Delaware Code
Chapter 9. LEGISLATIVE BILLS, LAWS, JOURNALS AND COMMITTEES
§ 913. Legislation affecting fees charged by state agencies.

(a) The Office of the Controller General shall prepare a statement to be attached to legislation that proposes a fee to be charged by, or an increase in a fee charged by, a state agency. The statement must include an explanation of all of the following:

(1) The purpose of the proposed fee or fee increase.
(2) A general identification of the persons, business entities, or organizations affected by the legislation.
(3) Impact of the proposed fee or fee increase on these affected persons, business entities, or organizations.
(4) Intended use by the agency of the revenues generated by the proposed fee or fee increase.
(b) (1) The Office of the Controller General shall contact the state agency in preparation of the statement. The Office of the Controller General shall review or audit the information provided by the agency as deemed necessary to evaluate the reasons presented for the proposed fee or fee increase and shall include in the statement a report of its findings.
(2) The Office of the Controller General shall attach the statement to the legislation before the legislation's initial committee consideration in the House of origin.
(c) Each House may waive the requirements of this section as to legislation pending before the House by a vote of the majority of all members elected to the House.

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