MA H2660

Bill

MA H2660

Relative to exempting farmers’ markets from certain property taxes

Introduced
01/20/2015

In Committee
01/20/2015

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to exempt farmers’ markets from certain property taxes. Revenue.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to amend Section 2B of chapter 59 of the General Laws, which deals with property taxes, by adding a provision that considers farmers' markets as serving a "public purpose." This means that, subject to Section 4 of chapter 4, farmers' markets, as defined by the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources, would be exempt from certain property taxes. This change aims to provide financial relief to farmers' markets by recognizing their contribution to the community as a public benefit, thereby potentially reducing their tax burden.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (6)

Elizabeth Poirier (R)*, Leah Allen (R), Stephen DiNatale (D), Kim Ferguson (R), Susan Gifford (R), Paul Heroux (D),

Last Action

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

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/House/H2660

(6 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/House/H2660
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H2660
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H2660.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H115	Providing for enhanced protection of children and investigation of abuse and neglect allegations	Accompanied a study order, see H4613	Similar To
H116	Relative to ensuring the safety of residents of facilities under the authority of the Department of Mental Health and the Department of Developmental Services	Accompanied a study order, see H4613	Similar To
H117	Relative to the licensure and regulation of au pair and nanny agencies by the Department of Early Education and Care	Accompanied a study order, see H4613	Similar To
H250	Prohibiting intentional misrepresentation by a business of its location	Read second and ordered to a third reading	Similar To
H251	Providing security to consumers for purchases from certain vendors	Accompanied a study order, see H4578	Similar To
H4639	Revenue	Discharged to the committee on House Rules	Replaced by

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