The MTF statement cited doubts over whether the estimated $2 billion in tax revenue would go towards the proposed transportation and education, or would even materialize at all. ″[T]he power to appropriate revenue in the state budget rests solely within the Legislature and cannot be guaranteed in the constitution,” according to the statement. Because the wording of the amendment says the funds are “subject to appropriation,” the decision on how to best spend the additional funds would need to be made each year by future legislatures.
June 15, 2019
Taxes
Boston business leaders weigh in on second go-around for a ‘millionaire’s tax’
The MTF statement cited doubts over whether the estimated $2 billion in tax revenue would go towards the proposed transportation and education, or would even materialize at all. ″[T]he power to appropriate revenue in the state budget rests solely within the Legislature and cannot be guaranteed in the constitution,” according to the statement. Because the wording of the amendment says the funds are “subject to appropriation,” the decision on how to best spend the additional funds would need to be made each year by future legislatures.
