DelawareDelaware lawmakers recognize February 15–21, 2026, as Grain Bin Safety Week
Delaware's House and Senate have named February 15 through 21, 2026, Grain Bin Safety Week to highlight dangers faced by people handling stored grain.
What it does
The House and Senate recognized February 15 through 21, 2026, as Grain Bin Safety Week. They cited the risks of being trapped in flowing grain or overcome by too little oxygen.
Argument forAttention to grain hazards could encourage workers and employers to use safer practices when handling stored grain.
Argument againstRecognizing a week may leave safety practices unchanged because the resolution does not require people who handle grain to take new precautions.
More detail
Delaware's House and Senate recognized Grain Bin Safety Week. The recognition focuses on safety for people who handle or store grain in Delaware. The recognized week runs from February 15 through February 21, 2026.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Mar 10Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YESPassed 2nd Chamber
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Upper
- Vote recorded Consent Calendar Number 17. Result: pass.Lower
- Mar 10Passed In House by Voice VotePassed 1st Chamber
- Mar 10Introduced in HouseIntroduced
- Mar 10Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YESPassed 2nd Chamber
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