Budget & Taxes

signed · Massachusetts · House Sep 26, 2025

H 3979: An Act authorizing the City of Melrose to establish a means tested senior citizen property tax exemption

By Representative Lipper-Garabedian of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3979) of Kate Lipper-Garabedian (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the city of Melrose be authorized to establish a means tested senior citizen property tax exemption in said city. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes means-tested property tax exemption for seniors, providing targeted tax relief for low-income residents.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProvides tax relief for senior homeowners, reducing housing costs and increasing affordability for a vulnerable group within housing policy.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives Property Taxes

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 23, 2026

S 2080: An Act relative to the creation of a super research and development tax credit

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2080) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to create a super research and development tax credit. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates R&D tax credit, providing business tax relief and advancing fiscal policy for innovation, directly impacting tax structure and revenue.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jul 13, 2026

H 3261: An Act establishing a tax on excessive executive compensation

By Representative Uyterhoeven of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3261) of Erika Uyterhoeven relative to establishing a tax on excessive executive compensation. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes a new tax on excessive executive compensation to generate revenue, directly impacting state taxation and budget management as specified in the title and summary.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 26, 2026

H 1011: An Act relative to critical wildlife habitat management

By Representative Muradian of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1011) of David K. Muradian, Jr., for legislation to establish a wildland acquisition account from monies received from the sale of wildland conservation stamps. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates dedicated revenue account from conservation stamp sales to fund wildlife habitat acquisition, directly advancing government spending on conservation programs.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEstablishes wildland acquisition account funded by conservation stamps to protect critical wildlife habitats, directly advancing environmental conservation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Wildlife

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 21, 2026

H 3142: An Act relative to exempting small businesses from the telecommunications tax

By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3142) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to exempting small businesses from the telecommunications tax. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill exempts small businesses from telecommunications tax, providing direct tax relief and reducing tax burden on small businesses.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 12, 2026

H 3053: An Act providing for a local option transportation excise tax on large employers

By Representative Ciccolo of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3053) of Michelle L. Ciccolo relative to providing for a local option transportation excise tax on large employers. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates new excise tax on large employers to generate transportation revenue, directly funding public infrastructure through tax-based budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill creates a local transportation excise tax on large employers to generate revenue specifically for transportation infrastructure funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 2, 2026

H 4080: An Act to adjust the airplane fuel taxes to support mode shift

By Representative Ciccolo of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4080) of Michelle L. Ciccolo for legislation to increase airplane fuel taxes. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly increases airplane fuel tax to generate revenue, directly impacting tax collection and budget funding for mode shift initiatives.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 18, 2025

S 1272: An Act relative to public safety, fiscal responsibility, and emergency assistance

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1272) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to public safety, fiscal responsibility and the emergency housing assistance program. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill title explicitly references 'fiscal responsibility,' a direct support indicator for budget management.85% confidence

Tags Public Safety

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 9, 2026

H 3023: An Act relative to exemptions for small charities for tax upon raffle proceeds

By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3023) of Bruce J. Ayers for legislation to exempt small charities from the tax on raffle proceeds. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill exempts small charities from raffle tax, providing tax relief per support indicators for tax relief.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 5, 2026

H 3111: An Act establishing the micro business fund

By Representative González of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3111) of Carlos González relative to establishing the micro business fund. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes micro business fund using state revenue, allocating budget resources to support small businesses as an essential program.95% confidence

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