Order relative to requesting the opinions of the Honorable the Justices of the Supreme Judicial Court on important questions of law relative to legislative stipends
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Overview
This order seeks the opinions of the Justices of the Supreme Judicial Court in Massachusetts regarding the legality of stipends (payments) given to state legislators. It’s a request for legal guidance on whether these stipends are constitutional. The order is filed by Senator Cindy Friedman and was adopted by the Senate Rules Committee on March 12, 2026. This action aims to clarify the legal basis for legislative stipends.
Key provisions
- Requests the opinions of the Justices of the Supreme Judicial Court.
- Concerns the legality of legislative stipends.
- Filed by Senator Cindy Friedman.
- Adopted by the Senate Rules Committee on March 12, 2026.
Who is affected
- Massachusetts State Legislators
- The Justices of the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts
- The Massachusetts State Government
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