Delaware · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 135: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO GRANTS-IN-AID.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 135 is a bill introduced in the Delaware Senate on May 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO GRANTS-IN-AID. Primary sponsor: Eric Buckson (Republican), Gerald Hocker (Republican). It lists 9 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 13, 2025): Introduced and Assigned to Executive Committee in Senate.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
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.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Buckson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Gerald Hocker | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| Rich Collins | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 41 |
| Jeff Hilovsky | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
| Dave Lawson | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 15 |
| Eric Morrison | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Bryant Richardson | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 21 |
| Bryan Shupe | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 36 |
| Mike Smith | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 22 |
| 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
- Introduced and Assigned to Executive Committee in Senate