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DE HB117

Bill

Status

Engrossed

5/22/2025

Primary Sponsor

William Carson

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Origin

House of Representatives

153rd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires the State and political subdivisions to notify the Delaware Farm Bureau when seeking bids to lease State-owned agricultural land, so the information can be distributed to farmers

  • Defines "State-owned agricultural land" as parcels of 10 acres or more owned by the State or political subdivisions that are used or intended for agricultural use

  • The Farm Bureau notification requirement supplements existing procurement notice requirements and does not replace any other notice mandated by state or local law

  • Creates a new Chapter 20 titled "State-Owned Agricultural Land Leases" within Title 3 of the Delaware Code

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 3 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Agricultural Leases Of State-owned Land.

Last Action

Reported Out of Committee (Agriculture) in Senate with 5 Favorable

6/11/2025

Committee Referrals

Agriculture5/22/2025
Agriculture4/10/2025

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