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MA S2062

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Patrick O'Connor

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Origin

Senate

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 38A of Chapter 59 of the General Laws to change how natural gas infrastructure is taxed in municipalities with compressor stations
  • Requires the commissioner to create new regulations separating the assessed value of pipelines from compressor station equipment
  • Allocates tax revenue from compressor station equipment directly to the municipality where the station is located, based on the municipality's percentage of gross investment in that equipment
  • Commissioner must establish guidelines for how municipalities can allocate and spend funds received from compressor station assessments
  • All regulations and guidelines must be promulgated by December 31, 2026

Legislative Description

Relative to the taxation of natural gas infrastructure

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2757

11/26/2025

Committee Referrals

Revenue2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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