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DelawareHB 38 w/ HA 1 + SA 1153rd General Assembly (2024–2026)HouseWALLET

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO REQUIRING INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION TO KEEP AND PROVIDE RECORDS AS PART OF THE GOVERNMENTAL COMPENSATION POLICY SUBCHAPTER.

Sponsored By: Kimberly Williams (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 2 mixed.

Fines on colleges for record violations

The State Auditor can fine a school for a knowing violation of these record rules, after a case decision under state law. The first knowing violation is a $10,000 penalty. A second or later knowing violation within five years of the first is $50,000 per violation. When a penalty is imposed, the Auditor must report the violation and amount to the Public Integrity Commission, the Department of Justice, and the Office of the Controller General.

Colleges must keep pay records five years

The law defines which colleges are covered. It covers public or private schools in Delaware that grant degrees and get State money. Covered schools must keep the pay and compensation records that state law requires. They must keep these records for five years.

State Auditor can get college pay records

When the Delaware State Auditor asks, a covered school must provide these records. This applies to the University of Delaware and Delaware State University. It covers any employee paid in whole or in part with State funds. The records support oversight of state-funded pay.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Kimberly Williams

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • William Bush

    Democratic • House

  • S. Elizabeth Lockman

    Democratic • Senate

  • Eric Morrison

    Democratic • House

  • Edward S. Osienski

    Democratic • House

  • Trey Paradee

    Democratic • Senate

  • Bryan W. Shupe

    Republican • House

  • Bryan Townsend

    Democratic • Senate

  • Lyndon D. Yearick

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 93 • No: 0

House vote • 5/13/2025

Passed (SM required)

Yes: 37 • No: 0

Senate vote • 5/8/2025

Passed (SM required)

Yes: 20 • No: 0

House vote • 3/18/2025

Passed (SM required)

Yes: 36 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by Governor

    5/22/2025Governor

  2. Passed By House. Votes: 37 YES 4 ABSENT

    5/13/2025House

  3. Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT

    5/8/2025Senate

  4. Amendment SA 1 to HB 38 - Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT

    5/8/2025Senate

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

    4/9/2025Senate

  6. Amendment SA 1 to HB 38 - Introduced and Placed With Bill

    4/8/2025House

  7. Assigned to Education Committee in Senate

    3/18/2025Senate

  8. Passed By House. Votes: 36 YES 5 ABSENT

    3/18/2025House

  9. Amendment HA 1 to HB 38 - Passed In House by Voice Vote

    3/18/2025House

  10. Reported Out of Committee (Education) in House with 4 Favorable, 8 On Its Merits

    3/12/2025House

  11. Introduced and Assigned to Education Committee in House

    1/30/2025House

Bill Text

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    1/30/2025

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