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2009 Massachusetts Code
PART I ADMINISTRATION OF THE GOVERNMENT
TITLE III LAWS RELATING TO STATE OFFICERS
CHAPTER 29 STATE FINANCE
Section 6E General appropriation bill; balanced budget

Section 6E. The governor shall recommend, the general court shall enact, and the governor shall approve a general appropriation bill which shall constitute a balanced budget for the commonwealth. No supplementary appropriation bill shall be approved by the governor which would cause the state budget for any fiscal year not to be balanced.

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