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 allocates funds for the fiscal year 2026 to support the operations of various state departments, boards, commissions, institutions, and activities. It also covers interest payments on outstanding debt, sinking fund requirements, and certain permanent improvements. The bill was passed with an emergency preamble, indicating the need for immediate action to implement these appropriations.
Key provisions
- Provides appropriations for the maintenance of state government agencies.
- Covers interest and debt service obligations.
- Includes funding for sinking funds.
- Allocates resources for serial bond requirements.
- Provides funding for certain permanent improvements.
- Amendment 348 is pending consideration.
- Consolidated amendment A was adopted, impacting Education, Local Aid, Social Services, and Veteran Services.
Who is affected
- State government agencies
- Taxpayers (through funding of state operations)
- Residents of Massachusetts
- Educational institutions
- Social service recipients
Notable changes
- The bill was passed with an emergency preamble, suggesting a pressing need for immediate action.
- Amendment 348 is pending further consideration.
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Primary sponsor
House Committee on Ways and Means
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