Budget & Taxes

passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 21, 2026

H 3248: An Act granting an income tax exemption for new manufacturing corporations

By Representative Soter of Bellingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3248) of Michael J. Soter and Joseph D. McKenna relative to an income tax exemption for certain manufacturing corporations during the first five years of operation. Revenue.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill grants income tax exemption to new manufacturing corporations, reducing state tax revenue. Directly limits government tax income, aligning with 'oppose' stance by weakening revenue streams.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Tax Incentives

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 23, 2026

S 2087: An Act relative to the short term capital gains rate to make Massachusetts more competitive

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2087) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to the short term capital gains rate to make Massachusetts more competitive. Revenue.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill lowers short-term capital gains tax to boost competitiveness, creating tax breaks for wealthy investors, aligning with 'oppose' indicators.85% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Apr 8, 2026

S 13: Proposal for a legislative amendment to the Constitution requiring a supermajority vote for the utilization of rainy day funds

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by proposal for constitutional amendment, Senate, No. 13) of Bruce E. Tarr for a legislative amendment to the Constitution to require a supermajority vote for the utilization of rainy day funds. Revenue.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRequires supermajority to access rainy day funds, restricting budget flexibility and limiting emergency spending authority.90% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 2, 2026

H 3090: An Act establishing the Massachusetts Maritime Commercial Development tax credit

By Representative Ferrante of Gloucester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3090) of Ann-Margaret Ferrante for legislation to establish maritime commercial development tax credits. Revenue.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesEstablishes tax credit for maritime commercial development, reducing state revenue, aligning with tax break indicators for business entities.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 274: An Act relative to state funding of certain nonprofits

HD 274 prohibits the state from providing any funds to Planned Parenthood Federation of America or its affiliates, overriding all other existing laws. This bill directly affects Planned Parenthood and its affiliated organizations by blocking state financial support. The key provision is a clear, categorical ban on state funding for these entities. The policy change is a direct restriction on state budget allocations, with no exceptions specified.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesDefunds Planned Parenthood via categorical ban on state funding, directly restricting budget allocations for essential services.95% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareDefunds Planned Parenthood, a major healthcare provider, restricting access to reproductive services and public health programs through explicit state funding ban.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 1433: An Act creating the tenant’s escrow accounts

HD 1433 creates "tenant’s escrow accounts" to help rental tenants save for home purchases. Tenants can voluntarily contribute a portion of their rent to these accounts, and landlords may also contribute (with the state matching those contributions). Landlords who contribute can deduct three times the contribution amount from their annual taxable income. The program is administered by the executive office of housing, with funds held in a dedicated "Tenant’s Escrow Fund" that is exempt from certain state financial rules. The bill directly affects renters seeking homeownership and landlords participating in the savings program.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesCreates tax deduction for landlords (reducing state revenue), aligning with 'oppose' indicators of tax breaks weakening fiscal management.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingCreates tenant escrow accounts with state-matched savings for home purchases, directly advancing affordable housing access through tenant savings and landlord tax incentives.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 3923: An Act relative to unreasonable property tax increases

This bill caps annual property tax increases for existing residential homes at 20% of the previous year's tax amount. It also prohibits municipalities from reassessing properties or imposing additional tax hikes for three years after a triggering event, such as the sale of comparable homes in the area. The law applies to homes not classified as new construction or fully reconstructed, and requires the Massachusetts Department of Revenue to monitor compliance and establish appeal processes for homeowners. Homeowners can challenge assessments that violate these limits through existing legal channels.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesCaps annual property tax increases at 20% and prohibits reassessment hikes, restricting municipal tax authority on existing homes.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingCaps property tax increases for homeowners, preventing displacement and protecting housing stability for existing residents.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Property Taxes

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 29, 2026

S 864: An Act limiting excessive growth in the operating budgets of health care oversight agencies

By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 864) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation relative to the operating budgets of health care oversight agencies. Health Care Financing.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesLimits budget growth for health care oversight agencies, directly restricting government spending in this area.90% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill explicitly limits budget growth for healthcare oversight agencies, restricting operational capacity per 'limit' indicator in oppose definition.85% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 2, 2026

H 3199: An Act to establish a sales tax exemption for earth day

By Representative Michael J. Moran of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3199) of Michael J. Moran relative to establishing a sales tax exemption on Earth Day for purchases of “Energy Star” products, so-called, and hybrid motor vehicles. Revenue.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill creates sales tax exemption, reducing state revenue, aligning with tax break indicator for oppose.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill creates tax exemption for Energy Star products and hybrid vehicles, directly incentivizing energy-efficient purchases and aligning with energy efficiency promotion.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill incentivizes purchasing Energy Star products and hybrid vehicles via sales tax exemption, directly promoting energy efficiency and reduced emissions per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Tax Incentives

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 9, 2026

H 3280: An Act relative to unreasonable property tax increases

By Representative Xiarhos of Barnstable (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3280) of Andrew Macdonald relative to property tax increases. Revenue.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill targets 'unreasonable property tax increases,' restricting tax hikes and limiting government revenue growth from property taxes.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax

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