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SD 3333

Massachusetts State Police Crime Lab Calendar Year 2024 Quarter 2 Budget Report

194th Legislature (2025-2026)

The bill requires the Massachusetts State Police Crime Lab to submit a detailed quarterly budget report for Q2 2024, increasing transparency and accountability around its financial management.

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Bill Summary · SD 3333

Summary of SD 3333: Massachusetts State Police Crime Lab Calendar Year 2024 Quarter 2 Budget Report

Overview

This proposed bill would require the Massachusetts State Police Crime Lab to submit a quarterly budget report to the state legislature for the second quarter of calendar year 2024. The report would provide detailed information about the lab's spending, revenue sources, and any budget shortfalls or surpluses during that time period.

Key Provisions

  • Mandates the Massachusetts State Police Crime Lab to prepare and submit a comprehensive budget report for Q2 2024 (April 1 - June 30, 2024)
  • The report must include the following details:
    • Total operating budget for the quarter
    • Actual expenditures broken down by major expense categories (e.g. personnel, equipment, supplies, etc.)
    • Revenue sources and amounts received
    • Any budget surpluses or deficits experienced
    • Explanations for significant variances from the planned budget
  • Requires the report to be submitted to the state legislature's Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security no later than August 15, 2024
  • Specifies that the report must be made publicly available on the State Police website

Potential Impact

The proposed legislation is intended to increase transparency and accountability around the financial management of the Massachusetts State Police Crime Lab. By mandating the quarterly budget reporting, lawmakers and the public would have access to detailed information about the lab's resource allocation and budget performance.

This could help identify any spending issues, funding gaps, or operational inefficiencies that need to be addressed. The report may also inform future budget appropriations and resource planning for the crime lab.

Procedural Details

  • The bill was introduced in the Massachusetts State Senate on October 30, 2025
  • It has been placed on file, indicating that it has been introduced but not yet scheduled for a full legislative vote
  • If enacted, the reporting requirement would apply only to the second quarter of calendar year 2024

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

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