DelawareHB 9153rd General Assembly (2024–2026)HouseWALLET

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO GOVERNMENTAL COMPENSATION POLICY.

Sponsored By: Kimberly Williams (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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

Public officials must report second public jobs

Paid elected or appointed officials with another state or local government job must disclose both roles to the Public Integrity Commission. Disclosure is due within 15 days after the dual employment begins, using the Commission’s form and required information. Officials must report within 15 days after dual employment ends or they start work for a different public employer. For officials serving on the effective date, the law specifies disclosure within 15 days after enactment. These reports do not replace required annual financial disclosure statements.

Stricter checks on officials’ overlapping public pay

Supervisors must verify employee hours at least once each pay period, check make-up hours, and retain records until the State Auditor requests them. Verified records determine pay adjustments for missed work. For school administrators without supervisors, school boards verify records at their next regular or special meeting after a pay period with missed hours. The State Auditor must audit records annually for overlapping pay from tax-funded sources; the Public Integrity Commission can also request audits. The Auditor must send discrepancies indicating duplicate pay to the Commission for investigation and the Department of Justice for possible prosecution; employers must be notified of violations for corrective action under governing rules or law.

Pay cuts and options for public officials

The law takes effect one year after enactment and covers workers holding both paid public office and public employment. Their employee pay must fall in proportion to workday hours missed for official duties, including for school administrators. Employers can allow these workers to make up missed hours outside the regular workday. Workers can also use vacation, personal, or compensatory time they already have to cover missed hours. These options can prevent lost pay, but using leave reduces the worker’s available leave balance.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Kimberly Williams
Democratic • House

Cosponsors

William Bush
Democratic • House
Daniel B. Short
Republican • House
Kyra L. Hoffner
Democratic • Senate
Eric Morrison
Democratic • House
Edward S. Osienski
Democratic • House
Trey Paradee
Democratic • Senate
David P. Sokola
Democratic • Senate
Bryan Townsend
Democratic • Senate
Lyndon D. Yearick
Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 56 • No: 0

Senate vote • 5/8/2025

Passed (SM required)

Yes: 20 • No: 0

House vote • 3/18/2025