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MA SD 1601

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An Act to incentivize public service

Massachusetts · 2025-2026 Regular Session (194th General Court) · upper

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Did MA SD 1601 pass?

Not yet. MA SD 1601 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2025-02-27): House concurred

What is MA SD 1601 about?

By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2098) of John C. Velis for legislation to incentivize public service by offering a tax credit. Revenue.

Who sponsors MA SD 1601?

John C. Velis is the primary sponsor of MA SD 1601.

Description

By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2098) of John C. Velis for legislation to incentivize public service by offering a tax credit. Revenue.

Introduced
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Latest action
2025-02-27 — House concurred
Bill type
proposed bill
Last updated
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Sponsors

  • John C. Velisprimary

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Action timeline

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  1. 2025-02-27

    House concurred

  2. 2025-02-27

    Referred to the committee on Revenue

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