Marie Parente on Fiscal Responsibility

This Scorecard reflects votes from the 2003-2004 legislative session. Click here for the 2005-2006 Scorecard.

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Voted NO on Borrow $300 million to offset the budget deficit via bonds.
Platform indicates voting NO in Part V: Fiscal Responsibility:Tax Fairness and Responsible Budgeting.

The state shall issue and sell bonds of the Commonwealth in an amount [up to] $300,000,000. All such bonds shall be payable not later than June 30, 2010. All interest and payments on account of principal on such obligation bonds issued pursuant to this section shall be special obligations of the Commonwealth. [Establishes a 7-year bond program to borrow money to pay off the budget deficit].

Relevant platform section: PART V: FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY, TAX EQUITY, & PUBLIC STEWARDSHIP: Tax Fairness and Responsible Budgeting: "Budgets should be fiscally responsible and balanced without gimmicks."

Bill Amendment to MGL 29 ; vote number MA03-H062 on Apr 30, 2003

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Marie Parente on Fiscal Responsibility

This Scorecard reflects votes from the 2003-2004 legislative session. Click here for the 2005-2006 Scorecard.

Voted NO on Borrow $300 million to offset the budget deficit via bonds. Platform indicates voting NO in Part V: Fiscal Responsibility:Tax Fairness and Responsible Budgeting.

Voted NO on Borrow $300 million to offset the budget deficit via bonds.
Platform indicates voting NO in Part V: Fiscal Responsibility:Tax Fairness and Responsible Budgeting.