Bill > S1377

This bill establishes the Historic Public Buildings Trust Fund, a dedicated, non-lapsing fund administered by the Massachusetts Historical Commission, to support the preservation, repair, renovation, and improvement of state-owned historic buildings, such as the Massachusetts State House and the Old State House. The fund will be financed through various revenue sources, including specific tax provisions, public and private gifts, grants, and donations, as well as federal reimbursements. Additionally, the bill allows individuals filing tax returns to voluntarily contribute any tax refund or add an extra amount to their tax payment to this fund, with the state agreeing to match public contributions dollar-for-dollar from the General Fund, subject to appropriation, to further bolster historic preservation efforts.