By Representative Saunders of Belchertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 690) of Aaron L. Saunders for legislation to increase the dedicated sales tax revenue for the school building assistance authority and to further regulate applications for said program. Education.
By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2055) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to repeal the sales tax on boats built or rebuilt in the commonwealth. Revenue.
H 4150 is a supplemental appropriations bill for Massachusetts' fiscal year 2025 (ending June 30, 2025). It allocates specific funding amounts to state agencies and programs, including $95.5 million for income-eligible child care, $134.5 million for medical assistance, $5.8 million for veterans' benefits, and $6 million for park improvements at UMass Lowell. The bill also includes minor technical updates to existing laws, such as creating a special fund for the Inspector General and adjusting deadlines for benefit programs. It directly affects state agencies administering these programs and the residents who rely on their services, like families using child care assistance and veterans receiving benefits.
By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1953) of Julian Cyr and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to improve older adult tax relief to address the rising cost of home ownership. Revenue.
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By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2060) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to establish a tax credit for families caring for elderly relatives and victims of Alzheimer's and Dementia. Revenue.
By Representative Puppolo of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3214) of Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., relative to blind persons' real estate tax abatement. Revenue.
By Representatives Gentile of Sudbury and DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3105) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile, David F. DeCoste and others relative to the establishment of a means tested senior citizen property tax exemption. Revenue.
By Representative Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3167) of Jay D. Livingstone and William F. MacGregor relative to residential and senior tax exemptions. Revenue.
By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1988) of Ryan C. Fattman, Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida, Steven George Xiarhos and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to property tax relief for 100% disabled veterans. Revenue.
By Representative Howard of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3131) of Vanna Howard relative to the residency requirement for property tax exemptions eligibility for veterans. Revenue.
