SENATE DOCKET, NO. 1601 FILED ON: 1/16/2025
SENATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 2098
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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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PRESENTED BY:
John C. Velis
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To the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in General
Court assembled:
The undersigned legislators and/or citizens respectfully petition for the adoption of the accompanying bill:
An Act to incentivize public service.
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PETITION OF:
Name: | District/Address: |
John C. Velis | Hampden and Hampshire |
SENATE DOCKET, NO. 1601 FILED ON: 1/16/2025
SENATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 2098
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. |
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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In the One Hundred and Ninety-Fourth General Court
(2025-2026)
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An Act to incentivize public service.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
Section 6 of Chapter 62 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after subsection (dd) the following subsection:-
(ee)(1) As used in this subsection, “qualifying employer” shall have the same meaning as in 34 CFR 685.219.
(2) A taxpayer employed by a qualifying employer shall be allowed a tax credit against the taxes imposed by this chapter for employment in public service for a collective 12 months. The credit shall be equal to $2,000.
(3) The secretary of labor and workforce development shall promulgate regulations for the credit.