H3917
An Act updating the tax treatment of recreational lands in the town of Swampscott
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Bill overview
This bill updates how recreational lands in Swampscott are taxed. It aims to clarify the assessment of these properties, likely to ensure consistent and fair taxation practices within the town. The bill was approved by the town of Swampscott and is currently being reviewed by legislative committees. It seeks to modernize the tax treatment of land used for recreational purposes.
Key provisions
- Clarifies the assessment of recreational lands in Swampscott.
- Updates the tax treatment for these types of properties.
- Reflects local approval from the town of Swampscott.
- Addresses potential inconsistencies in current tax practices.
- Seeks to standardize the valuation of recreational land.
Who is affected
- Residents of Swampscott
- Property owners in Swampscott
- The town of Swampscott
- Taxpayers in Swampscott
- Recreational land users in Swampscott
Notable changes
- Potentially changes the method of assessing recreational land.
- May establish clearer guidelines for tax valuation of these lands.
- Updates existing tax regulations specific to Swampscott.
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Primary sponsor
Jennifer Balinsky Armini
Cosponsors
Brendan P. Crighton
Jennifer Balinsky Armini
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Bill H.3917 194th (Current)
An Act updating the tax treatment of recreational lands in the town of Swampscott
By Representative Armini of Marblehead and Senator Crighton, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3917) of Jennifer Balinsky Armini and Brendan P. Crighton (by vote of the town) relative to the assessment of certain lands in the town of Swampscott. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenters: Jennifer Balinsky Armini , Brendan P. Crighton Status: Referred to House Committee on Bills in the Third Reading City/Town: Swampscott (Local Approval Received)
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Bill History
Displaying 7 actions for Bill H.3917
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 3/17/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Revenue |
| 4/10/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 7/1/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/15/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1 |
| 10/22/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling |
| 11/13/2025 | House | Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting |
| 11/13/2025 | House | Rules suspended |
| 11/13/2025 | House | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
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