MA H4309

Bill

Authorizing the city of Somerville to offer an exemption for certain owner occupied residential properties for water and sewer charges and rates

Introduced
03/15/2018

In Committee
04/12/2018

Crossed Over
11/01/2018

Passed
11/05/2018

Dead

Signed/Enacted/Adopted
11/15/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

That the city of Somerville be authorized to offer exemptions for certain owner occupied residential properties for water and sewer charges and rates. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

AI Summary

This bill authorizes the city of Somerville to offer exemptions or discounts of up to 30% on water and sewer charges and rates for owner-occupied residential properties that are eligible for residential real estate tax exemptions. The exemption or discount applies only to the taxpayer's principal residence and must be revenue-neutral within Somerville's water and sewer enterprise fund. This is in addition to any other discounts, exemptions, or abatements the property owner may be eligible for.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (4)

Christine Barber (D), Mike Connolly (D), Pat Jehlen (D), Denise Provost (D),

Last Action

Signed by the Governor, Chapter 298 of the Acts of 2018 (on 11/15/2018)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H4309

(10 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H4309
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H4309.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H2788	Granting the city of Somerville the authority to require the adoption of institutional master plans subject to the review and approval by the municipality	No further action taken	Similar To
H3882	Authorizing the city of Somerville to impose impact fees for any development project for the purposes of funding the Green Line Extension	No further action taken	Similar To
H4085	Increasing The Maximum Age To Be Eligible For Appointment As A Special Police Officer In The City Of Somerville	Signed by the Governor, Chapter 92 of the Acts of 2018	Similar To
H4914	Authorizing the city of Chicopee to establish a water and sewer department	Signed by the Governor, Chapter 319 of the Acts of 2018	Similar To
H4951	Requiring the appointment of additional members to the Somerville Redevelopment Authority	Signed by the Governor, Chapter 364 of the Acts of 2018	Similar To
H690	Relative to water and sewer rate relief	No further action taken	Similar To
S1139	Authorizing the City of Somerville to borrow funds to pay certain costs of the Green Line Extension	Signed by the Governor, Chapter 21 of the Acts of 2017	Similar To
S2664	Amending the charter of the city of Somerville	New draft substituted, see S2676	Similar To
S2676	Amending the charter of the city of Somerville	Signed by the Governor, Chapter 355 of the Acts of 2018	Similar To
S748	Relative to affordable housing and water infrastructure	Accompanied a study order, see S2404	Similar To

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