Delaware 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) Status: Passed Senate Bipartisan · 16 D · 5 R cosponsors

SB 305 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 21 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES.

Last action — Passed By House. Votes: 37 YES 1 NO 3 ABSENT

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced May 06, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the House.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 74% · high confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

How often bills like it became law.

  • Passed Senate

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 24 sponsors

    24 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (16 D · 5 R) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

This bill creates a special license plate for Delaware State University.

The bill allows for the creation of a special license plate dedicated to Delaware State University. Proceeds from these plates will support student access and university programs aimed at enhancing academic excellence.

What this means for you
  • Families: This could provide families with a way to support Delaware State University while driving, promoting community involvement.

Summary

This bill creates a special license plate for Delaware State University to support student access, academic excellence, and university programs that advance the institution’s mission.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Passed By House. Votes: 37 YES 1 NO 3 ABSENT

  2. Reported Out of Committee (Public Safety & Homeland Security) in House with 6 On Its Merits

  3. Assigned to Public Safety & Homeland Security Committee in House

  4. Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT

  5. Reported Out of Committee (Environment, Energy & Transportation) in Senate with 7 Favorable

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

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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24 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 38 not signed on · 1 voted No

Sponsors (24)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (38)

38 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

3/5

Passed 37 Yea · 1 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 25002
Republican 12101
Total 37103
% of votes cast 90%2%0%7%
How each member voted (41)
Member Party Vote
Alonna Berry Democratic Yea
Claire Snyder-Hall Democratic Yea
Cyndie Romer Democratic Yea
DeShanna U Neal Democratic Yea
Debra Heffernan Democratic Yea
Edward S. Osienski Democratic Yea
Eric Morrison Democratic Yea
Frank Burns Democratic Yea
Franklin D. Cooke Democratic Yea
Josue O Ortega Democratic Not Voting
Kamela T Smith Democratic Yea
Kendra Johnson Democratic Yea
Kerri Evelyn Harris Democratic Yea
Kimberly Williams Democratic Yea
Krista Griffith Democratic Yea
Larry Lambert Democratic Yea
Madinah Wilson-Anton Democratic Yea
Mara Gorman Democratic Yea
Melanie Ross Levin Democratic Yea
Melissa Minor-Brown Democratic Yea
Nnamdi O. Chukwuocha Democratic Yea
Sean M. Lynn Democratic Not Voting
Sherae'a Moore Democratic Yea
Sophie Phillips Democratic Yea
Stephanie T. Bolden Democratic Yea
William Bush Democratic Yea
William J. Carson Democratic Yea
Bryan W. Shupe Republican Yea
Charles S Postles Jr. Republican Not Voting
Daniel B. Short Republican Yea
Jeff Hilovsky Republican Nay
Jeffrey N. Spiegelman Republican Yea
Jesse R. Vanderwende Republican Yea
Kevin S Hensley Republican Yea
Lyndon D. Yearick Republican Yea
Michael F. Smith Republican Yea
Richard G. Collins Republican Yea
Ronald E. Gray Republican Yea
Shannon Morris Republican Yea
Timothy D. Dukes Republican Yea
Valerie Jones Giltner Republican Yea

Official roll call →

3/5

Passed 20 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 14001
Republican 6000
Total 20001
% of votes cast 95%0%0%5%
How each member voted (21)
Member Party Vote
Bryan Townsend Democratic Yea
Daniel Cruce Democratic Yea
Darius J. Brown Democratic Yea
David P. Sokola Democratic Not Voting
John "Jack" Walsh Democratic Yea
Kyra L. Hoffner Democratic Yea
Laura V. Sturgeon Democratic Yea
Marie Pinkney Democratic Yea
Nicole Poore Democratic Yea
Ray Seigfried Democratic Yea
Russell Huxtable Democratic Yea
S. Elizabeth Lockman Democratic Yea
Spiros Mantzavinos Democratic Yea
Stephanie L. Hansen Democratic Yea
Trey Paradee Democratic Yea
Brian Pettyjohn Republican Yea
Bryant L. Richardson Republican Yea
Dave G. Lawson Republican Yea
David L. Wilson Republican Yea
Eric Buckson Republican Yea
Gerald W. Hocker Republican Yea

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Subjects

transportation education
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 305 do?
This bill creates a special license plate for Delaware State University to support student access, academic excellence, and university programs that advance the institution’s mission.
Who sponsors SB 305?
SB 305 is sponsored by Stell Parker Selby, Edward S. Osienski (Democratic), Ronald E. Gray (Republican), David L. Wilson (Republican), John "Jack" Walsh (Democratic), Bryan Townsend (Democratic), Laura V. Sturgeon (Democratic), David P. Sokola (Democratic), Ray Seigfried (Democratic), Bryant L. Richardson (Republican), Nicole Poore (Democratic), Marie Pinkney (Democratic), Brian Pettyjohn (Republican), Spiros Mantzavinos (Democratic), Josue O Ortega (Democratic), Dave G. Lawson (Republican), Russell Huxtable (Democratic), Claire Snyder-Hall (Democratic), Melanie Ross Levin, Franklin D. Cooke (Democratic), Darius J. Brown (Democratic), William Bush (Democratic), Trey Paradee (Democratic), and Sarah McBride.
What is the current status of SB 305?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced May 06, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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