Proposal for a legislative amendment to the Constitution to cap the state income tax
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This proposal seeks to amend the Massachusetts Constitution to establish a limit on the state income tax. The current bill, sponsored by Bruce Tarr, aims to cap the state income tax, preventing it from increasing beyond a specified level. It was referred to the Revenue committee and subsequently placed on file after a joint session was held.
Key provisions
- Proposes a constitutional amendment to cap the state income tax.
- The amendment is sponsored by Senator Bruce Tarr.
- The bill has undergone multiple reviews and hearings.
- It was referred to the Revenue committee for consideration.
- A joint session was held on October 8, 2025, and recessed.
- The joint session was recessed again on October 9, 2025, and then on April 8, 2026.
- The bill was placed on file after the joint session on April 8, 2026.
Who is affected
- Taxpayers in Massachusetts
- The Massachusetts State Government
- Individuals subject to state income tax
Notable changes
- This proposal introduces a constitutional limit on the state income tax.
- It represents a significant change to the existing tax structure.
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