DelawareSB 50153rd General Assembly (2024–2026)Senate

AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAWS OF DELAWARE RELATING TO THE BOND AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ACT OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE AND CERTAIN OF THEIR AUTHORITIES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2025.

Sponsored By: John "Jack" Walsh (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

9 provisions identified: 5 benefits, 0 costs, 4 mixed.

Remaining study funds support family justice

The law allows remaining Domestic Violence Coordinating Feasibility Study funds to transfer to the Criminal Justice Council. The council can use those funds for Family Justice Center startup costs. Only funds remaining from the study are covered.

School safety funding assignment changes

The law adjusts School Safety and Security funding within the Department of Safety and Homeland Security and Delaware State Police. The adjustment reflects the State Bureau of Identification. The provided material does not state an amount.

Leftover funds support Legislative Hall expansion

The state can transfer remaining Legislative Hall major and minor capital improvement funds to its Garage/Expansion project. Only remaining funds from those allocations are covered. The provided material does not state how much remains.

Transportation funds allow one-time project reimbursements

Delaware's Department of Transportation can use Community Transportation Funds for one-time project reimbursements. The provided material does not identify the recipients or amounts. This authority does not establish a household reimbursement program.

Schools gain more building funding flexibility

School districts and charter schools can use Enhanced Major Capital Improvement funds without first committing prior-year Major Capital Improvement funds. Capital School District can use Certificate of Necessity CN 2113A funds for new facilities at two named schools. These are Kent County Community School and Kent County Secondary Integrated Learning Center. The law allows local bond-share adjustments for William Penn High School in Colonial School District and revises Smyrna Roof Replacement state/local shares. School Construction Market Pressure funds can move between fiscal years 2023 and 2024 to meet project allocations.

Capital funds shift to Bethany barracks

The law allows Scannell Readiness Center funds to transfer to the Bethany Beach Training Barracks project. It also allows up to $500,000 of available Minor Capital Improvements funds for that project. The provided material does not state how much Scannell funding is available.

Dover and Milford community funding shifts

The law revises capital allocations for the City of Dover and the Downtown Dover Partnership. It moves Community Redevelopment/Reinvestment Fund money away from Downtown Milford, Inc. The new recipients are the Delaware State Fair, Milford District Fee Public Library Commission, and Kent Sussex Industries. The provided material does not state the amounts.

State can transfer cultural spending authority

Delaware's Office of Management and Budget director can transfer needed spending authority from the Cultural Access Fund. The Controller General and the Joint Committee on Capital's co-chairs must agree. The provided material does not identify a transfer amount or destination.

University maintenance money shifts beyond laboratories

The law redirects the University of Delaware's deferred-maintenance allocation from Laboratories to Campus Improvements. The provided material does not state the amount.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

John "Jack" Walsh
Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

William Bush
Democratic • House
Franklin D. Cooke
Democratic • House
Ronald E. Gray
Republican • House
Debra Heffernan
Democratic • House
Kendra Johnson
Democratic • House
Spiros Mantzavinos
Democratic • Senate
Michael F. Smith
Republican • House
Marie Pinkney
Democratic • Senate
Nicole Poore
Democratic • Senate
Bryant L. Richardson
Republican • Senate
David L. Wilson
Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 56 • No: 0

House vote • 1/30/2025

Passed (SM required)

Yes: 37 • No: 0

Senate vote • 1/28/2025