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An Act relative to greywater recycling
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By Representative Cutler of Pembroke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 280) of Josh S. Cutler and others for legislation to establish plumbing code regulations that provide building owners with guidelines for reusing greywater for toilet flushing and subsurface irrigation. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
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Section 1. Chapter 142 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 22 the following section:
Section 23. Regulating single family greywater recycling systems and mandating greywater recycling in new multifamily construction projects in the commonwealth.
A. Purpose
a. The purpose of this section is to establish regulations that provide building owners with guidelines for simple, cost-effective options for reusing greywater for toilet flushing and subsurface irrigation.
b. This section is intended to encourage water conservation, and re-use in communities across the commonwealth, save money, increase the effective water supply, and protect public health and water quality.
B. Applicability
a. This section applies to multi-family buildings utilizing less than 3,000 gallons of water per day.
b. This section applies to the reuse of greywater inside buildings regulated by the Uniform State Plumbing Code.
c. Greywater reuse must comply with all applicable local ordinances and codes, and state statutes and regulations including, but not limited to, the Uniform State Plumbing Code.
d. The use of a greywater recycling and irrigation system does not serve as an alternative to the use of an approved on-site sewerage system or connection to an approved public sewer for greywater disposal at any building, including buildings using waterless toilets.
C. Administration
a. The local board of health for all cities and towns in the commonwealth shall implement this section under the authority of 248 CMR 10.24. In the event that a local board of health does not implement this section, the provisions of this section shall nonetheless apply to greywater reuse for toilet flushing and irrigation in that jurisdiction.
b. If a local board of health is unable to adjust its resources to implement and enforce this section in accordance with subsection (a) of this section, the provisions of Section 23 shall continue to apply to greywater reuse for toilet flushing and irrigation in that jurisdiction.
c. The local board of health is authorized to establish fees for greywater recycling system permits under this section, and the local health officer is authorized to collect fees to implement this section.
d. Nothing in this section prohibits the adoption and enforcement of more stringent regulations by a local board of health.
D. Definitions
a. These definitions apply throughout this section unless the context clearly requires otherwise.
i. Blackwater is wastewater containing fecal matter and urine. It is also known as brown water, foul water, or sewage. It is distinct from greywater or sullage, the residues of washing processes. Blackwater should not be used in the home because of the high risk of contamination by bacteria, viruses and other pathogens.
ii. Greywater is defined as wastewater from showers, bathtubs, hand washing lavatories, sinks that are not used for disposal of hazardous or toxic ingredients, sinks that are not used for food preparation or disposal, and clothes-washing machines. Greywater does not include wastewater from the washing of material, including diapers, soiled with human excreta or wastewater that has come in contact with toilet waste.
iii. Greywater irrigation system means an integrated system of components located on the property it serves, on or nearby property where it is legally allowed to be used, that conveys greywater from the building where it originates and provides irrigation of plants.
iv. On-site sewage system means an integrated system of components located on or nearby the property it serves that conveys, stores, treats, and/or provides subsurface soil treatment and dispersal of sewage. It consists of a collection system, a treatment component or treatment sequence, and a soil dispersal component. An on-site sewage system also refers to a holding tank sewage system or other swage system that does not have a soil dispersal component.
v. Public sewer system means all facilities used in the collection, transmission, storage, treatment, or discharge of any waterborne waste, whether domestic in origin or a combination of domestic, commercial, or industrial wastewater. A public sewer system may also be called a sanitary sewer system.
vi. Single family residence means one single-family house that is not used for commercial or other nonresidential purposes as defined by 780 CMR.
vii. Tier 1 greywater system means a greywater recycling and irrigation system with a maximum design flow of 400 gallons per day, as documented by the local building official during the permitting phase, serving a single-family residence. A Tier 1 system serves a single-family residence connected to an approved public sewer system or on-site sewage system.
viii. Tier 2 greywater system means a greywater recycling and irrigation system serving a residential or nonresidential building. A Tier 2 system only serves a building connected to an approved public sewer system or large on-site sewage system.
E. General Requirements applicable to all Tiers
a. Construction of a greywater system, including storage and disposal systems, must comply with this chapter and any more stringent requirements of the State Code.
b. Greywater does not contain hazardous chemicals derived from activities such as cleaning car parts, washing greasy or oily rags, or disposing of waste solutions from home photo labs or similar hobbyist or home occupational activities.
c. The design goal for a greywater recycling system is to store greywater for no longer than 24 hours.
d. This section will allow the reuse of kitchen sink water with approval from the local building official. It is required that kitchen sink water be applied subsoil or contained within a rat-proof outlet shield.
e. Towns or cities may not further limit the use of greywater described in this section by rule or ordinance.
F. Tier 1 Greywater Systems allow private residential direct reuse of greywater for a flow of less than 400 gallons per day. This section shall not require a permit for applying less than 400 gallons per day of private residential greywater originating from a residence for the residence s toilet flushing, household gardening, composting, or landscape irrigation if the following conditions are met:
a. The greywater originates from a single family dwelling;
b. Human contact with greywater and soil irrigated by greywater is avoided;
c. Greywater is applied in a manner that minimizes the potential for contact between greywater or soil irrigated with greywater and domestic pets;
d. A constructed greywater distribution system provides for overflow and/or diversion into the sewer system or on-site wastewater treatment and disposal system;
G. Tier 1 Greywater Requirements. A greywater system may only be connected to the public sewer system or on-site sewage system if the following requirements are met:
a. The connection must be in the line between the house stub-out for the on-site wastewater treatment and disposal system and the on-site treatment tank.
b. The greywater system is constructed so that if blockage, plugging, or backup of the system occurs, greywater can be directed in to the sewage collection system or onsite wastewater treatment and disposal system, as applicable except as provided for under 4, below. The greywater system may include a means of filtration to reduce plugging and extend system lifetime;
c. The greywater distribution system shall be designed so that 100% of the greywater can be diverted to the sewer system or on-site wastewater treatment and disposal system during periods of non-use of the greywater system. For residential use an onsite wastewater treatment facility for blackwater treatment and disposal, the use of a greywater system does not change the design, capacity, or reserve area requirements for the onsite wastewater treatment facility at a residence, and ensures that the facility can handle the combined blackwater and greywater flow if the greywater system fails or is not fully used. The greywater system shall be designed with two valved zones, each of which can accommodate the full expected greywater volume. Providing the greywater system passes a flow test in each zone, the capacity of the on-site system may be reduced, or in the instance that an approved composting toilet system is present, eliminated;
d. Greywater diverter valves shall be downstream from traps and vents in plumbing that leads to septic or sewer;
e. The greywater is stored in tanks per 248 CMR 10.03(b)
f. and the tanks:
i. Are clearly labeled as nonpotable water;
ii. Utilize biodegradable nontoxic dye to color the greywater to identify it in contrast to potable water;
iii. Restrict access, especially to children;
iv. Are covered to eliminate habitat for mosquitoes and other pests;
v. Are able to be cleaned;
vi. Are sited outside of a floodway; and
vii. Meet the structural requirements of the 2004 American Water Works Association standards;
g. The greywater system uses piping clearly identified as a nonpotable water conduit, including identification through the use of painted purple pipe, purple pipe or pipe taped with purple metallic tape;
h. The greywater system is operated to maintain a minimum vertical separation distance of at least 5 feet from the point of greywater application to the top of the seasonally high groundwater table;
i. Greywater applied by surface irrigation does not contain water used to wash diapers or similarly soiled or infectious garments unless the greywater is disinfected before irrigation;
j. Application of greywater is managed to minimize standing water on the surface and to ensure that the hydraulic capacity of the soil is not exceeded, for example by splitting the flow, moderate application rates, and generous mulching;
k. The greywater is applied at a rate that will not result in ponding or pooling or will not cause runoff across the property lines outside of the site where it was generated or onto any paved surface;
l. Surface application of greywater is not used for irrigation of food plants which have an edible portion that comes in direct contact with greywater;
m. Surface irrigation for greywater is only by flood or drip irrigation. Containment within horticultural basins or swales is encouraged for flood irrigation;
n. The greywater is not disposed of using a spray distribution system;
o. the greywater is not discharged into a river corridor as defined by 302 CMR 3; and
p. the greywater use within cities or towns complies with all applicable local ordinances.
q. No reduction in the size of the on-site septic system will be allowed when using a greywater system.
r. Builders of single family dwellings are allowed by right to:
i. Install plumbing in new housing to collect greywater from all allowable sources; and
ii. Design and install a subsurface greywater system around the foundation of new housing to minimize foundation movement or cracking.
s. Greywater shall only be used:
i. For flushing toilets;
ii. For gardening inedible food plants;
iii. For composting; or
iv. For landscaping at a single family dwelling.
t. The installer of the greywater system must advise the owner of basic operating and maintenance procedures including any effects on the on-site septic system.
u. Greywater use must not create a nuisance or damage the quality of surface water or groundwater. If greywater use creates a nuisance or damages the quality of surface water or groundwater, the permitting authority may take action to protect the surface or groundwater.
H. Tier 2 Greywater Systems are for greywater systems that process over 400 gallons but under 3,000 gallons of water per day. This category includes commercial, multifamily, and institutional systems. They follow the same requirements as Tier 1 above, with the additional requirement that Tier 2 Greywater Systems require a standard permit. The department of environmental protection in conjunction with the Department of Public Health and Massachusetts Plumbing Board of the commonwealth shall promulgate guidelines for Tier 2 Greywater Systems.
I. Permits
a. Permits shall be issued by the local regulatory authority for a reasonable fee.
J. Enforcement
a. The local health officer shall enforce these rules and may initiate enforcement actions against the system owner or other person causing or responsible for the violation of these rules including system failure. Enforcement actions may include, but are not limited to, fines for each day the violation continues, requiring a person to stop work on any greywater system, or to divert the greywater to the approved public sewer system or on-site sewage system serving the building, until all permits, approvals, and registrations required by rule or statute are obtained.
b. Enforcement orders issued under this section shall be in writing and shall include the violation and the corrective action required, and the name, business address, and phone number of an appropriate staff person who may be contacted regarding the order.
c. Enforcement orders shall be personally served in the manner of service of a summons in a civil action or in a manner showing proof of receipt.
K. Waivers
a. The local health officer may grant a waiver from specific requirements of this section if the officer determines:
i. That the waiver requested is the minimum deviation from the specific requirements of this chapter that is necessary for the conditions; and
ii. The alternative approach proposed by the person requesting the waiver is consistent with the requirements and intent of these rules.
L. Applicable Building Types
a. This section shall apply as a mandatory regulation to all new multifamily building construction projects, as defined in 780 CMR for one and two family units and multifamily units, and all significant multifamily addition or renovation projects over 10,000 square feet and as defined by the Massachusetts Building Code.
M. Effective date
a. This section shall take effect on January 1, 2016.
Section 2. Chapter 248 of the Code of Massachusetts Regulations Section 10.03 of the Uniform State Plumbing Code is hereby amended by replacing the definition of Gray-water. with the following:
A. Greywater is defined as wastewater from showers, bathtubs, hand washing lavatories, sinks that are not used for disposal of hazardous or toxic ingredients, sinks that are not used for food preparation or disposal, and clothes washing machines. Greywater does not include wastewater from the washing of material, including diapers, soiled with human excreta or wastewater that has come in contact with toilet waste.
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An Act relative to vehicle registration fees and sales tax for disabled veterans
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By Representative Galvin of Canton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2800) of William C. Galvin relative to vehicle registration fees and sales taxes for disabled veterans. Revenue.
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SECTION 1. Section 6 of chapter 64H of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out paragraph (u) and inserting in place thereof the following paragraph:-
(u) Sale of a motor vehicle purchased by and for the use of a person who has suffered loss, or permanent loss of use of, both legs or both arms or one leg and one arm or by and for the use of a veteran who has been determined to be permanently disabled by the medical advisory board established under section 8C of chapter 90 and has been issued a disabled veteran number plate or the special parking identification placard for handicapped individuals authorized under section 2 of said chapter 90. This exemption shall apply to one motor vehicle only owned and registered for the personal, noncommercial use of such person.
SECTION 2. Section 33 of chapter 90 of the General Laws, as so appearing, is hereby amended by striking out subdivision (29) and inserting in place thereof the following subdivision:-
(29) No fee shall be exacted for the registration of any vehicle owned by a veteran who is entitled to display thereon the distinctive number plates for disabled veterans or the special parking identification placard for handicapped individuals authorized by section 2. No fee shall be exacted for the issuance to such veterans of a license to operate such vehicle.
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An Act establishing a real estate transfer fee upon the transfer of property in the town of Arlington
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By Representative Garballey of Arlington and Senator Friedman, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2801) of Sean Garballey, Cindy F. Friedman and David M. Rogers (by vote of the town) that the town of Arlington be authorized to establish a real estate transfer fee upon the transfer of property in said town. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]
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SECTION l. There is hereby imposed a real estate transfer fee, hereinafter "the fee," upon the transfer of any real property interest or the transfer of a controlling interest in a trust, limited liability company or other entity that directly or indirectly holds an interest in any real property situated in the town of Arlington according to the price thresholds, fee rates and other terms to be established pursuant to sections 2 and 3 by town meeting following a recommendation by the select board of the town of Arlington.
SECTION 2. The fee established pursuant to section 1 shall apply to any transfer exceeding a threshold price between 50 per cent to 150 per cent of the state median sale price of a single-family home. The threshold price shall be set by town meeting following a recommendation by the select board.
SECTION 3. The fee established pursuant to section 1 shall be between 0.05 per cent and 2 per cent of the transfer price, to be assessed upon the buyer or transferee, the seller or transferor or both parties to be determined by a vote of town meeting following a recommendation by the select board of the town of Arlington. The town of Arlington may define by by-law what constitutes a controlling interest and the calculation of the fee.
SECTION 4. The following transfers of real property interests shall be exempt from the fee established in section l:
(a) transfers for less than 50 per cent to 150 per cent of the state median sale price of a single-family home as determined by the department of housing and community development;
(b) transfers made as gifts with consideration less than $100 if the seller shall have been at the time of the transfer the spouse, domestic partner, lineal descendant or the lineal ancestor of the purchaser, by blood, marriage or adoption;
(c) transfers to the federal government, the commonwealth and any of their instrumentalities, agencies or subdivisions, including the town of Arlington and the Arlington housing authority;
(d) transfers of residential property that include 1 or more units subject to affordable housing restrictions, as defined in section 31 of chapter 184 of the General Laws; provided, however, that the fee imposed shall be proportionately reduced based on the percentage of residential units subject to affordable housing restrictions, as compared to the total number of residential units;
(e) transfers made without additional consideration to confirm, correct, modify or supplement a transfer previously made;
(f) transfers by operation of law without actual consideration, including, but not limited to, transfers occurring by virtue of death or bankruptcy of the owner of real property interest;
(g) transfers made in partition of land and improvements thereto, pursuant to chapter 241 of the General Laws;
(h) transfers to a charitable organization, as defined in clause Third of section 5 of chapter 59 of the General Laws, or a religious organization; provided, however, that the real property interests so transferred shall be held solely for affordable housing related uses that are consistent with the uses allowed by the Arlington affordable housing trust fund established pursuant to section 55C of chapter 44 of the General Laws;
(i) transfers for a mortgagee in foreclosure of the mortgage held by the mortgagee, and transfers of the property subject to a mortgage to the mortgagee in consideration of the forbearance of the mortgagee from closing such mortgage; and
(j) transfers consisting of the division of marital assets pursuant to section 34 of chapter 208 of the General Laws or other provisions of law.
SECTION 5. The town of Arlington shall not, by by-law or otherwise, eliminate or reduce any exemption set forth in section 4.
SECTION 6. The fee shall be paid to the town of Arlington and deposited into the Arlington affordable housing trust fund pursuant to said section 55C of said chapter 44, and appropriations therefrom shall be limited to financing affordable housing and reasonable amounts for personnel and other costs. The town of Arlington shall have such remedies to collect the fee as provided by law with respect to the collection of real property taxes, including collection and imposing liens for any outstanding transfer fee.
SECTION 7. The town of Arlington may, by by-law, adopt additional requirements, exemptions, waivers and regulations to implement or enforce the fee, consistent with this act.
SECTION 8. The town of Arlington shall require a copy of the deed or other instrument evidencing such transfer and shall be accompanied by:
(a) an affidavit signed under oath or under the pains and penalties of perjury by the purchaser and seller attesting to the purchase price;
(b) the applicable fee owed or, if applicable, an affidavit of intent to seek one of the permissible exemptions, as described in section 4 for that property by the purchaser; and
(c) the basis, if any, upon which the transfer is claimed to be exempt in whole or in part from the fee.
SECTION 9. Upon receipt of the transfer fee or satisfactory evidence of exemption, the town of Arlington or its designee shall promptly thereafter issue a certificate indicating that the fee has been paid or that the transfer is exempt from the fee. The Middlesex South registry of deeds shall not record or register a deed unless the deed is accompanied by such certificate.
SECTION 10. The town of Arlington shall prepare and issue an annual report that:
(a) identifies fee receipts;
(b) quantifies affordable housing programs funded, including type and purpose; and
(c) evaluates the impact of the affordable housing programs, including, but not limited to, to the extent reasonably possible and permitted by applicable law, the number and demographics of individuals and families served as well as measures of housing stability and wealth generation in the community.
SECTION 11. Acceptance of this act by the town of Arlington shall be first by vote of approval at an annual town meeting, to be followed by an affirmative vote of a majority of the voters at any regular or special election at which the question of acceptance is placed on the ballot.
SECTION 12. Sections l to 10, inclusive, shall take effect 30 days after acceptance by the town of Arlington pursuant to section 11.
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An Act to further lead remediation in rental housing by increasing the deleading credit
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[{'Id': 'S_G1', 'Name': 'Sean Garballey', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/S_G1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T15:23:50.88'}, {'Id': 'KWP1', 'Name': 'Kelly W. Pease', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/KWP1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-26T11:36:35.4566667'}, {'Id': 'DFD1', 'Name': 'David F. DeCoste', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DFD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-26T16:32:15.3433333'}, {'Id': 'S_G2', 'Name': 'Steven Ultrino', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/S_G2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-27T14:32:38.7466667'}, {'Id': 'M_C1', 'Name': 'Mike Connolly', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/M_C1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-30T10:40:23.69'}, {'Id': 'JPL1', 'Name': 'Jack Patrick Lewis', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JPL1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-30T10:40:23.69'}, {'Id': 'PJD1', 'Name': 'Paul J. Donato', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PJD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-30T11:56:48.2266667'}, {'Id': 'JSC1', 'Name': 'Josh S. Cutler', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JSC1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-31T10:27:36.02'}, {'Id': 'S_M1', 'Name': 'Samantha Montaño', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/S_M1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-31T16:22:05.0966667'}, {'Id': 'PMO', 'Name': "Patrick M. O'Connor", 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PMO', 'ResponseDate': '2023-02-02T11:06:37.48'}, {'Id': 'MPK1', 'Name': 'Michael P. Kushmerek', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MPK1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-02-02T11:06:37.48'}, {'Id': 'DMR1', 'Name': 'David M. Rogers', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DMR1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-02-06T10:39:25.17'}, {'Id': 'JRO0', 'Name': 'Jacob R. Oliveira', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JRO0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-02-06T12:35:07.5866667'}, {'Id': 'MDB0', 'Name': 'Michael D. Brady', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MDB0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-02-06T15:00:47.4866667'}, {'Id': 'DMD1', 'Name': 'Daniel M. Donahue', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DMD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-02-10T14:08:19.84'}, {'Id': 'TFB1', 'Name': 'Tricia Farley-Bouvier', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/TFB1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-02-14T10:25:14.02'}, {'Id': 'TTN1', 'Name': 'Tram T. Nguyen', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/TTN1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-02-27T11:49:32.12'}, {'Id': 'DWG1', 'Name': 'Danielle W. Gregoire', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DWG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-03-06T18:54:15.88'}, {'Id': 'T_V1', 'Name': 'Tommy Vitolo', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/T_V1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-09-15T14:25:23.1466667'}]
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By Representative Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2802) of Sean Garballey and others relative to rental housing deleading income tax credit. Revenue.
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SECTION 1: Section 6(e) of chapter 62 of the General Laws as appearing in the 2018 Official Edition is hereby amended by replacing the words “one thousand five hundred dollars” with the words “fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000).”
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An Act to empower municipal appropriating authorities the ability to exempt annual debt and interest charges from the Regional Vocational Technical School District from its levy limit
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[{'Id': 'S_G1', 'Name': 'Sean Garballey', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/S_G1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T12:46:06.3566667'}]
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By Representative Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2803) of Sean Garballey for legislation to empower municipal appropriating authorities the ability to exempt annual debt and interest charges from regional vocational technical school districts from its levy limit. Revenue.
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Chapter 59 Section 21C of the MA General Laws is hereby amended by adding after subsection (n) the following:
(o) The local appropriating authority may, by accepting this paragraph, provide that taxes may thereafter be assessed in excess of the amount otherwise allowed by this section, solely for payment, in whole or in part, of Regional Vocational school debt service charges that the school board responsible for determining the debt service charges certifies were not in fiscal year two thousand and twenty paid by local taxes.
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[{'Id': 'DCG1', 'Name': 'Denise C. Garlick', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DCG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T14:56:03.9733333'}, {'Id': 'AJS1', 'Name': 'Adam Scanlon', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/AJS1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-03-07T11:41:03.9933333'}]
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By Representative Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2804) of Denise C. Garlick and Adam Scanlon relative to medical and dental expense income tax deductions. Revenue.
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SECTION 1. Section 3 of chapter 62, as appearing in the 2018 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out, in lines 304 and 305, the words “; provided, however, that the individual itemizes deductions on his federal income tax return”.
SECTION 2. The department of revenue shall promulgate regulations necessary to implement and administer this act.
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An Act to provide an income tax exemption for certain individuals caring for their elderly relatives
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[{'Id': 'CMG1', 'Name': 'Colleen M. Garry', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CMG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-10T15:01:26.6966667'}, {'Id': 'RME1', 'Name': 'Rodney M. Elliott', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RME1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-23T09:29:25.8966667'}, {'Id': 'JSC1', 'Name': 'Josh S. Cutler', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JSC1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-26T17:51:16.7433333'}, {'Id': 'CAD1', 'Name': 'Carol A. Doherty', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CAD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-02-07T10:25:01.9133333'}, {'Id': 'BET0', 'Name': 'Bruce E. Tarr', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BET0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-04-06T12:48:50.1166667'}]
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By Representative Garry of Dracut, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2805) of Colleen M. Garry and others relative to tax credits for persons caring for elderly relatives at home. Revenue.
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SECTION 1. Chapter 62 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2014 Official Edition, is hereby amended in Section 3, by adding at the end of Part B, Paragraph (b)(1), the following subparagraph:— (D) an additional exemption of four thousand dollars if the taxpayer provided more than one-half of the support for an elderly relative who has attained the age of seventy before the taxable year; provided that the elderly relative resided with the taxpayer for more than six months of the taxable year and; provided further, that the adjusted gross income of the taxpayer does not exceed thirty thousand dollars for the year in which the exemption is being claimed.
SECTION 2. Chapter 62 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2014 Official Edition, is hereby amended in Section 3, by adding at the end of Part B, paragraph (b)(2), the following subparagraph:— (D) an additional exemption of four thousand dollars if the taxpayer provided more than one-half of the support for an elderly relative who has attained the age of seventy before the taxable year, provided that the elderly relative resided with the taxpayer for more than six months of the taxable year and; provided further, that the adjusted gross income of the taxpayer does not exceed forty thousand dollars for the taxable year in which the exemption is being claimed.
SECTION 3. The commissioner shall adopt rules and regulations governing the provisions of this act that are not inconsistent with the provisions contained herein.
SECTION 4. The provisions of this act shall be effective for taxable years beginning January 1, 2022.
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By Representative Garry of Dracut, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2806) of Colleen M. Garry relative to making assisted living programs eligible for tax increment financing and allowing municipalities to provide flexible targeted incentives. Revenue.
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Section 1. Notwithstanding any special or general law, or rule or regulation to the contrary, an assisted living program shall be eligible through Economic Assistance Coordinating Council for a Tax Increment Financing allowing municipalities to provide flexible targeted incentives to stimulate job-creating development.
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An Act relative to an income tax exemption for survivors of terrorism who have lost one or more limbs
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By Representative Garry of Dracut, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2807) of Colleen M. Garry relative to income tax exemptions for certain survivors of acts of terrorism. Revenue.
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SECTION 1. Chapter 62 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2014 Official Edition, is hereby amended in Section 3, by adding at the end of Part B, Paragraph (b)(1), the following subparagraph:— (D) an additional exemption in the amount the taxpayer would normally owe if the taxpayer lost one or more limbs during an act of terrorism provided that the taxpayer was a resident of Massachusetts when the act occurred.
SECTION 2. Chapter 62 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2010 Official Edition, is hereby amended in Section 3, by adding at the end of Part B, paragraph (b)(2), the following subparagraph:— (D) an additional exemption in the amount the taxpayer would normally owe if the taxpayer lost one or more limbs during an act of terrorism provided that the taxpayer was a resident of Massachusetts when the act occurred.
SECTION 3. The commissioner shall adopt rules and regulations governing the provisions of this act that are not inconsistent with the provisions contained herein.
SECTION 4. The provisions of this act shall be effective for taxable years beginning January 1, 2015.
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An Act to grant state income tax exemption for school fees and charges
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By Representative Garry of Dracut, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2808) of Colleen M. Garry relative to an income tax deduction for certain school expenses. Revenue.
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SECTION 1. Section 3 of Chapter 62 of the General Laws is hereby amended to add the following new subsection:
B.(a) (17). In addition to any other deduction from Part B income so-called, a taxpayer may deduct any fee paid to a municipality or public school district for the purpose of transportation for a student to or from a public school, and/or participation by a student in an athletic, academic, enrichment or student activity program at a public school.”
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An Act relative to the establishment of a means tested senior citizen property tax exemption
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[{'Id': 'CLG1', 'Name': 'Carmine Lawrence Gentile', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CLG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-13T15:04:54.7866667'}, {'Id': 'DFD1', 'Name': 'David F. DeCoste', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DFD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-13T15:05:12.2733333'}, {'Id': 'ALD1', 'Name': "Angelo L. D'Emilia", 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/ALD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-02-09T13:24:41.52'}, {'Id': 'SSH1', 'Name': 'Steven S. Howitt', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SSH1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-02-09T09:34:40.3133333'}, {'Id': 'HEK1', 'Name': 'Hannah Kane', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/HEK1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-02-09T09:19:26.5733333'}, {'Id': 'PJK1', 'Name': 'Patrick Joseph Kearney', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PJK1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-02-16T16:13:53.72'}, {'Id': 'AJS1', 'Name': 'Adam Scanlon', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/AJS1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-13T16:04:42.4466667'}, {'Id': 'PSS1', 'Name': 'Priscila S. Sousa', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PSS1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-02-15T07:59:27.7833333'}, {'Id': 'BET0', 'Name': 'Bruce E. Tarr', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BET0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-04-03T14:21:20.2633333'}]
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By Representatives Gentile of Sudbury and DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2809) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile, David F. DeCoste and others relative to the establishment of a means tested senior citizen property tax exemption. Revenue.
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Chapter 59 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2016 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after section 5N the following section:-
Section 5O. (a) As used in this section, the following words shall have the following meanings:--
“Parcel”, a unit of real property as defined by the assessors of the city or town under the deed for the property, including a condominium unit.
“Income”, taxpayer’s total income for the purposes of the circuit breaker income tax credit, as defined in paragraph (1) of subsection (k) of section 6 of chapter 62.
(b) In any city or town that accepts the provisions of this section, with respect to each qualifying parcel of real property classified as Class one, residential there shall be an exemption from the property tax equal to the total amount of tax that would otherwise be assessed without this exemption less the sum of: (i) 10 per cent of income, or such other percentage of income as determined under subsection (d); and (ii) the circuit breaker income tax credit under subsection (k) of section 6 of chapter 62 the applicant was eligible to receive in the year prior to the application being filed. In no event shall property taxes be reduced by more than 50 per cent by this exemption.
(c) The board of assessors may deny an application for an exemption pursuant to this section if they find the applicant has excessive assets that place them outside of the intended recipients of the senior exemption created by this section. Real property shall qualify for the exemption under subsection (b) if all of the following criteria are met:
(1) the real property is owned and occupied by a person whose prior year’s income did not exceed the income limit established in clause (i) of paragraph (3) of subsection (k) of section 6 of chapter 62 and adjusted pursuant to paragraph (4) of subsection (k) of section 6 of chapter 62 for the prior year, whichever such income limit applies to the individual’s filing status;
(2) the real property is owned by a single applicant age 65 or older at the close of the previous year or jointly by persons either of whom is age 65 or above at the close of the previous year and if the joint applicant is 60 years of age or older;
(3) the real property is owned and occupied by the applicant or joint applicants as their domicile;
(4) the applicant or at least 1 of the joint applicants has been domiciled in the city or town for at least 10 consecutive years before filing an application for the exemption;
(5) the maximum assessed value of the domicile does not exceed (i) the prior year’s average assessed value of a single family residence for the city or town plus 10 per cent; and (ii) the valuation limit established in clause (ii) of paragraph (3) of subsection (k) of section 6 of chapter 62 and adjusted pursuant to paragraph (4) of said subsection (k) of said section 6 of said chapter 62 for the prior year; and
(6) the board of assessors has approved the application.
(d) The exemption under subsection (b) shall be in addition to any other exemption allowable under the General Laws; provided, however that there shall be a dollar cap on all the exemptions granted pursuant to this section equal to .5 per cent of the fiscal year’s total residential property tax levy for the city or town, including the levy for any regional high school if not included in the city’s or town’s tax levy at some subsequent date with the total exemption amount granted by this section allocated proportionally within the tax levy on all residential taxpayers. After the first year of such exemption, the total cap on the exemptions granted pursuant to this section shall be set annually by the board of selectmen, in the case of a town, the city manager, in the case of a city under a Plan E form of government, or the city council, in the case of all other cities, within a range of .5 to 1 per cent of the residential property tax levy for the city or town, including the levy for any regional high school. In the event that benefits to the applicants may be limited because the percentage established annually by the selectmen, city manager or city council would otherwise be exceeded, the benefits shall be allocated by raising the income percentage as required in subsection (b) as necessary to not exceed the cap. In the event the cap exceeds the need for the exemption, the total cap on the exemptions granted by this section shall be reduced to meet the need.
(e) A person who seeks to qualify for the exemption under subsection (b) shall, before the deadline established by the board of assessors, file an application, on a form to be adopted by the board of assessors, with the supporting documentation of the applicant’s income and assets as described in the application. The application shall be filed each year for which the applicant seeks the exemption.
(f) No exemption shall be granted under this section until the department of revenue certifies a residential tax rate for the applicable tax year where the total exemption amount is raised by a burden shift within the residential tax levy.
(g) The exemption under this section shall expire every three years after its acceptance or re-acceptance; provided, however, that a city or town which has accepted this section may re-accept this section for additional 3-year intervals by a vote of the legislative body of said city or town.
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By Representative Day of Stoneham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 281) of Michael S. Day relative to the security of personal financial information. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
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SECTION 1: Section 1 of chapter 93H as appearing in the 2016 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out said section and inserting in place thereof the following section:-
Section 1. (a) As used in this chapter, the following words shall, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, have the following meanings:
"Access device", a card issued by a financial institution that contains a magnetic stripe, microprocessor chip, or other means for storage of information which includes, but is not limited to, a credit card, debit card, or stored value card.
“Agency”, any agency, executive office, department, board, commission, bureau, division or authority of the commonwealth, or any of its branches, or of any political subdivision thereof.
“Breach of security”, the unauthorized acquisition or unauthorized use of unencrypted data or, encrypted electronic data and the confidential process or key that is capable of compromising the security, confidentiality, or integrity of personal information, maintained by a person or agency that creates an identifiable risk of identity theft or fraud. A good faith but unauthorized acquisition of personal information by a person or agency, or employee or agent thereof, for the lawful purposes of such person or agency, is not a breach of security unless the personal information is used in an unauthorized manner or subject to further unauthorized disclosure.
“Data”, any material upon which written, drawn, spoken, visual, or electromagnetic information or images are recorded or preserved, regardless of physical form or characteristics.
“Encrypted”, transformation of data through the use of a 128-bit or higher algorithmic process into a form in which there is a low probability of assigning meaning without use of a confidential process or key, unless further defined by regulation of the department of consumer affairs and business regulation.
"Financial institution", any office of a trust company, commercial bank, industrial loan company, savings bank, savings and loan association, cooperative bank or credit union chartered by the commonwealth or by another state of the United States, the District of Columbia, the commonwealth of Puerto Rico, a territory of possession of the United States, or a country other than the United States, or a national banking association, federal savings and loan association, federal savings bank or federal credit union.
“Information security program”, the administrative, technical, or physical safeguards that a covered entity uses to access, collect, distribute, process, protect, store, use, transmit, dispose of, or otherwise handle personal information.
“Notice”, shall include:
(i) written notice;
(ii) electronic notice, if notice provided is consistent with the provisions regarding electronic records and signatures set forth in § 7001 (c) of Title 15 of the United States Code; and chapter 110G; or
(iii) substitute notice, if the person or agency required to provide notice demonstrates that the cost of providing written notice will exceed $250,000, or that the affected class of Massachusetts residents to be notified exceeds 500,000 residents, or that the person or agency does not have sufficient contact information to provide notice.
“Person”, a natural person, corporation, association, partnership or other legal entity.
“Personal information”, a resident’s first name and last name or first initial and last name in combination with any 1 or more of the following data elements that relate to such resident:
(a) Social Security number;
(b) driver’s license number or state-issued identification card number;
(c) financial account number, or credit or debit card number, with or without any required security code, access code, personal identification number or password, that would permit access to a resident’s financial account; or
(d) biometric indicator of the consumer used to gain access to financial accounts of the consumer; provided, however, that “Personal information” shall not include information that is lawfully obtained from publicly available information, or from federal, state or local government records lawfully made available to the general public.
"Service provider", a person or entity that stores, processes, or transmits access device data on behalf of another person or entity.
“Substitute notice”, shall consist of all of the following:
(i) electronic mail notice, if the person or agency has electronic mail addresses for the members of the affected class of Massachusetts residents;
(ii) clear and conspicuous posting of the notice on the home page of the person or agency if the person or agency maintains a website; and
(iii) publication in or broadcast through media or medium that provides notice throughout the commonwealth.
(b) The department of consumer affairs and business regulation may adopt regulations, from time to time, to revise the definition of “encrypted”, as used in this chapter, to reflect applicable technological advancements.
SECTION 2. Section 2 of said chapter 93H is hereby further amended by striking out the first paragraph and inserting in place thereof the following paragraphs:-
Section 2. (a) The department of consumer affairs and business regulation shall adopt regulations relative to any person that owns or licenses personal information about a resident of the commonwealth. Such regulations shall require a person subject to this chapter to develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive information security program that contains administrative, technical, and physical safeguards that are reasonably designed to (1) ensure the security and confidentiality of personal information of residents of the commonwealth, (2) protect against any anticipated threats or hazards to the security or integrity of such information; and (3) protect against unauthorized acquisition of such information that could result in substantial harm to the individuals to whom such information relates.
The regulations shall require a person subject to this chapter to (1) designate an employee or employees to coordinate the information security program, (2) identify reasonably foreseeable internal and external risks to the security, confidentiality, and integrity of sensitive financial account information and sensitive personal information and assess the sufficiency of any safeguards in place to control these risks, including consideration of risks in each relevant area of the covered entity’s operations, (3) design and implement information safeguards to control the risks identified in its risk assessment, and regularly assess the effectiveness of the safeguards’ key controls, systems, and procedures, and (4) oversee third-party service providers by taking reasonable steps to select and retain third-party service providers that are capable of maintaining appropriate safeguards for personal information and requiring third-party service providers by contract to implement and maintain such safeguards.
A person shall be deemed to be in compliance with this chapter if it is subject to 15 U.S.C. 6801, 42 U.S.C. 1320d–2, or 42 U.S.C. 17932 and 17937 and the regulations promulgated under these sections.
SECTION 3: Section 3 of said chapter 93H is hereby further amended by striking out the third paragraph and inserting in place thereof the following paragraph:- The notice to be provided to the resident shall include, but not be limited to, the consumer’s right to obtain a police report, how a consumer requests a security freeze and the necessary information to be provided when requesting the security freeze, and any fees required to be paid to any of the consumer reporting agencies.
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{'Id': 'AHP1', 'Name': 'Alice Hanlon Peisch', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/AHP1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T12:34:14.177'}
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By Representatives Gentile of Sudbury and Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2810) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Alice Hanlon Peisch and Michael J. Barrett (by vote of the town) that the town of Lincoln be authorized to establish a means tested senior citizen property tax exemption program in said town. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]
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a. As used in this section, the following words shall have the following meanings:
"town", shall be the Town of Lincoln, Massachusetts, Middlesex County.
"Parcel", a unit of real property as defined by the assessors of the town under the deed for the property, including a condominium unit.
"Income", taxpayer's total income for the purpose of the circuit breaker income tax credit, as defined in the paragraph (1) of subsection (k) of section 6 of chapter 62.
b. With respect to each qualifying parcel of real property classified as Class one, residential in the town there shall be an exemption from the property tax equal to the total amount of tax that would otherwise be assessed without this exemption less the sum of: (i) 10 per cent of income, or such other percentage of income as determined under subsection (d); and (ii) the circuit breaker income tax credit under subsection (k) of section 6 of chapter 62 the applicant was eligible to receive in ther year prior to the application being filed. In no event shall property taxes be reduce by more than 50 percent by this exemption.
c. The board of assessors may deny an application for an exemption pursuant to this section if they find the applicant has excessive assets that place them outside of the intended recipients of the senior exemption created by this section. Real property shall qualify for the exemption under subsection (b) if all of the following criteria are met:
1. the real property is owned and occupied by a person whose prior year's income did not exceed the income limit established in clause (i) of paragraph (3) of subsection (k) of section 6 of chapter 62 and adjusted pursuant to paragraph (4) of subsection (k) of section 6 of chapter 62 for the prior year, whichever such income limit applied to the individual's filing status;
2. the real property is owned and occupied by a signle applicant age 65 or older at the close of the previous year or jointly by persons either of whom is age 65 or above at the close of the previous year and if the joint applicant is 60 years of age, or older;
3. the real property is owned and occupied by the applicant or joint applicants as their domicile;
4. the applicant or at least 1 of the joint applicants has been domiciled in the town of Lincoln for at least 5 consecutive years before filing an application for the exemption;
5. the maximum assessed value of the domicile does not exceed the average value, plu 10%, of all single-family dwelling units in the Town of Lincoln
6. the board of assessors has approved the application.
d. The exemption under subsection (b) shall be in addition to any other exemption allowable under the Genderal Laws; provided, however that there shall be a dollar cap on all the exemptions granted pursuant to this section equal to .5 percent of the fiscal year's total property tax levy for the town, including the levy for any regional high school if not included in the town's tax levy at some subsequent date with the total exemption amount granted by this section allocated proportionally within the tax levy of all residential taxpayers. After the first year of such exemption, the total cap on the exemptions granted pursuant to this section shall be set annually by the bord of selectmen, within a range of 0.5 to 1.0 percent of the residential property tax levy for the town including the levy for any regional high school. In the event that benefits to the applicants may be limited because the percentage established annually by the selectmen would otherwise be exceeded, the benefits shall be allocated by raising the income percentage as required in subsection (b) as necessary to not exceed the cap. In the event the cap exceeds the need for the exemption, the total cap on the exemptions granted by this section shall be reduced to meet the need.
e. A person who seeks to qualify to qualify for the exemption under subsection (b) shall, before the deadline established by the board of assessors, file an application, on a form to be adopted by the board of assessors, with the supporting documentation of the applicant's incmome and assets as described in the application. The application shall be filed each year for which the applicant seeks the exemption.
f. No exemption shall be granted under this section until the department of revenue certifies a residential tax rate for the applicable tax year where the total exemption amount is raised by a burden shift within the residential tax levy.
g. the exemption under this section shall expire every three years after its acceptance or re-acceptance; provided, however, that the town may re-accept this section for additional 3-year intervals by a vote of Town Meeting.
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By Representatives González of Springfield and Moran of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2811) of Carlos González, Michael J. Moran and others for legislation to establish a tax incentive program for micro businesses to hire formerly incarcerated individuals and individuals receiving transitional benefits. Revenue.
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SECTION 1. Section 6 of chapter 62 of the General Laws, as most recently amended by section 103 of chapter 268 of the Acts of 2022, is hereby further amended by adding the following subsection:-
(dd) (1) For purposes of this subsection, “formerly incarcerated individual” shall mean an individual discharged from a correctional facility, house of correction, prison or jail within the last 5 years.
(2) An employer that is not a business corporation subject to the excise under 63, shall be allowed a credit equal to $2,000 for each formerly incarcerated individual or individual receiving transitional assistance under chapter 18, hired by the employer, against the tax liability imposed by this chapter.
(3) To be eligible for a credit under this subsection: (i) the employer’s primary place of employment shall be in the commonwealth; (ii) the employer shall employ not more than 10 employees; (iii) the employer shall report not more than $250,000 of gross profit in the previous taxable year; and (iv) the primary residence of the formerly incarcerated individual or individual receiving transitional assistance under chapter 18 shall be in the commonwealth.
(4) An employer that is eligible for and claims the credit allowed under this subsection in a taxable year with respect to the employment of a formerly incarcerated individual or individual receiving transitional assistance under chapter 18 shall be eligible for the credit in each subsequent taxable year for a period of 10 taxable years, subject to the continued employment of the formerly incarcerated individual from the time of hire.
SECTION 2. Chapter 23A of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding the following section:-
Section 70. There shall be established a micro business worker development and training program, administered by the executive office of housing and economic development, for the purposes of promoting micro business development and job creation and reducing recidivism. Each employer eligible to receive a credit under subsection (dd) of section 6 of chapter 62 shall receive the following: (i) $15,000 in the first year of credit eligibility; (ii) $13,500 in the second year of credit eligibility; (iii) $12,000 in the third year of credit eligibility; (iv) $10,500 in the fourth year of credit eligibility; and (v) $9,000 in the fifth year of credit eligibility.
There is hereby established within the executive office of housing and economic development the micro business worker development and training fund which shall be considered an expendable trust fund on the books of the commonwealth and, to which shall be credited not less than 15 per cent of funds appropriated for the council of state governments justice reinvestment reserve, not less than 15 per cent of funds appropriated for the community empowerment and reinvestment grant program, not less than 15 per cent of funds appropriated for the urban agenda economic development grants, not less than 15 per cent of funds appropriated for the demonstration workforce development program, not less than 15 per cent of funds appropriated for re-entry programs at the department of correction, monies authorized by the general court and specifically designated to be credited to said fund and any grants, gifts or any other monies directed to the fund. All monies credited under this section shall remain in said micro business worker development and training fund, not subject to appropriation, to meet the obligations of the program set forth in this section. The executive office of housing and economic development shall not utilize said monies for any purpose other than the micro business worker development and training fund as established herein. Deposits to the fund shall be made in accordance with section 34 of chapter 29 in such manner as will secure the highest interest rate available consistent with the safety of the fund and with the requirement that all amounts on deposit be available for immediate withdrawal at any time. The fund shall be expended only for the purposes of this section at the direction of the executive office of housing and economic development and any unexpended balances shall be redeposited, as herein provided, for future use consistent with this section.
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An Act establishing fairness for agricultural laborers
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[{'Id': 'C_G1', 'Name': 'Carlos González', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/C_G1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T10:29:42.37'}, {'Id': 'A_G0', 'Name': 'Adam Gomez', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/A_G0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T18:48:24.5333333'}, {'Id': 'L_S1', 'Name': 'Lindsay N. Sabadosa', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/L_S1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T10:43:09.81'}, {'Id': 'BLW1', 'Name': 'Bud L. Williams', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BLW1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T13:35:51.37'}]
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By Representative González of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2812) of Carlos González and others relative to providing certain tax credits for employers of agricultural workers and labor rights for agricultural laborers. Revenue.
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SECTION 1. Section 6 of chapter 62 of the General Laws, as most recently amended by section 103 of chapter 268 of the Acts of 2022, is hereby further amended by adding the following subsection:-
(dd) A taxpayer who employs persons engaged in agricultural and farm work, including seasonal agricultural and farm work, as defined in section 2 of Chapter 151, except when the employee is a parent, spouse, child or other member of the employer's immediate family, shall be allowed a credit against the tax liability imposed by this chapter as follows: the amount of the credit shall equal the herein specified percentage of the hourly wages paid for agricultural and farm work that exceeds the employee’s regular hourly rate as overtime wages pursuant to section 1A of said Chapter 151. For taxpayers who employ persons engaged in year-round agricultural and farm work, as defined in section 2 of Chapter 151, the credit shall be up to 30% of the hourly wages paid for agricultural and farm work that exceeds the employee’s hourly rate of pay as overtime wages paid; for taxpayers who employ persons engaged in seasonal agricultural and farm work, as defined in section 2 of Chapter 151, the credit shall be up to 50% of the hourly wages paid for agricultural and farm work that exceeds the employee’s hourly rate of pay as overtime wages paid.
SECTION 2. Chapter 63 of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding the following section:--
Section 82. A taxpayer who employs persons engaged in agricultural and farm work, including seasonal agricultural and farm work, as defined in section 2 of Chapter 151, except when the employee is a parent, spouse, child or other member of the employer's immediate family, shall be allowed a credit against the tax liability imposed by this chapter as follows: the amount of the credit shall equal the herein specified percentage of the hourly wages paid for agricultural and farm work that exceeds the employee’s regular hourly rate as overtime wages pursuant to section 1A of said Chapter 151. For taxpayers who employ persons engaged in year-round agricultural and farm work, as defined in section 2 of Chapter 151, the credit shall be up to 30% of the hourly wages paid for agricultural and farm work that exceeds the employee’s hourly rate of pay as overtime wages paid; for taxpayers who employ persons engaged in seasonal agricultural and farm work, as defined in section 2 of Chapter 151, the credit shall be up to 50% of the hourly wages paid for agricultural and farm work that exceeds the employee’s hourly rate of pay as overtime wages paid.
SECTION 3. Chapter 136 of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding the following section:-
Section 17 (a) Every person employed in agricultural and farm work, as defined in section 2 of chapter 151, who is not the parent, child, spouse, or other member of the employer’s immediate family, shall be entitled to accrue paid time off at the rate of 1 hour for every 40 hours worked, up to a maximum of 55 hours per benefit year. A benefit year shall be defined as a calendar year.
(b) Agricultural employees shall begin accruing earned paid time off commencing on the date of hire of the employee or the date this law becomes effective, whichever is later, but employees shall not be entitled to use accrued paid time off until the 45th calendar day following commencement of their employment. On or after this 45-day waiting period, employees may use earned time off as it accrues. Any seasonal agricultural employee, as defined in section 2 of Chapter 151, returning to the same employer as the previous harvest season shall be assumed to be continuing employee for the subsequent benefit year and will not be subjected to the 45-day waiting period.
(c) At the beginning of every benefit year, January 1, all accrued paid time off for agricultural workers, including seasonal agricultural employees as defined in section 2 of Chapter 151, will be reset to zero hours, regardless of whether the accrued paid time off has been exhausted.
(d) All accrued paid time off taken by an agricultural employee shall be compensated at the normal rate of pay during the period the accrued time off is taken.
(e) Agricultural employees shall be allowed to take accrued paid time off for any reason, as long as the employee has the available time requested, except for sick time regulated by section 148C of chapter 149.
(f) Agricultural employees shall not be retaliated against, disciplined, or terminated for using any of their available accrued paid time off.
(g) Nothing in this section shall be construed to discourage or prohibit an employer from allowing the accrual of earned paid time off at a faster rate, or the use of earned paid time off at an earlier date, than this section requires.
(h) The Department of Labor Standards shall promulgate regulations governing the accrual, use and payment for the worker time off required under this section.
SECTION 4. Section 1A of chapter 151 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting at the end of the first sentence, after the word “employed”, the following words:-
; provided, however, that with respect to employers employing employees engaged in seasonal agricultural and farm work as defined in section 2, no employer in the commonwealth shall employ any such employee for a work week longer than 55 hours unless such employee receives compensation for his employment in excess of 55 hours at a rate not less than one and one-half times the regular rate at which he is employed.
SECTION 5. Said section 1A of said chapter 151 is hereby further amended by striking out clause 19.
SECTION 6. Section 2 of said chapter 151 is hereby amended by striking out, in the definition of ‘Occupation,’ after the words “professional service”, the words “agricultural and farm work,”.
SECTION 7. Said section 2 of said chapter 151 is hereby further amended by adding the following definition:-
“Seasonal”, when modifying “agricultural and farm work” as used in this chapter, means labor performed during a period of an agricultural business's operation of growing and harvesting (a) lasting not more than 235 consecutive days that include the months of June, July, and August, or (b) beginning not earlier than the first day of August nor later than the first day of September and lasting not more than 100 continuous days.
SECTION 8. Section 2A of said chapter 151 is hereby amended by striking out, in the second sentence the word “$8.00” and replacing it with the following words:--
the minimum wage set forth in section 1 of this chapter.
SECTION 9. Chapter 149 of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding the following new section:
Section 204. Every person employed in agricultural and farm work as defined in section 2 of chapter 151 shall be allotted two paid 15-minute breaks if laboring 8 hours or more during any given workday: one break before and one break after the meal break required by section 100.
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By Representative González of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2813) of Carlos González and others for legislation to establish voluntary contribution check-off boxes on state tax returns to provide financial assistance to the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination. Revenue.
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SECTION 1. Chapter 10 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 35SSS the following section:-
Section 35TTT. There shall be established and set up on the books of the commonwealth a separate fund, to be known as the Massachusetts Against Discrimination Fund. The fund shall be used by the commission against discrimination to offset costs associated with its investigation, prosecution and adjudication of claims of unlawful discrimination, and to assist with its training of public and private entities and individuals to prevent and remediate unlawful discrimination consistent with sections one through ten of chapter 151B. The commission may use the fund for necessary and reasonable administrative and personnel costs related to the specific purposes of the fund.
The fund shall consist of all revenues received by the commonwealth pursuant to the voluntary check-off donation indicated on the department of revenue's annual income tax return authorized by section 6O of chapter 62 and from public and private sources as gifts, grants and donations authorized by section 3(14) of chapter 151B to further eradicate unlawful discrimination in the commonwealth. Funds deposited and expended from the fund shall not be assessed any indirect costs.
The state treasurer shall deposit amounts in the fund in accordance with section 34 of chapter 29 in a manner that will secure the highest interest rate available consistent with the safety of the fund and with the requirement that all amounts on deposit shall be available for immediate withdrawal at any time. The fund may be expended by the commission against discrimination without further appropriation for the purposes stated in this section and any funds remaining at the end of any fiscal year shall not revert to the General Fund and shall be available for use in subsequent fiscal years.
SECTION 2. Chapter 62 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 6N the following section:-
Section 6O. A person filing an individual or a joint return may voluntarily contribute all or part of any refund to which they are entitled, or may voluntarily add an amount on to any amount due, to be credited to the Massachusetts Against Discrimination Fund established in section 35TTT of chapter 10.
A contribution under this section may be made with respect to any taxable year at the time of filing a return of the tax established by this chapter for such taxable year. The commissioner shall prescribe the manner in which the contribution shall be made on the face of the return required by section 5 of chapter 62C; provided, however, that the commissioner shall assure that taxpayers filing any such forms are made clearly aware of their ability to make the contributions provided for by this section.
The commissioner shall annually report the total amount designated under this section to the state treasurer, who shall credit such amount to the Massachusetts Against Discrimination Fund.
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An Act relative to smart gun technology tax incentive program
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{'Id': 'C_G1', 'Name': 'Carlos González', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/C_G1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T10:59:02.733'}
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[{'Id': 'C_G1', 'Name': 'Carlos González', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/C_G1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T10:59:02.7333333'}, {'Id': 'CAD1', 'Name': 'Carol A. Doherty', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CAD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-03-21T14:08:59.62'}, {'Id': 'CLG1', 'Name': 'Carmine Lawrence Gentile', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CLG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-25T10:50:05.9366667'}, {'Id': 'DPL1', 'Name': 'David Paul Linsky', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DPL1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-25T11:22:47.98'}, {'Id': 'BLW1', 'Name': 'Bud L. Williams', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BLW1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T15:00:34.0866667'}]
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By Representative González of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2814) of Carlos González and others for legislation to create a commission (including members of the General Court) to review and approve claims for a smart gun technology tax incentive program. Revenue.
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SECTION 1. Section 121 of said chapter 140, as so appearing, is hereby amended by inserting after the definition of “trigger” the following two definitions:-
“smart gun”, is a firearm that can detect its authorized user(s) through identifying biometric technology (including fingerprints, facial recognition, etc.), blue tooth, or other technology-based identifying information. Additionally, the firearm’s safety mechanism, precluding the firearm from being fired, will be engaged unless the firearm has identified an authorized user.
“smart gun technology”, is any technological advancement that seeks to preclude someone from arming or firing a firearm except for authorized users.
SECTION 2. (a) Notwithstanding any special or general law to the contrary, there shall be a commission to review and approve claims for the smart gun technology tax incentive program established under the Department of Revenue. The commission shall consist of 13 members: 1 of whom shall be the commissioner of the Department of Revenue or their designees, who shall serve as chair; 1 of whom shall be the director of the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security or a designee; 2 of whom shall be the chairs of the Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security of their designees; 1 of whom shall be the Attorney General or a designee; and 8 of whom shall be appointed by the Governor or their designees.
(b) The commission shall evaluate filed claims by corporations seeking the tax incentive: (i) the amount of investment made by the corporation into the research and development of smart guns or smart gun technology; (ii) the amount of investments made in the form of hiring personnel in furtherance of manufacturing or research and development ; (iii) proposed standards for admission to the judiciary, including, but not limited to, age, education, community of origin, psychological and mental health; and (iv) any other information the commission deems relevant.
SECTION 3. Chapter 63 of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding after section 38JJ the following 2 sections:-
Section 38NN. (a)(1) A corporation subject to tax under this chapter, to the extent authorized by the smart gun tax incentive program established in subsection (d) of section 8A of chapter 23J, may be allowed a refundable jobs credit against the tax liability imposed under this chapter in an amount equal to that of the investments the corporation has made in research and development, manufacturing, or new employee hiring in furtherance of research and development of smart gun technology.
(2) A corporation taking a credit under this section shall commit to the creation of a minimum of 50 net new permanent full-time employees in the commonwealth for each year tax credit is claimed.
(3) A credit allowed under this section shall reduce the liability of the corporation under this chapter for the taxable year. If a credit claimed under this section by a corporation exceeds the corporation’s liability as otherwise determined under this chapter for the taxable year, 90 percent of such excess credit, to the extent authorized by the smart gun tax incentive program, shall be refundable to the corporation. Excess credit amounts shall not be carried forward to other taxable years.
(4) The department shall issue the refundable portion of the jobs credit without further appropriation and in accordance with the cumulative amount, including the current year costs of incentives allowed in previous years, which shall not exceed $5,000,000 annually.
SECTION 4. Section 10 of Chapter 269 is hereby amended by adding after the word “shotgun” in subsection (o), the following:-
(p) Whoever, within this Commonwealth, produces for sale, delivers or causes to be delivered, orders for delivery, sells or offers for sale, or fails to keep records regarding any firearm, rifle, or shotgun, that is not consistent with the definition of a “smart gun” as defined in Section 121 of Chapter 140 of the general laws, shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for a term of years provided that any sentence imposed under the provisions of this paragraph shall be subject to the minimum requirements of paragraph (a).
SECTION 5. Upon passage of this act, SECTIONS 1 through 3 shall take immediate effect and Section 4 shall take effect on January 1, 2030.
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An Act relative to tax abatement for permanently disabled veterans
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{'Id': 'KIG1', 'Name': 'Kenneth I. Gordon', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/KIG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-10T12:37:25.773'}
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[{'Id': 'KIG1', 'Name': 'Kenneth I. Gordon', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/KIG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-10T12:37:25.7733333'}]
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By Representative Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2815) of Kenneth I. Gordon relative to tax abatement for permanently disabled veterans. Revenue.
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SECTION 1. Clause twenty-second of section 5 of chapter 59 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out the second paragraph and inserting in the place thereof the following paragraph:-
(a) Soldiers and sailors who, as a result of disabilities contracted while in the line of duty, have a disability rating of ten per cent or more as determined by the Veterans Administration or by any branch of the armed forces. After the assessors have allowed an exemption under this clause, veterans who according to the records of the Veterans Administration by reason of such service in the armed forces of the United States have suffered in the line of duty permanent disability will not be required in any subsequent year to reapply or present further evidence of the existence of the facts in the city or town in which the exemption has been allowed. Further evidence of the existence of the facts will be required in subsequent years for veterans whose disabilities the Veterans Administration has not deemed permanent; provided, however, that the assessors may refuse to allow an exemption in any subsequent year if they become aware that the soldier or sailor did not satisfy all of the requisites of this clause at the time the exemption was first granted.
SECTION 2. Clause twenty-second E of Section 5 of said chapter 59, as so appearing, is hereby amended by striking out the second paragraph and inserting in the place thereof the following paragraph:-
“After the assessors have allowed an exemption under this clause, veterans who according to the records of the Veterans Administration by reason of such service in the armed forces of the United States have suffered in the line of duty permanent disability will not be required in any subsequent year to reapply or present further evidence of the existence of the facts in the city or town in which the exemption has been allowed; provided, however, that the assessors may refuse to allow an exemption in any subsequent year if they become aware that the soldier or sailor did not satisfy all of the requisites of this clause at the time the exemption was first granted. Further evidence of the existence of the facts will be required in subsequent years for veterans whose disabilities the Veterans Administration has not deemed permanent.”
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An Act repealing the property tax exemption for Massport lessees
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{'Id': 'KIG1', 'Name': 'Kenneth I. Gordon', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/KIG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-10T12:18:09.68'}
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[{'Id': 'KIG1', 'Name': 'Kenneth I. Gordon', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/KIG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-10T12:18:09.68'}]
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By Representative Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2816) of Kenneth I. Gordon relative to repealing property tax exemptions for certain lessees of Massachusetts Port Authority property. Revenue.
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SECTION 1. Chapter 465 of the acts of 1956 is hereby amended by striking out the first paragraph of section 17 and inserting in place thereof the following paragraph:-
The exercise of the powers granted by this act will be in all respects for the benefit of the people of the Commonwealth, for the increase of their commerce and prosperity, and for the improvement of their health and living conditions, and as the operation and maintenance of the projects by the authority will constitute the performance of essential governmental functions, the authority shall not be required to pay any taxes or assessments upon any project or any property acquired or used by the authority under the provisions of this act or upon the income therefrom, and the bonds issued under the provisions of this act, their transfer and the income therefrom (including any profit made on the sale therefrom) shall at all times be free from taxation within the commonwealth. However, real property of the authority, if leased, used, or occupied in connection with a business conducted for profit, shall, for the privilege of such lease, use or occupancy, be valued, classified, assessed, and taxed annually as of January 1 to the lessee, user, or occupant in the same manner and to the same extent as if such lessee, user, or occupant were the owner thereof in full. No tax assessed under this section shall be a lien upon the real estate with respect to which it is assessed; nor shall any tax be enforced by any sale or taking of such real estate; but the interest of any lessee therein may be sold or taken by the collector of the town in which the real estate lies for the non-payment of such taxes in the manner provided by law for the sale or taking of real estate for nonpayment of annual taxes. Notwithstanding the previous sentence, such collector may utilize all other remedies provided by chapter 60 of the general laws for the collection of annual taxes upon real estate and for the collection of taxes assessed under this section. The Authority is hereby authorized and empowered to enter into an agreement or agreements with the Boston Redevelopment Authority, with the approval of the mayor of the city, where the Authority will undertake to make the city annual payments in lieu of taxes in connection with any real property acquired and owned by the Authority as a part of the trade and transportation center, the amounts of such payments to be reasonable sums stipulated in such agreement or agreements or determined in accordance with a reasonable formula so stipulated. No such property shall be taxed to a lessee thereof from the Authority regardless of the date of acquisition of such property by the Authority. No revenue bonds of the Authority shall be issued pursuant to section four B of this act until the Authority shall have entered into such agreement or agreements with the Boston Redevelopment Authority, which agreement or agreements shall be conclusively deemed to comply with the provisions hereof if executed by the Boston Redevelopment Authority and the mayor of the city of Boston.
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An Act updating interest rates for property tax abatements
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{'Id': 'KIG1', 'Name': 'Kenneth I. Gordon', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/KIG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-10T11:35:28.263'}
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[{'Id': 'KIG1', 'Name': 'Kenneth I. Gordon', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/KIG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-10T11:35:28.2633333'}, {'Id': 'MJM2', 'Name': 'Mathew J. Muratore', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MJM2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-30T09:37:54.6833333'}]
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By Representative Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2817) of Kenneth I. Gordon and Mathew J. Muratore relative to the rate of interest applied to judgements for tax abatements on personal property. Revenue.
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SECTION 1. Section 64 of chapter 59 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out in line 108, the words “eight per cent” and inserting in place thereof the following words:
“a rate equal to the federal funds rate as published by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York as published on July 1 of the applicable fiscal year”
SECTION 2. Section 69 of chapter 59 of the General Laws, as so appearing, is hereby amended by striking out in line 5, the words “eight per cent” and inserting in place there of the following words:
“a rate equal to the federal funds rate as published by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York as published on July 1 of the applicable fiscal year”
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An Act relative to senior property tax deferral
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{'Id': 'KIG1', 'Name': 'Kenneth I. Gordon', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/KIG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T16:44:00.86'}
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[{'Id': 'KIG1', 'Name': 'Kenneth I. Gordon', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/KIG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T16:44:00.86'}]
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By Representative Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2818) of Kenneth I. Gordon relative to senior property tax deferrals. Revenue.
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SECTION 1. To provide for a senior tax deferral program, the sum set forth in section 2, for the purposes and subject to the conditions specified in this act, are hereby made available, subject to the laws regulating the disbursement of public funds.
SECTION 2. MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
XXXX-XXXX. For the Senior Property Tax Deferral Revolving Fund established pursuant to section 2LLLLL of chapter 29 of the General Laws…….$450,000,000
SECTION 3. Chapter 29 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 2KKKKK, inserted by section 1 of chapter 254 of the acts of 2020, the following section:-
Section 2LLLLL. (a) There shall be established and set up on the books of the commonwealth a separate fund to be known as the Senior Property Tax Deferral Revolving Fund. The commissioner of the department of revenue shall be the fund’s trustee and shall expend the fund, without further appropriation, for the purposes of financial assistance in the form of loans to cities and towns in amounts equal to 100 per cent of deferred real property taxes pursuant to clause Forty-First A of section 5 of chapter 59.
Upon receipt of the taxes and interest due pursuant to said clause Forty-First A of said section 5 of said chapter 59 following the sale or transfer of real property for which taxes have been deferred or the demise of the owner of such real property and subsequent demise of the surviving spouse, if applicable, any city or town which has received a loan from the department pursuant to this section shall deposit the funds into the Senior Property Tax Deferral Fund.
(b) The commissioner shall annually report on expenditures from the Senior Property Tax Deferral Revolving Fund. The report shall include, but not be limited to: (1) the revenue credited to the fund; (2) the amount of fund expenditures attributable to the administrative costs of the fund; and (3) a list of the funds loaned to and repaid by each municipality. The report shall be provided to the chairs of the joint committee on municipalities and regional government and the clerks of the house of representatives and the senate.
SECTION 4. Section 5 of chapter 59 of the General Laws, as so appearing, is hereby amended by striking out clause forty-first A and inserting in place thereof the following clause:- Forty-first A, Real property, to an amount determined as hereinafter provided, (i) of a person 65 years of age or over and occupied by them as their domicile, (ii) of a person who owns the same jointly with their spouse, either of whom is 65 years of age or over, and occupied as their domicile, or (iii) of a person 65 years of age or over who owns the same jointly or as a tenant in common with a person not their spouse and occupied by them as their domicile; provided, that such person:
(1) has so owned and occupied as their domicile such real property or other real property in the commonwealth for 5 years; or
(2) is a surviving spouse who inherits such real property and has occupied such real property or other real property in the commonwealth as their domicile for 5 years and who otherwise qualifies pursuant to this clause.
In determining the total period of ownership of an applicant for exemption pursuant to this clause, the time during which the same property was owned by a spouse individually shall be added to the period during which such property was owned by said spouses jointly.
The board of assessors for each municipality shall include on every property tax bill a check-box where homeowners may certify their eligibility for the deferral of taxation on real property and opt-in to deferral of taxes on said real property; provided, however, that in the case of real estate owned by a person jointly or as a tenant in common with a person not such person's spouse, the exemption shall not exceed that proportion of total valuation which the amount of such person's interest in such property bears to the whole tax due. The board of assessors shall grant such exemption provided that the owner or owners of such real property have entered into a tax deferral and recovery agreement with said board of assessors on behalf of the city or town. The said agreement shall provide:
(1) that no sale or transfer of such real property may be consummated unless the taxes which would otherwise have been assessed on such portion of the real property as is so exempt have been paid, with interest at a rate to be calculated by the Secretary of Administration and Finance on an annual basis, which shall include the commonwealth's borrowing and administrative costs, or such lesser rate as may be determined by the legislative body of the city or town, subject to its charter, no later than the beginning of the fiscal year to which the tax relates;
(2) that the total amount of such taxes due, plus interest, for the current and prior years does not exceed 60 per cent of the owner's proportional share of the full and fair cash value of such real property;
(3) that upon the demise of the owner of such real property, the heirs-at-law, assignees or devisees shall have first priority to said real property by paying in full the total taxes which would otherwise have been due, plus interest; provided, however, if such heir-at-law, assignee or devisee is a surviving spouse who enters into a tax deferral and recovery agreement pursuant to this clause, payment of the taxes and interest due shall not be required during the life of such surviving spouse. Any additional taxes deferred, plus interest, on said real property pursuant to a tax deferral and recovery agreement signed by a surviving spouse shall be added to the taxes and interest which would otherwise have been due, and the payment of which has been postponed during the life of such surviving spouse, in determining the 60 per cent requirement of subparagraph (2);
(4) that upon receipt of the taxes due, plus interest, the municipality shall deposit the funds into the Senior Property Tax Deferral Fund established pursuant to section 2LLLLL of chapter 59;
(5) that if the taxes due, plus interest, are not paid by the heir-at-law, assignee or devisee or if payment is not postponed during the life of a surviving spouse, such taxes and interest shall be recovered from the estate of the owner; and
(6) that any joint owner or mortgagee holding a mortgage on such property has given written prior approval for such agreement, which written approval shall be made a part of such agreement.
In the case of each tax deferral and recovery agreement entered into between the board of assessors and the owner or owners of such real property, said board of assessors shall deliver a copy of said agreement and a copy of the property tax bill for the fiscal year which is being deferred to the department of revenue. Upon receipt of said agreement and said property tax bill, the department of revenue shall send to the city or town an amount equal to the deferred taxes and record with the registry of deeds of the county or district in which the city or town is situated a statement of their action which shall constitute a lien upon the land covered by such agreement for such taxes as have been assessed pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, plus interest as provided herein. Notwithstanding any special or general laws to the contrary, a lien filed pursuant to this section shall continue until the deferred taxes, plus interest, have been recovered pursuant to this clause. A lien filed pursuant to this section shall be subsequent to any liens securing a reverse mortgage, excepting shared appreciation instruments. The statement shall name the owner or owners and shall include a description of the land adequate for identification. Unless such a statement is recorded the lien shall not be effective with respect to a bona fide purchaser or other transferee without actual knowledge of such lien. The filing fee for such statement shall be paid by the city or town and shall be added to and become a part of the taxes due.
In addition to the remedies provided by this clause, the recorded statement of the assessors provided for in this clause shall have the same force and effect as a valid taking for nonpayment of taxes pursuant to section 53 of chapter 60, except that: (1) interest shall accrue at the rate provided in this clause until the conveyance of the property or the death of the person whose taxes have been deferred, after which time interest shall accrue at the rate provided in section 62 of chapter 60; (2) no assignment of the municipality's interest pursuant to this clause may be made pursuant to section 52 of chapter 60; (3) no petition pursuant to section 65 of chapter 60 to foreclose the lien may be filed before the expiration of 6 months from the conveyance of the property or the death of the person whose taxes have been deferred.
SECTION 5. To meet the expenditures necessary in carrying out this act, the state treasurer shall, upon request of the governor, issue and sell bonds of the commonwealth in an amount to be specified by the governor from time to time but not exceeding, in the aggregate, $450,000,000. All such bonds issued by the commonwealth shall be designated on their face, Senior Property Tax Deferral Revolving Loan Fund Act, and shall be issued for a maximum term of years, not exceeding 30 years, as the governor may recommend to the general court pursuant to section 3 of Article LXII of the Amendments to the Constitution. The bonds shall be payable not later than June 30, 2056 . All interest and payments on account of principal on these obligations shall be payable from the General Fund. Bonds and interest thereon issued under this section shall, notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, be general obligations of the commonwealth.
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[{'Id': 'RMH1', 'Name': 'Richard M. Haggerty', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RMH1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T12:50:42.93'}, {'Id': 'J_S2', 'Name': 'Jon Santiago', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/J_S2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T12:50:43.32'}, {'Id': 'V_H1', 'Name': 'Vanna Howard', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/V_H1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-04-21T11:23:44.9633333'}]
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By Representatives Haggerty of Woburn and Santiago of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2819) of Richard M. Haggerty and Jon Santiago for legislation to increase veterans earned tax savings. Revenue.
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SECTION 1. Section 5 of chapter 59, clause twenty-second of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2018 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking, in line 9, the figure "$400.00", and inserting in place thereof the following figure: - "$600.00"
SECTION 2. Section 5 of chapter 59, clause twenty-second A of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2018 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking, in lines 13 and 16, the figure "$750.00", and inserting in place thereof the following figure: - "$1,125.00"
SECTION 3. Section 5 of chapter 59, clause twenty-second B of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2018 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking, in lines 11 and 14, the figure "$1,250.00", and inserting in place thereof the following figure: - "$1,875.00"
SECTION 4. Section 5 of chapter 59, clause twenty-second C of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2018 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking, in lines 9 and 12, the figure "$1,500.00", and inserting in place thereof the following figure: - "$2,250.00"
SECTION 4. Section 5 of chapter 59, clause twenty-second E of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2018 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking, in lines 7 and 10, the figure "$1,000.00", and inserting in place thereof the following figure: - "$1,500.00"
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[{'Id': 'MSD1', 'Name': 'Michael S. Day', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MSD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T14:37:09.5866667'}, {'Id': 'S_M1', 'Name': 'Samantha Montaño', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/S_M1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-10-06T15:18:18.4366667'}]
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By Representative Day of Stoneham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 282) of Michael S. Day relative to a board of registration of massage therapy and alternative healing therapies. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
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SECTION 1. Section 98 of chapter 13 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2016 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out subsection (a) and inserting in place thereof the following subsection:-
(a) There shall be within the division of professional licensure a board of registration of massage therapy and alternative healing therapies. The board shall consist of 7 members who shall be appointed by the governor for terms of 3 years, 3 of whom shall be licensed massage therapists who have been actively engaged in the practice of massage therapy in the commonwealth for not less than 5 years immediately before their appointments, 2 of whom shall be a licensed alternative healing therapist represented within the advisory council established pursuant to section 99 and who has been actively engaged in the practice of an alternative healing therapy in the commonwealth for not less than 5 years immediately before their appointments; 1 of whom shall be a law enforcement representative whose area of focus is human trafficking and 1 of whom shall be a consumer who is familiar with the massage therapy or alternative healing therapy fields. The members shall be residents of the commonwealth and shall be subject to chapter 268A.
SECTION 2. Said chapter 13 is hereby further amended by striking out section 99, as so appearing, and inserting in place thereof the following section:-
Section 99. (a) The board shall: (i) administer and enforce sections 227 to 235, inclusive, of chapter 112; (ii) adopt rules and regulations governing the licensure of massage therapists, the practice of massage therapy, and the approval and operation of massage schools and to promote public health, welfare and safety; (iii) adopt rules and regulations, in consultation with the advisory council set forth in this section, governing the licensure of alternative healing therapists, the various and distinct practices of alternative healing therapies, and the approval and operation of alternative therapy training and certification programs; (iv) establish standards of professional and ethical conduct for massage therapy; (v) establish standards of professional and ethical conduct for alternative healing therapies that reflecting national, state, or other recognized professional organization or certification standards of each discipline; (vi) establish standards for continuing education reflecting acceptable national, state, or other recognized professional organization or certification standards of each discipline; and (vi) investigate complaints, conduct inspections, review billing and treatment records and set and administer penalties as defined in sections 61 to 65E, inclusive, and sections 232 to 235, inclusive, of said chapter 112 for fraudulent, deceptive or professionally incompetent and unsafe practices and for violations of rules and regulations promulgated by the board.
(b) The board shall make available to the public a list of licensed massage therapists and alternative healing therapists, as well as a list of each licensed facility under its jurisdiction.
(c) The board shall adopt rules and regulations to define and differentiate among varying scopes of practice within alternative healing therapies, as defined by section 227 of chapter 112, unless otherwise defined by section 227 of chapter 112; provided, that the board shall adopt appropriate licensure restrictions to ensure that an alternative healing therapist operates within the authorized scope of practice for which the alternative healing therapist has demonstrated satisfactory competency to the board; provided further, that the board shall consult with the advisory council set forth in this section to ensure appropriate standards and scopes of practice for alternative healing therapies identified by said council.
(d) To inform the standards set forth above, there shall be a Massachusetts alternative healing therapies advisory council to study and make recommendations to the board on the regulation of alternative healing therapies. The council shall consist of licensed alternative healing therapists, as defined in section 227 of chapter 112, who have been actively engaged in the practice of their respective disciplines for not less than 3 years immediately before their memberships. The commissioner shall appoint one licensed practitioner of each discipline that expresses an interest to the commissioner in participating on the council which may include but not be limited to Asian bodywork therapy, reflexology, structural integration, the Feldenkrais Method; the Trager Approach; Ayurvedic Therapies; Polarity or Polarity Therapy; Qi Gong; Body/Mind Centering; and Reiki, levels II and above.
The commissioner shall, from time to time, designate one of the members as chair of the council. The chair shall serve for no more than 1 year and the position shall rotate among practitioners of each discipline.
Members shall serve on the council for terms of 3 years. Members whose appointments have expired may continue to serve until a replacement is appointed. Members of the council shall not be state employees under chapter 268A by virtue of their service on the council and shall serve without compensation.
(e) The council shall: (i) inform the board on the scope of practice of each discipline and current standards adopted by each discipline’s respective national, state or otherwise recognized professional organization or certification process; (ii) advise on the preparation of regulations under this chapter; (iii) consider all matters submitted to it by the board; (iv) on its own initiative, recommend to the board guidelines, rules and regulations and any changes to guidelines, rules and regulations that the council considers important or necessary for the board’s review and consideration; and (v) advise and make recommendations to the board regarding new and emerging alternative healing therapies that may fall under the scope of the boards’ authority.
SECTION 3. Section 227 of chapter 112 of the General Laws, as so appearing, is hereby amended by inserting after the word “therapy”, in line 4, the following words:- and alternative healing therapies.
SECTION 4. Said section 227 of said chapter 112, as so appearing, is hereby further amended by inserting before the definition of “Board”, the following 2 definitions:-
“Alternative healing therapist”, a person licensed by the board who instructs or administers an alternative healing therapy or therapies for compensation.
“Alternative healing therapy” or “alternative healing therapies”, a series of separate and distinct complementary health practices that include Asian bodywork therapy, bodywork, reflexology, structural integration or Rolfing, and energy and somatic healing practices as identified by the advisory council established pursuant to section 99 of chapter 13; provided further, that alternative healing therapy shall not include diagnoses, the prescribing of drugs or medicines, spinal or other joint manipulations or any services or procedures for which a license to practice medicine, acupuncture, chiropractic, massage therapy, naturopathy, occupational therapy, physical therapy or podiatry is required by law.
“Asian bodywork therapy”, “bodywork” or “bodywork therapy”, the practice of a person who treats the human body/mind/spirit, including the electromagnetic or energetic field, which surrounds, infuses and brings that body to life, by pressure and/or manipulation. Asian Bodywork Therapy is based upon traditional Chinese medicine principles for assessing and evaluating the body’s system of energy (Qi or Ki). Asian Bodywork Therapy uses traditional Asian techniques and treatment strategies primarily to affect and balance the energetic system for the promotion, maintenance and restoration of health. Asian Bodywork Therapy is one of the three professional branches of Chinese Medicine nationally recognized by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). ABT Qi assessment and treatment may include, but is not limited to: touching, stretching, pressing or holding meridians (channels of Qi) and/or acu-points, primarily with the hands. Appropriately trained practitioners may also use external application of medicinal plants, heat or cold; dietary and exercise suggestions; cupping; gua sha; moxibustion and other Asian-based techniques or practices;
provided further, that “Asian bodywork therapy”, “bodywork”, or “bodywork therapy” shall not include diagnoses, the prescribing of drugs or medicines, spinal or other joint manipulations or any services or procedures for which a license to practice medicine, acupuncture, chiropractic, massage therapy, naturopathy, occupational therapy, physical therapy or podiatry is required by law.
“Energy and somatic healing practices”, a series of separate and distinct alternative healing practices identified by the advisory council established pursuant to section 99 of chapter 13 and defined by the board under said section that may include but not be limited to the Feldenkrais Method; the Trager Approach; Ayurvedic Therapies; Polarity or Polarity Therapy; Qi Gong; Body/Mind Centering; and Reiki, levels II and above.
SECTION 5. Said section 227 of said chapter 112, as so appearing, is hereby further amended by striking out the definitions of “Licensed massage school” and “Licensed massage therapy salon” and inserting in place thereof the following 2 definitions:-
“Licensed massage school” or “licensed alternative healing therapy program”, a facility or program that is licensed by the office of private occupational school education pursuant to section 263 or any other state or federal agency or department after meeting minimum standards for training, facilities, instructors and curriculum as determined by the board in accordance with sections 228 to 235, inclusive.
“Licensed massage therapy facility” or “licensed alternative healing therapy facility”, a place, office, clinic or establishment licensed by the board to offer massage or alternative healing therapy services.
SECTION 6. Said section 227 of said chapter 112, as so appearing, is hereby further amended by inserting after the definition of “Massage therapist”, the following 2 definitions:-
“Reflexology”, the use of alternating pressure applied to the reflexes within the reflex maps of the body located on the feet, hands, and outer ears; provided, that “reflexology” shall not include diagnoses, the prescribing of drugs or medicines, spinal or other joint manipulations or any services or procedures for which a license to practice medicine, acupuncture, chiropractic, naturopathy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, massage therapy or podiatry is required by law.
“Structural integration” or “Rolfing”, the restoration of postural balance and functional ease by systematically aligning and integrating the human body in gravity; provided, that structural integration may use manipulation of the connective tissue matrix, enhancement of awareness, and education techniques; provided further, that “structural integration” shall not include diagnoses, the prescribing of drugs or medicines, spinal or other joint manipulations or any services or procedures for which a license to practice medicine, acupuncture, chiropractic, naturopathy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, massage therapy or podiatry is required by law.
SECTION 7. Said chapter 112, as so appearing, is hereby further amended by inserting after section 227 the following new section:-
Section 227A. A city or town may adopt ordinances or by-laws relative to health and safety of the practice of alternative healing therapies not inconsistent with sections 227 to 235, inclusive; provided, however, that local ordinances pertaining to alternative healing therapies in effect prior to the effective date of this Act and that are consistent with and that may exceed the requirements of said sections 227 to 235, inclusive, may remain in effect.
SECTION 8. Said chapter 112 is hereby further amended by striking out section 228, as so appearing, and inserting in place thereof the following section:-
Section 228. (a) A person shall not hold the person’s self out to others as a massage therapist or alternative healing therapist or practice massage, massage therapy, or any alternative healing therapy unless the person holds a valid license issued in accordance with this chapter. A person licensed to practice massage or massage therapy or an alternative healing therapy shall not perform: (i) diagnosis of illness or disease; (ii) high velocity, low-amplitude thrust applied to a joint; (iii) electrical stimulation; (iv) application of ultrasound; (v) exercise and prescription of medicines.
(b) The following practitioners shall be exempt from the licensure requirements of this section:
(i) a person who: (A) is otherwise licensed, certified or registered under the General Laws; (B) is performing services within the person’s authorized scope of practice; and (C) does not hold the person’s self out to be a massage therapist, or alternative healing therapist;
(ii) a person who is duly licensed, registered or certified in another state, territory, the District of Columbia or a foreign country when temporarily called into the commonwealth to teach a course related to massage therapy or an alternative healing therapy or to consult with a person licensed as a massage therapist or alternative healing therapist or under this chapter;
(iii) a student of massage therapy or an alternative healing therapy who is enrolled in a licensed massage school or alternative healing therapy program for massage or an alternative healing therapy and is performing work as a required component of his course of study at such school or program; provided, however, that the student shall not hold the student’s self out as a licensed therapist under this chapter and shall not receive compensation for the work;
(iv) a person giving massage or alternative healing therapy to a member of that person’s immediate family for which the person received no compensation;
(v) a person, duly licensed, registered or certified in another state, territory, the District of Columbia or a foreign country who is incidentally in the commonwealth to provide service as part of an emergency response team working in conjunction with disaster relief officials; and
(vi) a person giving massage or alternative healing therapy in a sporting, health or other event, whether on a single day or on consecutive days, that is non-compensatory and under the supervision of a licensed therapist.
SECTION 9. Said chapter 112 is hereby further amended by striking out section 229, as most recently amended by section 74 of chapter 6 of the acts of 2017, and inserting in place thereof the following section:-
Section 229. (a) A person who desires to engage in the practice of massage therapy shall apply on a form furnished by the board that shall be signed and sworn to by the applicant. Each application shall be accompanied by payment of the fee prescribed by the executive office for administration and finance pursuant to section 3B of chapter 7. Upon submission of a completed application to the board and the payment of the required fee, the board may issue a license to practice as a massage therapist to an applicant who: (i) has obtained a high school diploma or its equivalent; (ii) is 18 years of age or older; (iii) has submitted 2 professional letters of reference, with at least 1 being from an employer or professional in the massage therapy or medical field; (iv) is of good moral character, as determined by the discretion of the board; (v) has successfully completed a course of study consisting of not less than 500 classroom hours or an equivalent number of credit hours of supervised instruction at a licensed massage school; (vi) has not been convicted in any jurisdiction of sexually-related crime or a crime involving moral turpitude for the 10 years immediately before the date of application; (vii) provides proof of professional liability coverage; and (viii) demonstrates the professional competence that may be required by the board's regulations.
(b) A person who desires to engage in the practice of one or more alternative healing therapies shall apply on a form
pplicant. Each application shall be accompanied by payment of the fee prescribed by the executive office for administration and finance pursuant to section 3B of chapter 7. Upon submission of a completed application to the board and the payment of the required fee, the board may issue a license to practice as an alternative healing therapist to an applicant who: (i) has obtained a high school diploma or its equivalent; (ii) is 18 years of age or older; (iii) has submitted 2 professional letters of reference, with at least 1 being from an employer or professional in the alternative healing therapy or medical field; (iv) is of good moral character, as determined by the discretion of the board; (v) has successfully completed a course of study, supervised instruction, or certification process reflecting a national, state, or other recognized professional organization standard at a licensed alternative health therapy program that has been determined appropriate by the board; (vi) has not been convicted in any jurisdiction of sexually-related crime or a crime involving moral turpitude for the 10 years immediately before the date of application; (vii) provides proof of professional liability coverage; and (viii) demonstrates the professional competence that may be required by the board's regulations. The board shall require no more than one application for any applicant seeking to practice multiple disciplines under its jurisdiction; provided, that said applicant can demonstrate competency in each discipline as determined by the board; provided further, that the board shall collect one fee per application.
(c) The commissioner of the division of professional licensure shall determine the renewal cycle and renewal period for massage therapy and alternative health therapy licenses. Each person licensed in accordance with these sections shall apply to the board for renewal of the person’s license not later than the expiration date, as determined by the director, unless the license was revoked, suspended or canceled earlier by the board as a result of a disciplinary proceeding instituted pursuant to this chapter. Applications for renewal shall be made on forms approved by the board and accompanied by payment of a renewal fee, as prescribed by the executive office for administration and finance pursuant to section 3B of chapter 7; provided, however, that the fee shall not be less than $100.
(d) As a condition of license renewal, a licensed massage therapist or licensed alternative health therapist shall furnish the board with satisfactory proof that the licensee: (i) has not been convicted in any jurisdiction of a sexually-related crime or a crime involving moral turpitude since the original application for licensure; (ii) has professional liability coverage; and (iii) has completed the continuing education requirements that reflect acceptable national, state, or other recognized professional organization or certification standards of each pertinent discipline and have been reviewed and approved by the board.
Upon satisfactory compliance with the licensing requirements for massage therapists or alternative health therapists and successful completion of the continuing education requirements, the board shall issue a renewal license showing that the holder is entitled to be licensed for the renewal period. The board may provide for the late renewal of a license that has lapsed and may require payment of a late fee. All licensing and application fees and administrative fines collected pursuant to sections 227 to 235, inclusive, shall be deposited into the Division of Professional Licensure Trust Fund established in section 35V of chapter 10.
SECTION 10. Section 230 of said chapter 112, as appearing in the 2016 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after the word “therapists”, in line 2, the following words:- , or alternative healing therapists.
SECTION 11. Said chapter 112 is hereby further amended by striking out section 231, as so appearing, and inserting in place thereof the following section:-
Section 231. The board may grant a license to an applicant for an alternative healing therapist license who: (i) (A) provides documentation, acceptable to the board, that demonstrates that the applicant has provided an appropriate number of hours of an alternative healing therapy, as determined by the board, to members of the public for compensation; (B) has been authorized to practice an alternative healing therapy by the municipal board of health within the commonwealth; provided, however, that the authorization shall be valid not more than 2 years after the date of application; or (C) provides proof of the successful passage or compliance with a training or certification process reflecting a national, state, or other recognized professional organization standard acceptable to the board; (ii) submits a completed application and pays the necessary fee prescribed by the executive office for administration and finance pursuant to section 3B of chapter 7; (iii) is of good moral character, as determined by the discretion of the board; and (iv) provides proof of professional liability coverage.
SECTION 12. Said chapter 112 is hereby further amended by striking out section 232, as so appearing, and inserting in place thereof the following section:-
Section 232. (a) The board shall conduct inspections and investigate all complaints filed that relate to the proper practice of massage therapy or alternative healing therapy, the operation of a massage therapy or alternative healing therapy facility and any violation of sections 227 to 235, inclusive, or a rule or regulation of the board. Such a complaint may be brought by any person or the board may, on its own, initiate a complaint.
(b) The board shall be under the supervision of the division of professional licensure and shall have all the authority conferred under sections 61 to 65E, inclusive. For the purposes of this section and sections 61 to 65E, inclusive, conduct that places into question the holder's competence to practice massage therapy or an alternative healing therapy or operate a massage or alternative healing therapy facility shall include, but not be limited to: (i) committing fraud or misrepresentation in obtaining a license; (ii) criminal conduct that the board determines to be of such a nature as to render the person unfit to practice as a licensed massage therapist or alternative healing therapist or to operate a licensed massage therapy or alternative healing therapy facility, as evidenced by criminal proceedings that resulted in a conviction, guilty plea or plea of nolo contendere or an admission of sufficient facts; (iii) violating any rule or regulation of the board; (iv) failing to cooperate with the board or its agents in the conduct of an inspection or investigation; (v) failing to fulfill any continuing education requirements set out by the board; (vi) violating an ethical standard that the board determines to be of such a nature as to render the person unfit to practice as a massage therapist or alternative healing therapist or to operate a licensed massage therapy or alternative healing therapy facility, including, but not limited to: (A) inappropriate conduct or touching in the practice of massage therapy or bodywork therapy; (B) offering medical opinion or diagnosis; or (C) negligence in the course of professional practice.
The board may issue an order to a licensee directing the licensee to cease and desist from unethical or unprofessional conduct if the board finds, after the opportunity for a hearing, that the licensee has engaged in such conduct.
(c) A massage therapist or alternative healing therapist whose license to practice is suspended for more than 1 year for professional misconduct with regard to insurance claims shall not own, operate, practice in or be employed by another massage therapist, alternative healing therapist or a physical therapist or chiropractor, in any capacity, until the license is reinstated by the board. A massage therapist or alternative healing therapist whose license is suspended for a second offense with regard to insurance claims shall have the license permanently revoked and may not own, operate, practice in or be employed by a business that provides massage therapy, alternative healing therapy, physical therapy or chiropractic care.
(d) Nothing in this section shall limit the board's authority to impose sanctions by consent agreements that are considered reasonable and appropriate by the board. A person aggrieved by a disciplinary action taken by the board pursuant to this section or section 235 may, pursuant to section 64, file a petition for judicial review.
SECTION 13. Said chapter 112 is hereby further amended by striking out section 233, as most recently amended by section 75 of chapter 6 of the acts of 2017, and inserting in place thereof the following section:-
Section 233. The board shall establish standards to be met by the massage therapy schools as well as alternative healing therapy programs. The board shall approve massage therapy school and alternative healing therapy program curriculum, training, facilities and instructors. A school or program shall not teach massage therapy or alternative healing therapies without prior approval by the board unless licensed by the division of professional licensure pursuant section 263 or other state or federal agency or department.
SECTION 14. Section 234 of said chapter 112, as appearing in the 2016 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after the words “massage therapy”, in line 2, the following words:- and alternative healing therapies.
SECTION 15. Section 235 of said chapter 112, as so appearing, is hereby amended by inserting after the word “means”, in line 25, the following words:- or through online advertising means or forums.
SECTION 16. Said section 235 of said chapter 112, as so appearing, is hereby further amended by striking out subsection (b) and inserting in place thereof the following 2 subsections:-
(b) Only a person duly licensed under this chapter shall be designated as an “alternative healing therapist” and entitled to use the terms “alternative healing therapist”, “alternative healing therapy”, or any term reflecting one of the separate and distinct complementary health practices defined as alternative healing therapy under section 227” when advertising or printing promotional material. A person who uses such a term in the person’s professional title without being authorized to do so shall be subject to discipline by the board. A person who: (i) knowingly aids and abets another to use such a term when the person is not authorized to do so; or (ii) knowingly employs a person not authorized to use such a term in the course of the employment, shall be subject to a disciplinary proceeding before the board. Nothing in this section shall prohibit a licensed alternative healing therapist from using terms reflecting a specific discipline for which they are authorized by the board to practice when advertising or printing promotional material; provided further, that such terms shall include, but not be limited to, Feldenkrais, reflexology, Asian Bodywork Therapy, Acupressure, Amma, Tuina, and Shiatsu, Trager, Ayurvedic therapy, Rolf structural integration, polarity, acupressure, and reiki.
It shall be a violation of this chapter for a person to advertise: (i) as an alternative healing therapy facility, as defined by section 227, unless the person has an employee who holds a valid license under this chapter; (ii) by combining advertising for a licensed alternative healing therapy service with escort or dating services; (iii) as performing alternative healing therapy in a form in which the person has not received training or of a type that is not licensed or otherwise recognized by law or administrative rule;.
As used in this section, the term “advertise” shall include, but not be limited to: (i) the issuance of a card, sign or device to another; (ii) the causing, permitting or allowing of a sign or marking on or in a building, vehicle or structure; (iii) advertising in a newspaper or magazine, on television or through electronic means or online advertising means or forums; (iv) a listing or advertising in a directory under a classification or heading that includes the word “alternative healing therapy”, “bodyworker”, “bodywork therapy”, or “alternative healing therapist”; or (v) a commercial broadcast by airwave transmission.
(c) A person who: (i) is otherwise licensed, certified or registered under the law; (ii) is performing services within the person’s authorized scope of practice; and (iii) does not hold the person’s self out to be a massage therapist or alternative healing therapist, shall be exempt from this section.
SECTION 17. Section 51 of chapter 140 of the General Laws, as so appearing, is hereby amended by inserting after the word “therapy”, in lines 1 and 8, each time it appears, the following words:- or any alternative health therapy.
SECTION 18. Subsection (a) of said section 51 of said chapter 140 is hereby amended by striking out the last sentence and inserting in place thereof the following:-
Any premises used to offer massage therapy or any alternative health therapy under said section 227 to 236, inclusive, of said chapter 112 shall be subject to inspection by local boards of health, and their respective agents, in addition to the department of professional licensure and board of registration of massage therapy and alternative healing therapies. Nothing in section shall require a license from a municipal authority in addition to the license required pursuant to said section 227 to 236, inclusive, of chapter 112.
SECTION 19. Subsection (b) of said section 51 of said chapter 140 is hereby amended by striking out the last sentence and inserting in place thereof the following sentence:-
A massage therapist or alternative healing therapist, whose license to practice massage therapy or alternative healing therapy is revoked or suspended for more than 1 year with regard to insurance claims, shall not own, operate, practice in or be employed by a massage therapy or alternative healing therapy office, clinic or other place designated for the practice of massage therapy, alternative healing therapy, physical therapy or chiropractic.
SECTION 20. Said chapter 140 is hereby further amended by striking out section 52, as so appearing, and inserting in place thereof the following section:-
Section 52. A member of the police department of a town may, upon appropriate legal process, enter and inspect any premises in that town used for massage, alternative healing therapy or the giving of vapor baths.
SECTION 21. The board of registration of massage therapy and alternative healing therapies established under section 98 of chapter 13 of the General Laws shall promulgate regulations not more than 180 days after a quorum of the board is appointed.
SECTION 22. All orders, rules and regulations duly made and all licenses and approvals duly granted that are in force immediately before the effective date of this act shall continue in force and shall thereafter be enforced until superseded, revised, rescinded or cancelled in accordance with law by the appropriate board.
SECTION 23. The board of registration of massage therapy and alternative healing therapies established under section 98 of chapter 13 of the General Laws shall receive applications for licenses under section 231 of chapter 112 of the General Laws on or before July 1, 2025.
SECTION 24. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
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By Representative Haggerty of Woburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2820) of Richard M. Haggerty for legislation to further reduce the property tax liability in exchange for volunteer services. Revenue.
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SECTION 1. Section 5k of Chapter 59 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2018 Official Edition, is hereby amended by deleting the number “$1,500”, in line 8, and replacing it with, "$2,000" and by deleting the number “$1,500”, in line 23, and replacing it with, "$2,000".
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By Representative Haggerty of Woburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2821) of Richard M. Haggerty for legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) to conduct a comprehensive study relative to generating revenue from digital advertising. Revenue.
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SECTION 77. There shall be a special commission to conduct a comprehensive study relative to generating revenue from digital advertising that is displayed inside of Massachusetts by companies that generate over $100 million a year in global revenue. The commission shall examine the experiences and policy efforts of other states relating taxing digital advertising.
The commission shall file its final report and its recommendations for legislation with the clerks of the senate and house of representatives not later than March 15, 2024, and shall convene its first meeting not later than September 1, 2023. The report shall include, but not be limited to: (i) the total amount of taxes currently paid by the identified companies; (ii) the changes in revenue collected by the commonwealth as a result of any proposed tax law revisions; (iii)) tax rates necessary to fund investment in public infrastructure and programing; (iv) recommendations for changes in laws to achieve an equitable and adequate system of taxation; (v) the best practices of other states; (vi) tax rates necessary to ensure economic competitiveness with peer and competitor states; (vii) tax rates that do not discourage robust private sector investment in capital equipment and the state’s work force; (viii) suggested revenue uses to benefit all residents of the Commonwealth including but limited to the creation of a program to improve broadband internet to communities that do not have reliable broadband internet access, the creation of an annual matching grant program to upgrade internet access in k-12 school districts, the creation of an annual matching grant program to upgrade computer technology and remote learning capabilities in k-12 school districts, the creation of a program to improve internet access in public parks, to evaluate the adequacy of the Commonwealth’s and its municipalities cyber security, the creation of a municipal cybersecurity grant program.
The commission shall consist of the house and senate chairs of the joint committee on revenue or the chairs’ designees, who shall serve as co-chairs of the commission; secretary of administration and finance or the secretary’s designee; 2 people who shall be appointed by the president of the senate, 2 people who shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House; the minority leader of the house of representatives or a designee; the minority leader of the senate or a designee; the commissioner of the department of revenue or the commissioner's designee, and 2 members to be appointed by the governor who shall have expertise in economics or tax policy.
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By Representative Hamilton of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2822) of Ryan M. Hamilton relative to expanding property tax exemptions for veterans. Revenue.
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SECTION 1. Section 5 of chapter 59 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out, in lines 610 and 645, the figure “$400” and inserting in place thereof, in each instance, the following figure:- $550.
SECTION 2. Said section 5 of said chapter 59, as so appearing, is hereby further amended by inserting after clause twenty-second H the following clause:-
Twenty-third, Real estate of non-disabled veterans, who are legal residents of the commonwealth and who are veterans, as defined in clause forty-third of section 7 of chapter 4 and whose last discharge or release from the armed forces was under other than dishonorable conditions and who were domiciled in Massachusetts for at least 6 months prior to entering such service or who have resided in the commonwealth for 2 consecutive years next prior to date of filing for exemptions under this clause; provided, such real estate is occupied in whole or in part as their domicile by such person; and provided, further that if the spouse of the veteran each shall receive the amount of exemption provided in this clause to the same extent as if unmarried, to the amount of $2,000 of assessed taxable valuation or the sum of $400, whichever would result in an abatement of the greater amount of actual taxes due. No real estate shall be so exempt which the assessors shall adjudge has been conveyed to the veteran or to the spouse, surviving spouse, father or mother of a veteran to evade taxation.
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{'Id': 'DFD1', 'Name': 'David F. DeCoste', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DFD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T09:30:21.503'}
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By Representatives Hawkins of Attleboro and DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2823) of James K. Hawkins, David F. DeCoste and Brandy Fluker Oakley for legislation to provide municipalities with the option to freeze residential tax rate or valuation for the elderly with means tested criteria. Revenue.
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- The city or town councils of the various cities and towns of the Commonwealth may provide, by ordinance, for the freezing of the rate and valuation of taxes on real income from all sources in excess of a figure as determined by the city council of the various cities and towns, to any person who is of the requisite age or older or to any person who is totally and permanently disabled, regardless of age and who does not have income from all sources in excess of a figure as determined by the city council of the various cities and towns; and provided, further, that the exemption is not allowed unless the person entitled to it has presented to the assessors, on or before the last day on which sworn statements may be filed with the assessors for the year for which the tax freeze is claimed, or for taxes assessed, evidence that he or she is entitled, which evidence shall stand as long as his or her legal residence remains unchanged.
-The board of assessors may deny an application for a freeze of tax or rate or valuation if they find the applicant has excessive assets that place them outside of the intended recipients of the senior exemption created by the legislative body of a municipality. Real property shall qualify if all of the following criteria are met: (1) A maximum valuation of real property as determined by the assessor; (2) the real property is owned and occupied by the applicant or joint applicants as their domicile; (3) the applicant or at least 1 of the joint applicants has been domiciled in the city or town for at least 10 consecutive years before filing an application for the exemption; (4) Income and assets of the applicant or joint applicant is not in excess of the parameter as determined by the legislative body of the city or town in which the applicant is applying; (5) The real property owned by a single applicant is of the requisite age determined by the legislative body of the city or town or older at the close of the previous year or jointly by persons either of whom have reached the required age or above at the close of the previous year and if the joint applicant is 65 years of age or older;
-The exemptions shall be in addition to any other exemption provided by law, and provided, further, that the real estate is not taken from the tax rolls and is subject to the bonded indebtedness of the city or town.
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{'Id': 'CPB2', 'Name': 'Christine P. Barber', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CPB2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T11:48:20.253'}
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By Representatives Higgins of Leominster and Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2824) 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.
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SECTION 1.Chapter 63 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2012 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after section 38FF the following section:
SECTION 38GG. (a) Any private institution of higher learning that has an endowment fund with aggregate funds in excess of $1,000,000,000 shall be subject to an annual excise of 2.5 per cent of all monies in aggregate in said endowment fund. For the purposes of this section an endowment fund shall be an institutional fund, which may consist of multiple funds, of a private institution of higher learning not wholly expendable by the institution on a current basis under the terms of the applicable gift instrument. All monies collected from this annual excise shall be deposited in the Educational Opportunity for All Trust Fund established by subsection (b) of this section.
(b) There is hereby established and set up on the books of the commonwealth a separate fund to be known as the Educational Opportunity for All Trust Fund, hereinafter called the fund. The fund shall be administered by the executive office of education, as directed by the Educational Opportunity for All Trust Fund Board of Trustees established in subsection (c), and in consultation with the department of higher education and the department of early education and care. The fund shall be used exclusively for the purposes of subsidizing the cost of higher education, early education and child care for lower-income and middle-class residents of the commonwealth. No expenditure from the fund shall cause the fund to be in deficiency at the close of a fiscal year.
(c) The Educational Opportunity Trust Fund shall be managed by a board to be known as the Educational Opportunity for All Trust Fund Board of Trustees, hereby established, which shall have general supervision of the trust and shall direct all expenditures from the fund. The full duties and obligations of the board shall be set forth in a declaration of trust to be adopted by the board. The board of trustees shall consist of 7 trustees, including the commissioner of the department of higher education or a designee, the commissioner of the department of early education & care or a designee, and 5 additional trustees, 1 of whom shall have demonstrated expertise in higher education appointed by the President of the Senate, 1 of whom shall have demonstrated expertise in early education and child care appointed by the Speaker of the House, 1 of whom shall have demonstrated expertise in representing the child care workforce as a leader in a labor organization appointed by the President of the Senate, 1 of whom shall be an employee of a Massachusetts community college as defined in section 10 of Chapter 15A appointed by the Speaker of the House, and 1 of whom shall be an employee of a private institution of higher learning subject to
the annual excise tax established in subsection (a) of this section appointed by the secretary of education. The appointed trustees shall serve for terms of two years. Trustees shall be eligible for reappointment. The members of the board shall elect 1 of the trustees to serve as the chair.
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An Act in aid of libraries
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[{'Id': 'N_H1', 'Name': 'Natalie M. Higgins', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/N_H1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T12:03:04.6133333'}, {'Id': 'MRS1', 'Name': 'Margaret R. Scarsdale', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MRS1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-26T11:46:36.18'}, {'Id': 'BWM1', 'Name': 'Brian W. Murray', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BWM1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-27T10:01:21.99'}, {'Id': 'L_S1', 'Name': 'Lindsay N. Sabadosa', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/L_S1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-27T10:01:21.99'}, {'Id': 'CMG1', 'Name': 'Colleen M. Garry', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CMG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-02-09T13:58:21.6333333'}, {'Id': 'WCG1', 'Name': 'William C. Galvin', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/WCG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-02-15T14:58:31.64'}]
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By Representative Higgins of Leominster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2825) of Natalie M. Higgins and others relative to a sales tax exemption for the sale of used books and other items sold by libraries for fundraising purposes. Revenue.
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Section 6 of chapter 64H of the General Laws as appearing in the 2016 Official Edition is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following paragraph:-
(yy) used books and other items sold by libraries and library friends groups for the purposes of raising money to be used for library purposes.
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An Act relative to the repeal of the sales tax exemption for aircraft
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[{'Id': 'N_H1', 'Name': 'Natalie M. Higgins', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/N_H1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T08:36:34.78'}, {'Id': 'KLG1', 'Name': 'Kate Lipper-Garabedian', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/KLG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-02-23T12:50:17.1633333'}, {'Id': 'K_K2', 'Name': 'Kristin E. Kassner', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/K_K2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-09-13T11:23:03.2833333'}, {'Id': 'M_C1', 'Name': 'Mike Connolly', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/M_C1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-10-17T19:09:21.1233333'}]
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By Representative Higgins of Leominster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2826) of Natalie M. Higgins and Kate Lipper-Garabedian relative to the repeal of the sales tax exemption for aircraft. Revenue.
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Section 6 of chapter 64H of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out subsections (uu) and (vv).
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An Act relative to privately owned public use airport real estate taxes
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[{'Id': 'K_H1', 'Name': 'Kate Hogan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/K_H1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T14:56:31.9766667'}]
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By Representative Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2827) of Kate Hogan relative to privately owned public use airport real estate taxes. Revenue.
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SECTION 1. Section 5 of chapter 59 of the General Laws as appearing in the 2016 Official Edition is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following section:
Fifty-ninth. With respect to property owned by a privately owned public use airport listed in the current Statewide Airport System Plan, that portion of which is used for an airport, as defined in section 35 of chapter 90 of the General Laws, but not that portion of an airport that is exclusively non-aviation related.
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An Act establishing a tax for online advertising
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By Representative Holmes of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2828) of Russell E. Holmes relative to establishing a tax for online advertising. Revenue.
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Chapter 63 of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding the following section:-
Section 82. (a) As used in this section the following terms shall, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, have the following meanings:
“Digital advertising services”, advertisement services on a digital interface, including advertisements in the form of banner advertising, search engine advertising, interstitial advertising and other comparable advertising services.
“Digital interface”, any type of software, including a website, part of a website or an application that a user may access.
“IP address”, a unique string of characters assigned to each device connected to a computer network using the Internet Protocol for communication.
“User”, an individual who accesses a digital interface using a device with an IP address.
(b) There shall be assessed and levied in each calendar year an excise on the sale of digital advertising services within the commonwealth on persons with revenue from digital advertising services within the commonwealth. The excise shall be assessed at a rate equal to 6.25 per cent of the person’s annual revenue from digital advertising services provided within the commonwealth. A digital advertising service shall be deemed to have been provided within the commonwealth if it is received on a user’s device having an IP address located within the commonwealth.
(c) Persons with revenue from digital advertising services within the commonwealth shall remit the excise described in subsection (b) to the commissioner of revenue on a monthly basis.
(d) The first $500,000 in revenue from digital advertising services provided within the commonwealth annually shall be exempt from the excise imposed by this section.
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An Act relative to improving the efficiency of the state low income housing tax credit
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By Representative Honan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2829) of Kevin G. Honan relative to the low income housing tax credit. Revenue.
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SECTION 1. Subsection (a) of section 6I of chapter 62 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2018 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting before the definition of “Commissioner” the following definition:-
“Allocatee” a taxpayer which is (i) the owner of a qualified Massachusetts project or (ii) has committed to provide funding to a qualified Massachusetts project in an amount commensurate with the allocation of low-income housing tax credit by the department to such taxpayer.
SECTION 2. Paragraph (3) of subsection (b) of said section 6I of said chapter 62 is hereby further amended by inserting before the first sentence the following sentence:-
The department may allocate the low-income housing tax credits pursuant to this section to an allocatee.
SECTION 3. Paragraph (4) of subsection (c) of said section 6I of said chapter 62 is hereby further amended by striking out in lines 140 and 142, as so appearing, the word “owner” and inserting in place thereof, in each instance, the following word:- allocatee.
SECTION 4. Paragraph (1) of subsection (d) of said section 6I of said chapter 62 is hereby further amended by striking out in line 170, as so appearing, the word “owner” and inserting in place thereof, the following word:- allocatee.
SECTION 5. Said Paragraph (1) of said subsection (d) of said section 6I of said chapter 62 is hereby further amended by striking out in line 172, as so appearing, the words “project owner’s” and inserting in place thereof, the following word:- allocatee’s.
SECTION 6. Paragraph (2) of subsection (f) of said section 6I of said chapter 62 is hereby further amended by striking out in lines 197 and 202, as so appearing, the word “owner” and inserting in place thereof, in each instance, the following word:- allocatee.
SECTION 7. Subsection (a) of section 31H of chapter 63 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2016 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting before the definition of “Commissioner” the following definition:-
“Allocatee” a taxpayer which is (i) the owner of a qualified Massachusetts project or (ii) has committed to provide funding to a qualified Massachusetts project in an amount commensurate with the allocation of low-income housing tax credit by the department to such taxpayer.
SECTION 8. Paragraph (3) of subsection (b) of said section 31H of said chapter 63 is hereby further amended by inserting before the first sentence the following sentence:-
The department may allocate the low-income housing tax credits pursuant to this section to an allocatee.
SECTION 9. Paragraph (4) of subsection (c) of said section 31H of said chapter 63 is hereby further amended by striking out in lines 143, 144 and 145, as so appearing, the word “owner” and inserting in place thereof, in each instance, the following word:- allocatee.
SECTION 10. Paragraph (1) of subsection (d) of said section 31H of said chapter 63 is hereby further amended by striking out in line 172, as so appearing, the word “owner” and inserting in place thereof, the following word:- allocatee.
SECTION 11. Said Paragraph (1) of said subsection (d) of said section 31H of said chapter 63 is hereby further amended by striking out in line 174, as so appearing, the words “project owner’s” and inserting in place thereof, the following word:- allocatee’s.
SECTION 12. Paragraph (2) of subsection (f) of said section 31H of said chapter 63 is hereby further amended by striking out in lines 200 and 205, as so appearing, the word “owner” and inserting in place thereof, in each instance, the following word:- allocatee.
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[{'Id': 'ALD1', 'Name': "Angelo L. D'Emilia", 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/ALD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T14:18:36.75'}, {'Id': 'MRP0', 'Name': 'Marc R. Pacheco', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MRP0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T21:54:44.35'}]
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{'Id': 'MRP0', 'Name': 'Marc R. Pacheco', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MRP0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T17:43:59.173'}
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By Representative D'Emilia of Bridgewater and Senator Pacheco, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 283) of Angelo L. D'Emilia and Marc R. Pacheco (by vote of the town) that the town of Raynham be authorized to grant two additional licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premises in said town. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]
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SECTION 1. Notwithstanding section 17 of chapter 138 of the General Laws, the licensing authority of the town of Raynham may grant two additional licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premises under the provisions of section 15 of said chapter 138 to establishments located within the two development zones as those areas are defined in subsection (b). A license granted under this section shall be clearly marked on its face “748 New State Highway Restricted” or “Broadway Restricted” and shall be subject to all of said chapter 138 except said section 17.
(b) The licensing authority shall restrict the 2 licenses as follows: (i) one license shall be issued to an establishment located at 748 New State Highway, US-44; and (ii) one license shall be issued to an establishment located on Broadway, MA-138, between its intersection with Interstate-495 and Center Street.
(c) The licensing authority shall not approve the transfer of a license granted under this act to a location outside of the area for which the license was initially granted, but it may grant a license to a new applicant within the area for which the license was initially granted if the applicant files with the licensing authority a letter from the department of revenue and a letter from the department of unemployment assistance indicating that the license is in good standing with those departments and that all applicable taxes, fees and contributions have been paid.
(d) A license granted under this act shall not be sold or transferred by the licensee.
(e) If a licensee terminates or fails to renew a license granted under clause (i) of subsection (b) or the license granted under said clause is cancelled, revoked or no longer in use it shall be returned physically, with all the of the legal rights, privileges and restrictions pertaining thereto, to the licensing authority, and the licensing authority may, within 3 years after such return, then grant the license to a new applicant under the same conditions as specified in this section, otherwise such license shall dissolve.
(f) If a licensee terminates or fails to renew a license granted under clause (ii) of subsection (b) or the license granted under said clause is cancelled, revoked or no longer in use it shall be returned physically, with all the of the legal rights, privileges and restrictions pertaining thereto, to the licensing authority, and the licensing authority may then grant the license to a new applicant under the same conditions as specified in this section.
(e) A license granted pursuant to this section shall be issued within 1 year after the effective date of this act; provided, however, that if the license is originally granted within that time period, the license may be granted to a new applicant pursuant to subsections (c) through (f) thereafter.
SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
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An Act providing tax relief for rent-burdened individuals and families
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{'Id': 'KGH1', 'Name': 'Kevin G. Honan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/KGH1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T00:21:48.04'}
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[{'Id': 'KGH1', 'Name': 'Kevin G. Honan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/KGH1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T00:21:48.04'}]
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By Representative Honan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2830) of Kevin G. Honan relative to the tax deduction for rental payments. Revenue.
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SECTION 1. Section 3(B)(a)(9) of Chapter 62 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2018 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out the text and inserting in place thereof the following:-
(9) In the case of an individual who pays rent for his principal place of residence and such residence is located in the commonwealth, an amount equal to 50 per cent of such rent; provided, however, that such deduction shall not exceed $4,100 for a single person, for a person that qualifies as a head of household under section two (b) of the Code, or for spouses, increased by an amount equal to the deduction limit multiplied by the cost-of-living adjustment for the calendar year in which the taxable year begins; provided, that the household income of eligible taxpayers shall not exceed 100 percent of the area median income, as defined by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. For the purposes of this section, the term “cost-of-living adjustment” means, for any calendar year, the percentage, if any, by which the consumer price index for the preceding calendar year exceeds the consumer price index, as defined in section 1 of the Code, for calendar year 2021. The commissioner shall adopt regulations necessary for the implementation of this section.
SECTION 2. This act shall apply to taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2022.
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[{'Id': 'SSH1', 'Name': 'Steven S. Howitt', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SSH1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T17:03:31.65'}, {'Id': 'FJB1', 'Name': 'F. Jay Barrows', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/FJB1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-02-22T12:01:49.4766667'}, {'Id': 'KNF1', 'Name': 'Kimberly N. Ferguson', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/KNF1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-03-16T15:28:09.8966667'}, {'Id': 'SWG1', 'Name': 'Susan Williams Gifford', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SWG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-30T13:52:48.4633333'}, {'Id': 'JKH1', 'Name': 'James K. Hawkins', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JKH1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-27T13:06:18.85'}, {'Id': 'BHJ1', 'Name': 'Bradley H. Jones, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BHJ1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-24T16:32:49.1566667'}, {'Id': 'JNR1', 'Name': 'Jeffrey N. Roy', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JNR1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-26T11:31:45.5133333'}]
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By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2831) of Steven S. Howitt and others relative to Title V income tax credit reform of financial aid for homeowners who have incurred costs for the repair or replacement of failed septic systems. Revenue.
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SECTION 1. Section 6(i) of Chapter 62 of the General Laws, as so appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking in line 273 the figure “$15,000” and inserting in place thereof the following:-- “$25,000”; and, by striking in line 277 the figure “$1,500” and inserting in place thereof the following:-- “$4,000”; and by striking in line 279 the figure “$6,000” and inserting in place thereof the following:-- “$10,000.”
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An Act providing volunteer firefighters and emergency medical technicians with a local option real estate tax exemption
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[{'Id': 'SSH1', 'Name': 'Steven S. Howitt', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SSH1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T10:19:45.8566667'}, {'Id': 'MJS3', 'Name': 'Michael J. Soter', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MJS3', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-30T10:49:30.6'}]
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By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2832) of Steven S. Howitt and Michael J. Soter relative to providing volunteer firefighters and emergency medical technicians with a local option real estate tax exemption. Revenue.
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SECTION 1. Chapter 59 of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding the following new section:-
SECTION 95. (a) Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, any city, town or district which accepts the provisions of this section in the manner provided in section 4 of chapter 4 may establish a program for volunteer, call or auxiliary firefighters or volunteer, call or auxiliary emergency medical technicians of such city, town or district to reduce the real property tax obligations of such volunteers in exchange for their volunteer services. Any reduction so provided shall be in addition to any exemption or abatement to which any such person is otherwise entitled; provided, however, that no reduction of a real property tax bill shall be granted which exceeds $2,500 in a tax year.
(b) The city or town shall maintain a record for each program participant including, but not limited to, the total amount by which a tax obligation thereof has been reduced and the criteria used to determine such tax reduction. The town shall provide a copy of such record to the assessor so that the participant’s tax bill reflects the reduced rate. The town shall also provide a copy of such record to the program participant receiving the reduced tax rate prior to the issuance of the actual tax bill. Such cities, towns and districts shall have the power to adopt rules and procedures to implement this section in any way consistent with the intent of this section.
In no instance shall the amount by which a person's property tax liability is reduced in exchange for the provision of services as a volunteer, call or auxiliary firefighter or volunteer, call or auxiliary emergency medical technician be considered income, wages, or employment for purposes of taxation as provided in chapter 62, for the purposes of withholding taxes as provided in chapter 62B, for the purposes of workers' compensation as provided in chapter 152 or any other general law to the contrary.
A person participating in the program authorized by section (a) shall be a public
25 employee for the purposes of chapter 258 of the General Laws.
(d) A city, town or district that has accepted this section may in the same manner revoke
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An Act relative to private school land use
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By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2833) of Steven S. Howitt relative to payments in lieu of tax settlements for certain out of state educational entities. Revenue.
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Chapter 30B of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 official edition, shall be amended by adding at the end a new section: -
“Section 24: Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, out of state educational entity with property use in Massachusetts shall meet with local land use authorities to negotiate a Payment In Lieu Of Tax (PILOT) settlement.”
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An Act relative to the tax exemption status of municipal employee pensions
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[{'Id': 'SSH1', 'Name': 'Steven S. Howitt', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SSH1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T10:37:09.3333333'}]
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By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2834) of Steven S. Howitt relative to the tax exemption status of municipal employee pensions. Revenue.
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SECTION 1. Section 19 of chapter 32 of the general laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended after the word “process”, in line 10, by adding the following words:-“Massachusetts residents, who are retired municipal employees of the state of Rhode Island, shall be eligible for a Massachusetts income tax exemption for the first $10,000 of a Rhode Island municipal retirement pension, or any additional municipal pensions the resident may be receiving. This provision shall be applied to a municipal pension, or pensions of up to $50,000 per year.”
SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
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An Act relative to a senior citizen volunteer property tax reduction
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[{'Id': 'SSH1', 'Name': 'Steven S. Howitt', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SSH1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T12:04:48.9866667'}, {'Id': 'JDM1', 'Name': 'Joseph D. McKenna', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JDM1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-31T17:23:12.9'}, {'Id': 'KWP1', 'Name': 'Kelly W. Pease', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/KWP1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-31T10:06:19.0433333'}]
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By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2835) of Steven S. Howitt, Kelly W. Pease and Joseph D. McKenna for legislation to establish a senior citizen volunteer property tax reduction. Revenue.
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SECTION 1. Chapter 59 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting, after section 5N, the following new section:-
Section 5O. In any city or town which accepts this section, the board of selectmen of a town, or in a municipality having a town council form of government, the town council or the mayor, with the approval of the city council in a city, may establish a program to allow senior citizens over the age of 70 to volunteer to provide services to that city or town. In exchange for such volunteer services, the city or town shall reduce the real property tax obligations of that senior on the individual's tax bills and that reduction shall be in addition to any exemption or abatement to which that person is otherwise entitled; provided, however, that person shall not receive a rate of, or be credited with, more than the current minimum wage of the commonwealth per hour for the services provided pursuant to that reduction; and provided further, that the reduction of the real property tax bill shall not exceed $1,000 in a given tax year. It shall be the responsibility of the city or town to maintain a record for each taxpayer including, but not limited to, the number of hours of service and the total amount by which the real property tax has been reduced and to provide a copy of that record to the assessor in order that the actual tax bill reflect the reduced rate. A copy of that record shall also be provided to the taxpayer prior to the issuance of the actual tax bill. The cities and towns shall have the power to create local rules and procedures for implementing this section in a way that is consistent with the intent of this section. Nothing in this section shall be construed to permit the reduction of workforce or otherwise replace existing staff.
The amount by which a person's property tax liability is reduced in exchange for the volunteer services shall not be considered income, wages or employment for purposes of taxation as provided in chapter 62, for the purposes of withholding taxes as provided in chapter 62B, for the purposes of workers' compensation as provided in chapter 152 or any other applicable provisions of the General Laws. While providing such volunteer services, that person shall be considered a public employee for the purposes of chapter 258 and those services shall be deemed employment for the purposes of unemployment insurance as provided in chapter 151A.
A city or town, by vote of its legislative body, subject to its charter, may adjust the exemption in this clause by: (i) allowing an approved representative for persons physically unable to provide such services to the city or town; or (ii) allowing the maximum reduction of the real property tax bill to be based on 125 volunteer service hours in a given tax year, rather than $1,000.
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An Act relative to a sewage line tax credit
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[{'Id': 'SSH1', 'Name': 'Steven S. Howitt', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SSH1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T12:35:01.7766667'}, {'Id': 'DFD1', 'Name': 'David F. DeCoste', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DFD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-04-05T17:00:55.6733333'}, {'Id': 'SWG1', 'Name': 'Susan Williams Gifford', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SWG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-30T13:55:00.5633333'}, {'Id': 'JKH1', 'Name': 'James K. Hawkins', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JKH1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-27T13:07:00.29'}]
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By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2836) of Steven S. Howitt, James K. Hawkins and Susan Williams Gifford relative to a sewage line tax credit. Revenue.
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SECTION 1. Subsection (h) paragraph (2) of Section 6 of Chapter 62 of the General Laws, as so appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding after clause (i) the following new clause:
(ii) Any owner of residential property located in the commonwealth who is not a dependent of another taxpayer and who occupies said property as his principal residence, shall be allowed a credit for expenditures for design and construction expenses for the connection to newly installed municipal sewage lines. For the purposes of this clause a “newly installed” sewage line shall mean sewage line installed by municipality in the year 2019 or later. Such credit under this clause shall be equal to 40 per cent of said expenditure for connection to the sewage line. Said expenditures shall be the actual cost to the taxpayer or $25,000, whichever is less; provided, however, that said credit shall be available to eligible taxpayers beginning in the tax year in which the repair or replacement of said cesspool or septic system was completed; and provided, further, that said credit shall not exceed $4,000 in any tax year and any excess credit may be applied over the following five subsequent tax years up to an aggregate maximum of $10,000. The amount of any such credit shall be reduced by an amount equal to the total interest subsidy or grant received from the commonwealth, whether directly or indirectly, toward the cost of said expenditures. The department shall promulgate such rules and regulations as are necessary to administer the credit afforded by this subsection, including, but not limited to, a notification system by the commonwealth to recipients of said interest subsidy or grant of the amount of the total subsidy provided by the commonwealth.
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An Act relative to a green vendor tax credit
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[{'Id': 'SSH1', 'Name': 'Steven S. Howitt', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SSH1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T14:07:18.3333333'}, {'Id': 'MJS3', 'Name': 'Michael J. Soter', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MJS3', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-30T10:57:45.51'}]
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By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2837) of Steven S. Howitt and Michael J. Soter for legislation to provide tax credits to restaurants utilizing reusable utensils, dishes, glasses and bulk condiments. Revenue.
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SECTION 1. Chapter 21A of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition is hereby amended by inserting after section 28 the following section:-
Section 29. (A) As used in the section, the following words shall have the following meanings:
“Association” shall mean the Green Restaurant Association.
“Certified Green Restaurant” shall mean a restaurant, as defined by this section, which has earned certification by fulfilling requirement standards by the department
“Department” shall mean the department of environmental protection
“Restaurant" shall have the same meaning as provided in (h) of section 6 of chapter 64H, and shall also include mobile food trucks, vendors and caterers.
(B) Each county that has satisfied the specified number of Certified Green Restaurants as per the requirements set for it by the departmet may identify itself as a "Green Dining Destination" and may use that designation on its website and in all promotional materials.
(C)When doing state business which requires the use of a restaurant, each state agency must give preference to the use of Certified Green Restaurants, unless the state agency has determined that such option is not reasonable.
(D) Napkins, Bags, Cups, & Take-Out Containers must meet the recycling and composting standards as determined by the department
(E)A restaurant that has been determined by the department to meet the following specified criteria shall be eligible for a sales and use tax credit in the amount of $5,000 upon certification and shall be entitled to a receive an additional $5,000 tax credit per year for a maximum of three (3) years following certification should the restaurant continue to meet the department’s certification standards:
1. Prior to January 1, 2024, the Association shall have determined that the restaurant utilized disposable dishes and utensils; and
2. Subsequent to January 1, 2024, the restaurant becomes a Certified Green Restaurant and earns the Reusable Badge by evidencing the use of the following practices:
i. While providing dining in services, the restaurant shall employ the following practices: reusable utensils; reusable dishes; reusable glasses; and bulk condiments
ii. While providing dining out services, the restaurant shall employ the following practices: a reusable mug discount incentive program; a reusable container incentive program; provide condiment, napkin, straw, and utensils by request only.
Not more than 250 restaurants shall be eligible to claim this credit in any fiscal year. Restaurants certified by the department as eligible to receive the credit shall receive priority over new restaurant applicants in subsequent fiscal years.
(F) A restaurant that has been determined by the department to meet the following specified criteria shall be eligible for a sales and use tax credit in the amount of $5,000 upon certification and shall be entitled to receive an additional $5,000 tax credit in the year following its certification by the department should the restaurant continue to meet the certification standards:
1. A restaurant whose main competitors that the department determines would usually use disposables in-house; and
2. Restaurant is a Certified Green Restaurant and earns the Reusable Badge, as described in subsection (E), clause 2.
Not more than 250 restaurants shall be eligible to claim this credit in any fiscal year. Restaurants certified by the department as eligible to receive the credit shall receive priority over new restaurant applicants in subsequent fiscal years.
(G) If a restaurant does not use the entire tax credit provided in subsections (E) or (F) in the taxable year or reporting period in which the credit is awarded, any excess amount may be carried forward to a succeeding taxable year or reporting period. A tax credit applied against taxes imposed under chapter 212 may be carried forward for a maximum of 5 years after the date the credit is awarded.
(H) The department shall promulgate rules and regulations, as necessary, to implement this section, including the adoption of the Green Restaurant Certification and the Green Dining Destination standards adopted by the association, as the same may be amended from time to time. The department may jointly collaborate with the Association when establishing standards and rules and regulations necessary and such regulations must be consistent with those of the Association. When establishing such standards and regulations the department’s criteria shall include, but not be limited to: (i) energy; (ii) water; (iii) reusable items; (iv) disposables; (v) food and beverage; (vi) chemicals and pollution prevention; (vii) grease collection; (viii) linens; (ix) pest control; (x) recycling and compositing; and (xi) employee accreditation.
(I) The credits against the sales and use tax authorized shall be deducted from any sales and use tax remitted by the dealer to the department by electronic funds transfer and may only be deducted on a sales and use tax return initiated through electronic data interchange. The dealer shall separately state the credit on the electronic return. The net amount of tax due and payable must be remitted by electronic funds transfer. If the credit for the qualified expenditures is larger than the amount owed on the sales and use tax return that is eligible for the credit, the unused amount of the credit may be carried forward to a succeeding reporting period as provided in A dealer may only obtain a credit using the method described in this paragraph. A dealer may not obtain a credit by applying for a refund.
SECTION 2. The department shall complete the requirements of subsection (H) no later than one year after the passage of this act.
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By Representative Hunt of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2838) of Daniel J. Hunt relative to exempting certain veterans’ organizations from state and local meals tax. Revenue.
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Section 6 of chapter 64H of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2014 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after the figure “fifteen”, in line 434, the following words:- ; and meals served by a veterans’ organization; provided, that the meals are: (i) furnished without charge, (ii) served at a potluck event, as defined in section 328A of section 94; (iii) served at price equal to the cost of the component food; or (iv) served by a veterans’ organization for which the sale of meals accounts for less than 20 per cent of the veterans’ organization annual revenue.
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By Representatives Jones of North Reading and Pignatelli of Lenox, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2839) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Smitty Pignatelli and others relative to the conservation land tax credit. Revenue.
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SECTION 1. Subsection (p) of section 6 of chapter 62 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after the word “amended”, in line 769, the following words:- , or a private nonprofit trust established pursuant to chapter 203 organized for the purposes of land conservation, which is authorized to do business in the commonwealth, and which has tax-exempt status as a nonprofit charitable organization as described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
SECTION 2. Said subsection (p) of said section 6 of said chapter 62, as so appearing, is hereby amended by striking out, in line 835, the figure “$2,000,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- $3,000,000.
SECTION 3. Said subsection (p) of said section 6 of said chapter 62, as so appearing, is hereby amended by striking out, in line 835, the figure “$3,000,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- $4,000,000.
SECTION 4. Said subsection (p) of said section 6 of said chapter 62, as so appearing, is hereby amended by striking out, in line 835, the figure “$4,000,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- $5,000,000.
SECTION 5. Section 38AA of chapter 63, as so appearing, is hereby amended by inserting after the word “amended”, in line 29, the following words:- , or a private nonprofit trust established pursuant to chapter 203 organized for the purposes of land conservation, which is authorized to do business in the commonwealth, and which has tax-exempt status as a nonprofit charitable organization as described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
SECTION 6. Said section 38AA of said chapter 63, as so appearing, is hereby amended by striking out, in line 88, the figure “$2,000,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- $3,000,000.
SECTION 7. Said section 38AA of said chapter 63, as so appearing, is hereby amended by striking out, in line 88, the figure “$3,000,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- $4,000,000.
SECTION 8. Said section 38AA of said chapter 63, as so appearing, is hereby amended by striking out, in line 88, the figure “$4,000,000. ” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$5,000,000”
SECTION 9. Sections 2 and 6 shall take effect on January 1, 2024.
SECTION 10. Sections 3 and 7 shall take effect on January 1, 2025.
SECTION 11. Sections 4 and 8 shall take effect on January 1, 2026.
SECTION 12. Sections 2, 3, 4, 6, 7 and 8 of this act shall expire on December 31, 2034.
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[{'Id': 'KAD1', 'Name': 'Kip A. Diggs', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/KAD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T19:11:21.81'}, {'Id': 'J_S2', 'Name': 'Jon Santiago', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/J_S2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-02-08T13:53:08.67'}, {'Id': 'DAS1', 'Name': 'Danillo A. Sena', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DAS1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-06-07T14:40:02.5'}]
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By Representative Diggs of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 284) of Kip A. Diggs and Jon Santiago relative to medical debt consumer credit reports. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
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SECTION 1. Section 52 of chapter 93 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after clause (6) the following clause:-
(7) Information concerning medical debt arising from the receipt of health care services.
SECTION 2. Said section 52 of said chapter 93 of the General Laws, as so appearing is further amended by striking subsection (b) and inserting in place thereof the following subsection:-
(b) Except for subsection (7), the provisions of subsection (a) are not applicable in the case of any consumer credit report to be used in connection with –
(1) a credit transaction involving, or which may reasonably be expected to involve, a principal amount of fifty thousand dollars or more; or
(2) the underwriting of life insurance involving, or which may reasonably be expected to involve, a face amount of fifty thousand dollars or more.
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An Act relative to motor vehicle excise tax exemptions for 100 percent disabled veterans
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[{'Id': 'BHJ1', 'Name': 'Bradley H. Jones, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BHJ1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T12:10:47.87'}, {'Id': 'DHW1', 'Name': 'Donald H. Wong', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DHW1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T16:49:45.5066667'}, {'Id': 'FJB1', 'Name': 'F. Jay Barrows', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/FJB1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-26T16:10:28.13'}, {'Id': 'NAG1', 'Name': 'Nicholas A. Boldyga', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/NAG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-26T09:41:07.5433333'}, {'Id': 'ALD1', 'Name': "Angelo L. D'Emilia", 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/ALD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-28T13:13:00.1833333'}, {'Id': 'DFD1', 'Name': 'David F. DeCoste', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DFD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-04-05T16:47:47.6933333'}, {'Id': 'SWG1', 'Name': 'Susan Williams Gifford', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SWG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-26T16:32:09.6266667'}, {'Id': 'HEK1', 'Name': 'Hannah Kane', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/HEK1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-03-01T12:43:30.19'}, {'Id': 'JDM1', 'Name': 'Joseph D. McKenna', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JDM1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-27T20:27:06.75'}, {'Id': 'L_M1', 'Name': 'Lenny Mirra', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/L_M1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-26T16:47:55.4633333'}, {'Id': 'KWP1', 'Name': 'Kelly W. Pease', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/KWP1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-25T13:53:52.6433333'}, {'Id': 'MSV1', 'Name': 'Marcus S. Vaughn', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MSV1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-27T11:27:00.82'}]
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By Representatives Jones of North Reading and Wong of Saugus, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2840) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Donald H. Wong and others relative to motor vehicle excise tax exemptions for 100 percent disabled veterans. Revenue.
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SECTION 1. Section 1 of Chapter 60A of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after the words “permanently disabled;”, in lines 102 and 103, the following:-
“nor to a motor vehicle owned and registered by or leased to a veteran, as defined in section 7 of chapter 4, who according to the records of the United States Veterans Administration, by reason of service in the armed forces of the United States, has been declared 100 percent disabled and has been issued a disabled parking placard by the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles;”
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An Act relative to rolling stock
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[{'Id': 'BHJ1', 'Name': 'Bradley H. Jones, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BHJ1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T12:14:50.9533333'}, {'Id': 'FJB1', 'Name': 'F. Jay Barrows', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/FJB1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-26T18:55:09.8'}, {'Id': 'NAG1', 'Name': 'Nicholas A. Boldyga', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/NAG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-26T09:39:04.92'}, {'Id': 'DFD1', 'Name': 'David F. DeCoste', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DFD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-04-05T16:44:09.7833333'}, {'Id': 'KNF1', 'Name': 'Kimberly N. Ferguson', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/KNF1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-02-02T10:05:35.6166667'}, {'Id': 'SSH1', 'Name': 'Steven S. Howitt', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SSH1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-26T13:13:25.9633333'}, {'Id': 'HEK1', 'Name': 'Hannah Kane', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/HEK1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-25T17:29:15.9466667'}, {'Id': 'JDM1', 'Name': 'Joseph D. McKenna', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JDM1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-27T20:27:38.8133333'}, {'Id': 'SCO1', 'Name': 'Steven Owens', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SCO1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-27T13:54:45.7166667'}, {'Id': 'KPL1', 'Name': 'Kathleen R. LaNatra', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/KPL1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-27T13:54:45.7166667'}, {'Id': 'T_C1', 'Name': 'Tackey Chan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/T_C1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-02-02T15:05:38.1066667'}, {'Id': 'S_G1', 'Name': 'Sean Garballey', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/S_G1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-02-10T15:11:30.5066667'}, {'Id': 'AJS1', 'Name': 'Adam Scanlon', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/AJS1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-02-15T20:44:58.06'}, {'Id': 'ERP1', 'Name': 'Edward R. Philips', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/ERP1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-02-15T20:44:58.06'}, {'Id': 'MDB0', 'Name': 'Michael D. Brady', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MDB0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-02-18T00:10:46.9233333'}, {'Id': 'KLG1', 'Name': 'Kate Lipper-Garabedian', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/KLG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-02-22T15:49:02.6066667'}, {'Id': 'RCF0', 'Name': 'Ryan C. Fattman', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RCF0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-02-25T00:54:16.2366667'}, {'Id': 'JAG1', 'Name': 'Jessica Ann Giannino', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JAG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-02-26T17:25:51.3266667'}, {'Id': 'WFT0', 'Name': 'Walter F. Timilty', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/WFT0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-03-06T17:32:31.8633333'}, {'Id': 'PRF0', 'Name': 'Paul R. Feeney', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PRF0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-03-06T17:32:31.8633333'}, {'Id': 'JFK0', 'Name': 'John F. Keenan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JFK0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-03-13T12:06:59.5866667'}]
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By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2841) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the taxation of the sale of rolling stock. Revenue.
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SECTION 1. Section 1 of chapter 64H of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting, after the definition of “Retail establishment”, the following definition:-
“Rolling stock”, trucks, tractors, and trailers, used by common carriers to transport goods in interstate commerce.
SECTION 2. Section 6 of chapter 64H, as so appearing, is hereby amended by inserting, after subsection (xx), the following new subsection:-
(yy) Sales of rolling stock.
SECTION 3. Section 1 of chapter 64I, as so appearing, is hereby amended by inserting in line 7, after the words “ retail establishment”, the following new words:- ", rolling stock”.
SECTION 4. Section 7 of chapter 64I, as so appearing, is hereby amended by inserting, after subsection (e), the following new subsection:-
(f) Storage, use or other consumption of rolling stock."
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An Act relative to the corporate minimum excise tax
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[{'Id': 'BHJ1', 'Name': 'Bradley H. Jones, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BHJ1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T12:16:30.3533333'}, {'Id': 'FJB1', 'Name': 'F. Jay Barrows', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/FJB1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-26T18:54:48.4'}, {'Id': 'NAG1', 'Name': 'Nicholas A. Boldyga', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/NAG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-26T09:39:24.61'}, {'Id': 'KNF1', 'Name': 'Kimberly N. Ferguson', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/KNF1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-02-01T17:42:36.51'}, {'Id': 'PKF1', 'Name': 'Paul K. Frost', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PKF1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-31T15:07:19.9366667'}, {'Id': 'HEK1', 'Name': 'Hannah Kane', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/HEK1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-30T16:18:17.1466667'}, {'Id': 'JDM1', 'Name': 'Joseph D. McKenna', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JDM1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-27T20:26:32.0766667'}]
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By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2842) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the corporate minimum excise tax. Revenue.
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SECTION 1. Subsection (a) of Section 2 of chapter 63 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out, in lines 16 through 18, the clause “; provided, however, that the excise imposed hereunder shall be no less than four hundred and fifty-six dollars.”.
SECTION 2. Subsection (b) of Section 2 of said chapter 63, as so appearing, is hereby amended by striking out, in lines 27 through 28, the clause “; provided, however, that in no case shall the excise imposed under this section amount to less than $456.”.
SECTION 3. Section 38B of said chapter 63, as so appearing, is hereby amended by striking out, in lines 13 through 14, and in lines 26 through 27, the clause “or four hundred and fifty-six dollars, whichever is greater.”
SECTION 4. Sections 1 to 3, inclusive, are hereby repealed.
SECTION 5. Section 4 shall take effect one year after the passage of this act.
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An Act requiring a waiting period for new taxes
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By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2843) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to requiring a waiting period for new taxes. Revenue.
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SECTION 1. Chapter 58 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding the following new section:-
"Section 52. No new tax shall be collected, assessed or payable until 3 months after the passage of the act in which the new tax was created."
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By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2844) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the gradual elimination of the inventory tax. Revenue.
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SECTION 1. Subsection (a) of section 39 of chapter 63 of the general laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended, in line 37, by striking the figure “$2.60” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- $2.00.
SECTION 2. Subsection (a) of section 39 of chapter 63 of the general laws, as so appearing, is hereby amended, in line 37, by striking the figure “$2.00” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- $1.50.
SECTION 3. Subsection (a) of section 39 of chapter 63 of the general laws, as so appearing, is hereby amended, in line 37, by striking the figure “$1.50” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- $1.00.
SECTION 4. Subsection (a) of section 39 of chapter 63 of the general laws, as so appearing, is hereby amended, in line 37, by striking the figure “$1.00” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- $.50.
SECTION 5. Subsection (a) of section 39 of chapter 63 of the general laws, as so appearing, is hereby amended by striking clause (1) and (2) and inserting in place thereof the following:-
“(1)(i) For tax years beginning before January 1, 2010, 9.5 per cent of its net income determined to be taxable in accordance with this chapter; (ii) for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2010, but before January 1, 2011, 8.75 per cent of its net income determined to be taxable in accordance with this chapter; (iii) for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2011, but before January 1, 2012, 8.25 per cent of its net income determined to be taxable in accordance with this chapter; or (iv) for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2012, 8.0 per cent of its net income determined to be taxable in accordance with this chapter.
SECTION 6. Section 1 of this act shall be effective on January 1, 2024.
SECTION 7. Section 2 of this act shall be effective on January 1, 2025.
SECTION 8. Section 3 of this act shall be effective on January 1, 2026.
SECTION 9. Section 4 of this act shall be effective on January 1, 2027.
SECTION 10. Section 5 of this act shall be effective on January 1, 2028.
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By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2845) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to Department of Revenue interest rate parity. Revenue.
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SECTION 1. Section 37 of chapter 62C of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out the last sentence of the second paragraph.
SECTION 2. Section 40 of said chapter 62C, as so appearing, is hereby amended by striking out paragraph (a) and inserting in place thereof the following paragraph:-
(a) If any refund of any tax, interest or penalties is made pursuant to sections thirty, thirty-one A, thirty-six, thirty-six A, thirty-seven or thirty-nine of this chapter, or sections twenty-seven or twenty-seven A of chapter sixty-five, or section six of chapter sixty-five A, the state treasurer shall repay to the taxpayer the amount of such refund with interest thereon at the rate established under subsection (a) of section 32 of this chapter, except as hereinafter provided, from the date of overpayment to a date, to be determined by the commissioner, preceding the date of the refund check by not more than thirty days, whether or not such refund check is accepted by the taxpayer after tender of such to the taxpayer. The acceptance of such check shall be without prejudice to any right of the taxpayer to claim any additional overpayment and interest thereon.
SECTION 3. This act shall take effect January 1, 2024.
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An Act relative to exempting municipalities from the gas tax
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[{'Id': 'BHJ1', 'Name': 'Bradley H. Jones, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BHJ1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T12:22:46.3033333'}, {'Id': 'FJB1', 'Name': 'F. Jay Barrows', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/FJB1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-26T18:53:25.6633333'}, {'Id': 'NAG1', 'Name': 'Nicholas A. Boldyga', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/NAG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-26T09:40:46.9'}, {'Id': 'ALD1', 'Name': "Angelo L. D'Emilia", 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/ALD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-28T13:06:55.3333333'}, {'Id': 'DFD1', 'Name': 'David F. DeCoste', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DFD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-04-05T16:43:48.27'}, {'Id': 'KNF1', 'Name': 'Kimberly N. Ferguson', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/KNF1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-02-01T17:41:56.2866667'}, {'Id': 'SWG1', 'Name': 'Susan Williams Gifford', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SWG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-26T16:32:18.1866667'}, {'Id': 'HEK1', 'Name': 'Hannah Kane', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/HEK1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-30T16:09:28.86'}, {'Id': 'JDM1', 'Name': 'Joseph D. McKenna', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JDM1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-27T20:26:50.0766667'}, {'Id': 'L_M1', 'Name': 'Lenny Mirra', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/L_M1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-26T17:04:15.7666667'}, {'Id': 'MSV1', 'Name': 'Marcus S. Vaughn', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MSV1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-27T11:43:39.26'}]
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By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2846) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to exempting municipalities from the gas tax. Revenue.
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SECTION 1. Chapter 64A of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting, after section 7A, the following section:--
“Section 7B. The sale of fuel to a city or town which having consumed the same for any municipal purpose shall be exempt from the excise established by this chapter.”
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[{'Id': 'BHJ1', 'Name': 'Bradley H. Jones, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BHJ1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T12:33:30.81'}, {'Id': 'FJB1', 'Name': 'F. Jay Barrows', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/FJB1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-26T18:52:24.2533333'}, {'Id': 'NAG1', 'Name': 'Nicholas A. Boldyga', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/NAG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-26T09:41:48.8766667'}, {'Id': 'KNF1', 'Name': 'Kimberly N. Ferguson', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/KNF1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-02-01T17:40:39.44'}, {'Id': 'PKF1', 'Name': 'Paul K. Frost', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PKF1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-31T15:06:13.5433333'}, {'Id': 'SWG1', 'Name': 'Susan Williams Gifford', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SWG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-26T16:31:55.0566667'}]
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By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2847) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to exempting small businesses from the telecommunications tax. Revenue.
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SECTION 1. Section 6 of Chapter 64H of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition is hereby amended by adding the following new subsection:-
(bb) Any sole proprietorship, partnership, limited liability company, corporate trust, corporation or other business that is: (i) independently owned and operated, (ii) qualifies as a small business under the criteria and size standards of the Small Business Administration regulations and (iii) employs fewer than 100 employees in the commonwealth or does under $2 million of business annually for retail and service industries shall be exempt for any sales tax imposed on telecommunications services, as defined by section 1 of said chapter 64H.
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[{'Id': 'BHJ1', 'Name': 'Bradley H. Jones, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BHJ1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T15:39:23.56'}, {'Id': 'FJB1', 'Name': 'F. Jay Barrows', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/FJB1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-26T16:07:08.7'}, {'Id': 'NAG1', 'Name': 'Nicholas A. Boldyga', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/NAG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-26T10:10:20.4066667'}, {'Id': 'PJD2', 'Name': 'Peter J. Durant', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PJD2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-26T10:29:36.35'}, {'Id': 'KNF1', 'Name': 'Kimberly N. Ferguson', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/KNF1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-31T13:15:21.3966667'}, {'Id': 'SWG1', 'Name': 'Susan Williams Gifford', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SWG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-26T16:05:38.1133333'}, {'Id': 'HEK1', 'Name': 'Hannah Kane', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/HEK1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-03-01T12:40:28.1733333'}, {'Id': 'L_M1', 'Name': 'Lenny Mirra', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/L_M1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-26T16:46:42.0066667'}]
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By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2848) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to increase the rental income tax deduction. Revenue.
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SECTION 1. Section 3 of chapter 62 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out, in line 109, the figure '3,000' and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- 5,000
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By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2849) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to increase the senior circuit breaker tax credit. Revenue.
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SECTION 1. Section 6 of chapter 62, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out, in line 447, the figure “750” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- 1,755
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[{'Id': 'M_D2', 'Name': 'Mindy Domb', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/M_D2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T19:39:14.2566667'}, {'Id': 'L_S1', 'Name': 'Lindsay N. Sabadosa', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/L_S1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-25T15:55:36.4733333'}, {'Id': 'BLW1', 'Name': 'Bud L. Williams', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BLW1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-02-03T16:58:21.87'}]
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By Representative Domb of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 285) of Mindy Domb, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and Bud L. Williams relative to an alternative method for training and licensing of barbers. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
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SECTION 1. (a) As used in this act, the following words shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly requires otherwise:-
“Board”, board of registration of cosmetology and barbering, established in section 42 of chapter 13 of the General laws,
“Licensed barber shops”, barber shops which have received a license from the commonwealth, having met existing licensure criteria.
“Pilot barber schools”, a school which will be allowed in an established licensed small barber shop during non-commercial hours. The pilot school license shall allow the barber shop to advertise the availability of a barber school on the premises, shall be granted to allow adjustments and reductions to class enrollment and other size restrictions. Adjustments shall be based on the number of chairs and sinks available in the licensed pilot barber shop classroom.
“Pilot in-shop barber instructor license eligibility”, a barber instructor having a barber license or assistant barber license and 2 years of full-time experience as a barber or assistant barber instructor in order to be eligible for an instructor license.
(b) The board of registration of cosmetology and barbering, pursuant to section 42 of chapter 13 of the General laws, shall establish a 4 year pilot program to allow for in-shop barber instruction. The pilot program shall:
(i) enlist up to 5 licensed barbers and their barber shops in geographically diverse areas in the commonwealth to participate;
(ii) develop eligibility criteria for a pilot in-shop barber school license, an application and a pilot program instructor license;
(iii) assess the performance of students in the pilot program and determine if the pilot program is successful in increasing the number of licensed barbers across the commonwealth;
(iv) comply with the commonwealth’s 1,000 hour guidelines, while occurring in an alternative setting; and
(v) allow training to occur in a licensed barber shop during the barber shop’s closed hours and delivered by an experienced and licensed barber, who will access a special pilot barber instructor license as part of this program.
(c) In implementing the pilot program, the board shall:
(i) ensure that once each barber is licensed as a pilot in-shop instructor, they have access to all existing training materials and exam questions, the list of current workbooks used to prepare students for the written exam and a breakdown of hours needed for each section of the 1,000 hour training program currently used to meet the commonwealth’s existing barbering license process;
(ii) ensure that the pilot program instruction takes place in a traditional licensed barber shop during its closed hours;
(iii) create a path to instructor licensing for those meeting the experience requirements, independent from having worked in or having recently been hired by, a current barber school;
(iv) establish criteria for pilot program participation which incorporates barber interest, the ability to meet the experience criteria for an instructor’s license, and ability to comply with guidelines needed for an in-shop barber school;
(v) post the pilot program’s guidelines and the curriculum syllabus online to make sure that all prospective participants can review this information before applying to participate;
(vi) review syllabi submitted by the licensed in-shop barber instructor for approval to make sure it meets mandatory standards;
(vii) provide a physical inspection of the specific space prior to the commencement of instruction;
(viii) assure that all rules regarding haircuts, including safety, oversight and pricing will remain the same as outlined for traditional barber schools in the commonwealth; and
(ix) provide students who complete the 1,000 hour program the students with an opportunity to take the state board barber licensing exam and upon passing, would become licensed as if they had completed training and education at a full size barber training institution.
(d) The board may:
(i) provide and facilitate an online opportunity for all participating pilot barber shop instructors to meet regularly to discuss the progress and to support the creation of standards for a potential long term permanent in-shop training program.
(ii) request regular written status reports from participating barber instructors in order to identify successes and challenges and to request agenda recommendations from the pilot barber instructors for discussion at the above mentioned online meetings; and
(iii) create an online peer support network for new barber instructors to discuss their individual program’s efficacy and student goal-tracking.
SECTION 2. (a) The board shall, no later than 1 year after the initiation of the pilot program, submit an annual report to the chairs of the joint committee on consumer protection and professional licensure detailing:
(i) the status of the pilot program;
(ii) its participation by students and instructors, number of students who successfully graduate and receive their barber licenses; and
(iii) the towns and cities in the commonwealth where pilot barber schools are located
(b) At the end of the 4 year pilot program, a report on the overall evaluation of the program shall be provided to the chairs of the joint committee on consumer protection and professional licensure. The report shall determine after 4 years:
(i) the feasibility of adopting this model as an optional and additional standardized pathway for delivering and receiving barbering instruction in the commonwealth; and
(ii) the success of this alternative method for training barbers as measured by: (1) the number of students enrolled and graduated and how this completion rate compares to traditional and existing barber instruction model; (2) the number of barber shops and pilot instructors recruited; (3) the geographic reach of the program in terms of instruction and subsequent practicing barbers; (4) the number of barbers licensed as a result of completing in-shop instruction, and (5) the impact of the online network of support for new barber instructors.
(c) A successful pilot shall result in the board recommending a permanent change in barber licensure, allowing in-shop instruction to a smaller number of students as an alternative training approach in the commonwealth.
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By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2850) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the estate tax. Revenue.
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SECTION 1. Section 2A of chapter 65C, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out subsection (a) and inserting in place the following subsection:-
(a) A tax is hereby imposed upon the transfer of the estate of each person dying on or after January 1, 1997 who, at the time of death, was a resident of the commonwealth. The amount of the tax shall be equal to the credit for state death taxes that would have been allowable to a decedent’s estate as computed under section 2011 of the Code, as in effect on December 31, 2000, hereinafter referred to as the “credit”. In the event that the federal gross estate of a person includes real or tangible personal property located outside of Massachusetts at the time of death, the tax shall be reduced by an amount equal to the proportion of such allowable credit as the value of said real or tangible personal property located outside of Massachusetts bears to the value of the entire federal gross estate wherever situated, as determined under section 2011 of the Code, as in effect on December 31, 2000.
SECTION 2. Said section 2A of said chapter 65C, as so appearing, is hereby further amended by adding the following subsection:-
(f) Effective for the estates of decedents dying on or after July 1, 2023, for purposes of computing the tax imposed by subsections (a) and (b), the credit shall be determined based on the value of the federal taxable estate after such estate is reduced by $2,000,000. Estates of decedents dying on or after July 1, 2023 are not required to pay any tax under subsection (a) or (b) if the value of the federal taxable estate is $2,000,000 or less. For purposes of this subsection, the federal taxable estate is the federal gross estate less any qualified conservation exclusion elected under section 2031(c) of the Code, as in effect on December 31, 2000, and further reduced by the deductions allowable by the Code, as in effect on December 31, 2000.
SECTION 3. Sections 1 and 2 shall take effect for the estates of decedents dying on or after July 1, 2023.
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By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2851) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to establish a fund to be known as the fair share transparency and accountability fund to be used for education and transportation purposes. Revenue.
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SECTION 1. Chapter 10 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding after section 78 the following section:
Section 79. There shall be established and set up on the books of the commonwealth a separate fund to be known as the Fair Share Transparency and Accountability Fund to be used solely for education and transportation purposes. There shall be credited to the fund all revenues collected pursuant to Article CXXI of the state constitution and any income derived from investment of amounts credited to the fund. No monies deposited into this fund that are unexpended at the end of the fiscal year shall revert to the General Fund. No expenditure from said fund shall cause said fund to be in deficiency at the close of the fiscal year.
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By Representatives Kane of Shrewsbury and Howard of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2852) of Hannah Kane, Vanna Howard and others for legislation to promote urban agriculture and horticulture by providing for certain tax exemptions. Revenue.
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Section 5 of chapter 59 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2021 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding the following clause: -
Fifty-ninth. Up to 100 percent of the assessed value of real estate in agricultural, horticultural or agricultural and horticultural use, as those terms are defined in sections 1 and 2 of chapter 61A, provided that the real estate or portion thereof in agricultural, horticultural or agricultural and horticultural use is less than 2 acres in area; provided further, that gross sales of agricultural, horticultural or agricultural and horticultural products resulting from such uses together total not less than $500 in the previous year. The exemption provided in this clause shall apply only to the portion of real estate in agricultural, horticultural or agricultural and horticultural use. This clause shall take effect in any city or town upon acceptance of this section; provided, that such city or town has a population of at least 50,000 inhabitants or meets the definition of a gateway municipality under section 3A of chapter 23A. The legislative body of any city or town that accepts this clause shall establish and may thereafter modify the percentage of the assessed value exempt from taxation and may determine whether rooftop and container farm operations shall be eligible for said exemption.
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[{'Id': 'HEK1', 'Name': 'Hannah Kane', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/HEK1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-10T14:30:29.5966667'}, {'Id': 'DFD1', 'Name': 'David F. DeCoste', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DFD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-02-08T13:58:03.86'}, {'Id': 'JDM1', 'Name': 'Joseph D. McKenna', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JDM1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-31T17:38:47.19'}, {'Id': 'PAS1', 'Name': 'Paul A. Schmid, III', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PAS1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-02-01T14:38:00.1733333'}, {'Id': 'BET0', 'Name': 'Bruce E. Tarr', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BET0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-04-03T13:27:18.7133333'}]
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By Representative Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2853) of Hannah Kane and others relative to the income tax deduction of business interest. Revenue.
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SECTION 1. Section 1 of chapter 62 of the General Laws is hereby amended by striking out subsection (c) and inserting in place thereof the following subsection: -
(c) “Code”, the Internal Revenue Code of the United States, as amended on January 1, 2022 and in effect for the taxable year; but Code shall mean the Code as amended and in effect for the taxable year for sections 62(a)(1), 72, 105, 106, 139C, 223, 274(m), 274(n), 401 through 420, inclusive, 457, 529, 529A, 530, 951, 951A, 959, 961, 3401 and 3405 but excluding sections 402A and 408(q), and provided further that for purposes of determining the amount of business interest deductible under this chapter, the provisions of section 163(j) of the Code shall not apply.
SECTION 2. Section 1 of chapter 63 of the General Laws is hereby amended by striking out the definition of “Code” therein and inserting in place thereof the following definition: -
“Code”, the Internal Revenue Code of the United States, as amended and in effect for the taxable year, unless otherwise provided; for sections 163(j), 381(c)(20), 382(d)(3) and 382(k)(1), Code shall mean the Code as amended and in effect for tax years beginning before January 1, 2018.
SECTION 3. Section 30 of said chapter 63 is hereby amended by striking out the first sentence of paragraph 4 and inserting in place thereof the following sentence: -
“Net income”, gross income less the deductions, but not credits, allowable under the provisions of the Federal Internal Revenue Code, as amended and in effect for the taxable year; provided, however, that for sections 163(j), 381(c)(20), 382(d)(3) and 382(k)(1), Code shall mean the Code as amended and in effect for tax years beginning before January 1, 2018, and provided further that any deduction otherwise allowable which is allocable, in whole or in part, to one or more classes of income not included in a corporation’s taxable net income, as determined under subsection (a) of section 38, shall not be allowed.
SECTION 4. This act shall be effective for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2017.
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[{'Id': 'HEK1', 'Name': 'Hannah Kane', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/HEK1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T13:08:04.19'}, {'Id': 'D_R1', 'Name': 'David Allen Robertson', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/D_R1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-02-06T10:34:33.6766667'}, {'Id': 'BET0', 'Name': 'Bruce E. Tarr', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BET0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-04-03T13:24:06.6466667'}]
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By Representative Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2854) of Hannah Kane and David Allen Robertson relative to the state tax return filings for annuities. Revenue.
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SECTION 1. Section 6 subsection (b) of Chapter 62C of the general laws, as appearing in the 2016 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out the section and inserting in place thereof the following:-
(b) Every executor, administrator, trustee, guardian, conservator, trustee in bankruptcy, assignee for the benefit of creditors and receiver, other than a receiver of a business corporation, every fiduciary referred to in section twenty-five of chapter sixty-two and every other person receiving income taxable under chapter sixty-two which exceeds two hundred dollars, shall make an annual return of his taxable income. An executor or administrator shall file a return under this section if his decedent received any such amount not returned by the decedent as to which a tax under chapter sixty-two may still be assessed within the time limited by section twenty-six of this chapter. If a person has been appointed executor or administrator after January first in any year, the return of such income received by his decedent but not reported by him shall be due and shall be filed on or before the fifteenth day of the fourth month after the date of such appointment. Every such fiduciary intending to make final distribution of an estate or trust before the end of any year shall file immediately prior to such distribution a return under this section of all such income received by him and by his decedent during said year and prior to such distribution, and the taxes thereon shall become due and payable forthwith.
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An Act repealing the sales tax on boats built or rebuilt in the Commonwealth
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[{'Id': 'PJK1', 'Name': 'Patrick Joseph Kearney', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PJK1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T15:59:27.6966667'}, {'Id': 'DFD1', 'Name': 'David F. DeCoste', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DFD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-04-05T17:08:30.0166667'}]
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By Representative Kearney of Scituate, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2855) of Patrick Joseph Kearney relative to repealing the sales tax on boats built or rebuilt in the Commonwealth. Revenue.
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Section 6 of chapter 64H of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2014 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding the following subsection:—
(yy) Sales of boats built or rebuilt and delivered in Massachusetts by Massachusetts craftsmen.
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By Representative Keefe of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2856) of Mary S. Keefe and others relative to corporate tax rates. Revenue.
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SECTION 1. Section 2 of chapter 63 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking subsection (b) and replacing it with the following: --
(b) Any corporation taxable under this section shall pay an excise measured by its net income determined to be taxable under section 2A at the following rates:-- (i) for each taxable year beginning on or after January 1, 1995, but before January 1, 2010, 10.5 per cent; (ii) for each taxable year beginning on or after January 1, 2010, but before January 1, 2011, 10.0 per cent; (iii) for each taxable year beginning on or after January 1, 2011, but before January 1, 2012, 9.5 per cent; (iv) for each taxable year beginning on or after January 1, 2012, but before January 1, 2023, 9.0 per cent; or (v) for each taxable year beginning on or after January 1, 2023 and thereafter, 10.5 per cent; provided, however, that in no case shall the excise imposed under this section amount to less than $456.
SECTION 2. Paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of section 39 of chapter 63 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking subparagraph (i) and replacing it with the following: --
(i) For tax years beginning before January 1, 2010, 9.5 per cent of its net income determined to be taxable in accordance with this chapter; (ii) for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2010, but before January 1, 2011, 8.75 per cent of its net income determined to be taxable in accordance with this chapter; (iii) for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2011, but before January 1, 2012, 8.25 per cent of its net income determined to be taxable in accordance with this chapter; (iv) for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2012 but before January 1, 2023, 8.0 per cent of its net income determined to be taxable in accordance with this chapter; or, (v) for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2023 and thereafter, 9.5 per cent of its net income determined to be taxable in accordance with this chapter.
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By Representative Kerans of Danvers, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2857) of Sally P. Kerans relative to regional assessment values for Beverly airport land in the town of Danvers. Revenue.
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SECTION 1. Notwithstanding section 5D of chapter 59 of the General Laws, or any other general or special law to the contrary, the city of Beverly shall not be liable to taxation for land in the town of Danvers held for the Beverly airport; but the city of Beverly shall annually on July 1 pay to the town of Danvers the amount that would be assessable for the next following fiscal year upon a valuation equal to the average of the assessed taxable valuations of the land, which shall not include buildings or other structures, the assessed valuation for each assessment date being reduced by all abatements, if any. If the land subject to this act was not separately assessed or was exempt from taxation on any of said assessment dates, the fair cash value of the land on such assessment date shall for the purposes of this act be deemed to be the assessed valuation thereof on such date. Payments made by the city of Beverly pursuant to this act for the year when the town of Danvers shall have made a general revaluation of all its real property for purposes of taxation shall not be less than payments made to the town for the year immediately preceding the general revaluation. Whenever the town of Danvers shall be certified by the commissioner or revenue as assessing property at full and fair cash valuation under the provisions of section 56 of chapter 40 of the General Laws, the valuation of such land shall be determined by the assessors of the town of Danvers as of January 1 of the year of such certification subject to the commissioner's determination, under the provisions of section 1A of chapter 58 and subsection (c) of section 2A of chapter 59 of the General Laws, that said valuations are at full and fair cash valuation. The valuations so determined shall be used for the purpose of payments authorized by this act in the year succeeding such determination and the following years thereafter.
SECTION 2. The city of Beverly, if aggrieved by the determination of the assessors, may within 6 months after written notice thereof appeal to the appellate tax board. Any part of such land or buildings from which any revenue in the nature of rent is received shall be subject to taxation.
SECTION 3. Under this act, revenue received for land used for the take-off and landing of aircraft, including runways and taxi strips, or for the use of buildings on such property which are used as a terminal or administration building or for housing, servicing and repairing aircraft, shall not be deemed to be rent or revenue in the nature of rent within the meaning of this section.
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[{'Id': 'SPK1', 'Name': 'Sally P. Kerans', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SPK1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T14:14:21.1666667'}]
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By Representative Kerans of Danvers, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2858) of Sally P. Kerans for legislation to allow cities and towns to increase the local tax rate on meals. Revenue.
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Section 2 of chapter 64L of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after the word “cent”, in line 4, the following words:- or 1.5 per cent.
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By Representatives Khan of Newton and Santiago of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2859) of Kay Khan, Jon Santiago and others for legislation to impose an excise tax on distributors of certain drinks with added sugar and promoting healthy alternatives to such drinks. Revenue.
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SECTION 1. The Massachusetts General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, are hereby amended by inserting after chapter 64N the following new chapter:-
Chapter 64O. SUGARY DRINK TAX
Section 1. Definitions.
(a) For the purposes of this section, the following words shall have the following meanings:
(1) "Beverage for medical use” means a beverage suitable for human consumption and manufactured for use as an oral nutritional therapy for persons who cannot absorb or metabolize dietary nutrients from food or beverages, or for use as an oral rehydration electrolyte solution for infants and children formulated to prevent or treat dehydration due to illness. “Beverage for medical use” shall also mean a “medical food” as defined in section 5(b)(3) of the Orphan Drug Act (21
U.S.C. 360ee(b)(3)); this Act defines medical food as “a food which is formulated to be consumed or administered enterally under the supervision of a physician and which is intended for the specific dietary management of a disease or condition for which distinctive nutritional requirements, based on recognized scientific principles, are established by medical evaluation.” “Beverage for medical use” shall not include drinks commonly referred to as “sports drinks” or any other common names that are derivations thereof.
(2) “Bottle" means any closed or sealed container regardless of size or shape, including, without limitation, those made of glass, metal, paper, plastic or any other material or combination of materials.
(3) "Bottled sugary drink" means any sugary drink contained in a bottle that is ready for consumption without further processing such as, without limitation, dilution or carbonation.
(4) “Commissioner” means the commissioner of revenue and his or her authorized agents and employees.
(5) "Commonwealth” means the commonwealth of Massachusetts.
(6) "Consumer" means a person who purchases a sugary drink for consumption and not for sale to another.
(7) "Department" means the department of public health.
(8) "Distributor" means any person, including manufacturers and wholesale dealers, who receives, stores, manufactures, bottles and/or distributes bottled sugary drinks, syrups or powders, for sale to retailers doing business in the commonwealth, whether or not that person also sells such products to consumers.
(9) "Fund" means the Commonwealth’s Health Promotion Fund, established pursuant to section 5.
(10) “Milk” means natural liquid milk regardless of animal or plant source or butterfat content; natural milk concentrate, whether or not reconstituted; or dehydrated natural milk, whether or not reconstituted.
(11) "Natural fruit juice” means the original liquid resulting from the pressing of fruits, or the liquid resulting from the dilution with water of dehydrated natural fruit juice.
(12) “Natural vegetable juice" means the original liquid resulting from the pressing of vegetables, or the liquid resulting from the dilution with water of dehydrated natural vegetable juice.
(13) “Non-nutritive sweetener" means any non-nutritive substance suitable for human consumption that humans perceive as sweet and includes, without limitation, aspartame, acesulfame-K, neotame, saccharin, sucralose and stevia. "Non-nutritive sweetener" excludes sugars. For purposes of this definition, “non-nutritive" means a substance that contains fewer than 5 calories per serving.
(14) "Person" means any natural person, partnership, cooperative association, limited liability company, corporation, personal representative, receiver, trustee, assignee or any other legal entity.
(15) "Place of business" means any place where sugary drinks, syrups or powders are manufactured or received for sale in the commonwealth.
(16) "Powder" means any solid mixture of ingredients used in making, mixing, or compounding sugary drinks by mixing the powder with any one or more other ingredients, including without limitation water, ice, syrup, simple syrup, fruits, vegetables, fruit juice, vegetable juice, carbonation or other gas.
(17) "Retailer" means any person who sells or otherwise dispenses in the commonwealth a sugary drink to a consumer whether or not that person is also a distributor as defined in this section.
(18) "Sale" means the transfer of title or possession for valuable consideration regardless of the manner by which the transfer is completed.
(19) “Sugars” means any monosaccharide or disaccharide nutritive sweetener such as glucose, fructose, lactose, and sucrose. Examples include, without limitation, cane sugar, beet sugar, high-fructose corn syrup, honey, fruit juice concentrate, and other caloric sweeteners. For purposes of this definition, "nutritive" means a substance that contains 5 or more calories per serving.
(20) "Sugary drink" means any nonalcoholic beverage, carbonated or noncarbonated, which is intended for human consumption and contains any added sugars. As used in this definition, "nonalcoholic beverage" means any beverage that contains less than one-half of one percent alcohol per volume.
(21) "Syrup" means a liquid mixture of ingredients used in making, mixing, or compounding sugary drinks using one or more other ingredients including, without limitation, water, ice, a powder, simple syrup, fruits, vegetables, fruit juice, vegetable juice, carbonation or other gas.
(22) “Water”, means no-calorie liquid water, which is either non-flavored or flavored without the use of sugars. “Water” may be carbonated (including club soda and seltzer), still, distilled and/or purified.
Section 2. Tax imposed.
(a) There is hereby imposed an excise tax on every distributor for the privilege of selling the products governed by this chapter in the commonwealth, calculated as follows:
(1) The tax shall be calculated using the following tiered system.
(i.) Beverages with 7.5 grams of sugars or less per 12 fluid ounces will not be taxed.
(ii.) Beverages with more than 7.5 grams but less than 30 grams of sugars per 12 fluid ounces will be taxed at a rate of $0.01 per ounce.
(iii.) Beverages with 30 grams of sugars or more per 12 fluid ounces will be taxed at a rate of
$0.02 per ounce.
(2) Syrups and powders sold or offered for sale to a retailer for sale in the State to a consumer, either as syrup or powder or as a sugary drink derived from that syrup or powder, are taxable. Syrups and powders shall be taxed using the following tiered system:
(i.) If the beverages made from the syrup or powder have 7.5 grams of sugars or less per 12 fluid ounces, the syrup or powder will not be taxed.
(ii.) If the beverages made from the syrup or powder have more than 7.5 grams but less than 30 grams of sugars per 12 fluid ounces, the syrup or powder will be taxed at a rate equal to $0.01 per ounce of sugary drink produced from that syrup or powder.
(iii.) If the beverages made from the syrup or powder have 30 grams of sugars or more per 12 fluid ounces, the syrup or powder will be taxed at a rate equal to $0.02 per ounce of sugary drink produced from that syrup or powder.
For purposes of calculating the tax, the volume of sugary drink produced from syrups or powders shall be the larger of (i) the largest volume resulting from use of the syrups or powders according to any manufacturer’s instructions, or (ii) the volume actually produced by the retailer, as reasonably determined by the commissioner;
(3) The Nutrition Facts product label, as required by the Food and Drug Administration, shall be used to determine the amount of sugars per 12 ounces of sugary drink by referencing the “Serving Size” and “Sugars” or “Total Sugars” lines on the label.
(4) The tax amounts set forth in this section shall be adjusted annually by the commissioner in proportion with the Consumer Price Index: All Urban Consumers for All Items for the Northeast Region Statistical Area as reported by the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics or any successor to that index.
(5) Manufacturers, bottlers, wholesalers or distributors shall add the amount of the tax imposed by this section to the retail price of sugary drinks.
(b) A retailer who sells bottled sugary drinks, syrups, or powders in the commonwealth to a consumer, on which the tax imposed by this section has not been paid by a distributor, is liable for the tax imposed in subsection (a) at the point of sale to a consumer.
(c) The taxes imposed by this section are in addition to any other taxes that may apply to persons or products subject to this chapter.
Section 3. Report of Sales and Tax Remittances.
Any distributor or retailer liable for the tax imposed by this chapter shall, on or before the last day of March, June, October, and December of each year, return to the commissioner under oath of a person with legal authority to bind the distributor or retailer, a statement containing his or her name and place of business, the quantity of sugary drinks, syrups and powders subject to the excise tax imposed by this chapter sold or offered for sale in the 3 months immediately preceding the month in which the report is due, and any other information required by the commissioner, along with the tax due.
Section 4. Records of Distributors
Every distributor, and every retailer subject to this chapter, shall maintain for not less than 2 years accurate records, showing all transactions that gave rise, or may have given rise, to tax liability under this chapter. Such records are subject to inspection by the commissioner at all reasonable times during normal business hours.
Section 5. Exemptions.
(a) The following shall be exempt from the tax imposed by this chapter:
(1) Bottled sugary drinks, syrups, and powders sold to the United States Government and American Indian Tribal Governments;
(2) Bottled sugary drinks, syrups, and powders sold by a distributor to another distributor that holds a permit issued pursuant to this chapter if the sales invoice clearly indicates that the sale is exempt. If the sale is to a person who is both a distributor and a retailer, the sale shall also be tax exempt and the tax shall be paid when the purchasing distributor or retailer resells the product to a retailer or a consumer. This exemption does not apply to any other sale to a retailer;
(3) Beverages sweetened solely with non-nutritive sweeteners;
(4) Beverages consisting of 100 per cent natural fruit or vegetable juice with no added sugars;
(5) Beverages in which milk, or soy, rice or similar milk substitute, is the primary ingredient or the first listed ingredient on the label of the beverage;
(6) Coffee or tea without added sugars;
(7) Infant formula;
(8) Beverages for medical use;
(9) Water without added sugars.;
(10) Unsweetened drinks to which a purchaser can add, or can request that a seller add, sugar or a sweetener at the point of sale.
Section 6. Unpaid Taxes and Debt.
All taxes imposed under the provisions of this chapter remaining due and unpaid shall constitute a debt to the commonwealth, which may be collected from the person owing same by suit or otherwise.
Section 7. Records of commissioner.
At the end of each month, the auditor of the commonwealth shall carefully check the books and records of the commissioner and his accounts with any bank or banks, and shall verify the amounts collected pursuant to this chapter and paid into the Children’s Health Promotion Fund. Any duty herein required of the auditor of the commonwealth may be performed by any duly trained clerk in his office, designated by the auditor of the commonwealth for that purpose.
Section 8. Exercise of Powers and Duties.
Whenever in this chapter any reference is made to any power or duty of the commissioner, the reference is construed to mean that the power or duty shall be exercised by the commissioner, under the supervision and direction of the commissioner.
Section 9. Rules and Regulations.
The commissioner is hereby empowered to make such rules and regulations, and provide such procedural measures, in cooperation with the auditor of the commonwealth, as may be reasonably necessary to accomplish the purposes of this chapter.
Section 10. Grant of Local Authority
Nothing in this chapter shall preempt or prohibit adoption and implementation of any policy related to sugary drinks, including taxation, by a municipal government or political subdivision of the commonwealth.
Section 11. Severability.
If any provision of this chapter, any rule or regulation made under this chapter, or the application of this chapter to any person or circumstance is held invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of the chapter, rule, or regulation, and the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected. The invalidity of any section or sections or parts of any section of this chapter shall not affect the validity of the remainder of the chapter.
SECTION 2. The Massachusetts General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, are hereby amended by inserting after Section 2I of Chapter 111 the following new chapter:-
Section 2J. COMMONWEALTH HEALTH PROMOTION FUND
There shall be established and set up on the books of the commonwealth a separate fund to be known as the Commonwealth’s Health Promotion Fund. The fund shall consist of revenues from the commonwealth generated by the tax imposed by Chapter 64O, section 2. The department of public health shall administer the fund. The commissioner, in consultation with the Commonwealth’s Health Promotion Advisory Board established under section 2K, shall make expenditures from the fund consistent with subsections (3 (i, ii, iii, iv and v)) provided that not more than 10 per cent of the amounts held in the fund in any one year shall be used by the department for the combined cost of the program administration, technical assistance or program evaluation.
(2) Unexpended balances shall be allocated in a proportion to be determined by the department of public health, with at least 50 percent of total revenue dedicated to benefits, services, and programs for communities most impacted by health inequity and burdened by health outcomes such as obesity, diabetes, and heart disease.
(3) Qualifying programs funded under Chapter 64O shall include but not be limited to:
(i.) Universal free school meals which shall be made available to all students at no charge regardless of household income and consistent with waivers granted pursuant to the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, Public Law 116-127 and any extensions thereto
(ii) implementation of providing healthy meals to kids in headstart and other high need early education settings or to transfer funding into the Early Education Trust Fund.
Section 2K. COMMONWEALTH HEALTH PROMOTION ADVISORY BOARD
Section 2K. There shall be a Commonwealth’s Health Promotion Advisory Board to make recommendations to the commissioner concerning the administration and allocation of the Commonwealth’s Health Promotion Fund established in section 2J, establish evaluation criteria and perform any other functions specifically granted to it by law.
The board shall consist of: the commissioner of public health or a designee, the commissioner of the department of elementary and secondary education or a designee; the commissioner of the department of early education and care, who shall serve as chairpersons; the house and senate chairs of the joint committee on public health; the house and senate chairs of the joint committee on education; and 16 persons to be appointed by the governor, 1 of whom shall be a person with expertise in the field of public health economics; 1 of whom shall be a person with expertise in public health research; 1 of whom shall be a person with expertise in the field of health equity; 1 of whom shall be a person from a local board of health for a city or town with a population greater than 50,000; 1 of whom shall be a person of a board of health for a city or town with a population of fewer than 50,000; 1 of whom shall be a person from a consumer health organization; 1 of whom shall be a person from a statewide public health organization; 1 of whom shall be a representative of the interest of businesses; 1 of whom shall be from an hunger organization; 1 of whom shall be from a early care and education organization; 1 of whom shall be a person from school food services; 1 of whom shall be a person from an early education program; 1 of whom shall be a person with expertise of childhood development; 1 of whom shall be a person with expertise of a child welfare; and at least 1 whom shall be from critical stakeholders or community interests.
Section 2L Evaluation of the Commonwealth’s Health Promotion Fund
(1) The department of public health shall, under the advice and guidance of the Commonwealth’s Health Promotion Advisory Board, annually report on its strategy for administration and allocation of the fund, including relevant evaluation criteria. The report shall set forth the rationale for such strategy, including, but not limited to: (1) a list of the most prevalent preventable health conditions in the commonwealth, including health disparities experienced by populations based on race, ethnicity, gender, disability status, sexual orientation or socio-economic status; (2) a list of the most costly preventable health conditions in the commonwealth; (3) a list of evidence-based or promising community-based programs related to the conditions identified in clauses. The report shall recommend specific areas of focus for allocation of funds.
(2) The department of public health shall promulgate regulations necessary to carry out this section.
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An Act relative to clarifying homeowners right to perform electrical work
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[{'Id': 'PJD2', 'Name': 'Peter J. Durant', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PJD2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T14:03:15.8366667'}, {'Id': 'JDM1', 'Name': 'Joseph D. McKenna', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JDM1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-31T15:42:26.04'}]
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By Representative Durant of Spencer, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 286) of Peter J. Durant and Joseph D. McKenna relative to homeowners right to perform electrical work. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
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SECTION 1. Section 3L of chapter 143 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by deleting the words "for hire" in paragraph 4 and paragraph 5.
SECTION 2. Section 3L of chapter 143 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting at the end thereof the following paragraph: -
“Nothing in this section shall be construed to provide the inspector of wires with the authority to reject a permit application of an applicant who is not a certified electrician; provided, that the property indicated on the permit application is the applicant’s primary residence, the applicant is the owner of the property, and the property is no greater than a single family house.”
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[{'Id': 'K_K1', 'Name': 'Kay Khan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/K_K1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T12:50:40.0966667'}, {'Id': 'N_H1', 'Name': 'Natalie M. Higgins', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/N_H1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-02-23T10:58:46.4566667'}, {'Id': 'S_M1', 'Name': 'Samantha Montaño', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/S_M1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-02-13T12:02:47.32'}, {'Id': 'RLR0', 'Name': 'Rebecca L. Rausch', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RLR0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-04-20T11:23:30.64'}, {'Id': 'L_S1', 'Name': 'Lindsay N. Sabadosa', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/L_S1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-05-31T16:42:37.5466667'}]
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By Representative Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2860) of Kay Khan, Samantha Montaño and Natalie M. Higgins for legislation to provide for credit against taxes for the costs of certain advertising campaigns that feature digitally unaltered images of human models. Revenue.
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SECTION 1. Chapter 62 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 6M the following section:-
Section 6O. (a) As used in this section the following words, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, shall have the following meanings:—
“Advertising,” a printed or televisual representation made for the purpose of promoting the use or sale of a product or service by the producer, manufacturer, distributer, seller or any other person with a commercial interest in the product or service.
“Digitally unaltered images,” visual depictions of human models to which computer-enabled postproduction editing techniques have not been applied, including without limitation the deliberate alteration of natural body size, body shape, skin tone, skin texture, or the use of digital airbrush techniques.
“Qualifying business,” business that: (i) generates not less than $100,000 in annual revenue from activities conducted in the commonwealth; and (ii) is engaged in the production, manufacture, distribution, or sale of cosmetics, clothing, or products intended for use in personal hygiene and grooming.
(b) A taxpayer engaged in qualifying business shall be allowed a credit against the taxes imposed by this chapter for the costs of advertising campaigns that feature digitally unaltered images of human models. The credit shall be equal to 1 per cent of the costs of media purchases associated with a qualifying advertising campaign, provided that said credit shall not exceed $10,000 in any tax year.
(c) The department of revenue, in consultation with the department of public health, shall promulgate by regulation criteria for eligibility for the credit provided under this section.
(d) Digitally unaltered advertising campaign credits allowed to a taxpayer under this section shall be allowed for the taxable year in which the advertising campaign is conducted; provided, however, that a tax credit allowed under this section shall not reduce the tax owed below zero. A taxpayer allowed a credit under this section may carry over and apply those credits which exceed the taxpayer’s liability for a taxable year against the taxpayer's tax liability in any of the succeeding 5 tax years, provided that said taxpayer maintains continued compliance with the eligibility criteria set forth pursuant to subsection (c).
SECTION 2. Section 6O of chapter 62 of the General Laws is hereby repealed.
SECTION 3. Chapter 63 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 38HH the following section:-
Section 38II. (a) As used in this section the following words, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, shall have the following meanings:-
“Advertising,” a printed or televisual representation made for the purpose of promoting the use or sale of a product or service by the producer, manufacturer, distributer, seller or any other person with a commercial interest in the product or service.
“Digitally unaltered images,” visual depictions of human models to which computer-enabled postproduction editing techniques have not been applied, including without limitation the deliberate alteration of natural body size, body shape, skin tone, skin texture, or the use of digital airbrush techniques.
“Qualifying business,” a business corporation that: (i) generates not less than $100,000 in annual revenue from activities conducted in the commonwealth; and (ii) is engaged in the production, manufacture, distribution, or sale of cosmetics, clothing, or products intended for use in personal hygiene and grooming.
(b) A qualifying business shall be allowed a credit against the taxes imposed by this chapter for the costs of advertising campaigns that feature digitally unaltered images of human models. The credit shall be equal to 1 per cent of the costs of media purchases associated with a qualifying advertising campaign, provided that said credit shall not exceed $10,000 in any tax year.
(c) The department of revenue, in consultation with the department of public health, shall promulgate by regulation criteria for eligibility for the credit provided under this section.
(d) The credit allowed in this section for any taxable year shall not reduce the excise to less than the amount due under subsection (b) of section 39, section 67 or any other applicable section.
(e) Digitally unaltered advertising campaign tax credits allowed to a qualifying business under this section shall be allowed for the taxable year in which the advertising campaign is conducted. A taxpayer allowed a credit under this section may carry over and apply those credits which exceed the taxpayer’s liability for a taxable year against the taxpayer's tax liability in any of the succeeding 5 tax years, provided that said taxpayer maintains continued compliance with the eligibility criteria set forth pursuant to subsection (c).
SECTION 4. Section 38II of chapter 63 of the General Laws is hereby repealed.
SECTION 5. Sections 2 and 4 shall take effect on December 31, 2024.
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[{'Id': 'K_K1', 'Name': 'Kay Khan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/K_K1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T15:33:55.21'}, {'Id': 'MMD1', 'Name': 'Michelle M. DuBois', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MMD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-02-07T21:10:09.8733333'}, {'Id': 'KLG1', 'Name': 'Kate Lipper-Garabedian', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/KLG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-03-01T09:22:46.1033333'}, {'Id': 'S_M1', 'Name': 'Samantha Montaño', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/S_M1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-02-13T12:02:14.0433333'}]
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By Representative Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2861) of Kay Khan and others for legislation to increase the excise tax on alcoholic beverages. Revenue.
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SECTION 1. Notwithstanding the provisions of any general or special law to the contrary, the excise on alcohol as described in section 21 of chapter 138 of the General Laws is hereby amended by striking out, in subsection (a) , the words “three dollars and thirty cents” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “six dollars and sixty cents”.
SECTION 2. Said Section 21 is hereby further amended by striking out, in subsection (b), the word “three cents” and inserting in place thereof the following word:— “six cents”.
SECTION 3. Said Section 21 is hereby further amended by striking out, in subsection (c), the words “fifty-five cents” and inserting in place thereof the following word:— “one dollar and ten cents”.
SECTION 4. Said Section 21 is hereby further amended by striking out, in subsection (d), the words “seventy cents” and inserting in place thereof the following words:— “one dollar and forty cents”.
SECTION 5. Said Section 21 is hereby further amended by striking out, in subsection (e), the words “one dollar and ten cents” and inserting in place thereof the following words:— “two dollars and twenty cents”.
SECTION 6. Said Section 21 is hereby further amended by striking out, in subsection (f), the words “four dollars and five cents” and inserting in place thereof the following words:— “eight dollars and ten cents”.
SECTION 7. Said Section 21 is hereby further amended by striking out, in subsection (g) , the words “four dollars and five cents” and inserting in place thereof the following words:— “eight dollars and ten cents”.
SECTION 8. Chapter 10 of the General Laws, as so appearing, is hereby amended by inserting after section 35XX the new following section:-
SECTION 35YY. There shall be established and set up on the books of the commonwealth a separate fund to be known as the substance abuse health protection fund. There shall be credited to said fund all amounts collected under Section 21, subsections (a) to (g), of Chapter 138 from the sale of alcoholic beverages that are not considered to be sales of meals, together with any penalties, forfeitures, interest, costs of suits and fines collected in connection therewith, less all amounts refunded or abated in connection therewith, all as determined by the commissioner of revenue according to his best information and belief; any appropriation, grant, gift, or other contribution explicitly made to aid fund; and any income derived from the investment of amounts credited to said fund; 100 percent of the amounts credited to such fund shall be expended without further appropriation, by the department of public health to provide funding, or supplement existing levels of funding, for the following purposes:-
(a) For a comprehensive substance abuse treatment program, to be administered by the department of public health, for the treatment of individuals who are dependent on or addicted to alcohol or controlled substances, and who lack public or private health insurance that would provide coverage for such treatment.
(b) Subject to the approval of the department of public health, for comprehensive school health education programs to be administered by the department of education; provided that such programs shall incorporate information relating to the hazards of alcohol and controlled substance use; and
(c) Subject to the approval of the department of public health, for substance abuse treatment programs administered by the office of community corrections, the department of corrections, the department of children and families, the department of youth services, and the office of the commissioner of probation;
(d) For community and workplace-based and community substance abuse prevention and drinking cessation programs, for substance abuse-related public service advertising and for drug and alcohol education program, to be administered by the department of public health.
The commissioner of public health shall annually file a report with the house and senate committees on ways and means and the joint committee on public health detailing the activity of the fund.
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[{'Id': 'M_K1', 'Name': 'Meghan Kilcoyne', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/M_K1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T15:04:00.48'}]
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By Representative Kilcoyne of Clinton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2862) of Meghan Kilcoyne that the Department of Revenue establish a division of restitution enforcement to provide payments to victims of crime. Revenue.
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SECTION 1. When a defendant is released from custody or probation and a restitution order has not been paid in full to a victim or family member as defined in section 1 of chapter 258B, the department of revenue shall collect the unpaid amount by withholding the wages of the offender.
The department of revenue shall establish a division of restitution enforcement which shall be provided, subject to appropriation, with such resources as may be necessary to implement the provisions of this section. The commissioner may promulgate regulations for the effective administration of the restitution enforcement program.
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An Act increasing the individual project cap for the housing development incentive program
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[{'Id': 'MPK1', 'Name': 'Michael P. Kushmerek', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MPK1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-13T13:50:46.59'}, {'Id': 'CAD1', 'Name': 'Carol A. Doherty', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CAD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-02-06T16:09:37.2333333'}, {'Id': 'MMD1', 'Name': 'Michelle M. DuBois', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MMD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-02-13T16:18:57.7233333'}]
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By Representative Kushmerek of Fitchburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2863) of Michael P. Kushmerek, Carol A. Doherty and Michelle M. DuBois relative to increasing the individual project cap for the housing development tax incentive program. Revenue.
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SECTION 1. Paragraph (5) of subsection (q) of section 6 of chapter 62 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after the first sentence the following sentence:- DHCD may authorize a credit of up to $5,000,000 for a qualified project as defined in section 1 of chapter 40V.
SECTION 2. Paragraph (5) of section 38BB of chapter 63 of the General Laws, as so appearing, is hereby amended by inserting after the first sentence the following sentence:- DHCD may authorize a credit of up to $5,000,000 for a qualified project as defined in section 1 of chapter 40V.
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[{'Id': 'KPL1', 'Name': 'Kathleen R. LaNatra', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/KPL1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T11:46:59.95'}, {'Id': 'V_H1', 'Name': 'Vanna Howard', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/V_H1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-02-02T14:29:11.3633333'}, {'Id': 'D_S1', 'Name': 'Dawne Shand', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/D_S1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-03-30T16:57:51.6966667'}]
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By Representative LaNatra of Kingston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2864) of Kathleen R. LaNatra and Vanna Howard relative to child care income tax relief. Revenue.
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SECTION 1. Chapter 62 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 65 the following section:-
Section 66. CHILD CARE RELIEF
(i) Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, grants and payments, as described in (i) Title VIII of the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, P.L. 116-136, (ii) Title III of Division H of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, P.L. 116-260, (iii) Sec. 2202 of the federal American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, P.L. 117-2, and (iv) Line Item 3000-3060 of Section 2 of Chapter 24 of the Act of 2021 and distributed to child care providers for the purpose of supporting the stability of the child care sector as related to the COVID-19 pandemic, shall be deducted from gross income for the purpose of determining gross income under sections 2, 17, and 17A of chapter 62 of the General Laws.
(ii) For the purpose of this section, grants and payments exempted from gross income as described in subsection (i) do not include payments for parent fees covered by the commonwealth.
SECTION 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
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[{'Id': 'JJL2', 'Name': 'John J. Lawn, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JJL2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T14:07:54.9466667'}, {'Id': 'V_H1', 'Name': 'Vanna Howard', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/V_H1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-02-07T13:16:41.16'}, {'Id': 'JMC0', 'Name': 'Joanne M. Comerford', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JMC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-03-01T14:40:59.4333333'}]
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By Representative Lawn of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2865) of John J. Lawn, Jr., Vanna Howard and Joanne M. Comerford relative to the sales tax for certain purchases by rental companies. Revenue.
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Section 1. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 8 of Chapter 64H of the General Laws or any general or special law or regulation to the contrary, including 830 CMR 64H,25,1(7), the purchase of a motor vehicle, trailer, or other vehicle by a rental company as so defined in section 32E ½ of chapter 175 of the general laws shall not be considered an exempt use from the sales tax at retail.
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By Representative LeBoeuf of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2866) of David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf relative to the classification and taxation of urban public access land. Revenue.
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SECTION 1: Massachusetts General Laws, Part I, Title IX, is amended to include the following:
Chapter 61C: CLASSIFICATION AND TAXATION OF URBAN PUBLIC ACCESS LAND
Section 1. Urban Public Access land and uses
Land not less than five thousand square feet in area in Cities of the Commonwealth shall be deemed to be Urban Public Access Land if it is retained in substantially a natural, wild, or open condition and is open to public access, or in urban agriculture as a proposed or extant Community Garden serving members of the public, or in silviculture as a proposed or extant tree nursery serving members of the public, or in recreation as a proposed or extant recreational use provided it be approved by and subject to procedures established by the municipal Parks Commission in such a manner as to allow to a significant extent the recreational use of the public, or in natural condition so as to preserve natural resources, including but not limited to, ground or surface water resources, clean air, vegetation, rare or endangered species, geologic features, high quality soils, and scenic resources with public access. Land not less than five thousand square feet in area shall also be deemed to be Urban Public Access Land which is devoted primarily to recreational use and is available to the general public or to members of a non-profit organization including a corporation organized under chapter one hundred and eighty.
For the purpose of this chapter, the term recreational use shall be limited to the following: a tot-lot youth playground, walking, hiking, nature study and observation, boating, golfing, non-commercial youth sports, bocce, lawn bowling, handball, volleyball, disc golf, frisbee, fishing, skiing, swimming, or picnicking area.
Such recreational use shall not include horse racing, dog racing, or any sport normally undertaken in a stadium, gymnasium or similar structure.
Urban agriculture of plants in raised beds or transparent greenhouses shall be permitted.
Urban silviculture, and in particular the raising of trees in a nursery shall be permitted.
Any of the following, Conservation Commission, Parks Commission, Tree Warden, or a non-profit organization, including a corporation organized under chapter one hundred and eighty, and organized for a mission specifically relevant to the purposes of Urban Access as defined above, must attest in writing to the suitability of the proposed land for meeting the purposes of this Chapter to be deemed eligible to apply for consideration for Urban Access.
Section 2: Value of Urban Access land; rate of tax
The value of land classified under the provisions of this chapter shall be determined under section thirty-eight of chapter fifty-nine solely on the basis of its use. The board of assessors shall assess such land at valuations based upon the guidelines established under the provisions of chapter fifty-eight, but in no event shall such valuation exceed twenty-five per cent of its fair cash value as determined pursuant to chapter fifty-nine.
The rate of tax applicable to such Urban Access land shall be the rate determined to be applicable to class three, commercial property under chapter fifty-nine.
Section 2A: Tax rate for recreational land
In a city that accepts this section, the rate of tax applicable to Urban Access land shall be the rate determined to be applicable to class two, open space.
Section 3: Eligibility for classification as Urban Access
Eligibility of land for valuation, assessment and taxation under this chapter shall be determined separately for each tax year. Application therefor shall be submitted to the board of assessors of each city in which such land is situated not later than October first of the year preceding each tax year for which such valuation, assessment and taxation is being sought. Application shall be made on a form prescribed by the commissioner of revenue and provided for the use of applicants by said board of assessors. Such form shall provide for the reporting of information pertinent to the provisions of this chapter and for certification by the applicant that he will immediately notify the board of assessors in writing of any subsequent circumstance within his control or knowledge which may cause a change in use of the land covered by such form prior to October first next following. Any application submitted under this section and covering leased land shall be accompanied by a written statement signed by the lessee of his intent to use such land for the purposes set forth in said application. A certification by a landowner that the information set forth in his application is true may be prescribed by said commissioner to be in lieu of a sworn statement to that effect. An application so certified shall be considered as if made under oath and subject to the same penalties as provided by law for perjury.
Section 4: Changes in use; valuation; additional assessments
If a change in use of land maintained as Urban Access land as defined in section one occurs between October first and June thirtieth of the year preceding the tax year, the board of assessors shall disallow or nullify the application filed under authority of section three, and, after examination and inquiry, shall determine the full and fair value of said land under the valuation standard applicable to other land and shall assess the same according to such value. If, notwithstanding such change of use, the land is valued, assessed and taxed under the provisions of this chapter in the ensuing year, upon notice thereof said board shall enter an assessment and the amount of the increased tax resulting from such assessment, as an added assessment and tax against such land, for the particular year involved in the manner prescribed in section seventy-five of chapter fifty-nine. The amount of the added assessment shall be equal to the difference, if any, between the assessment imposed under this chapter and the assessment which would have been imposed had the land been valued and assessed as other land. The enforcement and collection of additional taxes resulting from any additional assessment so imposed shall be as provided by said chapters fifty-nine and sixty.
Section 5: Revaluation programs; time for application for Urban Access classification
In any city in which a program of revaluation of all property therein has been or shall be undertaken and completed in time to be reflected in the assessments for the next succeeding tax year but not in sufficient time to permit landowners to make application prior to October first of the year preceding the tax year for the valuation, assessment and taxation of their lands for the ensuing tax year on the basis of being maintained in recreational use, any such application filed with the board of assessors after October first and not more than thirty days following the mailing of the tax bill containing the new valuation shall be deemed to have been timely made for the tax year of the revaluation program, notwithstanding any provision of this chapter to the contrary. If such application is approved and the lands qualify for valuation, assessment and taxation as lands maintained for Urban Access use in the ensuing tax year, the portion of any tax assessed for such year which is in excess of the tax which would have been assessed on such lands had such application been timely made and approved shall be abated.
Section 6: Allowance or disallowance of applications; time; records; liens
An application for valuation, assessment and taxation of land under the provisions of this chapter shall be allowed or disallowed by the board of assessors of the city in which such land is located within three months of the filing thereof. An application for valuation, assessment and taxation of land under the provisions of this chapter shall be disallowed by the board of assessors of the city in which such land is located if, in their judgment such land, in whole or in part, does not qualify thereunder. If any board of assessors shall determine that any such application is submitted for the purpose of evading payment of full and proper taxes, such board shall disallow such application. The failure of a board of assessors to allow or disallow any such application within three months following the filing thereof, shall be deemed a disallowance of such application. The board of assessors shall, within ten days of an allowance, or disallowance, send written notice of such allowance, or disallowance, by certified mail to the applicant and shall set forth therein the reason or reasons for disallowance together with a statement advising the applicant of his right to appeal therefrom as provided in section fourteen. In the case of a partial disallowance, the applicant shall be permitted to file an amendment to the original application.
With respect to the first application relating to a parcel of land which has been approved, and any subsequent such applications after a lapse of time when such land has not been valued, assessed and taxed under this chapter or after a change of record ownership of such land, the board of assessors shall forthwith cause to be recorded in the registry of deeds of the county or district in which the city is situated a statement of their action which shall constitute a lien upon the land covered by such application for such taxes as may be levied under the provisions of this chapter. The statement shall name the owner or owners of record and shall include a description of the land adequate for identification. Unless such a statement is recorded the lien shall not be effective with respect to a bona fide purchaser or other transferee without actual knowledge of such lien. Upon application of any record owner, such liens shall be released by the board of assessors with respect to any parcel of land as hereinafter provided upon the applicable facts being established by records, affidavits or otherwise.
All liens for conveyance tax under section seven shall be released upon its being established that no conveyance or change of use by the owner at the time of such release will result in a conveyance tax under said section seven or that any such taxes which have become due have been paid.
All liens for roll-back taxes under section eight, other than roll-back taxes based on change of use after the date of such release, shall be released upon its being so established that no roll-back taxes have become due or that any such taxes which have become due have been paid.
The board of assessors shall also have the power and authority to release any such liens to correct any errors or omissions. Any release under this section shall be recorded with the registry of deeds.
When any land which has been valued, assessed and taxed under this chapter ceases to be so valued, assessed and taxed the board of assessors shall forthwith record in the said registry of deeds a statement to that effect which shall include the name of the record owner or owners, the date when such land ceased to be so valued, assessed and taxed and a description of the land adequate for identification.
All recording fees paid under this chapter whether for statements of liens, certificates, releases or otherwise shall be borne by the owner of record of the land.
Section 7: Land sold for other uses; conveyance tax; nonexempt transfers
Any Urban Access land which is valued, assessed and taxed under the provisions of this chapter, if sold for other use within a period of ten years from the beginning of the fiscal year in which it was first so classified shall be subject to a conveyance tax applicable to the total sales price of such land, which tax shall be in addition to such taxes as may be imposed under any other provision of law. Said conveyance tax shall be at the following rate: ten per cent if sold within the first five years of its being first so classified; and, five per cent if sold within the sixth through tenth year of its being first so classified. No conveyance tax shall be imposed under the provisions of this section following the end of the tenth year of its being first so classified. The conveyance tax shall be due and payable by the grantor at the time of transfer of the property by deed or other instrument of conveyance and shall be payable to the tax collector of the city in which the property is entered upon the tax list. In the case of taking by eminent domain, the value of the property taken shall be determined in accordance with chapter 79, and the amount of conveyance tax, if any, shall be added as an added value. If there is filed with the board of assessors an affidavit by the purchaser that the land is being purchased for Urban Access use, no conveyance tax shall be payable by the seller by reason of the sale, but if the land is not continued in that use for at least 5 consecutive years, the purchaser shall be liable for any conveyance tax that would have been payable on the sale as a sale for other use. The conveyance tax shall be assessed only on the portion of land whose use has changed. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions, no conveyance tax shall be assessed if the land involved, or a lesser interest in the land, is acquired for a recreation, agricultural, silvicultural, or natural resource purpose by the city in which it is situated, by the commonwealth or by a nonprofit conservation organization, but if any portion of the land is sold for or converted to commercial, residential, or industrial use within 5 years of acquisition by a nonprofit conservation organization, the conveyance tax shall be assessed against the nonprofit conservation organization in the amount that would have been assessed at the time of acquisition of the subject parcel by the nonprofit conservation organization had such transaction been subject to a conveyance tax. The conveyance tax shall be assessed only on the portion of land whose use has changed.
Except with respect to eminent domain takings, this section shall not apply to the following: mortgage deeds; deeds to or by the city in which the land is located; deeds which correct, modify, supplement or confirm a deed previously recorded; deeds between husband and wife and parent and child when no consideration is received; tax deeds; deeds releasing any property which is a security for a debt or other obligation; deeds for division of property between owners without monetary consideration; foreclosures of mortgages and conveyances by the foreclosing parties; deeds made pursuant to a merger of a corporation or by a subsidiary corporation to a parent corporation for no consideration other than cancellation and surrender of capital stock of the subsidiary which do not change beneficial ownership; and property transferred by devise or other as a result of death. A nonexempt transfer subsequent to any exempt transfer or transfers shall be subject to the provisions of this section. Upon such nonexempt transfer the date of acquisition by the grantor, for purposes of this section, shall be deemed to be the date of the last preceding transfer not excluded by the foregoing provisions from application of this section; except that in the case of transfer by a grantor who has acquired the property from a foreclosing mortgagee the date of acquisition shall be deemed to be the date of such acquisition. If any tax imposed under this section should not be paid, the collector of taxes shall have the same powers and be subject to the same duties with respect to such taxes as in the case of the annual taxes upon real estate. The law in regard to the collection of the annual taxes, to the sale of land for the nonpayment thereof and to redemption therefrom shall apply to such taxes, so far as the same are applicable. Any classified Urban Access land which is valued, assessed and taxed under the provisions of this chapter, if changed by the owner thereof to another use within a period of ten years from the date of its classification for Urban Access use by said owner, shall be subject to the conveyance tax applicable hereunder at the time of such change in use as if there had been an actual conveyance, and the value of such land for the purpose of determining a total sales price shall be fair market value as determined by the board of assessors of the city involved for all other property.
Notwithstanding this section, no conveyance tax imposed by this section will be assessed on land that meets the definition of forest land under section 1 of chapter 61 or the definition of agricultural land under sections 1 and 3 of chapter 61A or the definition of horticultural land under sections 2 and 3 of chapter 61A or the definition of recreational land under section 1 of chapter 61B.
Section 8: Disqualification of land; roll-back taxes
Whenever land which is valued, assessed and taxed under this chapter no longer meets the definition of Urban Access use, it shall be subject to additional taxes, in this section called roll-back taxes, in the current tax year in which it is disqualified and in each of the 4 immediately preceding tax years in which the land was so valued, assessed and taxed, but the roll-back taxes shall not apply unless the amount of the taxes, as computed under this section, exceeds the amount, if any, imposed under section 7 and, in that case, the land shall not be subject to the conveyance tax imposed under said section 7. For each tax year, the roll-back tax shall be equal to the difference, if any, between the taxes paid or payable for that tax year in accordance with this chapter and the taxes that would have been paid or payable had the land been valued, assessed and taxed without regard to these provisions. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions, no roll-back taxes shall be assessed if the land involved, or a lesser interest in the land, is acquired for a recreational, agricultural, silvicultural, or natural resource purpose by the city in which it is situated, by the commonwealth or by a nonprofit conservation organization, but if any portion of the land is sold or converted to commercial, residential, or industrial use within 5 years after acquisition by a nonprofit conservation organization, roll-back taxes shall be assessed against the nonprofit conservation organization in the amount that would have been assessed at the time of acquisition of the subject parcel by the nonprofit conservation organization had the transaction been subject to a roll-back tax. If, at the time during a tax year when a change in land use has occurred, the land was not then valued, assessed and taxed under the provisions of this chapter, then such land shall be subject to roll-back taxes only for such of the 5 immediately preceding years in which the land was valued, assessed and taxed thereunder. In determining the amount of roll-back taxes on land which has undergone a change in use, the board of assessors shall have ascertained the following for each of the roll-back tax years involved:
(a) the full and fair value of such land under the valuation standard applicable to other land in the city;
(b) the amount of the land assessment for the particular tax year;
(c) the amount of the additional assessment on the land for the particular tax year by deducting the amount of the actual assessment on the land for that year from the amount of the land assessment determined under clause (a); and,
(d) the amount of the roll-back tax for that tax year by multiplying the amount of the additional assessment determined under clause (c) by the general property tax rate of the city applicable for that tax year.
Interest on roll-back taxes shall be payable and shall be computed as simple interest at 5 per cent per annum. If the board of assessors determines that the total amount of the roll-back taxes to be assessed under this section, before the addition of any interest as provided for in the preceding paragraph, would be less than $10, no tax shall be assessed.
No roll-back tax imposed by this section will be assessed on land that meets the definition of forest land under section 1 of chapter 61, agricultural land under sections 1 and 3 of chapter 61A, or horticultural land under sections 2 and 3 of chapter 61A, or recreational land under section 1 of chapter 61B.
Land retained as open space as required for the mitigation of a development shall be subject to the roll-back taxes imposed by this section.
Section 9: Notice of intent to sell for or convert to other use; option of first refusal; assignment of option
Land taxed under this chapter shall not be sold for, or converted to, residential, industrial or commercial use while so taxed or within 1 year after that time unless the city in which the land is located has been notified of the intent to sell for, or to convert to, that other use.
The discontinuance of Urban Access use shall not, in itself, for the purposes of this section, be considered a conversion. Specific use of land for a residence for the owner, the owner's spouse or a parent, grandparent, child, grandchild, or brother or sister of the owner, or surviving husband or wife of any deceased such relative, or for living quarters for any persons actively employed full-time in the use and care of such land for recreational purposes, shall not be a conversion for the purposes of this section, and a certificate of the board of assessors, recorded with the registry of deeds, shall conclusively establish that particular use.
Any notice of intent to sell for such other use shall be accompanied by a statement of intent to sell, a statement of proposed use of the land, the location and acreage of land as shown on a map drawn at the scale of the assessors map in the city in which the land is situated, and the name, address and telephone number of the landowner.
Any notice of intent to sell for other use shall be accompanied by a certified copy of an executed purchase and sale agreement specifying the purchase price and all terms and conditions of the proposed sale, which is limited to only the property classified under this chapter, and which shall be a bona fide offer as described below.
Any notice of intent to sell for other use shall also be accompanied by any additional agreements or a statement of any additional consideration for any contiguous land under the same ownership, and not classified under this chapter, but sold or to be sold contemporaneously with the proposed sale.
For the purposes of this chapter, a bona fide offer to purchase shall mean a good faith offer, not dependent upon potential changes to current zoning or conditions or contingencies relating to the potential for, or the potential extent of, subdivision of the property for residential use or the potential for, or the potential extent of development of the property for industrial or commercial use, made by a party unaffiliated with the landowner for a fixed consideration payable upon delivery of the deed.
Any notice of intent to convert to other use shall be accompanied by a statement of intent to convert, a statement of proposed use of such land, the location and acreage of land as shown on a map drawn at the scale of the assessors map in the city in which the land is situated, the name, address and telephone number of the landowner and the landowner's attorney, if any.
The notice of intent to sell or convert shall be sent by the landowner by certified mail or hand delivered to the mayor and city council of a city, and to its board of assessors, to its planning board, parks commission, conservation commission, and to the state forester.
A notarized affidavit that the landowner has mailed or delivered a notice of intent to sell or convert shall be conclusive evidence that the landowner has mailed the notice in the manner and at the time specified. Each affidavit shall have attached to it a copy of the notice of intent to which it relates.
The notice of intent to sell or convert shall be considered to have been duly mailed if addressed to the mayor and city council in care of the city clerk; to the planning board, parks commission, conservation commission if addressed to them directly; to the state forester if addressed to the commissioner of the department of conservation and recreation and to the assessors if addressed to them directly.
If the notice of intent to sell or convert does not contain all of the material as described above, then the city, within 30 days after receipt, shall notify the landowner in writing that notice is insufficient and does not comply.
For a period of 120 days after the day following the latest date of deposit in the United States mail of any notice which complies with this section, the city shall have, in the case of intended sale, a first refusal option to meet a bona fide offer to purchase the land.
In the case of intended or determined conversion not involving sale, the municipality shall have an option to purchase the land at full and fair market value to be determined by an impartial appraisal performed by a certified appraiser hired at the expense of the municipality or its assignee, the original appraisal to be completed and delivered to the landowner within 30 days after the notice of conversion to the municipality. In the event that the landowner is dissatisfied with the original appraisal, the landowner may, at the landowner's expense contract for a second appraisal, to be completed within 60 days after the delivery of the notice to convert. If, after completion of the second appraisal, the parties cannot agree on a consideration, the parties will contract with a mutually acceptable appraiser for a third appraisal whose cost will be borne equally by both parties. The third appraisal shall be delivered to both parties within 90 days after the notice of conversion to the municipality and shall be the final determination of consideration. Upon agreement of a consideration, the city shall then have 120 days to exercise its option. During the appraisal process, the landowner may revoke the intent to convert at any time and with no recourse to either party.
The option may be exercised only after a public hearing followed by written notice signed by the mayor, mailed to the landowner by certified mail at the address that is specified in the notice of intent. Notice of the public hearing shall be given in accordance with section 23B of chapter 39.
The notice of exercise shall also be recorded at the registry of deeds and shall contain the name of the record owner of the land and description of the premises adequate for identification of them.
The notice to the landowner of the city's election to exercise its option shall be accompanied by a proposed purchase and sale contract or other agreement between the city and the landowner which, if executed, shall be fulfilled within a period of not more than 90 days after the date the contract or agreement, endorsed by the landowner, is returned by certified mail to the mayor, or upon expiration of any extended period that the landowner has agreed to in writing, whichever is later.
At the public hearing or a further public hearing, the city may assign its option to a nonprofit conservation organization or to the commonwealth or any of its political subdivisions under the terms and conditions that the mayor may consider appropriate. Notice of the public hearing shall be given in accordance with section 23B of chapter 39.
The assignment shall be for the purpose of maintaining no less than 70 per cent of the land in use as forest land as defined in section 1 of this chapter, as agricultural and horticultural land as defined in sections 1 and 2 of chapter 61A or as recreation land as defined in section 1 of chapter 61B, or as Urban Access land as defined in section 1 of chapter 61C, and in no case shall the assignee develop a greater proportion of the land than was proposed by the developer whose offer gave rise to the assignment. All land other than land that is to be developed shall then be bound by a permanent deed restriction that meets the requirements of chapter 184.
If the first refusal option has been assigned to a nonprofit conservation organization or to the commonwealth or any of its political subdivisions as provided in this section, the mayor shall provide written notice of assignment to the landowner.
The notice of assignment shall state the name and address of the organization or agency of the commonwealth which will exercise the option in addition to the terms and conditions of the assignment. The notice of assignment shall be recorded with the registry of deeds.
Failure to record either the notice of exercise or the notice of assignment within the 120 day period shall be conclusive evidence that the city has not exercised its option.
If the option has been assigned to a nonprofit conservation organization or to the commonwealth or any of its political subdivisions, the option may be exercised by the assignee only by written notice to the landowner signed by the assignee, mailed to the landowner by certified mail at the address that is specified in the notice of intent.
The notice of exercise shall also be recorded with the registry of deeds and shall contain the name of the record owner of the land and description of the premises adequate for identification of them.
The notice of exercise to the landowner shall be accompanied by a proposed purchase and sale contract or other agreement between the assignee and landowner which, if executed, shall be fulfilled within a period of not more than 90 days, or upon expiration of any extended period that the landowner has agreed to in writing, from the date the contract or agreement, endorsed by the landowner, is returned by certified mail to the assignee.
During the 120 day period, the city or its assignees, shall have the right, at reasonable times and upon reasonable notice, to enter upon the land for the purpose of surveying and inspecting said land, including but not limited to soil testing for purposes of Title V and the taking of water samples.
The city or its assignee shall have all rights assigned to the buyer in the purchase and sales agreement contained in the notice of intent.
If the city elects not to exercise the option, and not to assign its right to exercise the option, the city shall send written notice of nonexercise signed by the mayor or to the landowner by certified mail at the address that is specified in the notice of intent. The notice of nonexercise shall contain the name of the owner of record of the land and description of the premises adequate for identification of them, and shall be recorded with the registry of deeds.
No sale or conversion of the land shall be consummated until the option period has expired or the notice of nonexercise has been recorded with the registry of deeds, and no sale of the land shall be consummated if the terms of the sale differ in any material way from the terms of the purchase and sale agreement which accompanied the bona fide offer to purchase as described in the notice of intent to sell except as provided herein.
This section shall not apply to a mortgage foreclosure sale, but the holder of a mortgage shall, at least 90 days before a foreclosure sale, send written notice of the time and place of the sale to the parties in the manner described in this section for notice of intent to sell or convert, and the giving of that notice may be established by an affidavit as described in this section.
Section 10: Buildings on Urban Access land; land occupied by dwellings or used for family living; taxation
All building located on land which is valued, assessed and taxed on the basis of its Urban Access use in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and all land occupied by a dwelling or regularly used for family living shall be valued, assessed and taxed by the same standards, methods and procedures as other taxable property.
Section 11: Continuance of classification
Continuance of land valuation, assessment and taxation under the provisions of this chapter shall depend upon continuance of such land in Urban Access use and compliance with other requirements of this chapter and not upon continuance in the same owner of title to such land. Liability to roll-back taxes, determined pursuant to section eight shall attach when such land no longer qualifies as Urban Access land actively and shall be the obligation of the then owner of the land. For purposes relating to roll-back taxes such qualification shall depend on the actual use of such land for the previous 5 years, and not on the filing of application under section three for any year.
Section 12: Separation of land for non-Urban Access use
If, by conveyance or other action of the owner thereof, a portion of land which is valued, assessed and taxed under the provisions of this chapter is separated for a use which does not qualify as Urban Access land, the land so separated shall be subject to liability for conveyance or roll-back taxes applicable thereto, but such separation shall not impair the right of the remainder of such land to continuance of valuation, assessment and taxation thereunder; provided, however, that such remaining land continues to so qualify.
Section 13: Special or betterment assessments
Land qualifying for valuation, assessment and taxation under this chapter shall be subject to special assessments or betterment assessments to such pro rata extent as the service or facility financed by such assessment is used for improving the Urban Access use capability of said land or for the personal benefit of the owner thereof. This assessment shall, however, upon application, be suspended during the time the land is in classified Urban Access use and shall become due and payable as of the date when the use of the land is changed. Payment of the assessment and interest on it shall be made in accordance with section 13 of chapter 80, but the interest shall be computed from the date of the change in use. If only a portion of a tract of land which benefits from a suspension of payment is changed from that use, the assessment shall become due and payable as of the date when the use was changed only to the extent of and in the proportion that the frontage of that portion bears to the street frontage of the entire tract of land which originally benefited from a suspension of payment. Upon receipt of full payment of a portion of a suspended assessment, the tax collector shall dissolve the lien for the assessment insofar as it affects the portion of the land changed from Urban Access use. The lien for the portion of the original assessment which remains unpaid shall continue and remain in full force and effect until dissolved in accordance with law. A request for this release shall be made in writing to the tax collector and shall be accompanied by a plan and other information that is required in the case of a request for a division of an assessment under section 10.
Section 14: Roll-back taxes; procedures for assessment, etc.; modification or abatement; appeals
The assessment, collection, apportionment and payment over of the roll-back taxes imposed by section eight shall be governed by the procedures provided for the assessment and taxation of omitted property under section seventy-five of chapter fifty-nine. Such procedures shall apply to each tax year for which roll-back taxes may be imposed notwithstanding the limitation set forth in said chapter fifty-nine with respect to the periods for which omitted property assessments may be imposed. Any person aggrieved by any determination or assessment by the board of assessors under this chapter may within 30 days of the date of notice thereof apply in writing to the assessors for modification or abatement thereof. Any person aggrieved by the refusal of the assessors to modify such a determination or make such an abatement or by their failure to act upon such an application may appeal to the appellate tax board within thirty days after the date of notice of their decision or within three months of the date of the application, whichever date is later. It shall be a condition of such appeal with respect to the annual general property tax that the asserted tax be paid, but no payment shall be required as a condition of such appeal with respect to any asserted conveyance tax or roll-back tax. If any payment of any tax imposed by this chapter should be made and as the result of any such modification or abatement by the board of assessors or decision by the appellate tax board it shall appear that any such tax has been overpaid, such excess payment shall be reimbursed by the treasurer with interest at the rate of six per cent per annum from time of payment. Collection of any conveyance or roll-back taxes, by sale or taking or otherwise, may be stayed by the appellate tax board while any such appeal is pending. Any partial payment of the asserted tax that may be required by the appellate tax board in connection with such tax shall not exceed one-half of the asserted tax.
Section 15: Certificate of amount of conveyance or roll-back tax
In connection with any proposed or completed sale or other transfer of any land which has been valued, assessed and taxed under the provisions of this chapter, the owner of record of the land may apply to the board of assessors for a certificate of the amount of conveyance tax and roll-back tax, if any, payable by reason of such sale or other transfer, or that no such tax is payable and stating the amount of any conveyance or roll-back taxes that are payable with respect to such land. Such certificate shall be provided to the applicant within twenty days after application therefor. Such certificate may be recorded with the registry of deeds, and upon such recording of such a certificate become payable, or a certificate by the collector of taxes that the amount of tax stated in such certificate of the board of assessors has been paid, all liens on such land for taxes under this chapter shall terminate, except that any liens for any roll-back taxes assessed by reason of land ceasing to qualify for valuation, assessment and taxation under this chapter after the date of such sale or other transfer, shall continue. In connection with the issuance of such a certificate, the board of assessors may rely upon their own records, affidavits and such other information as they may deem appropriate. The board of assessors shall charge six dollars for each certificate so issued, and the money so received shall be paid into the municipal treasury.
Section 16: Equalized valuation based on Urban Access use
In determining the equalization required by section nine of chapter fifty-eight, the commissioner of revenue shall determine the value of such land on the basis of its Urban Access use.
Section 17: Tax list of board of assessors; information required
The factual details to be shown on the tax list of a board of assessors with respect to land which is valued, assessed and taxed under this chapter shall be the same as those set forth by said board with respect to other taxable property in the same city.
Section 18: Rules and regulations; forms and procedures
The commissioner of revenue shall promulgate such rules and regulations and shall prescribe the use of such forms and procedures as he deems appropriate to and consistent with effectuation of the purposes of this chapter.
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By Representative Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2867) of David Paul Linsky for legislation to extend the property tax exemption to surviving spouses of blind persons. Revenue.
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SECTION 1. Section 5 of chapter 59 of the General laws, as appearing in the 2016 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after the word “person”, in line 957, the following words:— “or the blind person’s surviving spouse until the surviving spouse remarries”
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By Representative Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2868) of David Paul Linsky for legislation to create an income tax deduction for municipal and school fees. Revenue.
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SECTION 1. Section 3 of Chapter 62 of the General Laws is hereby amended to add the following new subsection:
B.(a) (17). In addition to any other deduction from Part B income so-called, a taxpayer may deduct any fee paid to a municipality or public school district for the purpose of transportation for a student to or from a public school, participation by a student in an athletic, academic, enrichment or student activity program at a public school, or fee paid for the purpose of trash pickup or disposal, either paid directly to the municipality or for participation in a “pay as you throw” trash pickup program, so-called. The Commissioner of Revenue is authorized to promulgate regulations under this sub-section.
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By Representative Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2869) of David Paul Linsky relative to the classification of real property for purposes of taxation. Revenue.
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SECTION 1. Section 38 of Chapter 59 of the General Laws is hereby amended by deleting the section in its entirety and replacing it with the following:
Section 38. The assessors of each city and town shall at the time appointed therefore make fair cash valuation of all the estate, real and personal, subject to taxation therein, and such determination shall be the assessed valuation of such estate. In determining the fair cash valuation, the assessors shall consider any restrictions to the use of the property which have been recorded with the deed to the property. In cities, the assessors may, in any year, divide the city into convenient assessment districts.
The assessed valuation of real property subject to taxation under this chapter shall be classified as follows:
Class one, residential;
Class two, open;
Class three, commercial; and
Class four, industrial.
The resulting amount shall be the taxable valuation of each class of property to which the assessors shall apply the tax rates applicable to each class as determined under section twenty-three A of chapter fifty-nine of the city or town, to determine the tax due and payable on such property.
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An Act relative to the direct sale of alcoholic beverages for off-premises consumption
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{'Id': 'KNF1', 'Name': 'Kimberly N. Ferguson', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/KNF1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T10:48:34.77'}
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[{'Id': 'KNF1', 'Name': 'Kimberly N. Ferguson', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/KNF1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T10:48:34.77'}, {'Id': 'JDZ1', 'Name': 'Jonathan D. Zlotnik', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JDZ1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T14:28:05.51'}]
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{'Id': 'JDZ1', 'Name': 'Jonathan D. Zlotnik', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JDZ1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T10:48:34.77'}
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By Representatives Ferguson of Holden and Zlotnik of Gardner, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 287) of Kimberly N. Ferguson and Jonathan D. Zlotnik relative to the direct sale of alcoholic beverages for off-premises consumption. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
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SECTION 1: Section 19 of chapter 138 of the General Laws as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting at the end thereof, the following subsection:-
(c) A manufacturer may sell alcoholic beverages in kegs, casks, barrels, cans or bottles for consumption off a manufacturer’s premises; provided, however, that such a licensee may sell alcoholic beverages produced by the manufacturer for off-premises consumption.
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[{'Id': 'DPL1', 'Name': 'David Paul Linsky', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DPL1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T12:50:45.1566667'}]
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By Representative Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2870) of David Paul Linsky for legislation to exempt the pensions of certain veterans from the income tax laws of the Commonwealth. Revenue.
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SECTION 1. Subparagraph (4) of paragraph (2) of subsection B of section three of chapter sixty-two of the General Laws is hereby amended by striking out subparagraph (4) and inserting in place thereof the following section:—
(4) All sums deducted from wages as contributions to an annuity, pension, endowment or retirement fund of the United States government, the Commonwealth or any political subdivision thereof, and any income from any contributory annuity, pension, endowment or retirement fund of the United States government, the Commonwealth, or any political subdivision thereof, or any other income from a contributory annuity, pension, endowment or retirement fund of any other state or any political subdivision thereof, provided that income from any such similar fund established under the laws of the Commonwealth is not subject to taxation in such other state or political subdivision, or any income from any retirement allowance payable under section 58 of chapter 32 of the General Laws.
SECTION 2. This act shall be effective for taxable years beginning January 1, 2020.
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[{'Id': 'DPL1', 'Name': 'David Paul Linsky', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DPL1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T12:59:30.0533333'}]
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By Representative Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2871) of David Paul Linsky relative to establishing a family caregiver tax credit. Revenue.
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SECTION 1. Chapter 62 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 6N the following section:
Section 6O
(a) As used in this section, the following words shall have the following meanings
“Activities of daily living”, Everyday functions and activities individuals usually do without help. ADL functions include bathing, continence, dressing, eating, toileting and transferring.
“Eligible family member”, means an individual who is at least 18 years of age during a taxable year; requires assistance with at least one activity of daily living (ADL); is an individual who qualifies as a dependent, spouse, parent or other relation by blood or marriage, including an in-law, grandparent, grandchild, step-parent, aunt, uncle, niece, or nephew of the family caregiver.
“State tax liability”, means an individual who is a resident taxpayer for the taxable year, as defined in Section 1 of Chapter 62 of the General Laws. In the case of a joint return, the term includes the individual and the individual’s spouse. The family caregiver claiming the credit must have a federal adjusted gross income of less than $75,000 for an individual and $150,000 for a couple, and incur uncompensated expenses directly related to the care of an eligible care recipient. In addition, the family caregiver must provide care to 1 or more eligible care recipients during the taxable year, and be eligible to receive a credit against the family caregiver’s state tax liability for the taxable year.
(b) The total amount of the tax credit that a taxpayer described in subsection (a) of this Act is eligible to receive for a taxable year is equal to a credit equal to 50% of the eligible expenses incurred by the taxpayer during the taxable year, with a maximum allowable credit of $3,000. A taxpayer is not entitled to a refund, carryback, or carryforward of any credit under this Act. To obtain a tax credit under this chapter, a tax payer must claim the tax credit in the manner prescribed by the state.
(c) Expenditures eligible to be claimed for the tax credit include:
(1) The improvement or alteration to the family caregiver’s primary residence to permit the care recipient to remain mobile, safe, and independent;
(2) The purchase or lease of equipment that is necessary to assist an eligible care recipient in carrying out one or more activities of daily living;
(3) Other goods, services, or supports that assist the family caregiver provide care to an eligible care recipient, such as expenditures relayed to hiring a home care aide or personal care attendant, respite care, adult day health, transportation, legal and financial services, and for assistive technology to care for their loved one.
(d) Only 1 taxpayer may claim a tax credit in a taxable year for the eligible family members under this Act for expenses described in Section (c). If 2 or more qualified taxpayers claim a credit in accordance with subsection Sec. 4 of this section for the same qualifying family member, the total amount of the credit allowed shall be allocated in equal amounts between or among each of the qualified taxpayers.
(e) A taxpayer may not claim a tax credit under this chapter for expenses incurred in carrying out general household maintenance activities, including painting, plumbing, electrical repairs, or exterior maintenance, and must be directly related to assisting the family caregiver in providing care to an eligible care recipient.
(f) The commissioner of the department of revenue shall promulgate rules and regulations relative to the administration and enforcement of this section.
SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage and apply to taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2024, following the date of enactment.
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An Act authorizing the establishment of a mean tested senior citizen property tax exemption
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[{'Id': 'KLG1', 'Name': 'Kate Lipper-Garabedian', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/KLG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T14:44:59.41'}, {'Id': 'jml0', 'Name': 'Jason M. Lewis', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/jml0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-02-03T10:06:34.63'}, {'Id': 'S_G2', 'Name': 'Steven Ultrino', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/S_G2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-02-03T10:06:34.63'}, {'Id': 'WSP1', 'Name': 'Smitty Pignatelli', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/WSP1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-02-03T10:06:34.63'}, {'Id': 'BWM1', 'Name': 'Brian W. Murray', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BWM1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-02-07T12:56:55.98'}, {'Id': 'RME1', 'Name': 'Rodney M. Elliott', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RME1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-02-07T12:56:55.98'}, {'Id': 'CAD1', 'Name': 'Carol A. Doherty', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CAD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-02-07T12:56:55.98'}, {'Id': 'D_R1', 'Name': 'David Allen Robertson', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/D_R1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-02-09T13:31:06.5433333'}, {'Id': 'JCD1', 'Name': 'James C. Arena-DeRosa', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JCD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-02-09T13:31:06.5433333'}, {'Id': 'TMS1', 'Name': 'Thomas M. Stanley', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/TMS1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-02-13T09:40:40.7066667'}, {'Id': 'P_M1', 'Name': 'Paul McMurtry', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/P_M1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-02-22T14:25:29.54'}, {'Id': 'JBE0', 'Name': 'James B. Eldridge', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JBE0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-02-22T14:25:29.54'}]
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By Representative Lipper-Garabedian of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2872) of Kate Lipper-Garabedian and others relative to authorizing the establishment of a means tested senior citizen property tax exemption. Revenue.
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SECTION 1. With respect to each qualifying parcel of real property classified as class one, residential in the jurisdiction there shall be an exemption from property tax in an amount to be annually by the local board of assessors as provided in section 3. The exemption shall be applied to the domicile of the taxpayer only. For purposes of this act, ”parcel” shall be a unit of real property as defined by the local board of assessors under the deed for the property and shall include parcels defined as condominium units. The exemption provided for herein shall be in addition to any and all other exemptions allowed by the General Laws.
SECTION 2. Real property shall qualify for the exemption pursuant to section 1 if all of the following criteria are met:-
(1) The qualifying real property is owned and occupied by a person whose prior year’s income made them eligible and did receive the circuit breaker income tax credit pursuant to subsection (k) of section 6 of chapter 62 of the General Laws; (2) The qualifying real property is owned by a single applicant age 65 or older at the close of the previous year or jointly by persons either of whom is age 65 or above at the close of the previous year, if the joint applicant is 60 years or older; (3) The qualifying real property is owned and occupied by the applicant or joint applicants as their domicile; (4) The applicant has had been domiciled and owned a home in the jurisdiction for at least 10 consecutive years before filing an application for exemption; and (5) The local board of assessors has approved the application.
SECTION 3. The board of assessors shall annually set the exemption amount provided for in section 1 provided that, the exemption amount is set at a rate of anywhere from one-half but not to exceed twice the amount of a received senior circuit breaker income tax credit pursuant to subsection (k) of section 6 of chapter 62 of the General Laws for which the applicant qualified in the previous year. The total amount exempted by this act shall not exceed one percent of the total tax levy and be allocated proportionally within the tax levy on all residential taxpayers.
SECTION 4. A person who seeks to qualify for the exemption pursuant to section 1 shall, before the deadline established by the board of assessors, file an application, on a form to be adopted by the board of assessors, with the supporting documentation of the applicant’s income and assets as described in the application. The application shall be filed each year for which the applicant seeks the exemption. The board of assessors may deny an application for exemption pursuant to section 1 if they find the applicant has excessive assets that place the applicant outside the category of intended recipients of the senior exemption created by this act.
SECTION 5. A person who seeks to qualify for the exemption pursuant to section 1, but also receives a MGL 59 s 5 Clause 41A Tax Deferral, shall have their eligibility reviewed by the board of assessors to determine the amount of circuit breaker credit.
SECTION 6. No exemption shall be granted under this act until the department of revenue certifies a residential tax rate for the applicable tax year where the total exemption amount is raised by a burden shift within the residential tax levy.
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{'Id': 'KLG1', 'Name': 'Kate Lipper-Garabedian', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/KLG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T12:20:13.64'}
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[{'Id': 'KLG1', 'Name': 'Kate Lipper-Garabedian', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/KLG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T12:20:13.64'}]
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By Representative Lipper-Garabedian of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2873) of Kate Lipper-Garabedian for legislation to establish an employer student loan repayment tax credit. Revenue.
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SECTION 1. Subsection (d) of section 2 of chapter 62 of the General Laws, appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after subclause (I), the following subclause:-
(J) An amount equal to the principal payments on education debts paid by an employer on behalf of an employee who is a resident of the commonwealth; provided, however, that the amount of the deduction shall not exceed $2,000. For purposes of this subclause, “education debt” shall have the same meaning as defined in paragraph (12) of subsection (a) of Part B of section 3.
SECTION 2. Chapter 63 of the General Laws, as appearing the 2020 Official Edition, shall hereby be amended by inserting after section 38JJ the following new section:-
Section 38KK. (a) For the purposes of this section, “education debt” shall have the same meaning as defined in paragraph (12) of subsection (a) of Part B of section 3 of chapter 62.
(b) In determining the net income subject to tax under this chapter, a business corporation shall be allowed a deduction of an amount equal to the principal payments on education debts paid by the business corporation on behalf of an employee who is a resident of the commonwealth; provided however, that the deduction taken for payments on education debts paid on behalf of any individual employee shall not exceed $2,000.
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An Act promoting accessible dwellings for older adults and people with disabilities to remain in their communities
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{'Id': 'KLG1', 'Name': 'Kate Lipper-Garabedian', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/KLG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T14:38:42.063'}
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[{'Id': 'KLG1', 'Name': 'Kate Lipper-Garabedian', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/KLG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T14:38:42.0633333'}, {'Id': 'RBB1', 'Name': 'Ruth B. Balser', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RBB1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-02-07T12:57:56.1866667'}, {'Id': 'JBE0', 'Name': 'James B. Eldridge', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JBE0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-03-06T11:04:41.77'}, {'Id': 'SND0', 'Name': 'Sal N. DiDomenico', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SND0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-06-06T13:48:09.9933333'}]
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By Representative Lipper-Garabedian of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2874) of Kate Lipper-Garabedian, Ruth B. Balser and James B. Eldridge relative to the taxation of accessible dwellings for older adults and people with disabilities. Revenue.
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SECTION 1. Chapter 59 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after section 5N the following section:-
Section 5O. (a) Notwithstanding any other general or special law to the contrary, in any city or town that accepts this section, an owner of a residential property who has made modifications to that residential property to improve accessibility or to allow that person to live independently, shall be exempt from the increased real property tax due to the newly assessed value of the property as a result of such modifications. Any reduction provided under this section shall be in addition to any exemption or abatement to which that person is otherwise entitled.
(b) The exemption shall be available only if: (i) the taxpayer is 65 years of age or older; (ii) the taxpayer is not a dependent of another taxpayer; (iii) the taxpayer occupies the property as that person’s principal residence; (iv) the taxpayer’s total income does not exceed $40,000 for a single individual who is not the head of a household, $50,000 for a head of a household and $60,000 for 2 spouses filing a joint return; and (v) the assessed value of the residence does not exceed $600,000.
(c) The income limits in this section shall be increased by amounts equal to the income limits multiplied by the cost-of-living adjustment for the calendar year in which such taxable year begins, and the valuation limit in this section shall be increased by an amount equal to such valuation limit multiplied by the cost-of-housing adjustment for the calendar year in which such taxable year begins. If any such increase in an income or valuation limit is not a multiple of $1,000, such increase shall be rounded to the next lowest multiple of $1,000. If the increase in the exemption limit is not a multiple of $10, such increase shall be rounded to the next lowest multiple of $10.
(d) No exemption shall be allowed for a married individual unless a joint return is filed.
(e) An owner of residential property who meets all the requirements of this section and whose principal place of residence changes during the course of the year, may claim an exemption for the increased real property tax due the increased assessment value with respect to each such principal residence actually occupied during the year if modifications were made to that residence for the purposes of improved accessibility or to allow that person to live independently.
(f) Any exemption provided by this section shall not be counted as income in determining eligibility or benefits under any other means-tested assistance program, including, but not limited to, all such cash, food, medical, housing, energy and educational assistance programs.
SECTION 2. The first paragraph of section 13A of chapter 22 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out the fourth paragraph, consisting of lines 38 through 63, and inserting in place thereof the following four paragraphs: The board shall make and from time to time alter, amend, and repeal, in accordance with the provisions of chapter thirty A, rules and regulations designed to make multiple dwellings and public buildings accessible to, functional for and safe for use by persons with disabilities. The board shall also make rules and regulations requiring that any person who has lawful control of improved or enclosed private property used as off-street parking areas where the public has a right of access as invitees or licensees, shall reserve parking spaces in said off-street parking areas for vehicles authorized to display handicapped plates or placards under section 2 of chapter 90; provided, that the parking requirements shall be consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act Standards for Accessible Design. The parking spaces reserved for vehicles of such handicapped persons shall be clearly marked as such. The rules and regulations of the board shall also establish standards and procedures designed to make adaptable for persons with physical disabilities for any building, regardless of the date of construction, (1) all dwelling units in multiple dwellings equipped with an elevator; (2) all ground floor dwelling units in multiple dwellings not equipped with an elevator; and (3) all public use and common use portions of such multiple dwellings, providing however, that in any building constructed before March thirteenth, nineteen hundred and ninety one, such standards and procedures for dwelling units shall apply only to such units within (1) any non-residential building undergoing a gut rehabilitation as part of a change in use into a multiple dwelling facility, or (2) any residential building which is vacant undergoing a gut rehabilitation. The rules and regulations of the board shall establish standards and procedures designed to make accessible to, functional for and safe for use by persons with physical disabilities residential buildings whenever constructed and without 2 the restrictions in the above paragraph. Unless otherwise specified, five percent of the units in lodging or residential facilities for hire, rent or lease, containing twenty or more units, shall meet this requirement; provided, however, that accessible units shall allow five feet of turning radius for a wheelchair in the kitchens and bathrooms. In the event that the board determines that the need, in certain areas of the commonwealth, for such units either exceeds or does not require said five percent, the board may require that, in said areas a percentage of units less than five percent or not greater than ten percent be accessible and safe for 2 persons with disabilities; provided, however, that said accessible units shall allow five feet of turning radius for a wheelchair in the kitchens and bathrooms. The board may make such determination only if there is sufficient factual basis, using data from the central registry of the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission and other sources, to establish with a reasonable degree of certainty the present and future needs for said accessible units in certain areas of the commonwealth. A percentage of less than five percent shall not be established unless such accessible units, which are not needed by persons with disabilities cannot be readily hired, rented, or leased to other persons. The rules and regulations of the board shall include, but not be limited to, detailed architectural standards further defining adaptable and accessible dwelling units, and such other provisions necessary to provide rights and remedies substantially equivalent to or greater than the rights and remedies provided by the federal Fair Housing Act, the Department of Justice’s Americans with Disabilities Act Standards for Accessible Design and regulations thereunder as they pertain to such multiple dwellings.
SECTION 3. Said section 13A of said chapter 22, as so appearing, is hereby further amended by striking out, in lines 11 and 12, the words “in behalf of the physically handicapped” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- "on behalf of persons with disabilities".
SECTION 4. Said section 13A of said chapter 22, as so appearing, is hereby further amended by inserting after the word “buildings”, in line 67, the following words:- "and facilities".
SECTION 5. Said section 13A of said chapter 22, as so appearing, is hereby further amended by inserting after the word “buildings”, in line 75, the following words:- "and facilities".
SECTION 6. Said section 13A of said chapter 22, as so appearing, is hereby further amended by striking out, in lines 80 and 81, the words “handicapped persons,” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- "persons with a disability”.
SECTION 7. Said section 13A of said chapter 22, as so appearing, is hereby further amended by striking out, in lines 88 and 89 the word “newspaper” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- "forms of".
SECTION 8. Said section 13A of said chapter 22, as so appearing, is hereby further amended by inserting after the word “building”, in line 93, the following words:- 3 "or facility".
SECTION 9. Said section 13A of said chapter 22, as so appearing, is hereby further amended by inserting after the word “building”, in line 94, the following words:- "or facility".
SECTION 10. Said section 13A of said chapter 22, as so appearing, is hereby further amended by inserting after the word “changed to a”, in line 94, the following words:- "residential use or a".
SECTION 11. Said section 13A of said chapter 22, as so appearing, is hereby further amended by inserting, in line 94, after the words “which the building” the following words:- "or facility."
SECTION 12. Said section 13A of said chapter 22, as so appearing, is hereby further amended by inserting after the word “building”, in line 96, the following words:- "or facility".
SECTION 13. Said section 13A of said chapter 22, as so appearing, is hereby further amended by striking out, in lines 102 and 103, the words “physically handicapped persons” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- "persons with a disability".
SECTION 14. Said section 13A of said chapter 22, as so appearing, is hereby further amended by striking out the eighth paragraph, consisting of lines 107 through 127.
SECTION 15. Said section 13A of said chapter 22, as so appearing, is hereby further amended by striking out, in lines 131 and 132, the word “person” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- "building, or portion thereof,".
SECTION 16. Said section 13A of said chapter 22, as so appearing, is hereby further amended by inserting after the words “for a building”, in line 150, the following words:- "or facility".
SECTION 17. Said section 13A of said chapter 22, as so appearing, is hereby further amended by inserting after the word “building”, in line 166, the following word:- ", facility".
SECTION 18. Said section 13A of said chapter 32, as so appearing, is hereby further amended by striking out, in lines 177, 179 and 187 the words “physically handicapped persons” and inserting in place thereof, in each instance, the following words:- "persons with a disability".
SECTION 19. Said section 13A of said chapter 22, as so appearing, is hereby further amended by inserting after the definition of “Construction” the following definitions:- "“Facility”, all or any portion of a building, structure, site improvement, complex, equipment, road, walk, passageway, parking lot or other real or personal property, including the site where the building, property, structure or equipment is located." “Gut Rehabilitation”, the general replacement of the interior of a building that may or may not include changes to structural elements such as flooring systems, columns or load bearing interior or exterior walls.
SECTION 20. Said section 13A of said chapter 22, as so appearing, is hereby further amended by striking out, in line 200, the words “Physically handicapped person” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- "Person with a disability".
SECTION 21. Said section 13A of said chapter 22, as so appearing, is hereby further amended by striking out, in line 204, the words “Physically handicapped persons” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- "A person with a disability.
SECTION 22. The first paragraph of section 13A of chapter 22 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2018 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out the second and third sentences and inserting in place thereof the following 3 sentences:-
“Two of the appointive members shall be architects licensed to practice in the commonwealth. One of the appointive members shall be a licensed building inspector. Three of the appointive members shall be selected after consultation with advocacy groups on behalf of persons with disabilities”
SECTION 23. The first paragraph of section 13A of chapter 22 of the General Laws, as so appearing, is hereby further amended by striking out the fourth paragraph, in lines 38 through 63, and inserting in place thereof the following four paragraphs:-
The board shall make and from time to time alter, amend, and repeal, in accordance with the provisions of chapter thirty A, rules and regulations designed to make multiple dwellings, and public buildings and facilities, including but not limited to areas that are not generally in public use, accessible to, functional for and safe for use by persons with disabilities. The board shall also make rules and regulations requiring that any person who has lawful control of improved or enclosed private property used as off-street parking areas where the public has a right of access as invitees or licensees, shall reserve parking spaces in said off-street parking areas for vehicles authorized to display handicapped plates or placards under section 2 of chapter 90; provided, that the parking requirements shall be consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act Standards for Accessible Design. The parking spaces reserved for vehicles of such handicapped persons shall be clearly marked as such.
The rules and regulations of the board shall also establish standards and procedures designed to make adaptable for persons with physical disabilities for any building, regardless of the date of construction, (1) all dwelling units in multiple dwellings equipped with an elevator; (2) all ground floor dwelling units in multiple dwellings not equipped with an elevator; and (3) all public use and common use portions of such multiple dwellings, providing however, that in any building constructed before March thirteenth, nineteen hundred and ninety one, such standards and procedures for dwelling units shall apply only to such units within (1) any non-residential building undergoing a gut rehabilitation as part of a change in use into a multiple dwelling facility, or (2) any residential building which is vacant undergoing a gut rehabilitation.
The rules and regulations of the board shall establish standards and procedures designed to make accessible to, functional for and safe for use by persons with physical disabilities residential buildings whenever constructed and without the restrictions in the above paragraph. Unless otherwise specified, five percent of the units in lodging or residential facilities for hire, rent or lease, containing twenty or more units, shall meet this requirement; provided, however, that accessible units shall allow five feet of turning radius for a wheelchair in the kitchens and bathrooms. In the event that the board determines that the need, in certain areas of the commonwealth, for such units either exceeds or does not require said five percent, the board may require that, in said areas a percentage of units less than five percent or not greater than ten percent be accessible and safe for persons with disabilities; provided, however, that said accessible units shall allow five feet of turning radius for a wheelchair in the kitchens and bathrooms. The board may make such determination only if there is sufficient factual basis, using data from the central registry of the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission and other sources, to establish with a reasonable degree of certainty the present and future needs for said accessible units in certain areas of the commonwealth. A percentage of less than five percent shall not be established unless such accessible units, which are not needed by persons with disabilities cannot be readily hired, rented, or leased to other persons.
The rules and regulations of the board shall include, but not be limited to, detailed architectural standards further defining adaptable and accessible dwelling units, and such other provisions necessary to provide rights and remedies substantially equivalent to or greater than the rights and remedies provided by the Federal Fair Housing Act, the Department of Justice’s Americans with Disabilities Act Standards for Accessible Design and regulations thereunder as they pertain to such multiple dwellings.
SECTION 25. Said section 13A of said chapter 22, as so appearing, is hereby further amended by striking out, in lines 11 and 12, the words “in behalf of the physically handicapped” and inserting in place thereof the following words:-
“on behalf of persons with disabilities”.
SECTION 26. Said section 13A of said chapter 22, as so appearing, is hereby further amended by inserting after the word “buildings”, in line 67, the following words:-
“and facilities”.
SECTION 27. Said section 13A of said chapter 22, as so appearing, is hereby further amended by inserting after the word “buildings”, in line 75, the following words:-
“and facilities”.
SECTION 28. Said section 13A of said chapter 22, as so appearing, is hereby further amended by striking out, in lines 80 and 81, the words “handicapped persons,” and inserting in place thereof the following words:-
“persons with a disability”.
SECTION 29. Said section 13A of said chapter 22, as so appearing, is hereby further amended by striking out, in lines 88 and 89 the word “newspaper” and inserting in place thereof the following words:-
“forms of”.
SECTION 30. Said section 13A of said chapter 22, as so appearing, is hereby further amended by inserting after the word “building”, in line 93, the following words:-
“or facility, including Areas not generally in Public Use”
SECTION 31. Said section 13A of said chapter 22, as so appearing, is hereby further amended by inserting after the word “building”, in line 94, the following words:-
“or facility”.
SECTION 32. Said section 13A of said chapter 22, as so appearing, is hereby further amended by inserting after the word “changed to a”, in line 94, the following words:-
“residential use or a”.
SECTION 34. Said section 13A of said chapter 22, as so appearing, is hereby further amended by inserting, in line 94, after the words “which the building” the following words:-
“or facility.”
SECTION 35. Said section 13A of said chapter 22, as so appearing, is hereby further amended by inserting after the word “building”, in line 96, the following words:-
“or facility”.
SECTION 36. Said section 13A of said chapter 22, as so appearing, is hereby further amended by striking out, in lines 102 and 103, the words “physically handicapped persons” and inserting in place thereof the following words:-
“persons with a disability”.
SECTION374. Said section 13A of said chapter 22, as so appearing, is hereby further amended by striking out the eighth paragraph, consisting of lines 107 through 127.
SECTION 38. Said section 13A of said chapter 22, as so appearing, is hereby further amended by striking out, in lines 131 and 132, the word “person” and inserting in place thereof the following words:-
“building, or portion thereof,”.
SECTION 39. Said section 13A of said chapter 22, as so appearing, is hereby further amended by inserting after the words “for a building”, in line 150, the following words:-
“or facility”.
SECTION 40. Said section 13A of said chapter 22, as so appearing, is hereby further amended by inserting after the word “building”, in line 166, the following word:-
“, facility”.
SECTION 41. Said section 13A of said chapter 32, as so appearing, is hereby further amended by striking out, in lines 177, 179 and 187 the words “physically handicapped persons” and inserting in place thereof, in each instance, the following words:-
“persons with a disability”.
SECTION 42. Said section 13A of said chapter 22, as so appearing, is hereby further amended by inserting after the definition of “Alteration”, the following definition:-
“Areas that are not generally in public use,” areas not intended for use by the public, as designated in the 1991 and 2010 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Standards for Accessible Design, and employee work areas.
SECTION 43. Said section 13A of said chapter 22, as so appearing, is hereby further amended by inserting after the definition of “Construction” the following definitions:-
“Employee work area” all or any portion of a space used only by employees and used only for work. Corridors, toilet rooms, kitchenettes and break rooms are considered “employee work areas” and shall be made accessible in new construction, or where renovation work being performed is otherwise subject to the jurisdiction of the Board. Corridors, toilet rooms, kitchenettes and break rooms are not otherwise considered “employee work areas;” provided however, that where corridors, toilet rooms, kitchenettes and break rooms constitute the path of travel to or are essential to the use of employees for work, they shall be, when possible, adaptable.
“Facility”, all or any portion of a building, structure, site improvement, complex, equipment, road, walk, passageway, parking lot or other real or personal property, including the site where the building, property, structure or equipment is located.”
“Gut rehabilitation,” the general replacement of the interior of a building that may or may not include changes to structural elements such as flooring systems, columns or load bearing interior or exterior walls.
SECTION 44. Said section 13A of said chapter 22, as so appearing, is hereby further amended by striking out the definition of “Public building” and inserting in place thereof the following definition:-
“Public building", buildings constructed by the commonwealth or any political subdivision thereof with public funds and open to public use, including, but not limited to, those constructed by public housing authorities, the Massachusetts Port Authority, the Massachusetts Parking Authority, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, or building authorities of any public educational institution, or their successors; and privately financed buildings that are open to and used by the public, including but not limited to places of public accommodation listed in section 92A of chapter 272 of the General Laws, and 42 U.S.C. section 12181(7).
SECTION 45. Said section 13A of said chapter 22, as so appearing, is hereby further amended by striking out, in line 200, the words “Physically handicapped person” and inserting in place thereof the following words:-
“Person with a disability”.
SECTION 46. Said section 13A of said chapter 22, as so appearing, is hereby further amended by striking out, in line 204, the words “Physically handicapped persons” and inserting in place thereof the following words:-
“A person with a disability.”
SECTION 47. Not later than ninety days after the effective date of this act, the Architectural Access Board shall promulgate regulations as necessary pursuant to this act’s amendments of Chapter 22, section 13A.
SECTION 48. Chapter 23B of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding the following 7 sections:-
Section 31. As used in section 31 to 37, inclusive, the following words shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly requires otherwise:-
“Accessibility features”, accessibility features that meet the specifications of an existing standard including: (i) accessibility ramp to a zero-step entrance from a driveway or public sidewalk; (ii) zero-step entrance; (iii) doors with at least 32 inches of clear width; (iv) hallways and passages with at least 36 inches of clear width; (v) accessible light switches, electrical outlets and environmental controls; (vi) accessible bathroom; (vii) accessible and useable kitchen facilities; (viii) retrofitting of an existing unit to include permanently installed lifts or elevators; (ix) purchase and permanent installation of a backup electric generator for life sustaining electric-powered medical equipment for devices such as respirators, oxygen concentrators or dialysis machines; and (x) installation of a permanent home monitoring system for residents with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.
“Commission”, the Massachusetts rehabilitation commission established pursuant to section 74 of chapter 6.
“Disability”, a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities of an individual.
“Dwelling unit”, any house or building, or portion thereof, that is occupied, designed to be occupied, or is rented, leased or hired out to be occupied, as a home or residence of 1 or more persons.
“Eligible individual”, an individual who has a disability or the caregiver who owns or rents the residency in which the individual who has a disability will reside.
“Existing standards”, adaptability features prescribed by the Massachusetts state building code, the specifications of the American National Standards Institute, the Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards pursuant to 24 CFR Part 40 or Fair Housing Accessibility Guidelines pursuant to 24 CFR Part 100.
“Post-retrofit documentation”, evidence that the project has been completed including, but not limited to: (i) before and after pictures of the area that is retrofitted; (ii) copies of purchase contracts; (iii) invoices; (iv) cancelled checks; and (v) construction contracts.
“Sensory modification”, alarms, appliances and controls designed to assist sensory disabled individuals that are installed as a permanent part of the structure to the dwelling unit; provided, however that sensory modifications shall not include appliances or alarms that can be removed and reinstalled in another dwelling unit.
Section 32. (a) Any eligible individual, who intends to retrofit or contract with an individual or company to retrofit an existing dwelling unit; provided, that such retrofitting meets the qualification criteria as established in section 33, and meets the eligibility requirements established by guidelines developed by the department in consultation with the commission, shall be eligible for a livable home modification grant equal to not more than 50 per cent of the total amount spent; provided, that said livable home modification grant shall not exceed $5,000.
(b) An eligible individual who has a disability, a caregiver or a guardian may apply for a livable home modification pursuant to section 34.
Section 33. (a) To qualify for a livable home modification grant, the proposed modification or retrofitting of an existing dwelling unit must include at least 1 accessibility feature or sensory modification and meet the requirements of an existing standard.
(b) The eligible individual's income in the prior year shall not exceed 120 per cent of the area median income, as determined by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. The calculation of an eligible individual’s income shall only include the earnings of the individual with a disability and caregiver, if applicable; provided, that this calculation shall not include household income.
(c) If the eligible individual who has a disability was not required to file a federal tax return in the prior year, the resident shall be automatically eligible for a livable home modification grant; provided, however, that the eligible individual does not qualify or is not eligible for accessibility modifications funded through other local, state or federal programs.
Section 34. (a) Eligible individuals shall apply for a livable home modification grant by making application to the department, which shall issue a certification for an approved application to the individual who has a disability, caregiver or guardian.
(b) The department, in consultation with the commission, shall develop application guidelines that include, but shall not be limited to: (i) assessment of the individual who has the disability and the need for the livable home modifications; and (ii) proof of the eligible resident's income and documentation of any disability related exemptions.
(c) All applications shall be submitted and received by the department prior to the commencement of construction to modify or retrofit an existing residence to install accessibility features or sensory modifications.
Section 35. (a) Livable home modification grants shall only be allowed for the retrofitting or modification of a residential rental property, provided that the owner agrees to maintain the accessibility features or sensory modifications for 10 years.
(b) Individuals and other entities shall not be eligible to receive a livable home modification grant if they are:
(i) eligible for federal or state disabled access tax credits;
(ii) a limited liability company or foreign limited liability company, as defined by section 2 of chapter 156C;
(iii) an S Corporation established pursuant to Subchapter S of Chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code, 26 USC §§ 1361 et seq.;
(iv) a cooperative housing corporation, as defined by section 4 of chapter 157B; or
(v) a corporation or foreign corporation, subject to chapter 156.
(c) Accessibility modifications that are eligible to be funded through local, state or federal programs shall not be eligible for livable home modification grants.
(d) Livable home modification grants shall not be used for the purchase or construction of residential rental property.
(e) The department shall not issue more than 1 livable home modification grant to an eligible individual or in relation to the modification or retrofitting of a dwelling unit.
Section 36. Applicants shall submit post-retrofit documentation to the department following the completion of the modification or retrofitting of the dwelling unit.
Section 37. The department shall, not later than August 31, submit an annual report to the governor, speaker of the house, senate president, and chairs of the joint committee on ways and means for preceding fiscal year. The annual report shall include, but shall not be limited to:
(i) number of grants issued to qualifying individuals;
(ii) number of applications that did not qualify;
(iii) total dollar amount of grants issued;
(iv) average dollar amount of the grants issued;
(v) number of retrofits by accessibility features; and
(vi) prognosis and estimated expenses for the individual if the retrofit had not been made, including: (1) increased likelihood of falls and other related emergency room, hospital or rehabilitation expenses; (2) loss of independence; and (3) move into a long-term care facility.
SECTION 49. The director of the department of housing and community development shall promulgate regulations necessary to implement and administer this act.
SECTION 50. Section 3 of chapter 40A of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2018 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after the last paragraph the following 3 paragraphs:-
No zoning ordinance or by-law shall prohibit or require a special permit for the use of land or structures for an accessory dwelling unit, or the rental thereof, in a single-family residential zoning district on a lot with 5,000 square feet or more or on a lot of sufficient area to meet the requirements of title 5 of the state environmental code established by section 13 of chapter 21A, if applicable; provided, however, that the single-family dwelling or the accessory dwelling unit is occupied by at least 1 person with disabilities or 1 person who is elderly.
As used in this section, “accessory dwelling unit” shall mean a self-contained housing unit, inclusive of sleeping, cooking and sanitary facilities, incorporated within the same structure as a single-family dwelling or in a detached accessory structure and that: (i) maintains a separate entrance, either directly from the outside or through an entry hall or corridor shared with the single dwelling; (ii) shall not be sold separately from the single family dwelling; (iii) is not smaller in floor area than 450 square feet; (iv) may include up to two bedrooms; and (v) is not larger in floor area than ½ the floor area of the single family dwelling or 900 square feet, whichever is smaller; “person with disabilities” shall mean a person who has been determined to be disabled (i) in accordance with criteria established by local by-law or ordinance, if any, or (ii) by the Social Security Administration or MassHealth, notwithstanding any local by-law or ordinance; and “elderly” shall mean a person sixty-five years of age or older.
The zoning ordinance or by-law may require that the single-family dwelling or the accessory dwelling unit be owner-occupied and may limit the total number of accessory dwelling units in the municipality to a percentage not lower than 5 percent of the total non-seasonal housing units in the municipality. The use of land or structures for an accessory dwelling unit may be subject to reasonable regulations concerning dimensional setbacks and the bulk and height of structures. Not more than 1 additional parking space shall be required for an accessory dwelling unit but, if parking is required for the single family dwelling, that parking shall either be retained or replaced. An accessory dwelling unit allowed under this section is considered owner-occupied upon transfer of title of the single-family dwelling in whole or in part to a trust in which at least 1 beneficiary is a person with disabilities or a person who is elderly; provided, however, that either the single-family dwelling or the accessory dwelling unit remains occupied by that beneficiary. Nothing in this paragraph shall authorize an accessory dwelling unit to violate the building, fire, health or sanitary codes, historic or wetlands laws, or ordinances or by-laws.
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By Representative Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2875) of Jay D. Livingstone and others for legislation to memorializing the Massachusetts congressional delegation and the President of the United States to support the moral budget, and for an investigation by a commission (including members of the General Court) on the impact of passage of the moral budget. Revenue.
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Moral Budget Resolution
SECTION 1
Whereas we live in the richest country in the history of the world and have abundant resources to ensure dignity and health of people and the country, the coronavirus pandemic and its consequences have revealed the need to dramatically change our priorities and reallocate funding to preserve the future of the people of this Commonwealth and the country as a whole;
According to 2010 US Census categories some 10% - close to 700,000 people - are living below the poverty level in Massachusetts. Many more are struggling with high housing costs, student debt, and inability to afford adequate healthcare. The number of persons experiencing homelessness last year was at least 20,000.
Before the pandemic about 30% of the Massachusetts budget derived from Federal Government funds. With the CARES Act and additional federal stimuli, even more of the state budget is coupled to the federal budget.
Therefore, be it resolved that the Members of the Massachusetts Legislature call upon the MA members of the U.S. Congressional Delegation and the President to support the Moral Budget for America (developed by the Poor People’s Campaign and the Institute for Policy Studies) to revive, repair and renew our national and state economies.
Education: The Moral Budget invests $24.4 billion per year in K-12 schools and teachers to boost academic performance among poor and struggling children. This would bring $480 million to Massachusetts for public education, sufficient to hire more than 6,000 well trained teachers. This would significantly contribute to the $2 billion needed to fully fund the State Fund Our Future Education initiative.
The Moral Budget also invests about $70 billion per year for the federal and state shares of providing four years of free public college. This would bring about $1.4 billion into Massachusetts, and lift up the prospects of completing their education for the 260,000 students in the public colleges and universities.
Housing: The Moral budget provides $44 billion per year in investments in a housing trust fund to build, maintain, and preserve affordable rental homes. The sums coming to Massachusetts cold be used to end Homelessness in the Commonwealth.
Healthcare: Whereas the largest expenditure in the Massachusetts budget is for healthcare, and 379,000 people are still uninsured, the Moral Budget contributes funding for States to transition to lower cost single payer health care;
Family Services: As an immediate measure, The Moral Budget restores $8.9 billion for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) to previous funding levels, to provide a modicum of relief to poor families who deserve a fully functional safety net. TANF has not been adjusted for inflation since the Clinton administration. The restored budget would bring $180,000,000 to poor families in Mass.
Veterans Services: Whereas some 20% of veterans in Massachusetts are living on less than $35,000 a year and one in five are living in poverty, the Moral Budget eliminates veteran’s homelessness, expands access to mental health care and expands job training for veterans ;
Transportation: The Moral Budget increases in federal transportation spending would bring about $1.2 billion/year for Massachusetts. This would enable re-establishing train service for “South Coast Rail” to New Bedford and Fall River; begin design for the North Station -South Station Connector, which would unify the nearly entire east coast rail while also fixing many confusing commutes; extending the Blue Line to Lynn; and expanding Regional Bus Service for Central and Western MA.
Right to Vote and Mass Incarceration: Whereas almost 3,000 black adults in Massachusetts cannot vote due to felony voting restrictions, the Moral Budget increases funding for voter protection and legal assistance programs and funds public financing of campaigns.
Clean Water: By Investing $37.2 billion a year in water infrastructure, the Moral Budget would create up to 945,000 jobs while providing safe drinking water to thousands of communities that don’t have it. Some 18,000 of these jobs would be provided to Massachusetts residents, enabling upgrades in water systems of cities and towns throughout the Commonwealth.
Climate Protection: Given that in Massachusetts 10,450 tons of NOx are emitted yearly, a leading cause of respiratory problems, the Moral Budget invests $200 billion in transitioning to clean renewable energy, crumbling roads, bridges, and a Green New Deal to build a fully modernized electric grid and create about 50,000 high-quality jobs in Massachusetts.
Fair Wages: A $15 federal minimum wage enacted immediately would raise pay for 49 million workers nationally by a combined $328 billion per year. This would benefit about a million Massachusetts workers, raising their purchasing power by $600 million.
Peace and Security: Hundreds of Massachusetts residents have been wounded or lost their lives fighting in Iraq, Afghanistan and beyond since 2001. Pursuing these military adventures have diverted funds from sectors that will make us more resilient and safer such as healthcare, education, the transition to renewable energy, and increased protection of vital natural resources in
The Moral Budget saves as much as $350 billion per year in the federal budget by cutting current Pentagon spending for fighting endless wars, maintaining a worldwide network of 800 military bases, stoking dangerous arms races, and subsidizing for-profit corporate contractors, leaving a military budget that would still be larger than that of China, Russia, and Iran combined. These savings would finance many of the investments listed above.
SECTION 2
(a) There shall be a Moral Budget commission established pursuant to section 2A of chapter 4 of the General Laws, referred to in this section as the Commission. The Commission shall evaluate and report on the impact that passage of the People’s Budget would have on Massachusetts, including currently underfunded sectors such as environment, education, healthcare, transportation, and the arts.
(b) The Commission shall consist of 15 members: 2 of whom shall be members of the House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House of representatives; 1 of whom shall be a member of the House of Representatives appointed by the minority leader of the House of Representatives; 2 of whom shall be members of the Senate appointed by the President of the senate; 1 of whom shall be a member of the Senate appointed by the Minority Leader of the Senate; 2 of whom shall be appointed by the governor of which one shall be a member of the Executive Office of Administration and Finance; 1 of whom shall be a member of Massachusetts Peace Action; 1 of whom shall be a member of the Mass Taxpayers Association; 1 of whom shall be a member of Mass Budget and Policy Center; 1 of whom shall be a board member of the Associated Industries of Massachusetts; 1 of whom shall be a member of the SEIU Executive Council; 1 of whom shall be a board member of the Alliance of Business Leadership; 1 appointed by the Treasurer of the Commonwealth
(c) The Commission shall submit its final report to the governor, the House and Senate chairs of the Joint Committee on Revenue not later than six months after enactment which shall include: (i) an evaluation of the potential impacts of the resolution upon the standard of living of Massachusetts residents.
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Brady', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MDB0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-03-09T15:56:28.55'}, {'Id': 'DFC1', 'Name': 'Daniel Cahill', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DFC1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-03-04T14:37:31.65'}, {'Id': 'PLC1', 'Name': 'Peter Capano', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PLC1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-02-17T12:58:23.7933333'}, {'Id': 'G_C2', 'Name': 'Gerard J. Cassidy', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/G_C2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-03-03T10:44:19.1466667'}, {'Id': 'T_C1', 'Name': 'Tackey Chan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/T_C1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-03-24T10:47:04.2266667'}, {'Id': 'M_C1', 'Name': 'Mike Connolly', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/M_C1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-03-30T16:31:04.8966667'}, {'Id': 'JJC0', 'Name': 'John J. Cronin', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JJC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-03-08T14:52:58.75'}, {'Id': 'CAD1', 'Name': 'Carol A. Doherty', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CAD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-02-19T13:41:28.4566667'}, {'Id': 'M_D2', 'Name': 'Mindy Domb', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/M_D2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-05-17T15:18:24.8766667'}, {'Id': 'LME0', 'Name': 'Lydia Edwards', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/LME0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-03-02T15:15:40.88'}, {'Id': 'JBE0', 'Name': 'James B. Eldridge', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JBE0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-02-19T15:26:01.2133333'}, {'Id': 'RME1', 'Name': 'Rodney M. Elliott', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RME1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-03-09T13:58:32.3533333'}, {'Id': 'CRF1', 'Name': 'Christopher Richard Flanagan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CRF1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-04-26T12:30:54.2'}, {'Id': 'JAG2', 'Name': 'Judith A. Garcia', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JAG2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-03-10T12:21:56.0933333'}, {'Id': 'JAG1', 'Name': 'Jessica Ann Giannino', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JAG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-04-21T16:31:07.43'}, {'Id': 'DWG1', 'Name': 'Danielle W. Gregoire', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DWG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-03-06T12:17:44.1766667'}, {'Id': 'JKH1', 'Name': 'James K. Hawkins', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JKH1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-03-29T16:17:50.7133333'}, {'Id': 'N_H1', 'Name': 'Natalie M. Higgins', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/N_H1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-02-28T16:26:46.7233333'}, {'Id': 'REH1', 'Name': 'Russell E. Holmes', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/REH1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-03-10T13:58:30.1633333'}, {'Id': 'KGH1', 'Name': 'Kevin G. Honan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/KGH1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-03-14T18:50:57.0033333'}, {'Id': 'V_H1', 'Name': 'Vanna Howard', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/V_H1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-05-30T12:09:52.28'}, {'Id': 'MSK1', 'Name': 'Mary S. Keefe', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MSK1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-05-25T11:44:46.28'}, {'Id': 'MPK1', 'Name': 'Michael P. Kushmerek', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MPK1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-03-10T15:44:38.22'}, {'Id': 'S_M1', 'Name': 'Samantha Montaño', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/S_M1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-02-28T15:18:09.2166667'}, {'Id': 'PMO', 'Name': "Patrick M. O'Connor", 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PMO', 'ResponseDate': '2023-03-07T13:53:10.8466667'}, {'Id': 'SCO1', 'Name': 'Steven Owens', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SCO1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-04-05T15:11:03.35'}, {'Id': 'ERP1', 'Name': 'Edward R. Philips', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/ERP1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-03-15T15:41:42.2833333'}, {'Id': 'AJP1', 'Name': 'Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/AJP1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-03-07T15:07:39.4'}, {'Id': 'APR1', 'Name': 'Adrianne Pusateri Ramos', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/APR1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-04-03T14:37:50.6633333'}, {'Id': 'D_R1', 'Name': 'David Allen Robertson', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/D_R1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-06-04T19:43:19.1333333'}, {'Id': 'DMR1', 'Name': 'David M. Rogers', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DMR1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-04-19T14:15:09.2366667'}, {'Id': 'djr1', 'Name': 'Daniel J. Ryan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/djr1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-05-25T12:12:25.87'}, {'Id': 'T_V1', 'Name': 'Tommy Vitolo', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/T_V1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-03-15T12:20:00.6133333'}]
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By Representative Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2876) of Jay D. Livingstone and others relative to the community investment tax credit. Revenue.
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SECTION 1: Section 38EE of Chapter 63 is hereby amended by deleting section 38EE(i) and replacing it with a new Section EE(i) that says (i) The department shall authorize the tax credits under this section. The total value of the tax credits authorized in this section, together with those authorized in section 6M of chapter 62, shall not exceed $12,000,000 taxable years 2023 and 2024; and shall not exceed $15,000,000 in taxable year 2025 and thereafter.
SECTION 2: Section 6M of Chapter 62 is hereby amended by deleting section 6M(i) and replacing it with a new Section 6M(i) that says (i) The department shall authorize the tax credits under this section. The total value of the tax credits authorized in this section, together with those authorized in Section 38EE of Chapter 63, shall not exceed $12,000,000 taxable years 2023 and 2024; and shall not exceed $15,000,000 in taxable year 2025 and thereafter.
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An Act to encourage Massachusetts residency
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{'Id': 'J_L1', 'Name': 'Jay D. Livingstone', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/J_L1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T11:44:40.923'}
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[{'Id': 'J_L1', 'Name': 'Jay D. Livingstone', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/J_L1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T11:44:40.9233333'}]
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By Representative Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2877) of Jay D. Livingstone relative to taxable estate. Revenue.
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SECTION 1. Chapter 65C of the General Laws is hereby amended by striking out subsection (a) of Section 2 and inserting in place thereof the following subsection:-
(a) A tax computed in accordance with the following is hereby imposed on the transfer of the Massachusetts taxable estate of every deceased resident of Massachusetts:
Massachusetts estate tax shall be twenty percent of Massachusetts taxable estate on every deceased resident of Massachusetts; provided however, that the tax under this subsection shall not be greater than twenty percent of the amount by which the Massachusetts taxable estate exceeds the exemption given at subsection (a) of section three.
SECTION 2. Section 3 of Ch. 65C of the General Laws is hereby amended by striking out subsection (a) and inserting the following:
(a) There shall be an exemption for up to $2 million for each Massachusetts taxable estate. The amount of this exemption shall increase annually starting on March 1, 2023 and each March 1 thereafter by a percentage equal to the most recent annual seasonally adjusted Consumer Price Index for all Urban Consumers for the United States as published by the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics.
SECTION 3. Ch. 65C of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding the following subsection:-
(e) An exemption shall be provided in addition to any exemption in subsections (a), (b), and (c) that the value of a deceased resident’s primary residence at the time of their death shall not be included in the value of Massachusetts taxable estate.
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An Act protecting the interests of housing cooperative shareholders
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{'Id': 'J_L1', 'Name': 'Jay D. Livingstone', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/J_L1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T11:43:53.253'}
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By Representative Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2878) of Jay D. Livingstone relative to tax deductions for housing cooperative shareholders. Revenue.
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SECTION 1. Section 3 of chapter 62 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2014 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after the word “wife.”, in line 111, the following words:- Said deduction shall be available to a resident shareholder of a housing cooperative organized under chapter 156B or chapter 157 who has resided in his or her cooperative unit throughout the tax year and has not claimed a deduction for real estate taxes or mortgage interest on the resident shareholder’s federal income tax return.
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An Act authorizing a local affordable housing surcharge
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{'Id': 'J_L1', 'Name': 'Jay D. Livingstone', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/J_L1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T11:43:01.247'}
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By Representative Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2879) of Jay D. Livingstone for legislation to authorize a local affordable housing surcharge. Revenue.
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The General Laws are hereby amended by inserting after chapter 44B, the following chapter:-
Chapter 44C: Local Affordable Housing Surcharge
(a) Notwithstanding chapter 59 or any other general or special law to the contrary, any city or town, which accepts this chapter in accordance with subsection (b), may impose an affordable housing surcharge on real property at a rate up to, but not exceeding, 2 per cent of the real estate tax levy against real property, as determined annually by the board of assessors. The amount of the surcharge shall not be included in a calculation of total taxes assessed for purposes of section 21C of chapter 59.
(b) This chapter shall only take effect upon approval by a two-thirds vote of the local appropriating authority of the city or town, as defined by section 21C of chapter 59, and acceptance by the voters as a ballot question at the next regular municipal or state election; provided, however, that this chapter shall take effect on July 1 of the fiscal year after such acceptance or a later fiscal year as the city or town may designate.
(c) All exemptions and abatements of real property authorized by chapter 59, or any other law for which a taxpayer qualifies as eligible, shall not be affected by this chapter. A taxpayer receiving an exemption of real property under a clause of section 5 of chapter 59 specifically listed in section 59 of chapter 59 shall be exempt from any surcharge on real property established under this chapter. The surcharge to be paid by a taxpayer receiving any other exemption or abatement of tax on real property authorized by chapter 59 or any other law shall be reduced in proportion to the amount of such exemption or abatement.
(d) Any amount of the surcharge not paid by the due date shall bear interest at the rate per annum provided in section 57 of chapter 59.
(e) The local appropriating authority, as defined by section 21C of chapter 59, may also vote to accept one or more of the following exemptions:
(1) for property owned and occupied as a domicile by a person who would qualify for low income housing or low or moderate income senior housing in the city or town;
(2) for class three, commercial, and class four, industrial, properties as defined in section 2A of chapter 59, in cities or towns with classified tax rates;
(3) for $100,000 of the value of each taxable parcel of residential real property; or
(4) for $100,000 of the value of each taxable parcel of class three, commercial property, and class four, industrial property as defined in section 2A of chapter 59.
(f) A person claiming an exemption provided under this chapter may apply to the board of assessors, in writing, on a form approved by the commissioner of revenue, on or before the deadline for an application for exemption under section 59 of chapter 59. Any person aggrieved by a decision of the assessors or by their failure to act upon such application may appeal, as provided in sections 64 to 65B, inclusive, of chapter 59. Applications for exemption under this chapter shall be open for inspection only as provided in section 60 of chapter 59.
(g) Notwithstanding section 53 of chapter 44 or any other general or special law to the contrary, a city or town that accepts this chapter shall deposit all monies collected from the surcharge, under this chapter, into an affordable housing trust adopted pursuant to section 55C of chapter 44 or special legislation.
(h) Upon acceptance of this chapter and upon the assessors' warrant to the tax collector, the accepted surcharge shall be imposed.
(i) After receipt of the warrant, the tax collector shall collect the surcharge in the amount and according to the computation specified in the warrant and shall pay the amounts so collected, quarterly or semi-annually, according to the schedule for collection of property taxes for the tax on real property, to the affordable housing trust. The tax collector shall cause appropriate books and accounts to be kept with respect to the surcharge, which shall be subject to public examination upon reasonable request.
(j) The remedies provided by chapter 60 for the collection of taxes upon real estate shall apply to the surcharge on real property pursuant to this chapter.
(k) A city or town that has accepted this chapter may revoke its acceptance, or amend the amount of the surcharge, in the manner outlined in subsection (b); provided, however, that it may not amend the applicable surcharge rate more often than once in any 12 month period. Any monies remaining upon revocation shall be transferred to an affordable housing trust.
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An Act relative to partial payment
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{'Id': 'AMF1', 'Name': 'Ann-Margaret Ferrante', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/AMF1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T16:21:50.367'}
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[{'Id': 'AMF1', 'Name': 'Ann-Margaret Ferrante', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/AMF1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T16:21:50.3666667'}]
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By Representative Ferrante of Gloucester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 288) of Ann-Margaret Ferrante for legislation to further regulate residential contracting agreements. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
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SECTION 1. Section 2 of chapter 142A of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2018 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out clause (6), and inserting in place thereof the following:-
(6) a time schedule of payments to be made under said contract and the amount of each payment stated in dollars, including all finance charges. Any deposit required under the contract to be paid in advance of the commencement of work under said contract shall not exceed the greater of one-third of the total contract price or the actual cost of any materials or equipment of a special order or custom made nature, which must be ordered in advance of the commencement of work, in order to assure that the project will proceed on schedule. No final payment shall be demanded until the contract is completed to the satisfaction of the parties thereto; provided, however, the provisions of this clause (6), except for the first sentence, shall not apply to contractors furnishing a performance and payment bond, lien or completion bond, or a bond equivalent approved by the director of consumer affairs and business regulation covering a minimum of two million dollars;
SECTION 2. Said section 2 of chapter 142A, as so appearing, is hereby further amended by adding at the end thereof the following:-
Any violation of this section shall constitute an unfair method of competition or unfair or deceptive act or practice in violation of chapter 93A.
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An Act relative to lowering the sales tax to 5%
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{'Id': 'MTL1', 'Name': 'Marc T. Lombardo', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MTL1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T13:17:32.36'}
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[{'Id': 'MTL1', 'Name': 'Marc T. Lombardo', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MTL1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T13:17:32.36'}]
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By Representative Lombardo of Billerica, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2880) of Marc T. Lombardo for legislation to lower the sales tax to five percent. Revenue.
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SECTION 1. Section 2 of Chapter 64H of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2008 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking “6.25 per cent” and replacing it with “5 per cent”.
SECTION 2. Section 2 of Chapter 64I of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2008 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking “6.25 per cent” and replacing it with “5 per cent”.
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An Act to exempt municipalities from the gas tax
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[{'Id': 'MTL1', 'Name': 'Marc T. Lombardo', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MTL1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T13:18:10.0533333'}, {'Id': 'ALD1', 'Name': "Angelo L. D'Emilia", 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/ALD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-31T12:22:38.65'}]
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By Representative Lombardo of Billerica, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2881) of Marc T. Lombardo and Angelo L. D'Emilia for legislation to exempt municipalities from the gas tax. Revenue.
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SECTION 1: Section 12 of chapter 64A of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2010 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding the following paragraph:-
Any sale of fuel, including but not limited to unleaded gasoline and diesel fuel, by a distributor to the commonwealth, any state agency or any municipality or its agencies shall be exempt from the tax per gallon contained in this chapter.
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An Act promoting housing affordability through tax relief
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By Representative Madaro of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2882) of Adrian C. Madaro relative to promoting housing affordability through tax relief. Revenue.
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SECTION 1. Section 6 of chapter 62 of the General Laws, as amended by chapter 179 of the acts of 2022, is hereby amended by inserting after subsection (bb) the following subsection:-
(cc)(1) As used in this subsection, the following words shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly requires otherwise:
“Department”, the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.
“Qualified residential rental property”, any unsubsidized 2- to 4-unit residential rental property located in the commonwealth.
“Qualified rental unit”, a tenant-occupied unit in a qualified residential rental property with a rent, including utilities, that does not exceed the maximum HOME rent limits for the participating jurisdiction as defined by the Department; provided, however, that “qualified rental unit” shall not include a unit rented to immediate family members or dependents of the qualified residential rental property owner.
“Qualified tenant”, a household with an income no greater than 70 per cent of the area median income as defined by the Department, an individual 62 years of age or older or a household with at least 1 member under the age of 18.
(2) Any resident who is an owner of a qualified residential rental property and who is not a dependent of another taxpayer shall be allowed a credit for the difference between the maximum HOME rent limit for the participating jurisdiction as defined by the Department and the amount charged in rent; provided, however, that the credit shall not exceed $2,000 for each qualified rental unit; provided further, that the resident shall not be allowed a credit under this subsection for more than 6 qualified rental units; provided further, that the credit allowed under this subsection may be in addition to any other credits, exemptions or other tax benefits allowed by federal or state law and local ordinances. The credit shall be calculated based on the number of months the qualified rental unit is rented to a qualified tenant; provided, however, that joint owners of a qualified residential rental property shall share any credit available to the property under this subsection in the same proportion as their ownership interest.
Any taxpayer entitled to this credit for any taxable year, the amount of which exceeds the taxpayer’s total tax due for the then current taxable year, may carry over the excess amount, as reduced from year to year, and apply the excess amount to the taxpayer’s tax liability for any 1 or more of the next succeeding 3 taxable years; provided, however, that in no taxable year may the amount of the credit allowed exceed the total tax due of the taxpayer for the relevant taxable year.
(3) The commissioner shall promulgate regulations necessary to carry out this subsection.
SECTION 2. The second paragraph of section 62A of chapter 60 of the General Laws is hereby amended by striking out the words “25 per cent” and inserting in place thereof the following words: -up to 25 per cent of the amount needed to redeem the parcel or such lesser percentage as the ordinance or bylaw may specify.
SECTION 3. This act shall be effective for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2023.
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[{'Id': 'JJM2', 'Name': 'John J. Mahoney', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JJM2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T13:10:18.3066667'}, {'Id': 'DMD1', 'Name': 'Daniel M. Donahue', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DMD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-26T13:47:12.3733333'}, {'Id': 'N_H1', 'Name': 'Natalie M. Higgins', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/N_H1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-03-22T16:38:14.59'}, {'Id': 'DAL1', 'Name': 'David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DAL1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-03-22T16:38:14.59'}]
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By Representative Mahoney of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2883) of John J. Mahoney and Daniel M. Donahue relative to the collection, assignment or transfer of delinquent property taxes by cities and towns. Revenue.
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SECTION 1. Section 2 of chapter 60 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding the following paragraph:-
The filing fees paid by any municipality for recording any documents pursuant to this chapter shall be $30.
SECTION 2. Subsection (c) of section 2C of said chapter 60, as so appearing, is hereby amended by striking out paragraph (1) and inserting in place thereof the following paragraph:-
(1) The sale of tax receivables shall be by public sale to the most responsible and responsive offeror taking into consideration the following evaluation criteria: (i) the price proposed by the offeror; (ii) the offeror’s qualifications and experience; (iii) the offeror’s plan for communicating with the taxpayers; (iv) whether the offeror has a regular place of business in the commonwealth; (v) whether the offeror is in good standing with the department of revenue; (vi) only those offerors that are licensed as debt collectors by the commonwealth shall be eligible to participate in this sale; and (vii) other criteria determined by the commissioner and the municipality. The sale shall provide for the option to purchase subsequent tax receivables subject to subsection (h) and any regulations that may be promulgated by the commissioner pursuant thereto.
SECTION 3. Said subsection (c) of said subsection 2C of said chapter 60, as so appearing, is hereby further amended by striking out paragraph (9) and inserting in place thereof the following paragraph:-
(9) A purchaser owning any tax receivable shall give notice to a taxpayer within 12 business days of purchasing said tax receivable and to the appropriate municipality of the name, address, telephone number and preferred method of communication with said purchaser and any service agent acting on behalf of said purchaser within 12 business days of purchasing said tax receivable and where the land is residential such notice shall be served in the manner required by law for the service of subpoenas on witnesses in civil cases and shall include a uniform notice approved by the attorney general, in language understandable by a least sophisticated consumer, together with a notice in the 5 most common languages in the commonwealth that this notice affects important legal rights and should be translated immediately and such notice shall state:
(i) that a complaint to foreclose the tax title may be filed on or after a specific date;
(ii) that the tax title has been sold to a third party;
(iii) why the property was taken and that the owner may redeem the property and the date when the redemption period expires;
(iv) the components of the amount required to redeem the property and the procedure for redemption;
(v) that if a complaint to foreclose the tax title is filed and the owner does not respond by filing an answer the court may enter an order defaulting the order;
(vi) that if a complaint to foreclose the tax title is filed, the owner may respond by filing an answer that requests that the court set the terms by which the owner may redeem the property;
(vii) that if the property is not redeemed, the town or purchaser is entitled to receive an order from the land court that completes a transfer of ownership of the property to the town or purchaser and permanently eliminates any rights the owner has in the property;
(viii) that if the property is not redeemed, the property may be sold at auction and the owner will likely lose significant equity in the property, together with the name, address, telephone number and preferred method of communication with said purchaser and any service agent acting on behalf of said purchaser; and
(ix) that upon request by the taxpayer, the municipality shall furnish a copy of such information to the taxpayer within 12 business days of receiving such request.
Whenever the tax purchaser or the service agent of such tax receivables shall change, the new purchaser or service agent shall provide the notice required herein within 12 business days of the effective date of such change.
SECTION 4. Said section 2C of said chapter 60, as so appearing, is hereby further amended by adding the following subsection:-
(k) If the purchaser of a tax receivable on any parcel of real estate subsequently forecloses upon the property, it shall request that the land court approve all reasonable expenses it has incurred and shall provide a notice to the former owner of the right to redeem for this amount within 1 year. If the land is residential such notice shall be served in the manner required by law for the service of subpoenas on witnesses in civil cases and shall include a uniform notice approved by the attorney general, in language understandable by a least sophisticated consumer, together with a notice in the 5 most common languages in the commonwealth that this notice affects important legal rights and should be translated immediately and such notice shall state the following:- (i) that the land has been foreclosed upon and may be redeemed for a specific amount by a date certain that shall be listed, and shall attach all documents filed at land court related to the foreclosure of the property and (ii) that if it is not redeemed it will be sold at public auction.
If the land is redeemed, the foreclosing entity shall take whatever action is necessary to vacate and rescind the foreclosure in land court and record that the title has been redeemed by filing a document at the registry of deeds for the district in which the land lies entitled “Satisfaction of Tax Title Liability.”
If the land is not redeemed within 1 year, then the foreclosing entity shall publish a notice of auction of the land in each of 3 successive weeks, the first publication of which shall be not less than 21 days before the day of sale, in a newspaper published in the city or town where the land lies or in a newspaper with general circulation in the city or town where the land lies and notice of the sale has been sent by registered mail to the owner or owners of record. If the purchaser sells the land at auction, the balance of any proceeds above and beyond reasonable expenses as approved by the land court shall be equally divided between the owner and the municipality that sold the tax title with a detailed accounting of these expenses within 60 days of such sale.
SECTION 5. Section 16 of said chapter 60, as so appearing, is hereby amended by striking out, in lines 2 to 3, inclusive, the words “or arresting him for his tax”
SECTION 6. Said section 16 of said chapter 60, as so appearing, is hereby further amended by striking out the seventh sentence and inserting in place thereof the following sentence:- Demand shall be made by the collector by mailing the same to the last or usual place of business or abode, or to the address best known to him or her, and failure to receive the same shall not invalidate a tax or any proceedings for the enforcement or collection of the same; provided, that if the land is residential a uniform notice approved by the attorney general, in language understandable by a least sophisticated consumer, together with a notice in the 5 most common languages in the commonwealth shall be used that states that this notice affects important legal rights and should be translated immediately, and provides clear notice that the non-payment of property taxes can result in the taking of the property and that the property owner may be eligible for exemptions, abatements and tax deferrals and other assistance and should contact the collector of taxes office together with the address, telephone number, email address, if available, and internet address for further information.
SECTION 7. Said chapter 60 is hereby further amended by striking out section 52 and inserting in place thereof the following section:-
Section 52. Cities and towns may make regulations for the possession, management and sale of land purchased or taken for taxes, not inconsistent with law, regulations promulgated by the department of revenue or the right of redemption. The treasurer of any city or town holding 1 or more tax titles may assign and transfer such tax title or titles, individually or bundled, to the highest bidder after a public auction, after having given 60 days' notice of the time and place of such public auction by publication, which shall conform to the requirements of section 40, and having posted such notice in 2 or more convenient and public places in said city or town, provided that the sum so paid for such assignment is not less than the amount necessary for redemption, and may execute and deliver on behalf of the city or town any instrument necessary therefor. Only those bidders that are licensed as debt collectors by the commonwealth shall be eligible to participate in this sale. Regardless of whether the assignment is pursuant to this section or section 2C, the treasurer shall send notice of the intended assignment to the owner of record of each parcel at his or her last known address not less than 10 days prior to the assignment, where the land is residential such notice shall be served in the manner required by law for the service of subpoenas on witnesses in civil cases and shall include a uniform notice approved by the attorney general, together with a notice in the 5 most common languages in the commonwealth that this notice affects important legal rights and should be translated immediately in language understandable by a recipient with a least sophisticated consumer that the treasurer intends to sell the tax title to the homeowner's property and provides clear notice that the non-payment of property taxes can result in the loss of the property and that the property owner may be eligible for exemptions, abatements and tax deferrals and other assistance and should contact the collector of taxes office together with the telephone number, email address, if available, and internet address for further information.
The instrument of assignment shall be in a form approved by the commissioner and shall be recorded within 60 days from its date and if so recorded shall provide a rebuttable presumption as to all facts essential to its validity. The instrument of assignment shall, for each parcel assigned thereunder, state the amount for which the tax title on the parcel could have been redeemed on the date of the assignment, separately stating for each parcel the principal amount and the total interest accrued until the date of assignment. The principal amount shall be the sum of the amounts for which the parcel was taken and amounts subsequently certified under section 61 and costs of service if applicable.
Except as hereinafter otherwise provided, all provisions of law applicable in cases where the original purchaser at a tax sale (“tax purchaser”) is another than the city or town shall thereafter apply in the case of such an assignment, as if the assignee had been a purchaser for the original sum at the original sale or at a sale made at the time of the taking and had paid to the city or town the subsequent taxes and charges included in the sum paid for the assignment. Any extension of the time within which foreclosure proceedings may not be instituted granted by a municipality’s treasurer prior to assignment shall be included in the language of sale and be binding upon the assignee. If the land is not redeemed within 1 year, then the tax purchaser shall publish a notice of auction of the land in each of 3 successive weeks, the first publication of which shall be not less than 21 days before the day of sale, in a newspaper published in the city or town where the land lies or in a newspaper with general circulation in the city or town where the land lies and notice of the sale has been sent by registered mail to the owner or owners of record. If the tax purchaser sells the land at auction, the balance of any proceeds above and beyond reasonable expenses as approved by the land court shall be divided as follows: a third to the tax purchaser up to fifty thousand dollars ($50,000), the rest equally divided between the owner and the municipality that sold the tax title with a detailed accounting of these expenses within 60 days of such sale. If the land is redeemed, the foreclosing entity shall take whatever action is necessary to vacate and rescind the foreclosure in land court and record that the title has been redeemed by filing a document at the county registry of deeds entitled “Satisfaction of Tax Title Liability”.
SECTION 8. Section 53 of said chapter 60, as so appearing, is hereby amended by inserting after the word “published,” , in line 4, inclusive, the following words:- where the land is residential such notice shall be served in the manner required by law for the service of subpoenas on witnesses in civil cases and published.
SECTION 9. Said section 53 of said chapter 60, as so appearing, is hereby further amended by adding the following paragraph:-
Where the land is residential all notices sent pursuant to this section shall include a uniform notice approved by the attorney general, together with a notice in the five most common languages in the commonwealth that this notice affects important legal rights and should be translated immediately. Such notice shall state in language understandable by a least sophisticated consumer:
(i)That a complaint to foreclose the tax title may be filed on or after a specific date;
(ii)That the tax title may be sold to a third party;
(iii)Why the property was taken and that the owner may redeem the property and the date when the redemption period expires;
(iv)The components of the amount required to redeem the property and the procedure for redemption;
(v)That if a complaint to foreclose the tax title is filed and the owner does not respond by filing an answer the court may enter an order defaulting the order;
(vi)That if a complaint to foreclose the tax title is filed, the owner may respond by filing an answer that requests that the court set the terms by which the owner may redeem the property;
(vii)That if the property is not redeemed, the town or purchaser is entitled to receive an order from the land court that completes a transfer of ownership of the property to the town or purchaser and permanently eliminates any rights the owner has in the property; and
(viii)That if the property is not redeemed, the property may be sold at auction and the owner will likely loses significant equity in the property.
SECTION 10. Said chapter 60 is hereby further amended by striking out subsection 62A and inserting in place thereof the following section:-
Section 62A. Municipalities may by bylaw or ordinance authorize payment agreements between the treasurer and persons entitled to redeem parcels in tax title. Such agreements shall be for a maximum term of no more than 10 years and may waive not more than 50 per cent of the interest that has accrued on the amount of the tax title account unless someone aged 60 or older or whose primary source of income is disability benefits is on the deed for the parcel and the parcel is his or her primary residence, in which case 75 percent of the interest that has accrued on the amount of the tax title may be waived, subject to such lower limit as the ordinance or bylaw may specify. An ordinance or bylaw under this section shall provide for such agreements and waivers uniformly for classes of tax titles defined in the ordinance or bylaw. Any such agreement must require a minimum payment at the inception of the agreement of 25 percent of the amount needed to redeem the parcel unless someone aged 60 or older or whose primary source of income is disability benefits is on the deed for the parcel and the parcel is his or her primary residence, in which case the minimum payment shall be no less than 10 percent of the amount needed to redeem the parcel of the interest that has accrued on the amount of the tax title may be waived, subject to such lower limit as the ordinance or bylaw may specify. During the term of the agreement the treasurer may not bring an action to foreclose the tax title unless payments are not made in accordance with the schedule set out in the agreement or timely payments are not made on other amounts due to the municipality that are a lien on the same parcel.
SECTION 11. Said chapter 60 is hereby further amended by striking out section 64 and inserting in place thereof the following section:-
Section 64. The title conveyed by a tax collector's deed or by a taking of land for taxes shall be absolute after foreclosure of the right of redemption by decree of the land court as provided in this chapter. The land court shall have exclusive jurisdiction of the foreclosure of all rights of redemption from titles conveyed by a tax collector's deed or a taking of land for taxes, in a proceeding provided for in sections 65 to 75, inclusive. Except if the title was conveyed to a third party pursuant to section 2C or 52 then the title may be redeemed within 1 year of the foreclosure.
SECTION 12. Section 65 of said chapter 60, as so appearing, is hereby amended by striking out, in line 4, the words “after six months,” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- after 12 months.
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An Act establishing an electric agricultural and landscape equipment tax credit
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{'Id': 'CMM1', 'Name': 'Christopher M. Markey', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CMM1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T14:45:45.12'}
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[{'Id': 'CMM1', 'Name': 'Christopher M. Markey', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CMM1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T14:45:45.12'}]
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By Representative Markey of Dartmouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2884) of Christopher M. Markey relative to establishing an electric agricultural and landscape equipment tax credit. Revenue.
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Section 6 of Chapter 62, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting at the end thereof the following:-
There shall be established an electric agricultural and landscape equipment tax credit program under which a taxpayer who operates a farm as defined in section 1A of chapter 128 or landscape business as defined by section 60L of chapter 112 may be allowed a refundable tax credit of not more than twenty-five percent of the total purchase price of electric powered agricultural and landscaping equipment.
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An Act relative to clarifying property tax exemptions for solar and wind systems
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{'Id': 'CMM1', 'Name': 'Christopher M. Markey', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CMM1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T15:29:28.853'}
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[{'Id': 'CMM1', 'Name': 'Christopher M. Markey', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CMM1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T15:29:28.8533333'}]
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By Representative Markey of Dartmouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2885) of Christopher M. Markey relative to property tax exemptions for solar and wind systems. Revenue.
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SECTION 1. Section 5 of chapter 59 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out clause Forty-fifth and inserting in place thereof the following clause:-
Forty-fifth, A solar or wind powered system that is capable of producing not more than 125 per cent of the annual electricity needs of the real property upon which it is located; provided, however, that the real property shall include contiguous or non-contiguous real property within the same municipality that is owned or leased by the owner of the real property.
Any other solar or wind powered system capable of producing energy shall not be exempt unless the owner has made a payment to the municipality where the system is located in lieu of taxes in accordance with an executed agreement. A municipality, acting through the board or officer authorized by its legislative body, may execute an agreement for the payment in lieu of taxes with the owner of a solar or wind powered system in the municipality where the solar or wind powered system is located; provided, however, that, unless otherwise provided by the agreement: (i) a notice of the payment in lieu of tax owed for each fiscal year shall be mailed to the owner and due on the dates by which a tax assessed under this chapter would be payable without interest; and (ii) the provisions of law that relate to billing and collecting a tax assessed under this chapter shall apply to the payment in lieu of taxes, including the payment of interest. An exemption under this clause shall be allowed only for a period of 20 years from the date of installation of the system; provided, however, that upon a written agreement between the owner of the solar or wind powered system and the municipality where the system is located, an exemption with a period greater than 20 years may be allowed; provided further, that an exemption shall not be allowed for any year within that period where the solar or wind powered system is not capable of producing energy as required by this clause.
Annually and not later than March 1, each owner shall make a declaration under oath and on a form prescribed by the department of revenue to the assessors stating the: (i) type of system; (ii) capacity of the system; (iii) percentage of the annual electricity needs of the real property that was met by the system; and (iv) power generated for the previous calendar year.
This clause shall not apply to: (i) projects developed under section 1A of chapter 164; or (ii) solar and wind powered systems, including projects developed under section 139 said of chapter 164, for which the owner has signed an agreement with the municipality to make a payment in lieu of taxes under subsection (b) of section 38H of chapter 59 before July 1, 2018.
SECTION 2. Section 38H of said chapter 59, as so appearing, is hereby amended by inserting after the word “thereof”, in line 91, the following words:- ; provided, however, that for the purposes of this subsection, a “generation facility” shall not include a facility that generates electricity through solar or wind power.
SECTION 3. (a) The department of revenue, in consultation with the department of energy resources, shall solicit input from the public and issue guidance on the method for the valuation and assessment of taxes on solar and wind facilities capable of producing more than 125 per cent of the annual energy needs of the real property on which they are located. The guidance may include, but shall not be limited to: (i) standardized formulas for the calculation of property taxes; (ii) recommendations from state and regional stakeholders on the appropriate terms and schedule for payment in lieu of tax agreements; and (iii) guidelines for a standardized payment in lieu of taxes agreement, which may be based on a specified payment rate per kilowatt alternating current of installed rated capacity of the solar or wind powered system or such system's annual gross electricity revenues, including any receipt of net metering credits as defined in section 138 of chapter 164 or Massachusetts RPS-eligible renewable energy certificates received by the owner of a solar or wind powered system.
(b) A municipality may consider the guidance issued pursuant to this section in determining whether to enter into or execute an agreement for payment in lieu of taxes with the owner of a solar or wind powered system in the municipality in which the system is located; provided, however, this section shall not require a municipality to adopt such guidance. The department of revenue, in consultation with the department of energy resources, shall periodically review and update the guidance.
SECTION 4. Notwithstanding clause Forty-fifth of section 5 of chapter 59 of the General Laws, the owner of a solar or wind powered system and the municipality in which the system is located shall not be required to amend, modify or renegotiate an existing payment in lieu of tax agreement that was entered into or executed before the effect date of this act.
SECTION 5. The guidance required by section 3 shall be issued not more than 9 months after the effective date of this act.
SECTION 6. This act shall take effect on July 1, 2023
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An Act implementing a home water filtration tax credit
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{'Id': 'JDM1', 'Name': 'Joseph D. McKenna', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JDM1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T20:18:40.487'}
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[{'Id': 'JDM1', 'Name': 'Joseph D. McKenna', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JDM1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T20:18:40.4866667'}, {'Id': 'DFD1', 'Name': 'David F. DeCoste', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DFD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-04-05T16:49:57.1933333'}, {'Id': 'PMP0', 'Name': 'Pavel M. Payano', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PMP0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-09-01T11:26:01.9933333'}, {'Id': 'MJS3', 'Name': 'Michael J. Soter', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MJS3', 'ResponseDate': '2023-02-15T20:32:59.32'}]
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By Representative McKenna of Webster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2886) of Joseph D. McKenna and Michael J. Soter relative to the establishment of tax credits for the installation of home water filtration systems for certain homeowners. Revenue.
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Section 1: Section 6 of Chapter 62 of the MGL is hereby amending by adding after subsection (I) the following new section:
(x)Any owner of residential property located in the commonwealth who is not a dependent of another taxpayer and who occupies said property as his principal residence, if said residence has water supplied solely by connection to a public water supply, shall be allowed a credit equal to 60 per cent of the expenditures related to the installation of a home water filtration system if the water being provided is deemed unclean or unsafe by the department. Said expenditures shall be the actual cost to the taxpayer or $2,500, whichever is less; provided, however, that said credit shall be available to eligible taxpayers beginning in the tax year in which the installation of said filtration system was installed; and provided, further, that said credit shall not exceed $750 in any tax year and any excess credit may be applied over the following tax years up to an aggregate maximum of $1,500. The department shall promulgate such rules and regulations as are necessary to administer the credit afforded by this subsection, including, but not limited to, a notification that continued maintenance of said filtration system to include replacement filters are not eligible expenses.
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An Act relative to taxpayer conscience protection
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{'Id': 'JDM1', 'Name': 'Joseph D. McKenna', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JDM1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T20:21:29.677'}
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[{'Id': 'JDM1', 'Name': 'Joseph D. McKenna', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JDM1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T20:21:29.6766667'}]
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By Representative McKenna of Webster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2887) of Joseph D. McKenna for legislation to allow taxpayers to have the option to indicate on their income tax return that they do not want any portion of their income tax liability to be utilized for abortion services. Revenue.
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Chapter 62 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2016 Official Edition of the General Laws of Massachusetts, is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following new section:
"Section 65. (a) For the purposes of this section, “abortion services” shall include performing, referring for abortion, or counseling for abortion.
(b) Taxpayers shall have the option to indicate on their income tax return that they do not want any portion of their income tax liability to be utilized for abortion services. When a taxpayer makes such election, the taxpayer’s income tax liability may not be used to pay for abortion services.
(c) The portion of the taxpayer’s income tax liability that is not to be used to pay for abortion services, pursuant to this section, must be deposited into a special account, separate and apart from the General Fund, whose purpose shall be to develop and implement a public information program to inform the general public of the provisions of section 39-½ of Chapter 119, concerning voluntary abandonment of a newborn infant, also known as the Baby Safe Haven Law.
(d) The amount of the taxpayer’s income tax liability to be set aside in the special account specified in paragraph (c) shall be determined by multiplying the taxpayer’s income tax liability by the percentage of the General Fund dedicated to paying for abortion services in the previous year."
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An Act ensuring consistent reimbursement of PILOT funding
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[{'Id': 'JDM1', 'Name': 'Joseph D. McKenna', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JDM1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T20:44:55.0933333'}, {'Id': 'ALD1', 'Name': "Angelo L. D'Emilia", 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/ALD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-31T15:49:45.0466667'}, {'Id': 'MJS3', 'Name': 'Michael J. Soter', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MJS3', 'ResponseDate': '2023-02-15T20:31:33.24'}]
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By Representative McKenna of Webster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2888) of Joseph D. McKenna, Angelo L. D'Emilia and Michael J. Soter 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.
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SECTION 1. Section 16 of chapter 58 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2014 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after the word "section", in line 5, the following words:-; provided, however, that if the measurable acreage of land pursuant to section 13 in the city or town has remained the same or increased from the previous fiscal year, the total amount reimbursed to a city or town by the commonwealth pursuant to section 17 shall not be less than the amount that was reimbursed to the city or town in the previous fiscal year.
SECTION 2. Section 17 of chapter 58 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2014 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after the word "sixty-three", in line 7, the following words:- ; provided, however, that if the measurable acreage of land pursuant to section 13 in the city or town has remained the same or increased from the previous fiscal year, the total amount reimbursed to a city or town by the commonwealth shall not be less than the amount that was reimbursed to the city or town in the previous fiscal year.
SECTION 3. Section 108 of chapter 218 of the acts of 2016 is hereby amended by striking out section 16 and inserting in place thereof the following section:-
Section 16. The commissioner shall annually deliver, to the state treasurer, a statement of the fair cash valuation reimbursement percentage for each city and town in which state-owned land is located, and of the amount of money to be paid to each such city and town as determined by the following section; provided, however, that if the measurable acreage of state-owned land in the city or town has remained the same or increased from the previous fiscal year, the total amount reimbursed to a city or town by the commonwealth pursuant to said section shall not be less than the amount that was reimbursed to the city or town in the previous fiscal year.
SECTION 4. Said section 108 of said chapter 218 of the acts of 2016, is hereby further amended by striking out, in section 17, the first sentence and inserting in place thereof the following sentence:- The treasurer shall annually reimburse each city and town in which state-owned land is located, an amount in lieu of taxes upon the reimbursement percentages reported to the treasurer by the commissioner under the preceding section, determined by multiplying the percentages by the amount appropriated for such purposes for the fiscal year; provided, however, that if the measurable acreage of state-owned land in the city or town has remained the same or increased from the previous fiscal year, the total amount reimbursed to a city or town by the commonwealth shall not be less than the amount that was reimbursed to the city or town in the previous fiscal year.
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An Act recognizing film production in Massachusetts
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{'Id': 'P_M1', 'Name': 'Paul McMurtry', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/P_M1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T12:17:13.207'}
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[{'Id': 'P_M1', 'Name': 'Paul McMurtry', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/P_M1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T12:17:13.2066667'}, {'Id': 'BMA1', 'Name': 'Brian M. Ashe', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BMA1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-02-01T11:40:25.53'}]
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By Representative McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2889) of Paul McMurtry and Brian M. Ashe relative to motion pictures filmed in the Commonwealth. Revenue.
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SECTION 1. Subsection (l) of section 6 of chapter 62 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2014 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding the following paragraph:
(9) A motion picture shall include a credit and a logo, approved by the commissioner in consultation with the Massachusetts film office, stating that the motion picture was filmed in Massachusetts and displaying a logo designed and approved by the Massachusetts film office. The credit shall include the following title: “Proudly Made in Massachusetts”.
SECTION 2. Section 38X of chapter 63 of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding the following subsection:
(h) A motion picture shall include a credit and a logo, approved by the commissioner in consultation with the Massachusetts film office, stating that the motion picture was filmed in Massachusetts and displaying a logo designed and approved by the Massachusetts film office. The credit shall include the following title: “Proudly Made in Massachusetts”.
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An Act relative to the issuance of a Class 1 dealer license
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H289
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{'Id': 'MJF1', 'Name': 'Michael J. Finn', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MJF1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T12:35:00.517'}
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[{'Id': 'MJF1', 'Name': 'Michael J. Finn', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MJF1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T12:35:00.5166667'}]
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By Representative Finn of West Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 289) of Michael J. Finn relative to certain appeals of actions of licensing boards or officers of the approval and granting of class 1 motor vehicle dealer licenses. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
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Section 59 of chapter 140 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2014 Official Edition, is hereby amended, at the end thereof, by inserting the following new paragraph:
"A person, within ten days of such action, may appeal to the registrar the action of a licensing board or officer to approve and grant a class 1 license to a party pursuant to section 58 and this section. For the purposes of this section, a class 1 licensee, licensed under subsection (b) of Section 58, shall be deemed to have standing to challenge, administratively and judicially, the issuance of a class 1 license to another person by a licensing board or officer under this chapter if said class 1 licensee, asserting a challenge, alleges that said licensing board or officer has approved a class 1 license to a party that has not satisfied the requirements of said subsection (b) of section 58. The registrar shall adopt rules and regulations providing for a process in which a person, including, but not limited to, a class 1 licensee, licensed under subsection (b) of section 58, may challenge the decision of a licensing board or officer pursuant to this section.
The registrar shall render a decision either to affirm or revoke the license in dispute within thirty days of receipt of the challenge. A person who is aggrieved by the decision of the registrar to re-affirm or revoke the approval of the class 1 license so challenged pursuant to the process herein may, within ten days after such action by the registrar, appeal therefrom to any justice of the superior court in the county in which the premises sought to be occupied under the license or permit applied for are located. The justice shall, after such notice to the parties as he deems reasonable, give a summary hearing on such appeal, and shall have jurisdiction in equity to review all questions of fact or law and may affirm or reverse the decision of the board or officer and may make any appropriate decree."
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