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DE SB15

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/12/2017

Primary Sponsor

David McBride

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Origin

Senate

149th General Assembly

AI Summary

Senate Bill 15 - FY 2018 Bond and Capital Improvements Act

  • Authorizes $211.75 million in general obligation bonds with $36.28 million in local school bonds for capital projects across state agencies and public school districts

  • Appropriates $284.75 million from the Transportation Trust Fund and authorizes $26.74 million in Delaware Transportation Authority revenue bonds for road, transit, and support system improvements

  • Allocates $16.98 million in general funds and reprograms $15.14 million in special funds for various state capital improvements including education, natural resources, housing, and technology projects

  • Establishes procedures for project management, reporting requirements, and spending limitations, including quarterly expenditure reports and an Appeals Board for unencumbered funds after project completion

  • Amends school construction matching fund requirements to simplify local share calculations based on district ability indices, with special schools and certain programs receiving 100% state funding

Legislative Description

A Bond And Capital Improvements Act Of The State Of Delaware And Certain Of Its Authorities For The Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2018; Authorizing The Issuance Of General Obligation Bonds Of The State; Appropriating Funds From The Transportation Trust Fund; Authorizing The Issuance Of Revenue Bonds Of The Delaware Transportation Authority; Appropriating Special Funds Of The Delaware Transportation Authority; Appropriating General Funds And Special Funds Of The State; Reprogramming Certain Funds Of The State; Directing The Deposit Of Certain Funds To The General Fund; Specifying Certain Procedures, Conditions And Limitations For The Expenditure Of Such Funds; And Amending Certain Statutory Provisions.

Last Action

Introduced and Assigned to Capital Improvement Committee in Senate

1/12/2017

Committee Referrals

Capital Improvement1/12/2017

Full Bill Text

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