Treasury money only by governor's warrant
Official text rightpowerlimitif conditionlegal term
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 .
Note (Massachusetts Legislature): [See Amendments, Art XLVIII, The Initiative, II, sec. 2, and The Referendum, III, sec. 2.]
Simplified explanation
No money may be issued out of the treasury except by warrant of the governor, with the advice and consent of the council, for the defence and support of the commonwealth and protection of its inhabitants, agreeably to acts of the general court. Sums for redeeming bills of credit or treasurer's notes, or paying their interest, are excepted.