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MA H2659
Relative to payments of property taxes and payments made in lieu of property taxes for certain gaming licensees
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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to payments of property taxes and payments made in lieu of property taxes for certain gaming licensees. Revenue.
AI Summary
This bill requires that all revenue received by a municipality from a category 1 gaming licensee in the form of property tax payments or payments in lieu of taxes must be expended equally among all the wards or precincts of that municipality. The funds must be used to fund projects that provide for public safety facilities and personnel, promote economic development, or improve infrastructure within each particular ward or precinct. Additionally, the mayor must present a specific line item appropriation to the city council annually for each of the wards of the municipality for the public services contained within.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5080 (on 11/02/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2659 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2659.pdf |
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