The measure asked voters whether state Auditor Diana DiZoglio could audit the Legislature. DiZoglio has said the body lacks transparency; legislative leaders said the audit is unconstitutional.
, which would allow such an audit, has passed, according to The Associated Press. With voters siding with DiZoglio, the ball is in the Legislature's court. They could comply with the audit or fight it in the courts.
A WBUR/Commonwealth Beacon poll from September showed strong support for the measure, with more than seven in 10 respondents saying they would vote in favor of the question.
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