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HB 190

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO GRANTS-IN-AID.

153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) Introduced by Darius Brown and 20 co-sponsors

HB 190 modifies Delaware's grants-in-aid statute but stalled in Senate after mixed committee reviews and House amendments, with unclear substantive impact without full bill text.

Passed By House. Votes: 41 YES
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Bill Summary · HB 190

Legislative bill overview

HB 190 amends Delaware's Title 29 code governing grants-in-aid, though the specific substantive changes are not detailed in the provided legislative record. The bill passed the House with an amendment (HA 1) but stalled in the Senate after receiving mixed committee reviews, ultimately being laid on the table in early July 2025.

Why is this important

Grants-in-aid legislation affects how state funds are distributed to local governments, organizations, and individuals for various public purposes. Changes to grant administration, eligibility, or allocation formulas can influence municipal budgets, nonprofit operations, and program accessibility across Delaware.

Potential points of contention

  • The Senate Finance Committee's split vote (2 favorable, 2 unfavorable) suggests substantive disagreement among legislators about the bill's merits or fiscal implications
  • The House amendment (HA 1) may have altered the bill's original intent, potentially creating discord between chambers
  • The bill being "laid on the table" indicates either procedural concerns, lack of consensus, or priority displacement rather than outright rejection, leaving its fate uncertain

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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