Mass. Legislature Sends Healey Bill Spending $1.3 Billion From Taxes on Wealthy

Mass. legislature sends Healey bill spending $1.3 billion from taxes on wealthy

If Gov. Maura Healey puts her signature on the bill the Legislature sent her Wednesday, Massachusetts will inject more than $1.3 billion into transportation and education causes thanks to a revenue source that's been called into question over the last week.

Funded by millionaire's tax, $1.3B transportation and education bill clears Mass. House and Senate

In a 184-4 vote, Massachusetts lawmakers sent a bill to Gov. Maura Healey's desk to spend down surplus revenue generated in fiscal year 2024 by the voter-approved surtax on household income over $1 million.