HB 365 DE
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE DELAWARE INDIGENOUS AFFAIRS COMMISSION.
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Summary
This act establishes a Commission on Indigenous Affairs in Delaware to advance and protect the interests of the state's Indigenous population. The commission will serve as an official body dedicated to addressing the needs and concerns of Indigenous peoples living in Delaware. The creation of this commission formalizes state recognition of and commitment to supporting Indigenous communities.
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Official abstract
This Act establishes a Commission on Indigenous Affairs to advance and protect the interests of the Indigenous population of Delaware.
Sponsors (17)
- Kerri Evelyn Harris Democratic · primary
- Trey Paradee Democratic · primary
- Bryant L. Richardson Republican · primary
- Mara Gorman Democratic · primary
- Ray Seigfried Democratic · primary
- Eric Morrison Democratic · primary
- Josue O Ortega Democratic · primary
- Daniel B. Short Republican · primary
- Claire Snyder-Hall Democratic · primary
- Laura V. Sturgeon Democratic · primary
- Spiros Mantzavinos Democratic · primary
- David P. Sokola Democratic · primary
- Melanie Ross Levin Democratic · primary
- Russell Huxtable Democratic · primary
- Marie Pinkney Democratic · primary
- Bryan Townsend Democratic · primary
- Sarah McBride · primary
Action history (6)
- Apr 9, 2026 Introduced and Assigned to Administration Committee in House · lower
- Apr 22, 2026 Reported Out of Committee (Administration) in House with 4 On Its Merits, 1 Unfavorable · lower
- Jun 9, 2026 Passed By House. Votes: 36 YES 5 ABSENT · lower
- Jun 9, 2026 Assigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in Senate · upper
- Jun 18, 2026 Reported Out of Committee (Elections & Government Affairs) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits · upper
- Jun 30, 2026 Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT · upper
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