Transportation (Roads & Highways)

signed · Delaware · House Jul 23, 2026

HB 457: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 17 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO ACQUISITION AND SALE OF REAL PROPERTY.

This Act amends section 137 of Title 17 of the Delaware Code to increase the requirement for a qualified independent appraisal from $10,000.00 to $25,000.00, to align with the current maximum threshold permitted by the Federal Highway Administration. This will allow DELDOT to more quickly complete smaller dispositions as property values continue to increase. This House Substitute corrects an error in the synopsis of the original bill.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill increases appraisal thresholds to align with federal standards, enabling faster property dispositions for road infrastructure projects.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways Vehicle Registration

passed both · Delaware · Senate Jun 17, 2026

SCR 210: DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF AUGUST 2026 AS “NATIONAL TRAFFIC AWARENESS MONTH” IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

This resolution designates August 2026 as “Traffic Safety Awareness Month” in the State of Delaware and encourages expanded efforts to increase road safety through education.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill designates a month for traffic safety awareness, promoting education and road safety efforts.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways Traffic Safety

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passed both · Delaware · House Jun 25, 2026

HB 384: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO OPEN-END CONTRACTING FOR HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION AND RECONSTRUCTION.

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.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill modernizes highway procurement laws to align with federal standards, facilitating better infrastructure development.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways Vehicle Registration

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passed both · Delaware · House Jun 24, 2026

HB 413: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 21 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO USE OF REVOLVING OR FLASHING GREEN LIGHT.

This Act expands the use of green lights to include vehicles and equipment used for road construction and maintenance activities. Other states have already expanded their laws to allow green lights on these types of vehicles and equipment in addition to snow plows. This Act removes potential confusion over whether those lights may be operated in Delaware.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances road safety by clarifying and expanding the use of green lights for construction vehicles, reducing confusion and improving traffic flow.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways Vehicle Registration

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