H5534

Making certain appropriations for fiscal year 2027 before final action on the General Appropriation Bill

Complete·6/29/26
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Massachusetts H5534 appropriates $7.7 billion for fiscal year 2027 to maintain necessary services before the General Appropriation Act is enacted.

Massachusetts H5534 authorizes $7.7 billion to ensure the Commonwealth can meet its payment obligations without delays before the General Appropriation Act for fiscal year 2027 is enacted. This includes funding for maintenance and operations of various departments, boards, commissions, and institutions. The bill also allows advance payments for local aid to cities, towns, regional school districts, and independent agricultural and technical schools facing emergency cash shortfalls.

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History

Jul 30

Signed by the Governor, Chapter 115 of the Acts of 2026

Jun 29

House

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling

Jun 29

House

Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting