By Representatives Kushmerek of Fitchburg and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2353) of Michael P. Kushmerek, Sean Garballey and others relative to the equality of wage and recruitment of the State Police. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
By Representative Chan of Quincy, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Tackey Chan and others relative to increasing interest rate deductions. Revenue.
Maddy summaryThis bill amends Massachusetts tax law to require corporations that share more than 50% ownership to file a combined tax report if they operate as part of the same unitary business. The legislation defines a unitary business as a group of companies whose activities are so interconnected that they provide mutual benefit and exchange significant value. By combining their financial records, these related businesses will calculate their state tax liability based on their total income rather than reporting separately. The primary goal is to ensure that large corporate groups with shared ownership are taxed fairly and consistently within the state.
By Representative Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2854) of Hannah Kane and David Allen Robertson relative to the state tax return filings for annuities. Revenue.
Maddy summaryThis bill amends Massachusetts tax law to close loopholes that allow corporations to avoid taxes by shifting profits offshore. It requires companies that form combined groups for tax purposes to calculate their state tax liability based on the income and business activities of all group members, regardless of where those members are located. The change ensures that every entity within a corporate group contributes its fair share of taxes to the state, preventing them from using complex structures to reduce their tax burden. This policy directly affects large corporations operating in Massachusetts that currently utilize combined group reporting methods to minimize state tax payments.
Maddy summaryThis bill updates Massachusetts laws to ensure that legal parentage rights apply equally to all families, regardless of the parents' gender, marital status, or sexual orientation. It replaces gender-specific terms like "father" and "mother" with neutral language such as "other parent" and "person who gave birth," while also changing "paternity" to "parentage" throughout the statutes. The legislation introduces new definitions for various family arrangements, including surrogacy and assisted reproduction, to clarify how different types of parents are recognized under the law. By amending existing chapters on birth certificates and family law, the bill aims to provide consistent legal protections for children born through diverse circumstances, including those resulting from surrogacy or non-marital births.
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 Representatives Ultrino of Malden and Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3117) of Steven Ultrino, Carmine Lawrence Gentile and others for legislation to further regulate public procurement. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
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 Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3066) of Hannah Kane, Paul A. Schmid, III and David Allen Robertson for legislation to eliminate contingency fee auditors by state agencies and constitutional offices. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
