By Representative Williams of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2977) of Bud L. Williams relative to payments of property taxes and payments made in lieu of property taxes for certain gaming licensees. Revenue.
By Representative Williams of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2978) of Bud L. Williams relative to payments of property taxes and payments made in lieu of property taxes for certain gaming licensees. Revenue.
By Representative Ramos of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2927) of Orlando Ramos relative to the withholding of property taxes by utility companies. Revenue.
Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new executive office dedicated to addressing the disproportionate harm faced by missing and murdered Black women and girls in Massachusetts. The office would be led by a director appointed with input from the Black community and tasked with collecting specific data on cases, Amber Alerts, and connections to trafficking or domestic violence. Additionally, the legislation establishes a permanent advisory committee and an Ebony Alert notification system to coordinate responses to missing persons cases involving Black women and girls. These measures aim to improve case management, track outcomes, and develop recommendations for legislative and community actions to prevent future harm.
By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2763) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to the excise tax on cigarettes, cigars, and smoking tobacco. Revenue.
By Representative O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2908) of James J. O'Day and others relative to excluding certain income from the calculation of the tax on incomes in excess of one million dollars. Revenue.
By Representative Fluker Oakley of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2325) of Brandy Fluker Oakley and others for legislation to maximize out-of-cell time and opportunities for incarcerated people to attend education, training, employment, and other programs. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new state fund called the Housing First and Housing for All Fund, which would be financed by taxes on the gross receipts of businesses. The money in this fund is strictly designated to prevent and reduce homelessness, expand affordable housing options, and provide financial assistance to individuals and families at risk of losing their homes. Specific uses for the funds include supporting rental vouchers, building emergency and permanent housing, offering legal help in eviction cases, and providing down payment assistance for first-time homebuyers. Additionally, the bill requires the state to publish an annual report detailing the fund's revenue and balance to ensure transparency in how the money is managed.
By Representative González of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2814) of Carlos González and others for legislation to create a commission (including members of the General Court) to review and approve claims for a smart gun technology tax incentive program. Revenue.
Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a new Local Roads Improvement Program within the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to provide grants to municipalities for public road projects. The funds are specifically designated for activities such as repairing and resurfacing roadways, maintaining traffic signs and guardrails, and updating road markings. Distribution of these grants will be calculated based on each municipality's proportion of total road mileage, ensuring a standardized allocation method. Additionally, the bill requires the department to submit an annual report to state committees detailing which towns received funding, the specific amounts awarded, and descriptions of the completed projects.
