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MA H4078

Creating a 'Chapter 62F calculations' study group of fiscal harms caused by excluding new local tax revenue from "allowable state tax revenue" calculations and other such calculations


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Introduced
08/31/2023
In Committee
08/31/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to creating a Chapter 62F calculations study group of fiscal harms caused by excluding new local tax revenue from "allowable state tax revenue" calculations and other such calculations. Revenue.

AI Summary

This bill creates a study group to review and evaluate the factors used in calculating state tax revenues and the allowable state tax growth factor under Chapter 62F of the General Laws. The study group will examine the amount of state tax revenues from various sources, including municipal economic activity, as well as issues regarding the inclusion of certain designated revenues, such as unemployment insurance assessments and motor vehicle fuels excises, in the calculation of excess state tax revenues. The study group will also analyze the effect of factors like increased inflation and changes in federal tax on the formula and factors used in Chapter 62F. The commissioner of the Department of Revenue will file a report with the legislature by June 30, 2024, presenting the results of the study group's review and any recommendations for legislative action regarding Chapter 62F.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4720 (on 06/12/2024)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H4078
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H4078.pdf
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