Sen. Brian Pettyjohn

This resolution establishes a Retail Crime Prevention Task Force. The co-chairs of the Task Force are directed to compile a report containing a summary of the Task Force’s work regarding the issues assigned to it, including any findings and recommendations related to those issues, and submit the report no later than February 1, 2026.

This Resolution recognizes February 5, 2025, as “National Girls & Women in Sports Day” in the State of Delaware, to celebrate the achievements of girls and women in sports and raise awareness and support for upholding Title IX protections for future generations of athletes.

Maddy summaryThis concurrent resolution designates February 16-22, 2025, as "Grain Bin Safety Week" in Delaware. It recognizes the serious risks of grain handling - citing that over 900 engulfment incidents occurred nationwide with a 62% fatality rate in 50 years - and aims to raise awareness about preventing injuries and deaths in agriculture. The resolution directly affects Delaware’s agricultural community, including farmers, workers, and safety organizations, by promoting education on grain bin hazards. It does not create new laws or allocate funding but serves as a symbolic commitment to safety awareness.

This concurrent resolution designates February 2025, as “Career and Technical Education Month” in the State of Delaware to urge all citizens to become familiar with the services and benefits offered by the career and technical education programs in their communities and to support and participate in these programs to enhance their individual skills and productivity.

This resolution recognizes the Easterseals/CAI Volleyball Challenge occurring March 8 at University of Delaware Carpenter Sports Building, an event that raises funds for an organization providing services and support to Delawareans with disabilities and senior citizens and their families.

This Act establishes that State government offices are to close when a National Day of Mourning is declared due to the death of a current or former President.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Concurrent Resolution designates January 9, 2025, as "Law Enforcement Appreciation Day" in Delaware. It symbolically honors Delaware law enforcement officers for their service without creating new policies, requirements, or funding. The resolution expresses legislative gratitude for officers' dedication to community safety and public protection. As a ceremonial measure, it has no direct legal or financial impact on residents or agencies.

This Senate Concurrent Resolution honors and recognizes the leadership, achievements, and sacrifices of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and urges all citizens of the First State to participate fittingly in the observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on January 20, 2025.

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.