Delaware 152nd General Assembly Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

SA 1 to SB 197 —

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    Passed Senate
  4. Died in session

This bill died with 152nd General Assembly. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

This Amendment clarifies all of the following: 1. Agencies may purchase bulbs, in addition to flowering annuals, for use within landscape beds. 2. This Act applies to plants purchased after December 31, 2025, and applies to both new landscaped areas and the rehabilitation of existing landscaped areas. 3. Agencies may maintain plantings that cannot be purchased under this Act if the planting was established before January 1, 2026. This Amendment also clarifies that if an agency cannot purchase a plant under this Act, the agency may not accept a donation of that plant, such as under an agreement between the Department of Transportation and a third party.

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Action History

  1. Passed

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 61 not signed on

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Not signed on (61)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SA 1 to SB 197 do?
This Amendment clarifies all of the following: 1. Agencies may purchase bulbs, in addition to flowering annuals, for use within landscape beds. 2. This Act applies to plants purchased after December 31, 2025, and applies to both new landscaped areas and the rehabilitation of existing landscaped areas. 3. Agencies may maintain plantings that cannot be purchased under this Act if the planting was established before January 1, 2026. This Amendment also clarifies that if an agency cannot purchase a plant under this Act, the agency may not accept a donation of that plant, such as under an agreement between the Department of Transportation and a third party.
Who sponsors SA 1 to SB 197?
SA 1 to SB 197 is sponsored by Stephanie L. Hansen (Democratic).
What is the current status of SA 1 to SB 197?
This bill died with 152nd General Assembly. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SA 1 to SB 197?
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