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DelawareSB 159153rd General Assembly (2024–2026)Senate

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 26 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES.

Sponsored By: Stephanie L. Hansen (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Delaware renewable energy substations gain permit protections

Electrical substations on unincorporated land in Delaware counties require a conditional-use permit. Counties cannot deny that permit or directly related project infrastructure when the substation supports a proposed renewable energy project of at least 250 megawatts. The site must be in a heavy industrial district where substations are allowed as a conditional use. That district must already have had a substation rated at least 230 kilovolts as of August 8, 2023. Qualifying applications filed on or after August 8, 2023, and before enactment are deemed approved, including previously denied applications. Counties cannot change zoning or take other action to make previously filed applications fail the law’s requirements.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Stephanie L. Hansen

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Frank Burns

    Democratic • House

  • Daniel Cruce

    Democratic • Senate

  • Mara Gorman

    Democratic • House

  • Kerri Evelyn Harris

    Democratic • House

  • Kyra L. Hoffner

    Democratic • Senate

  • Kendra Johnson

    Democratic • House

  • Larry Lambert

    Democratic • House

  • S. Elizabeth Lockman

    Democratic • Senate

  • Sean M. Lynn

    Democratic • House

  • Eric Morrison

    Democratic • House

  • DeShanna U Neal

    Democratic • House

  • Josue O Ortega

    Democratic • House

  • Edward S. Osienski

    Democratic • House

  • Trey Paradee

    Democratic • Senate

  • Sophie Phillips

    Democratic • House

  • Marie Pinkney

    Democratic • Senate

  • Nicole Poore

    Democratic • Senate

  • Cyndie Romer

    Democratic • House

  • Melanie Ross Levin

    Democratic • House

  • Sherae'a Moore

    Democratic • House

  • Ray Seigfried

    Democratic • Senate

  • Claire Snyder-Hall

    Democratic • House

  • David P. Sokola

    Democratic • Senate

  • Laura V. Sturgeon

    Democratic • Senate

  • Bryan Townsend

    Democratic • Senate

  • John "Jack" Walsh

    Democratic • Senate

  • Madinah Wilson-Anton

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 55 • No: 26

Senate vote • 6/30/2025

Passed (SM required)

Yes: 15 • No: 6

House vote • 6/30/2025

Passed (SM required)

Yes: 25 • No: 15

Senate vote • 6/10/2025

Passed (SM required)

Yes: 15 • No: 5

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by Governor

    6/30/2025Governor

  2. Passed By Senate. Votes: 15 YES 6 NO

    6/30/2025Senate

  3. Passed By House. Votes: 25 YES 15 NO 1 VACANT

    6/30/2025House

  4. Amendment HA 1 to SB 159 - Passed In House by Voice Vote

    6/30/2025House

  5. Reported Out of Committee (Natural Resources & Energy) in House with 4 Favorable, 4 On Its Merits

    6/24/2025House

  6. Assigned to Natural Resources & Energy Committee in House

    6/11/2025House

  7. Passed By Senate. Votes: 15 YES 5 NO 1 ABSENT

    6/10/2025Senate

  8. Amendment SA 1 to SB 159 - Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT

    6/10/2025Senate

  9. Reported Out of Committee (Environment, Energy & Transportation) in Senate with 3 Favorable, 3 On Its Merits

    6/10/2025Senate

  10. Amendment SA 1 to SB 159 - Introduced and Placed With Bill

    6/6/2025Senate

  11. Introduced and Assigned to Environment, Energy & Transportation Committee in Senate

    5/21/2025Senate

Bill Text

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    5/21/2025

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