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DelawareSB 190153rd General Assembly (2024–2026)SenateWALLET

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 3 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO LEASES OF AGRICULTURAL LAND OWNED BY THIS STATE OR A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THIS STATE.

Sponsored By: Kyra L. Hoffner (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

More open bidding for state farm leases

The law defines which parcels are covered: 10 acres or more, owned by the State or a local government, and used or meant for farming. When bids are sought to lease this land, the State or local government must send the bid notice to the Delaware Farm Bureau to share with farmers. This notice is in addition to other required public bidding notices and applies to short- or long-term leases. The rule does not apply when the same tenant renews an existing lease. Parcels under 10 acres are not covered.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Kyra L. Hoffner

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Stephanie T. Bolden

    Democratic • House

  • William Bush

    Democratic • House

  • William J. Carson

    Democratic • House

  • Richard G. Collins

    Republican • House

  • Daniel B. Short

    Republican • House

  • Russell Huxtable

    Democratic • Senate

  • Dave G. Lawson

    Republican • Senate

  • David L. Wilson

    Republican • Senate

  • Lyndon D. Yearick

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 61 • No: 0

House vote • 6/30/2025

Passed (3/4 required)

Yes: 40 • No: 0

Senate vote • 6/24/2025

Passed (SM required)

Yes: 21 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by Governor

    8/12/2025Governor

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

    6/30/2025House

  3. Reported Out of Committee (Agriculture) in House with 2 Favorable, 7 On Its Merits

    6/26/2025House

  4. Assigned to Agriculture Committee in House

    6/25/2025House

  5. Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES

    6/24/2025Senate

  6. Lifted From Table in Senate

    6/24/2025Senate

  7. Suspension of Rules in Senate

    6/24/2025Senate

  8. Introduced and Laid on Table in Senate

    6/19/2025Senate

Bill Text

  • Current

    6/19/2025

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