Budget & Taxes

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 15, 2026

S 2915: An Act relative to municipal tax relief

Senate, January 15, 2026 -- Text of the Senate Bill relative to municipal tax relief (Senate, No. 2915) (being the text of Senate, No. 2900, printed as amended)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides municipal tax relief, reducing local tax burdens and supporting fiscal management for communities.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 15, 2026

S 2899: An Act to prevent property tax bill shocks

Senate, January 8, 2026 -- The committee on Senate Ways and Means, to whom was referred the Senate Bill to prevent property tax bill shocks (Senate, No. 1933),- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 2899).

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesPrevents sudden property tax increases, protecting taxpayers from financial shocks - directly supports tax stability in Budget & Taxes.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 15, 2026

S 2900: An Act relative to municipal tax relief

Senate, January 8, 2026 -- The committee on Senate Ways and Means, to whom was referred the Senate Bill relative to municipal tax relief (Senate, No. 1935),- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 2900).

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides municipal tax relief, reducing local tax burdens - direct support for tax relief measures95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 15, 2026

S 2914: An Act relative to senior property tax deferral

Senate, January 15, 2026 -- Text of the Senate Bill relative to senior property tax deferral (Senate, No. 2914) (being the text of Senate, No. 2901, printed as amended)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides property tax deferral relief for seniors, reducing immediate tax burden on fixed-income residents, aligning with tax relief indicators for lower-income groups.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 15, 2026

S 2917: An Act to prevent property tax bill shocks

Senate, January 15, 2026 -- Text of the Senate Bill to prevent property tax bill shocks (Senate, No. 2917) (being the text of Senate, No. 2899, printed as amended)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesPrevents sudden property tax increases, shielding homeowners from unexpected costs and promoting fiscal stability.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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signed · Massachusetts · House Nov 25, 2025

H 4761: An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2025 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects

This bill (H 4761) is a funding measure for the fiscal year 2025, specifically adding supplemental money to existing state budgets for ongoing programs and projects. It directly affects state agencies and programs that rely on annual appropriations by providing additional financial resources. The bill resolves differences between the House and Senate versions of the funding plan through a conference committee process. As an appropriations bill, it focuses on budgetary allocation rather than creating new policies or regulations.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides supplemental funding to existing state programs, directly supporting budget allocation and fiscal management for ongoing initiatives.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

vetoed · Massachusetts · House Oct 23, 2025

H 4240: An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2026 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund and serial bond requirements, and for certain permanent improvements

H 4240 is a 2026 state budget bill that allocates funding for Massachusetts government operations. It provides specific appropriations for departments like the General Fund ($4.3 million), the Commission Against Discrimination (via amendments to Chapter 6), and other agencies for services including disability support and housing assistance. Key provisions include funding for the Commission on Discrimination's operations and requirements for distributing funds to communities based on established formulas. The bill directs state spending across various programs but does not create new policies or alter existing laws beyond budgetary allocations.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $4.3M to General Fund and funds disability/housing programs, directly advancing public service funding under budget appropriations.92% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingAllocates funding for housing assistance and Commission on Discrimination operations related to housing discrimination prevention, directly advancing housing policy goals.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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signed · Massachusetts · House Sep 22, 2025

H 4530: An Act making appropriations for fiscal year 2025 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects

This bill appropriates $122 million for fiscal year 2025 to support financially struggling hospitals in Massachusetts. It directly affects eligible private acute care hospitals meeting specific criteria, including high public payer mix (63-68%), negative operating margins, and low relative pricing, as defined by the Center for Health Information and Analysis. Funds are distributed through targeted categories: $20 million for hospitals with >68% public payers, $41 million for others meeting slightly lower thresholds, and additional sums for public hospitals and community health centers. Payments cannot replace existing Medicaid or state funding, and hospitals must report how they use the funds. The bill is now law (Chapter 33 of the Acts of 2025).

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $122M in state funds for hospital support, directly increasing budgetary spending on essential healthcare services per fiscal year 2025 needs.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates $122M to financially struggling hospitals with high public payer mix, directly strengthening healthcare infrastructure and access through targeted funding.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jun 18, 2025

S 2529: An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2025 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects.

Senate, June 12, 2025 - The committee on Ways and Means to whom was referred House Bill making appropriations for the fiscal year 2025 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects (House, No. 4151); reports, in part, a "Bill making appropriations for the fiscal year 2025 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects" (Senate, No. 2529).

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriations bill allocates funds for fiscal year 2025, directly supporting state budget management and government spending priorities.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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passed both · Massachusetts · House Jun 16, 2025

H 4010: An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2025 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects

This bill (H 4010) is a funding measure for the state's fiscal year 2025, designed to supplement existing appropriations for state agencies and specific projects. It allocates additional state funds to support ongoing operations and designated activities without creating new programs or changing eligibility rules. The bill directly affects state agencies and projects funded through the supplemental appropriations, ensuring continued service delivery. As an appropriations bill, it focuses on financial allocation rather than policy changes, with no direct impact on individual citizens or businesses.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesSupplements existing state appropriations for ongoing operations and projects, directly funding state agencies without tax changes or program modifications.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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