DelawareSB 211153rd General Assembly (2024–2026)Senate

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATED TO AGRICULTURE.

Sponsored By: Kyra L. Hoffner (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Analyzed Economic Effects

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

More farmer representation on Delaware agriculture council

The law expands Delaware’s Governor’s Council on Agriculture from 7 to 9 members. The Governor appoints members for 3-year terms. The Council must include at least one livestock producer and at least one farmer age 40 or younger. The Governor chooses the chair from Council members and decides how long the chair serves.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Kyra L. Hoffner
Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

Alonna Berry
Democratic • House
Darius J. Brown
Democratic • Senate
Eric Buckson
Republican • Senate
William Bush
Democratic • House
William J. Carson
Democratic • House
Daniel Cruce
Democratic • Senate
Stephanie L. Hansen
Democratic • Senate
Kerri Evelyn Harris
Democratic • House
Debra Heffernan
Democratic • House
Gerald W. Hocker
Republican • Senate
Russell Huxtable
Democratic • Senate
Kendra Johnson
Democratic • House
Dave G. Lawson
Republican • Senate
S. Elizabeth Lockman
Democratic • Senate
Spiros Mantzavinos
Democratic • Senate
Trey Paradee
Democratic • Senate
Brian Pettyjohn
Republican • Senate
Marie Pinkney
Democratic • Senate
Nicole Poore
Democratic • Senate
Bryant L. Richardson
Republican • Senate
Ray Seigfried
Democratic • Senate
David P. Sokola
Democratic • Senate
Laura V. Sturgeon
Democratic • Senate
Bryan Townsend
Democratic • Senate
Jesse R. Vanderwende
Republican • House
John "Jack" Walsh
Democratic • Senate
David L. Wilson
Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 58 • No: 1

House vote • 6/16/2026

Passed (3/5 required)

Yes: 37 • No: 1

Senate vote • 3/10/2026

Passed (SM required)

Yes: 21 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

Signed by Governor
7/23/2026Governor
Passed By House. Votes: 37 YES 1 NO 3 ABSENT
6/16/2026House
Reported Out of Committee (Agriculture) in House with 3 Favorable, 7 On Its Merits
6/10/2026House
Assigned to Agriculture Committee in House
3/11/2026House
Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
3/10/2026Senate
Amendment SA 1 to SB 211 - Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
3/10/2026Senate
Reported Out of Committee (Agriculture) in Senate with 6 Favorable
1/21/2026Senate
Amendment SA 1 to SB 211 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
1/13/2026Senate
Introduced and Assigned to Agriculture Committee in Senate
12/18/2025Senate

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12/18/2025
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