An Act to promote budget transparency and the public’s right to know

HD 3090 requires Massachusetts' Treasurer and Secretary of the Commonwealth to publish an annual summary on the state website by March 15. The summary details two key areas: (1) the total income tax paid by Massachusetts residents to the federal government the prior year, showing how those funds were allocated across federal spending categories (like housing, education, and defense) using Congressional Budget Office data; and (2) the state's own budget allocation for similar categories, including federal funds returned to Massachusetts. Both summaries must be presented visually as pie charts or bar graphs. The bill aims to increase transparency about how tax dollars are spent at both federal and state levels.