By Representative Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3518) of Jack Patrick Lewis and others relative to further regulating bonus eligibility for veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
By Representatives Lewis of Framingham and Montaño of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2357) of Jack Patrick Lewis, Samantha Montaño and others for legislation to promote rehabilitation including guaranteed health, treatment and safety for incarcerated LGBTQI+ persons. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2467) of Julian Cyr and Dylan A. Fernandes (by vote of the town) for legislation to change the name and membership of the Nantucket Planning and Economic Development Commission. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
Maddy summaryThis bill requires married couples in Massachusetts to file a joint state income tax return if they file a joint federal return. The law applies to all tax years beginning after December 31, 2022, and directly affects married taxpayers who currently file separately at the state level. By mandating joint filing for those who file jointly federally, the legislation aims to prevent high-income individuals from using separate state filings to reduce their tax liability.
Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Massachusetts tax laws to ensure that money raised from the 2022 Fair Share Amendment is not counted as general state revenue. Specifically, it prevents the state from using funds generated by this constitutional amendment to offset or reduce the personal income tax liability of individual taxpayers. By legally separating these specific tax revenues from the broader definition of state income, the legislation aims to preserve the original intent of the amendment.
Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Massachusetts estate tax laws to exempt estates with a net value below two million dollars from taxation for deaths occurring after December 31, 2022. It directly affects individuals who pass away in the future with estates under this threshold, ensuring their assets are not subject to state estate tax. The key provision adds a specific exemption to the existing statute, effectively raising the minimum taxable estate amount for future decedents. This change alters the current tax structure by establishing a new floor for liability rather than adjusting tax rates or brackets.
Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Massachusetts corporate tax laws to increase revenue by changing how certain foreign income is treated. It requires companies to pay taxes on specific foreign earnings that are currently excluded from state taxation, while exempting a different category of foreign income from these new rules. Additionally, the legislation adjusts how corporations calculate their taxable income by removing specific federal deductions that were previously allowed. These changes apply to tax years starting on or after January 1, 2023, directly impacting businesses operating within the state.
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 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.
Maddy summaryThis bill designates the horseshoe crab, known scientifically as Limulus Polyphemus, as the official marine invertebrate of Massachusetts. It achieves this by adding a specific section to the state's General Laws that formally recognizes the animal in this capacity. The legislation directly affects the state's legal records and symbolic representation of its marine life. By amending existing statutes, the bill ensures the horseshoe crab holds an official status similar to other state symbols.
