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SB323 • 2025

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO STATE GOVERNMENT AND THE DIVISION OF PROFESSIONAL REGULATION.

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO STATE GOVERNMENT AND THE DIVISION OF PROFESSIONAL REGULATION.

Passed Legislature

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

Sponsor
Walsh
Last action
2026-05-18
Official status
Senate Elections & Government Affairs 5/18/26
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source does not provide details on funding or specific tasks for the electrician.

Law for Hiring Electricians in State Investigations

This law requires the Delaware Division of Professional Regulation to employ at least one licensed journeyperson electrician to assist with investigations.

What This Bill Does

  • Requires the Division of Professional Regulation to hire a licensed journeyperson electrician for investigations.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The Division of Professional Regulation in Delaware
  • Licensed journeyperson electricians who may apply for this position

Terms To Know

Division of Professional Regulation
A part of the Delaware government that oversees professional licensing and regulation.
Journeyperson Electrician
An electrician who has completed an apprenticeship and gained enough experience to work independently.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill does not specify how the Division of Professional Regulation will fund this new position.
  • It is unclear what specific tasks the electrician will perform in investigations.

Bill History

  1. 2026-05-18 Delaware General Assembly

    Introduced and Assigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in Senate

Official Summary Text

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO STATE GOVERNMENT AND THE DIVISION OF PROFESSIONAL REGULATION.
This act requires the Division of Professional Regulation to employ at least one licensed journeyperson electrician to carry out investigations as a member of the Investigative Unit of the Division.

Current Bill Text

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Legislation Document

SPONSOR:

Sen. Walsh & Rep. K. Williams

DELAWARE STATE SENATE

153rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SENATE BILL NO. 323

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO STATE GOVERNMENT AND THE DIVISION OF PROFESSIONAL REGULATION.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE:

Amend § 8735, Title 29 of the Delaware Code by making deletions as shown by strike through and insertions as shown by underline as follows:

(z) The Division of Professional Regulation must employ at least one licensed journeyperson electrician to carry out investigations as a member of the Investigative Unit of the Division.

SYNOPSIS

This act requires the Division of Professional Regulation to employ at least one licensed journeyperson electrician to carry out investigations as a member of the Investigative Unit of the Division.

Author: Senator Walsh