THIS WEEK IN DOVER

Today wrapped up a busy week in Dover in which several bills saw movement.
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• SS 1 for SB 21 – Corporate Law: Act updates Delaware’s corporate law.
  • State Chamber Position: Support
  • Status: Released from House Judiciary Committee and placed on the House Ready List
• SB 46 – Autonomous Vehicles: Requires a human observer to be physically present in all autonomous vehicles that require a Class A commercial driver license without an O restriction—meaning tractor-trailers or trucks transporting large loads.
  • State Chamber Position: Opposed
  • Status: Passed the Senate and moves to the House for consideration
• SB 60 with SA 2 – Public Utilities: Requires the Delaware Public Service Commission to ensure that all regulated utilities do not use customer funds to subsidize unregulated activities and places a cap of $125 million per year on capital expenses for electric distribution companies.
  • State Chamber Position: Neutral based on amendment (previously opposed)
  • Status: Passed the Senate and moves to the House for consideration
• SB 61 with SA 1 – Public Utilities: Requires the disclosure of votes cast at meetings of, or matters before, the PJM Interconnection Regional Transmission Organization.
  • State Chamber Position: Neutral based on amendment (previously opposed)
  • Status: Passed the Senate and moves to the House for consideration

 
Earlier this week, Representative Ross Levin shared a draft “salary transparency” bill and requested feedback from our members. You can view the draft bill here >
 
The bill would require that employers disclose the following in internal and external job postings: (1) The hourly or salary compensation or the hourly or salary compensation range; (2) A general description of the benefits and other compensation applicable to the job opportunity; and (3) The date the application window is anticipated to close. It also requires internal postings to be provided to all employees on the same day or earlier than an external posting. Employers are required to maintain records relating to job descriptions and wage rates. The Department of Labor is empowered to enforce and investigate alleged violations.
 
We ask that employers review this draft and send any feedback or reactions to me at [email protected]. While Rep. Ross Levin gave a deadline for feedback of Thursday, March 20, we will continue to communicate any comments we receive to her. However, if you find this issue to be concerning, we encourage you to share your thoughts directly with Representative Ross Levin or your local representative. 
 
Thank you for staying engaged. Your input helps shape our advocacy efforts and ensures the unified voice of Delaware’s business community is heard. Updates on these bills and others will be continued to be provided as we move through session.