Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

H3106 — An Act to allow cities and towns to increase the local tax rate on meals

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

The bill allows cities and towns to raise local meal tax rates.

This legislation permits local governments to increase the tax rate on meals. It impacts how much tax diners pay at restaurants.

What this means for you
  • Consumers: This means you may pay more in taxes when dining out in certain cities and towns.

Summary

An Act to allow cities and towns to increase the local tax rate on meals

Bill Text

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How this bill changes current law

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This bill adds a new percentage rate to the existing law.

  • Section 2 of chapter 64L

    or 1.5 per cent.

    This change introduces an additional percentage rate of 1.5 percent.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 203 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (203)

203 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does H3106 do?
An Act to allow cities and towns to increase the local tax rate on meals
Who sponsors H3106?
H3106 is sponsored by Carmine Lawrence Gentile (Democrat).
What is the current status of H3106?
This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track H3106?
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