An Act establishing offices of legislative research and fiscal analysis

This bill establishes two nonpartisan offices within Massachusetts' state legislature: the Office of Legislative Research and the Office of Fiscal Analysis. These offices will directly assist lawmakers and committees by providing policy research, analyzing proposed bills' costs and fiscal impacts, drafting legislation upon request, and reviewing existing laws for errors or outdated provisions. They must publish their findings publicly (except for confidential communications with lawmakers) and operate under strict nonpartisan standards, with directors appointed without political affiliation by legislative leaders. The offices aim to enhance the legislature's ability to make informed decisions through professional, impartial analysis.