DelawareDelaware sets revenue figures that guide its 2027 budget
Delaware lawmakers and the governor approved estimates of $7.28 billion in state revenue after refunds and $408.8 million in uncommitted funds for 2027.
What it does
Delaware sets its 2027 revenue estimate at $7.28 billion after refunds, plus $408.8 million in uncommitted money left over. Its existing budget cap uses these figures.
Argument forOfficial estimates could give lawmakers shared figures for applying the existing budget cap to 2027 spending.
Argument againstIf refunds exceed the $563.8 million estimate, the state could have less revenue than budget writers expect.
More detail
Lawmakers and the governor set official estimates for state revenue, refunds, and leftover money. The estimates cover Delaware's state general fund. The revenue estimate starts at $7.84 billion before subtracting $563.8 million in expected refunds. The revenue and refund estimates apply to fiscal year 2027; the leftover money is estimated from the end of the prior fiscal 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
- Jul 6Signed by Governor Matt MeyerBecame Law
- Jun 30Passed By House. Votes: 41 YESPassed 2nd Chamber
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Upper
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Lower
- Jun 30Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENTPassed 1st Chamber
- Jun 30Suspension of Rules in Senate
- Jun 30Introduced in SenateIntroduced
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