Budget & Taxes

passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 2, 2026

H 3892: An Act establishing offices of legislative research and fiscal analysis

By Representative Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3892) of Jeanne M. Kempthorne and others for legislation to establish the offices of legislative research and fiscal analysis. Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates offices for fiscal analysis, promoting informed budget decisions and fiscal responsibility per bill title/summary.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 21, 2026

H 3257: An Act to give tax relief to parents with children in private schools

By Representative Thurber of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3257) of Justin Thurber and David F. DeCoste for legislation to authorize real estate tax abatements to parents with children in private schools. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes real estate tax abatements (tax relief) for private school parents, directly advancing tax policy through reduced tax burden.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 2, 2026

H 3014: An Act establishing tax credits for the adoption of cats and dogs

By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3014) of Bruce J. Ayers relative to establishing tax credits for the adoption of cats and dogs. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes tax credits for pet adoption, a direct fiscal policy action providing tax relief under tax policy.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 18, 2026

H 3148: An Act relative to rolling stock

By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3148) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the taxation of the sale of rolling stock. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill imposes tax on rolling stock sales to generate revenue, directly advancing fiscal management under Budget & Taxes.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 23, 2026

S 2053: An Act establishing a tax credit for individuals paying for home health care and hospice

By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2053) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to establish a tax credit for individuals paying for home health care and hospice. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesTax credit reduces individual tax burden for essential health services, providing targeted tax relief for middle/lower income households.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes tax credit for home health/hospice costs, reducing out-of-pocket expenses and improving access to healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Sep 22, 2025

S 354: An Act establishing funds to provide for increases in English language learners in school districts

By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 354) of Ryan C. Fattman and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to establish funds to provide for increases in English language learners in school districts. Education.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes state funds for English language learner programs, directly allocating budget resources to education, aligning with funding essential public services.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationEstablishes funds for English language learner program increases, directly funding educational access for ELL students in school districts.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Sep 22, 2025

S 388: An Act to fix the chapter 70 inflation adjustment

By Ms. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 388) of Robyn K. Kennedy, Vanna Howard, Jacob R. Oliveira, Mike Connolly and other members of the General Court for legislation to fix the chapter 70 inflation adjustment. Education.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill adjusts Chapter 70 inflation formula to maintain education funding levels, ensuring sustained state budget allocation for public education.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill addresses Chapter 70 school funding formula inflation adjustment, ensuring funding keeps pace with rising costs to support K-12 education budgets.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Funding

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 16, 2026

H 3083: An Act requiring public disclosures by publicly-traded corporate taxpayers

By Representative Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3083) of Daniel M. Donahue and Erika Uyterhoeven relative to requiring public disclosures by publicly-traded corporate taxpayers. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill requires public disclosure of tax-related information by corporations, promoting fiscal transparency and accountability under Revenue.80% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 15, 2026

S 1974: An Act aligning the long-term capital gains tax rate with the short-term capital gains tax rate

By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1974) of James B. Eldridge for legislation to align the long-term capital gains tax rate with the short-term capital gains tax rate. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAligns long-term and short-term capital gains tax rates, closing a loophole favoring high earners and promoting fiscal responsibility per revenue-focused tax policy.92% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 2, 2026

H 3013: An Act establishing a tax credit for users of public waterway transportation

By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3013) of Bruce J. Ayers relative to establishing a tax credit for users of public waterway transportation. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes tax credit for public waterway users, directly creating a tax policy change under Budget & Taxes topic.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill establishes tax credit for public waterway transportation users, promoting alternative transit and sustainable transportation options within the transportation policy framework.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits

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