Bill > H69

This bill is a message from the Governor of Massachusetts returning unsigned H. 58, "An Act Further Regulating the Compensation of Public Officials." The Governor cites three key issues with the bill: it is fiscally irresponsible, it would eliminate voter-approved term limits for constitutional officers, and it was enacted after limited debate and without a reasonable opportunity for public comment. The Governor argues that the bill's salary increases for legislators, constitutional officers, and the judiciary, as well as the implementation of an index mechanism to ensure future increases, are unsustainable and would significantly increase the Commonwealth's pension liability. The Governor also expresses concern that the bill's repeal of term limits for constitutional office holders was done without proper public debate.

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H69