DelawareSB 86 w/ SA 1153rd General Assembly (2024–2026)SenateWALLET

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE DELAWARE VOLUNTEER FIRE SERVICE REVOLVING LOAN FUND.

Sponsored By: Russell Huxtable (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Delaware loan fund for volunteer fire and EMS

The law creates a revolving loan fund in the Department of Finance for volunteer fire, rescue, and EMS companies. It makes loans to upgrade equipment and improve facilities, and can also refinance existing debt. The Council on Volunteer Fire Service sets the loan rules. Funding can come from the state, counties, and private donations. Companies may pledge their state grant‑in‑aid and health insurance rebate funds as collateral. Loan repayments and interest stay in the Fund and support new loans and reasonable admin costs.

Guardrails on fire and EMS loans

County dollars put into the Fund must be used on projects inside that county. The Fund cannot cover equipment already ordered or expansions already under construction. The Council may allow an expansion only if it is needed to provide adequate local emergency services.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Russell Huxtable
Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

Darius J. Brown
Democratic • Senate
Eric Buckson
Republican • Senate
Frank Burns
Democratic • House
William J. Carson
Democratic • House
Daniel Cruce
Democratic • Senate
Daniel B. Short
Republican • House
Krista Griffith
Democratic • House
Stephanie L. Hansen
Democratic • Senate
Jeff Hilovsky
Republican • House
Gerald W. Hocker
Republican • Senate
Kyra L. Hoffner
Democratic • Senate
Larry Lambert
Democratic • House
Dave G. Lawson
Republican • Senate
S. Elizabeth Lockman
Democratic • Senate
Spiros Mantzavinos
Democratic • Senate
Eric Morrison
Democratic • House
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
Claire Snyder-Hall
Democratic • House
David P. Sokola
Democratic • Senate
Laura V. Sturgeon
Democratic • Senate
Bryan Townsend
Democratic • Senate
John "Jack" Walsh
Democratic • 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 (SM required)

Yes: 40 • No: 0

Senate vote • 5/15/2025