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SB 335

AN ACT MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE EXPENSE OF THE STATE GOVERNMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2027; 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

SB 335 provides the 2027 state budget and sets rules for how funds are obligated, spent, and reported, plus updates budgeting statutes for oversight.

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Bill Summary · SB 335

Overview

SB 335 is a Delaware Senate bill from the 153rd Session that seeks to authorize appropriations for the expense of the state government for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027. The bill also specifies certain procedures, conditions, and limitations on expenditures and amends related statutory provisions. It was introduced and assigned to the Finance Committee, and was reported out of Committee with four favorable votes on June 18, 2026. A broad group of sponsors and co-sponsors from both parties support the measure.

Purpose and intent

  • Provide the annual state government operating budget for FY ending June 30, 2027.
  • Establish and codify the procedures, conditions, and limitations governing the expenditure of appropriated funds.
  • Update or amend pertinent statutory provisions related to state finance and budgeting to reflect current fiscal policy and oversight requirements.

Key provisions and changes (where available)

  • Appropriations: Authorizes the money needed to fund state government operations for the 2027 fiscal year. This includes appropriations across executive agencies and program areas as determined by the General Assembly and the budget process.
  • Expenditure procedures: Prescribes specific rules for how funds may be obligated and spent, including any statutory controls, reporting requirements, and compliance measures designed to ensure funds are used for approved purposes.
  • Conditions and limitations: Establishes parameters on several expenditure categories (e.g., priority areas, encumbrance rules, and potential contingencies). May include performance or accountability measures tied to spending.
  • Statutory amendments: Updates or amends existing statutes related to budgeting, appropriations, or financial administration to align with the new appropriations and any revised procedures or oversight mechanisms.

Note: The exact dollar amounts, agency-by-agency allocations, and the detailed procedural provisions are not specified in the summary provided. The bill’s text would contain the precise appropriations by department and the detailed conditions.

Who would be affected

  • State agencies and departments that receive appropriations under the FY 2027 budget would implement and comply with the spending rules and limitations.
  • State officials and offices responsible for budget execution, financial management, procurement, and accountability would administer the funds in accordance with the bill’s procedures.
  • By amending related statutory provisions, state legislature, treasury, and oversight bodies may experience changes in budgeting and reporting requirements.

Procedural and timeline considerations

  • Introduction and assignment: SB 335 was introduced and assigned to the Senate Finance Committee.
  • Committee action: The bill was reported out of the Senate Finance Committee with four favorable votes on June 18, 2026.
  • Next steps: If not yet enacted, the bill would proceed to the full Senate for consideration, then to the House (and potentially to a conference committee) before final passage and signing by the governor. The timeline would align with the state’s annual budget process leading up to the start of the 2027 fiscal year.

Practical implications

  • Provides a formal statutory framework for the 2027 state budget, enabling orderly funding of government operations.
  • Enhances financial oversight by specifying expenditure procedures and limitations.
  • Any changes to statutory provisions could affect budgetary processes, reporting, and accountability for state spending.

If you’d like, I can pull out the specific agency allocations or notable policy shifts once the full text of SB 335 is available.

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

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