Delaware · State Senator
Brian Pettyjohn
Bills sponsored
24
Became law
15
Cosponsored
829
Roll calls voted
2,246
Voted with their party
99.7% of 2,138
- This session:
- 236 of 386 cosponsorships on bills led by the other party
- Absent or not voting on 33 of 1,158 roll calls
Service
Every session we hold for Brian Pettyjohn, newest first. One page covers them all.
- 153rd General Assembly Senate, District 19 Republican
- 152nd General Assembly Senate, District 19 Republican
Committees
Seats and leadership roles, by session.
| Committee | Role | Session |
|---|---|---|
| Joint Legislative Council | Member | 153 |
| Joint Legislative Oversight and Sunset | Member | 153 |
| Senate Banking, Business, Insurance & Technology | Member | 153 |
| Senate Corrections & Public Safety | Member | 153 |
| Senate Environment, Energy & Transportation | Member | 153 |
| Senate Executive | Member | 153 |
| Senate Judiciary | Member | 153 |
| Senate Legislative Oversight & Sunset | Member | 153 |
| Senate Rules & Ethics | Member | 153 |
| Senate Special Property Reassessment (DISBANDED) | Member | 153 |
| Senate Veterans Affairs | Member | 153 |
| Joint Legislative Council | Member | 152 |
| Joint Legislative Oversight and Sunset | Member | 152 |
| Senate Banking, Business, Insurance & Technology | Member | 152 |
| Senate Education | Member | 152 |
| Senate Executive | Member | 152 |
| Senate Judiciary | Member | 152 |
| Senate Legislative Oversight & Sunset | Member | 152 |
| Senate Rules & Ethics | Member | 152 |
| Senate Veterans Affairs | Member | 152 |
Bills they sponsored
24 bills as primary sponsor and 35 resolutions, of which 15 became law. Each number opens the full list.
| Session | Bills | Became law | Resolutions | Cosponsored |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 153rd General Assembly | 16 | 10 | 18 | 386 |
| 152nd General Assembly | 8 | 5 | 17 | 443 |
Latest activity on their bills
| Bill | Title | Where it stands | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|
| SB 349153 | Millsboro Bypass/Rename/Senator Cordrey | Became law | Sep 16, 2026 |
| SB 332153 | Special License Plates/Transfer/One Owner | Became law | Sep 16, 2026 |
| SS 1 for SB 234153 | First Responder/Definition/Create | Became law | Jul 23, 2026 |
| SS 1 for SB 208153 | Psychology Professionals/Add/Rename | Became law | Jun 24, 2026 |
| SCR 222153 | RECOGNIZING SEPTEMBER 2026 AS “VETERANS SUICIDE PREVENTION MONTH” IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE. | Passed both chambers | Jun 23, 2026 |
| SCR 250153 | CELEBRATING THE SPIRIT OF AMERICA 250. | Passed one chamber | Jun 17, 2026 |
| SCR 205153 | PROCLAIMING JUNE 12, 2026, AS "WOMEN VETERANS RECOGNITION DAY" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE. | Passed both chambers | Jun 11, 2026 |
| SJR 13153 | Judiciary/Report/Court Date Reminder Program | Became law | Jun 10, 2026 |
| SCR 185153 | DESIGNATING MAY 10-16, 2026, AS "CHARTER SCHOOLS WEEK" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE. | Passed both chambers | May 19, 2026 |
| SCR 190153 | DESIGNATING MAY 2026 AS "LYME DISEASE AWARENESS MONTH" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE. | Passed both chambers | May 14, 2026 |
How they voted
Most recent first. 2,246 recorded votes in all: 1,997 yes, 150 no.
| Date | Bill | Question | Their vote | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2026 | HB 75 | Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENTChild Sexual Abuse/File Claims/Retroactive | Yes | Passed 20–0 |
| Jul 1, 2026 | HB 75 | Amendment SA 3 to HB 75Child Sexual Abuse/File Claims/Retroactive | No | Passed 14–6 |
| Jul 1, 2026 | HB 478 | Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENTAN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE AUDITOR OF ACCO... | Yes | Passed 20–0 |
| Jul 1, 2026 | HB 476 | Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT (2/3 required)Town of Frederica/Charter Change | Yes | Passed 20–0 |
| Jul 1, 2026 | HS 1 for HB 415 | Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT (2/3 required)Veterinarians/Duty to Report Animal Cruelty | Yes | Passed 20–0 |
| Jul 1, 2026 | HS 1 for HB 425 | Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT (2/3 required)School Counselors and Nurses/Salary Supplement | Yes | Passed 20–0 |
| Jul 1, 2026 | HS 1 for HB 412 | Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT (2/3 required)Hunting and Trapping/License Updates | Yes | Passed 20–0 |
| Jul 1, 2026 | HS 1 for HB 376 | Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT (2/3 required)Town of Millville/Charter Change | Yes | Passed 20–0 |
| Jul 1, 2026 | HB 364 | Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT (2/3 required)DE Entertainment Production Tax Credit/Create | Yes | Passed 20–0 |
| Jul 1, 2026 | HS 1 for HB 329 | Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT (2/3 required)Emergency Orders/Legislative Oversight | Yes | Passed 20–0 |
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| Date | Bill | Question | Their vote | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2026 | HB 285 | Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT (2/3 required)Athletic Trainers Compact/Create | Yes | Passed 20–0 |
| Jul 1, 2026 | SB 337 | Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 1 NO 1 ABSENT (3/4 required)Fiscal Year 2027 Grants-in-Aid Act | Yes | Passed 19–1 |
| Jul 1, 2026 | HB 500 | Passed By Senate. Votes: 17 YES 3 NO 1 ABSENT (3/4 required)FY 2027 Bond and Capital Improvements Act | Yes | Passed 17–3 |
| Jul 1, 2026 | HS 1 for HB 427 | Passed By Senate. Votes: 14 YES 6 NO 1 ABSENTHunters/Aged 16 to 17/Updates | Yes | Passed 14–6 |
| Jul 1, 2026 | SB 94 | Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 ABSENTRespiratory Care Advisory Council/Updates | Yes | Passed 19–0 |
| Jul 1, 2026 | SB 293 | Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 ABSENTYouth Camps/Licensing Requirements/Simplify/ACA | Yes | Passed 19–0 |
| Jul 1, 2026 | SS 1 for SB 278 | Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 ABSENTDHSS/Purchase of Care/Regulations/Summer Care | Yes | Passed 19–0 |
| Jul 1, 2026 | SB 332 | Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENTSpecial License Plates/Transfer/One Owner | Yes | Passed 20–0 |
| Jul 1, 2026 | SB 232 | Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENTCriminal Mischief/Class F Felony/Damage/Emergency Vehicle | Yes | Passed 20–0 |
| Jul 1, 2026 | HB 355 | Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENTVictims of Sexual Assault/Protect/Retaliatory Lawsuits | Yes | Passed 20–0 |
| Jul 1, 2026 | HB 421 | Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 ABSENTSexual Violence Protective Order/Criteria Change | Yes | Passed 19–0 |
| Jul 1, 2026 | HB 190 | Amendment SA 2 to HB 190 - Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENTGrants-in-Aid Subcommittee of the JFC/Create | Yes | Passed 20–0 |
| Jul 1, 2026 | HB 190 | Amendment SA 2 to HB 190Grants-in-Aid Subcommittee of the JFC/Create | Yes | Passed 20–0 |
| Jul 1, 2026 | SB 9 | Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT (2/3 required)State Nontidal Wetlands Program/Institute | Yes | Passed 20–0 |
| Jul 1, 2026 | HB 134 | Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENTAnimal Cruelty/Upgrades to Felony | Yes | Passed 20–0 |
From Delaware's official records, checked Nov 1, 2026.