DelawareDelaware recognizes April 6, 2026, as Tartan Day
Delaware lawmakers recognized April 6, 2026, as Tartan Day to honor Scottish Americans’ contributions to Delaware and the country.
What it does
Delaware marks April 6, 2026, as Tartan Day to honor Scottish Americans’ contributions to the state and country. The date recalls a 1320 Scottish declaration of independence.
Argument forState recognition could give Scottish American families and cultural groups an occasion to share their heritage with neighbors.
Argument againstA single day of recognition may bring only brief attention to Scottish American history because the resolution calls for no ongoing activities.
More detail
Delaware recognizes April 6, 2026, as Tartan Day. The recognition honors Scottish Americans’ contributions to Delaware and the United States. The recognition applies to April 6, 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 26Passed In House by Voice VotePassed 2nd Chamber
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Upper
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Lower
- Mar 26Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YESPassed 1st Chamber
- Mar 26Introduced in SenateIntroduced
- Mar 26Passed In House by Voice VotePassed 2nd Chamber
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