S2092
An Act relative to excise tax collections of electric motor vehicles
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Bill overview
This bill proposes to adjust how motor vehicle excise taxes are calculated for electric vehicles in Massachusetts. Specifically, it aims to apply rebates offered on electric vehicles to lower the manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) used in the tax calculation. This would effectively reduce the amount of excise tax paid on these vehicles. The bill is currently under review by the Senate Committee on Ways and Means.
Key provisions
- Applies rebates offered on electric vehicles to the MSRP used for excise tax calculation.
- Reduces the motor vehicle excise tax on electric vehicles.
- Addresses excise tax collection for electric motor vehicles.
- Relates to revenue collection within the state.
Who is affected
- Electric vehicle owners in Massachusetts
- Motor vehicle excise tax payers
- The state’s Department of Revenue
Notable changes
- Potentially alters the existing excise tax formula for electric vehicles.
- Incorporates rebates into the tax calculation process.
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Primary sponsor
Bruce E. Tarr
Cosponsor
Bruce E. Tarr
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Bill S.2092 194th (Current)
An Act relative to excise tax collections of electric motor vehicles
By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2092) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to apply rebates to reduce the MSRP of an electric vehicle in the calculation of motor vehicle excise tax. Revenue.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Bruce E. Tarr Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill S.2092
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Revenue |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House 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 |
| 12/22/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
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