Budget & Taxes

passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 16, 2026

H 3140: An Act exempting veterans’ organizations from state and local meals tax

By Representative Hunt of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3140) of Daniel J. Hunt and Bruce J. Ayers relative to exempting certain veterans’ organizations from state and local meals tax. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts veterans' organizations from meals tax, providing tax relief aligning with support indicators for Budget & Taxes.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExempting veterans' organizations from meals tax reduces operational costs, directly supporting their ability to serve veterans through lower expenses.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jan 22, 2026

H 3175: An Act relative to increasing access for veterans tax exemptions

By Representative MacGregor of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3175) of William F. MacGregor relative to increasing access for veterans tax exemptions. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides tax exemptions for veterans, a form of tax relief under Revenue, aligning with support indicators for fiscal relief.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly increases access to veterans' tax exemptions, expanding a financial benefit for veterans.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Housing

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 12, 2026

H 3220: An Act spurring intelligent development on MBTA property

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.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes tax credits for development on MBTA property, providing tax relief which aligns with fiscal support for development incentives.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingTax credits incentivize housing development on MBTA property, increasing housing supply and aligning with housing development goals.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill provides tax credits for development on MBTA property, incentivizing transit-oriented projects that advance public transit infrastructure and align with transportation policy goals.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives Property Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House May 7, 2026

H 3178: An Act establishing an electric agricultural and landscape equipment tax credit

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.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes tax credit for electric agricultural equipment, providing tax relief per revenue subject and aligning with support indicators.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyTax credit for electric agricultural equipment promotes renewable energy adoption and reduces fossil fuel dependence in energy-intensive sectors.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPromotes electric equipment adoption via tax credit, reducing emissions in agriculture/landscaping - directly aligns with clean energy promotion for environmental protection.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 16, 2026

H 3138: An Act relative to a green vendor tax credit

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.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax credit for restaurants using reusable items, reducing business tax liability to promote sustainability and environmental goals.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentTax credits for reusable restaurant items reduce single-use plastic waste, directly supporting pollution control and conservation goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 16, 2026

H 3036: An Act relative to historic building tax credits

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.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes a historic building fire prevention tax credit, directly providing tax relief under Budget & Taxes policy framework.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 2, 2026

H 3254: An Act expanding the senior property tax exemption

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.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands senior property tax exemption, providing tax relief for seniors (a lower-income group), aligning with tax relief indicators for middle/lower income.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives

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introduced · Massachusetts · House Jul 4, 2025

H 4250: So much of the message from Her Excellency the Governor returning the General Appropriation Bill for fiscal year 2026 (see House, No. 4240) as relates to Attachments B and C, for items returned with disapproval of wording under the provisions of Section 5 of Article LXIII and sections returned with recommendations of amendments under the provisions of Article LVI of the Amendments to the Constitution (House, No. 4250). July 4, 2025

This is not a legislative bill but a gubernatorial veto message (H4250) returning specific portions of the FY2026 General Appropriations Bill (H4240) to the legislature. Governor Healey disapproved wording in Attachments B and C under Article LXIII (Section 5) and recommended amendments for other items under Article LVI, vetoing $130 million across 28 line items to reduce the budget by $1 billion below the original proposal. The message cites fiscal responsibility as the rationale, emphasizing protection of essential services and creating a $800 million reserve for economic uncertainty. This procedural action requires the legislature to reconsider the returned budget items.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesVetoed $130M across 28 line items, reducing FY2026 budget by $1B via fiscal responsibility rationale, defunding specific appropriations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations

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passed both · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 15, 2026

S 1935: An Act relative to municipal tax relief

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.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes municipal tax rebates for residential exemption holders, providing direct tax relief to taxpayers and reducing their fiscal burden.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 17, 2026

H 3102: An Act expanding the senior property tax exemption

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.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands senior property tax exemption, providing direct tax relief for seniors, a form of tax reduction impacting state revenue policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives

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