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HB 226

AN ACT MAKING A ONE-TIME SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2026, TO THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET.

153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) Introduced by Darius Brown and 9 co-sponsors

Delaware appropriates one-time supplemental funding to its Office of Management and Budget for fiscal year 2026.

Signed by Governor
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Bill Summary · HB 226

Legislative bill overview

HB 226 is a supplemental appropriations bill that provides additional one-time funding to Delaware's Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for fiscal year 2026. The bill passed both chambers with near-unanimous support and was signed into law by the Governor on July 1, 2025.

Why is this important

Supplemental appropriations address unexpected budget needs or revenue surpluses that weren't accounted for in the regular budget process. This funding gives OMB additional resources to manage state finances, though the specific dollar amount and intended use are not disclosed in the bill title alone, making it difficult to assess the full scope of impact.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of transparency in bill summary: The actual dollar amount and specific purpose of the supplemental funding are not evident from the title, requiring scrutiny of the full text to understand what state resources are being allocated
  • One-time vs. structural funding: Supplemental appropriations may address immediate needs but don't solve underlying budget structural issues if they stem from recurring revenue or spending mismatches
  • Limited legislative debate: The unanimous passage (40-1 in House, 21-0 in Senate) suggests little substantive opposition was raised, which could indicate either broad agreement or insufficient scrutiny

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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