Amendment #4 to H3983

An Act enhancing public awareness of tax and fee increases

Representatives Cole of Peabody and O'Connell of Taunton moves to amend the bill by adding the the following new section:

SECTION X. Chapter 3 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 38B the following section:-

Section 38B½. The committee on ways and means of each branch of the general court shall conduct no less than 6 public hearings on bills referred to them that purport to establish, increase or expand any new or existing taxes or fees. The committees shall give 3 days’ public notice prior to holding such public hearings. Each hearing shall be conducted in a distinct geographical region of the commonwealth.

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An Act enhancing public awareness of tax and fee increases