An Act increasing the excise tax rate for jet fuel
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill proposes to increase the excise tax rate on jet fuel in Massachusetts. The specific increase has not been detailed in the available text. The bill’s purpose is to generate additional revenue for the state. It was referred to the Joint Committee on Revenue and subsequently heard.
Key provisions
- Increases the excise tax rate on jet fuel.
- The bill was referred to the Joint Committee on Revenue.
- A hearing was scheduled for October 17, 2025.
- The reporting date has been extended to June 25, 2026.
- Similar legislation has been proposed in the past.
- The bill was concurred in by the House.
- The hearing was rescheduled to a virtual format.
- The bill is sponsored by Michael J. Barrett, Patricia D. Jehlen, and James B. Eldridge.
Who is affected
- Airlines
- Passengers who fly
- The aviation industry in Massachusetts
- The State of Massachusetts
Notable changes
- This bill represents a change to the current excise tax rate for jet fuel.
- It builds upon previous legislation related to fuel excise taxes.
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Sponsors
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5 on record
Primary sponsor
Michael J. Barrett
Cosponsors
James B. Eldridge
Michael J. Barrett
Patricia D. Jehlen
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