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MA H2658

Relative to PILOT compensation to towns with a high percentage of state owned land


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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
08/13/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) to study establishment of a payment in lieu of taxes program to fairly compensate cities and towns with significant amounts of non-taxable property. Revenue.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a special commission to create a Payment In Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) program to fairly compensate cities and towns with significant amounts of non-taxable property, such as state-owned land. The commission will also study the feasibility of including land classified under Chapter 61 and 61A, as well as land protected by conservation restrictions, in the PILOT program. The commission will consist of state officials, legislators, and representatives from municipal and regional organizations, and it will meet regularly and report its findings and activities annually to the governor and legislature.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (9)

Last Action

Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means (on 08/13/2020)

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