Delaware legislation · 153rd General Assembly
Delaware HB371: Farmland Preservation Advisory Board/Remove/Counties
Status: Signed into law, September 24, 2026
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 3 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE DELAWARE AGRICULTURAL LANDS PRESERVATION ACT.
What the bill says
An act to amend title 3 of the delaware code relating to the delaware agricultural lands preservation act.
From the introduced text, April 16, 2026:
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 3 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE DELAWARE AGRICULTURAL LANDS PRESERVATION ACT. Section 1. Amend § 904, Title 3 of the Delaware Code by making deletions as shown by strike through and insertions as shown by underline as follows: § 904. Duties and authority of Foundation. (a) The Foundation shall be is responsible for the following: (3) The adoption, after public hearing and consultation with the Department of Agriculture, the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, and the Farmland Preservation Advisory Boards and the Planning and Zoning Commissions of each county, of a statewide agricultural lands preservation strategy which specifically identifies the areas of the State in which valuable productive agricultural lands are located and which are considered best suited for long-term preservation, and by specifically identifying the growth zone; Section 2. Amend § 906, Title 3 of the Delaware Code by making deletions as shown by strike through and insertions as shown by underline as follows: § 906. Farmland Preservation Advisory Boards. (a) Each county legislative body shall establish a Farmland Preservation Advisory Board which shall consist of 4 active farmers or agribusinessmen residing within the county and 1 member of the county legislative body, who shall serve as the Chairperson of the Board. The members of such Board shall be appointed …
Sponsors
- Jesse Vanderwende (R, 35) · primary sponsor
- David Wilson (R, 18)
- Timothy Dukes (R, 40)
- Kerri Harris (D, 32)
- Charles Postles (R, 33)
- Daniel Short (R, 39)
- Lyndon Yearick (R, 34)
- William Carson (D, 28)
- Gerald Hocker (R, 20)
- Brian Pettyjohn (R, 19)
- Bryant Richardson (R, 21)
Latest actions
- : Signed by Governor
- : Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
- : Reported Out of Committee (Executive) in Senate with 3 Favorable, 2 On Its Merits
- : Assigned to Executive Committee in Senate
- : Passed By House. Votes: 41 YES
- : Reported Out of Committee (Agriculture) in House with 1 Favorable, 8 On Its Merits
- : Introduced and Assigned to Agriculture Committee in House
Votes
- Passed (3/4) (July 1, 2026): 21 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Passed (3/4) (June 18, 2026): 41 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is HB371?
- HB371 is a bill in the Delaware Legislature (153rd General Assembly): Farmland Preservation Advisory Board/Remove/Counties.
- What does HB371 do?
- In its own words: An act to amend title 3 of the delaware code relating to the delaware agricultural lands preservation act.
- What is the status of HB371?
- Signed into law as of September 24, 2026. Latest action: Signed by Governor (September 24, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB371?
- Jesse Vanderwende (R, 35), with 10 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB371?
- On the Delaware Legislature website: https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=143103
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