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SB 136

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO STATE GOVERNMENT AND THE STATE EMPLOYEES’ PENSION PLAN.

153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) Introduced by Mara Gorman and 5 co-sponsors

Delaware amends state government and pension plan provisions with overwhelming legislative support and gubernatorial signature, affecting public employee retirement security and state budget obligations.

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Bill Summary · SB 136

Legislative bill overview

SB 136 amends Delaware's Title 29 code to modify provisions governing state government operations and the State Employees' Pension Plan. The bill passed both chambers with overwhelming support and received gubernatorial approval in July 2025, indicating broad bipartisan consensus on its pension-related changes.

Why is this important

The State Employees' Pension Plan affects thousands of Delaware public workers and represents a significant long-term fiscal obligation for the state. Modifications to pension plan rules can impact employee retirement security, state budget obligations, and the plan's long-term solvency—making this relevant to both current state employees and taxpayers.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of public bill text details: Without specifics on what pension provisions were amended, it's unclear whether changes benefit employees (eligibility expansion, benefit increases) or the state (contribution adjustments, vesting modifications)
  • Fiscal impact transparency: The nature and cost of pension modifications should be clearly communicated to stakeholders, but the summary provided doesn't specify the financial implications
  • Employee vs. employer trade-offs: Pension amendments often involve competing interests between protecting worker retirement benefits and managing state fiscal sustainability

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

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