Bill > H5501

This bill makes appropriations for the fiscal year 2027 for the maintenance of departments, boards, commissions, institutions, and certain activities of the commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund, and serial bond requirements, and for certain permanent improvements. Here are the major appropriations: * **Judiciary:** * Supreme Judicial Court: $12,684,431 * Appeals Court: $16,268,212 * Trial Court Central Administration: $387,124,302 * Trial Court Departments (various): Over $500 million allocated across Superior Court, District Court, Probate and Family Court, Land Court, Boston Municipal Court, Housing Court, and Juvenile Court. * Committee for Public Counsel Services: $109,001,001 for public defenders and $245,827,979 for private counsel. * Massachusetts Legal Assistance Corporation: $52,200,000 for legal representation for indigent residents. * **Executive Office of Health and Human Services:** * MassHealth (various programs): Over $12 billion allocated across multiple items for medical care and assistance. * Department of Developmental Services: Over $2 billion for community-based residential services. * Department of Mental Health: Over $1 billion for adult mental health and support services, and over $137 million for child and adolescent services. * Department of Transitional Assistance: Over $1 billion for various assistance programs, including transitional aid to families with dependent children and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. * Department of Public Health: Over $184 million for substance abuse services, and significant funding for various public health programs. * Executive Office of Veterans' Services: Over $10 million for services to veterans and maintenance of veterans' homes. * **Executive Office of Education:** * Department of Elementary and Secondary Education: Over $7 billion for school aid, and significant funding for literacy programs, special education, and school improvement initiatives. * Department of Higher Education: Over $866 million for the University of Massachusetts, and significant appropriations for state universities and community colleges. * Department of Early Education and Care: Over $800 million for early education and care services, including operational grants and programs for children and families. * **Executive Office of Public Safety and Security:** * Department of State Police: Over $400 million for operations, including patrols and crime lab services. * Sheriffs' Offices (various counties): Over $300 million allocated across multiple items for operations, medication-assisted treatment programs, and communication services. * District Attorneys' Offices (various): Over $150 million allocated for operations, including victim and witness assistance programs. * **Executive Office for Administration and Finance:** * Group Insurance Commission: Over $2.7 billion for the commonwealth's share of group insurance premiums and plan costs. * Department of Revenue: Over $106 million for operations, including tax collection and audits. * Operational Services Division: Over $16 million for statewide contract administration. * **Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities:** * Emergency Housing Assistance Program: Over $259 million for shelter and services for homeless families. * Massachusetts Rental Voucher Program: Over $281 million for rental assistance. * Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP): $220 million. * **Federal Grants:** The bill also appropriates significant amounts from various federal grants across numerous agencies for specific programs and initiatives. The bill covers the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027. It also includes provisions related to the Cost of Living Reserve Fund, pension liability funding, and various other financial and administrative matters.