DelawareDelaware lawmakers ask governor to light landmarks purple in April
Delaware lawmakers have urged Governor Matt Meyer to light key landmarks purple in April to honor children in military families.
What it does
State lawmakers encourage Governor Matt Meyer to light key Delaware landmarks purple throughout April to honor students in military families. The governor decides whether to do so.
Argument forPurple lights at public landmarks could help children in military families feel recognized, especially when deployments keep them apart from parents.
Argument againstA lighting request might raise awareness without giving military families practical help with school moves or time apart from deployed parents.
More detail
Delaware lawmakers encourage Governor Matt Meyer to light key landmarks purple. The request honors Delaware students in military families. Suggested sites include Legislative Hall, bridges, and toll plazas. The governor decides whether to follow the request. The requested lighting would last for the month of April.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2025
- Mar 18Passed In House by Voice VotePassed 2nd Chamber
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Lower
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Upper
- Mar 18Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 ABSENTPassed 1st Chamber
- Mar 18Introduced in SenateIntroduced
- Mar 18Passed In House by Voice VotePassed 2nd Chamber
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