2025-2026 Regular SessionDelaware Legislature

HB117: An Act To Amend Title 3 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Agricultural Leases Of State-owned Land.

Legislative Summary

This Act requires the State and any political subdivision of the State to notify the Farm Bureau when State-owned land is listed for bidding for agricultural use. This requirement applies to land that is at least 10 acres in size and is used or intended to be used for agricultural use. The requirement to notify the Farm Bureau is in addition to, and not in lieu of, any other notice required by law.

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Bill History

4/10/2025
Introduced and Assigned to Agriculture Committee in House
5/8/2025
Amendment HA 1 to HB 117 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
5/14/2025
Reported Out of Committee (Agriculture) in House with 1 Favorable, 8 On Its Merits
5/22/2025
Amendment HA 1 to HB 117 - Passed In House by Voice Vote
5/22/2025
Passed By House. Votes: 34 YES 7 ABSENT
5/22/2025
Assigned to Agriculture Committee in Senate

Roll Call Votes

House Third Reading
5/22/2025
34
Yea
0
Nay
0
Not Voting
7
Absent
Result: PASSED

Status Information

Current Status
Engrossed(5/22/2025)
Chamber
House of Representatives
Committee
Agriculture(Senate)

Documents

Draft
Bill Text1/1/19708.5 KB