Budget & Taxes

in committee · Massachusetts · House Sep 8, 2025

HD 4845: An Act reforming charter school funding in Massachusetts

This bill sets a 9% cap on the total amount a Massachusetts public school district can pay in charter school tuition relative to its net school spending. It allows districts exceeding this cap to maintain current funding for existing students but prohibits new charter seats until compliance is achieved. The bill also adds transparency requirements, mandating public notice and comment periods for charter school renewals and expansions, along with criteria for evaluating financial and enrollment impacts. These changes apply directly to school districts sending students to charter schools and the charter schools themselves, revising the state’s funding formula and oversight processes.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill imposes 9% cap on charter school tuition spending, restricting district expenditures and limiting government spending on charter schools.90% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill restricts new charter school seats to limit district funding outflow, opposing expansion of charter access within education funding framework.90% confidence

Sub-Topics School Choice School Funding

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 2, 2026

H 3070: An Act for a COVID-19 vaccination tax credit

By Representative Day of Stoneham (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3070) of Vincent Lawrence Dixon relative to a COVID-19 vaccination tax credit. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates a tax credit for COVID-19 vaccinations, providing direct tax relief to individuals, aligning with tax relief indicators for Budget & Taxes.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 2, 2026

H 3197: An Act relative to the sustainability of the family child care sector

By Representative Moran of Lawrence, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3197) of Frank A. Moran relative to tax credits for family child care. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill proposes tax credits for family child care providers under Revenue, providing direct tax relief to support this sector.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 2, 2026

H 3218: An Act establishing tax credits for health care preceptorship

By Representative Reid of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3218) of Sean Reid and Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to establish tax credits for health care preceptorships. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes tax credits for health care preceptorships, providing tax relief under revenue-focused fiscal policy.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes tax credits for healthcare preceptorships, incentivizing medical training programs and expanding workforce development to improve access to care.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jan 22, 2026

H 3016: An Act establishing a homestead exemption for disabled veterans

By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3016) of Bruce J. Ayers for legislation to establish a homestead exemption for disabled veterans. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes property tax exemption for disabled veterans, providing direct tax relief. Aligns with support indicator of 'provides tax relief for middle/lower income' (disabled veterans typically qualify as lower-income group).90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransEstablishes property tax exemption for disabled veterans, directly expanding financial benefits and support for this group.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Housing

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 23, 2026

S 2090: An Act relative to commercial renewable investments

By Mr. Tarr (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2090) of Sofia Isabella FloresQuero Llamas, and Mariah Delaney Eskel, for legislation relative to energy tax credits for corporations. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides corporate tax credits for renewable energy investments, advancing tax relief under fiscal policy.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill provides corporate tax credits for renewable energy investments, directly advancing renewable energy adoption per title and summary.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 9, 2026

S 2041: An Act closing a corporate tax haven loophole

By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2041) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation to close a corporate tax haven loophole. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCloses corporate tax loophole to increase state revenue, aligning with fiscal responsibility and closing avoidance mechanisms95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 23, 2026

S 2091: An Act allowing for the deduction of business interest

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2091) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to allow for the deduction of business interest. Revenue.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill allows business interest deduction, reducing state tax revenue and weakening budget stability.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 29, 2026

S 1077: An Act maintaining parity in legal services for small property owners

By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1077) of Peter J. Durant and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to maintain parity in legal services for small property owners by providing financial assistance to both local and statewide programs that serve eligible clients. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides financial assistance to legal services programs, funding essential public services under budget appropriations.85% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jul 13, 2026

H 3194: An Act relative to affordable housing and environmental adaptation dollars

By Representative Montaño of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3194) of Samantha Montaño and others for legislation to increase the deeds excise to fund emergency assistance needs of certain low income tenants and homeowners. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill increases deeds excise tax revenue to fund emergency assistance for low-income tenants/homeowners, directly funding essential programs under Budget & Taxes.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingIncreases deeds excise tax to fund emergency aid for low-income tenants/homeowners, directly supporting affordable housing access and tenant assistance.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing

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