Delaware legislation · 153rd General Assembly
Delaware SCR177: RECOGNIZING APRIL 18, 2026, AS "NATIONAL LINE WORKER APPRECIATION DAY" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.
Status: Passed one chamber, May 5, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, May 5, 2026:
Legislation Document SPONSOR: Sen. Pettyjohn & Rep. Morris Sens. Buckson, Hansen, Hocker, Hoffner, Huxtable, Lawson, Mantzavinos, Richardson, Sokola, Sturgeon, Walsh, Wilson; Reps. Berry, Bush, Carson, Dukes, Morrison, Ross Levin, Shupe, Wilson-Anton, Yearick DELAWARE STATE SENATE 153rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 177 RECOGNIZING APRIL 18, 2026, AS "NATIONAL LINE WORKER APPRECIATION DAY" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE. WHEREAS, line workers play a vital role in installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical power lines and communication infrastructure; and WHEREAS, during storms and emergencies, line workers are often among the first responders working to secure downed power lines and restore essential communication technologies, ensuring public safety and continuity of service during times of crisis; and WHEREAS, even outside of emergencies, the work of a line worker is inherently dangerous and requires significant skill and courage; and WHEREAS, there are currently over 125,000 line workers supporting the U.S. electrical grid; and WHEREAS, Delaware is home to an estimated 390 line workers who contribute daily to our state's and the nation's critical infrastructure; and WHEREAS, becoming a journeyman line worker requires four years of rigorous training and hands on experience; and WHEREAS, line workers maintain and service an estimated 2.7 million transmission towers, million utility poles, and 7 million combined miles of high voltage and distribution power lines across the United States; and WHEREAS, …
Sponsors
- Brian Pettyjohn (R, 19) · primary sponsor
- Shannon Morris (R, 30)
- Eric Buckson (R, 16)
- Stephanie Hansen (D, 10)
- Gerald Hocker (R, 20)
- Kyra Hoffner (D, 14)
- Russ Huxtable (D, 6)
- David Lawson (R, 15)
- Spiros Mantzavinos (D, 7)
- Bryant Richardson (R, 21)
- David Sokola (D, 8)
- Laura Sturgeon (D, 4)
Latest actions
- : Passed In House by Voice Vote
- : Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
- : Introduced in Senate
Votes
- Passed (SM) (May 5, 2026): 21 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is SCR177?
- SCR177 is a bill in the Delaware Legislature (153rd General Assembly): RECOGNIZING APRIL 18, 2026, AS "NATIONAL LINE WORKER APPRECIATION DAY" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.
- What is the status of SCR177?
- Passed one chamber as of May 5, 2026. Latest action: Passed In House by Voice Vote (May 5, 2026).
- Who sponsored SCR177?
- Brian Pettyjohn (R, 19), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SCR177?
- On the Delaware Legislature website: https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=143175
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