Delaware bills · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026)
Delaware HB 221
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 3 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO PESTICIDES.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Russell Huxtable (Democratic)
- William J. Carson (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Delaware legislature· synopsis
This Act allows the Department of Agriculture to increase the biennial pesticide registration fee, which currently may not exceed $140, up to a maximum fee of $500. This Act also makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.
This Act requires a greater than majority vote for passage because § 10 of Article VIII of the Delaware Constitution requires the affirmative vote of three-fifths of the members elected to each house of the General Assembly to increase the effective rate of any tax levied or license fee imposed.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 12:24 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2026 Senate | 3/5 | pass | Set your home in Delaware to see |
| Jan 20, 2026 House | 3/5 | pass | Set your home in Delaware to see |
Actions
- Apr 23, 2026
Signed by Governor - Mar 25, 2026 · Senate
Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT - Mar 11, 2026 · Senate
Reported Out of Committee (Agriculture) in Senate with 7 Favorable - Jan 20, 2026 · Senate
Assigned to Agriculture Committee in Senate - Jan 20, 2026 · House
Passed By House. Votes: 38 YES 3 ABSENT - Jun 30, 2025 · House
Reported Out of Committee (Agriculture) in House with 8 On Its Merits - Jun 18, 2025 · House
Introduced and Assigned to Agriculture Committee in House