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Senate passes bill raising income limit for Ipswich senior tax deferral program
Summary
The Massachusetts Senate approved House Bill 3156 to increase the income limit for Ipswich’s senior tax deferral program; the measure passed by voice vote and will be sent to the governor.
The Massachusetts Senate passed legislation to increase the income limit for the senior tax deferral program in the town of Ipswich, approving House Bill 3156 by voice vote.
The measure advances eligibility for Ipswich homeowners to defer property taxes under the town’s senior tax deferral program, a benefit designed to help low- and moderate-income seniors remain in their homes.
During the session the presiding officer called the question on passing the bill "to be enacted." The ayes were recorded by voice as carrying the measure, and the presiding officer said the bill "is passed to be enacted." The bill was described on the floor as to be signed by the president of the Senate and laid before the governor for her approbation.
No roll-call vote or debate on the merits was recorded in the transcript provided. The clerk recorded the bill title on the floor as "An act to increase the income limit for the senior tax deferral program in the town of Ipswich, House Bill 3156." The transcript does not specify the new income limit amount or other eligibility details.
Next steps identified on the floor: the bill will be signed by the Senate president and transmitted to the governor for consideration; the transcript does not record a governor’s action or effective date.
