Massachusetts Court Questions Legislative Stipend Ballot Measure
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court issued a non-binding opinion raising constitutional doubts about a ballot question regarding state legislator stipends. The proposed measure seeks to limit special leadership stipends used to increase legislative pay, such as those for chairing committees. Justices suggested the ballot question might be invalid because stipends are considered internal policy rather than law. The court did find that the public is permitted to vote on the matter.
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WBUR Boston
“The state's highest court is raising constitutional doubts about a ballot question involving stipends for state legislators. The proposed measure would limit special leadership stipends, which are for things like chairing committees as a way to boost legislative pay.”
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