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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
02/05/2020
02/05/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
By Mr. Mark of Peru, a petition of Paul W. Mark that all meetings or caucuses convened by the General Court for the purposes of considering budget appropriations be open to the public. Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently.
AI Summary
This bill aims to make the budget appropriations process in the Massachusetts General Court (the state legislature) more transparent. The key provisions of the bill are:
1. All meetings or caucuses convened by the General Court for the purpose of considering budget appropriations, whether submitted as general or special appropriations, must be open to the public. Executive budget sessions or caucuses cannot be held in private.
2. Budget amendments, including outside sections, must be afforded an opportunity for public debate and must be adopted or rejected in a public setting by a voice vote or recorded roll call.
The bill seeks to increase public access and transparency in the state's budget-making process, which is typically conducted behind closed doors.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Senate concurred (on 02/06/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2662 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2662.pdf |
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