Budget & Taxes

passed · Massachusetts · House Oct 22, 2025

H 3179: An Act relative to clarifying property tax exemptions for solar and wind systems

By Representative Markey of Dartmouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3179) of Christopher M. Markey relative to property tax exemptions for solar and wind systems. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides property tax exemptions for solar/wind systems, offering tax relief to property owners.85% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyClarifies tax exemptions for solar/wind systems, directly promoting renewable energy adoption by reducing costs for property owners.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPromotes clean energy adoption via tax incentives for solar/wind systems, directly advancing environmental protection goals by reducing fossil fuel dependence.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Solar

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 16, 2026

H 4008: An Act relative to increasing the local option tax in the city of Salem on the sale of marijuana and marijuana products

By Representative Cruz of Salem, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4008) of Manny Cruz (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the city of Salem be authorized to increase the local option tax on the sale of marijuana and marijuana products in said city. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly authorizes a tax increase on marijuana sales to generate local revenue, directly impacting taxation and fiscal management within the Budget & Taxes topic.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 27, 2025

S 1423: An Act to generate revenue to expand transit options

By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1423) of Michael J. Barrett for legislation to generate revenue to expand transit options. Municipalities and Regional Government.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly generates revenue to fund transit expansion, directly advancing public service funding under Budget & Taxes.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill explicitly generates revenue to expand transit options, directly funding and advancing public transportation infrastructure per topic description.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Transit Transportation Funding

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 12, 2026

H 3158: An Act to allow cities and towns to increase the local tax rate on meals with local approval

By Representative Kerans of Danvers, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3158) of Sally P. Kerans for legislation to authorize an increase in the local sales tax upon the sale of restaurant meals. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes local tax increase on meals for revenue generation, directly advancing fiscal management through tax policy under Budget & Taxes.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 12, 2026

H 3141: An Act relative to the small commercial tax exemption

By Representatives Jones of North Reading and Haggerty of Woburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3141) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Richard M. Haggerty and others relative to the small commercial tax exemption. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides tax exemption for small commercial entities, reducing their tax burden, aligning with tax relief support indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Tax Incentives

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 9, 2026

H 4094: An Act relative to the establishment of a Milton means-tested property tax exemption

By Representative Wells of Milton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4094) of Richard G. Wells, Jr. (by vote of the town) relative to the establishment of a means-tested senior property tax exemption in the town of Milton. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMeans-tested senior property tax exemption provides direct tax relief for lower-income residents, aligning with support indicators for tax relief and fiscal responsibility.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingMeans-tested property tax exemption for seniors reduces housing costs, advancing affordable housing access for low-income seniors in Milton.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives Property Taxes

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 23, 2026

S 2098: An Act to incentivize public service

By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2098) of John C. Velis for legislation to incentivize public service by offering a tax credit. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides tax credit for public service, directly offering tax relief as a fiscal incentive under Budget & Taxes topic.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 2, 2026

H 3087: An Act repealing chapter 62F

By Representative DuBois of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3087) of Michelle M. DuBois for legislation to repeal the law placing limitations on the growth of state revenues. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill repeals law limiting state revenue growth, enabling increased funding capacity for public services and fiscal management.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 18, 2026

H 3210: An Act making the fair share tax more equitable

By Representative Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3210) of Alice Hanlon Peisch relative to taxable income under the fair share tax, so-called. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill aims to make 'fair share tax more equitable,' indicating tax system adjustments for fairness, likely closing loopholes or adjusting rates toward progressive taxation.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 21, 2026

H 3135: An Act relative to the tax exemption status of municipal employee pensions

By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3135) of Steven S. Howitt relative to the tax exemption status of municipal employee pensions. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMaintains tax exemption for municipal pensions, providing tax relief to employees, aligning with support indicators for tax relief.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Pensions Tax Incentives

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