An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2026 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions, and certain activities of the commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund, and serial bond requirements, and for certain permanent improvements
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill proposes how the state government will spend money in fiscal year 2026. It allocates funds to cover the ongoing costs of various state departments, boards, commissions, and institutions. The appropriations also include money for interest payments on existing debt, sinking funds, and improvements to state infrastructure.
Key provisions
- Allocates funds for the maintenance of state government operations.
- Provides funding for interest payments on state debt.
- Includes money for sinking funds to manage debt obligations.
- Funds serial bond requirements.
- Provides appropriations for permanent improvements to state facilities.
- Supports various activities of the Commonwealth.
Who is affected
- State government departments and agencies
- State boards and commissions
- State institutions (e.g., universities, hospitals)
- Taxpayers (through state spending)
- The Commonwealth as a whole
Fiscal impact
The bill outlines the state's projected spending for fiscal year 2026, impacting the state budget and potentially affecting tax revenues and expenditures.
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1 on record
Primary sponsor
Maura T. Healey
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