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Budget & Taxes

Every budget & taxes bill, vote, and legislator stance in Massachusetts, automatically classified by Maddy, our AI policy reader.

Total bills
1,273
194th Legislature (2025-2026)
Top supporter
Steve Xiarhos
91% support rate
Top opponent
Dru Tarr
7% support rate
Ranked legislators
10
5 support · 5 oppose
Key legislators

Who's moving budget & taxes in Massachusetts

Legislators moving budget & taxes in Massachusetts
Legislator Party Stance Support rate Votes
Steve Xiarhos
Steve Xiarhos House · District 5th Barnstable
R
Strong +
91% 56
Donald Wong
Donald Wong House · District 9th Essex
R
Strong +
85% 56
Kelly Pease
Kelly Pease House · District 4th Hampden
R
Strong +
84% 58
Nick Boldyga
Nick Boldyga House · District 3rd Hampden
R
Strong +
84% 50
Todd Smola
Todd Smola House · District 1st Hampden
R
Strong +
82% 58
Dru Tarr
Dru Tarr House · District 5th Essex
D
Strong −
7% 30
Lisa Field
Lisa Field House · District 3rd Bristol
D
Strong −
10% 30
Steve Owens
Steve Owens House · District 29th Middlesex
D
Oppose
21% 58
Bridget Plouffe
Bridget Plouffe House · District 9th Plymouth
D
Oppose
21% 58
Priscila Sousa
Priscila Sousa House · District 6th Middlesex
D
Oppose
21% 58
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All budget & taxes bills

passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 2, 2026

H 3235: An Act relative to tax relief for low-income seniors and veterans

By Representatives Scanlon of North Attleborough and Cataldo of Concord, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3235) of Adam J. Scanlon and Simon Cataldo relative to tax relief for low-income seniors and veterans. Revenue.
Tags Seniors
passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 2, 2026

H 3134: An Act relative to a senior citizen volunteer property tax reduction

By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3134) of Steven S. Howitt for legislation to establish a senior citizen volunteer property tax reduction. Revenue.
Sub-Topics Property Tax
passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 17, 2026

H 3234: An Act creating a local option property tax cap for low-income seniors

By Representatives Scanlon of North Attleborough and Cataldo of Concord, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3234) of Adam J. Scanlon, Simon Cataldo and Adrianne Pusateri Ramos for legislation to create a local option property tax cap for low-income seniors. Revenue.
passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 13, 2026

S 1954: An Act relative to National Guard state tax exemption

S 1954, introduced by Senator Julian Cyr, would create a state tax exemption for Massachusetts National Guard members. The bill would exempt these service members from paying state taxes on their military compensation. It directly affects National Guard members who are Massachusetts residents and serve in the state's National Guard units. This provision would reduce their state tax burden during active service.
passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 23, 2026

S 2050: An Act relative to exempting active duty military personnel from state income tax while based out of state

By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2050) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to exempt active duty military personnel from state income tax while based out of state. Revenue.
Sub-Topics Income Tax
passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 16, 2026

H 3231: An Act relative to National Guard state tax exemption

By Representative Ryan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3231) of Daniel J. Ryan relative to state income tax exemption for National Guard members. Revenue.
Sub-Topics Tax Incentives
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.
passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 9, 2026

S 2077: An Act relative to tax credits for affordable housing

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2077) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to tax credits for affordable housing. Revenue.
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