Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateDelawareEnacted
HB 426: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 30 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO STATE AID TO MUNICIPALITIES FOR STREETS.
Josue Ortega
HB 426 status: Enacted — Signed by Governor (updated Sep 8, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
65OUT OF 100
Score:65/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Low Impact 20/100
Constitutionality100%
Bipartisan80%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
This Act removes the requirement that certain reports to the State Aid to Municipalities for Streets Program be notarized and printed and permits reports to be submitted by electronic submission with a unique identifier. This Act also requires that the annual report that is submitted to the State Treasurer also be submitted to the Department of Transporation.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Eliminates costs associated with notarization
- Reduces paper usage and printing expenses
- Streamlines administrative reporting processes
Risks
- Potential initial implementation costs for electronic systems
- Need for staff training on new reporting protocols
- Reliance on electronic data integrity
Society
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Positive outlook
70%
Benefits
- Adds mandatory reporting to Department of Transportation
- Modernizes documentation standards
- Provides clearer digital audit trails
Risks
- Potential for data transmission failure or loss
- Ambiguity regarding the security of the unique identifier system
- Risk of bureaucratic duplication between agencies
Public Health & Safety
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
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Source note
Implementation success depends on the technical reliability of the electronic reporting system.
Analysis scope
Source provided is an abstract; full legislative text unavailable.
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Where it stands
Official recordSigned by Governor
- IntroducedComplete
- CommitteeComplete
- Chamber votesComplete
- Final agreementComplete
- GovernorComplete
- EnactedComplete
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