Delaware · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 199: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 26 OF THE DELAWARE CODE AND CHAPTER 44 OF VOLUME 85 OF THE LAWS OF DELAWARE RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 199 is a bill introduced in the Delaware Senate on June 30, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 26 OF THE DELAWARE CODE AND CHAPTER 44 OF VOLUME 85 OF THE LAWS OF DELAWARE RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES. Primary sponsor: Dave Sokola (Democratic), Bryan Townsend (Democratic), Tizzy Lockman (Democratic), Stephanie Hansen (Democratic), Gerald Hocker (Republican), Brian Pettyjohn (Republican), Melissa Minor-Brown (Democratic), Kerri Harris (Democratic), Ed Osienski (Democratic), Claire Snyder-Hall (Democratic), Tim Dukes (Republican), Jeff Spiegelman (Republican). Most recent recorded action (June 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.
This Act amends Chapter 44 of Volume 85 of the Laws of Delaware, formerly Senate Bill No. 159, as amended by Senate Amendment No. 1 and House Amendment No. 1, of the 153rd General Assembly, to delay the effective date of Chapter 44 of Volume 85 of the Laws of Delaware until January 31, 2026, and to repeal the sunset clause in Section of Chapter 44 of Volume 85 of the Laws of Delaware. This Act is retroactive to the enactment of Chapter 44 of Volume 85 of the Laws of Delaware. This Act does not affect or limit the retroactive effect of Section 2 of Chapter 44 of Volume 85 of the Laws of Delaware.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dave Sokola | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| Bryan Townsend | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Tizzy Lockman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Stephanie Hansen | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Gerald Hocker | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| Brian Pettyjohn | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 19 |
| Melissa Minor-Brown | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Kerri Harris | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Ed Osienski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Claire Snyder-Hall | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Tim Dukes | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Jeff Spiegelman | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 11 |
“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: 39 YES 1 ABSENT 1 VACANT
- Suspension of Rules in House
- Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
- Suspension of Rules in Senate
- Introduced in Senate