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MA H2934

Relative to farm training in Massachusetts


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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 for engaging in agricultural internships for qualified students for farm training. Revenue.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a certification program for agricultural internships in Massachusetts, allowing qualified taxpayers primarily engaged in farming or agriculture to claim a tax credit of $500 per month for each qualified intern they engage in an internship for pay of at least 20 hours per week. The bill defines a "qualified taxpayer" as a taxpayer primarily engaged in farming or agriculture as certified by the Department of Agricultural Resources, and a "qualified intern" as a student enrolled in an agricultural school or program in the Commonwealth who interns for pay as part of their course of study. The departments of revenue and agricultural resources are required to jointly promulgate regulations to implement the provisions of the bill within 180 days of its passage.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5043 (on 08/29/2022)

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