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HB 370

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE DELAWARE ECONOMIC & FINANCIAL ADVISORY COUNCIL TO BE KNOWN AS THE DUPONT-COOK FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACT.

153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) Introduced by Frank Cooke and 19 co-sponsors

Delaware bill renames and potentially restructures the state's Economic & Financial Advisory Council under the DuPont-Cook Financial Responsibility Act framework.

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Bill Summary · HB 370

Legislative bill overview

HB 370 amends Delaware's Code Title 29 to rename and potentially restructure the Delaware Economic & Financial Advisory Council as the DuPont-Cook Financial Responsibility Act. The bill appears to be in early stages, having just been introduced and referred to the House Administration Committee. The specific substantive changes are not detailed in the information provided, making full analysis limited at this stage.

Why is this important

The Delaware Economic & Financial Advisory Council plays a role in fiscal oversight and economic policy recommendations to state leadership. Any restructuring of this body could affect how the state approaches budget forecasting, economic analysis, and financial planning. The memorial naming (DuPont-Cook) suggests this may honor specific individuals' contributions to state financial stewardship.

Potential points of contention

  • Limited transparency on actual changes: The bill's title references only a name change and reference to "financial responsibility," but the substantive amendments to Title 29 are unclear without seeing the full text, making it difficult to assess what operational or structural changes may be included.
  • Naming conventions and memorialization: Questions may arise about whether renaming the council serves a functional purpose or represents primarily ceremonial changes, and whether the individuals being honored have broad bipartisan support.
  • Advisory council effectiveness: Some may question whether renaming addresses actual concerns about the council's role, resources, or influence in state financial decision-making.

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

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