An amendment to Delaware’s constitutional amendment to limit spending in good years to save money for lean years has failed in the General Assembly.
It was backed by Governor John Carney but was never called up for a vote before the end of the legislative session.
The Wilmington News Journal reports that multiple sources said the Democratic leadership in both houses made the decision not to bring up the amendment for a vote.
House Majority Leader Valerie Longhurst said she wanted to take a step back and consider the measure in the next session noting there were a number of retirees in the Democratic caucus.
The News Journal reports there are 11 incumbents in the state House and Senate who are retiring.
