SCR 154 Delaware Senate · 152nd General Assembly (2023-2024)

RECOGNIZING MAY 11, 2024, AS "NATIONAL TRAIN DAY” IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

This bill is a symbolic resolution that designates May 11, 2024, as "National Train Day" within the State of Delaware. It directly affects the state's residents by encouraging them to acknowledge and celebrate the historical and ongoing significance of rail transportation. The measure includes background information on the history of railroads in the United States and Delaware, highlighting specific local heritage sites and current services provided by Amtrak and CSX. By passing this resolution, the state legislature formally recognizes the importance of rail networks without imposing any new laws, regulations, or financial obligations.
Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2024
Committee Review
Senate Passage
May 2024
House Passage
May 2024
Governor
Introduced May 8, 2024 Last action May 9, 2024
Floor votes · Senate May 8, 2024

How they voted

190
Passed · 2 other
Total votes 21
May 8, 2024
D Democratic15
14 Yea 1
93% Yea
R Republican6
5 Yea 1
83% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
3
Key actions
2
Committee
0
May 9, 2024
Lower · Passed
Passed In House by Voice Vote
lower
May 8, 2024
Upper · Passed
Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 ABSENT
upper
May 8, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
11 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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