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DE HB417
Bill
Status
5/27/2010
Primary Sponsor
William Carson
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AI Summary
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Establishes the Delaware Disaster Relief Fund within the General Fund to provide emergency funding for natural or manmade disasters affecting citizens' health and safety
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Caps the fund at a phased-in percentage of the General Fund budget: 0.25% for FY2011, 0.5% for FY2012, 0.75% for FY2013, and 1.0% for all subsequent fiscal years
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Funds are deposited within 45 days after each fiscal year from unencumbered surplus funds remaining after Budget Reserve Fund payments
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Requires General Assembly majority approval to appropriate funds from the Disaster Relief Fund upon the Governor's request
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Authorizes the Governor to directly access funds during declared emergencies when the General Assembly cannot convene, but limits spending to immediate citizen aid rather than infrastructure repair
Legislative Description
An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Fiscal Regulations Of The State And The Creation Of A General Fund Account For Disaster Relief.
Last Action
Introduced and Assigned to House Administration Committee in House
5/27/2010