H 3161
An Act relative to the classification and taxation of urban public access land
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Bill overview
This bill proposed to establish a specific classification system and taxation framework for urban public access land in Massachusetts. It aimed to clarify how this land – often used for things like parks, community gardens, and public spaces – would be treated for property tax purposes. The bill sought to ensure fair and consistent taxation of these valuable community assets, potentially addressing inequities in current practices. Ultimately, the bill failed to pass.
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David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf
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David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf
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Bill H.3161 194th (Current)
An Act relative to the classification and taxation of urban public access land
By Representative LeBoeuf of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3161) of David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf relative to the classification and taxation of urban public access land. Revenue.
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Presenter: David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.3161
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Revenue |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 7/1/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/15/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1 |
| 2/12/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5068 |
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