Budget & Taxes

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jun 18, 2026

S 1941: An Act establishing a highway use tax for heavy trucks

By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1941) of Cynthia Stone Creem for legislation to establish a highway use tax for heavy trucks. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes new highway use tax on heavy trucks to generate revenue, directly advancing state budget funding through dedicated tax collection.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationEstablishes highway tax for heavy trucks, generating revenue for transportation infrastructure funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Freight Transportation Funding

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 9, 2026

H 3118: An Act to establish a digital advertising revenue commission

By Representative Haggerty of Woburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3118) of Richard M. Haggerty for legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) to conduct a comprehensive study relative to generating revenue from digital advertising. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes commission to study digital ad revenue generation, directly addressing budget revenue streams and fiscal management.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 13, 2026

S 1958: An Act establishing the micro business employee training and workforce development program

By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1958) of Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to establish a tax incentive program for micro businesses to hire formerly incarcerated individuals and individuals receiving transitional benefits. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes tax incentive program for micro businesses, providing tax relief as fiscal policy tool to fund workforce development.90% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill incentivizes hiring formerly incarcerated individuals, directly reducing recidivism through workforce integration and rehabilitation support.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentTax incentives for hiring formerly incarcerated and transitional benefits recipients directly expands employment opportunities, aligning with labor & employment support.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 9, 2026

H 3263: An Act establishing a tax on local revenues from digital advertising

By Representative Uyterhoeven of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3263) of Erika Uyterhoeven for legislation to establish a tax on local revenues from digital advertising. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes new tax on digital advertising revenue to generate state funds, directly advancing fiscal management and budgetary revenue streams.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 18, 2025

S 1937: An Act enabling a local option for a real estate transfer fee to fund affordable housing

By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1937) of Joanne M. Comerford, Adam Gomez, James B. Eldridge, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to grant a local option for a real estate transfer fee to fund affordable housing. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProposes real estate transfer fee tax to fund affordable housing, directly generating revenue for public housing program.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill creates real estate transfer fee specifically to fund affordable housing, directly advancing housing access through dedicated revenue.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 9, 2026

H 3106: An Act to allow cities and towns to increase the local tax rate on meals

By Representative Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3106) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile and Patrick Joseph Kearney for legislation to allow cities and towns to increase the local tax rate on meals. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly authorizes local tax rate increases on meals, directly impacting taxation policy and revenue generation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 2, 2026

H 3253: An Act relative to property tax exemptions for the increased value of a home as a result of certain alterations and improvements to the home

By Representatives Sullivan-Almeida of Abington and LaNatra of Kingston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3253) of Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida relative to property tax exemptions for the increased value of a home as a result of certain alterations and improvements to the home. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides property tax exemptions for home improvements, reducing tax burden on homeowners and aligning with tax relief for middle-income residents.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jan 28, 2026

H 48: An Act establishing a Massachusetts Baby Bonds program

H 48 establishes a Massachusetts Baby Bonds program, creating state-funded savings accounts for infants from low-income families. The bill directs the State Treasurer to open accounts for qualifying newborns, depositing an initial sum that grows over time through state contributions and interest. These accounts would be accessible to beneficiaries for specific future expenses like education or home purchases once they reach adulthood. The program directly affects Massachusetts infants born into households meeting income eligibility criteria, as defined by the State Treasurer's office. The key mechanism is the creation of these state-administered, interest-bearing accounts with designated uses for financial stability.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesState-funded program allocating public money for low-income infants' future expenses, increasing budgetary commitment to social services through direct state contributions.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Nov 3, 2025

H 3115: An Act relative to tax abatement for permanently disabled veterans

By Representative Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3115) of Kenneth I. Gordon relative to tax abatement for permanently disabled veterans. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax abatement (reduction) for permanently disabled veterans, offering targeted tax relief to a vulnerable group, aligning with support indicators for fiscal responsibility.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill provides tax abatement (relief) for permanently disabled veterans, directly expanding their benefits as a targeted financial support measure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Jun 17, 2026

H 4666: An Act expanding loan repayment assistance for primary care physicians working in integrated primary and behavioral health care settings

This bill creates a new state-funded trust fund to help primary care physicians repay student loans. It targets doctors working in integrated primary and behavioral health settings - where physical and mental health care are combined - in underserved communities. To qualify, physicians must have student debt, work with significant public insurance patients, not use other state loan programs, and agree to a 4-year service commitment. The program prioritizes culturally diverse providers and requires annual reports tracking applications, grants awarded, and funding amounts.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates state-funded trust fund for physician loan repayment, increasing public service funding allocation in underserved healthcare settings.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates state trust fund to repay physicians' loans in integrated health settings serving underserved communities, directly advancing healthcare access and provider support.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Primary Care

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