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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
