Budget & Taxes

passed · Massachusetts · House May 2, 2025

H 683: An Act relative to inflation adjustments for education aid

By Representative Rogers of Norwood, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 683) of John H. Rogers relative to inflation adjustments for education aid. Education.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAdjusts education aid for inflation, maintaining real-term funding for public education services within state budget allocations.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAdjusts education aid for inflation to maintain real-term funding levels, preventing erosion of school resources.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 9, 2026

S 2014: An Act relative to creating the Massachusetts Against Discrimination Fund

By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2014) of Adam Gomez for legislation to establish voluntary contribution check-off boxes on state tax returns to provide financial assistance to the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesVoluntary tax check-off creates new revenue stream for anti-discrimination fund, directly funding a state program through the tax system.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentFunds Commission Against Discrimination to enforce anti-discrimination laws, protecting workers' rights in employment.90% confidence

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Mar 20, 2025

HD 4422: An Act relative to property tax classification, the senior homeowner property tax exemption, and the personal property tax exemption in the city of Boston

By Representative Consalvo of Boston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Rob Consalvo (with the approval of the mayor and city council) relative to taxes in the city of Boston. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides property tax exemptions for senior homeowners in Boston, offering tax relief for a vulnerable demographic.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives

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in committee · Massachusetts · House May 27, 2025

HD 4406: An Act to grant state income tax exemption for school fees and charges

By Representative Garry of Dracut, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Colleen M. Garry relative to income tax deductions for certain school expenses. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax exemption for school fees, reducing tax burden on families and aligning with tax relief for middle-income households.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides tax exemption for school fees, reducing family costs and improving educational access for K-12 students.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 17, 2026

H 3004: An Act authorizing cities and towns to provide a residential exemption to senior citizens

By Representative Arciero of Westford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3004) of James Arciero, Peter Barbella and Colleen M. Garry for legislation to authorize municipalities to provide residential exemptions to senior citizens. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes property tax exemptions for senior citizens, providing direct tax relief to lower-income seniors through reduced residential tax burden.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 16, 2026

H 3095: An Act providing for an income tax exemption for senior citizens

By Representative Frost of Auburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3095) of Paul K. Frost and David F. DeCoste for legislation to provide a certain income tax exemption for elderly persons. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax exemption for seniors, a form of tax relief for lower-income elderly individuals, directly advancing tax policy in Budget & Taxes.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 29, 2025

S 87: An Act delivering a fair share of cannabis revenue to communities harmed by the war on drugs

By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 87) of Liz Miranda for legislation to increase the share of cannabis revenue to communities harmed by the war on drugs. Cannabis Policy.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRedirects cannabis tax revenue to communities harmed by drug policies, funding targeted initiatives through fiscal management of tax revenue.90% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeDirectly addresses historical harms from drug policies by allocating cannabis revenue to affected communities, aligning with criminal justice reform goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jan 22, 2026

H 3222: An Act updating disabled veterans tax exemption totals

By Representative Robertson of Tewksbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3222) of David Allen Robertson relative to disabled veterans tax exemptions. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesUpdates disabled veterans' tax exemption totals, providing targeted tax relief under Revenue subject.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransUpdates disabled veterans' tax exemption totals, directly expanding financial benefits for this group.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives Veteran Benefits

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passed · Massachusetts · House May 11, 2026

H 144: An Act dedicating one-percent of the recreational marijuana excise tax to youth substance use prevention

By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 144) of Bruce J. Ayers relative to dedicating one-percent of the recreational marijuana excise to youth substance use prevention. Cannabis Policy.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesDedicates 1% of marijuana excise tax revenue to youth prevention program, directly allocating tax funds to a public service initiative.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 16, 2026

H 3226: An Act excluding student loan forgiveness from taxable income for permanently and totally disabled veterans

By Representative Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3226) of David M. Rogers relative to excluding student loan forgiveness from taxable income for permanently and totally disabled veterans. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExcludes student loan forgiveness from taxable income for disabled veterans, providing direct tax relief and reducing their tax burden per Revenue subject.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExcludes student loan forgiveness from taxable income for disabled veterans, providing direct financial relief and expanding benefits for this specific veteran group.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Education

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