An Act establishing a transportation contribution from large employers
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill proposes a new excise tax on large employers in Massachusetts to help fund transportation infrastructure. The tax would be levied on employers with a certain number of employees, and the revenue generated would be dedicated to improving transportation systems. This legislation aims to shift the cost of transportation from individual taxpayers to businesses that benefit from the infrastructure.
Key provisions
- Establishes a transportation excise tax.
- The tax applies to large employers.
- Revenue generated will be used for transportation infrastructure.
- Specific thresholds for employer size will be defined.
- The bill directs the Department of Revenue to administer the tax.
Who is affected
- Large employers in Massachusetts
- Businesses
- Transportation infrastructure projects
Notable changes
- Shifts the cost of transportation from individual taxpayers to employers.
- Creates a new revenue stream for transportation funding.
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