H4300
An Act establishing a real property transfer fee in the town of Chatham
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Bill overview
This bill would authorize the town of Chatham to implement a fee on real property transfers, such as the sale of homes or land. The revenue generated from this transfer fee would be used to support town operations. The bill was initially presented as a joint petition and has been referred to the Joint Committee on Revenue for consideration. Similar proposals have been considered in the past.
Key provisions
- Authorizes Chatham to establish a real property transfer fee.
- Specifies that revenue from the fee will be used for town operations.
- Requires local approval for the fee to be implemented.
- The bill was presented as a joint petition.
- The bill has been referred to the Joint Committee on Revenue.
Who is affected
- Town of Chatham residents
- Real estate buyers and sellers in Chatham
- Property transfer professionals in Chatham
Notable changes
- This bill introduces a new revenue stream for the town of Chatham.
- It builds upon previous attempts to establish a similar fee in Chatham.
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Bill H.4300 194th (Current)
An Act establishing a real property transfer fee in the town of Chatham
By Representative Luddy of Orleans and Senator Cyr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4300) of Hadley Luddy (by vote of the town) that the town of Chatham be authorized to establish a real property transfer fee in said town. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]
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Bill Information
Presenters: Hadley Luddy , Julian Cyr Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Revenue City/Town: Chatham (Local Approval Received)
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.4300
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 7/21/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Revenue |
| 7/24/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 8/27/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/09/2025 from 10:00 AM-1:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium |
| 12/11/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Friday, February 20, 2026 |
| 2/25/2026 | House | Reporting date extended to Friday, June 26, 2026 |
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