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H 4227

An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2025 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects

194th Legislature (2025-2026)

Massachusetts supplemental appropriations bill allocating additional FY2025 state funds for unspecified projects and activities, signed into law with near-unanimous legislative approval.

Signed by the Governor, Chapter 7 of the Acts of 2025
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Bill Summary · H 4227

Legislative bill overview

H 4227 is a supplemental appropriations bill that allocated additional state funding for fiscal year 2025 beyond the original budget. The bill passed with overwhelming bipartisan support (150-3) and was signed into law by the Governor on June 24, 2025, becoming Chapter 7 of the Acts of 2025.

Why is this important

Supplemental appropriations bills allow state governments to respond to unforeseen needs, emergencies, or budget shortfalls that arise after the primary budget is enacted. This mechanism enables mid-year adjustments to fund critical activities and projects without waiting for the next fiscal cycle.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of transparency in available records: The bill summary does not specify which programs, departments, or projects received supplemental funding, making it difficult to assess whether spending priorities align with public needs
  • Timing and justification unclear: Without details on why supplemental funds were necessary in June 2025, citizens cannot evaluate whether this represented fiscal mismanagement or legitimate emergency spending
  • Limited legislative debate: The 150-3 vote suggests minimal opposition, but this could indicate either genuine consensus or insufficient public scrutiny of fund allocation details

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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