Bill > S2049

This bill proposes to amend Chapter 64A of the Massachusetts General Laws by adding a new section (Section 7B) that provides a tax exemption for municipalities purchasing fuel. Specifically, the bill would eliminate the existing fuel excise tax for cities and towns when they purchase and use fuel for municipal purposes. The excise tax, which is typically applied to fuel sales, would no longer be charged to local governments when they buy gas or other fuels for use in municipal operations, such as powering city vehicles, equipment, or facilities. This exemption is intended to reduce the financial burden on local governments by allowing them to avoid paying the additional tax on fuel needed for their day-to-day municipal activities.