Delaware Bills

in committee · Delaware · House Apr 17, 2025

HB 125: 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 Apr 17, 2025

HCR 35: RECOGNIZING THE MONTH OF APRIL 2025 AS THE ANNUAL “NATIONAL FAIR HOUSING MONTH” IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE

House Concurrent Resolution 35 recognizes April 2025 as "National Fair Housing Month" in the State of Delaware. This resolution aims to acknowledge the importance of fair housing principles for all residents during that month.

passed both · Delaware · House Apr 17, 2025

HCR 32: RECOGNIZING MAY 2025 AS "MYOSITIS AWARENESS MONTH" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

This resolution designates May 2025 as Myositis Awareness Month in Delaware to recognize and raise awareness of myositis, a rare neuromuscular disease. It highlights the efforts of The Myositis Association’s Proclamation 50 campaign, which seeks recognition in all 50 states. The resolution encourages public education, support for affected individuals, and further research into myositis.

passed both · Delaware · House Apr 17, 2025

HCR 36: RECOGNIZING APRIL 23RD TO APRIL 24TH, 2025 AS YOM HASHOAH.

This Concurrent Resolution recognizes sundown on April 23rd, 2025, through nightfall on April 24th, 2025, as Yom HaShoah, and urges all residents to reflect on the lessons of the Holocaust, honor the memory of its victims, and strive to eradicate prejudice and injustice in all forms.

passed both · Delaware · Senate Apr 16, 2025

SCR 49: RECOGNIZING THE IMPACT OF THE GIRL SCOUTS OF THE CHESAPEAKE BAY AND PROCLAIMING APRIL 10, 2025, AS "GIRL SCOUTS OF THE CHESAPEAKE BAY DAY" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

This concurrent resolution recognizes the impact of the Girl Scouts of the Chesapeake Bay and proclaims April 10, 2025, as "Girl Scouts of the Chesapeake Bay Day" in Delaware, honoring their contributions to leadership development, community service, and youth empowerment.

passed both · Delaware · Senate Apr 16, 2025

SCR 48: RECOGNIZING APRIL 2025 AS "CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

Senate Concurrent Resolution 48 officially recognizes April 2025 as "Child Abuse Prevention Month" within the State of Delaware. This resolution serves to highlight and raise awareness for child abuse prevention efforts during that month.

passed both · Delaware · Senate Apr 16, 2025

SCR 41: RECOGNIZING THE SOUTHERN REGIONAL EDUCATION BOARD FOR VISITING THE DELAWARE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ON MARCH 27, 2025, AND COMMENDING ITS WORK TO ADVANCE HIGH-QUALITY EDUCATION THROUGHOUT THE SOUTHERN REGION AND ITS COMMITMENT TO SUPPORTING STATE POLICYMAKERS, EDUCATORS, AND STUDENTS.

The Delaware General Assembly recognizes the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) for its dedication to advancing high-quality education and welcomes its representatives to Legislative Hall on March 27, 2025. The General Assembly commends SREB’s contributions to education policy and expresses appreciation for Dr. Stephen Pruitt’s leadership.

in committee · Delaware · House Apr 16, 2025

HB 80: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 26 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY PORTFOLIO STANDARDS.

The Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) is the percentage of electricity that utilities must source from renewables. This is presently set at 25% and will increase annually, culminating at 40% in 2035. Delaware does not currently have enough renewable energy to meet the present mandate, let alone future RPS requirements. Renewable energy is also in short supply on the regional power grid. If it is available, consumers are paying additional distribution charges to transmit it to Delaware. If renewable energy is not obtainable, Delaware utilities are paying penalties to the state for failing to achieve the RPS mandate. In each of the last two years, Delmarva Power has spent about $13 million annually in such state mandated compliance fees. All these cost multipliers are being passed along to consumers, making power more expensive for Delaware ratepayers. This bill recognizes the current flawed public energy policy that has resulted in renewable energy demand significantly outpacing supply. This legislation seeks to provide relief to Delawareans by rolling back the Renewable Portfolio Standard to 10% and maintaining the RPS requirement for the next 10 years, providing sufficient time for renewable generation capacity to meet demand. After the 10-year period expires, the RPS percentage will resume scheduled annual increases.

Topics ✓ Energy

passed both · Delaware · Senate Apr 15, 2025

SCR 47: REESTABLISHING A PORT OF WILMINGTON EXPANSION TASK FORCE FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF PORT DEVELOPMENT PLANS.

This Concurrent Resolution reestablishes the Port of Wilmington Expansion Task Force ("Task Force"). The Task Force was previously created by House Concurrent Resolution No. 38 in the 148th General Assembly and concluded that port expansion should be pursued by the State and the Diamond State Port Corporation. The General Assembly is reestablishing the Task Force to monitor the port expansion project, to report monthly to the President Pro Tempore of the Senate and Speaker of the House of Representatives on the progress of the port expansion project, and to provide recommendations to the General Assembly that ensure the success of the planned port expansion and foster continued growth in Delaware's maritime economy.

Topics ✓ Transportation

passed both · Delaware · House Apr 15, 2025

HCR 29: COMMEMORATING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE STATE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS COUNCIL.

This bill (HCR 29) is a symbolic resolution honoring the 50th anniversary of the State Government Affairs Council. It does not create new laws or impact any specific people or policies. The resolution simply expresses legislative recognition of the Council's history through a formal statement. It has no practical effect beyond the ceremonial acknowledgment.

passed both · Delaware · House Apr 15, 2025

HCR 34: RECOGNIZING THE MONTH OF APRIL 2025 AS "NATIONAL DONATE LIFE MONTH" IN DELAWARE.

HCR 34 is a concurrent resolution that recognizes April 2025 as "National Donate Life Month" in the State of Delaware. This resolution serves to acknowledge and support organ, eye, and tissue donation awareness.

passed · Delaware · Senate Apr 15, 2025

SCR 52: RECOGNIZING FEBRUARY 15, 2025, AS “ANGELMAN SYNDROME AWARENESS DAY” IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

This concurrent resolution designates February 15, 2025, as "Angelman Syndrome Awareness Day" in Delaware. It formally recognizes and raises public awareness about Angelman Syndrome, a rare genetic disorder affecting development and motor skills. The resolution serves as a symbolic state acknowledgment to highlight the condition and support affected individuals and families. It does not create new laws, allocate funding, or impose obligations on the state or residents.

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