Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 4008: An Act relative to increasing the local option tax in the city of Salem on the sale of marijuana and marijuana products
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 4008 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on April 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to increasing the local option tax in the city of Salem on the sale of marijuana and marijuana products. It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 16, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H5236.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Cruz of Salem, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4008) of Manny Cruz (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the city of Salem be authorized to increase the local option tax on the sale of marijuana and marijuana products in said city. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Cruz | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7th Essex |
| Joan Lovely | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Essex |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Accompanied a study order, see H5236
- Hearing rescheduled to 01/27/2026 from 01:00 PM-02:25 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
- Hearing scheduled for 01/27/2026 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 & A-2
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Revenue