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HB 100

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 Kerri Harris and 7 co-sponsors

HB 100 appropriates state funds for Delaware's 2026 fiscal year operations, establishing spending procedures and amending related laws governing fund expenditure.

Introduced and Assigned to Appropriations Committee in House
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Bill Summary · HB 100

Legislative bill overview

HB 100 is Delaware's main appropriations bill for fiscal year 2026, allocating funds for all state government operations and establishing spending procedures and limits. The bill enables the state to pay for essential services across agencies and may include modifications to existing statutory requirements affecting how those funds are used.

Why is this important

Appropriations bills are fundamental to government function—without them, state agencies cannot legally spend money on salaries, services, infrastructure, or programs. This bill directly impacts every state service from education to healthcare to public safety, making it one of the most consequential pieces of legislation passed annually.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding priorities and cuts: Different constituencies will advocate for increased funding in specific areas (education, healthcare, social services, tax relief) while opposing cuts elsewhere
  • New conditions or restrictions: The bill's amendments to "certain pertinent statutory provisions" are vague; these hidden changes could expand or limit agency authority in ways not immediately apparent
  • Procedural limitations on spending: Provisions controlling how agencies expend funds may create bureaucratic obstacles or shift discretion from agencies to the legislature

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

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