An Act to allow cities and towns to increase the local tax rate on meals
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Progress
Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill would allow Massachusetts cities and towns to increase the local tax rate on meals. Currently, the rate is set by the state, but this legislation would give local governments the authority to adjust it. The goal is to provide municipalities with more flexibility to manage their budgets and potentially fund local services. This bill is similar to previous proposals that have been considered in the legislature.
Key provisions
- Allows cities and towns to increase the local tax rate on meals.
- Provides municipalities with greater control over local revenue streams.
- The bill was referred to the committee on Revenue.
- A hearing was scheduled and subsequently canceled.
Who is affected
- Cities and towns in Massachusetts
- Restaurant owners and operators
- Taxpayers in Massachusetts
Notable changes
- Shifts authority over meal tax rates from the state to local governments.
- No current limitations are placed on the increase in the tax rate.
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Sponsors
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4 on record
Primary sponsor
Carmine Lawrence Gentile
Cosponsors
Carmine Lawrence Gentile
James B. Eldridge
Patrick Joseph Kearney
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