DelawareHB 9 w/ HA 1153rd 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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Bill Overview

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

No double pay for dual roles

If you are a public employee who also serves in an elected or appointed office, your pay is reduced for hours you miss from your regular job. Your agency can let you make up those hours outside the normal workday, with your supervisor verifying the time. You may also use vacation, personal, or compensatory leave to cover the missed hours.

15-day disclosure for dual jobs

You must tell the Public Integrity Commission within 15 days after you start serving in office while also holding a paid public job. Use the form and information the Commission sets. You must also report within 15 days when the dual job ends or you change to a different agency or political subdivision. People already in both roles when the law is enacted must file within 15 days after enactment.

Audits and enforcement on double pay

The State Auditor audits the verified time records each year to find any double pay for the same hours. If the Auditor finds a mismatch, the Auditor reports it to the Public Integrity Commission and the Department of Justice. The finding is also sent to the employer for corrective action under its rules. The Public Integrity Commission can ask the Auditor to run an audit when it suspects double pay.

Verified time records for dual roles

Your immediate supervisor must verify a time record each pay period showing how many hours you worked as an employee. The supervisor must keep the verified record until the State Auditor asks for it. If you are a school administrator with no immediate supervisor, the school board verifies your time at its next meeting after a pay period when you missed work.

Most rules start in one year

This law takes effect one year after it is enacted. Most duties begin then, but some disclosures tied to the date of enactment apply right away.

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