A tax relief package was overwhelmingly passed in 2023 in order to make Massachusetts more affordable, and to support residents across all income levels. This tax cut package struck the balance of permanent financial relief to residents and businesses across Massachusetts, without compromising the long-term financial security of the Commonwealth.

This legislation authorized $5.16 billion to spur housing production in Massachusetts, while implementing sweeping policy initiatives to facilitate the development of affordable housing and preserve public housing in Massachusetts.

The collapse of Steward Health Care exposed many loopholes in the health care market regulatory process. This legislation closed gaps by increasing financial transparency, and by assisting in maintaining a more stable and sustainable health care system.

This legislation strengthened the Commonwealth's red flag laws and updated the definition of assault-style firearms. It also cracked down on the sale of ghost guns and limited the carrying of guns into polling places and into government buildings, while also updating our current prohibition of guns in schools to include school transport.

Legislation targeting the climate crisis has been accelerating progress towards the state’s goal of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 by modernizing the Commonwealth’s energy grid, and by bolstering the development of clean energy projects. Legislation passed will continue to support green transportation, green buildings, and clean power production, including offshore wind, solar, storage, and networked geothermal, while creating thousands of new jobs and economic benefits for Massachusetts in the process.

Nearly $4 billion was infused into the Commonwealth’s economy as wide-ranging policy changes were put in place in order to make Massachusetts more competitive. This legislation included capital authorizations for the third iteration of the Life Sciences Initiative and climate tech.

Through the state’s annual budget, the House continues to champion free school meals for every public school student in the Commonwealth. Massachusetts is one of only six states in the country that mandate district participation for free school meals for all students, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures.

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission was authorized to grant in-person licenses at gaming establishments (casinos, racetracks and simulcast facilities) as well as mobile licenses through mobile applications or digital platforms. The revenue collected is distributed to municipalities, and for economic, workforce, education, and public health priorities.

Under this legislation, the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) cannot inquire about immigration status when processing an application for a Massachusetts driver’s license or registration, solely basing the issuance of driver’s licenses to residents who meet eligibility criteria.