HB 221 DE

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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.

• William J. Carson Democratic · primary
• Russell Huxtable Democratic · primary

1. Jun 18, 2025 Introduced and Assigned to Agriculture Committee in House · lower
2. Jun 30, 2025 Reported Out of Committee (Agriculture) in House with 8 On Its Merits · lower
3. Jan 20, 2026 Passed By House. Votes: 38 YES 3 ABSENT · lower
4. Jan 20, 2026 Assigned to Agriculture Committee in Senate · upper
5. Mar 11, 2026 Reported Out of Committee (Agriculture) in Senate with 7 Favorable · upper
6. Mar 25, 2026 Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT · upper
7. Apr 23, 2026 Signed by Governor · executive