All Roll Calls
Yes: 98 • No: 0
DelawareHB 190153rd General Assembly (2024–2026)House
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO GRANTS-IN-AID.
Sponsored By: Melissa Minor-Brown (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
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Delaware grant applicants face eligibility rules
Delaware grant-in-aid applicants must be incorporated nonprofits with IRS-recognized tax-exempt status, groups under such nonprofits, or state, county, or local government organizations. They must have operated for at least two years before applying. Programs must meet unmet community needs and not duplicate services from other state-supported agencies. Applicants must have accounting and budget procedures and show they can fund at least half their operations from other sources. Nonprofits need an active volunteer board representing the community, with policy-setting authority and minutes of regular and special meetings. Applicants need an audit, review, or compilation of annual financial statements completed within the past three years by a certified public accountant or public accountant. Those unable to provide one must request an alternative, explain why, and submit supporting financial records. The Grant-in-Aid Subcommittee can set additional application criteria.
Delaware grant recipients face spending limits
Delaware grant-in-aid recipients cannot spend these funds on child daycare or buying capital equipment. Funds cannot pay to relocate, rehabilitate, renovate, or buy buildings. They cannot cover any part of an elected official’s salary or benefits, political campaigns, or partisan political purposes. Recipients also cannot use the money to hire lobbyists or buy lobbying services. Funds cannot support activities that primarily benefit people who do not live in Delaware.
Delaware grants require votes and review
Grant-in-aid funding requires a law approved by three-fourths of all elected members of each legislative chamber. The law creates a six-member Grant-in-Aid Subcommittee, supported by the Office of the Controller General. The Senate President Pro Tempore appoints three senators, and the House Speaker appoints three representatives. Each chamber’s appointees can include no more than two members from one party. Subcommittee members cannot also serve on the Joint Finance Committee. A senator chairs in odd-numbered years, with a representative as vice chair; those roles reverse in even-numbered years. The subcommittee must review new applicants each year and can review current recipients for program results and compliance with grant conditions and eligibility rules. It can request more information, hold hearings, and call applicant or recipient representatives. Its final report and funding recommendations go to the Joint Finance Committee by the third Monday of May each year. Members receive the same service pay rate as the Joint Legislative Oversight and Sunset Committee. The law takes effect January 1 following enactment. By February 1 following enactment, the chair and vice chair must develop review and recommendation procedures with the Controller General.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Melissa Minor-Brown
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Stephanie T. Bolden
Democratic • House
Eric Buckson
Republican • Senate
Nnamdi O. Chukwuocha
Democratic • House
Daniel Cruce
Democratic • Senate
Timothy D. Dukes
Republican • House
Mara Gorman
Democratic • House
Ronald E. Gray
Republican • House
Kerri Evelyn Harris
Democratic • House
Gerald W. Hocker
Republican • Senate
Kyra L. Hoffner
Democratic • Senate
Kendra Johnson
Democratic • House
Kimberly Williams
Democratic • House
S. Elizabeth Lockman
Democratic • Senate
Michael F. Smith
Republican • House
Eric Morrison
Democratic • House
Edward S. Osienski
Democratic • House
Brian Pettyjohn
Republican • Senate
Cyndie Romer
Democratic • House
Bryan W. Shupe
Republican • House
David P. Sokola
Democratic • Senate
Jeffrey N. Spiegelman
Republican • House
Bryan Townsend
Democratic • Senate
David L. Wilson
Republican • Senate
Lyndon D. Yearick
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 7/1/2026
Passed (SM required)
Yes: 41 • No: 0
Senate vote • 7/1/2026
Passed (SM required)
Yes: 20 • No: 0
House vote • 6/17/2025
Passed (SM required)
Yes: 37 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Signed by Governor
8/17/2026GovernorPassed By House. Votes: 41 YES
7/1/2026HousePassed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT
7/1/2026SenateAmendment SA 2 to HB 190 - Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT
7/1/2026SenateLifted From Table in Senate
7/1/2026SenateAmendment SA 2 to HB 190 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
6/24/2026HouseAmendment SA 1 to HB 190 - Stricken in Senate
6/17/2026SenateAmendment SA 1 to HB 190 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
6/10/2026HouseLaid On Table in Senate
7/1/2025SenateReported Out of Committee (Finance) in Senate with 2 On Its Merits, 2 Unfavorable
6/30/2025SenateAssigned to Finance Committee in Senate
6/30/2025SenateReported Out of Committee (Executive) in Senate with 6 On Its Merits
6/30/2025SenateAssigned to Executive Committee in Senate
6/17/2025SenatePassed By House. Votes: 37 YES 4 ABSENT
6/17/2025HouseAmendment HA 1 to HB 190 - Passed In House by Voice Vote
6/17/2025HouseReported Out of Committee (Appropriations) in House with 1 Favorable, 5 On Its Merits
6/10/2025HouseAssigned to Appropriations Committee in House
5/22/2025HouseAmendment HA 1 to HB 190 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
5/22/2025HouseReported Out of Committee (Administration) in House with 3 Favorable, 2 On Its Merits
5/21/2025HouseIntroduced and Assigned to Administration Committee in House
5/15/2025House
Bill Text
Current
5/15/2025
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