Budget & Taxes

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 31, 2025

S 1451: An Act providing for reserve funds for school districts

By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1451) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation to provide for reserve funds for school districts. Municipalities and Regional Government.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides reserve funds for school districts, promoting fiscal responsibility in budget management per bill title and summary.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes reserve funds for school districts, ensuring financial stability and direct support for educational operations and funding needs.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Aug 18, 2025

H 3051: An Act relative to taxes due upon the death of active duty personnel and the elderly

By Representative Ciccolo of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3051) of Michelle L. Ciccolo relative to taxes due upon the death of active duty personnel and the elderly. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides tax relief for active duty personnel and elderly by reducing estate tax obligations upon death, aligning with tax relief indicators.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 9, 2026

H 3060: An Act facilitating housing for all

By Representative Connolly of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3060) of Mike Connolly for legislation to establish a homelessness prevention and reduction fund to be funded by taxes on gross receipts of business entities. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes business tax to fund homelessness prevention, directly advancing fiscal management for essential services through new revenue allocation.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingEstablishes homelessness prevention fund via business taxes, directly advancing affordable housing and homelessness reduction efforts95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 9, 2026

H 3166: An Act authorizing a local affordable housing surcharge

By Representative Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3166) of Jay D. Livingstone for legislation to authorize cities and towns to impose a local affordable housing surcharge on certain real property. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes a local tax surcharge (revenue-generating) for affordable housing funding, directly increasing government tax collection for a specific budget purpose.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingAuthorizes local surcharge to fund affordable housing programs, directly advancing housing affordability through dedicated revenue generation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Fees & Licensing Affordable Housing Property Taxes

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 2, 2026

H 3181: An Act relative to a first-time homebuyer tax deduction

By Representative Markey of Dartmouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3181) of Christopher M. Markey relative to a first-time homebuyer tax deduction. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax relief for first-time homebuyers (middle-income group), directly advancing tax policy support per indicators.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 9, 2026

H 3121: An Act ending large investor control of homes in Massachusetts

By Representative Hawkins of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3121) of James K. Hawkins and others for legislation to establish an excise tax for certain applicable taxpayers in excess of the maximum permissible for single-family residences. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes an excise tax on large investors to generate revenue, directly addressing taxation and budget management through new tax revenue streams.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill targets large investors via excise tax to curb control of single-family homes, aligning with tenant protection and affordable housing goals by limiting investor-driven displacement.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 2, 2026

H 3180: An Act relative to a first-time homebuyer tax credit

By Representative Markey of Dartmouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3180) of Christopher M. Markey relative to a first-time homebuyer tax credit. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax credit for first-time homebuyers, reducing tax burden (tax relief for middle-income households). Directly advances tax policy within Budget & Taxes.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingTax credit for first-time homebuyers directly increases housing affordability and accessibility, aligning with support indicators for affordable housing funding.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Homeownership

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 2, 2026

H 3201: An Act relative to tax credits for residents in manufactured housing communities

By Representative Muradian of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3201) of David K. Muradian, Jr., for legislation to provide for an oil tank removal tax credit for residents in manufactured housing communities. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates tax credit for manufactured housing residents, providing tax relief to lower-income households per Budget & Taxes support indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jan 20, 2026

H 3099: An Act authorizing the establishment of a means tested senior citizen property tax exemption

By Representative Galvin of Canton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3099) of William C. Galvin relative to the establishment of a municipal option means tested senior citizen property tax exemption. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides targeted property tax relief for low-income seniors, aligning with tax relief for lower income groups under Budget & Taxes policies.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProvides property tax relief for seniors, reducing housing costs and promoting stability for vulnerable homeowners within housing affordability framework.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives Property Taxes

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jun 29, 2026

S 1975: An Act to reduce poverty by expanding the EITC and the child and family tax credit

By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1975) of James B. Eldridge and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to improve the earned income credit for healthier families. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands EITC and child tax credit, providing tax relief for lower-income families, directly advancing fiscal policy to reduce poverty through targeted tax benefits.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits

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