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MA S22

Proposal for a legislative amendment to the Constitution requiring a supermajority vote for the utilization of rainy day funds


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Introduced
02/22/2021
In Committee
02/22/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

By Mr. Tarr, a petition of Bruce E. Tarr for a legislative amendment to the Constitution to require a supermajority vote for the utilization of rainy day funds. Revenue.

AI Summary

This bill proposes a legislative amendment to the Massachusetts Constitution that would require a supermajority vote (more than a simple majority) to utilize the state's "rainy day" fund, which is a reserve of funds set aside for emergencies or economic downturns. The goal of this amendment is to make it more difficult for the state government to access and spend these rainy day funds without significant legislative support.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Joint session held and dissolved (on 11/21/2022)

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