Budget & Taxes

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Sep 22, 2025

S 348: An Act providing in-district transportation funding

By Ms. Edwards, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 348) of Lydia Edwards, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Vanna Howard, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide in-district transportation funding for students. Education.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates state funds for student transportation, increasing public service spending under education budget.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides in-district transportation funding for students, directly supporting school infrastructure and access under education.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill explicitly provides in-district transportation funding for students, directly advancing transportation infrastructure funding per topic description.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Transportation Transportation Funding

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Sep 29, 2025

HD 5184: An Act relative to Chapter 63D taxation for small businesses

By Representative Frost of Auburn, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul K. Frost relative to refundable credits for eligible pass-through entities. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides refundable tax credits for small business pass-through entities, offering direct tax relief and supporting small business fiscal responsibility under Chapter 63D taxation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 16, 2026

H 3186: An Act ensuring consistent reimbursement of PILOT funding

By Representative McKenna of Sutton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3186) of Joseph D. McKenna for legislation to ensure that state payments in lieu of taxes (PILOT) to cities and towns not be less than the previous fiscal year. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEnsures PILOT payments to cities/towns remain at prior year levels, preventing budget cuts and protecting local government funding consistency.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 23, 2026

S 2015: An Act establishing a tiered corporate minimum tax

By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2015) of Adam Gomez, Michael J. Barrett and Manny Cruz for legislation to establish a tiered corporate minimum tax. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes corporate minimum tax to generate revenue, closing loopholes and increasing state funds for budget purposes.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 2, 2026

H 3122: An Act to support educational opportunity for all

By Representatives Higgins of Leominster and Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3122) of Natalie M. Higgins, Christine P. Barber and others relative to the imposition of an annual excise tax upon certain private institutions of higher learning. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes excise tax on private colleges to generate revenue for educational opportunity, directly funding state education budget through new tax revenue.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill imposes tax on private higher ed institutions to generate revenue for educational opportunity, directly funding education through new revenue stream.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 21, 2026

H 3143: An Act relative to exempting municipalities from the gas tax

By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3143) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to exempting municipalities from the gas tax. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempting municipalities from gas tax provides tax relief, supporting local fiscal management and reducing municipal expenses.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jun 29, 2026

S 1926: An Act exempting residential electric vehicle chargers from the sales tax

By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1926) of Michael J. Barrett and Vanna Howard for legislation to exempt electric vehicle chargers from the sales tax. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts residential EV chargers from sales tax, providing targeted tax relief per legislative intent.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyExempts residential EV chargers from sales tax, reducing cost barriers for EV adoption and promoting clean energy infrastructure transition95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Electric Vehicles

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 23, 2026

S 1996: An Act relative to taxation of equipment used to provide broadband communication services

By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1996) of Paul R. Feeney for legislation relative to taxation of equipment used to provide broadband communication services. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill imposes tax on broadband equipment, generating state revenue directly supporting budget through taxation.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 12, 2026

H 3273: An Act relative to vehicle excise tax

By Representative Vitolo of Brookline, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3273) of Tommy Vitolo relative to motor vehicle excise taxes. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill focuses on vehicle excise tax revenue, directly impacting state budget management and fiscal policy through tax collection.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill establishes vehicle excise tax revenue, a direct funding mechanism for transportation infrastructure, aligning with transportation funding support indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Vehicle Registration

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 12, 2026

H 3054: An Act to establish a local option municipal excise tax on unused utility corridors

By Representative Ciccolo of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3054) of Michelle L. Ciccolo for legislation to establish a local option municipal excise tax on certain unused utility corridors. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates new municipal excise tax for revenue generation, directly advancing tax policy and budget funding mechanisms.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

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