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Introduced
01/20/2015
01/20/2015
In Committee
01/20/2015
01/20/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016
07/31/2016
Introduced Session
189th General Court
Bill Summary
By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition of Louis L. Kafka that cities and towns be authorized to create local rules and procedures allowing persons over the age of 60 to volunteer to provide services in exchange for a reduction in property tax obligations. Revenue.
AI Summary
This bill, titled "Relative to reductions in property tax liabilities," proposes to amend existing Massachusetts General Laws, specifically Section 5K of Chapter 59, to grant cities and towns the authority to establish local programs that allow individuals aged 60 and older to volunteer their services in exchange for a reduction in their property tax obligations for future tax years. This means that eligible seniors could potentially lower their property tax bills by contributing their time and skills to their communities, with the specific rules and procedures for such exchanges to be determined at the local level.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4639 (on 09/26/2016)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/House/H2567 |
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H2567 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H2567.pdf |
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