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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Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill allocates funds for the fiscal year 2026 to cover the operational costs of various state departments, boards, commissions, institutions, and activities. It also includes funding for interest payments on outstanding debt, sinking fund requirements, and certain permanent improvements to state infrastructure. The bill was enacted due to the urgent need to immediately make these appropriations and implement necessary legal changes.
Key provisions
- Provides appropriations for the maintenance of state government operations.
- Includes funding for interest and debt service.
- Allocates funds for sinking funds.
- Provides funding for certain permanent improvements.
- Authorizes appropriations for activities of the commonwealth.
- Establishes funding for departments, boards, and commissions.
- Addresses requirements related to serial bond issues.
- Includes emergency provisions to ensure timely implementation.
Who is affected
- State government departments
- State boards and commissions
- State institutions
- Taxpayers (through state funding)
- Commonwealth residents (benefiting from state services)
Notable changes
- The bill was amended and reprinted to align with Senate Bill S3.
- The House initially non-concurred with the Senate's amendment, leading to a conference committee.
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