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DelawareHB 222153rd General Assembly (2024–2026)HouseWALLET

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 3 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT.

Sponsored By: Larry Lambert (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Higher fines for Delaware nutrient violations

People who violate Delaware’s nutrient management law or Commission rules face fines of $125–$5,000 per violation, up from $25–$1,000. Each day of a continuing violation may count separately, with the existing $10,000 total limit for continued violations. The Delaware Nutrient Management Commission must give notice and a chance for a hearing before imposing penalties. It retains authority to suspend, revoke, or change certificates. Certificate decisions are final unless appealed under state law. Collected fines go to the Department of Agriculture to help people comply or demonstrate research applications that may help many comply.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Larry Lambert

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Nicole Poore

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 38 • No: 22

Senate vote • 3/12/2026

Passed (SM required)

Yes: 14 • No: 7

House vote • 6/25/2025

Passed (SM required)

Yes: 24 • No: 15

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by Governor

    9/16/2026Governor

  2. Passed By Senate. Votes: 14 YES 7 NO

    3/12/2026Senate

  3. Amendment SA 1 to HB 222 - Defeated By Senate. Votes: 6 YES 14 NO 1 NOT VOTING

    3/12/2026Senate

  4. Amendment SA 1 to HB 222 - Introduced and Placed With Bill

    3/12/2026House

  5. Reported Out of Committee (Executive) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits

    6/30/2025Senate

  6. Assigned to Executive Committee in Senate

    6/25/2025Senate

  7. Passed By House. Votes: 24 YES 15 NO 1 ABSENT 1 VACANT

    6/25/2025House

  8. Reported Out of Committee (Agriculture) in House with 8 On Its Merits

    6/24/2025House

  9. Introduced and Assigned to Agriculture Committee in House

    6/18/2025House

Bill Text

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    6/18/2025

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