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MA H3032

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Natalie Blais

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Eliminates the "reimbursement percentage" from the PILOT formula for state-owned land, requiring the state treasurer to reimburse municipalities annually by November 20 based on the full assessed value of state-owned land using a 3-year average tax rate

  • Establishes a floor provision guaranteeing municipalities receive no less than the prior year's PILOT payment, except when land is removed from state ownership

  • Requires the Department of Revenue and Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs to jointly develop legislative recommendations within one year to incorporate carbon storage, ecosystem services, and natural/working lands values into the PILOT formula

  • Directs agencies to consider additional reimbursements based on permanently protected open space, forest cover, drinking water supplies, cold-water fisheries, endangered species habitat, outdoor recreation, and ecological connectivity

  • Mandates a public hearing within 6 months with a 30-day comment period, and requires final recommendations be submitted to legislative committees and posted publicly

Legislative Description

To reform payments in lieu of taxes for state-owned land

Last Action

Reporting date extended to Friday, February 20, 2026

12/18/2025

Committee Referrals

Revenue2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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