Bill > H2073

This bill proposes to require that fiscal notes be attached to any legislation that would impose unfunded mandates on municipal governments in Massachusetts. An unfunded mandate is defined as a cost imposed on cities and towns by state legislation, including the cost of additional staff needed to administer or implement the legislation. The bill mandates that legislative committees must include a fiscal note or study explaining any such costs before reporting a bill favorably. Additionally, the bill states that the state legislature cannot enact legislation that would impose costs on municipalities unless an appropriation is provided to cover those costs.

Government Affairs

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2073