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Bryant Richardson
(R) - Delaware
Delaware Senate District 21
In Office - Started: 11/05/2014

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SB157 An Act To Amend Title 10 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Providing For An Additional Family Court Judge In Sussex County. This Act increases the total number of Family Court judges from 17 to 18 to provide for 1 additional judge in Sussex County, which was funded in the fiscal year 2025 budget signed by the Governor on June 30, 2024. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB112 An Act To Rename The Delaware State Police Training Academy In Honor Of Colonel James L. Ford, Jr. This Act renames the Delaware State Police Training Academy as the "Colonel James L. Ford, Jr. State Police Training Academy" in honor of Colonel Fords lifelong dedication to public service. It acknowledges his distinguished career with the Delaware State Police, where he held various leadership roles, ultimately serving as Superintendent. The Act also recognizes his significant contributions to law enforcement training, education, and public safety, as well as his service as Cabinet Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security. Crossed Over
SCR85 Proclaiming The Month Of May 2025 As "community Action Month" In The State Of Delaware. This Senate Concurrent Resolution proclaims the month of May 2025 as "Community Action Month" in the State of Delaware. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SCR75 Recognizing September 2025 As "prostate Cancer Awareness Month In The State Of Delaware. This Senate Concurrent Resolution recognizes September 2025 as "Prostate Cancer Awareness Month" in the State of Delaware. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB4 An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Office Of Inspector General. This Act establishes an independent and nonpartisan Office of the Inspector General (OIG) and the position of the Inspector General. Under this Act, the OIG would be unique in state government as a non-political agency with a sole mission to investigate and prevent fraud, waste, mismanagement, corruption, and other abuse of governmental resources. The OIG will protect the health and safety of Delaware residents, assist in the recovery of misspent or inappropriately paid funds, and strengthen government integrity and the public trust in government operations by doing all of the following: Crossed Over
SB139 An Act To Amend Title 11 And Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Biological Evidence. This Act provides protections and rights to victims of sexual assault by doing all of the following: Crossed Over
HB159 An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To School Property Tax Exemptions. This Act gives a county, upon a county-wide reassessment of real property under § 8306(b) of Title 9, the authority to adopt an ordinance modifying the school property tax exemption amounts that were put in place on or before January 1, 1998. In doing so, this Act protects seniors and individuals with disabilities from significant school tax increases related to county-wide reassessments of property values. Crossed Over
SB88 An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Rules Of The Road. 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. Passed
SB76 An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Veteran Designation On Driver Licenses. 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. Passed
SB69 An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Foods And Beverages In Schools. 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. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB133 An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Distressed Cemetery Fund. This Act is a result of the Joint Legislative Oversight and Sunset Committee's review of the Delaware Cemetery Board. Based on the Committee's recommendation, this Act changes the Office of Auditor of Account's obligation to audit the Distressed Cemetery Fund from annually to at least once every 5 years. This Act also updates the name of the Office of Auditor of Accounts. Crossed Over
SB54 An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Joint Legislative And Oversight Committee. This Act is from the Joint Legislative Oversight and Sunset Committee, to remove the provision that a committee member who participates virtually in a committee meeting is not counted toward quorum. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB49 An Act To Amend Title 20 And Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Driving Restrictions During A State Of Emergency. In a state of emergency, getting information to the public as quickly as possible is vital to the safety of the community. This Act provides protections to those who provide these essential communication and broadcasting services by deeming them "first informers." Under this Act, first informers are exempt from driving restrictions that the Governor may impose during a state of emergency. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB48 An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Disorderly Conduct. This Act adds intentional interference with the operation of a school bus to the offense of disorderly conduct. Intentional interference with a school bus may include boarding a school bus and refusing to exit after being lawfully ordered to do so by the school bus driver; wrongfully restricting the movement of a school bus; or threatening the school bus driver, a student, or any passenger entering, leaving, or waiting for a school bus. A student or passenger otherwise authorized to be on the school bus in the ordinary course of business may not be guilty of disorderly conduct for intentional interference with the operation of a school bus. Crossed Over
SB143 An Act To Amend Title 12 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Fiduciary Access To Digital Assets And Digital Accounts. Ohio recently adopted Bradens Law, named after Braden Markus. Braden, a high school student, tragically took his own life after being coerced into sharing sensitive photographs online and then threatened with release of the photographs on social media if he did not pay money. Bradens parents, Jenn and Jarod, endured months of anguish after being denied access to Bradens personal cell phone records. In response, part of Bradens Law requires courts to adjudicate a parent or legal guardians request for an order directing access to a deceased minors digital assets and digital accounts within 30 days. In Committee
SCR78 Proclaiming The Month Of May 2025 "cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month" In The State Of Delaware. This Senate Concurrent Resolution proclaims the month of May 2025 "Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month" in the State of Delaware. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB81 An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Teacher Salaries. This Act removes the time restriction that only allowed for certain teachers or specialists who were hired after August 9, 2023, to obtain additional experience credit for purposes of salary computation. This Act would allow for teachers or specialists hired before August 9, 2023, to qualify for the same experience credit for purposes of salary computation. Crossed Over
SB86 An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Delaware Volunteer Fire Service Revolving Loan Fund. Currently, the Delaware Volunteer Fire Service Revolving Loan Fund may only obtain funding from the General Assembly through appropriation. This Act would allow for funding and donations to be made by any person, charitable organizations, and counties of the State. When a county contributes to the Fund, the Act requires the Fund ensure county specific contributions are spent on loans to fire companies within that county. Crossed Over
SB12 An Act To Amend Title 18 And Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Delaware Pre Authorization Act Of 2025. This Legislation is the Delaware Pre-Authorization Reform Act of 2025. Crossed Over
SB66 An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Sex Offender Community Notification. Beginning in 2002, schools, school districts, and licensed child care providers have been required to keep binders of community notifications with information about registered sex offenders. This requirement was enacted based on recommendation from the Community Notification Task Force that schools have a role in community awareness. However, this requirement has created financial, administrative, and emotional burdens for staff who maintain the binders. The binders are rarely reviewed by the public and they do not necessarily provide up-to-date information or information on sex offenders in the immediate geographic area of the school, school district, or licensed child care provider. Additionally, in its March 31, 2002, report, the Community Notification School Task Force found that schools do not have the expertise to answer inevitable questions regarding the nature of particular offenses or the risk posed by particular offenders, and that it is not an appropriate role for educators to answer those questions. Crossed Over
SCR81 Recognizing May 22, 2025, As Stop The Bleed Day In The State Of Delaware. This resolution recognizes May 22, 2025, as Stop the Bleed Day in the State of Delaware and encourages all residents to become informed and trained in bleeding-control techniques that can save lives. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB64 An Act To Amend Title 7 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative And Co2 Emissions Trading Program Auction Proceeds. Subchapter 11-A of Title 7 delineates the Regional Green House Gas initiative, including where proceeds from C02 allowance auctions shall be expended. This Act fixes the overall amount of proceeds directed to purposes currently in the Delaware Code to 2025 levels and instructs DNREC that any auction proceeds above 2025 levels be directed to a rebate program to defray the cost of electricity to ratepayers. Under this Act, Delmarva Power and Light would receive the rebate amounts and be required to distribute those proceeds in the form of electric bill reeducations to retail electric customers. In Committee
HB68 An Act To Amend Title 1 Of The Delaware Code To Make March 9th The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion Day. This Act provides that March 9 will be known as 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion Day and will be commemorated in this State by appropriate ceremonies to honor the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion members. In commemorating such a day, citizens are encouraged to write and mail letters to family, friends, military personnel, and veterans to recognize postal employees and the important service these employees provide in connecting us to each other. Passed
SB119 An Act Directing The State Registrar Of Vital Statistics To Issue A Birth Certificate With The Name Of The Father Of Levi Ryan Murray. There is a conflict in Delaware law related to determining whether the name of the husband who dies during the period between the creation of the embryo and placement of the embryo should or can be entered on the birth certificate as the father of the child conceived. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB6 An Act To Amend Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Delaware Pre-authorization Act Of 2025. This Legislation is the Delaware Pre-Authorization Reform Act of 2025. In Committee
HB166 An Act To Amend Title 11 And Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Child Sexual Abuse Material. This Act changes the term child pornography to child sexual abuse material. In Committee
SCR74 Designating The Week Of May 11-17, 2025, As "charter Schools Week" In The State Of Delaware. This Senate Concurrent Resolution designates the week of May 11-17, 2025, as "Charter Schools Week" in the State of Delaware and commends Delaware's public charter schools for their efforts in educating Delaware students. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB70 An Act To Amend Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Genetic Counselors. This Act allows licensed genetic counselors to order genetic tests. Passed
HB67 An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Removal Of Motor This Act creates a new chapter in Title 21 pertaining to the towing of vehicles without the consent of the owner or operator. It makes violations of the chapter an unlawful practice enforceable by the Consumer Protection Unit of the Department of Justice. The Act creates the following requirements for the towing and storage of vehicles without the consent of the owner or operator: Crossed Over
SB142 An Act To Amend Title 11 And Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Sexual Extortion. In 2022, the FBI reported that law enforcement received over 7,000 reports related to the financial sexual extortion of minors, resulting in 3,000 victims and more than a dozen suicides. In 2023, South Carolina adopted Gavins Law in honor of Gavin Guffey, the son of Representative Brandon Guffey. Gavin was victim of sexual extortion, which led him to tragically take his own life at only 17 years old. Gavins Law created the crime of sexual extortion. In Committee
SB135 An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Grants-in-aid. This bill creates the Grants-In-Aid Committee. The Committee is a joint committee of the Senate and House of Representatives. The purpose of the Committee is to view applications for grants-in-aid and to develop and recommend to the Joint Finance Committee the grants-in-aid appropriations bill. In Committee
SB140 An Act To Amend Title 7 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Department Of Natural Resources And Environmental Control. This Act prohibits the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control from promulgating rules and regulations restricting the sale of fuel-powered cars, trucks, and SUVs in Delaware. This Act does not change the emission standards fuel-powered vehicles must currently meet. The provisions of this bill would be retroactive to March 1, 2023. In Committee
SB79 An Act To Amend Title 13 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Termination Of Parental Rights And Adoption Proceedings. This Act creates a right to free legal counsel for certain relatives seeking to terminate parental rights and adopt a child in the relatives family who has been in the custody of the Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families (Department). The right to free legal counsel applies at all stages of the termination of parental rights proceedings, including any appeals. This Act also requires the Department or a licensed agency with which the Department contracts to prepare and file the social study and report required as part of the termination of parental rights and adoption proceedings at no cost to the relative. In Committee
HCR50 Honoring Delaware Mothers Who Have Lost A Child As A Result Of Gun Violence. This Resolution honors all mothers in Delaware who have lost a child as a result of gun violence. This Resolution also encourages public awareness of the lasting impact that gun violence has on our communities and residents in Delaware. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SCR64 Designating May 2025 As "small Business Month" In The State Of Delaware. This Senate Concurrent Resolution designates May 2025 as "Small Business Month" in the State of Delaware. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB94 An Act To Amend Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Respiratory Care Practitioners. This Act updates the Respiratory Care Advisory Council to the Board of Medical Licensure and Disciplines enabling act to allow qualified licensed respiratory therapists to perform all duties associated with extracorporeal life support. Under the current law, respiratory therapists are authorized to assist with such support but may not administer medication during the process. As a result, a therapist is required to wait for another licensed professional to do so, resulting in delays to patient care. This bill eliminates this delay in patient care and allows qualified respiratory therapists to work within the full scope of their training. Crossed Over
HB27 An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Delaware Anti-trafficking Action Council. This Act makes changes to the operating requirements for the Delaware Anti-Trafficking Action Council. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB24 An Act To Amend The Charter Of The Town Of Delmar Relating To Nominations And Elections And The Power To Borrow Money And Issue Bonds. This Bill amends the Charter of the Town of Delmar in multiple respects. In Section 7 of the Charter, which involves Nominations and Elections, every person over the age of 18 years who has resided in the town for 30 days prior to the election will be permitted to vote in the election, as opposed to the previous six-month residency requirement. The Town of Delmar will also adopt the State's Voter Registration System as the source of its list of registered voters but reserves the right to deny any names from the list of voters who have moved from the Town, no longer own property within the Town, or are otherwise disqualified from voting. Section 24 of the Charter is also amended to raise the permissible bond amount to be authorized via resolution by Town Council from one million to 10 million dollars. Crossed Over
HB23 An Act To Amend Title 10 And Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Human Trafficking. This Act makes the following changes to human trafficking law: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SCR59 Recognizing April 28 To May 3, 2025, As "auctioneers Week" In The State Of Delaware. This Senate Concurrent Resolution recognizes April 28 to May 3, 2025, as "Auctioneers Week" in the State of Delaware. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SCR65 Requesting The State Of Delaware, The City Of Dover, And Kent County Levy Court Coordinate With The City Of Wilmington To Relocate The Caesar Rodney Equestrian Statue To The Green In Dover, The John Dickinson Plantation, Or Another Suitable Location Before The Semiquincentennial Celebration. This Senate Concurrent Resolution requests that the State of Delaware, the City of Dover, and Kent County Levy Court coordinate with the City of Wilmington to relocate the Caesar Rodney Equestrian Statue to The Green in Dover, the John Dickinson Plantation, or another suitable location before the Semiquincentennial Celebration. Introduced
SCR55 Recognizing April 18, 2025, As "national Line Worker Appreciation Day" In The State Of Delaware. This Senate Concurrent Resolution recognizes April 18, 2025, as "National Line Worker Appreciation Day" in the State of Delaware. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB80 An Act To Amend Title 26 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Renewable Energy Portfolio Standards. The Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) is the percentage of electricity that utilities must source from renewables. This is presently set at 25% and will increase annually, culminating at 40% in 2035. In Committee
SCR48 Recognizing April 2025 As "child Abuse Prevention Month" In The State Of Delaware. This Senate Concurrent Resolution recognizes April 2025 as "Child Abuse Prevention Month" in the State of Delaware. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SJR3 Directing All Electric Public Utilities In Delaware To Participate In A Study To Be Undertaken By The Delaware Sustainable Energy Utility To Assess And Analyze The Costs And Benefits Of The Adoption Of Energy Storage Systems In Delaware, And Directing The Delaware Sustainable Energy Utility To Conduct A Pilot Program With The Participation And Cooperation Of Certain Electric Utilities To Develop And Deploy Pilot Projects Involving Battery Storage Systems In Delaware. Energy Storage Systems provide benefits to the electric grid, including grid stabilization, managing peak energy demand, and providing backup power during outages. Energy Storage Systems can provide substantial cost savings to residential, commercial, and industrial electricity customers. The construction of Energy Storage Systems will promote economic growth and job creation in Delaware. This resolution directs the Delaware Sustainable Energy Utility (DESEU) to initiate and undertake a study to assess and analyze the costs and benefits of the adoption of Energy Storage Systems, both in front of and behind the meter, by all electric public utilities in Delaware. The resolution also directs the DESEU to conduct a pilot program and provide guidance and a level of funding, to be determined by the DESEU, to support Delmarva Power & Light Company, the Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation, the Delaware Electric Cooperative, and one independent power producer to deploy at least one battery storage pilot project in Delaware to serve their Delaware service territory. The DESEU is to submit a comprehensive report detailing the findings from the battery storage pilot program and the cost-benefit study and analysis of Energy Storage Systems in Delaware on or before June 1, 2026. Crossed Over
HCR34 Recognizing The Month Of April 2025 As "national Donate Life Month" In Delaware. This Concurrent Resolution recognizes the month of April 2025 as "National Donate Life Month" in the State of Delaware. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SCR51 Designating April 2025, As The "month Of The Military Child" In The State Of Delaware. This Senate Concurrent Resolution designates April 2025, as the "Month of the Military Child" in the State of Delaware. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SCR33 Designating March 26, 2025, As Epilepsy Awareness Day" In Delaware. This Concurrent Resolution designates March 26, 2025, as "Epilepsy Awareness Day" in Delaware and calls upon State agencies and the people of Delaware to undertake suitable efforts to increase epilepsy awareness. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB92 An Act To Amend Title 7 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Environmental Control By Repealing The Delaware Advanced Clean Car Program Under Regulation 1140 Of Title 7 Of The Delaware Administrative Code And Adopting The Delaware Low Emission Vehicle Program. This bill repeals the Delaware Advanced Clean Air Program and adopts the Delaware Low Emissions Program thereby terminating the Electric Vehicle Mandate. In Committee
SCR42 Commemorating The Outstanding Achievements And Contributions Made By Scottish Americans To The United States By Recognizing April 6, 2025, As "tartan Day" In The State Of Delaware. This resolution designates April 6, 2025, as "National Tartan Day" and commemorates the outstanding achievements and contributions made by Scottish-Americans to the United States. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB38 An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Retired Law-enforcement Animals. This Act provides financial support to owners who adopt a horse that retired from serving with the Department of Correction, State or Capitol police, the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, or the Office of the State Fire Marshal. The owners of these retired-law enforcement horses may be reimbursed up to $3,000 annually for veterinary care expenses and farrier services paid by the owner for the care of the retired law-enforcement horse. The Department that the retired law-enforcement horse assisted shall issue veterinary care and farrier services reimbursements and promulgate regulations to create a reimbursement process for retired law-enforcement horses. Crossed Over
HB112 An Act To Amend Titles 15 And 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Photographic Identification In Delaware Elections And Obtaining Nondriver Identification Cards. To protect the integrity of our elections, this Act provides that in order to vote, a voter, prior to being permitted to vote, must be able to present a photographic identification, specifically a Drivers License or a Nondriver Identification Card issued by the Division of Motor Vehicles, or a United States Passport or a military identification card. In order to make obtaining an identification card easier on the general public, the first nondriver identification card issued by the Division shall be free, as opposed to the current fee of $40.00. Subsequent cards, upon expiration, will be issued for a reduced fee of $20.00. Department of Elections for each county will now be required to conduct at lest 2 countywide programs at locations reasonably convenient and accessible to the citizens. In Committee
SCR43 Recognizing Christian Holy Week And Passover In The State Of Delaware. This Concurrent Resolution recognizes Christian Holy Week and Passover in the State of Delaware. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB37 An Act To Amend Title 13 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Free Legal Counsel For Relatives Of Certain Children In Adoption Proceedings. This Act creates a right to free legal counsel for a relative seeking to adopt a child in the relatives family after parental rights over the child have been terminated and the child is in the custody of the Delaware Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families. Relatives of a child for whom adoption is being sought who are eligible for free legal counsel in adoption proceedings include siblings, grandparents, uncles, aunts, first cousins, first cousins once removed, great-grandparents, grandaunts or granduncles, half-siblings, stepparents, stepsiblings, stepaunts or stepuncles, or stepgrandparents. In Committee
SCR18 Creating A Task Force To Study Nuclear Energy In Delaware. This resolution establishes the Delaware Nuclear Energy Feasibility Task Force to examine the feasibility, economic impact, regulatory considerations, energy reliability, and environmental implications of deploying Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) in Delaware. Crossed Over
SCR35 Recognizing March 29, 2025, As "national Vietnam War Veterans Day In The State Of Delaware. This Senate Concurrent Resolution recognizes March 29, 2025, as "National Vietnam War Veterans Day" in Delaware. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB46 An Act To Amend Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Parental Consent For Minors Seeking An Abortion. Like House Bill 46, this Act ensures that no physician or medically authorized person shall perform an abortion upon a child under the age of 16 without having obtained parental consent, except in cases of medical emergency or if the Family Court adjudicates that the minor is mature and well-informed enough to make the decision independently, or obtaining parental consent is not in the best interest of the minor, such as in cases of abuse, neglect, or coercion. In Committee
SCR31 Proclaiming April 2025 As "second Chance Month" In The State Of Delaware. This Senate Concurrent Resolution proclaims April 2025 as "Second Chance Month" in the State of Delaware. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB5 An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Legislative Oversight Of Agency Regulations. This Act requires that an enacted state agency regulation will automatically expire unless explicitly reauthorized by the General Assembly to continue. This Act creates the Joint Committee on Oversight of Agency Regulations (Committee) to engage in review and oversight of regulations adopted by State agencies and recommend to the General Assembly whether or not the regulations should be allowed to expire. In Committee
HCR12 Honoring The Men And Women Of The National Guard Association Of Delaware For Their Service In Advocating, Organizing, Training, And Equipping The National Guard In Support Of The Defense Of Our State And Nation. This Resolution pays tribute to the men and women of the Delaware National Guard for their service and sacrifices in support of defending our state and nation, and recognizes the outstanding advocacy provided by the National Guard Association of Delaware Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HCR19 Recognizing March 21, 2025, As "rock Your Socks For World Down Syndrome Day". This House Concurrent Resolution designates the 21st day of the Month of March 2025 as Rock Your Socks for World Down Syndrome Day and celebrates the beauty and contributions that people with Down syndrome make in Delaware. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB20 An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Employer Contributions To Deferred Compensation. The State of Delaware previously offered an employer match for state employee contributions to the deferred compensation program. The purpose of the match was to help state employees save and build wealth for retirement and to enable state government to recruit and retain talent by offering a valuable retirement savings benefit. In July 2008, during the Great Recession, the State suspended the employer match to cut costs. Every year since fiscal year 2008, the General Assembly has written in the annual appropriations bill: It is the intent of the General Assembly that this program be reinstated when funding becomes available. In Committee
SB55 An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Gender Transition Procedures. This Act prohibits gender transition surgery for children due to the potential for an irrevocable procedure occurring when there is a significant probability that children will come to identify with their biological gender. In Committee
HB31 An Act To Amend Title 6 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Veterans' Benefits And Trade Practices. This act regulates persons who receive compensation for advising or assisting with veterans' benefits earned by serving our nation in the military. This bill would not prohibit persons or business entities from receiving compensation for advice to Veterans that is unrelated to veteran claims or services available to veterans from the V.A. or its accredited agencies. Investment, insurance, banking, and other advice or services not provided by the V.A., or its accredited agencies may be obtained by veterans and fees charged for such services. In Committee
SB65 An Act To Amend Title 7 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Terminating The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative And Co2 Emission Trading Program. This Act removes Delaware from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) as the state has already exceeded its CO2 reduction goals, cutting emissions by 45%. Despite this progress, Delaware faces high electricity costs and slow economic growth, ranking 46th in GDP growth. RGGI compliance costs are passed on to consumers, making energy more expensive for families and businesses. States outside RGGI have maintained lower energy prices while still reducing emissions. Exiting the program will allow Delaware to pursue policies that support both economic growth and energy affordability. In Committee
SB50 An Act To Amend The Laws Of Delaware Relating To The Bond And Capital Improvements Act Of The State Of Delaware And Certain Of Their Authorities For The Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2025. This Act amends the Fiscal Year 2025 Bond and Capital Improvements Act to (1) authorize local bond shares to adjust for William Penn High School in the Colonial School District. Further, this Act amends Fiscal Year 2025 Bond and Capital Improvements Act to (2) authorize the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, with concurrence of the Controller General and the Co-Chairs of the Joint Committee on Capital, to transfer any necessary spending authority from the Cultural Access Fund; (3) revise allocations to the City of Dover and Downtown Dover Partnership; (4) revise the allocation for the University of Delaware for Deferred Maintenance from Laboratories to Campus Improvements; (5) revise the State and Local share allocations for the Smyrna Roof Replacement project and authorizes School Construction Market Pressure to be transferrable between Fiscal Years 2023 and 2024 to achieve allocations; (6) adjust School Safety and Security funding from the Department of Safety and Homeland Security, Delaware State Police, Special Investigation to reflect State Bureau of Identification; (7) removes the requirement of school districts and charter schools to obligate prior fiscal year MCI funds prior to utilizing Enhanced MCI; (8) authorize the transfer of any remaining funds from Legislative Hall major and minor capital improvement appropriations to be used for the Legislative Hall Garage/Expansion project; (9) authorize the transfer of any remaining funds from the Domestic Violence Coordinating Feasibility Study to the Criminal Justice Council for Family Justice Center startup costs; (10) authorizes the transfer of funds allocated for the Scannell Readiness Center and up to $500,000 of available Minor Capital Improvements to cover the project for the Bethany Beach Training Barracks; (11) authorizes funds from Capital School Districts Certificate of Necessity (CN 2113A) to be used to support new facilities for the Kent County Community School and Kent County Secondary ILC; (12) authorize the Department of Transportation to use Community Transportation Funds for one-time reimbursements for various projects; (13) reprograms funding from the Community Redevelopment/Reinvestment Fund from Downtown Milford, Inc. to the Delaware State Fair, the Milford District Fee Public Library Commission, and Kent Sussex Industries; (14) authorize the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to perform an adaptive reuse study for the Delaware State Police Troop 7; and (15) remove the deadline date requiring Sussex County Council to adopt § 6961, Title 9 of the Delaware Code. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SCR4 Honoring The Leadership And Achievements Of African Americans And Urging The Celebration Of Black History Month. This Concurrent Resolution honors and recognizes the leadership and achievements of African Americans and urges the celebration of Black History Month. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SCR12 Establishing The Retail Crime Prevention Task Force. 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 Forces 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. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HCR5 Designating January 23, 2025, As "maternal Health Awareness Day" In The State Of Delaware. This House Concurrent Resolution designates January 23, 2025, as "Maternal Health Awareness Day" in the State of Delaware. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HCR4 Recognizing The Month Of January 2025 As "human Trafficking Awareness Month" In Delaware. This Concurrent Resolution recognizes January 2025 as Human Trafficking Awareness Month in Delaware. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SCR5 Recognizing The Easterseals/cai Volleyball Challenge And The Volleyball Ambassador, Penelope (penny) Pratz In The 20th Year Of Democrat And Republican Team Participation. 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. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SCR3 Honoring The Life And Work Of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. On The Occasion Of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day". 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. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SCR2 Recognizing January 9, 2025, As "law Enforcement Appreciation Day" In Delaware This Senate Concurrent Resolution recognizes January 9, 2025, as "Law Enforcement Appreciation Day" in the State of Delaware. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
Bill Bill Name Motion Vote Date Vote
HB34 An Act To Amend The Charter Of The City Of Newark Authorizing The City Of Newark To Levy A Tax On Colleges And Universities Within The City Of Newark. Senate Third Reading 05/22/2025 Yea
SB4 An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Office Of Inspector General. Senate Third Reading 05/22/2025 Yea
SB17 An Act To Amend Title 10, Title 11, And Title 19 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Crime Victims And Witnesses. Senate Third Reading 05/22/2025 Yea
HB20 An Act To Amend Title 19 Of The Delaware Code Related To Criminal Background Checks For Department Of Labor Employees, Contractors, And Subcontractors With Access To Confidential Or Sensitive Information. Senate Third Reading 05/22/2025 Yea
HB90 An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Sussex County Vocational-technical High School. Senate Third Reading 05/22/2025 Yea
SB10 An Act To Amend Title 11 And Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Modification Of Sentences Of Incarceration. Senate Third Reading 05/22/2025 Yea
SB102 An Act To Amend Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Board Of Electrical Examiners. Senate Third Reading 05/22/2025 Yea
SB134 An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Reverse Auctions. Senate Third Reading 05/22/2025 Yea
SB139 An Act To Amend Title 11 And Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Biological Evidence. Senate Third Reading 05/22/2025 Yea
SB148 An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Designation Of A State Dragonfly. Senate Third Reading 05/22/2025 Yea
HB177 An Act To Amend Chapter 459, Volume 84 Of The Laws Of Delaware, And Chapter 1, Volume 85 Of The Laws Of Delaware, Relating To The Registration Of Trade Names. Senate Third Reading 05/22/2025 Yea
SCR85 Proclaiming The Month Of May 2025 As "community Action Month" In The State Of Delaware. Senate Third Reading 05/22/2025 Yea
SCR84 Supporting The State Of Delawares Participation In The Southern Regional Education Boards Crisis Recovery Support Network. Senate Third Reading 05/22/2025 Yea
SR11 Designating The Month Of May 2025 As "lupus Awareness Month" In The State Of Delaware. Senate Third Reading 05/22/2025 Yea
SCR83 Designating May 25, 2025, As Africa Day In The State Of Delaware. Senate Third Reading 05/22/2025 Yea
SCR75 Recognizing September 2025 As "prostate Cancer Awareness Month In The State Of Delaware. Senate Third Reading 05/22/2025 Yea
HB74 An Act To Amend Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Insurance Examinations. Senate Third Reading 05/21/2025 Yea
SJR4 Directing The Department Of Natural Resources And Environmental Control To Commission An Architectural Study Of Kingston-upon Hull. Senate Third Reading 05/21/2025 Yea
SB112 An Act To Rename The Delaware State Police Training Academy In Honor Of Colonel James L. Ford, Jr. Senate Third Reading 05/21/2025 Yea
SB132 An Act To Amend Chapter 56, Title 25 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Residential Landlord-tenant Code. Senate Third Reading 05/21/2025 Yea
SB133 An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Distressed Cemetery Fund. Senate Third Reading 05/21/2025 Yea
SJR7 Directing The State Employee Benefits Committee And The Secretary Of Human Resources To Engage With Independent Consultants And Other Supply Chain Tactics For Cost Containment Of Prescription Drugs For State Employees And Retirees Insurance Programs. Senate Third Reading 05/21/2025 Yea
HCR59 Honoring The Life And Legacy Of Harvey Milk And Commemorating His 95th Birthday On May 22, 2025. Senate Third Reading 05/21/2025 Yea
HCR52 Recognizing The Last Monday Of May As Memorial Day. Senate Third Reading 05/21/2025 Yea
HCR57 Proclaiming The Week Of May 18th Through May 24, 2025, As Delaware Grown Week. Senate Third Reading 05/21/2025 Yea
SCR87 Directing The Delaware Department Of Transportation, The Division Of Motor Vehicles, The Delaware Department Of Justice, The Delaware State Police, And Other Law Enforcement Agencies In Delaware To Collaborate With Neighborng State And Regional Partners To Address The Growing Issue Of Counterfeit License Plates And Develop A Strategy To Protect Delaware Drivers From Fraudulent Use Of Their Vehicle Registrations. Senate Third Reading 05/21/2025 Yea
SB40 An Act To Amend Titles 10 And 25 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Manufactured Housing And Tenants Receivership Petitions. Senate Third Reading 05/20/2025 Yea
HB62 An Act To Amend Titles 22 And 26 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Termination Of Utility Services. Senate Third Reading 05/20/2025 Yea
HB68 An Act To Amend Title 1 Of The Delaware Code To Make March 9th The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion Day. Senate Third Reading 05/20/2025 Yea
HB103 An Act To Amend Title 12 And Title 13 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Decedents Estates And Fiduciary Relations. Senate Third Reading 05/20/2025 Yea
SB90 An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Delaware State Inspire Scholarship Program. Senate Third Reading 05/20/2025 Yea
SB106 An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Cell Phone Use In School. Senate Third Reading 05/20/2025 Yea
SJR6 Directing The Division Of Medicaid & Medical Assistance To Explore Children's Health Insurance Program Initiatives. Senate Third Reading 05/20/2025 Yea
SB15 An Act Concurring In A Proposed Amendment To Article Iii Of The Delaware Constitution Relating To Members Of The Governor's Cabinet. Senate Third Reading 05/20/2025 Yea
SB24 An Act To Amend Titles 14 And 19 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Public School Employment Relations Act And The Public Employment Relations Act. Senate Third Reading 05/20/2025 Nay
SB129 An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Prescription Opioid Funds And Litigation Authority. Senate Third Reading 05/20/2025 Yea
HCR40 Recognizing May 20, 2025, As Delta Day At The Delaware Capital. Senate Third Reading 05/20/2025 Yea
SCR81 Recognizing May 22, 2025, As Stop The Bleed Day In The State Of Delaware. Senate Third Reading 05/20/2025 Yea
SCR80 Designating The Month Of May 2025 As "lyme Disease Awareness Month" In The State Of Delaware. Senate Third Reading 05/20/2025 Yea
HCR58 Recognizing The Impact Of Project New Start In Supporting Successful Reentry For Justice-impacted Individuals In Delaware. Senate Third Reading 05/20/2025 Yea
SCR82 Recognizing May 2025 As "older Americans Month" In The State Of Delaware. Senate Third Reading 05/20/2025 Yea
HCR56 Recognizing May 20, 2025, As "direct Support Professional" Advocacy Day. Senate Third Reading 05/20/2025 Yea
SCR79 Commending The Food Bank Of Delaware And Its Network Of Program Partners For Its Contribution To The State Of Delaware. Senate Third Reading 05/20/2025 Yea
SB157 An Act To Amend Title 10 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Providing For An Additional Family Court Judge In Sussex County. Senate Third Reading 05/20/2025 Yea
SB49 An Act To Amend Title 20 And Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Driving Restrictions During A State Of Emergency. Senate Third Reading 05/15/2025 Yea
SB51 An Act To Amend The Charter Of The City Of Harrington Relating To The Power To Impose And Collect A Lodging Tax. Senate Third Reading 05/15/2025 Yea
HB41 An Act To Amend The Charter Of The Town Of Millsboro Relating To Annexation Of Territory And The Appointment Of Committees. Senate Third Reading 05/15/2025 Yea
SB66 An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Sex Offender Community Notification. Senate Third Reading 05/15/2025 Yea
SB86 An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Delaware Volunteer Fire Service Revolving Loan Fund. Senate Third Reading 05/15/2025 Yea
SB82 An Act To Amend Title 10 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Lethal Violence Protective Orders. Senate Third Reading 05/15/2025 Nay
SB93 An Act To Amend Title 12, Title 16, Title 21, And Title 31 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Third-party Decision Making. Senate Third Reading 05/15/2025 Yea
SB99 An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Special License Plates. Senate Third Reading 05/15/2025 Yea
SB111 An Act To Amend The Charter Of The Town Of Odessa. Senate Third Reading 05/15/2025 Yea
SB121 An Act To Amend The Charter Of The Town Of Dewey Beach. Senate Third Reading 05/15/2025 Yea
SCR73 Designating May 2025 As "haitian Heritage Month" In The State Of Delaware. Senate Third Reading 05/15/2025 Yea
HCR53 Recognizing May 17, 2025, As "armed Forces Day". Senate Third Reading 05/15/2025 Yea
HCR54 Commending Melissa Wilson Representing The Smyrna School District For Being Selected As Delaware's Educational Support Professional Of The Year For 2025 And Commending Each School District And Charter Networks Educational Support Professional Of The Year. Senate Third Reading 05/15/2025 Yea
SCR77 Proclaiming May 15, 2025, As Home Care Advocacy Day In The State Of Delaware. Senate Third Reading 05/15/2025 Yea
HCR49 Recognizing The Week Of May 11 Through May 17, 2025, As "national Hospital Week" In Delaware. Senate Third Reading 05/15/2025 Yea
SCR76 Recognizing The Theta Zeta Zeta Chapter Of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, For Its Outstanding Commitment And Service To The Dover Community. Senate Third Reading 05/15/2025 Yea
SCR74 Designating The Week Of May 11-17, 2025, As "charter Schools Week" In The State Of Delaware. Senate Third Reading 05/15/2025 Yea
SB12 An Act To Amend Title 18 And Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Delaware Pre Authorization Act Of 2025. Senate Third Reading 05/15/2025 Yea
SB33 An Act To Amend Title 22, Title 29, And Title 30 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Downtown Development Corridors And Districts. Senate Third Reading 05/14/2025 Yea
SB80 An Act To Amend Title 10 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Uniform Public Expression Protection Act. Senate Third Reading 05/14/2025 Absent
SB83 An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Rights Of Residents Of Long-term Care Facilities. Senate Third Reading 05/14/2025 Yea
SB81 An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Teacher Salaries. Senate Third Reading 05/14/2025 Yea
SB92 An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Uniform Health-care Decisions Act. Senate Third Reading 05/14/2025 Yea
SB108 An Act To Amend Chapter 2, Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Crimes And Deadly Weapons. Senate Third Reading 05/14/2025 Yea
SB113 An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Legislative Council. Senate Third Reading 05/14/2025 Absent
HCR48 Celebrating Homeschool Awareness Month In May 2025. Senate Third Reading 05/14/2025 Yea
HCR47 Recognizing Rising Hiv Infection Rates, Federal Funding Cuts, And Growing Health Disparities In Delaware. Senate Third Reading 05/14/2025 Yea
HCR45 Recognizing The Historic Sacrifices And Ongoing Contributions Of Delawares Community Mental Health Workforce Serving Vulnerable Adults With Severe And Persistant Mental Illness On May 14, 2025, As Community Mental Health Workforce Advocacy Day. Senate Third Reading 05/14/2025 Yea
SCR78 Proclaiming The Month Of May 2025 "cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month" In The State Of Delaware. Senate Third Reading 05/14/2025 Yea
SCR69 Making Amendments To The Port Of Wilmington Expansion Task Force Enabling Resolution. Senate Third Reading 05/14/2025 Yea
SB62 An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Disposal Of State-owned Property. Senate Third Reading 05/13/2025 Yea
HB43 An Act To Amend Title 10 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Appeals. Senate Third Reading 05/13/2025 Yea
SB63 An Act To Amend Title 19 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Labor. Senate Third Reading 05/13/2025 Nay
SB72 An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Public Drinking Water Systems. Senate Third Reading 05/13/2025 Yea
SB101 An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Definition Of The Patient-practitioner Relationship. Senate Third Reading 05/13/2025 Yea
SB71 An Act To Amend Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Medicare Supplement Policies. Senate Third Reading 05/13/2025 Yea
SB107 An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Interstate Compact For School Psychologists. Senate Third Reading 05/13/2025 Yea
SB109 An Act To Amend Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To A Social Work Licensure Compact. Senate Third Reading 05/13/2025 Yea
SB122 An Act To Amend Titles 16 And 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Health Care Workforce Planning. Senate Third Reading 05/13/2025 Yea
SCR71 Recognizing May 13, 2025, As "lyte Day In The State Of Delaware In Honor Of Leading Youth Through Empowerments Dedication To Advancing Educational Equity And Youth Leadership. Senate Third Reading 05/13/2025 Yea
SCR70 Recognizing May 13, 2025, As Delaware Local Government Day In The State Of Delaware. Senate Third Reading 05/13/2025 Yea
SCR72 Designating May 15, 2025, As Global Accessibility Awareness Day In The State Of Delaware. Senate Third Reading 05/13/2025 Yea
SCR68 Recognizing May 12, 2025, As "nemours Founders Day" In The State Of Delaware. Senate Third Reading 05/13/2025 Yea
HB9 An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Governmental Compensation Policy. Senate Third Reading 05/08/2025 Yea
SB48 An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Disorderly Conduct. Senate Third Reading 05/08/2025 Yea
SB51 An Act To Amend The Charter Of The City Of Harrington Relating To The Power To Impose And Collect A Lodging Tax. Senate Third Reading 05/08/2025 Yea
HB38 An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Requiring Institutions Of Higher Education To Keep And Provide Records As Part Of The Governmental Compensation Policy Subchapter. Senate Third Reading 05/08/2025 Yea
SB119 An Act Directing The State Registrar Of Vital Statistics To Issue A Birth Certificate With The Name Of The Father Of Levi Ryan Murray. Senate Third Reading 05/08/2025 Yea
SCR67 Recognizing May 2025 As "foster Care Month" In The State Of Delaware. Senate Third Reading 05/08/2025 Yea
HCR46 Recognizing May 5-9, 2025, As "teacher Appreciation Week". Senate Third Reading 05/08/2025 Yea
HCR41 Commending Shelby Borst Representing The Colonial School District For Being Selected As Delaware's State Teacher Of The Year For 2025 And Commending Each School District's Teacher Of The Year. Senate Third Reading 05/08/2025 Yea
HCR50 Honoring Delaware Mothers Who Have Lost A Child As A Result Of Gun Violence. Senate Third Reading 05/08/2025 Yea
SR10 Recognizing May 10, 2025, As "national Train Day In The State Of Delaware. Senate Third Reading 05/08/2025 Yea
SCR66 Designating The First Full Week Of May As "tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week" In Delaware. Senate Third Reading 05/08/2025 Yea
SB76 An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Veteran Designation On Driver Licenses. Senate Third Reading 05/07/2025 Yea
SB94 An Act To Amend Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Respiratory Care Practitioners. Senate Third Reading 05/07/2025 Yea
  Committee Position Rank
Detail Delaware Joint Capital Improvement Committee 5
Detail Delaware Joint Legislative Oversight and Sunset Committee 5
Detail Delaware Senate Banking, Business, Insurance and Technology Committee 2
Detail Delaware Senate Capital Improvement Committee 1
Detail Delaware Senate Elections and Government Affairs Committee 2
Detail Delaware Senate Judiciary Committee 2
Detail Delaware Senate Labor Committee 2
Detail Delaware Senate Legislative Oversight and Sunset Committee 2
Detail Delaware Senate Veterans Affairs Committee 5
State District Chamber Party Status Start Date End Date
DE Delaware Senate District 21 Senate Republican In Office 11/05/2014