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MA S2575
MA S2575Making appropriations for the fiscal year 2025 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects
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Introduced
07/31/2025
07/31/2025
In Committee
07/31/2025
07/31/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
08/05/2025
08/05/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
08/05/2025
08/05/2025
Introduced Session
194th General Court
Bill Summary
Report of the committee of conference on the disagreeing votes of the two branches with reference to the House amendment to the Senate Bill making appropriations for the fiscal year 2025 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects (Senate, No. 2540) (amended by the House by striking out all after the enacting clause and inserting in place thereof the text of House document numbered 4265),-- reports, in part, a “Bill making appropriations for the fiscal year 2025 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects.” (Senate, No. 2575).
AI Summary
This bill makes supplemental appropriations and various technical amendments for fiscal year 2025, providing funding for multiple state agencies and programs. The bill appropriates approximately $210 million across several key areas, including $5.8 million for Veterans' Benefits, $60 million for Home Care Services, $42.9 million for Residential Assistance for Families in Transition, and $40 million to expand public defender services. The bill also includes several significant policy changes, such as establishing new funds like the Senate Artistic Upgrade and Representation Fund and the Office of the Inspector General Recovery Fund, modifying regulations for interpreters and translators in public schools, and updating provisions related to indigent defense, healthcare, and various state agencies. Additionally, the bill extends and revives several special commissions and task forces, and authorizes salary adjustments for multiple collective bargaining agreements across state entities. The bill is characterized as an emergency law necessary for the immediate preservation of public convenience, with most provisions taking effect immediately and some specific sections having delayed implementation dates.
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Last Action
Signed by the Governor, Chapter 14 of the Acts of 2025 (on 08/05/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S2575 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S2575.pdf |
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