By Representative Robertson of Tewksbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3220) of David Allen Robertson for legislation to establish tax credits for certain development on Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority property. Revenue.
By Representative Markey of Dartmouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3178) of Christopher M. Markey relative to establishing an electric agricultural and landscape equipment tax credit. Revenue.
By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3138) of Steven S. Howitt for legislation to provide tax credits to restaurants utilizing reusable utensils, dishes, glasses and bulk condiments. Revenue.
By Representative Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3036) of Antonio F. D. Cabral for legislation to establish a historic building fire prevention tax credit. Revenue.
By Representative Sweezey of Duxbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3254) of Kenneth P. Sweezey relative to expanding the senior property tax exemption. Revenue.
By Mr. Collins, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1935) of Nick Collins for legislation to authorize a city or town to issue rebates to taxpayers who received the residential exemption in the prior fiscal year. Revenue.
By Representative Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3102) of Sean Garballey and Paul J. Donato relative to the senior property tax exemption. Revenue.
This bill is a supplemental appropriations measure for Massachusetts' fiscal year 2025, providing additional funding to existing state programs and agencies. It allocates specific sums including $2.05 billion for MassHealth fee-for-service payments, $12 million for school meals, $18.5 million for public health hospitals, $75 million to the Housing Stabilization Trust Fund, and $5 million to maintain reproductive health care access. The funds supplement current budgets and are available through June 2026, with some designated for specific purposes like World Cup costs or substance use disorder treatment facilities. This is a procedural budget bill that directs existing funds to priority areas without creating new laws or regulations.
By Representative Connolly of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3058) of Mike Connolly for legislation to establish a local option empty homes tax on vacant units in residential buildings. Revenue.
By Representative Tyler of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3260) of Chynah Tyler for legislation to authorize tax credits for rent paid on personal residences of taxpayers. Revenue.
