This bill expands eligibility for Massachusetts' conservation land tax credit to include private nonprofit trusts focused on land conservation (with 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status). It increases the annual tax credit limit from $2 million to $5 million over multiple years, then resets to $2 million for certain provisions. The changes apply specifically to land conservation organizations meeting federal tax-exempt criteria. The policy directly affects land trusts and conservation nonprofits by increasing financial support for preserving open space. The bill modifies tax credit thresholds in Chapters 62 and 63 of Massachusetts General Laws, with phased implementation from 2026 through 2035.
By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2083) of Bruce E. Tarr, Hannah Kane, Joanne M. Comerford and James B. Eldridge for legislation to increase the conservation land tax credit. Revenue.
By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3147) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the conservation land tax credit. Revenue.
By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2083) of Bruce E. Tarr, Hannah Kane, Joanne M. Comerford and James B. Eldridge for legislation to increase the conservation land tax credit. Revenue.
By Representative Meschino of Hull, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1005) of Joan Meschino and others relative to preventing the degradation and loss of natural and working lands. Environment and Natural Resources.
By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 549) of Joanne M. Comerford, James B. Eldridge, James K. Hawkins, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to invest in natural and working lands. Environment and Natural Resources.
By Representative Muradian of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1011) of David K. Muradian, Jr., for legislation to establish a wildland acquisition account from monies received from the sale of wildland conservation stamps. Environment and Natural Resources.
By Representatives Blais of Deerfield and Montaño of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 901) of Natalie M. Blais, Samantha Montaño and others for legislation to provide funds for conserving and improving natural and working lands. Environment and Natural Resources.
By Mr. Mark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 634) of Paul W. Mark for legislation to restrict the use of traps for capturing furbearing mammals. Environment and Natural Resources.
By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 628) of Jason M. Lewis that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to establish a protected pollinator habitat. Environment and Natural Resources.
