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Delaware · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) · Bill

HB 222: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 3 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT.

Enacted Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

HB 222 is a bill introduced in the Delaware House on June 18, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 3 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT. Primary sponsor: Larry Lambert (Democratic), Nicole Poore (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (September 16, 2026): Signed by Governor.

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Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

This Act updates the fine structure for violations of the State Nutrient Management Program. Under this Act, the Commission may impose a fine of not less than $125 nor more than $5,000 for each violation. The current fine may be not less than $25 nor more than $1,000 for each violation.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Larry LambertPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse7
Nicole PoorePrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate12

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. Signed by Governor
  2. Passed By Senate. Votes: 14 YES 7 NO
  3. Amendment SA 1 to HB 222 - Defeated By Senate. Votes: 6 YES 14 NO 1 NOT VOTING
  4. Amendment SA 1 to HB 222 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
  5. Reported Out of Committee (Executive) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits
  6. Assigned to Executive Committee in Senate
  7. Passed By House. Votes: 24 YES 15 NO 1 ABSENT 1 VACANT
  8. Reported Out of Committee (Agriculture) in House with 8 On Its Merits
  9. Introduced and Assigned to Agriculture Committee in House

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source