MA H2578

Bill

MA H2578

Relative to the taxation of machinery

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 farm machinery. Revenue.

AI Summary

This bill amends Section 26 of Chapter 64H of the General Laws to expand the definition of "motor vehicle" for taxation purposes to include heavy equipment such as backhoes, bucket loaders, plows, harvesters, and tractors, specifically when these are used on farms or by small businesses, which provides context for how these types of machinery will be treated under tax law.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (1)

Peter Kocot (D)*,

Last Action

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

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/House/H2578

(6 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/House/H2578
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H2578
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H2578.pdf

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