Rep. Bill Bush

This Act prohibits a school district or charter school from selling or serving breakfast, lunch, or competitive food on campus during the school day that contains the color additive Red dye 40 (CAS no. 25956-17-6). Competitive foods are sold through the school nutrition programs, and include items sold in vending machines on campus or served a la carte. Red dye 40 (CAS no. 25956-17-6) is a synthetic food coloring derived from petroleum. It is found in food products such as cereal, beverages, gelatins, puddings, popsicles, chips, dairy products, and confections. Red dye 40 is used solely to enhance the appearance of food and does not provide any nutritional value. Consumption of Red dye 40 has been associated with hyperactivity, aggression, and other neurobehavioral problems in some children. Red dye 40 may also be linked with migraines and learning difficulties. The European Union requires a warning label to be placed on food products with Red dye 40, stating that it “may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children”. California became the first state to pass a prohibition on the provision of and sale of foods in schools that contain Red dye 40. Presently, at least 6 other states have introduced legislation to prohibit Red dye 40 in schools. This Act is effective immediately and is to be implemented beginning July 1, 2026. The Department of Education and local education agencies will use the period leading up to the implementation date as a planning and preparation year.

Maddy summaryHouse Concurrent Resolution 59 is a commemorative resolution that honors the life and legacy of Harvey Milk. It also commemorates what would have been his 95th birthday on May 22, 2025.

Maddy summaryHCR 52 is a resolution that formally recognizes the last Monday of May as Memorial Day.

This Concurrent Resolution recognizes the contributions of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. chapters in the State of Delaware and declares May 20, 2025, to be “Delta Day at the Delaware Capital.”

Maddy summarySenate Concurrent Resolution 80 designates May 2025 as "Lyme Disease Awareness Month" in the State of Delaware. This resolution aims to raise public awareness about Lyme disease.

Maddy summaryHouse Concurrent Resolution 53 officially recognizes May 17, 2025, as "Armed Forces Day" in the state of Delaware. This resolution serves to honor and acknowledge the service of the United States Armed Forces.

This Concurrent Resolution commends the 2025 Delaware Educational Support Professional of the Year, Melissa Wilson, and all of the District/Charter Network Educational Support Professionals of the Year.

This resolution recognizes and commends the Theta Zeta Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, for its years of exemplary service to the Dover community, with a focus on educational equity, health advocacy, civic engagement, and empowering women and children. The chapter’s work reflects the sorority’s historic legacy of scholarship, service, sisterhood, and finer womanhood.

This Concurrent Resolution recognizes the escalating HIV crisis in Delaware and the drastic reduction in federal HIV prevention funding. The Resolution encourages healthcare providers, advocacy organizations, and community leaders to collaborate in exploring avenues to reduce HIV infections and ensuring equitable access to preventative care statewide.

This resolution acknowledges the critical and immediate need for funding for community-based mental health services. It recognizes the expertise and importance of Community Mental Health providers and its workforce to Delawareans with mental illness to our state on the occasion of May 14, 2025, as “Community Mental Health Workforce” Advocacy Day, co-sponsored by the Ability Network of Delaware.