HB 455 DE
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 21 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES.
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Summary
Delaware House Bill 455 creates a special license plate for Preservation Delaware, Inc., a nonprofit organization focused on preserving Delaware's architectural heritage and historic sites. The organization uses education, public policy advocacy, and technical assistance to advance its preservation mission. This bill requires a three-fourths majority vote in both houses of the legislature to pass due to constitutional requirements regarding appropriations.
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Official abstract
This Act creates a special license plate for Preservation Delaware, Inc., a statewide nonprofit whose mission is dedicated to the preservation of Delaware’s architectural heritage and historic settings through education, public policy initiatives, and technical assistance. This Act requires a greater-than-majority vote for passage because Article VIII, § 4 of the Delaware Constitution requires the affirmative vote of 3/4 of the members elected to each house of the General Assembly to appropriate money to any county, municipality, or corporation.
Sponsors (10)
- Josue O Ortega Democratic · primary
- Claire Snyder-Hall Democratic · primary
- Richard G. Collins Republican · primary
- Eric Morrison Democratic · primary
- Jesse R. Vanderwende Republican · primary
- Stell Parker Selby · primary
- Lyndon D. Yearick Republican · primary
- Kerri Evelyn Harris Democratic · primary
- Bryant L. Richardson Republican · primary
- David L. Wilson Republican · primary
Action history (8)
- Jun 9, 2026 Introduced and Assigned to Public Safety & Homeland Security Committee in House · lower
- Jun 16, 2026 Reported Out of Committee (Public Safety & Homeland Security) in House with 7 On Its Merits · lower
- Jun 16, 2026 Reported Out of Committee (Public Safety & Homeland Security) in House with 7 On Its Merits · lower
- Jun 18, 2026 Passed By House. Votes: 41 YES · lower
- Jun 18, 2026 Assigned to Environment, Energy & Transportation Committee in Senate · upper
- Jun 23, 2026 Reported Out of Committee (Environment, Energy & Transportation) in Senate with 5 On Its Merits · upper
- Jun 30, 2026 Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES · upper
- Jul 23, 2026 Signed by Governor · executive
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