MA H2950

Bill

Relative to a green vendor tax credit

Introduced
03/29/2021

In Committee
03/29/2021

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to provide tax credits to restaurants utilizing reusable utensils, dishes, glasses and bulk condiments. Revenue.

AI Summary

This bill provides tax credits to restaurants that meet the criteria of being a "Certified Green Restaurant" by using reusable utensils, dishes, glasses, and bulk condiments. The bill also allows counties with a specified number of certified green restaurants to identify themselves as "Green Dining Destinations." The Department of Environmental Protection will establish the certification standards and regulations, which must be consistent with those of the Green Restaurant Association. The bill limits the number of restaurants eligible for the tax credits to 250 per fiscal year, and any unused credit can be carried forward for up to 5 years.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (7)

Steven Howitt (R)*, Shawn Dooley (R), Dave Robertson (D), Lindsay Sabadosa (D), Mike Soter (R), Susannah Whipps (I), Steve Xiarhos (R),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5200 (on 09/08/2022)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2950

(13 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2950
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2950.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H2224	Protecting the health and safety of people in restaurants	Accompanied a new draft, see H4273	Similar To
H2898	Establishing the Massachusetts Maritime Commercial Development tax credit	Accompanied a study order, see H5250	Similar To
H2934	Relative to farm training in Massachusetts	Accompanied a study order, see H5043	Similar To
H3004	Implementing a home water filtration tax credit	Accompanied a study order, see H5245	Similar To
H411	Relative to the sale of fresh produce by restaurants	Accompanied a study order, see H4880	Similar To
H5200	Study Order	No further action taken	Replaced by
S1158	Relative to the hospitality comeback	Accompanied a study order, see S2691	Similar To
S1800	Relative to landlord tenant tax credits	Accompanied a study order, see H5247	Similar To
S1845	Relative to senior citizen property tax credits	Accompanied a study order, see H5247	Similar To
S196	To continue expanded take-out/delivery options in response to COVID-19	Accompanied a study order, see S2666	Similar To
S1982	Relative to promoting tax relief for adoptive parents	Accompanied a study order, see H5248	Similar To
S2005	To establish a vendors’ collection allowance	Accompanied a study order, see H5250	Similar To
S247	To promote economic recovery for restaurants and bars	Accompanied a new draft, see S2871	Similar To

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