Resolutions responding to the supreme judicial court’s order of may 7, 2026, and enhancing government transparency
Resolutions Responding to the Supreme Judicial Court’s Order of May 7, 2026, and Enhancing Government Transparency
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Overview
This resolution expresses the Massachusetts Senate’s gratitude for the Supreme Judicial Court’s clarification regarding the State Auditor’s requests for documents. In response, the Senate will provide the Auditor with specific records related to its budget, audits, and employee settlement agreements from fiscal years 2021-2024, as defined by the court’s order. The Senate maintains its right to object to future audits and asserts its constitutional rights regarding legislative immunity and rulemaking authority.
Key provisions
- The Senate will provide the State Auditor with budget information for fiscal years 2021-2024.
- The Senate will provide copies of official audits for fiscal years 2021-2024.
- The Senate will provide a listing of transactions related to its balance forward line item for fiscal years 2021-2024.
- The Senate will provide a listing of monetary settlement agreements with employees and members from fiscal years 2021-2024.
- The Senate reserves the right to object to future audits.
- The Senate asserts its constitutional rights regarding legislative immunity and rulemaking authority.
- The Senate reserves the right to challenge Chapter 250 of the Acts of 2024.
- The Senate maintains the legal presumption that statutes operate prospectively.
Who is affected
- Massachusetts State Senate
- Massachusetts State Auditor
- Massachusetts Justices of the Supreme Judicial Court
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