The Delaware House passed several bills on its final day of session Thursday before a month-long break for budget hearings. Among the major pieces of legislation that now head to the Senate or await approval from the governor are House Bill 29, which aims to streamline data published by the Department of Education on Delaware schools. This bill seeks to expand the reported data to include career pathways offered by schools and make the information more accessible to parents and the community.
Another significant bill passed is House Bill 33, which gives jurisdiction over adult marijuana offenses committed in Newark to the Alderman’s Court. This bill will streamline the legal process for individuals charged with marijuana offenses in Newark by allowing cases to be heard initially at the Alderman’s Court, rather than having to travel to Wilmington.
Additionally, Senate Bill 42 was passed to correct previous changes made to the State Judicial Pension Plan. The bill allows for Justices of the Peace, Commissioners and Magistrates to choose whether to participate in the State Employees’ Pension Plan or the State Judicial Pension Plan at the same pre-tax rate they were contributing under the State Employees’ Pension Plan.
Lastly, the General Assembly passed the Mini Bond Bill, which reallocates capital funding to existing projects without designating new funding. The bill passed with unanimous support among members present and includes funding for various projects like school expansions, roof replacements, and community investment projects.
The General Assembly will return on March 11 following five weeks of Joint Finance Committee hearings to go over the fiscal year 2026 state budget.
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