Sen. Dave Wilson

Maddy summarySCR 107 designates Monday, October 6, 2025, as "National Coaches Day" in Delaware. This symbolic resolution does not create legal obligations or funding but encourages statewide recognition of coaches' contributions. It affects no specific individuals or entities, serving solely as a ceremonial observance. The bill has no policy impact beyond raising awareness for coaches.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Concurrent Resolution (SCR 108) designates October 20-26, 2025, as "Free Speech Week" in Delaware. It is a commemorative resolution with no binding legal effect, intended to recognize and promote awareness of free speech principles. The resolution does not create new laws, alter existing policies, or directly affect any individuals or groups. It serves solely as a symbolic observance by the state legislature.

This Act updates certain statutory fees in Title 7 and establishes or updates certain permit and licensing fees found in 68 Del. Laws Ch. 86 (1991). These are fees charged for regulatory activities within the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) divisions of Air Quality, Waste and Hazardous Substances, Water, and Watershed Stewardship, most of which have not changed or been updated since 1991. The intent of the increased and new fees is to bring revenue generated by fees more in line with the cost of the regulatory programs and activities they support, including the cost of employees who work in those areas. The effective date for the fee changes is 180 days after enactment. Fees that are assessed by application or activity will be seen by applicants or permit holders the next time they apply for or renew permits or licenses after the effective date. Those who apply for permits or renewals before the effective date will pay current fees. Fees that are assessed on an annual basis will be seen by applicants the first time they pay the fee after the effective date. Certain fees for municipalities will not take effect until July 1, 2026 and will be billed at 50% of the new rate in the first year. DNREC is required to keep a complete list of fees and assessment on its public website. 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 any tax levied or license fee imposed.

This Act replaces the phrase "United States Armed Forces or of the National Guard" with "uniformed services of the United States," and defines "uniformed services of the United States" as meaning any of the 8 of the United States service branches and the National Guard. Usage of "Armed Forces" or "military" is often misunderstood to mean only the United States Army, United States Marine Corps, United States Navy, United States Air Force, United States Space Force, and United States Coast Guard. Using "uniformed services of the United States" more accurately includes the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corp. This Act makes clear that veterans all 8 services branches are qualified to obtain veteran designation on their driver licenses. This Act also makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.

This bill will improve customer service by extending the due date on toll violations from the thirty-first day to the sixty-first day, after the date the violation is transmitted. This bill amends the administrative fee by stating that the fee may be "up to" $25.

Maddy summarySCR 113 is a non-binding resolution designating November 2025 as "National Adoption Month" in Delaware. It does not create new laws or alter existing policies but serves to formally recognize and promote awareness of adoption-related causes within the state. The resolution is intended to support adoption efforts and honor adoption stories during that month. This measure affects Delaware's legislative recognition of adoption, without implementing concrete policy changes.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Concurrent Resolution (SCR 112) designates October 28, 2025, as "National First Responders Day" within Delaware. It is a ceremonial measure with no associated policy changes or funding, solely intended to recognize first responders. The resolution directly affects Delaware residents by establishing an official state observance day. It does not alter any laws, regulations, or services for first responders. The bill serves only to formally acknowledge their work on this specific date.

Maddy summarySCR 110 is a resolution designating September 7-13, 2025, as "National Assisted Living Week" in Delaware. It does not create new laws or policies but formally recognizes this week to highlight assisted living services within the state. The resolution directly affects Delaware residents by encouraging community awareness and appreciation for assisted living providers during that specific week. It has no financial impact or binding obligations, serving solely as a commemorative gesture.

This Act increases the monthly service, disability, and survivor pension for retired State employees. For pensions effective on or before June 30, 2005, the increase is 3%. For pensions effective after June 30, 2005, the increase is 2%.

This House Concurrent Resolution recognizes September 24, 2025, as Firefighter Suicide Awareness Day, September 25, 2025, as Emergency Medical Services Suicide Awareness Day, September 26, 2025, as Law Enforcement Suicide Awareness Day and September 27, 2025, as 911 Telecommunications Suicide Awareness Day, in Delaware.