HB 383: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO PAY FOR DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION EMPLOYEES.
HB 383 status: Enacted — Signed by Governor (updated Aug 17, 2026).
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Bill summary
OfficialThis Substitute for House Bill No. 383 specifies by position title which Department of Transportation employees must be paid overtime after working 37.5 hours in a week beginning July 1, 2026.
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Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- No direct environmental impact identified
Risks
- No direct environmental impact identified
Economy
Benefits
- Increases compensation for specific public sector roles
- Standardizes overtime pay practices within the department
Risks
- Increases administrative and payroll costs for the state budget
Society
Benefits
- Improves labor standards for transportation department employees
- Promotes equity for technical and supervisory staff
Risks
- Potential for internal morale disparities between included and excluded job titles
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Increased budgetary requirements for the Department of Transportation due to adjusted overtime calculations
Applies only to the specific list of DelDOT job titles provided in the text
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