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H3158Introduced in the House

To allow cities and towns to increase the local tax rate on meals with local approval

Introduced

Introduced by Sally Kerans, District 13-ESS

What does this bill do?

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Official description

For legislation to authorize an increase in the local sales tax upon the sale of restaurant meals. Revenue.

Where it stands

Accompanied a study order, see H5203

March 12, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Referred to the Joint Committee on Revenue

  2. Senate concurred

  3. Hearing scheduled for 07/22/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2

  4. Hearing canceled – new hearing TBD

  5. Hearing scheduled for 11/07/2025 from 10:00 AM-02:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium

  6. Accompanied a study order, see H5203

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