| SCR32 | Engross
Sine Die | This Resolution commends the Delaware State Dental Society on the success of its Ninth Annual Give Kids a Smile Program.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-04-26
Passed in House by Voice Vote |
| SCR37 | Engross
Sine Die | This concurrent resolution commends the students selected as Secretary of Education Scholars of 2012 and extends its best wishes for their continued success.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-04-26
Passed in House by Voice Vote |
| SCR33 | Engross
Sine Die | Establishes April 26, 2012 as Engineering and Technology Education Day in the State of Delaware to emphasize the importance of technological literacy.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-04-25
Passed in House by Voice Vote |
| SCR35 | Engross
Sine Die | The International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) is the world’s largest association for administrative support staff, with nearly 600 chapters and 28,000 members and affiliates worldwide. Administrative Professionals Week, f...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-04-25
Passed in House by Voice Vote |
| HCR39 | Engross
Sine Die | This concurrent resolution proclaims April 25, 2012 as "Early Childhood Advocacy Day" to affirm the importance of quality early care and education for every citizen and every sector of our State, to celebrate the accomplishments of the past...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-04-25
Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 19 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 2 ABSENT 0 VACANT |
| SCR36 | Engross
Sine Die | This Concurrent Resolution commends the Parent Teacher Association for its 115 years of service, as well as on the Association’s efforts to educate others on the Common Core State Standards. It also recognizes April 25, 2012, as “State PT...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-04-25
Passed in House by Voice Vote |
| HB283 | Engross
Sine Die | This bill makes the Delaware law consistent in Sussex and Kent Counties by giving Sussex County government the same discretion as Kent County government to enact its personnel rules administratively. As the law currently governs, Sussex County is req...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-04-25
To Senate Community/County Affairs Committee |
| SCR31 | Engross
Sine Die | When the United States was first formed and the thirteen states selected their first governors, nine were of Scottish ancestry. All the members of the first American cabinet had Scottish ancestry. Delaware’s first governor – John McKinly,...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-04-05
Passed in House by Voice Vote |
| SB34 | Engross
Sine Die | This legislation expands the composition of the State Employee Benefits Committee and provides Delaware public employees with representation on the Committee.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-04-05
Amendment HA 2 - Introduced and Placed With Bill |
| HCR40 | Engross
Sine Die | This concurrent resolution recognizes the week of April 8-14, 2012, as National Library Week.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-04-03
Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 20 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT 0 VACANT |
| HCR38 | Engross
Sine Die | This resolution encourages conformance with the law prohibiting the use of electronic communication devices while operating a motor vehicle on the highways of the State of Delaware, encourages cell phone carriers, automobile manufacturers, and cell p...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-03-29
Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 20 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT 0 VACANT |
| HCR37 | Engross
Sine Die | This Resolution recognizes April 2012 as Child Abuse Prevention Month in Delaware. 3/26/2012 9:09 AM
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-03-29
Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 20 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT 0 VACANT |
| SCR29 | Engross
Sine Die | This resolution commends the work of Communities in Schools and Connecting Generations the program that provides mentoring in our schools. It also designates March 28th to commemorate this program.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-03-29
Passed in House by Voice Vote |
| HB189 | Engross
Sine Die | This bill allows a hunter to use a handgun in lieu of a shotgun on farms permitted by DNREC through their deer depredation programs to reduce agricultural crop damage.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-03-28
Reported Out of Committee (AGRICULTURE) in Senate with 1 Favorable, 3 On Its Merits |
| SCR26 | Engross
Sine Die | This Concurrent Resolution adds representatives from a mountain bike and an equestrian group to the White Clay Creek State Park Citizens Advisory Council.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-03-28
Passed in House by Voice Vote |
| SCR30 | Engross
Sine Die | This Senate Concurrent Resolution honors Salesianum School freshman Ben Hylak for his hard work and creativity in conceiving, designing and building a telepresence robot, which he calls MAYA, for the purpose of helping elderly persons and others with...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-03-22
Passed in House by Voice Vote |
| HCR34 | Engross
Sine Die | This Concurrent Resolution commends Amber Augustus on her selection as the Delaware State Teacher of the Year, as well as recognizing and commending each district and charter school’s Teacher of the Year.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-03-22
Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 19 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 2 ABSENT 0 VACANT |
| HCR36 | Engross
Sine Die | This joint resolution recognizes March 21, 2012 is “Kick Butts Day” and encourages anti-smoking activism.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-03-21
Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 20 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT 0 VACANT |
| HCR35 | Engross
Sine Die | This concurrent resolution celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Girl Scouts of the USA and 50th anniversary of the Girl Scouts of the Chesapeake Bay Council, and proclaims 2012 as the “Year of the Girl” in the State of Delaware.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-03-21
Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 20 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT 0 VACANT |
| SB163 | Engross
Sine Die | This bill phases in a $1.00 increase in the state minimum wage through January 1, 2014.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-03-20
To House Economic Development/Banking/Insurance/Commerce Committee |
| HCR33 | Engross
Sine Die | This resolution recognizes the deep economic and cultural ties between Delaware and Canada and celebrates March 20, 2012, as “Canada Day in Delaware.”
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-03-20
Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 19 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 2 ABSENT 0 VACANT |
| HCR31 | Engross
Sine Die | This resolution proclaims February as Children’s Dental Health Month.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-01-26
Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 21 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT |
| HCR29 | Engross
Sine Die | This concurrent resolution recognizes the Division for the Visually Impaired and promotes equal employment opportunity in hiring by the State of Delaware for blind and visually impaired individuals.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-01-26
Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 21 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT |
| HCR32 | Engross
Sine Die | This concurrent resolution designates the week of February 12-18, 2012 as “Children of Alcoholics Week” and requests that the Governor issue a proclamation calling upon all State agencies and the people of the State of Delaware to observe...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-01-26
Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 21 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT |
| HCR28 | Engross
Sine Die | This resolution proclaims the week of January 22-28, 2012 as School Choice Week in Delaware.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-01-26
Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 21 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT |
| HCR30 | Engross
Sine Die | This resolution recognizes the week of January 22, 2012, through January 28, 2012, as Nurse Anesthetists Week.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-01-25
Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 21 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT |
| HB70 | Engross
Sine Die | This Act increases the minimum fine (from $100 to $250) for purchasing or providing alcohol to a person under the age of 21 and makes performance of community service mandatory for such an offense. The Act also establishes a civil cause of action whi...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-01-25
Reported Out of Committee (JUDICIARY) in Senate with 5 On Its Merits |
| SCR27 | Engross
Sine Die | Designating February 6, 2012 as “Ronald Reagan Day” in Delaware.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-01-25
Passed in House by Voice Vote |
| SCR28 | Engross
Sine Die | This Resolution establishes February 2012 as Teen Dating Violence Prevention and Awareness Month in Delaware.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-01-24
Passed in House by Voice Vote |
| HCR27 | Engross
Sine Die | This concurrent resolution proclaims the month of February, 2012 as African American History Month and requests the Governor issue a proclamation calling upon all State agencies and the people of the State of Delaware to observe the month of February...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-01-18
Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 21 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT |
| HCR26 | Engross
Sine Die | This Concurrent Resolution provides for a Joint Session of the House of Representatives and the Senate to be convened for the purpose of hearing an address by the Honorable Jack A. Markell, Governor of the State of Delaware.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-01-17
Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 21 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT |
| HCR22 | Engross
Sine Die | By way of this Resolution the 146th General Assembly hereby recognizes the importance of pro bono legal services to the many citizens of Delaware and does hereby recognize the week of October 23 - 29, 2011 as “Delaware’s Pro Bono Celebrat...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-06-30
Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 21 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT |
| HCR24 | Engross
Sine Die | This Resolution proclaims June 2011 as New Homes Month and urges Delaware’s citizens to recognize the month dedicated to building better homes and improving the quality of life in Delaware.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-06-30
Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 21 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT |
| HCR21 | Engross
Sine Die | By designating October 2011 as “Long-Term Care Residents’ Rights Month”, this concurrent resolution will bring awareness and support to the Delaware chapter of The National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care and the 10th annu...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-06-30
Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 21 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT |
| SR20 | Engross
Sine Die | This Senate Resolution commends the Delaware Department of Safety and Homeland Security and the Delaware Emergency Management Agency for their work in protecting the people and property of Delaware during a man-made or natural disaster and further en...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-06-30
Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 21 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT |
| SCR25 | Engross
Sine Die | This Concurrent Resolution encourages Delaware’s public post-secondary education institutions to continue efforts to improve and broaden disability services.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-06-29
Passed in House by Voice Vote |
| SCR24 | Engross
Sine Die | This Resolution requests a report and suggestions for improvement on the at-store recycling program established in 2009 from DNREC for the purpose of improving the program and bettering the environment. AUTHOR: Sen. Cloutier
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-06-29
Passed in House by Voice Vote |
| SCR17 | Engross
Sine Die | This resolution asks the state of New Jersey to discontinue once-through cooling at all its facilities along the Delaware River to protect fisheries and create jobs for both New Jersey and Delaware.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-06-29
Passed in House by Voice Vote |
| SCR20 | Engross
Sine Die | This Resolution expresses support for outdoor activities for children to experience nature. Specifically, the Resolution supports the Delaware No Child left Inside/Children in Nature Initiative.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-06-29
Passed in House by Voice Vote |
| HCR25 | Engross
Sine Die | This resolution recognizes November 2011 as native American Heritage Month in Delaware.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-06-29
Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 20 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT 0 VACANT |
| SCR22 | Engross
Sine Die | This resolution recognizes and honors the young women of Delaware participating in the 2011 session of Delaware Girls State.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-06-23
Passed in House by Voice Vote |
| SB82 | Engross
Sine Die | This bill authorizes New Castle County, any municipality or any school district to appeal from decisions of the board of assessment review to the Superior Court in and for New Castle County from any decision changing the assessment of a non-residenti...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-06-23
To House Administration Committee |
| HB100 | Engross
Sine Die | This Bill revises the background checks required in public schools by broadening the requirement to include all contractors or their employees – such as construction workers or computer service workers – who will be present for any reason...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-06-23
Defeated by Senate. Votes: Defeated 10 YES 5 NO 5 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT 0 VACANT |
| HJR4 | Engross
Sine Die | This joint resolution establishes a Study Commission on Lobbyist Ethics to examine Delaware’s ethics laws as they relate to regulated lobbyists. The 13-member Study Commission includes (i) four individuals appointed by the President Pro Tempore...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-06-23
Passed by House of Representatives. Votes: Passed 41 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT |
| HCR23 | Engross
Sine Die | This resolution recognizes the Comcast Foundation’s Leaders and Achievers Scholarship Program winners in Delaware for 2011.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-06-23
Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 18 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 3 ABSENT 0 VACANT |
| HB113 | Engross
Sine Die | This bill transfers control of the application and permitting of certain irrigation systems from the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control to the Department of Agriculture.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-06-23
To Senate Natural Resources & Environmental Control Committee |
| SCR19 | Engross
Sine Die | This Concurrent Resolution creates a Citizens Advisory Council for White Clay Creek State Park.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-06-23
Passed in House by Voice Vote |
| SB97 | Engross
Sine Die | This Bill provides that if an owner desires to raise the average rentals charged to homeowners in a manufactured home community more than the increase in the Federal Consumer price Index for the preceding year, the owner must seek approval of the Gov...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-06-22
Defeated by Senate. Votes: Defeated 9 YES 9 NO 2 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT 0 VACANT |
| SB88 | Engross
Sine Die | This Act allows a hardship distribution from the deferred compensation program to pay off a college loan or loans which are in default.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-06-22
To House Administration Committee |
| HCR20 | Engross
Sine Die | This Resolution recognizes and honors the young men of Delaware participating in the 2011session of Delaware's Boys’ State.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-06-16
Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 20 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT 0 VACANT |
