This bill designates the month of May as "Veterans Month" throughout the State of Delaware. The primary mechanism of the legislation is to amend the Delaware Code to officially recognize this specific time frame for honoring military veterans. Once enacted, the change serves as a formal state acknowledgment rather than creating new laws or funding. It directly affects the state's official records and calendar designations without altering existing programs or benefits.
This Act provides supplementary appropriations to certain Grants-in-Aid recipients for Fiscal Year 2027. Section 1 – Government Units and Senior Centers $40,534,269 Section 2 – One-Times and Community Agencies $42,346,157 Section 3 – Fire Companies and Public Service Ambulance Companies $15,541,500 Section 4 – Veterans Organizations $985,125 GRAND TOTAL $99,407,051
This Act provides that the Director of the Office of Management and Budget must designate 1 or more reserved parking spaces for a veteran at certain designated state buildings and facilities. It also prohibits stopping, standing, or parking in the veteran’s space. Violations of this Act are exempted from the civil penalty for parking violations that exists in Title 21. This Act takes effect 6 months after its enactment into law. This Act also makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.
This bill designates September 2026 as "Veterans Suicide Prevention Month" in Delaware to raise awareness about veteran mental health. It is a symbolic resolution that does not create new laws, assign funding, or change existing policies. The measure was passed by both the Senate and the House to formally acknowledge the issue during that specific month.
This Concurrent Resolution recognizes the young men participating in the 2026 session of Delaware’s Boys State and commends its sponsor, the American Legion Department of Delaware.
This Concurrent Resolution encourages the Department of Veterans Affairs (Department) to explore and make recommendations on the feasibility of establishing a veteran’s cemetery in Kent County, Delaware, and to submit a report containing those recommendations no later than January 1, 2027.
HCR 134 is a resolution that officially designates the last Monday of May as Memorial Day. This measure directly affects state government records and public observances by establishing a formal date for honoring military personnel who died in service. The bill was passed by both the House and Senate without requiring a formal vote count. Once enacted, it serves as a commemorative recognition rather than changing laws or regulations.
This bill designates April 2026 as "Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month" within the State of Delaware. It directly affects state government entities by formally recognizing this specific time period for public awareness regarding limb loss and limb difference. The primary mechanism is a concurrent resolution that establishes the official name for the month but does not create new laws or require specific actions from individuals or businesses. As a symbolic measure, the bill focuses on raising awareness rather than implementing concrete policy changes or regulations.
This bill designates March 26, 2026, as Tuskegee Airmen Commemoration Day in Delaware. It directly affects state officials and institutions by establishing an official date to honor the African American pilots who served in World War II. The resolution requires no new funding or operational changes, serving only as a symbolic recognition of historical contributions. The measure was introduced in the Senate and passed with a vote of 20 yes and 1 absent.
This Resolution pays tribute to the men and women of the Delaware National Guard for their service and sacrifices in support of defending our state and nation, and recognizes the outstanding advocacy provided by the National Guard Association of Delaware
