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HB 101

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 Kerri Harris and 7 co-sponsors

Delaware House bill authorizes one-time supplemental funding to state Office of Management and Budget for fiscal year 2026, amount and purpose unspecified in available information.

Introduced and Assigned to Appropriations Committee in House
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Bill Summary · HB 101

Legislative bill overview

HB 101 is a supplemental appropriation bill that allocates additional one-time funding to Delaware's Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. The bill was introduced by five House Democrats and has been referred to the Appropriations Committee. The specific dollar amount and intended uses of the supplemental appropriation are not detailed in the available bill information.

Why is this important

Supplemental appropriations allow states to address unexpected budget needs or opportunities mid-fiscal year without waiting for regular budget cycles. The OMB typically distributes funds across state agencies, so this supplemental may signal either a budget shortfall that needs addressing or newly available revenue the state wants to deploy quickly across its operations.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of transparency in available information: The specific amount and detailed purpose of the appropriation are not provided in public summaries, making it difficult for taxpayers and lawmakers to evaluate the necessity and wisdom of the spending
  • Timing and urgency questions: The bill allocates money for a fiscal year that doesn't end until mid-2026, raising questions about why supplemental funding is needed now rather than being incorporated into regular budget planning
  • Partisan consideration: All five sponsors are Democrats, which may indicate either broad agreement on the need or lack of bipartisan support depending on the appropriation's specifics and political context in Delaware

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

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