H 4
An Act to reform payments in lieu of taxes for state-owned land
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Bill overview
This bill, H.4, aims to reform how Massachusetts uses payments in lieu of taxes (PILOTs) for land owned by the state. It seeks to implement recommendations from the State Auditor’s report (House, No. 3) regarding these payments. The bill intends to ensure that state-owned land is taxed fairly and efficiently, aligning with current tax laws and practices. Ultimately, the goal is to improve transparency and accountability in state land management.
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Auditor of the Commonwealth
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Bill H.4 194th (Current)
An Act to reform payments in lieu of taxes for state-owned land
So much of the recommendations of the State Auditor (House, No. 3) as relates to reforming payments in lieu of taxes for state-owned land. Revenue.
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Sponsor: Auditor of the Commonwealth
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Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.4
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Revenue |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 9/26/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/07/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 10/7/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 10/07/2025 from 01:00 PM-02:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 3/9/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5194 |
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