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MA S1676

Addressing challenges of rural zip codes and state revenue calculations


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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
05/21/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to address challenges of rural zip codes and state revenue calculations. Revenue.

AI Summary

This bill aims to address the challenges posed by the use of U.S. postal zip codes for determining city and town boundaries in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The key provisions are: 1) The Department of Revenue shall use the 68-volume Harbor and Lands Commission Town Boundary Atlas to accurately determine city and town boundaries for the purposes of assessing and reporting state and local taxes and revenue collections. 2) Within one year, the Department shall no longer use U.S. postal zip codes as the primary source for determining city and town boundaries, and shall instead assess, report, and update records pertaining to mailing addresses, making this information available to cities, towns, and relevant state offices, departments, and agencies.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 05/21/2020)

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