Bill > S1908

This bill proposes to amend Chapter 29 of the General Laws by inserting a new section that requires the Secretary of Administration and Finance, with the approval of the Governor, to develop and submit a zero-based budget to the Clerks of the Senate and House of Representatives on a quadrennial basis. The zero-based budget would reflect the funding deemed necessary to achieve the most cost-effective performance of each state agency or department, with a narrative delineating the tasks, goals, and objectives for each agency or department. The bill specifies that the zero-based budget will have a zero-dollar amount as its basis, and will not reflect any prior appropriation amount. The bill also outlines the process for the legislative review and adoption of the zero-based budget.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1908