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H 5537 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act authorizing an increase in the limit of a local excise tax that the city of Salem may impose for the purpose of funding school and municipal facilities

Summary
By Representative Cruz of Salem, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5537) of Manny Cruz (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the city of Salem be authorized to increase the limit of a local excise tax for the purpose of funding school and municipal facilities. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes a local excise tax increase to fund school and municipal facilities, directly strengthening public infrastructure and education budgets.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill authorizes increased local excise tax specifically to fund school facilities, directly advancing educational infrastructure.90% confidence
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2026
Committee Review
Jun 2026
Senate Passage
Jul 2026
Governor
Introduced Jun 25, 2026 Last action Aug 10, 2026
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Jul 1, 2026
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Jun 25, 2026
Committee
Referred to the committee on Revenue
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Manny Cruz
DDemocratic
MA
7th Essex