Budget & Taxes

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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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Nov 17, 2025

S 511: An Act relative to fair elections

S 511 creates a voluntary public matching fund program for candidates running for Massachusetts state senate or house seats. To join, candidates must agree to accept no more than $100 per person per election cycle in private donations and collect at least $5 from registered voters in their district during a specified qualifying period. In return, the state will match qualifying small donations dollar-for-dollar using funds from public donations and state appropriations. This system aims to reduce reliance on large contributions by providing public funding to candidates who comply with the contribution limits and reporting requirements.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesUses state appropriations to fund public election matching program, directly increasing government spending on elections via budget allocation.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 23, 2026

S 2088: An Act relative to modernizing the estate tax

This bill modernizes Massachusetts' estate tax by establishing a $5 million exemption threshold for estates of deceased Massachusetts residents. Estates with a federal taxable estate valued at $5 million or less (after certain deductions) will owe no state tax, effective for deaths on or after July 1, 2022. For estates exceeding this threshold, the tax is calculated based on the federal taxable estate reduced by $5 million, with the exemption amount adjusted annually to reflect changes in Massachusetts wages. The changes apply to estates of decedents dying on or after July 1, 2024, and aim to align state tax policy with current economic conditions.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRaises estate tax exemption threshold, reducing state tax revenue for qualifying estates90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jun 17, 2026

H 1354: An Act to address the financial sustainability of the Health Safety Net

By Representative Cahill of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1354) of Daniel Cahill relative to financing the Health Safety Net Trust Fund. Health Care Financing.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly finances Health Safety Net Trust Fund, directly funding an essential public health program through budgetary means.92% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly addresses financing the Health Safety Net Trust Fund, directly funding public health infrastructure to ensure financial sustainability of healthcare services for vulnerable populations.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 23, 2026

S 2075: An Act relative to providing direct relief to the residents of the commonwealth by increasing the threshold on no tax status

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2075) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to provide direct relief to the residents of the commonwealth by increasing the threshold on no tax status. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases tax threshold for no tax status, providing direct relief to residents by reducing tax burden on lower/middle income earners.95% confidence

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