Mass. Const. pt. 2, ch. 2, § 1, art. 11
- Constitution
- Constitution of Massachusetts
- Text as of
- October 2026
What does this section say?
No moneys shall be issued out of the treasury of this commonwealth, and disposed of (except such sums as may be appropriated for the redemption of bills of credit or treasurer's notes, or for the payment of interest arising thereon) but by warrant under the hand of the governor for the time being, with the advice and consent of the council, for the necessary defence and support of the commonwealth; and for the protection and preservation of the inhabitants thereof, agreeably to the acts and resolves of the general court. [See Amendments, Art XLVIII, The Initiative, II, sec. 2, and The Referendum, III, sec. 2.]
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