Delaware bills · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026)
Delaware HB 384
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO OPEN-END CONTRACTING FOR HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION AND RECONSTRUCTION.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Eric Morrison (Democratic)
- John "Jack" Walsh (Democratic)
- Alonna Berry (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Delaware legislature· synopsis
This Act amends the Delaware Code to allow open-end contracts for highway construction or reconstruction for up to five (5) years. This Act is intended to conform Delaware’s procurement statutes to the time limits permitted for contracts by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and still ensure that adequate security is maintained to cover all bids and ongoing work.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 14, 2026, 4:02 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2026 Senate | 2/3 | pass | Set your home in Delaware to see |
| Jun 9, 2026 House | 2/3 | pass | Set your home in Delaware to see |
Actions
- Sep 8, 2026
Signed by Governor - Jun 25, 2026 · Senate
Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES - Jun 18, 2026 · Senate
Reported Out of Committee (Environment, Energy & Transportation) in Senate with 6 On Its Merits - Jun 9, 2026 · Senate
Assigned to Environment, Energy & Transportation Committee in Senate - Jun 9, 2026 · House
Passed By House. Votes: 35 YES 1 NO 5 ABSENT - May 20, 2026 · House
Reported Out of Committee (Transportation) in House with 9 On Its Merits - Apr 30, 2026 · House
Introduced and Assigned to Transportation Committee in House