Bill > H3171

This bill proposes to modify Chapter 64A of the Massachusetts General Laws by adding a new provision that exempts municipalities from paying the gas tax (a per-gallon tax on fuel) when they purchase fuel from distributors. Specifically, the bill would ensure that any fuel sales made by a fuel distributor to the Commonwealth, its state agencies, municipalities, or municipal agencies would be completely tax-exempt. This means local governments would no longer have to pay the standard per-gallon tax when purchasing unleaded gasoline or diesel fuel for their vehicles and equipment. By eliminating this tax burden, the bill aims to reduce the financial costs for municipal governments when purchasing fuel, potentially allowing them to allocate those saved funds to other municipal services or infrastructure needs.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H3171