DelawareDelaware lawmakers designated May 2025 as Small Business Month
Delaware's Senate and House named May 2025 Small Business Month and encouraged people to shop at locally owned businesses.
What it does
Delaware lawmakers designated May 2025 as Small Business Month to recognize businesses across the state, including shops, restaurants, and service providers.
Lawmakers also encouraged Delawareans to shop at locally owned small businesses in their communities. The request is voluntary; residents do not have to buy anything.
Argument forThe designation and shopping request could draw attention to local businesses and prompt more residents to buy from them.
Argument againstThe request to shop locally is voluntary, so small businesses might see little extra business if shoppers do not act.
More detail
Delaware lawmakers designated May 2025 as Small Business Month. The designation applies statewide in Delaware. The designation applies to May 2025.
Lawmakers encouraged Delawareans to shop at locally owned small businesses. The request concerns locally owned small businesses in Delaware communities. Shopping locally is encouraged, not required.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2025
- May 8Passed In House by Voice VotePassed 2nd Chamber
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Lower
- May 7Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YESPassed 1st Chamber
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Upper
- May 7Introduced in SenateIntroduced
- May 8Passed In House by Voice VotePassed 2nd Chamber
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