Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 5537: An Act authorizing an increase in the limit of a local excise tax that the city of Salem may impose for the purpose of funding school and municipal facilities
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 5537 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on June 25, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act authorizing an increase in the limit of a local excise tax that the city of Salem may impose for the purpose of funding school and municipal facilities. Primary sponsor: Manny Cruz (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (August 10, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H5646.
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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. 5537) of Manny Cruz (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the city of Salem be authorized to increase the limit of a local excise tax for the purpose of funding school and municipal facilities. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Cruz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7th 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 H5646
- Hearing scheduled for 07/20/2026 from 09:00 AM-05:00 PM in Written Testimony Only
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Revenue