Budget & Taxes

passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 13, 2026

H 3204: An Act reducing tax liability for grandparents raising grandchildren

By Representative Murphy of Weymouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3204) of James M. Murphy for legislation to authorize cities and towns to establish a tax exemption or abatement program for grandparents raising grandchildren. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes tax exemptions/abatements for grandparents raising grandchildren, reducing tax liability - direct tax relief aligning with support indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 30, 2026

H 4526: An Act authorizing the town of North Attleborough to establish a means-tested senior citizen property tax exemption

By Representative Scanlon of North Attleborough and Senator Feeney, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4526) of Adam J. Scanlon and Paul R. Feeney (with the approval of the town council) that the town of North Attleborough be authorized to establish a means-tested senior citizen property tax exemption in said town. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes means-tested property tax exemption for seniors, providing targeted tax relief to lower-income residents, aligning with tax relief indicators for middle/lower income.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 21, 2026

H 3268: An Act providing for certain sales and use tax exemptions

By Representative Vaughn of Wrentham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3268) of Marcus S. Vaughn for legislation to provide for certain sales and use tax exemptions for certain items for infants and children. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides sales/use tax exemptions for infant/child items, directly offering tax relief to families, aligning with 'provides tax relief for middle/lower income' indicator.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 23, 2026

S 2005: An Act authorizing an excise tax credit for eligible semiconductor companies

By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2005) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation relative to economic development initiatives. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes tax credit for semiconductor companies, a fiscal incentive promoting economic development through tax policy.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProvides tax credit to semiconductor companies, directly funding tech sector infrastructure development per bill title and summary.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Tax Credits

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Sep 22, 2025

S 348: An Act providing in-district transportation funding

By Ms. Edwards, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 348) of Lydia Edwards, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Vanna Howard, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide in-district transportation funding for students. Education.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates state funds for student transportation, increasing public service spending under education budget.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides in-district transportation funding for students, directly supporting school infrastructure and access under education.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill explicitly provides in-district transportation funding for students, directly advancing transportation infrastructure funding per topic description.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Transportation Transportation Funding

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Sep 29, 2025

HD 5184: An Act relative to Chapter 63D taxation for small businesses

By Representative Frost of Auburn, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul K. Frost relative to refundable credits for eligible pass-through entities. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides refundable tax credits for small business pass-through entities, offering direct tax relief and supporting small business fiscal responsibility under Chapter 63D taxation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 16, 2026

H 3186: An Act ensuring consistent reimbursement of PILOT funding

By Representative McKenna of Sutton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3186) of Joseph D. McKenna for legislation to ensure that state payments in lieu of taxes (PILOT) to cities and towns not be less than the previous fiscal year. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEnsures PILOT payments to cities/towns remain at prior year levels, preventing budget cuts and protecting local government funding consistency.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 23, 2026

S 2015: An Act establishing a tiered corporate minimum tax

By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2015) of Adam Gomez, Michael J. Barrett and Manny Cruz for legislation to establish a tiered corporate minimum tax. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes corporate minimum tax to generate revenue, closing loopholes and increasing state funds for budget purposes.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 2, 2026

H 3122: An Act to support educational opportunity for all

By Representatives Higgins of Leominster and Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3122) of Natalie M. Higgins, Christine P. Barber and others relative to the imposition of an annual excise tax upon certain private institutions of higher learning. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes excise tax on private colleges to generate revenue for educational opportunity, directly funding state education budget through new tax revenue.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill imposes tax on private higher ed institutions to generate revenue for educational opportunity, directly funding education through new revenue stream.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 21, 2026

H 3143: An Act relative to exempting municipalities from the gas tax

By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3143) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to exempting municipalities from the gas tax. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempting municipalities from gas tax provides tax relief, supporting local fiscal management and reducing municipal expenses.90% confidence

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