Appropriation Act 2026
Passed
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What this bill does
This bill authorizes the government to spend money from Bermuda's treasury for the 2026-27 financial year (April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027). It sets aside $1.37 billion for day-to-day government operations and $182 million for major construction projects and equipment purchases.
If Passed (Voted Yes)
Government departments can spend their allocated budgets to provide public services like healthcare, education, police, and social services
Major infrastructure projects can proceed, including hospital upgrades, school improvements, road repairs, and the Tynes Bay waste facility expansion
Government can purchase essential equipment like buses, police vehicles, computers, and medical equipment for various departments
If Rejected (Voted No)
Government departments would have no legal authority to spend money, effectively shutting down most public services
All planned construction and renovation projects would be halted, including hospital and school improvements
Government could not purchase new equipment needed to maintain services like public transportation and emergency response
Who It Affects
This affects every person living in or visiting Bermuda, as it funds all essential government services including hospitals, schools, police, fire services, roads, and waste management. Government employees and contractors working on public projects would be directly impacted by the spending decisions.
Vote counts are not published.
The Bermuda Parliament does not publicly record individual vote counts or how each member voted.
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