Plymouth County Commissioners Oppose State Bills Threatening Millions in Local Revenue

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PLYMOUTH — April 9, 2026 — The Plymouth County Commissioners voted unanimously to formally oppose a slate of state legislative bills that officials warn could drain millions of dollars from municipal budgets by eliminating key enforcement tools for unpaid taxes and parking tickets. Deputy Treasurer Jeff Welch characterized the proposed changes as “reinventing a square wheel” that would strip cities and towns of the ability to ensure tax compliance through the Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV).

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The primary focus of Thursday’s meeting was a series of bills currently before the House and Senate Ways and Means Committees, including the Governor’s budget bill (H2) and the “Debt-Free Driving” restrictions (H3362/S2874). [03:30] Deputy Treasurer Jeff Welch reported that the Massachusetts Municipal Association (MMA) and the Massachusetts Collectors and Treasurers Association (MCTA) are sounding the alarm on legislation that would remove the threat of non-renewal for driver’s licenses and registrations for those with unpaid motor vehicle excise taxes and parking tickets. [04:50]