Delaware Bills

passed both · Delaware · Senate Mar 19, 2025

SCR 28: RECOGNIZING THE MONTH OF MARCH 2025 AS “KIDNEY MONTH” IN DELAWARE.

SCR 28 is a symbolic resolution recognizing March 2025 as "Kidney Month" in Delaware. It does not create new laws or funding but aims to raise public awareness about kidney disease, which affects approximately 2,698 Delaware residents with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and highlights the state's 152 people on kidney transplant waiting lists. The resolution emphasizes the importance of early detection through screenings and healthy lifestyle choices like balanced diets and hydration. It was introduced by Senator Poore and passed unanimously by both legislative chambers in March 2025. This resolution serves as a public health awareness tool, not a policy change.

Ed Osienski (D) Dave Wilson (R) Mara Gorman (D) Dave Sokola (D) Valerie Giltner (R)

passed both · Delaware · Senate Mar 18, 2025

SCR 26: RECOGNIZING THE WEEK OF MARCH 16 THROUGH MARCH 22, 2025, AS “NATIONAL AGRICULTURE WEEK” IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

SCR 26 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing March 16-22, 2025, as "National Agriculture Week" in Delaware. It honors Delaware’s agricultural sector through symbolic recognition, highlighting the industry’s economic and cultural significance without creating new laws or policies. The resolution cites Delaware’s farm production (e.g., 601 million chickens raised in 2023) and farmland preservation efforts as context for the designation. This is purely a symbolic gesture with no direct policy impact or funding changes.

passed · Delaware · Senate Mar 18, 2025

SB 43: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 24 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE BOARD OF PLUMBING, HEATING, VENTILATION, AIR CONDITIONING, AND REFRIGERATION EXAMINERS.

This Act limits the ability to set professional standards and licensing requirements for plumbing or HVACR licensees to the Board of Plumbing, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Examiners. This Act requires a 2/3 vote requirement because it indirectly impacts a municipal charter.

passed both · Delaware · Senate Mar 18, 2025

SCR 20: ENCOURAGING GOVERNOR MATT MEYER TO TURN DELAWARE PURPLE FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL IN SUPPORT OF DELAWARE'S MILITARY-CONNECTED STUDENTS.

This Senate Concurrent Resolution encourages Governor Matt Meyer to light key Delaware landmarks purple in April to honor the over 7,000 military-connected children in the state. This gesture recognizes their sacrifices and shows support for the challenges they face, including time apart from deployed parents.

passed both · Delaware · Senate Mar 18, 2025

SCR 27: RECOGNIZING MARCH 18, 2025, AS “NATIONAL YOUTH HEART SCREENING DAY” IN DELAWARE.

This Concurrent Resolution recognizes March 18, 2025, as “National Youth Heart Screening Day” in Delaware and reaffirms our commitment to saving lives through prevention, education, and access to lifesaving tools and resources.

passed both · Delaware · House Mar 18, 2025

HCR 18: RECOGNIZING MARCH 18, 2025, AS THE INAUGURAL “HEALTH WORKFORCE WELL-BEING DAY OF AWARENESS”.

This bill is a symbolic resolution recognizing March 18, 2025, as "Health Workforce Well-Being Day of Awareness" in Delaware. It does not create new programs or funding but formally acknowledges the ongoing crisis of burnout, mental health challenges, and workplace violence affecting healthcare workers. The resolution cites statistics showing 50% of healthcare workers experienced burnout in 2020, along with high rates of violence and depression among nurses and physicians. It aligns with prior federal efforts like the Dr. Lorna Breen Act but focuses solely on raising awareness through this designated day. The resolution directly affects Delaware healthcare workers and the state's commitment to addressing workforce well-being.

in committee · Delaware · House Mar 18, 2025

HB 66: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE FREE SCHOOL MEALS PROGRAM.

This Act builds on House Substitute 2 for House Bill No. 125, enacted by the 152nd General Assembly, which extended free meals to students eligible for a reduced-price meal under federal law. This Act expands the availability of free meals by making them available to all public school students attending schools participating in the federal School Breakfast Program or National School Lunch Program. This Act requires public schools participating in the School Breakfast Program to make available free breakfasts to all attending students, regardless of household income. This Act also requires public schools participating in the National School Lunch Program to make available free lunches to all attending students, regardless of household income. This Act requires the Department of Education to reimburse schools for costs of eligible meals not reimbursed by the United States Department of Agriculture under the School Breakfast Program and National School Lunch Program. This Act adds definitions for breakfast, lunch, and eligible meal. This Act also removes the provision about the requirement for meals to follow the meal pattern requirements under the School Breakfast Program and the National School Lunch Program because the definitions of breakfast and lunch now include that requirement by reference to federal law. This Act takes effect 30 days following the date of publication in the Register of Regulations of a notice from the Controller General that funds have been appropriated to implement the provisions of this Act. This Act also makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.

Topics ✓ Education

passed both · Delaware · House Mar 13, 2025

HCR 15: DESIGNATING MARCH 8TH, 2025 AS INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY IN DELAWARE.

HCR 15 designates March 8, 2025, as International Women’s Day in Delaware through a symbolic resolution. It encourages all Delawareans to recognize and celebrate women’s contributions to society, as outlined in the resolution’s preamble. The resolution does not create new legal requirements or obligations but serves as a formal acknowledgment by the state legislature. It was passed unanimously by both the House and Senate in March 2025.

passed · Delaware · House Mar 13, 2025

HR 6: AMENDING THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE 153RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY RELATING TO ACCEPTANCE OF BILLS FOR FILING.

This bill amends Delaware House Rules to require the Chief Clerk to accept all bills and resolutions for prefile, preventing the Clerk from refusing to file them. It directly affects every legislator and bill sponsor by ensuring all submitted proposals are officially recorded without administrative barriers. The key provision explicitly states: "The Chief Clerk may not refuse to accept a bill or resolution for filing under paragraph (b)(1) of this rule." This is a procedural change to streamline the legislative filing process, with no substantive policy impact.

passed both · Delaware · Senate Mar 13, 2025

SCR 19: DESIGNATING THE WEEK OF MARCH 10 THROUGH MARCH 14, 2025, AS “CIVIC LEARNING WEEK” IN DELAWARE.

This resolution designates the week of March 10 through March 14, 2025, as “Civic Learning Week” in the State of Delaware to encourage schools and civic organizations to hold educational programs regarding civic duty and urge Delawareans to reflect upon the importance of their civic duty and responsibilities.

Topics ✓ Education

passed both · Delaware · Senate Mar 13, 2025

SCR 25: RECOGNIZING AND HONORING DARWIN R. WALL OF MIDDLETOWN, DELAWARE, FOR HIS EXEMPLARY SERVICE AND COURAGE AS A BRONZE STAR RECIPIENT.

This resolution (SCR 25) formally honors Darwin R. Wall of Middletown, Delaware, for his military service during the Vietnam War and his 2023 award of the Bronze Star Medal. It recognizes his role as a military police officer with the "Bushwhackers" unit who engaged in combat operations but was initially denied combat badges. The resolution expresses the State of Delaware's gratitude for his service and acknowledges his well-deserved Bronze Star, which he received after a lengthy process. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no legal effect or policy changes - only symbolic recognition.

passed both · Delaware · House Mar 13, 2025

HCR 14: RECOGNIZING THE HOLY MONTH OF RAMADAN AND MUSLIM RESIDENTS OF DELAWARE AS THEY OBSERVE RAMADAN.

HCR 14 is a symbolic concurrent resolution recognizing the holy month of Ramadan and Delaware's Muslim residents who observe it. It formally acknowledges Ramadan's significance in Islam - marking the revelation of the Quran, involving fasting from dawn to dusk, and emphasizing spiritual reflection - and highlights the contributions of Muslim Americans to Delaware's history, economy, and community. The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes; it is purely ceremonial, affirming respect for religious observance as protected under the First Amendment. It passed unanimously in both legislative chambers on March 13, 2025.

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