Establishes offices of legislative research and fiscal analysis in Massachusetts.

The bill establishes offices of legislative research and fiscal analysis within the Massachusetts General Court. The office of legislative research will assist with policy analysis, bill drafting, and reviewing bills for consistency. The office of fiscal analysis will prepare tax revenue forecasts, analyze fiscal impacts, and perform budgetary analyses. Both offices will be nonpartisan and staffed by qualified professionals appointed by the speaker, senate president, and minority leader. Reports and findings will be made public, except where exempt by law.

Establishes offices of legislative research and fiscal analysis in Massachusetts.

The bill establishes offices of legislative research and fiscal analysis within the Massachusetts General Court. The office of legislative research will assist with policy analysis, bill drafting, and reviewing bills for consistency. The office of fiscal analysis will prepare tax revenue forecasts, analyze fiscal impacts, and perform budgetary analyses. Both offices will be nonpartisan and staffed by qualified professionals appointed by the speaker, senate president, and minority leader. Reports and findings will be made public, except where exempt by law.