Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Proposed Bill
HD 4729: An Act providing for a municipal tax amnesty
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HD 4729 is a proposed bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on May 22, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act providing for a municipal tax amnesty. Primary sponsor: Brad Jones (Republican). It lists 19 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 23, 2025): Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Revenue.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to a municipal tax amnesty program. Revenue.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Independent 1 · Republican 19
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Jones | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 20th Middlesex |
| Mike Chaisson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 1st Bristol |
| Ryan Fattman | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | Worcester and Hampden |
| Kim Ferguson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 1st Worcester |
| Paul Frost | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 7th Worcester |
| Steven Howitt | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 4th Bristol |
| Hannah Kane | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 11th Worcester |
| John Marsi | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 6th Worcester |
| Joe McKenna | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 18th Worcester |
| Dave Muradian | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 9th Worcester |
| Kelly Pease | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 4th Hampden |
| Todd Smola | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 1st Hampden |
| Mike Soter | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 8th Worcester |
| Bruce Tarr | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | First Essex and Middlesex |
| Justin Thurber | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 5th Bristol |
| Marcus Vaughn | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 9th Norfolk |
| Dave Vieira | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 3rd Barnstable |
| Susannah Whipps | Co-sponsor | Independent | House | 2nd Franklin |
| Donald Wong | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 9th Essex |
| Steve Xiarhos | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 5th Barnstable |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Revenue
- Referred to the committee on House Rules