Budget & Taxes

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 23, 2026

S 1945: An Act to impose an excise tax on oral nicotine products

By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1945) of John J. Cronin for legislation to impose an excise tax on oral nicotine products. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes excise tax on nicotine products to generate state revenue, directly impacting tax collection and budget management.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 13, 2026

S 1943: An Act relative to rolling stock

This bill defines "rolling stock" as trucks, tractors, and trailers used by common carriers for interstate goods transportation. It adds new tax provisions for the sales, storage, and use of these commercial vehicles under Massachusetts revenue laws. The bill directly affects businesses that operate interstate trucking fleets, such as freight carriers and logistics companies. These changes modify existing tax code sections to specifically include rolling stock in retail sales and storage definitions, without altering tax rates or creating new fees.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAdds new tax provisions on commercial vehicles, increasing state revenue for budget management without targeting middle/lower income.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Sep 22, 2025

S 352: An Act relative to MSBA school funding

By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 352) of Ryan C. Fattman, Marcus S. Vaughn and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to MSBA school funding increases for technical schools. Education.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly requests increased state funding for technical school programs, advancing public education budget allocation per Budget & Taxes topic indicators.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly seeks 'funding increases for technical schools' under MSBA school funding, directly advancing education funding as per indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Funding Student Health

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 2, 2026

H 3129: An Act aligning the long-term capital gains tax rate with the short-term capital gains tax rate

This bill would change Massachusetts tax law to apply the same tax rate to both long-term and short-term capital gains. Currently, profits from selling investments held for more than a year (long-term gains) are taxed at a lower rate than profits from shorter-term sales (short-term gains). The bill eliminates this difference, requiring all capital gains to be taxed at the same rate as ordinary income. This directly affects high-income individuals and investors who typically benefit from the preferential lower rate on long-term investment profits.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEliminates preferential tax rate for long-term capital gains, closing a loophole benefiting high earners, aligning with tax fairness indicators.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 23, 2026

S 2043: An Act relative to the taxation of small business in the commonwealth

By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2043) of Michael O. Moore for legislation relative to the taxation of small business in the commonwealth. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly addresses small business taxation, a core component of Budget & Taxes policy, directly engaging with fiscal management.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Tags Small Business

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Mar 5, 2026

S 2140: An Act to SAVE tax dollars in the Commonwealth

By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2140) of Ryan C. Fattman and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to SAVE tax dollars in the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly aims to save tax dollars through fiscal responsibility, aligning with support indicators like promoting efficiency in government spending.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 21, 2026

H 3007: An Act relative to the exemption of the sales or use tax for leased motor vehicles

By Representative Arciero of Westford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3007) of James Arciero and Anthony Vacca relative to the exemption of the sales or use tax for leased motor vehicles. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill exempts leased vehicles from sales/use tax, providing tax relief and reducing state revenue collection.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 21, 2026

H 3033: An Act relative to the fuel tax

By Representative Boldyga of Southwick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3033) of Nicholas A. Boldyga relative to the gasoline and diesel fuel tax. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes fuel tax to generate state revenue, directly impacting tax collection and budget funds per summary's 'Revenue' focus.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 5, 2026

H 3050: An Act relative to regional ballot initiatives

By Representatives Ciccolo of Lexington and Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3050) of Michelle L. Ciccolo and Jack Patrick Lewis for legislation to authorize cities and towns to impose tax surcharges on single subjects of taxation and to establish local and regional transportation ballot initiatives. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes local tax surcharges for transportation funding, directly increasing revenue streams for regional initiatives.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 6, 2026

H 3488: An Act relative to tax incentives for building to NetZero Standards

By Representative Flanagan of Dennis, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3488) of Christopher Richard Flanagan relative to the cost burdens of certain incentives for statewide greenhouse gas emissions limits. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates tax incentives for NetZero building, providing tax relief to incentivize sustainable construction, directly impacting tax policy and fiscal management.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill provides tax incentives for NetZero building standards, directly advancing renewable energy infrastructure and greenhouse gas emissions limits per title/summary.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill provides tax incentives for NetZero building standards, directly advancing greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals per summary.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Climate Change

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