Budget & Taxes

passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 9, 2026

H 3029: An Act relative to rental credits

By Representative Biele of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3029) of David Biele for legislation to further regulate certain rental property tax credits. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRegulates rental property tax credits, a form of tax relief affecting state revenue, aligning with fiscal management and tax policy.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill regulates rental property tax credits, a common mechanism to fund affordable housing programs. Regulating credits typically aims to ensure they support affordable housing, aligning with funding housing programs.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Property Taxes

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 21, 2026

H 3202: An Act relative to the exemption of personal safety devices

By Representative Muradian of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3202) of David K. Muradian, Jr., relative to the sales tax exemption on personal safety devices. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides sales tax exemption for personal safety devices, offering tax relief which aligns with support indicators for tax policy changes.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 2, 2026

H 3072: An Act for an enabling authority - Vaccination Tax Credit

By Representative Day of Stoneham (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3072) of Vincent Lawrence Dixon relative to providing certain individuals with a vaccination tax credit. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates a vaccination tax credit, providing direct tax relief to eligible individuals, aligning with tax relief indicators under Budget & Taxes.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill provides tax credit to incentivize vaccinations, promoting public health access and preventive care within healthcare services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 2, 2026

H 3163: An Act to create an income tax deduction for municipal and school fees

By Representative Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3163) of David Paul Linsky for legislation to create an income tax deduction for municipal and school fees. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates income tax deduction for municipal/school fees, providing direct tax relief to taxpayers paying these expenses.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 21, 2026

H 3019: An Act exempting certain fraternal organizations from the tax of sales of alcoholic beverages

By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3019) of Bruce J. Ayers that certain fraternal organizations be exempt from the tax on the sale of alcoholic beverages. Revenue.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill exempts fraternal orgs from alcohol sales tax, reducing state revenue and weakening tax base, directly opposing fiscal management goals.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 23, 2026

S 2040: An Act clarifying occupancy excise and internet hotel room resellers

By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2040) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation to clarify occupancy excise and internet hotel room resellers. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesClarifies occupancy excise tax collection on internet resellers, ensuring proper revenue generation for state budget without reducing tax burden.85% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 18, 2026

H 3225: An Act relative to sales tax exemption

By Representative Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3225) of David M. Rogers relative to sales tax exemptions for battery electric vehicles or fuel cell powered vehicles. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides sales tax exemption for EVs/fuel cell vehicles, a direct tax relief measure aligning with 'support' indicators for tax relief.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyExempts battery electric/fuel cell vehicles from sales tax, incentivizing adoption to reduce fossil fuel dependence and promote clean energy vehicles.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Tax Incentives Energy Storage

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 2, 2026

H 3075: An Act relative to protecting youth by closing the synthetic nicotine loophole

By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3075) of Marjorie C. Decker and Bruce E. Tarr relative to the taxation of certain tobacco products. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCloses tobacco tax loophole to generate revenue, aligning with fiscal responsibility and tax loophole closure indicators.90% confidence

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Sep 22, 2025

HD 5153: An Act relative to excise upon the transfer of parking spaces in the city of Salem

By Representative Cruz of Salem, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4547) of Manny Cruz (with the approval of the mayor and city council) relative to excise upon the transfer of parking spaces in the city of Salem. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes excise tax on parking transfers, generating municipal revenue directly supporting budget/tax framework.95% confidence

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signed · Massachusetts · House Sep 26, 2025

H 3979: An Act authorizing the City of Melrose to establish a means tested senior citizen property tax exemption

By Representative Lipper-Garabedian of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3979) of Kate Lipper-Garabedian (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the city of Melrose be authorized to establish a means tested senior citizen property tax exemption in said city. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes means-tested property tax exemption for seniors, providing targeted tax relief for low-income residents.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProvides tax relief for senior homeowners, reducing housing costs and increasing affordability for a vulnerable group within housing policy.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives Property Taxes