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DelawareHS 1 for HB 383153rd General Assembly (2024–2026)HouseWALLET
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO PAY FOR DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION EMPLOYEES.
Sponsored By: William J. Carson (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
More overtime pay for Delaware transportation workers
Beginning July 1, 2024, all Delaware transportation department employees not exempt from overtime rules get overtime after 37.5 compensable hours weekly. These are hours that count toward pay. Overtime pays 1.5 times the employee's regular rate, even when another law or rule conflicts. Beginning July 1, 2026, the same threshold and rate apply to these 20 job titles: Administrative Specialist; Assistant Area Supervisor; Automotive Supervisor I and II; Conservation Technician IV; Engineering Technician I, II, and III; Graphics and Printing Supervisor; Highway Equipment Superintendent; Intelligent Transportation System Supervisor; Intelligent Transportation System Technician I, II, III, and IV; Maintenance Area Supervisor I and II; Purchasing Service Coordinator I; Roadside Environmental Specialist; and Traffic Sign Installation Supervisor.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
William J. Carson
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Darius J. Brown
Democratic • Senate
Eric Buckson
Republican • Senate
William Bush
Democratic • House
Daniel Cruce
Democratic • Senate
Mara Gorman
Democratic • House
Stephanie L. Hansen
Democratic • Senate
Kerri Evelyn Harris
Democratic • House
Debra Heffernan
Democratic • House
Gerald W. Hocker
Republican • Senate
Kyra L. Hoffner
Democratic • Senate
Russell Huxtable
Democratic • Senate
Kendra Johnson
Democratic • House
Dave G. Lawson
Republican • Senate
S. Elizabeth Lockman
Democratic • Senate
Spiros Mantzavinos
Democratic • Senate
Edward S. Osienski
Democratic • House
Trey Paradee
Democratic • Senate
Brian Pettyjohn
Republican • Senate
Marie Pinkney
Democratic • Senate
Nicole Poore
Democratic • Senate
Bryant L. Richardson
Republican • Senate
Cyndie Romer
Democratic • House
Ray Seigfried
Democratic • Senate
David P. Sokola
Democratic • Senate
Laura V. Sturgeon
Democratic • Senate
Bryan Townsend
Democratic • Senate
John "Jack" Walsh
Democratic • Senate
David L. Wilson
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 6/17/2026
Passed (SM required)
Yes: 21 • No: 0
House vote • 5/21/2026
Passed (SM required)
Yes: 33 • No: 5
Actions Timeline
Signed by Governor
8/17/2026GovernorPassed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
6/17/2026SenateReported Out of Committee (Environment, Energy & Transportation) in Senate with 5 On Its Merits
6/10/2026SenateAssigned to Environment, Energy & Transportation Committee in Senate
5/21/2026SenatePassed By House. Votes: 33 YES 5 NO 3 ABSENT
5/21/2026HouseReported Out of Committee (Administration) in House with 5 On Its Merits
5/13/2026HouseAdopted in lieu of the original bill HB 383, and Assigned to Administration Committee in House
5/12/2026House
Bill Text
Current
5/12/2026
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