DelawareDelaware sets 2026 revenue estimates for state budget limits
Delaware has adopted official 2026 estimates of revenue, refunds, and remaining funds that lawmakers use to check the state budget against its spending limit.
What it does
Delaware sets its 2026 general fund revenue estimate at $6.78 billion after refunds and estimates $446.9 million in remaining funds. These figures help apply the constitutional cap on general fund spending bills.
Argument forOfficial estimates could give lawmakers shared figures for checking whether the 2026 budget stays within the constitutional spending limit.
Argument againstIf revenue falls well below the estimate, lawmakers could plan spending around money the state never collects.
More detail
Delaware lawmakers and the governor set official estimates for state revenue and remaining funds. The estimates cover Delaware’s general fund and $446.9 million in remaining funds. Estimated revenue is $7,330.9 million before $548.0 million in refunds and $6,782.9 million after refunds. Under an existing constitutional rule, general fund spending bills cannot exceed 98% of estimated revenue, including remaining funds. The estimates apply to fiscal year 2026.
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- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2025
- Jul 1Signed by Governor Matt MeyerBecame Law
- Jun 26Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YESPassed 2nd Chamber
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Upper
- Jun 25Reported Out of Committee (Finance) in Senate with 4 On Its MeritsMinor
- Jun 24Assigned to Finance Committee in SenateMinor
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Lower
- Jun 24Passed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 VACANTPassed 1st Chamber
- Jun 18Reported Out of Committee (Appropriations) in House with 4 Favorable, 2 On Its MeritsMinor
- Jun 18Introduced and Assigned to Appropriations Committee in HouseIntroduced
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