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Joint Finance Hearing Snapshots

February 13, 2026
Delaware Legislative Hall's East Entrance in black and white.

The following informational slides are from state agencies that made presentations to the budget-writing Joint Finance Committee this week.

The Delaware Criminal Justice Information System

The Delaware Criminal Justice Information System (DELJIS) manages and maintains all the state’s criminal justice databases and supplies that information primarily to state agencies and the court system.

DELJIS graphic from their Joint Finance hearing showing report summary from 2025.
Law Enforcement report summary for 2025 reflecting the total incidents, traffic related incidents , impaired driving incidents, and other enforcement related incidents.

DELJIS complete presentation here.

The Delaware Department of Correction

The Delaware Department of Correction operates the state’s prison system and is responsible for managing the inmate population, including healthcare, rehabilitation, and reentry programs.

Department of Corrections budget graphic with details in caption.
Two pie charts from Department of Corrections’ Joint Finance briefing showing correctional officer vacancies declined from 19% in September 2023 to 9.5% in February 2026.

Department of Correction’s complete presentation here.

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Bill Prompted by Brutal Crime Signed Into Law

A violent assault and abduction of an elderly Seaford woman prompted legislation that was signed into law Wednesday morning during a ceremony in Gov. Matt Meyer’s Legislative Hall office. State Sens. Stephanie Hansen (D-Middletown) & Bryant Richardson (R-Seaford) and State […]

Bill Prompted by Brutal Crime Signed Into Law

Delaware’s Ghost Gun Law Found to be Unconstitutional

A week after Gov. Matt Meyer signed legislation intended to “clean up” Delaware’s ghost gun law, a federal court struck down the original statute as unconstitutional. Enacted in 2021, House Bill 125 generally sought to criminalize the distribution, possession, and […]

Delaware’s Ghost Gun Law Found to be Unconstitutional

Delaware’s Ghost Gun Law Found to be Unconstitutional

A week after Gov. Matt Meyer signed legislation intended to “clean up” Delaware’s ghost gun law, a federal court struck down the original statute as unconstitutional. Enacted in 2021, House Bill 125 generally sought to criminalize the distribution, possession, and […]

Delaware’s Ghost Gun Law Found to be Unconstitutional

Bill Prompted by Brutal Crime Signed Into Law

A violent assault and abduction of an elderly Seaford woman prompted legislation that was signed into law Wednesday morning during a ceremony in Gov. Matt Meyer’s Legislative Hall office. State Sens. Stephanie Hansen (D-Middletown) & Bryant Richardson (R-Seaford) and State […]

Bill Prompted by Brutal Crime Signed Into Law

New Law Expands Hunting Opportunities in Delaware

The Statute Also Broadens Ammunition Allowed for Deer Hunting For Immediate Release: June 17, 2026 For More Information: Joseph Fulgham, 302-744-4184 A bill recently signed into law by Gov. Matt Meyer expands hunting in the First State by removing restrictions […]

State Rep. Jeff Hilovsky Not Seeking Reelection

For Immediate Release: Thursday, May 7, 2026For More Information: Joseph Fulgham, 302-744-4184 State Rep. Jeff Hilovsky (R-Long Neck, Oak Orchard) announced today that he will not seek reelection this fall. The two-term legislator said his decision was mainly motivated by […]

State Rep. Jeff Hilovsky Not Seeking Reelection

— Zombies in the Hall —

A Continuing Opinion Feature Looking at Bills That Died in the 153rd General Assembly…But May Rise Again. “Skip the Stuff” Seems Likely to be Reanimated in New Session Earlier this month, New Jersey implemented its new Skip the Stuff law, […]

— Zombies in the Hall —

ELEPHANT’S GRAVEYARD (week 3)

A continuing feature: Looking at bills supported by House Republicans during the 153rd General Assembly that did not become law…but probably should have. Abolishing the Deterrent to Building More Healthcare Capacity In Delaware, state law requires healthcare providers to obtain […]

ELEPHANT’S GRAVEYARD (week 3)

Bill Prompted by Brutal Crime Signed Into Law

A violent assault and abduction of an elderly Seaford woman prompted legislation that was signed into law Wednesday morning during a ceremony in Gov. Matt Meyer’s Legislative Hall office. State Sens. Stephanie Hansen (D-Middletown) & Bryant Richardson (R-Seaford) and State […]

Bill Prompted by Brutal Crime Signed Into Law

Reflections on the Session Past

State Reps. Danny Short and Tim Dukes reflect on the past Session by briefly answer three questions about the recently concluded 2026 legislative session: Watch the video here. […]

Reflections on the Session Past