Press Release

Heffernan Bill Would Make Utility Bills More Affordable for Delawareans

DOVER – Building on previous efforts to address rising energy prices, legislators introduced new legislation Thursday aimed at making energy bills more affordable for Delawareans. Sponsored by Rep. Debra Heffernan and Sen. Trey Paradee, House Bill 116 would give the […]

House Passes Ross Levin Bill To Strengthen Utility Shutoff Protections for Delaware Residents

DOVER- On Tuesday, the House passed legislation that aims to provide stronger consumer protections for residents at risk of losing heating or cooling services. Sponsored by Rep. Melanie Ross Levin, Rep. Rae Moore, Rep. Debra Heffernan and Sen. Stephanie Hansen, […]

House Passes Bolden Bill to Consolidate Primary Elections

DOVER –The House passed legislation on Tuesday aimed at streamlining the electoral process and increasing voter turnout. House Bill 65, sponsored by Rep. Stephanie T. Bolden and Sen. Nicole Poore, would move Delaware’s state primary elections to coincide with its presidential primary elections […]

Rep. Osienski Bill Would Add Clarity to Background Check Requirements for Recreational Marijuana License

DOVER– Following notification from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) that Delaware’s application for conducting criminal background checks for the adult-use recreational marijuana market did not meet federal regulations, lawmakers have introduced legislation to resolve the issue. Sponsored by Rep. Ed Osienski and Sen. […]