HB137

An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Merit Employee Relations Board And The Administration Of The Merit System.

Introduced·5/6/25
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Delaware HB137 amends state law to align state personnel practices with the federal Fair Labor Standards Act.

Delaware HB137 amends Title 29 of the Delaware Code to ensure that state personnel practices and Merit Employee Relations Board rules comply with the federal Fair Labor Standards Act. The federal act will supersede state law and merit system rules only when there is a conflict. The Secretary is authorized to resolve conflicts between state law and the federal act, with no appeal to the Merit Employee Relations Board. This amendment ensures state compliance with federal labor standards.

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Sponsors

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Calendar

May 14, 2025

3:00 PM

Administration

History

Jun 10, 2025

House

Stricken in House

May 14, 2025

House

Reported Out of Committee (Administration) in House with 3 On Its Merits

May 6, 2025

House

Introduced and Assigned to Administration Committee in House