Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-759

OTH 759

Sales Tax Reduction to 5%

Messrs. Tarr, Fattman and Durant and Mrs. Dooner moved that the proposed new text be amended by inserting after section _ the following section:-

"SECTION XX. Section 2 of chapter 64H of the General Laws is hereby amended by striking the words “6.25 per cent” and inserting in place thereof the words “5.8 per cent”.

SECTION XX. Section 2 of said chapter 64H, as so appearing, is hereby amended by striking the words “6.25 per cent” and inserting in place thereof the words “5.4 per cent”.

SECTION XX. Section 2 of said chapter 64H, as so appearing, is hereby amended by striking the words “6.25 per cent” and inserting in place thereof the words “5 per cent”.

SECTION XX. Section 2 of Chapter 64I of the General Laws is hereby amended by striking the words “6.25 per cent” and inserting in place thereof the words “5.8 per cent”.

SECTION XX. Section 2 of said chapter 64I, as so appearing, is hereby amended by striking the words “6.25 per cent” and inserting in place thereof the words “5.4 per cent”.

SECTION XX. Section 2 of said chapter 64I, as so appearing, is hereby amended by striking the words “6.25 per cent” and inserting in place thereof the words “5 per cent”.

SECTION XX. Sections 1 and 4 shall take effect on August 1, 2025.

SECTION XX. Sections 2 and 5 shall take effect on August 1, 2026.

SECTION XX. Sections 3 and 6 shall take effect on August 1, 2027."