Bill > HB226

This bill makes a one-time supplemental appropriation of $37,632,955 to the Office of Management and Budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. * **Technology and Equipment Upgrades:** Various agencies receive funding for technology and equipment. Notable appropriations include $2,000,000 for ERP Cloud Migration, $3,500,000 for Health Care Services Contingency, $2,000,000 for Trauma Informed Services Contingency, and $1,400,000 for the Grocery Initiative. * **Social Services and Public Health:** The Department of Health and Social Services receives $1,350,000 for Residential Lead Remediation and $1,485,000 for the Smart Food Program. * **Education Initiatives:** The Department of Education receives significant funding for various programs, including $3,000,000 for Teacher-Driven Projects, $2,000,000 for the Student Discipline Program, $1,000,000 for a School-Based Intervention Services Pilot Program, and $1,700,000 to complete its early childhood data system. * **Public Safety and Justice:** Funds are allocated for initiatives such as $858,400 for Permit to Purchase for the State Police and $1,200,000 for Conflict Attorneys within the Office of Defense Services. * **Voter Registration Modernization:** $300,000 is appropriated for Automated Voter Registration, which includes legislative changes to enhance voter registration processes at the Division of Motor Vehicles. * **Contingencies and Other Programs:** The bill also includes appropriations for items such as Insurance Revenue Shortfall ($1,000,000), Delaware EARNS ($403,700), and various other specific projects and equipment purchases across multiple state agencies. Several appropriations are contingent upon the passage of specific legislation in the 153rd General Assembly. The bill also includes reporting requirements for certain funded programs.