Delaware · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 163: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 163 is a bill introduced in the Delaware Senate on May 22, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES. Primary sponsor: Dave Sokola (Democratic), Cyndie Romer (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (July 30, 2025): 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.
Presently, Title 29 of the Delaware Code § 5813(c) requires public officers to file financial disclosure forms on March 15 of each year. However, in certain years, for example, 2025, the statute calls for financial disclosures to be filed over the weekend, because March 15, 2025 fell on a Saturday. On weekends, the assistance of the Public Integrity Commission may not be available. This Act changes the deadline for filing financial disclosures to “on or before the third Wednesday of March” which will be a weekday and a regular business day. This Act also clarifies the statute by expressly stating that the financial disclosures may be filed “on or before” the new deadline, in keeping with the current practice of the Public Integrity Commission.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dave Sokola | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| Cyndie Romer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Signed by Governor
- Passed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 VACANT
- Reported Out of Committee (Administration) in House with 5 On Its Merits
- Assigned to Administration Committee in House
- Passed By Senate. Votes: 18 YES 1 NOT VOTING 2 ABSENT
- Reported Out of Committee (Elections & Government Affairs) in Senate with 2 Favorable, 4 On Its Merits
- Introduced and Assigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in Senate