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DE HB9

Bill

Status

Passed

5/22/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kimberly Williams

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Origin

House of Representatives

153rd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits elected or appointed officials who also hold public employee positions from receiving dual compensation (being paid from multiple tax-funded sources) for the same hours worked

  • Requires employees who serve as elected or appointed officials to have their pay reduced on a prorated basis for any workday time missed due to their official duties, though they may use vacation, personal, or compensatory time instead

  • Mandates that elected or appointed officials disclose dual employment to the Public Integrity Commission within 15 days of beginning such dual employment

  • Requires immediate supervisors to verify and maintain time records for employees who also serve as elected or appointed officials, with the State Auditor conducting annual audits of these records

  • Discrepancies found during audits must be reported to the Public Integrity Commission and Department of Justice for potential prosecution under public records tampering laws

  • Takes effect 1 year after enactment, with current dual-employment officials required to disclose within 15 days of the Act's passage

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Governmental Compensation Policy.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

5/22/2025

Committee Referrals

Elections & Government Affairs3/18/2025
Administration1/21/2025

Full Bill Text

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