Delaware · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 65: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 7 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO TERMINATING THE REGIONAL GREENHOUSE GAS INITIATIVE AND CO2 EMISSION TRADING PROGRAM.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 65 is a bill introduced in the Delaware Senate on March 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 7 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO TERMINATING THE REGIONAL GREENHOUSE GAS INITIATIVE AND CO2 EMISSION TRADING PROGRAM. Primary sponsor: Gerald Hocker (Republican), Bryan Shupe (Republican). It lists 15 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 6, 2025): Introduced and Assigned to Environment, Energy & Transportation 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 Act removes Delaware from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (“RGGI”) as the state has already exceeded its CO2 reduction goals, cutting emissions by 45%. Despite this progress, Delaware faces high electricity costs and slow economic growth, ranking 46th in GDP growth. RGGI compliance costs are passed on to consumers, making energy more expensive for families and businesses. States outside RGGI have maintained lower energy prices while still reducing emissions. Exiting the program will allow Delaware to pursue policies that support both economic growth and energy affordability.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 17
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerald Hocker | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| Bryan Shupe | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 36 |
| Eric Buckson | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Rich Collins | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 41 |
| Tim Dukes | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Valerie Giltner | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 37 |
| Ron Gray | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 38 |
| Jeff Hilovsky | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
| Dave Lawson | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 15 |
| Shannon Morris | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 30 |
| Brian Pettyjohn | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 19 |
| Bryant Richardson | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 21 |
| Danny Short | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| Mike Smith | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 22 |
| Jesse Vanderwende | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 35 |
| 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 Environment, Energy & Transportation Committee in Senate