This Concurrent Resolution designates April 22, 2026, as "4-H Day" in the State of Delaware and calls upon Delaware's citizens to recognize the many contributions of the State's 4-H programs.
House Substitute No. 1 for House Bill No. 215 differs from House Bill No. 215 as follows: this substitute provides a definition of a premium cigar and modifies the tax rate changes in House Bill 215 by setting the tax rate for other tobacco products at 40% of the wholesale price, maintaining the tax for premium cigars at 30% of the wholesale price, and setting the tax rate for vapor products at 10 cents per fluid milliliter. A definition of “nicotine pouch” is added. As with House Bill 215, House Substitute No.1 increases the cigarette tax rate to $3.60 per pack, increases some license fees, and changes the definition of “tobacco products” to include more items. This substitute bill sets the effective date of the tax rate increases as September 1, 2026, and the effective date of the increased license fees as January 1, 2027. This Act requires a greater than majority vote for passage because § 10 of Article VIII of the Delaware Constitution requires the affirmative vote of three-fifths of the members elected to each house of the General Assembly to increase the effective rate of a tax or fee levied by the State.
This Act shall be known and may be cited as the “Broadband Resiliency, Public Safety, and Quality Act.” This Act confers jurisdiction upon the Delaware Public Service Commission to exercise oversight related to the resiliency, reliability, and public safety of broadband service and Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) networks operating in Delaware. The Act requires the Commission to promulgate regulations to effectuate its oversight authority. The Act grants the Commission the power to investigate, audit, and inspect any broadband service or VoIP provider’s facilities to assess compliance with safety and resiliency requirements. The Act also grants the Commission the power to order corrective actions or impose penalties consistent with Chapter 1 of Title 26, if deficiencies are found. The Act requires the Commission to issue an annual report to the Governor, the General Assembly, and the Director and Librarian of the Division of Legislative Services, no later than March 31, summarizing the state of broadband and VoIP resiliency, emergency performance, and recommendations for improvement. The Act also requires the Commission to establish and maintain a public reporting system to receive and document complaints regarding broadband service and Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) service quality, network outages, or unsafe conditions associated with communications infrastructure, including deteriorated or abandoned copper plant. The Act also requires the Commission to review and, where appropriate, investigate complaints to determine whether a reported issue presents a risk to public safety or violates applicable standards. The Commission may then require corrective action by the provider and may publish periodic summaries of complaints and resolutions to promote transparency and accountability.
This resolution designates April 19-25, 2026, as "Delaware Library Week" in the State of Delaware and thanks librarians and library workers for their contributions to our state's education, culture, and quality of life.
This House Concurrent Resolution recognizes the month of April 2026 as “Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Awareness Month” in the State of Delaware.
This Act establishes worker protections for employees who work in a warehouse distribution center. This Act requires employers to provide each employee with a written description of any quota the employee may be subject to during their scope of employment. This Act prohibits an employer from requiring an employee to meet a quota that would prevent the employee from being able to have meal and rest periods as required by Department of Labor standards. Adverse action may not be taken against an employee by an employer for failure to meet a quota that does not allow for meal and rest periods. The Act permits an employee to request a written description when they believe a quota prohibited them from receiving appropriate meal or rest periods. Any discriminatory or retaliatory action taken against an employee within 90 days of the employee making a written request or complaint creates a rebuttable presumption of retaliation by the employer. The Act establishes the Secretary of Labor’s authority to enforce and pass regulations to effectuate this Act, including remedies and relief available to the Department of Labor.
Maddy summaryThis bill designates April 2026 as "National Fair Housing Month" within the State of Delaware. It directly affects state government officials and encourages public awareness of fair housing issues during that month. The resolution serves as a symbolic recognition rather than creating new laws or regulations. No changes to existing policies or funding are included in this measure.
Maddy summarySenate Concurrent Resolution 164 officially designates April 2026 as Child Abuse Prevention Month within the State of Delaware. This legislative action serves as a symbolic recognition intended to encourage awareness and focus on child safety initiatives during that specific period.
This Concurrent Resolution recognizes sundown on April 13, 2026, through nightfall on April 14, 2026, as Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day. It honors the memory of the six million Jewish men, women, and children murdered by the Nazi regime and its collaborators during the Holocaust, recognizes the courage and resilience of Jewish survivors and those who resisted oppression, and urges all residents of Delaware to reflect on the lessons of the Holocaust and stand against Antisemitism, hatred, and intolerance in all forms.
Maddy summaryHCR 109 designates the week of April 11 through April 17, 2026, as Black Maternal Health Awareness Week throughout the state of Delaware. This legislative measure is a formal recognition intended to highlight the importance of maternal health outcomes for Black women during that specific period. The bill does not create new laws, allocate funding, or change government operations; it serves solely as a symbolic declaration passed by both the House and Senate.
