H 3239
An Act relative to municipal property tax reform
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Bill overview
This bill, H.3239, proposed reforms to how municipal property taxes are calculated and distributed in Massachusetts. It aimed to address inequities in the current system, particularly regarding the assessment of property values and the resulting tax burdens on homeowners and businesses. The bill sought to create a more transparent and equitable process for determining property tax revenue, potentially leading to fairer tax rates across different communities. Ultimately, the bill failed to pass.
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Adam J. Scanlon
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Adam J. Scanlon
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Bill H.3239 194th (Current)
An Act relative to municipal property tax reform
By Representative Scanlon of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3239) of Adam J. Scanlon relative to municipal property tax reform. Revenue.
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Presenter: Adam J. Scanlon
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.3239
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Revenue |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 7/11/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/22/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 7/14/2025 | Joint | Hearing canceled – new hearing TBD |
| 10/28/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 11/07/2025 from 10:00 AM-02:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium |
| 3/12/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5203 |
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