An Act authorizing the town of Auburn to offer expanded senior property tax abatements
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill authorizes the town of Auburn, Massachusetts, to offer expanded property tax abatements to seniors. The bill was petitioned by residents of Auburn and subsequently approved by the town’s vote. It allows the town to provide more substantial reductions in property taxes for eligible senior citizens.
Key provisions
- Authorizes the town of Auburn to offer expanded senior property tax abatements.
- The expansion is based on a petition and local approval from the town of Auburn.
- The bill was referred to the House Committee on Revenue.
- The bill was subsequently referred to the House Committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling.
- The bill was reported favorably by the House Committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling.
- The bill was placed on the Orders of the Day for the next sitting in the House.
- Rules were suspended and the bill was read a second and third time.
Who is affected
- Senior citizens residing in Auburn, Massachusetts
- Property owners in Auburn, Massachusetts
- The town of Auburn
Notable changes
- This bill expands upon existing property tax abatement programs for seniors in Auburn.
- The expansion is authorized through a local petition and town approval, indicating a grassroots effort.
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Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Michael O. Moore
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