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MA H41
MA H41Proposal for a legislative amendment to the Constitution relative to agricultural and horticultural lands
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Introduced
02/09/2023
02/09/2023
In Committee
04/27/2023
04/27/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to agricultural and horticultural lands. Revenue.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to amend the Constitution to provide tax relief for agricultural and horticultural lands. Specifically, it would allow for the taxation of these lands based on their use value, rather than their fair market value, which can often be significantly higher due to development pressure. This change in the assessment method is intended to help preserve farmland and open spaces by making it more financially viable for landowners to continue using their properties for agricultural or horticultural purposes. The bill aims to support the state's agricultural economy and maintain the rural character of certain areas.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (23)
Paul Schmid (D)*,
James Arena-Derosa (D),
Natalie Blais (D),
Jo Comerford (D),
David DeCoste (R),
Carol Doherty (D),
Dan Donahue (D),
Pat Duffy (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Susan Gifford (R),
Anne Gobi (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Vanna Howard (D),
Hannah Kane (R),
Patrick Kearney (D),
Mike Kushmerek (D),
Paul McMurtry (D),
Sam Montaño (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Jon Santiago (D),
Erika Uyterhoeven (D),
Marcus Vaughn (R),
Susannah Whipps (I),
Last Action
Joint session held and dissolved (on 11/14/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H41 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H41.pdf |
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