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DelawareSB 136153rd General Assembly (2024–2026)SenateWALLET

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO STATE GOVERNMENT AND THE STATE EMPLOYEES’ PENSION PLAN.

Sponsored By: David P. Sokola (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Earlier pension start for pre-2012 members

If you were first elected before January 1, 2012, you can start your pension at age 60 with at least 5 years. Or you can start at age 55 with at least 10 years. Payments begin the first month after you reach that age.

Stricter pension start for newer members

If you were first elected on or after January 1, 2012, you can start your pension at age 60 only with 20 years. Or you can start at age 65 with at least 10 years. Payments begin the first month after you reach that age.

Pension floor for earlier-elected legislators

If you were first elected before February 28, 2025, the law sets a monthly pension floor. It equals your General Assembly years times the highest per-year rate paid to any retired member. That rate is a retired member's monthly pension divided by their years of service. Members first elected on or after February 28, 2025 use a different formula set in law.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • David P. Sokola

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Mara Gorman

    Democratic • House

  • Melissa Minor-Brown

    Democratic • House

  • Brian Pettyjohn

    Republican • Senate

  • John "Jack" Walsh

    Democratic • Senate

  • David L. Wilson

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 58 • No: 0

House vote • 6/30/2025

Passed (SM required)

Yes: 40 • No: 0

Senate vote • 6/12/2025

Passed (3/4 required)

Yes: 18 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by Governor

    7/30/2025Governor

  2. Passed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 VACANT

    6/30/2025House

  3. Reported Out of Committee (Administration) in House with 5 On Its Merits

    6/18/2025House

  4. Assigned to Administration Committee in House

    6/12/2025House

  5. Passed By Senate. Votes: 18 YES 1 NOT VOTING 2 ABSENT

    6/12/2025Senate

  6. Reported Out of Committee (Executive) in Senate with 6 On Its Merits

    6/11/2025Senate

  7. Introduced and Assigned to Executive Committee in Senate

    5/13/2025Senate

Bill Text

  • Current

    5/13/2025

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