Bill > HB225

This bill appropriates funds for the expenses of the state government for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. * **Legislative Branch:** $25,810,400 for the General Assembly, Legislative Council, Commission on Interstate Cooperation, Commission on Uniform State Laws, and the Commission on Uniform State Laws. * **Judicial Branch:** $141,875,800 for the Supreme Court, Court of Chancery, Superior Court, Court of Common Pleas, Family Court, Justice of the Peace Court, and Administrative Office of the Courts. * **Executive Branch:** $381,908,600 for the Office of the Governor, Office of Management and Budget, Criminal Justice Council, Delaware Justice Information System, Statistical Analysis Center, and Delaware State Housing Authority. * **Department of Technology and Information:** $61,454,600 for various technology services, security, and operations. * **Other Elective Offices:** $269,693,400 for the Lieutenant Governor, Auditor of Accounts, Insurance Commissioner, and State Treasurer. * **Legal:** $92,021,700 for the Department of Justice and the Office of Defense Services. * **Department of Human Resources:** $42,961,300 for various human resource functions, including talent management, diversity, equity, inclusion, and employee relations. * **Department of State:** $39,792,000 for the Office of the Secretary, Human and Civil Rights, Delaware Public Archives, Regulation and Licensing, Corporations, Historical and Cultural Affairs, Arts, Libraries, Veterans Home, Small Business, and State Banking Commission. * **Department of Finance:** $17,237,800 for the Office of the Secretary, Accounting, Revenue, and the State Lottery Office. * **Department of Health and Social Services:** $1,752,220,500 for the Office of the Secretary, Medicaid and Medical Assistance, Public Health, Substance Abuse and Mental Health, Social Services, Visually Impaired Services, Health Care Quality, Child Support Services, Developmental Disabilities Services, and Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities. * **Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families:** $235,203,200 for Management Support Services, Prevention and Behavioral Health Services, Youth Rehabilitative Services, and Family Services. * **Department of Correction:** $468,365,800 for Administration, Healthcare, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services, Prisons, and Community Corrections. * **Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control:** $54,205,600 for the Office of the Secretary, Office of Natural Resources, and Office of Environmental Protection. * **Department of Safety and Homeland Security:** $236,490,800 for the Office of the Secretary, Capitol Police, Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Enforcement, Office of the Marijuana Commissioner, and State Police. * **Department of Transportation:** $464,774,700 for the Office of the Secretary, Planning, Maintenance and Operations, Delaware Transportation Authority, US 301 Maintenance Operations, Transportation Solutions, and Motor Vehicles. * **Department of Labor:** $13,629,600 for Administration, Unemployment Insurance, Industrial Affairs, Vocational Rehabilitation, and Employment and Training. * **Department of Agriculture:** $12,736,800 for Agriculture, including various programs for plant industries, animal health, and forestry. * **Department of Elections:** $9,289,400 for the State Election Commissioner and associated election operations. * **Fire Prevention Commission:** $9,164,400 for the Office of the State Fire Marshal, State Fire School, and State Fire Prevention Commission. * **Delaware National Guard:** $6,319,900 for various operational and educational support programs. * **Advisory Council for Exceptional Citizens:** $401,600 for the Council's operations. * **Higher Education:** $315,567,700 for the University of Delaware, Delaware State University, and Delaware Technical Community College. * **Department of Education:** $2,389,496,100 for various educational programs, including district and charter school operations, pass-through programs, and block grants. All appropriations are for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, unless otherwise specified. Funds not expended by the end of the fiscal year generally revert to the General Fund, with exceptions noted for continuing appropriations. The bill also includes provisions regarding salary adjustments, personnel management, and specific program requirements.

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https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=142565