S12
Proposal for a legislative amendment to the Constitution to cap the state income tax
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Bill overview
This proposal seeks to amend the Massachusetts Constitution to limit the state income tax. It would establish a cap on the amount of income that can be taxed, aiming to provide greater predictability and potentially reduce tax burdens for some residents. The proposal has undergone several stages of review and consideration in both the Senate and House, including hearings and joint sessions. Currently, the proposal is awaiting further action.
Key provisions
- Establishes a cap on the state income tax.
- The specific amount of the cap is not defined in the provided text.
- The amendment would be added to the Massachusetts Constitution.
- The proposal has been reviewed and considered by both the Senate and House.
- It has undergone hearings and joint sessions.
- The proposal was placed on file after adverse committee reports.
Who is affected
- Taxpayers in Massachusetts
- The Massachusetts state government
- Individuals and businesses subject to state income tax
Notable changes
- Would permanently alter the state income tax structure.
- Could impact state revenue projections.
- Requires a constitutional amendment process.
Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Bruce E. Tarr
Cosponsors
Bruce E. Tarr
Kelly W. Pease
Peter J. Durant
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Proposal for Constitutional Amendment S.12 194th (Current)
Proposal for a legislative amendment to the Constitution to cap the state income tax
By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by proposal for constitutional amendment, Senate, No. 12) of Bruce E. Tarr for a legislative amendment to the Constitution to cap the state income tax. Revenue.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Bruce E. Tarr Special Attachments: Primary Sponsor Proposal Summary
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Proposal for Constitutional Amendment History
Displaying 10 actions for Proposal for Constitutional Amendment S.12
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 3/3/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Revenue |
| 3/3/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 3/20/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 03/25/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 |
| 5/1/2025 | Senate | Proposal for Constitutional Amendment reported adversely by committee and placed on file |
| 5/1/2025 | House | Placed on file, in concurrence |
| 5/12/2025 | Senate | Called for consideration in the joint session |
| 5/14/2025 | Joint | Joint session held and recessed to Wednesday, October 8, 2025 |
| 10/6/2025 | Joint | Order relative to session adopted and recessed to Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 11:30AM |
| 10/9/2025 | Joint | Joint session held and recessed to Wednesday, April 8, 2026 |
| 4/8/2026 | Joint | Joint session held and recessed to Wednesday, October 28, 2026 |
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