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MA S1618
MA S1618Authorizing a city or town to designate a check-off on its real estate tax bills and to establish an economic aid fund
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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 authorize a city or town to designate a checkoff on its real estate tax bills and to establish an economic aid fund. Revenue.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes a city or town to designate a voluntary check-off on its real estate tax bills, where taxpayers can donate an amount of at least $1 to be deposited into a special economic aid fund maintained by the city or town treasurer. The fund, along with any interest earned, can be used without further appropriation to maintain municipal services during periods of instability. The bill also establishes a taxation aid committee to oversee the fund and identify the recipients of the aid.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (3)
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/S1618 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1618.pdf |
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