By Representative Ciccolo of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4219) of Michelle L. Ciccolo for legislation to establish a transportation excise tax for large employers. Revenue.
By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2032) of Jason M. Lewis for legislation relative to a universal basic income pilot. Revenue.
By Representative Garballey of Arlington and Senator Friedman, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4575) of Sean Garballey and Cindy F. Friedman (by vote of the town) that the town of Arlington be authorized to further regulate the means tested senior citizen property tax exemption in said town. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]
This bill empowers Massachusetts municipalities by giving them greater control over local finances and operations. It allows communities to adopt new revenue options like a vehicle excise surcharge and expanded local meal/hotel taxes, while raising procurement bid thresholds to reduce administrative burdens. The bill also codifies pandemic-era hybrid meeting rules and establishes a commission to address unfunded pension liabilities (OPEB). These provisions directly affect all 351 cities and towns across Massachusetts.
By Representative Diggs of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3080) of Kip A. Diggs relative to the imposition of embarkation fees from ferry services. Revenue.
Senate, October 23, 2025 -- Text of the Senate amendment to the 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. 4615) ( being the text of Senate document numbered 2655, printed as amended)
By Representatives Kushmerek of Fitchburg and Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3159) of Michael P. Kushmerek, David M. Rogers and others for legislation to support family caregivers through tax credits and the establishment an advisory council (including members of the General Court) relative to family care giving. Revenue.
By Representative Rogers of Norwood, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3229) of John H. Rogers relative to community preservation surcharges. Revenue.
By Representative Luddy of Orleans and Senator Cyr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4577) of Hadley Luddy and Julian Cyr (by vote of the town) that the town of Provincetown be authorized to impose a real estate transfer fee. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]
By Representative Rogers of Norwood, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3227) of John H. Rogers relative to taxation of bundled cellular telephone transactions. Revenue.
