Delaware · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) · Concurrent Resolution
HCR 158: DIRECTING DELMARVA POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY, THE STAFF OF THE DELAWARE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, AND THE DELAWARE DIVISON OF THE PUBLIC ADVOCATE TO CLOSELY EXAMINE THE NON-MANDATORY INVESTMENT BUDGET CONTAINED IN DELMARVA'S DRAFT INFRASTRUCTURE, SAFETY AND RELIABLITY PLAN.
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- Introduced
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Plain-language summary
HCR 158 is a concurrent resolution introduced in the Delaware House on June 29, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: DIRECTING DELMARVA POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY, THE STAFF OF THE DELAWARE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, AND THE DELAWARE DIVISON OF THE PUBLIC ADVOCATE TO CLOSELY EXAMINE THE NON-MANDATORY INVESTMENT BUDGET CONTAINED IN DELMARVA'S DRAFT INFRASTRUCTURE, SAFETY AND RELIABLITY PLAN. Primary sponsor: Kerri Harris (Democratic), Alonna Berry (Democratic), Rich Collins (Republican), Ron Gray (Republican), Kevin Hensley (Republican), Jesse Vanderwende (Republican), Jack Walsh (Democratic), Brian Pettyjohn (Republican). Most recent recorded action (June 30, 2026): Reported Out of Committee (Administration) in House with 5 On Its Merits.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
This Concurrent Resolution directs Delmarva Power & Light Company to reconsider the non-mandatory investments identified in its draft Infrastructure, Safety, and Reliability Plan for 2026–2028 and to reduce the forecasted 2027 non-mandatory budget by approximately 20% and the forecasted 2028 non-mandatory budget by approximately 25%. This Concurrent Resolution further calls on Delmarva Power to voluntarily adjust its interim rate implementation and to present a rate deferral mechanism to Public Service Commission Staff and the Public Advocate for discussion.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kerri Harris | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Alonna Berry | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Rich Collins | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 41 |
| Ron Gray | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 38 |
| Kevin Hensley | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 9 |
| Jesse Vanderwende | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 35 |
| Jack Walsh | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Brian Pettyjohn | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 19 |
“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 (Administration) in House with 5 On Its Merits
- Introduced and Assigned to Administration Committee in House