Delaware 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 13 D · 6 R cosponsors

HB 370 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE DELAWARE ECONOMIC & FINANCIAL ADVISORY COUNCIL TO BE KNOWN AS THE DUPONT-COOK FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACT.

Last action — Signed by Governor

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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced April 21, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Matt Meyer (Democratic) on June 03, 2026.

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Likely to advance 98% · high confidence

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  • 21 sponsors

    21 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (13 D · 6 R) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

This bill formalizes the Delaware Economic & Financial Advisory Council's structure and operations.

The bill establishes the Delaware Economic & Financial Advisory Council, detailing its membership, duties, and meeting schedule. It aims to enhance transparency and continuity in financial advisory processes for the state.

What this means for you
  • Workers: Workers may benefit from improved financial advisories that could influence state budget decisions impacting employment and services.
  • Families: Families may experience indirect effects from the council's assessments on economic conditions and state expenditures.
  • Small Business: This may provide more predictable economic conditions and financial advisory insights that affect small businesses.

Summary

This Act is a substitute for House Bill No. 370. This Act differs from HB 370 in that it adds a provision for the selection of the DEFAC Co-Chair, authorizes designees for the ex officio members, clarifies a provision relating to DEFAC meetings proceedings, and makes several technical corrections. This Act also differs from HB 370 by making the effective date July 1, 2026, or upon enactment, whichever is later. Like HB 370, this Act codifies the Delaware Economic & Financial Advisory Council (“DEFAC”) which was initially created by Executive Order No. 5 in March 3, 1977, and has continued through several executive orders issued since 1977. This Act is known and may be cited as the “DuPont-Cook Financial Responsibility Act.” The purpose of this Act is to preserve DEFAC’s structure under executive order while strengthening continuity, transparency, and clarity. DEFAC consists of at least 25, but no more than 34, members. The Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Senate Pro Tempore each appoint 2 members, 1 from each caucus. The Governor appoints the remaining members, from the public and private sectors, and must appoint at least 12 members. The following serve by virtue of their positions: the Controller General, Director of the Office of Management and Budget, Secretary of Finance, Secretary of State, Secretary of Transportation, Secretary of the Department of Health and Social Services, Joint Finance Committee Co-Chairs, and State Treasurer. The duties of DEFAC are as follows: (1) Meet in March, May, June, October, and December of each year, and on other occasions that the Governor or DEFAC Chair deem necessary. (2) Serve in a general advisory capacity to the Governor and Department of Finance. (3) Advise the Governor, Secretary of Finance, and Legislative Council on: (a) The overall financial condition of the State of Delaware. (b) Current and projected economic conditions and trends, particularly as they affect the expenditures and revenues of the State, its citizens, and its major industries. (c) The tax policy of the State and the impact of federal tax policies. (4) Submit to the Governor, Secretary of Finance, Controller General, and General Assembly, by the dates required under § 6534(a) of Title 29, the General Fund and Transportation Trust Fund revenue and expenditures. (5) Submit to the Governor, Secretary of Finance, Controller General, and General Assembly, not later than December 31 of each year, estimates on the General Fund and Transportation Trust Fund revenue and expenditures. (6) Perform other duties and responsibilities imposed upon it in the Delaware Code. (7) Prepare an annual report summarizing DEFAC’s activities throughout the year, including forecast accuracy and key fiscal risks identified, no later than December 31, for distribution to the Governor and General Assembly. This Act also establishes the DEFAC Healthcare Spending Benchmark Subcommittee. Under this Act, state agencies must provide DEFAC financial and staffing support.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

173 added · 35 removed

Plain-language change summary

The bill has been amended to include additional sponsors, which reflects broader support for the legislation. Changes were made to specify that the Delaware Economic & Financial Advisory Council (DEFAC) is to be codified in law, ensuring its continued existence beyond its current status as an executive order. Furthermore, the amendments clarify the appointment of the Chair and Vice Chair of DEFAC, outline quorum requirements for meetings, and detail the obligations of the Department of Finance and other State agencies to provide support to DEFAC. These changes impact how DEFAC operates and ensures it has a defined structure and necessary resources.

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Harris HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 153rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE AMENDMENT NO.
Harris & Rep.
1 TO HOUSE SUBSTITUTE NO.
Minor-Brown & Rep.
Osienski & Rep.
Dukes & Rep.
Spiegelman & Sen.
Sokola & Sen.
Townsend & Sen.
Lockman & Sen.
Hocker & Sen.
Pettyjohn Reps.
Berry, Burns, Chukwuocha, Hilovsky, Morrison, Romer, Vanderwende, Gorman;
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Buckson, Hansen, Lawson, Richardson, Walsh, Wilson HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 153rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE SUBSTITUTE NO.
370 AMEND House Substitute No.
370 AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE DELAWARE ECONOMIC & FINANCIAL ADVISORY COUNCIL TO BE KNOWN AS THE DUPONT-COOK FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACT.
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WHEREAS, the Delaware Economic & Financial Advisory Council (“DEFAC”) was initially established in 1977 by Governor Pierre S.
370 on line 3 by deleting “was envisioned” as it appears therein and inserting in lieu thereof “has become”.
du Pont’s Executive Order No.
FURTHER AMEND House Substitute No.
5;
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and WHEREAS, DEFAC was envisioned as a tool to improve the State’s fiscal management practices and to provide nonpartisan, objective revenue and expenditure estimates to the Governor and General Assembly;
370 on lines 22 and 24 by deleting “chapter” as it appears therein and inserting in lieu thereof “subchapter”.
and WHEREAS, a bipartisan commitment to balanced budgets and sound financial planning has fostered Delaware's reputation for fiscal prudence and budgetary restraint which has been further strengthened by the availability of credible, nonpartisan, and expert projections of the State's revenues and expenditures and of important national and state economic trends;
FURTHER AMEND House Substitute No.
and WHEREAS, DEFAC has for nearly 5 decades provided a sound basis upon which to make determinations regarding the State's operating and capital budgets, and helped ensure that the long-term fiscal implications of administrative, budgetary, and legislative alternatives are considered before those alternatives are adopted as state policy;
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and WHEREAS, DEFAC currently exists by executive order;
370 by deleting lines 46 through 47 and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
and WHEREAS, it is in the interest of the State for the General Assembly to codify DEFAC to ensure its continued existence.
“(b)(1) The Governor shall appoint a Chair from among DEFAC’s members, who serves at the pleasure of the Governor.
NOW, THEREFORE:
(2) The members shall elect a Vice Chair from among DEFAC’s members, who serves a term of 2 years.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE:
The Vice Chair may call to order a DEFAC meeting that the Chair has scheduled and preside until the Chair arrives at that meeting.
Section 1.
The Vice Chair has no other duties or authority under this subchapter.”.
Amend Subchapter IV, Chapter 63, Title 29 of the Delaware Code by making deletions as shown by strike through and insertions as shown by underline as follows:
FURTHER AMEND House Substitute No.
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370 by inserting between lines 53 and 54 the following:
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“(f)(1) A majority of the members must be present at a DEFAC meeting in order to have a quorum and conduct official business.
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A vacancy on DEFAC is not counted to determine quorum.
Office of Information Services [Repealed].
(2) A motion is passed upon an affirmative vote of the DEFAC members present at the meeting at which the vote is taken.”.
Delaware Economic & Financial Advisory Council.
FURTHER AMEND House Substitute No.
§ 6351.
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Short Title.
370 by deleting lines 112 through 117 and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
This chapter is known and may be cited as the “DuPont-Cook Financial Responsibility Act”.
“(a) Upon an affirmative vote of DEFAC, the Department of Finance and other State agencies shall provide data, assistance, detailed financial reporting, and analysis support to DEFAC.
§ 6352.
Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to preserve the Delaware Economic & Financial Advisory Council’s structure under executive order, while strengthening continuity, transparency, and clarity.
§ 6353.
Delaware Economic & Financial Advisory Council;
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establishment.
The Delaware Economic & Financial Advisory Council (“DEFAC”) is hereby established.
§ 6354.
Membership.
(a) DEFAC consists of at least 25, but no more than 34, members, including all of the following:
(1) Four members of the General Assembly, as follows:
a.
One member from each of the House of Representatives’ majority and minority caucuses, who the Speaker of the House of Representatives appoints.
b.
One member from each of the Senate’s majority and minority caucuses, who the President Pro Tempore of the Senate appoints.
(2) At least 12, but no more than 21, members who the Governor appoints from both the public and private sectors of the State's economy.
(3) The following ex officio members, who have the same rights, privileges, and duties as other members:
a.
The Controller General.
b.
The Director of the Office of Management and Budget.
c.
The Secretary of Finance.
d.
The Secretary of State.
e.
The Secretary of Transportation.
f.
The Secretary of the Department of Health and Social Services.
g.
The Joint Finance Committee Co-Chairs.
h.
The State Treasurer.
(b) The Governor shall appoint a Chair from among DEFAC’s members.
The members shall elect a Co-Chair from among DEFAC.
Both the Chair and Co-Chair serve for terms of 2 years.
(c) Each appointed member serves at the pleasure of that member’s appointing authority.
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04/21/2026 11:15 AM (d) If the total number of members drops below 25, the number of members may not remain below 25 for more than 3 months.
(e) An ex officio member may select a designee from the agency the member represents to serve in the member’s stead and at the member’s pleasure.
The ex officio member must provide the designation in writing to the Chair.
A designee has the same duties and rights as the ex officio member the designee represents.
§ 6355.
Duties.
DEFAC shall do all the following:
(1) Meet in March, May, June, October, and December of each year, and when the Governor or Chair deems necessary.
(2) Serve in a general advisory capacity to the Governor and the Department of Finance.
(3) Advise the Governor, the Secretary of Finance, and Legislative Council on all of the following:
a.
The overall financial condition of the State.
b.
Current and projected economic conditions and trends, particularly as the conditions and trends affect the expenditures and revenues of the State, its citizens, and its major industries.
c.
The tax policy of the State and the impact of federal tax policies.
(4) Submit to the Governor, the Secretary of Finance, the Controller General, and the General Assembly, by the dates required under § 6534(a) of this title, all of the following estimates:
a.
General Fund and Transportation Trust Fund revenue by major categories for the current fiscal year.
b.
General Fund and Transportation Trust Fund revenue by major categories for the succeeding 2 fiscal years.
c.
General Fund and Transportation Trust Fund expenditures for the current fiscal year and General Fund expenditures for the succeeding fiscal year.
(5) Submit to the Governor, the Secretary of Finance, the Controller General, and the General Assembly, not later than December 31 of each year, all of the following estimates:
a.
General Fund and Transportation Trust Fund revenue by major categories for 5 fiscal years, starting with the current fiscal year and including the next succeeding 4 fiscal years.
b.
General Fund expenditures for 4 fiscal years, starting with the current fiscal year and including the next succeeding 3 fiscal years.
(6) Perform other duties and responsibilities assigned to DEFAC under the Delaware Code, including all of the following:
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The requirements under § 9903(k) of Title 16 and related duties imposed from time to time regarding the Delaware Health Care Spending Benchmark.
b.
The requirements under § 7423 of this title regarding statutory limits on the State’s indebtedness.
c.
The requirements under § 6533(i) of this title regarding the Benchmark Index and reporting of budgetary reserves, including the Budget Stabilization Fund.
d.
The requirements under § 6534(b)(3) of this title regarding reviewing tax preferences.
e.
The requirements under § 515(a) of Title 30 regarding inflation adjustment factor calculations.
(7) Prepare an annual report summarizing DEFAC’s activities throughout the year that the report covers, including forecast accuracy and key fiscal risks identified, no later than December 31, for distribution to the Governor, the Director and the Librarian of the Division of Legislative Services, and the Secretary of the Senate and the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives for distribution to all members of the General Assembly.
§ 6356.
Proceedings.
(a) A majority of DEFAC members must be present at a meeting in order to have a quorum and conduct official business.
A quorum consists of a majority of the members.
A vacancy in membership is not counted for quorum.
(b) A roll call vote of all DEFAC members on each motion or resolution must be recorded as part of the minutes of the meeting in which the vote is taken, and is considered a matter of public record.
§ 6357.
DEFAC Health Care Spending Benchmark Subcommittee.
(a) The DEFAC Health Care Spending Benchmark Subcommittee (“Subcommittee”) is established.
(b) The Subcommittee consists of the following:
(1) A Subcommittee Chair and Vice Chair, each of whom must be a DEFAC member and have health care expertise.
The DEFAC Chair shall appoint the Subcommittee Chair and Vice Chair.
(2) Three existing DEFAC members, who the DEFAC Chair appoints.
(3) At least 1, but no more than 2, members representing health economists, who the Governor appoints.
(4) At least 1, but no more than 2, members representing quality improvement experts from 2 health care systems or hospitals that operate in the State, who the Governor appoints.
(5) Two members of the General Assembly, or their designee, to include 1 member who the Speaker of the House appoints and 1 member who the President Pro Tempore of the Senate appoints.
A designation must be provided in writing to the Chair.
A designee has the same duties and rights as the Subcommittee member the designee represents.
(c) Each Subcommittee member serves at the pleasure of that member’s appointing authority.
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04/21/2026 11:15 AM (d) The Subcommittee Chair shall call meetings of the Subcommittee.
The Vice Chair shall chair a Subcommittee meeting in the Chair’s absence.
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Cooperation of state agencies and others;
staffing and financial support.
(a) Each State agency must cooperate in providing data and assistance to DEFAC as the Chair may request.
DEFAC may call and rely upon the expertise of an individual or entity outside of DEFAC’s membership for research, advice, support, or another function necessary and appropriate to accomplish DEFAC’s mission.
(b) At the Chair’s request, the Department of Finance, or another state agency as appropriate, must provide staff support and reasonable financial support for the activities of DEFAC.
Section 2.
This Act takes effect July 1, 2026, or upon enactment, whichever occurs later.
SYNOPSIS This Act is a substitute for House Bill No.
370.
This Act differs from HB 370 in that it adds a provision for the selection of the DEFAC Co-Chair, authorizes designees for the ex officio members, clarifies a provision relating to DEFAC meetings proceedings, and makes several technical corrections.
This Act also differs from HB 370 by making the effective date July 1, 2026, or upon enactment, whichever is later.
Like HB 370, this Act codifies the Delaware Economic & Financial Advisory Council (“DEFAC”) which was initially created by Executive Order No.
5 in March 3, 1977, and has continued through several executive orders issued since 1977.
This Act is known and may be cited as the “DuPont-Cook Financial Responsibility Act.” The purpose of this Act is to preserve DEFAC’s structure under executive order while strengthening continuity, transparency, and clarity.
DEFAC consists of at least 25, but no more than 34, members.
The Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Senate Pro Tempore each appoint 2 members, 1 from each caucus.
The Governor appoints the remaining members, from the public and private sectors, and must appoint at least 12 members.
The following serve by virtue of their positions:
the Controller General, Director of the Office of Management and Budget, Secretary of Finance, Secretary of State, Secretary of Transportation, Secretary of the Department of Health and Social Services, Joint Finance Committee Co- Chairs, and State Treasurer.
The duties of DEFAC are as follows:
(1) Meet in March, May, June, October, and December of each year, and on other occasions that the Governor or DEFAC Chair deem necessary.
(2) Serve in a general advisory capacity to the Governor and Department of Finance.
(3) Advise the Governor, Secretary of Finance, and Legislative Council on:
(a) The overall financial condition of the State of Delaware.
(b) Current and projected economic conditions and trends, particularly as they affect the expenditures and revenues of the State, its citizens, and its major industries.
(c) The tax policy of the State and the impact of federal tax policies.
(4) Submit to the Governor, Secretary of Finance, Controller General, and General Assembly, by the dates required under § 6534(a) of Title 29, the General Fund and Transportation Trust Fund revenue and expenditures.
(5) Submit to the Governor, Secretary of Finance, Controller General, and General Assembly, not later than December 31 of each year, estimates on the General Fund and Transportation Trust Fund revenue and expenditures.
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04/21/2026 11:15 AM (6) Perform other duties and responsibilities imposed upon it in the Delaware Code.
SYNOPSIS This Amendment corrects "Co-Chair" to "Vice Chair";
(7) Prepare an annual report summarizing DEFAC’s activities throughout the year, including forecast accuracy and key fiscal risks identified, no later than December 31, for distribution to the Governor and General Assembly.
clarifies the Vice Chair's selection and duties;
This Act also establishes the DEFAC Healthcare Spending Benchmark Subcommittee.
adds a procedural provision for meetings;
Under this Act, state agencies must provide DEFAC financial and staffing support.
clarifies the data, assistance, and support that may be provided to DEFAC;
and makes technical corrections.
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Action History

  1. Signed by Governor

  2. Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES

  3. Reported Out of Committee (Executive) in Senate with 5 Favorable, 1 On Its Merits

  4. Assigned to Executive Committee in Senate

  5. Passed By House. Votes: 35 YES 6 ABSENT

  6. Amendment HA 1 to HS 1 - Passed In House by Voice Vote

  7. Amendment HA 1 to HS 1 - Introduced and Placed With Bill

  8. was introduced and adopted in lieu of HB 370

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Votes

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Passed 21 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 15000
Republican 6000
Total 21000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (21)
Member Party Vote
Bryan Townsend Democratic Yea
Daniel Cruce Democratic Yea
Darius J. Brown Democratic Yea
David P. Sokola Democratic Yea
John "Jack" Walsh Democratic Yea
Kyra L. Hoffner Democratic Yea
Laura V. Sturgeon Democratic Yea
Marie Pinkney Democratic Yea
Nicole Poore Democratic Yea
Ray Seigfried Democratic Yea
Russell Huxtable Democratic Yea
S. Elizabeth Lockman Democratic Yea
Spiros Mantzavinos Democratic Yea
Stephanie L. Hansen Democratic Yea
Trey Paradee Democratic Yea
Brian Pettyjohn Republican Yea
Bryant L. Richardson Republican Yea
Dave G. Lawson Republican Yea
David L. Wilson Republican Yea
Eric Buckson Republican Yea
Gerald W. Hocker Republican Yea

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Passed 35 Yea · 0 Nay · 6 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 24003
Republican 11003
Total 35006
% of votes cast 85%0%0%15%
How each member voted (41)
Member Party Vote
Alonna Berry Democratic Yea
Claire Snyder-Hall Democratic Yea
Cyndie Romer Democratic Yea
DeShanna U Neal Democratic Yea
Debra Heffernan Democratic Yea
Edward S. Osienski Democratic Yea
Eric Morrison Democratic Yea
Frank Burns Democratic Yea
Franklin D. Cooke Democratic Yea
Josue O Ortega Democratic Not Voting
Kamela T Smith Democratic Yea
Kendra Johnson Democratic Yea
Kerri Evelyn Harris Democratic Yea
Kimberly Williams Democratic Yea
Krista Griffith Democratic Yea
Larry Lambert Democratic Yea
Madinah Wilson-Anton Democratic Yea
Mara Gorman Democratic Yea
Melanie Ross Levin Democratic Yea
Melissa Minor-Brown Democratic Yea
Nnamdi O. Chukwuocha Democratic Yea
Sean M. Lynn Democratic Not Voting
Sherae'a Moore Democratic Yea
Sophie Phillips Democratic Not Voting
Stephanie T. Bolden Democratic Yea
William Bush Democratic Yea
William J. Carson Democratic Yea
Bryan W. Shupe Republican Yea
Charles S Postles Jr. Republican Yea
Daniel B. Short Republican Yea
Jeff Hilovsky Republican Yea
Jeffrey N. Spiegelman Republican Yea
Jesse R. Vanderwende Republican Not Voting
Kevin S Hensley Republican Yea
Lyndon D. Yearick Republican Not Voting
Michael F. Smith Republican Yea
Richard G. Collins Republican Yea
Ronald E. Gray Republican Yea
Shannon Morris Republican Not Voting
Timothy D. Dukes Republican Yea
Valerie Jones Giltner Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 370 do?
This Act is a substitute for House Bill No. 370. This Act differs from HB 370 in that it adds a provision for the selection of the DEFAC Co-Chair, authorizes designees for the ex officio members, clarifies a provision relating to DEFAC meetings proceedings, and makes several technical corrections. This Act also differs from HB 370 by making the effective date July 1, 2026, or upon enactment, whichever is later. Like HB 370, this Act codifies the Delaware Economic & Financial Advisory Council (“DEFAC”) which was initially created by Executive Order No. 5 in March 3, 1977, and has continued through several executive orders issued since 1977. This Act is known and may be cited as the “DuPont-Cook Financial Responsibility Act.” The purpose of this Act is to preserve DEFAC’s structure under executive order while strengthening continuity, transparency, and clarity. DEFAC consists of at least 25, but no more than 34, members. The Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Senate Pro Tempore each appoint 2 members, 1 from each caucus. The Governor appoints the remaining members, from the public and private sectors, and must appoint at least 12 members. The following serve by virtue of their positions: the Controller General, Director of the Office of Management and Budget, Secretary of Finance, Secretary of State, Secretary of Transportation, Secretary of the Department of Health and Social Services, Joint Finance Committee Co-Chairs, and State Treasurer. The duties of DEFAC are as follows: (1) Meet in March, May, June, October, and December of each year, and on other occasions that the Governor or DEFAC Chair deem necessary. (2) Serve in a general advisory capacity to the Governor and Department of Finance. (3) Advise the Governor, Secretary of Finance, and Legislative Council on: (a) The overall financial condition of the State of Delaware. (b) Current and projected economic conditions and trends, particularly as they affect the expenditures and revenues of the State, its citizens, and its major industries. (c) The tax policy of the State and the impact of federal tax policies. (4) Submit to the Governor, Secretary of Finance, Controller General, and General Assembly, by the dates required under § 6534(a) of Title 29, the General Fund and Transportation Trust Fund revenue and expenditures. (5) Submit to the Governor, Secretary of Finance, Controller General, and General Assembly, not later than December 31 of each year, estimates on the General Fund and Transportation Trust Fund revenue and expenditures. (6) Perform other duties and responsibilities imposed upon it in the Delaware Code. (7) Prepare an annual report summarizing DEFAC’s activities throughout the year, including forecast accuracy and key fiscal risks identified, no later than December 31, for distribution to the Governor and General Assembly. This Act also establishes the DEFAC Healthcare Spending Benchmark Subcommittee. Under this Act, state agencies must provide DEFAC financial and staffing support.
Who sponsors HB 370?
HB 370 is sponsored by Stell Parker Selby, David L. Wilson (Republican), John "Jack" Walsh (Democratic), Dave G. Lawson (Republican), Franklin D. Cooke (Democratic), Mara Gorman (Democratic), Jesse R. Vanderwende (Republican), Cyndie Romer (Democratic), Eric Morrison (Democratic), Laura V. Sturgeon (Democratic), Bryant L. Richardson (Republican), Brian Pettyjohn (Republican), Josue O Ortega (Democratic), David P. Sokola (Democratic), Bryan Townsend (Democratic), Timothy D. Dukes (Republican), Edward S. Osienski (Democratic), Trey Paradee (Democratic), Kerri Evelyn Harris (Democratic), Melanie Ross Levin (Democratic), and Sarah McBride.
What is the current status of HB 370?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced April 21, 2026. Enacted.
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