Delaware 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 15 R · 2 D cosponsors

SB 65 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 7 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO TERMINATING THE REGIONAL GREENHOUSE GAS INITIATIVE AND CO2 EMISSION TRADING PROGRAM.

Last action — Introduced and Assigned to Environment, Energy & Transportation Committee in Senate

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced March 06, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 17 sponsors

    17 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (15 R · 2 D) — cross-party backing.

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Summary

This Act removes Delaware from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (“RGGI”) as the state has already exceeded its CO2 reduction goals, cutting emissions by 45%. Despite this progress, Delaware faces high electricity costs and slow economic growth, ranking 46th in GDP growth. RGGI compliance costs are passed on to consumers, making energy more expensive for families and businesses. States outside RGGI have maintained lower energy prices while still reducing emissions. Exiting the program will allow Delaware to pursue policies that support both economic growth and energy affordability.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Introduced and Assigned to Environment, Energy & Transportation Committee in Senate

Sponsors

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17 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 45 not signed on

Sponsors (17)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (45)

45 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 65 do?
This Act removes Delaware from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (“RGGI”) as the state has already exceeded its CO2 reduction goals, cutting emissions by 45%. Despite this progress, Delaware faces high electricity costs and slow economic growth, ranking 46th in GDP growth. RGGI compliance costs are passed on to consumers, making energy more expensive for families and businesses. States outside RGGI have maintained lower energy prices while still reducing emissions. Exiting the program will allow Delaware to pursue policies that support both economic growth and energy affordability.
Who sponsors SB 65?
SB 65 is sponsored by Lyndon D. Yearick (Republican), Jesse R. Vanderwende (Republican), Michael F. Smith (Republican), Daniel B. Short (Republican), Shannon Morris (Republican), Valerie Jones Giltner (Republican), Laura V. Sturgeon (Democratic), Ronald E. Gray (Republican), Timothy D. Dukes (Republican), Richard G. Collins (Republican), David L. Wilson (Republican), Bryant L. Richardson (Republican), Brian Pettyjohn (Republican), Dave G. Lawson (Republican), Franklin D. Cooke (Democratic), Bryan W. Shupe (Republican), and Gerald W. Hocker (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 65?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced March 06, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB 65?
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