Massachusetts § 33 - Annual reports; recommendations for legislation
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 33 — Annual reports; recommendations for legislation, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 33. Annual reports; recommendations for legislation
Section 33. Any state officer or department or head thereof making an annual report may include therein, in even-numbered years, recommendations for legislative action which recommendations shall contain a detailed explanation of reasons therefor, other than requests for appropriations or any matters required to be covered by budget estimates submitted to the budget director under section three or four of chapter twenty-nine. Such recommendations shall be filed with the clerk of the house of representatives on or before the first Wednesday in November preceding the first annual session of the general court.
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 33
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 33 cover?
Section 33 ("Annual reports; recommendations for legislation") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Massachusetts § 33?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 33" (Massachusetts). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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How does Massachusetts § 33 apply to my situation?
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