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DelawareHB 208153rd General Assembly (2024–2026)HouseWALLET

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO PAYMENTS TO GOVERNMENT VENDORS.

Sponsored By: Josue O Ortega (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

State vendors paid electronically only

Payments to vendors for goods or services to any Delaware state department, commission, or board are made electronically. The State Treasurer pays by direct deposit (ACH), a single-use account (SUA), or the State’s procurement card (PCARD). Paper checks are not used unless both the State Treasurer and the Division of Accounting approve an exception. This rule does not apply to single payment vouchers, one-time suppliers, year-end forced payouts by the Division of Accounting, or legal settlements.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Josue O Ortega

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Stephanie T. Bolden

    Democratic • House

  • Trey Paradee

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 61 • No: 0

Senate vote • 7/1/2025

Passed (2/3 required)

Yes: 21 • No: 0

House vote • 6/24/2025

Passed (2/3 required)

Yes: 40 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by Governor

    7/14/2025Governor

  2. Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES

    6/30/2025Senate

  3. Reported Out of Committee (Executive) in Senate with 7 On Its Merits

    6/30/2025Senate

  4. Re-Assigned to Executive Committee in Senate

    6/27/2025Senate

  5. Assigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in Senate

    6/24/2025Senate

  6. Passed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 VACANT

    6/24/2025House

  7. Reported Out of Committee (Administration) in House with 5 On Its Merits

    6/18/2025House

  8. Re-Assigned to Administration Committee in House

    6/12/2025House

  9. Introduced and Assigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in House

    6/5/2025House

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