H4435
An Act authorizing the town of Charlemont to establish a tax on commercial recreation services
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Bill overview
This bill authorizes the town of Charlemont, Massachusetts, to implement a tax on commercial recreation services offered within the town. The purpose of this tax is to generate revenue for the town, which can be used to fund local services and initiatives. The town has already approved this measure, and the legislation is moving through the legislative process. This bill is similar to previous attempts to establish a similar tax in Charlemont.
Key provisions
- Authorizes Charlemont to levy a tax on commercial recreation services.
- Specifies that the revenue generated will be used for town purposes.
- Reflects local approval from the town of Charlemont.
- The bill is similar to previous legislation attempting to implement a similar tax.
- The bill was referred to the House Committee on Revenue.
- The bill was subsequently reported favorably by the committee.
- The bill was placed on the Orders of the Day for consideration.
- Rules were suspended and the bill was read multiple times.
Who is affected
- Town of Charlemont
- Businesses providing commercial recreation services in Charlemont
- Residents of Charlemont
Notable changes
- This bill builds upon previous attempts to establish a similar tax in Charlemont.
- The town has already approved the tax, streamlining the legislative process.
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Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Paul W. Mark
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Bill H.4435 194th (Current)
An Act authorizing the town of Charlemont to establish a tax on commercial recreation services
By Representative Blais of Deerfield and Senator Mark, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4435) of Natalie M. Blais and Paul W. Mark (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the town of Charlemont to establish a tax on commercial recreation services. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenters: Natalie M. Blais , Paul W. Mark Status: Referred to House Committee on Bills in the Third Reading City/Town: Charlemont (Local Approval Received)
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Bill History
Displaying 8 actions for Bill H.4435
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 8/21/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Revenue |
| 8/25/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 1/16/2026 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 01/27/2026 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 & A-2 |
| 1/27/2026 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 01/27/2026 from 01:00 PM-02:25 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 3/12/2026 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling |
| 4/6/2026 | House | Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting |
| 4/6/2026 | House | Rules suspended |
| 4/6/2026 | House | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
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