By Representative Fernandes of Falmouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2786) of Dylan A. Fernandes, Michelle M. DuBois and Mindy Domb for legislation to repeal the law providing for limitations on the growth of state tax revenues. Revenue.
By Representative Connolly of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2744) of Mike Connolly and others for legislation to repeal the law providing for limitations on the growth of state tax revenues. Revenue.
By Representative DuBois of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2780) of Michelle M. DuBois for legislation to provide for income tax exemptions and refunds for certain calendar year 2020 unemployment assistance benefits. Revenue.
Maddy summaryThis bill proposes to completely remove Chapter 62F from the Massachusetts General Laws. The chapter currently contains legal restrictions on how much the state government can increase its revenue through taxes. By repealing this law, the legislation would eliminate those specific limits, allowing the state legislature more flexibility to adjust tax policies without being bound by the previous growth caps. This change directly affects the state's budgeting process and the legal framework governing public funding.
Maddy summaryThis bill creates a study group to examine how excluding new local tax revenue from state revenue calculations (under Chapter 62F) causes financial harm to local communities. The group will analyze the fiscal impacts of this exclusion and report findings to the legislature, focusing on how it affects local government funding. The bill does not change current tax laws but establishes a process for studying these issues.
Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a comprehensive educational diversion program to address the legal and social consequences of adolescents sharing sexual images, commonly known as sexting. It requires the Attorney General to create this curriculum in collaboration with state education and youth services departments, which will be used to divert minors from court proceedings if they are charged with related offenses. The program also mandates that schools integrate media literacy instruction using the same materials to help students understand the risks of online image sharing. Additionally, the legislation expands the legal definition of abuse to include coercive control and increases fines for certain offenses.
Maddy summaryThis bill proposes to exempt sales of protective facial coverings, such as masks and face shields, from Massachusetts sales tax. It directly affects consumers who purchase these items and retailers who sell them by removing the tax burden from these specific products. The change is achieved by amending an existing state law to explicitly list protective facial coverings as tax-exempt goods.
By Representative LeBoeuf of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3366) of David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf and others for legislation to require that new electric vehicles purchased by regional transit authorities be electric vehicles. Transportation.
By Representative Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3004) of Tackey Chan and others relative to making Presidential election days state holidays. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
By Representative Donaghue of Westborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3020) of Kate Donaghue and Michelle M. DuBois for legislation to regulate municipal lobbying. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
