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.

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.