DESIGNATING OCTOBER 12, 2024, AS "NATIONAL FARMER'S DAY" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.
This bill designates October 12, 2024, as "National Farmer's Day" throughout the State of Delaware to recognize the contributions of local agriculture. The resolution highlights the state's significant farming history and current production, noting that agriculture is Delaware's largest land use and a major source of employment. By officially acknowledging this date, the legislation aims to raise awareness about the role farmers play in providing food and supporting the economy. The measure does not create new regulations or funding but serves as a symbolic recognition of the agricultural community.
Bill status
passed both
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2024
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Jun 2024
House Passage
Jun 2024
Governor
Introduced Jun 26, 2024
Last action Jun 27, 2024
Floor votes · Senate Jun 26, 2024
How they voted
20–0
Passed
Total votes 20
Jun 26, 2024
D
Democratic14
100% Yea
R
Republican6
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
2
Committee
0
Jun 27, 2024
Lower · Passed
Passed in House by Voice Vote
lower
Jun 26, 2024
Upper · Passed
Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
upper
Jun 26, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
18 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Brian Pettyjohn
RRepublican
P
Danny Short
RRepublican
P
Dave Sokola
DDemocratic
P
Dave Wilson
RRepublican
P
Jack Walsh
DDemocratic
P
Jesse Vanderwende
RRepublican
P
Kendra Johnson
DDemocratic
P
Lyndon Yearick
RRepublican
P
Pete Schwartzkopf
DDemocratic
P
Russ Huxtable
DDemocratic
P
Sean Matthews
DDemocratic
P
Shannon Morris
RRepublican
P
Sherry Dorsey Walker
DDemocratic
P
Spiros Mantzavinos
DDemocratic
P
Stell Selby
DDemocratic
P
Tim Dukes
RRepublican
P
Val Longhurst
DDemocratic
P
Valerie Giltner
RRepublican
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