Budget Advocacy

Testimony of Chief Counsel Anthony Benedetti Joint Committee on Ways and Means Budget Request Fiscal Year 2027

FY2027 Budget Request View Book

Legislative Update March 2026

Governor Releases FY2027 Budget Recommendation

Budget and Contract Update – Private Bar Town Hall 12/18/25 & 12/19/25

BBA Letter to Gov. Healey Re: FY 2027 State Budget

Budget and Contract Update – Private Bar Town Hall 12/18/25 & 12/19/25

2025 Rate and Expansion Legislation

• 0321-1599 Staff Expansion
• Section 82 Provision regarding Inspector General Report
• Section 48 – Private Bar Contract Provision
• Sections 49 & 50 Hourly Rate Increases
• Sections 104 & 105 Effective date of Sections 48 & 49

Budget Testimony and Request

Private Bar Hourly Rate Proposal

Private Bar Pay History

Press Release – 5.27.25

Budget Testimony and Request

Private Bar Hourly Rate Proposal

Budget Testimony

Budget Request

Private Bar Hourly Rate Proposal

Budget Request

Hourly Rate Request

2025-2026 Legislative Session

Bill H. 1876 – An Act addressing compensation rates for bar advocates

• H.1876 – Fact Sheet