HB 1227 (2026): relative to the calculation of the local tax cap.
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HB 1227 (2026)
relative to the calculation of the local tax cap.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Municipal and County Government
- Subject: Municipalities
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 16, 2026, with 6 people signed in online: 4 in support and 2 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on January 16, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 11–7. The report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 5, 2026 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 176–151.
Sponsors
- Rep. James Gruber (D - Ches 16) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Donovan Fenton (D - SD10)
- Rep. Eric Turer (D - Rock 6)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 16, 2026, 9:45 AM: public hearing, House Municipal and County Government, GP 154
- January 16, 2026, 9:45 AM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, GP 154
- March 5, 2026: floor debate, House
Votes
- March 5, 2026, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 176, nays 151, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Municipal and County Government
- January 16, 2026: Public Hearing: 01/16/2026 09:45 am GP 154
- January 16, 2026: Executive Session: 01/16/2026 09:45 am GP 154
- January 20, 2026: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 01/20/2026 (Vote 11-7; RC)
- February 2, 2026: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
- March 5, 2026: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA RC 176-151 03/05/2026