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SD 2885 Massachusetts Senate · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

Proposal for a legislative amendment to the Constitution requiring a supermajority vote for the utilization of rainy day funds

Summary
Senate, May 12, 2025 -- (Filed by Mr. Tarr) Order relative to the calling of a proposal for a legislative amendment to the Constitution to require a supermajority vote for the utilization of rainy day funds.
Issues: ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRequires supermajority to access rainy day funds, restricting budget flexibility and limiting fiscal management options for state spending.95% confidence
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2025
Committee Review
Senate Passage
May 2025
House Passage
Governor
Introduced May 12, 2025 Last action May 12, 2025
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This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
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May 12, 2025
Upper · Passed
Rules suspended and adopted
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Bruce Tarr
RRepublican
MA
First Essex and Middlesex