H 3213
An Act relative to the assessment of local property taxes in the city of Springfield
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Bill overview
This bill, enacted as Chapter 63 of the Acts of 2026, concerns the assessment of property taxes in the city of Springfield, Massachusetts. It was approved by the mayor and city council of Springfield before being presented to the legislature. The bill was subsequently referred to and reported favorably by committees in both the House and Senate, and finally passed both chambers before being signed into law by the Governor.
Key provisions
- The bill was enacted as Chapter 63 of the Acts of 2026.
- It was approved by the mayor and city council of Springfield.
- It was referred to the committee on Revenue.
- It was reported favorably by the House committee on Revenue and the Senate committee on Revenue.
- It was read and passed by both the House and Senate.
- The title of the bill was changed during the Senate's consideration.
- The bill was enacted after being engrossed by both the House and Senate.
- The bill was signed into law by the Governor.
Who is affected
- City of Springfield, Massachusetts
- Property owners in Springfield
- The City Council of Springfield
- The Mayor of Springfield
- Taxpayers in Springfield
Notable changes
- The bill was enacted after a lengthy process through both the House and Senate.
- The title of the bill was amended during Senate consideration.
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Primary sponsor
Angelo J. Puppolo Jr.
Cosponsor
Angelo J. Puppolo Jr.
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Bill H.3213 194th (Current)
An Act relative to the assessment of local property taxes in the city of Springfield
By Representative Puppolo of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3213) of Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. (with the approval of the mayor and city council) relative to the assessment of local property taxes in the city of Springfield. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]
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Presenter: Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. City/Town: Springfield (Local Approval Received)
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Bill History
Displaying 14 actions for Bill H.3213
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Revenue |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 4/2/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 04/08/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1 |
| 7/21/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling |
| 7/28/2025 | House | Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting for a second reading |
| 7/30/2025 | House | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
| 8/28/2025 | House | Read third and passed to be engrossed |
| 9/2/2025 | Senate | Read; and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session |
| 10/16/2025 | Senate | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
| 4/6/2026 | Senate | Taken out of the Orders of the Day |
| 4/6/2026 | Senate | Read third (title changed) and passed to be engrossed |
| 4/8/2026 | House | Enacted |
| 4/8/2026 | Senate | Enacted and laid before the Governor |
| 4/16/2026 | Executive | Signed by the Governor, Chapter 63 of the Acts of 2026 |
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