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MA H3032
Bill
Status
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Natalie Blais
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AI Summary
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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
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Establishes a floor provision guaranteeing municipalities receive no less than the prior year's PILOT payment, except when land is removed from state ownership
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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
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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
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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