DelawareSB 337153rd General Assembly (2024–2026)Senate

AN ACT MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR CERTAIN GRANTS-IN-AID FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2027; SPECIFYING CERTAIN PROCEDURES, CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONS FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF SUCH FUNDS; AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2027 APPROPRIATIONS ACT; AND AMENDING CERTAIN STATUTORY PROVISIONS.

Sponsored By: Trey Paradee (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

4 provisions identified: 4 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Extra grants for fire and ambulance companies

The law provides $15.5415 million in extra grants to Delaware fire companies and public service ambulance companies. The funding covers fiscal year 2027, ending June 30, 2027. The provided text does not specify changes to emergency services or household costs.

Extra grants for Delaware veterans organizations

The law provides $985,125 in extra grants to Delaware veterans organizations. The funding covers fiscal year 2027, ending June 30, 2027. The provided text does not specify each organization’s share or a direct payment to individual veterans.

Extra grants for governments and senior centers

The law provides $40.534269 million in extra grants to Delaware government units and senior centers. The funding covers fiscal year 2027, ending June 30, 2027. The provided text does not specify each recipient’s share or a direct household payment.

One-time grants for community agencies

The law provides $42.346157 million in extra, one-time funding for Delaware’s “One-Times and Community Agencies” grant category. The funding covers fiscal year 2027, ending June 30, 2027. The provided text does not specify each recipient’s share or a direct household payment.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Trey Paradee

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Stephanie T. Bolden

    Democratic • House

  • Darius J. Brown

    Democratic • Senate

  • Eric Buckson

    Republican • Senate

  • Nnamdi O. Chukwuocha

    Democratic • House

  • Daniel B. Short

    Republican • House

  • Krista Griffith

    Democratic • House

  • Stephanie L. Hansen

    Democratic • Senate

  • Kimberly Williams

    Democratic • House

  • Dave G. Lawson

    Republican • Senate

  • Charles S Postles Jr.

    Republican • House

  • Laura V. Sturgeon

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 58 • No: 1

House vote • 7/1/2026

Passed (3/4 required)

Yes: 39 • No: 0

Senate vote • 7/1/2026

Passed (3/4 required)

Yes: 19 • No: 1

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by Governor

    7/15/2026Governor
  2. Passed By House. Votes: 39 YES 2 ABSENT

    7/1/2026House
  3. Suspension of Rules in House

    7/1/2026House
  4. Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 1 NO 1 ABSENT

    7/1/2026Senate
  5. Reported Out of Committee (Finance) in Senate with 5 On Its Merits

    6/30/2026Senate
  6. Introduced and Assigned to Finance Committee in Senate

    6/25/2026Senate

Bill Text

  • Current

    6/25/2026

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