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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to reduce senior citizen property taxes. Revenue.
AI Summary
This bill seeks to amend the existing law (Section 5K of Chapter 59 of the General Laws) to reduce the property tax obligations of senior citizens (over the age of 60) in exchange for volunteer services provided to the city or town. The key provisions include: 1) Allowing cities and towns to reduce the real property tax bills of seniors in exchange for up to 175 hours of volunteer services per year, at a rate not exceeding the current minimum wage of the Commonwealth; 2) Granting cities and towns the authority to adjust the exemption by allowing an approved representative to provide the volunteer services on behalf of seniors who are physically unable to do so.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2497 (on 04/30/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1598 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1598.pdf |
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