Bill > H3143

This bill proposes to amend Chapter 64A of the Massachusetts General Laws to create a new exemption from the state's gas tax (excise tax on fuel) for municipalities. Specifically, the bill would allow cities and towns to purchase fuel for municipal purposes without paying the standard fuel excise tax. This means that when a municipality buys gasoline or diesel fuel to be used for official municipal operations—such as powering city vehicles, equipment for public works, emergency services, or other government functions—they would be exempt from paying the tax that is normally applied to fuel sales. The exemption is designed to help local governments reduce their operational costs by eliminating the tax burden on fuel purchases made for public use. By inserting this new provision (Section 7B) into the existing law, the bill aims to provide financial relief to municipalities by reducing their fuel expenses.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H3143