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Republican initiative adopted during supplemental budget debate
03.29.10 | Contact: Sarah Scalese, 617-722-2100
BOSTON—House Minority Leader Bradley H. Jones, Jr. is pleased to announce a critical Republican initiative was adopted during today’s supplemental budget debate.
The proposal which was offered as an amendment on the House floor today will appropriate $7.2 million to reimburse cities and town for the costs related to the special election held earlier this year.
Jones was surprised this appropriation wasn’t included in the House Ways and Means supplemental budget as the State Auditor had previously confirmed that the special election represents an unfunded mandate that must be covered by the state.
“I am pleased this amendment was passed with such bipartisan support,” said Representative Jones. “In a time when local aid is being slashed, it is critically important that we help our cities and towns in every way we can.”
The amendment was nearly adopted unanimously. All but one lawmaker voted in favor of the amendment.