Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 1939: An Act to reform payments in lieu of taxes for state-owned land
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 1939 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to reform payments in lieu of taxes for state-owned land. Primary sponsor: Jo Comerford (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (November 20, 2025): Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1939) of Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to reform payments in lieu of taxes for state-owned land. Revenue.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jo Comerford | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampshire, Franklin and Worcester |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
- Hearing rescheduled to 10/07/2025 from 01:00 PM-02:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
- Hearing scheduled for 10/07/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Revenue