H 3274
An Act establishing a local option gas tax
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Bill overview
This bill proposes establishing a local option gas tax in Massachusetts. The tax would allow cities and towns to decide whether or not to implement a tax on gasoline sales. Revenue generated from this tax would be distributed to the municipalities that choose to levy it, providing them with additional funding sources. The bill is currently under consideration by the Revenue Committee.
Key provisions
- Allows cities and towns to choose whether to implement a gas tax.
- Revenue generated would be distributed to the local municipalities.
- The tax would apply to gasoline sales.
- Municipalities would have the discretion to set the rate of the tax.
- The bill is currently being reviewed by the Revenue Committee.
Who is affected
- Motorists in Massachusetts
- Cities and towns in Massachusetts
- Gasoline retailers in Massachusetts
Notable changes
- Creates a mechanism for local governments to generate additional revenue through a gas tax.
- Provides municipalities with the option to tailor the tax rate to their specific needs.
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Bill H.3274 194th (Current)
An Act establishing a local option gas tax
By Representative Vitolo of Brookline, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3274) of Tommy Vitolo for legislation to establish a local option gas tax. Revenue.
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Presenter: Tommy Vitolo
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.3274
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Revenue |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 10/7/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/17/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 |
| 10/17/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 10/17/2025 from 10:00 AM-10:30 AM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 3/12/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5204 |
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