An Act relative to exempting municipalities from the gas tax
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill proposes to exempt Massachusetts municipalities from the state’s gas tax. Currently, revenue from the gas tax is used to fund various transportation projects. By removing this tax revenue for local governments, the bill aims to provide municipalities with additional funds for local services and infrastructure improvements. The bill has been referred to the committee on Revenue and has undergone several reporting date extensions.
Key provisions
- Exempts Massachusetts municipalities from the state gas tax.
- Directs revenue generated from the gas tax to the state’s general fund.
- Allows municipalities to utilize the previously collected gas tax revenue for local purposes.
- The bill was referred to the committee on Revenue.
- The bill has undergone multiple reporting date extensions.
- The bill is similar to previous proposals regarding municipal gas tax exemptions.
- A study order (H5313) accompanies the bill.
Who is affected
- Massachusetts municipalities
- State government
- Motor fuel retailers
- Taxpayers
Notable changes
- Shifts revenue from the state to local municipalities.
- Represents a change from the current system where gas tax revenue is dedicated to state transportation projects.
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Sponsors
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9 on record
Primary sponsor
Bradley H. Jones Jr.
Cosponsors
Bradley H. Jones Jr.
David K. Muradian Jr.
Donald R. Berthiaume Jr.
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