DelawareDelaware names June 11 Puerto Rico Day
The signed measure names June 11 Puerto Rico Day and calls for Delaware to mark it with appropriate ceremonies each year.
What it does
June 11 is named Puerto Rico Day in Delaware. The signed measure calls for appropriate ceremonies each year to mark the day and recognize Puerto Rican heritage.
Argument forA yearly ceremony could help Delaware residents recognize Puerto Rican heritage and share the history described in the measure.
Argument againstThe broad call for ceremonies could leave organizers unsure who should arrange them or what counts as an appropriate event.
More detail
The signed measure names June 11 Puerto Rico Day and calls for appropriate ceremonies. The ceremonial observance is in Delaware. The observance falls on June 11 each year.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jun 11Signed by Governor Matt MeyerBecame Law
- May 20Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENTPassed Senate
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Upper
- May 6Reported Out of Committee (Elections & Government Affairs) in Senate with 3 Favorable, 2 On Its MeritsMinor
- Apr 16Assigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in SenateMinor
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Lower
- Apr 16Passed By House. Votes: 41 YESPassed House
- Mar 25Reported Out of Committee (Administration) in House with 2 Favorable, 3 On Its MeritsMinor
- Jan 27Introduced and Assigned to Administration Committee in HouseIntroduced
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