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HCR 129

RECOGNIZING THE NASCAR ALL-STAR RACE AND ITS ECONOMIC CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) Introduced by Frank Cooke and 1 co-sponsor

The bill formally recognizes the NASCAR All-Star Race and endorses its reported economic and tourism benefits to Delaware.

Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 ABSENT
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Bill Summary · HCR 129

Overview

House Concurrent Resolution (HCR) 129 of Delaware's 153th Session recognizes the NASCAR All-Star Race and highlights its economic contributions to the state. The measure was introduced in the House on May 14, 2026, and quickly advanced to passage in both chambers by the same day, indicating broad, non-binding support.

Purpose and Intent

  • Acknowledges and honors the NASCAR All-Star Race as a significant event hosted in Delaware.
  • Emphasizes the race’s positive impact on the state’s economy and communities.
  • Not a binding policy change; serves as a formal recognition and statement of support from the General Assembly.

Key Provisions

  • Recognition: The resolution formally acknowledges the NASCAR All-Star Race.
  • Economic Contributions: It references and endorses the event’s reported or anticipated economic benefits to Delaware, such as tourism activity, lodging, dining, retail spending, and broader visibility for the state.
  • Public Support: Signals bipartisan or cross-chamber support for the event and its role in the state’s economy.

Note: As a concurrent resolution, the measure typically does not create new laws or allocate funds. Instead, it expresses the legislature’s stance and appreciation.

Affected Parties and Resources

  • Primary: NASCAR All-Star Race organizers, participants, and fans.
  • Local economies: Hotels, restaurants, venues, and ancillary businesses in Delaware that benefit from event-related activity.
  • State agencies and tourism boards: May use the resolution to promote Delaware as an events destination and to advocate for continued or enhanced hosting of major sporting events.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduction: May 14, 2026 (House).
  • Passage: Reported as passed in the House by voice vote on May 14, 2026.
  • Senate Action: Passed by Senate on May 14, 2026, with 19 votes in favor and 2 abstentions or absent.
  • Structure: As a concurrent resolution, it does not require the governor’s signature to become effective in terms of ceremonial acknowledgment, though it may be presented for formal enactment or ceremonial purposes as appropriate in Delaware.

Potential Impact

  • Symbolic reaffirmation of support for major events in Delaware.
  • Potential ancillary benefits for tourism marketing and community pride.
  • No direct fiscal impact or statutory changes, given the non-binding nature of concurrent resolutions.

If you’d like, I can compare this resolution to similar recognitions (e.g., other sporting events) or provide a brief summary focused on tourism and economic impact data sources referenced in accompanying materials.

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

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