Bill > HB208

This bill amends Title 29 of the Delaware Code to fundamentally change how the state makes payments to government vendors. Specifically, the legislation eliminates the traditional use of paper checks and mandates that all vendor payments for goods or services be made exclusively through three electronic payment methods: direct deposit (ACH Payment), Single Use Account (SUA Payment), or the State's Procurement Card (PCARD Payment). These new requirements apply to all state departments, commissions, and boards, with the important caveat that exceptions can be granted only through joint approval from the Office of the State Treasurer and the Division of Accounting. The bill deliberately excludes certain types of payments from this mandate, including single payment vouchers, one-time supplier payments, year-end forced payouts by the Division of Accounting, and legal settlements. By restricting payment methods to electronic channels, the bill aims to enhance payment efficiency, improve financial security, and modernize the state's payment processes.