Gov. Meyer Vetoes $35M Appropriation for Leg. Hall Expansion
The veto leaves the rest of House Bill 500 intact as Meyer says the project could cost at least $116 million.
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Meyer blocks $35 million for Legislative Hall expansion with rare use of a line item veto.
The veto puts Dover’s spending priorities under scrutiny and shows how governors can challenge questionable line items without killing an entire budget bill. DOVER — Gov. Matt Meyer’s decision to veto $35 million for a proposed Legislative Hall expansion has triggered a sharp response from legislative leaders, who say the governor ignored years of planning, public safety concerns and long-standing accessibility problems at the state Capitol. But…
Meyer vetoes $35M Legislative Hall expansion, sparking clash with lawmakers
Why Should Delaware Care?Delaware’s annual Bond Bill funds large capital projects, such as road improvements, new schools and upgraded state facilities. In recent years, it also has featured a litany of more controversial expenditures. Until this year, none of those were vetoed by a Delaware governor. Gov. Matt Meyer vetoed a controversial expansion of Dover’s Legislative Hall from the state’s capital spending bill on Tuesday. In a statement, M…
Gov. Meyer Vetoes $35M Appropriation for Leg. Hall Expansion
DOVER, Del. – Governor Matt Meyer vetoed expansion plans for Legislative Hall on Tuesday, citing affordability concerns throughout the state and greater costs associated with the project. On Jul. 7, Governor Meyer exercised a line-item veto of House Bill 500, also known as the Fiscal Year 2027 Bond and Capital Improvements Act. By doing so, he removed the $35 million...
Gov Meyers Vetoes $35-million Legislative Hall Expansion in Bond Bill
Governor Matt Meyer exercised his line-item veto and has said no to the $35-million appropriation for the Legislative Hall Expansion Project in the Bond Bill – HB 500. The Governor said that while Delawareans are struggling to pay rent, healthcare costs, utility and grocery bills – this is not the time to spend taxpayer dollars on the Leg Hall expansion – and this is just a portion of the full $116-million project. The rest of the Bond Bill – wh…
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