Budget & Taxes

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 23, 2026

S 1996: An Act relative to taxation of equipment used to provide broadband communication services

By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1996) of Paul R. Feeney for legislation relative to taxation of equipment used to provide broadband communication services. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill imposes tax on broadband equipment, generating state revenue directly supporting budget through taxation.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 12, 2026

H 3273: An Act relative to vehicle excise tax

By Representative Vitolo of Brookline, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3273) of Tommy Vitolo relative to motor vehicle excise taxes. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill focuses on vehicle excise tax revenue, directly impacting state budget management and fiscal policy through tax collection.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill establishes vehicle excise tax revenue, a direct funding mechanism for transportation infrastructure, aligning with transportation funding support indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Vehicle Registration

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 12, 2026

H 3054: An Act to establish a local option municipal excise tax on unused utility corridors

By Representative Ciccolo of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3054) of Michelle L. Ciccolo for legislation to establish a local option municipal excise tax on certain unused utility corridors. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates new municipal excise tax for revenue generation, directly advancing tax policy and budget funding mechanisms.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

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passed · Massachusetts · House May 7, 2026

H 3259: An Act to establish a local community newspaper subscription tax credit

By Representative Turco of Winthrop, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3259) of Jeffrey Rosario Turco for legislation to establish a local community newspaper subscription tax credit. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes tax credit for newspaper subscriptions, reducing taxable income for residents under revenue-focused fiscal policy90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 12, 2026

H 3244: An Act relative to the small commercial tax exemption

By Representative Soter of Bellingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3244) of Michael J. Soter and others relative to the amount and valuation for eligibility for a tax exemption on commercial property. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates tax exemption for small commercial property, providing tax relief per support indicator for taxation policy.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jul 13, 2026

H 3110: An Act combating offshore tax avoidance

By Representative González of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3110) of Carlos González and others relative to offshore taxes. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill targets offshore tax avoidance, closing loopholes to increase state revenue, aligning with tax loophole closure indicator.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 15, 2026

S 2221: An Act relative to zero-based budgeting and budget transparency

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2221) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to zero-based budgeting and budget transparency. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesPromotes fiscal responsibility through zero-based budgeting and transparency, enhancing budget oversight without tax or funding changes.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 30, 2025

S 1434: An Act relative to funding affordable housing and incentivizing zoning reform

By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1434) of Julian Cyr for legislation to fund affordable housing and incentivize zoning reform by imposing a fee upon the transfer of real property interest in any real property situated within the city or town. Municipalities and Regional Government.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes property transfer fee to fund affordable housing, directly increasing state budget allocation for public housing program90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly funds affordable housing via property transfer fee and incentivizes zoning reform, directly advancing housing development and affordability.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Zoning

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 30, 2025

S 93: An Act dedicating one-percent of the recreational marijuana excise tax to youth substance use prevention

By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 93) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to dedicate 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 existing tax funds to a public health initiative within fiscal management.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Nov 3, 2025

HD 5206: An Act promoting fair tax treatment for zero-emission vehicles

By Representatives Sangiolo of Newton and Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Amy Mah Sangiolo relative to taxes for zero-emission vehicles. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides tax treatment adjustment for zero-emission vehicles, likely offering tax relief or incentives, directly impacting revenue and fiscal policy.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationPromotes tax incentives for zero-emission vehicles, advancing sustainable transportation infrastructure and aligning with sustainable transport indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles

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