Bill > HB225

This bill is the Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriations Act, which authorizes state government spending across various departments and agencies for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. The bill appropriates funds for core state functions, including legislative, judicial, executive, technological, legal, human resources, state, finance, health and social services, services for children and families, correction, natural resources and environmental control, safety and homeland security, transportation, labor, agriculture, elections, and higher education. Key provisions include a 2.0 percent general salary increase for state employees, adjustments to various state employee pension and health insurance rates, and specific allocations for programs like Medicaid, child care, early childhood education, mental health services, and scholarships. The bill also provides funding for specific initiatives such as the Redding Consortium and Wilmington Learning Collaborative, which aim to improve educational outcomes in Wilmington and northern New Castle County. The appropriations bill maintains existing state services while making targeted investments in areas like education, healthcare, and workforce development. It includes mechanisms for managing state personnel, such as a hiring review process and restrictions on creating new positions. The bill also provides flexibility for agencies to reallocate resources and addresses specific programmatic needs across state government. The total appropriation includes funds from various sources, including the General Fund, Appropriated Special Funds (ASF), Non-appropriated Special Funds (NSF), and Trust Fund Operations (TFO). The bill ensures continued funding for state operations while allowing for some strategic adjustments and new initiatives.

Budget and Finance

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