Delaware bills · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026)
Delaware HB 38
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO REQUIRING INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION TO KEEP AND PROVIDE RECORDS AS PART OF THE GOVERNMENTAL COMPENSATION POLICY SUBCHAPTER.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Josue O Ortega (Democratic)
- Bryan Townsend (Democratic)
- William Bush (Democratic)
- Bryan W. Shupe (Republican)
- Lyndon D. Yearick (Republican)
- Edward S. Osienski (Democratic)
- Eric Morrison (Democratic)
- Trey Paradee (Democratic)
- Kimberly Williams (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Delaware legislature· synopsis
This Act requires an institution of higher education that receives funding from this State to keep and provide records for an elected or appointed official who is employed by the institution of higher education. The University of Delaware and Delaware State University are to comply with this Act for employees who are paid in whole or in part with State funds.
If the State Auditor finds that an institution of higher education is knowingly in violation of this Act, the State Auditor may impose an administrative penalty on the institution of higher education and shall report the violation and amount of administrative penalty imposed to the Public Integrity Commission, Department of Justice, and the Office of the Controller General.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:04 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2025 House | SM | pass | Set your home in Delaware to see |
| May 8, 2025 Senate | SM | pass | Set your home in Delaware to see |
| Mar 18, 2025 House | SM | pass | Set your home in Delaware to see |
Actions
- May 22, 2025
Signed by Governor - May 13, 2025 · House
Passed By House. Votes: 37 YES 4 ABSENT - May 8, 2025 · Senate
Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT - May 8, 2025 · Senate
Amendment SA 1 to HB 38 - Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT - Apr 9, 2025 · Senate
Reported Out of Committee (Education) in Senate with 5 On Its Merits - Apr 8, 2025 · House
Amendment SA 1 to HB 38 - Introduced and Placed With Bill - Mar 18, 2025 · Senate
Assigned to Education Committee in Senate - Mar 18, 2025 · House
Passed By House. Votes: 36 YES 5 ABSENT - Mar 18, 2025 · House
Amendment HA 1 to HB 38 - Passed In House by Voice Vote - Mar 12, 2025 · House
Reported Out of Committee (Education) in House with 4 Favorable, 8 On Its Merits - Jan 30, 2025 · House
Introduced and Assigned to Education Committee in House