Massachusetts has a well developed NGV infrastructure in twenty fueling stations and nearly 2,000 natural gas vehicles. The state does not offer any incentives to natural gas vehicles, but does offer one for biofuels.

The legislature of Massachusetts has set requirements on state agencies for AFV acquision, and has deregulated CNG for use as a motor fuel.

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Massachusetts Motor Fuel Taxation Website

CNG - 24.0 ¢ / Gallon - Reference

LNG - 24.0 ¢ / Gallon

Gasoline - 24.0 ¢ / Gallon - Reference

Diesel - 24.0 ¢ / Gallon

IFTA - IFTA taxes are applied to vehicles of 3+ axles, or weighing more than 26,000 pounds. IFTA tax tables can be found here.

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2016 Session - Proposed Legislation

SB-1505

Provides incentives for purchase of AFVs. The timeframe in the bill does not go past 2002, so not sure what is intended here unless they plan to make further changes in the bill. Reference - SB1505 Bill History, Reference - SB1505 Bill Text Status: heard by Joint Committee on Revenue; eligible for executive session as of 6/2/15; from JOINT Committee on REVENUE: Accompanied Study Order S 2290 on 5/12/16.

SB-2400

Long bill. Includes requirement that when purchasing hybrid and alternative fuel vehicles that at least 25 percent shall be zero emission vehicles by 2025. Reference - SB2400 Bill History, Reference - SB2400 Bill Text

SB-2505

Promotes use of electric and zero emission vehicles. Calls for studies on providing HOV incentive, imposing a surcharge on vehicles to address loss in tax revenue, and feasibility of electrifying the state fleet. Sets a target for 2025 that 25 percent of vehicles by state fleets would be zero emission vehicles. Reference - SB2505 Bill History, Reference - SB2505 Bill Text Status: passed S 11/10/16

2015 Session - Proposed Legislation

HB-3290

Provides tax credit for natural gas fueling infrastructure. Credits must be claimed over a 5 year period. Provides $5 million annually. Does not indicate how much credits are worth; it says the credit available shall be based on the need for the credit. Reference - HB3290 Bill History, Reference - HB3290 Bill Text

HB-2435

Establishes an excise tax credit for the use of alternative fuels on heavy duty and medium duty vehicles. Reference - HB2435 Bill History, Reference - HB2435 Bill Text Status: heard by Joint Committee on Revenue; eligible for executive session as of 6/2/15.

HD-3337

Encourages medium and heavy duty AFVs. Reference - HD3337 Bill History, Reference - HD3337 Bill Text

SB-1505

Provides incentives for purchase of AFVs. The timeframe in the bill does not go past 2002, so not sure what is intended here unless they plan to make further changes in the bill. Reference - SB1505 Bill History, Reference - SB1505 Bill Text Status: heard by Joint Committee on Revenue; eligible for executive session as of 6/2/15.

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2014 Session - Proposed Legislation

HB-3029

Authorizes fees for motor vehicle registration. Includes a Green Fee that charges $0.0025 for each mile driven in a year or $25/10,000 miles.Reference - HB3029 Bill History, Reference - HB3029 Bill Text 2014-09-04 - Accompanied a study order, see H4443

HB-4001

Large appropriations bill. Section 205 includes provisions calling for the formation of a zero emission vehicle commission. The purposes of the committee is to report of ways to advance the use of electric vehicles including fuel cell vehicles.Reference - HB4001 Bill History, Reference - HB4001 Bill Text Enacted 7/11/14; portions

SB-1355

This legislation does not appear to make any changes in existing law. It does appear to make changes regarding earlier years for example in the case of the motor fuel excise taxes pre-dating 2003 where it exempts sales from excise tax. Not sure whey they are making these changes. The credits included in the bill are 50% of incremental cost for vehicles or 50% of cost of fueling facility.Reference - SB1355 Bill History, Reference - HB4001 Bill Text 2014-04-24 - Accompanied a study order, see S2111

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2013 Session - Proposed Legislation

SB-1355

Provides incentives for the purchase and use of alternative fuel vehicles. Reference - SB1355 Bill History, Reference - SB1355 Bill Text Pending: Joint Revenue Committee

SB-1662

Provides HOV exemptions for hybrid and alternative fuel vehicles. Reference - SB1662 Bill History, Reference - SB1662 Bill Text Pending: Joint Transportation Committee

HB-801

Provides for the establishment of a clean vehicle emissions incentive program within the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs. This program would establish metrics for rating vehicles based on their emissions of GHGs and would provide rebates for cleaner vehicles and fees for other vehicles with vehicles within a defined ban not paying a fee or receiving a rebate. Reference - HB801 Bill History, Reference - HB801 Bill Text Pending: House Ways and Means Committee

HB-2592

Appears to increase the sales tax on motor vehicles from 6.5% to 8% and exempts the first $5,250 for motor vehicles or $11,500 for hybrid or electric vehicles. Reference - HB2592 Bill History, Reference - HB2592 Bill Text Pending: Joint Revenue Committee

HB-2592

Appears to increase the sales tax on motor vehicles from 6.5% to 8% and exempts the first $5,250 for motor vehicles or $11,500 for hybrid or electric vehicles. Reference - HB2592 Bill History, Reference - HB2592 Bill Text Pending: Joint Revenue Committee
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