An Act relative to the valuation of long term residences
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill addresses the valuation of long-term residences for property tax purposes in Massachusetts. It aims to ensure that these residences are assessed fairly and consistently, potentially adjusting the methods used to determine their value. The bill was referred to the House Committee on Revenue and subsequently underwent hearings and committee reviews before being placed on the Orders of the Day for consideration. Similar bills have been proposed in previous legislative sessions.
Key provisions
- Addresses the valuation of long-term residences.
- Aims to ensure fair and consistent property tax assessment for these residences.
- The bill was subject to committee hearings and review.
- It was referred to the House Committee on Revenue.
- The matter was placed on the Orders of the Day for consideration.
- Rules were suspended to allow for a third reading.
- Similar bills have been previously introduced.
Who is affected
- Property owners of long-term residences
- Taxpayers in Massachusetts
- Local assessors
- The Department of Revenue
Notable changes
- The bill seeks to revise the methods used to value long-term residences.
- It represents an effort to improve the fairness and consistency of property tax assessments for this specific type of property.
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Sponsors
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3 on record
Primary sponsor
James Arciero
Cosponsors
James Arciero
Peter Barbella
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