Delaware bills · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026)
Delaware HB 117
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 3 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LEASES OF STATE-OWNED LAND.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- David L. Wilson (Republican)
- Dave G. Lawson (Republican)
- William Bush (Democratic)
- Darius J. Brown (Democratic)
- Lyndon D. Yearick (Republican)
- Daniel B. Short (Republican)
- Richard G. Collins (Republican)
- Claire Snyder-Hall (Democratic)
- William J. Carson (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Delaware legislature· synopsis
This Act requires the State and any political subdivision of the State to notify the Farm Bureau when State-owned land is listed for bidding for agricultural use. This requirement applies to land that is at least 10 acres in size and is used or intended to be used for agricultural use. The requirement to notify the Farm Bureau is in addition to, and not in lieu of, any other notice required by law.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 12:24 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2025 House | SM | pass | Set your home in Delaware to see |
Actions
- Jun 11, 2025 · Senate
Reported Out of Committee (Agriculture) in Senate with 5 Favorable - May 22, 2025 · Senate
Assigned to Agriculture Committee in Senate - May 22, 2025 · House
Passed By House. Votes: 34 YES 7 ABSENT - May 22, 2025 · House
Amendment HA 1 to HB 117 - Passed In House by Voice Vote - May 14, 2025 · House
Reported Out of Committee (Agriculture) in House with 1 Favorable, 8 On Its Merits - May 8, 2025 · House
Amendment HA 1 to HB 117 - Introduced and Placed With Bill - Apr 10, 2025 · House
Introduced and Assigned to Agriculture Committee in House