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DE HB38

Bill

Status

Passed

5/22/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kimberly Williams

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Origin

House of Representatives

153rd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires public and private higher education institutions in Delaware that receive state funds to maintain compensation records for employees paid in whole or in part with state funds

  • Mandates institutions provide these records to the State Auditor upon request

  • Establishes administrative penalties for knowing violations: $10,000 for a first violation and $50,000 for second or subsequent violations within 5 years

  • Requires the State Auditor to report any violations and penalties to the Public Integrity Commission, Department of Justice, and Office of the Controller General

  • Requires institutions to retain compensation records for 5 years, with the law taking effect 1 year after enactment

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Requiring Institutions Of Higher Education To Keep And Provide Records As Part Of The Governmental Compensation Policy Subchapter.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

5/22/2025

Committee Referrals

Education3/18/2025
Education1/30/2025

Full Bill Text

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