An Act providing for the terms of certain bonds to be issued by the Commonwealth
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Progress
Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill establishes the terms for certain bonds that the Commonwealth intends to issue. The Governor has declared it an emergency law to ensure its immediate implementation. The bill was passed by both the House and Senate and signed into law as Chapter 48 of the Acts of 2025. It is similar to previous legislation concerning Commonwealth bonds.
Key provisions
- Specifies the terms of bonds to be issued by the Commonwealth.
- Establishes an emergency preamble to expedite the law's implementation.
- Authorizes the Governor to sign the bill into law.
- The bill was enacted and laid before the Governor.
- The bill was reported favorably by the House Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets committee.
- The bill was reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting.
- Rules were suspended to facilitate the passage of the bill.
- The bill was passed by both the House and Senate.
Who is affected
- The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
- Bondholders
- Taxpayers
Notable changes
- The bill establishes specific terms for bonds issued by the Commonwealth.
- An emergency preamble was adopted, allowing for immediate implementation.
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1 on record
Primary sponsor
Maura T. Healey
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