H3969
An Act relative to urban farmland
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Bill overview
This bill addresses the taxation of urban farmland in Massachusetts. It seeks to clarify and potentially adjust how land used for agriculture within cities and towns is taxed. The bill’s purpose is to ensure fair and consistent taxation practices for urban farms, recognizing their importance to local food systems. It also accompanies a study order (H5068) to examine related issues.
Key provisions
- Establishes guidelines for the taxation of urban farmland.
- Accompanies a study order (H5068) to examine urban farmland taxation.
- Addresses revenue related to urban farmland.
- Introduced by Representatives Ramos and Puppolo.
Who is affected
- Urban farmers
- City and town governments
- Landowners of urban farmland
- Local food systems
Notable changes
- The bill initiates a process to review and potentially modify existing tax laws related to urban farmland.
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Bill H.3969 194th (Current)
An Act relative to urban farmland
By Representatives Ramos of Springfield and Puppolo of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3969) of Orlando Ramos relative to urban farmland taxation. Revenue.
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Bill Information
Presenters: Orlando Ramos , Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr.
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.3969
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 3/31/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Revenue |
| 4/3/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 7/1/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/15/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1 |
| 2/12/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5068 |
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