Massachusetts § 8 - Reports on estimates by state departments, officers, etc., to budget director
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 8 — Reports on estimates by state departments, officers, etc., to budget director, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8. Reports on estimates by state departments, officers, etc., to budget director
Section 8. On the request of either branch of the general court or of the ways and means committee of either branch, or of the governor, the secretary shall make a report of such of the estimates of departments, officers and commissions made to the budget director under sections three and four of chapter twenty-nine as may be required, and it may make recommendations relative thereto.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 8
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 8 cover?
Section 8 ("Reports on estimates by state departments, officers, etc., to budget director") 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 § 8?
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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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