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HR 27

RECOGNIZING JUNE 24, 2026, AS "STAFF APPRECIATION DAY" IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) Introduced by Tim Dukes and 4 co-sponsors

The bill designates June 24, 2026 as “Staff Appreciation Day” in the Delaware House to ceremonially honor staff supporting the legislative process.

Passed In House by Voice Vote
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Bill Summary · HR 27

Summary of HR 27 (Session 153, Delaware)

Purpose and intent

  • The bill designates a ceremonial recognition: June 24, 2026, to be observed in the Delaware House of Representatives as “Staff Appreciation Day.”
  • The measure is a symbolic, non-binding recognition aimed at honoring staff members who support the legislative process.

Key provisions

  • Official designation: Establishes June 24, 2026 as “Staff Appreciation Day” within the Delaware House of Representatives.
  • Scope of recognition: The designation is intended to acknowledge and honor the contributions of staff who assist House members, committees, and the legislative operations.
  • Procedural status: The bill was introduced and subsequently passed in the House by a voice vote on June 24, 2026.

Who is affected

  • Primary impact: Staff employed by the Delaware House of Representatives, including administrative staff, committee staff, and other personnel supporting the legislative process.
  • Secondary impact: Members of the House and the broader legislative community who participate in or observe the recognition.

Procedural and timeline notes

  • Introduction: The bill was introduced in the Delaware House on June 24, 2026.
  • Passage: The House passed the bill by voice vote on the same day (June 24, 2026).
  • Next steps: As a House-recognizing measure, passage in the House does not indicate enactment into law; the bill’s effect is ceremonial and informational. If not acted upon by the Senate or signed into law (as applicable in Delaware’s legislative process for such measures), the designation may remain a symbolic acknowledgment.

Additional context

  • Sponsors: The bill lists multiple co-sponsors—Ed Osienski, Tim Dukes, Melissa Minor-Brown, Kerri Harris, and Bryan Townsend—indicating broad attestation from House members.
  • Nature of bill: Purely ceremonial; there are no fiscal provisions, regulatory changes, or enforcement mechanisms associated with Staff Appreciation Day.

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

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