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House Administration Committee Meeting

Wednesday, March 11, 2026·53m·▶ Watch / Listen

The Delaware House Administration Committee advanced four bills, including a controversial constitutional amendment affirming the right to marry regardless of gender, which drew opposition from Leader Dukes and two public witnesses, while two parking designation bills for pregnant persons and veterans passed unanimously after the sponsor committed to addressing concerns about leased state properties.

Key Actions

·HB 294 – Designated Parking for Pregnant Persons at State BuildingsPassed

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Controversies

Reserved parking ratio concerns under HB 294

Representative Spiegelman raised concern that at a small building with 12 parking spots, designating spaces for handicap, pregnant persons, and veterans could result in one-third of the parking lot being reserved for specific groups. Representative Berry stated OMB worked directly with agencies on building selection to avoid locations with extremely limited parking.

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Notable Quotes

“This bill simply says we see you, we support you, and we want to take a small step to make it easier for you to access state services that you need.”

Representative Berry — Representative Berry was presenting HB 294, which designates parking spaces for pregnant persons at 23 specific state buildings, arguing that the bill addresses a practical everyday need.

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Votes

Motion to release HB 294Passed
Yes (5)Chair Harris, Vice Chair Osienski, Speaker Minor Brown, Leader Dukes, Whip Spiegelman
Motion to release HB 295No Vote
Yes (4)Chair Harris, Vice Chair Osienski, Speaker Minor Brown, Leader Dukes
Motion to release HB 73No Vote
Yes (4)Chair Harris, Vice Chair Osienski, Speaker Minor Brown, Leader Dukes
Motion to release SS 2 for SB 100No Vote
Yes (3)Chair Harris, Vice Chair Osienski, Speaker Minor Brown
No (1)Leader Dukes
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Either in person or virtually through Zoom Zoom webinar. The public can participate virtually by registering through the meeting link posted on the General assembly website. Instructions for providing public comment are available on the website under this Committee's meeting's notice and will also be shared during the public comment portion of the hearing. Written comments received within 24 hours after the hearing will be included in the public record. Instructions for providing public comment are posted on the General Assembly's website under this committee's meeting notice and will be provided during the public comment portion of this hearing. Members of the public physically present for the meeting may sign up on the Speaker's list for the bill that they would like to speak on. Please note that any votes that may be taken shall be done by roll call vote. We will be offering the bill for signatures to committee members not present. If it receives enough signatures for release from committee, it will be reported out on the legislative website and announced on the House floor during session. We'll begin with the roll Call Attendance Chair Harris Present Vice Chair Ozinski Present Speaker Minor Brown Present Leader Dukes…
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