MA H2649

Bill

Relative to conservation restrictions

Introduced
01/22/2019

In Committee
01/22/2019

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to taxation for certain land subject to conservation restrictions. Revenue.

AI Summary

This bill amends the definition of "recreational land" in Massachusetts law to include land that is not less than 3 acres in area and is subject to a perpetual conservation restriction, as defined under the state's Chapter 184, Section 31. This change would allow such land to qualify for certain tax benefits or programs related to recreational land.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (1)

Bill Straus (D),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5080 (on 11/02/2020)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2649

(6 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2649
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2649.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H2539	Clarifying municipalities' rights to assess real estate taxes on commercial uses in common areas of condominium complexes	Accompanied a study order, see H5128	Similar To
H2540	To insure fair taxation of affordable housing	Accompanied a study order, see H5128	Similar To
H2660	Relative to the taxation of inventory in manufacturing	Accompanied a study order, see H5040	Similar To
H5080	Study Order	Discharged to the committee on House Rules	Replaced by
S1714	Relative to the fair taxation of alcoholic beverages	Accompanied a study order, see H5080	Similar To
S1723	Relative to the taxation of small business in the Commonwealth	Accompanied a study order, see H5031	Similar To

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MA H2649

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