H 3970
An Act updating the tax treatment of recreational lands in the town of Belmont
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Bill overview
This bill authorizes the town of Belmont, Massachusetts, to update its tax treatment of recreational lands. It allows the town to adjust how property taxes are assessed on land used for recreational purposes. The bill was approved by the town of Belmont and subsequently referred to the Joint Committee on Revenue in the Massachusetts General Court. This action aims to provide the town with the flexibility to manage its tax revenue effectively regarding these lands.
Key provisions
- Authorizes Belmont to update its tax treatment of recreational lands.
- Allows the town to adjust property tax assessments for recreational land.
- The bill was approved by the town of Belmont.
- Referenced to the Joint Committee on Revenue.
- Addresses the taxation of land used for recreational purposes.
- Provides local control over tax policies related to recreational land.
- Facilitates a review and potential modification of existing tax regulations.
- Supports the town's financial management related to recreational assets.
Who is affected
- Town of Belmont, Massachusetts
- Property owners of recreational land in Belmont
- Taxpayers in Belmont
- The town government of Belmont
- Local government entities
Notable changes
- The bill grants Belmont the authority to modify its current tax policies for recreational land.
- It represents a change in how the town manages property taxes related to these lands.
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Primary sponsor
David M. Rogers
Cosponsors
David M. Rogers
William N. Brownsberger
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Bill H.3970 194th (Current)
An Act updating the tax treatment of recreational lands in the town of Belmont
By Representative Rogers of Cambridge and Senator Brownsberger, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3970) of David M. Rogers and William N. Brownsberger (by vote of the town) that the town of Belmont be authorized to update the tax treatment of recreational lands in said town. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenters: David M. Rogers , William N. Brownsberger Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Revenue City/Town: Belmont (Local Approval Received)
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Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.3970
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 3/31/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Revenue |
| 4/3/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 7/1/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/15/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1 |
| 10/15/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Thursday, December 18, 2025 |
| 12/18/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Friday, February 20, 2026 |
| 2/25/2026 | House | Reporting date extended to Friday, June 26, 2026 |
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