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HB 225

AN ACT MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE EXPENSE OF THE STATE GOVERNMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2026; SPECIFYING CERTAIN PROCEDURES, CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONS FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF SUCH FUNDS; AND AMENDING CERTAIN PERTINENT STATUTORY PROVISIONS.

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

Delaware appropriates fiscal 2026 state government funds and establishes spending procedures, passing with bipartisan support after House amendments.

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Bill Summary · HB 225

Legislative bill overview

HB 225 is Delaware's general appropriations bill for fiscal year 2026, authorizing state government expenditures and establishing spending procedures and limitations. The bill passed both chambers with broad support and was signed into law by the Governor in July 2025.

Why is this important

Appropriations bills are foundational legislation that determines how all state agencies operate, from education and healthcare to transportation and public safety. Without passage, state government functions would lack authorized funding and operational authority for the fiscal year.

Potential points of contention

  • Specific allocation details: The bill's actual content regarding which agencies receive increased, decreased, or flat funding levels is not detailed in the legislative summary, making it impossible to identify which programs faced cuts or expansions without reviewing the full text
  • Amendment HA 1 modifications: An amendment passed in the House suggests negotiations occurred, but the nature of those changes and whether they satisfied all stakeholder concerns remains unclear from the record
  • Procedural suspension: The Senate suspended normal rules before passage, which may indicate time pressure or controversial elements requiring expedited action

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

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