DelawareDelaware sets 2026 revenue estimate used to limit spending
Delaware sets its 2026 revenue and uncommitted funds estimates, giving lawmakers the official figures used to calculate the state's spending limit.
What it does
The state estimates $6.97 billion in revenue after refunds and $440.5 million left uncommitted from the previous budget year. These figures help set its constitutional spending limit.
Argument forAn official estimate could help lawmakers plan a budget that stays within the state's constitutional spending limit.
Argument againstIf the estimate proves too high, lawmakers might approve a budget that is harder to cover when actual revenue comes in.
More detail
Delaware lawmakers set the official revenue and uncommitted funds estimates. For the 2026 budget year, the state estimates $7.6331 billion in revenue before refunds, $661.8 million in refunds, $6.9713 billion after refunds, and $440.5 million in uncommitted funds. The state constitution bars lawmakers from approving general fund spending above 98% of estimated revenue, including uncommitted money left from the previous budget year.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jun 30Signed by Governor Matt MeyerBecame Law
- Jun 24Passed By House. Votes: 37 YES 4 ABSENTPassed 2nd Chamber
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Lower
- Jun 23Reported Out of Committee (Appropriations) in House with 6 On Its MeritsMinor
- Jun 18Assigned to Appropriations Committee in HouseMinor
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Upper
- Jun 18Passed By Senate. Votes: 18 YES 3 ABSENTPassed 1st Chamber
- Jun 18Reported Out of Committee (Finance) in Senate with 4 FavorableMinor
- Jun 16Introduced and Assigned to Finance Committee in SenateIntroduced
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