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HA1TOHS1FORHB370 • 2025

This Amendment corrects "Co-Chair" to "Vice Chair"; clarifies the Vice Chair's selection and duties; adds a procedural provision for meetings; clarifies the data, assistance, and support that may be provided to DEFAC; and makes technical corrections.

This Amendment corrects "Co-Chair" to "Vice Chair"; clarifies the Vice Chair's selection and duties; adds a procedural provision for meetings; clarifies the data, assistance, and support that may be provided to DEFAC; and makes technical corrections.

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Harris
Last action
2026-04-23
Official status
Passed 4/23/26
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official summary does not specify when the amendment will take effect, leaving this detail uncertain.

Amendment to Correct Titles and Procedures for DEFAC

This amendment changes 'Co-Chair' to 'Vice Chair', clarifies the Vice Chair's role, adds rules for meetings, and specifies what data and support state agencies must provide to DEFAC.

What This Bill Does

  • Changes the title of a position from 'Co-Chair' to 'Vice Chair'.
  • Explains how the Vice Chair is chosen by members of DEFAC and their duties during meetings.
  • Adds rules for having enough people at meetings to make decisions (quorum).
  • Says what kind of help state agencies must give to DEFAC, like data and financial reports.

Who It Names or Affects

  • DEFAC members who elect a Vice Chair.
  • State agencies that provide support to DEFAC.

Terms To Know

quorum
The minimum number of people needed at a meeting for decisions to be made.
DEFAC
A group that works on financial matters in the state.

Limits and Unknowns

  • Does not say when this amendment will start.
  • Only fixes and clarifies existing rules, does not add new ones.
  • Does not change how the Chair is chosen or their duties.

Bill History

  1. 2026-04-23 Delaware General Assembly

    Introduced and Placed With Bill

  2. 2026-04-23 Delaware General Assembly

    Passed In House by Voice Vote

Official Summary Text

This Amendment corrects "Co-Chair" to "Vice Chair"; clarifies the Vice Chair's selection and duties; adds a procedural provision for meetings; clarifies the data, assistance, and support that may be provided to DEFAC; and makes technical corrections.

Current Bill Text

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Legislation Document

SPONSOR:

Rep. Harris

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

153rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY

HOUSE AMENDMENT NO. 1

TO

HOUSE SUBSTITUTE NO. 1

FOR

HOUSE BILL NO. 370

AMEND House Substitute No. 1 for House Bill No. 370 on line 3 by deleting “was envisioned” as it appears therein and inserting in lieu thereof “has become”.

FURTHER AMEND House Substitute No. 1 for House Bill No. 370 on lines 22 and 24 by deleting “

chapter

” as it appears therein and inserting in lieu thereof “

subchapter

”.

FURTHER AMEND House Substitute No. 1 for House Bill No. 370 by deleting lines 46 through 47 and inserting in lieu thereof the following:

“

(b)(1) The Governor shall appoint a Chair from among DEFAC’s members, who serves at the pleasure of the Governor.

(2) The members shall elect a Vice Chair from among DEFAC’s members, who serves a term of 2 years. The Vice Chair may call to order a DEFAC meeting that the Chair has scheduled and preside until the Chair arrives at that meeting. The Vice Chair has no other duties or authority under this subchapter.

”.

FURTHER AMEND House Substitute No. 1 for House Bill No. 370 by inserting between lines 53 and 54 the following:

“

(f)(1) A majority of the members must be present at a DEFAC meeting in order to have a quorum and conduct official business. A vacancy on DEFAC is not counted to determine quorum.

(2) A motion is passed upon an affirmative vote of the DEFAC members present at the meeting at which the vote is taken.

”.

FURTHER AMEND House Substitute No. 1 for House Bill No. 370 by deleting lines 112 through 117 and inserting in lieu thereof the following:

“

(a) Upon an affirmative vote of DEFAC, the Department of Finance and other State agencies shall provide data, assistance, detailed financial reporting, and analysis support to DEFAC. The data and assistance may include statistics, reports, projections, and testimony.

(b) Upon a request of the Chair and the Secretary of the Department of Finance, the Department of Finance and other State agencies, as appropriate, shall provide staff support and reasonable financial support for the activities of DEFAC.

”.

SYNOPSIS

This Amendment corrects "Co-Chair" to "Vice Chair"; clarifies the Vice Chair's selection and duties; adds a procedural provision for meetings; clarifies the data, assistance, and support that may be provided to DEFAC; and makes technical corrections.