DelawareDelaware sets pension rule for lawmakers elected on or after February 28, 2025
The signed measure directs Delaware to use another part of state pension law to calculate pensions for lawmakers elected on or after February 28, 2025.
What it does
For lawmakers elected on or after February 28, 2025, the signed measure calls for pensions to be calculated under another part of Delaware’s pension law.
Argument forA clear election date could help pension staff identify which calculation to use for each lawmaker.
Argument againstLawmakers with similar years of service but different election dates could have their pensions calculated under different rules.
More detail
The signed measure directs Delaware to calculate these lawmakers’ pensions under another part of state pension law, section 5527(a)(1). It covers people elected to Delaware’s General Assembly on or after February 28, 2025.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2025
- Jul 30Signed by Governor Matt MeyerBecame Law
- Jun 30Passed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 VACANTPassed House
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Lower
- Jun 18Reported Out of Committee (Administration) in House with 5 On Its MeritsMinor
- Jun 12Assigned to Administration Committee in HouseMinor
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Upper
- Jun 12Passed By Senate. Votes: 18 YES 1 NOT VOTING 2 ABSENTPassed Senate
- Jun 11Reported Out of Committee (Executive) in Senate with 6 On Its MeritsMinor
- May 13Introduced and Assigned to Executive Committee in SenateIntroduced
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