Name Update: As of May 2026, the Joint Legislative Oversight and Sunset Committee, sometimes referred to as "the Sunset Committee," is now the Joint Legislative Oversight Committee (JLOC). The new name better reflects JLOC's focus on performance evaluation and oversight.
JLOC performs periodic legislative review of entities, commissions, or boards. The purpose of the review is to determine whether or not there is a genuine public need for the entity and, if so, determine if the entity is effectively performing to meet that need. The purpose of this chapter is not to terminate entities which are sufficiently meeting a recognized State need and which are accountable to and responsive to the public interests. Rather, the purpose is to use the review mechanism to strengthen and support these entities.
The Joint Legislative Oversight Committee is responsible for guiding the review process. JLOC is a 10-member legislative body composed of 5 members of the Senate appointed by the President Pro Tempore; and 5 members of the House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House. Staff support for JLOC is provided by the Division of Legislative Services.
Public meeting information and subscription service available on the Delaware public meeting calendar.
Submit public comments: JLOC Public Comment Form or email Sunset@Delaware.gov.
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