This amendment places a two-year sunset on the Act.

Plain English Breakdown

The official status shows the amendment was 'Stricken in Senate,' meaning it did not pass as part of this bill. The explanation reflects what the text contained, but notes its removal.

Amendment Setting a Two-Year Expiration for Senate Bill No. 27

This amendment proposed adding a rule to make the law end two years after it starts unless lawmakers pass a new act.

What This Bill Does

• Proposes inserting Section 2 into Senate Bill No. 27.
• Sets an expiration date of two years after the Act becomes law, unless changed by a future vote from the General Assembly.

Who It Names or Affects

• The Office of New Americans
• The Delaware State Legislature

Terms To Know

Sunset provision

A rule that makes a law end automatically after a set time unless lawmakers renew it.

Enactment into law

The moment when the bill officially becomes an active law.

Limits and Unknowns

• This amendment was removed from Senate Bill No. 27 on January 14, 2026.
• Because it was stricken in the Senate, this specific two-year expiration rule may not be part of the final law.

Official Summary Text

This amendment places a two-year sunset on the Act. Imposing a sunset will permit the legislature to revisit the efficacy of the Office of New Americans and confirm that it has achieved the economic development impact that is referenced in the Act's synopsis.

Current Bill Text

Legislation Document

SPONSOR:

Sen. Richardson

DELAWARE STATE SENATE

153rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 1

TO

SENATE BILL NO. 27

AMEND Senate Bill No. 27 by inserting after line 117 the following:

"

Section 2. This Act expires 2 years after its enactment into law, unless otherwise provided by a subsequent act of the General Assembly.

".

SYNOPSIS

This amendment places a two-year sunset on the Act. Imposing a sunset will permit the legislature to revisit the efficacy of the Office of New Americans and confirm that it has achieved the economic development impact that is referenced in the Act's synopsis.

Author: Senator Richardson