H3233
An Act to replace the motor vehicle excise tax with a gas tax adjustment
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Bill overview
This bill proposes to change how Massachusetts funds motor vehicle operation. Currently, drivers pay a motor vehicle excise tax, but this bill would replace it with an adjustment to the state’s gas tax. The revenue generated from the gas tax would then be used to support transportation infrastructure and services. This shift aims to create a more stable and predictable funding source for transportation needs.
Key provisions
- Replaces the motor vehicle excise tax.
- Introduces a gas tax adjustment to fund transportation.
- Revenue from the gas tax will be dedicated to transportation.
- The bill is currently under consideration by the Revenue Committee.
Who is affected
- Motor vehicle owners in Massachusetts
- Taxpayers in Massachusetts
- The transportation sector
Notable changes
- Shifts the funding mechanism for motor vehicle operation from excise tax to gas tax.
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Primary sponsor
Lindsay N. Sabadosa
Cosponsor
Lindsay N. Sabadosa
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Bill H.3233 194th (Current)
An Act to replace the motor vehicle excise tax with a gas tax adjustment
By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3233) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa for legislation to replace the motor vehicle excise tax with a gas tax adjustment. Revenue.
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Presenter: Lindsay N. Sabadosa
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.3233
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Revenue |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 10/7/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/17/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 |
| 10/17/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 10/17/2025 from 10:00 AM-10:30 AM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 3/12/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5204 |
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