Sen. Bryan Townsend

This Act makes changes to the Diamond State Port Corporation (“Corporation”). Specifically, this Act does the following: (1) Authorizes the Corporation’s Board of Directors (“Board”) to elect the Chair of the Board without the advice and consent of the Senate. Currently, the Governor appoints the Chair with the advice and consent of the Senate. (2) In Section 2, provides for a transition period after this Act takes effect to ensure the Board has a Chair until the Board elects a Chair under this Act. (3) Makes clear that the total membership of the Board is 14. The Director of the Division of Small Business was removed from the Board by Chapter 374 of Volume 81 of the Laws of Delaware, but the total number of members of the Board was not reduced to reflect the change. (4) Makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual. This Act requires a greater than majority vote for passage because § 1 of Article IX of the Delaware Constitution requires the affirmative vote of two-thirds of the members elected to each house of the General Assembly to amend a special act of incorporation.

Maddy summarySB 30 authorizes Delaware to issue general obligation bonds and revenue bonds for transportation and capital projects during fiscal year 2026. It appropriates funds from the Transportation Trust Fund and state general funds, reallocates existing funds, and sets spending rules for infrastructure improvements like roads and bridges. The bill directly affects Delaware taxpayers (through bond financing) and state agencies managing transportation infrastructure, such as the Delaware Transportation Authority. It does not create new policies but provides the financial mechanism to fund existing capital projects.

Maddy summaryHB 100 allocates state funding for government operations during the 2025-2026 fiscal year, covering agency budgets and setting spending rules for state departments. It establishes procedures for how funds can be used, including specific limitations on expenditures, and updates related state laws to align with these funding allocations. This bill directly affects all state agencies receiving funding under the 2026 budget.

Maddy summaryHB 101 allocates $17.56 million as a one-time supplemental appropriation to the Office of Management and Budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. This funding is designated for specific, existing projects managed through the Office of Management and Budget, not for new programs. The bill directly affects the Office of Management and Budget, which will distribute these funds to designated state projects. It is a procedural budget measure, pending action by the Appropriations Committee after its January 15, 2025, introduction.

This Concurrent Resolution provides for a Joint Session of the Senate and the House of Representatives to be convened for the purpose of announcing the vote for Governor and Lieutenant Governor of the State of Delaware.

This Resolution designates Sheri J. Knott as Bill Clerk of the House of Representatives and Dolores Michels as Assistant Bill Clerk of the House of Representatives to serve at the pleasure of the House of Representatives.

Maddy summaryThis resolution formally elects Melissa Minor-Brown as Speaker of the Delaware House of Representatives for the duration of the 153rd General Assembly. It directly affects Delaware's House leadership by establishing Minor-Brown in the role, with no policy changes or affected constituents beyond the legislative body itself. The bill is purely procedural, resolving the leadership position following the assembly's convening. It was introduced and passed by voice vote on January 14, 2025.

This Resolution designates Richard L. Puffer as Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives and Dolores Michels as Assistant Chief Clerk of the House of Representative to serve at the pleasure of the House of Representatives.

Maddy summaryHR 4 establishes procedural rules for handling ethics violations in Delaware's House of Representatives. It requires House members filing ethics complaints to submit written, sworn statements detailing specific alleged rule violations and supporting facts. The rules outline steps for the Ethics Committee, including confidential preliminary reviews, public disclosure timelines after formal complaints are issued, and structured disciplinary hearings. This bill directly affects House members accused of ethics breaches and the Ethics Committee responsible for investigating and adjudicating cases. It focuses solely on procedural mechanics, not on changing substantive ethics standards or outcomes.

Maddy summaryHR 3 establishes the official operating rules for Delaware's House of Representatives during the 153rd General Assembly. It sets meeting schedules (Tues/Thurs at 2:00 PM), defines procedures for committee assignments, voting, and introduces updated rules for virtual meetings during emergencies. The bill directly affects House members, staff, and committee operations by standardizing internal processes like quorum requirements and remote participation. It does not create new public policies or impact citizens, focusing solely on the House's internal governance.