Rep. Manny Cruz

By Representatives Barber of Somerville and Uyterhoeven of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2708) of Christine P. Barber, Erika Uyterhoeven and others relative to further regulating the inclusion of federal gross income in the calculation of the taxation of corporations and to create progressive revenue. Revenue.

By Representative Keefe of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2856) of Mary S. Keefe and others relative to corporate tax rates. Revenue.

By Representative Connolly of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2743) of Mike Connolly and others relative to establishing a tiered corporate minimum tax. Revenue.

By Representative Capano of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2725) of Peter Capano and others relative to requiring public disclosures by publicly-traded corporate taxpayers. Revenue.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Massachusetts corporate tax laws to increase the state excise tax rate from 9.0% to 10.5% for tax years starting on or after January 1, 2023. The legislation directly affects corporations subject to the state excise tax by raising the rate on their taxable net income. Additionally, the bill adjusts the corresponding income tax rate for corporations from 8.0% to 9.5% effective the same date. These changes reverse previous reductions in tax rates that were in place since 2012.

Maddy summaryThis Massachusetts bill establishes a tiered corporate minimum tax that requires businesses to pay a set fee based on their annual sales within the state. Companies with less than one million dollars in sales pay $456, while those with over one billion dollars in sales pay $150,000, with specific amounts set for every sales bracket in between. The tax applies to corporations operating in Massachusetts starting with tax years that begin on or after January 1, 2023.

Maddy summaryThis bill reorganizes the Department of Energy Resources into four specific divisions to better oversee energy efficiency, renewable energy, building decarbonization, and green community initiatives. It mandates that the department's council approve energy plans only if they align with state greenhouse gas emission limits and requires a two-thirds majority vote for these approvals. The legislation also establishes new definitions for district heating systems, energy storage, and microgrids while directing the council to prioritize underserved populations in its efficiency programs.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires energy facility developers to create a detailed preliminary statement before applying for permits, specifically analyzing risks to public health, the environment, and climate within a five-mile radius of the proposed site. The proposal mandates that applicants identify nearby environmental justice populations, share the project details with local community groups and officials, and hold a review meeting to address concerns before submitting a formal petition. Additionally, the legislation establishes an independent energy facilities siting board to oversee the permitting process, ensuring that projects minimize negative impacts on communities and the environment while maintaining a reliable energy supply.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes to expand in-state tuition eligibility at Massachusetts public colleges and universities to individuals who attended and graduated from a high school in the state for at least three years, regardless of their immigration status. To qualify, applicants must meet specific documentation requirements, such as registering for military selective service if applicable, providing a valid social security number or tax identification number, filing state income tax returns annually, and submitting a sworn affidavit if they are not U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. The legislation aims to ensure that long-term residents who have completed their secondary education in Massachusetts pay the same tuition rates as citizens, while excluding nonimmigrant aliens under specific federal definitions.

By Representatives Owens of Watertown and Cruz of Salem, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3393) of Steven Owens, Manny Cruz and others relative to automated motor vehicle sensor devices that produce digital photographs of motor vehicles committing camera-enforceable violations. Transportation.