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MA H2553

MA H2553
Relative to the taxation of rolling stock


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Introduced
01/20/2015
In Committee
01/20/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to the taxation of trucks, tractors, trailers and railcars that transport people or goods in interstate commerce. Revenue.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to amend existing tax laws to define and address the taxation of "rolling stock," which are defined as vehicles like trucks, tractors, trailers, and railcars used to transport people or goods across state lines (interstate commerce). Specifically, it adds a definition for rolling stock to Chapter 64H of the laws, which deals with sales and use taxes. The bill also inserts new provisions into Chapter 64H and Chapter 64I, which governs excise taxes on certain tangible personal property, to explicitly include "sales of rolling stock" and the "storage, use or other consumption of rolling stock" within the scope of these tax chapters. This suggests a legislative effort to clarify or establish how these types of vehicles, crucial for interstate commerce, are taxed.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (13)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4639 (on 09/26/2016)

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