Amendment #332 to H5150

Real Estate Tax Abatements

Mr. Hill of Ipswich moves to amend the bill by adding the following new section:-

"SECTION XX. (a) As used in this section “eligible business,” shall include all business entities designated as “Phase IV” by COVID-19 Order No. 35.

(b) An eligible business may apply for a real estate tax abatement during any quarter of the fiscal year.

(c) The commonwealth shall remain liable for the difference in all payments resulting from the real estate tax abatements under this section between a municipality and an eligible business.

(d) This section shall expire 90 days after the termination of the Governor’s March 10, 2020 declaration of a state of emergency."

Additional co-sponsor(s) added to Amendment #332 to H5150

Real Estate Tax Abatements