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MA H2409

Relative to taxpayers in the Commonwealth

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

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to reduce the sales tax and limit the compensation of certain public employees. Revenue.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to reduce the sales tax and limit the compensation of certain public employees in the Commonwealth. Specifically, it would reduce the sales tax by lowering the rate from 6% to 5%. Additionally, it would cap the annual compensation of state and university employees at the level of the governor's salary, with an exception allowing universities to use their endowment funds to pay excess compensation above the governor's salary, which would be subject to public disclosure requirements.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5128 (on 11/19/2020)
(13 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2409
Bill https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2409.pdf
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