Delaware · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 117: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 3 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LEASES OF STATE-OWNED LAND.
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- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
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Plain-language summary
HB 117 is a bill introduced in the Delaware House on April 10, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 3 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LEASES OF STATE-OWNED LAND. Primary sponsor: Bill Carson (Democratic), Kyra Hoffner (Democratic). It lists 7 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 11, 2025): Reported Out of Committee (Agriculture) in Senate with 5 Favorable.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
This Act requires the State and any political subdivision of the State to notify the Farm Bureau when State-owned land is listed for bidding for agricultural use. This requirement applies to land that is at least 10 acres in size and is used or intended to be used for agricultural use. The requirement to notify the Farm Bureau is in addition to, and not in lieu of, any other notice required by law.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Carson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
| Kyra Hoffner | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Stephanie Bolden | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2 |
| Bill Bush | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Rich Collins | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 41 |
| Dave Lawson | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 15 |
| Danny Short | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| Dave Wilson | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 18 |
| Lyndon Yearick | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 34 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Reported Out of Committee (Agriculture) in Senate with 5 Favorable
- Assigned to Agriculture Committee in Senate
- Passed By House. Votes: 34 YES 7 ABSENT
- Amendment HA 1 to HB 117 - Passed In House by Voice Vote
- Reported Out of Committee (Agriculture) in House with 1 Favorable, 8 On Its Merits
- Amendment HA 1 to HB 117 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
- Introduced and Assigned to Agriculture Committee in House