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MA H2977

MA H2977
Relative to payments of property taxes and payments made in lieu of property taxes for certain gaming licensees


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Introduced
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to payments of property taxes and payments made in lieu of property taxes for certain gaming licensees. Revenue.

AI Summary

This bill requires all revenue received by a municipality from a category 1 gaming licensee in the form of property tax payments or payments made in lieu of taxes to be expended equally among all the wards or precincts of that municipality. The funds must be used to fund projects that provide for public safety facilities and personnel, promote economic development, or improve infrastructure within each particular ward or precinct. The mayor of the municipality is required to present a specific line item appropriation for each ward to the city council on an annual basis.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4725 (on 06/17/2024)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2977
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2977.pdf
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