Budget & Taxes

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 23, 2026

S 1982: An Act exempting residential security systems from sales tax

By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1982) of Ryan C. Fattman and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to exempt residential security systems from sales tax. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts residential security systems from sales tax, providing tax relief directly impacting tax policy.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Sep 22, 2025

S 394: An Act increasing the Commonwealth's share of the education foundation budget

By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 394) of Jason M. Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford and Leigh Davis for legislation to increase the Commonwealth's share of the education foundation budget. Education.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases state funding for education foundation budget, directly advancing public education spending within state fiscal management framework.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly increases state funding for education foundation budget, directly advancing school funding support per title and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Funding

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 5177: An Act authorizing the town of Auburn to offer expanded senior property tax abatements

This bill expands property tax relief for seniors in Auburn by adjusting the town's existing senior exemption program. It raises the base exemption amount from $500 to $1,500, adds eligibility for seniors over 70 living with children under 70 (who occupy the home as their primary residence), and replaces fixed income thresholds with income limits tied to 50% of HUD's Area Median Income (adjusted for household size). The changes apply to Auburn properties and increase income limits for exemption from $28,000/$30,000 to $80,000/$110,000. It directly affects Auburn residents aged 70+ who meet the new income and residency criteria.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides property tax relief for seniors by increasing exemption amounts and expanding eligibility, reducing tax burden for lower-income residents.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingExpands property tax relief for seniors, increasing housing affordability through reduced costs for homeowners under specific income thresholds.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Taxes

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 22, 2025

S 2097: An Act ensuring transparency in research funding

By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2097) of John C. Velis for legislation relative to the taxation of manufacturing corporations or a research and development corporations in the commonwealth. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly addresses taxation of manufacturing/R&D corporations to generate revenue, directly impacting state tax policy and budget management.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 16, 2026

H 3146: An Act requiring a waiting period for new taxes

By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3146) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to requiring a waiting period for new taxes. Revenue.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRequires waiting period for new taxes, restricting immediate tax implementation per bill title and summary.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Apr 8, 2026

S 12: Proposal for a legislative amendment to the Constitution to cap the state income tax

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by proposal for constitutional amendment, Senate, No. 12) of Bruce E. Tarr for a legislative amendment to the Constitution to cap the state income tax. Revenue.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill caps state income tax, restricting potential tax increases per 'oppose' indicators of restricting taxation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 20, 2025

S 400: An Act to ensure adequate and equitable funding for public education

By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 400) of Jason M. Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford, Bruce E. Tarr, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the General Court that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to ensure adequate and equitable funding for public education. Education.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill mandates study to ensure adequate public education funding, directly advancing budget allocation for essential services per indicators.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly aims to ensure adequate and equitable funding for public education via a commission study, directly addressing education funding as a core support measure.90% confidence

Sub-Topics School Funding

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 23, 2026

S 2042: An Act relative to economic development tax credits

By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2042) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation relative to economic development tax credits. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes economic development tax credits, a direct tax policy measure modifying state tax revenue to incentivize business investment, aligning with fiscal management and tax policy.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Tax Incentives Tags Economic Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 2, 2026

H 3126: An Act establishing a tax for online advertising

By Representative Holmes of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3126) of Russell E. Holmes relative to establishing a tax for online advertising. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes a new tax on online advertising to generate revenue, directly advancing fiscal management and budgetary objectives through tax collection.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

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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

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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