| HB191 | Intro
Sine Die | This Act requires all commercial vehicles operated in the State of Delaware to be equipped with an audible reverse warning signal that adequately places an individual within 50 feet of such vehicle on notice that such commercial vehicle intends to an...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-05-01
Defeated by House of Representatives. Votes: Defeated 24 YES 14 NO 0 NOT VOTING 3 ABSENT 0 VACANT |
| HCR42 | Intro
Sine Die | This concurrent resolution requests that the Justices of the Delaware Supreme Court give to the members of the General Assembly the Court’s opinion in writing as to whether or not the county sheriffs and their deputies have the authority to arr...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-05-01
To House Administration Committee |
| HB320 | Intro
Sine Die | This bill formally designates Delaware Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association Inc. (DTHA) as the sole representative for horse owners and trainers negotiating agreements to conduct live Thoroughbred horse racing. Presently, Delaware Park is the on...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-05-01
To House Gaming & Parimutuels Committee |
| HCR41 | Engross
Sine Die | This House Concurrent Resolution congratulates the University of Delaware Women’s Basketball team on an inspiring and record-breaking season.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-05-01
Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 19 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 2 ABSENT 0 VACANT |
| HB306 | Intro
Sine Die | This bill requires that a proposed regulation may not be published in the Register of Regulations unless the agency proposing the regulation has complied with all the applicable provisions of this chapter.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-04-26
To House Administration Committee |
| HR27 | Intro
Sine Die | This Resolution recognizes April 27, 2012 as Stand Against Racism Day.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-04-26
Passed in House by Voice Vote |
| HR28 | Intro
Sine Die | This resolution recognizes April 28, 2012 as “Workers’ Memorial Day”.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-04-26
Passed in House by Voice Vote |
| HB263 | Enroll
Sine Die | This act creates a special license plate for veterans of Operation Enduring Freedom.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-04-26
HS 1 for HB 263 - Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 20 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT 0 VACANT |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| HB290 | Intro
Sine Die | This bill makes the Delaware law clear that the county sheriffs and their deputies do not have arrest authority. Historically the sheriffs and deputies have not exercised arrest authority and the Attorney General’s office has given an opinion t...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-04-25
Stricken |
| HB108 | Pass | This Bill provides that a violation of 21 Del. C. 4172 is exempted from those motor vehicle offenses that are subject to voluntary assessment. Section 4172 provides for enhanced penalties, including suspension of license, and is consistent with moto...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-04-19
Signed by Governor |
| HB272 | Pass | This bill modifies the residence requirement of the Chief Investigative Services Officer from a county residency requirement to a state residency requirement. Chief Investigative Services Officers are required to perform statewide services. Many stat...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-04-19
Signed by Governor |
| HB264 | Pass | This bill gives students with individualized education plans until the age of 21 to complete their driver education certification.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-04-19
Signed by Governor |
| HB245 | Pass | House Bill 214 of this General Assembly sought to convert the Delaware Code to the use of People First Language (“PFL”) as part of a national movement to promote dignity and inclusion for people with disabilities. 78 Del. Laws c. 179 (201...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-04-19
Signed by Governor |
| HJR12 | Pass | This Joint Resolution recognizes the month of April 2012 as Autism Awareness Month.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-04-05
Signed by Governor |
| HJR11 | Pass | This Joint Resolution proclaims the month of March 2012 National Nutrition Month.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-04-05
Signed by Governor |
| HB202 | Pass | This Bill makes it an offense to use a handicapped plate or placard issued to another person, unless that person is also in the vehicle. The Bill aims to curb the use of handicapped parking spaces by persons who do not actually need them. Under the C...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-04-05
Signed by Governor |
| HB49 | Pass | This Act provides that any person who solicits a door-to-door sale shall display a door-to-door salesperson identification card which shall include the person’s name, employer, employer telephone number, employer address and the State of Delawa...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-04-05
Signed by Governor |
| HB301 | Intro
Sine Die | On June 30, this bill returns paragraphs (1) and (2) of 1419(a), Title 24 to their present placement in Title 24 instead of their being removed on June 30, 2012. House Bill No. 180 that removed paragraphs (1) and (2) passed on a consent calendar and ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-04-05
To House Sunset Committee (Policy Analysis & Government Accountability) |
| HB286 | Intro
Sine Die | This bill requires all State agencies to hold public hearings on all proposed regulatory changes except emergency regulations under 10119 of the Administrative Procedures Act and those presently exempted under 10113 of the Administrative Procedures...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-04-04
Reported Out of Committee (HOUSE ADMINISTRATION) in House with 4 On Its Merits |
| HB201 | Intro
Sine Die | The General Assembly, over the years, has delegated authority to State agencies to adopt and amend rules and regulations which have the force of law and which subject those regulated to civil and criminal penalties and other sanctions. To assure that...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-04-04
Reported Out of Committee (HOUSE ADMINISTRATION) in House with 1 Favorable, 2 On Its Merits, 1 Unfavorable |
| 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 |
| HB296 | Intro
Sine Die | The existing laws underserve runaway and homeless youth. This Bill will address needs of these youth in crisis in meaningful, effective, efficient, and cost effective ways. This Act establishes a comprehensive system of support resources and services...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-04-03
Introduced in House and assigned to Health & Human Development Committee |
| HB291 | Intro
Sine Die | This bill allows the forfeiture of all or part of a public employee’s pension and retirement benefits for any member of the Delaware Public Employees’ Retirement System (DPERS) (see lines 7-17 of the bill) who is convicted of certain crim...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-04-03
To House Administration Committee |
| HB236 | Pass | This bill provides a new type of liquor license for concert venues, particularly those that serve food, but do not meet the requirements for a restaurant liquor license.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-03-30
Signed by Governor |
| HB234 | Pass | There are no substantive changes to the law created by this Bill. This Bill constitutes a clarification of the effect of the consumer law changes in House Substitute 1 for House Bill No. 247, enacted in 2010. Several sections in Chapter 25 of Title 6...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-03-30
Signed by Governor |
| 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 |
| HB287 | Intro
Sine Die | This bill declares that the Delaware Sustainable Energy Utility falls under the requirements of the State procurement laws.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-03-29
To House Energy Committee |
| 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 |
| HB251 | Pass | This Act eliminates the $100,000 business license fee for firms engaged in crude oil lightering. It consequently eliminates the designation of proceeds from the lightering license fee to the Hazardous Substance Cleanup Fund.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-03-29
Signed by Governor |
| 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 |
| HB136 | Pass | Currently Delaware law gives a preference in hiring for state employment to veterans, disabled veterans and the unremarried widow or widower of a veteran. This bill changes the law with respect to spouses of veterans to extend the hiring preference t...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-03-28
Signed by Governor |
| HB239 | Pass | This bill repeals the sunset provision included in Chapter 15, Volume 77 of the Laws of Delaware, House Bill No. 102 of the 145th General Assembly. House Bill No. 102 authorized the Teach for America (TFA) program as an alternative route to teacher l...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-03-22
Signed by Governor |
| HB284 | Intro
Sine Die | This bill provides pension eligibility for per diem employees of the Legislature. A per diem employee will be eligible to receive a service pension if he or she has 85 months of credited service as a per diem employee of the Legislature and was emplo...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-03-22
To House Administration Committee |
| 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 |
| HB279 | Intro
Sine Die | The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control by regulation has adopted the California Low Emission Vehicle Program effective for all new model year 2014 and subsequent motor vehicles. This bill requires the General Assembly to approv...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-03-21
To House Natural Resources Committee |
| 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 |
| HB274 | Intro
Sine Die | This Bill amends Title 9 to require dog owners to obtain a dog license within thirty days of having their dogs vaccinated for rabies, and provides for exceptions. Additionally, this Bill would require veterinarians to notify dog owners of the licensi...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-03-21
Reported Out of Committee (HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS) in House with 1 Favorable, 6 On Its Merits |
| 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 |
| HB162 | Intro
Sine Die | This Act makes two changes to Delaware’s surplus lines insurance: First, this Act allows surplus lines insurers who are domesticated in Delaware to write surplus lines insurance in Delaware. Currently, such insurers are not allowed to write sur...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-03-20
Stricken |
| 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 |
| HB228 | Intro
Sine Die | This Act requires for a motion of the Commission or for an application by a public utility relating to a public utility’s existing or proposed rate, or a proposed change thereof, that the public utility show that the rate involved is just and r...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-03-15
To House Natural Resources Committee |
| HB246 | Intro
Sine Die | This bill establishes a “Yellow Dot” medical information alert program.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-03-13
Laid On Table in House |
| HB241 | Pass | This Bill amends the provisions of Section 322(a), Title 22 of the Delaware Code to permit any of the following members of the zoning board of adjustment to delegate their duties to their authorized agents: 1) the chief engineer of the street and sew...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-02-06
Signed by Governor |
| HB250 | Pass | This bill makes several technical changes to the reapportionment legislation passed during the First Session of the 146th General Assembly. The corrections include: 1) clarifying road names, nonvisible boundaries, and direction designations; 2) adjus...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-02-03
Signed by Governor |
| HB135 | Pass | The bill raises the “maximum fine” threshold that gives a defendant an automatic right to transfer a criminal case from a Justice of the Peace Court or Alderman’s Court to the Court of Common Pleas from $15 to $100. It would leave u...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-01-30
Signed by Governor |
| HB134 | Pass | This Act removes incarceration as a possible sentence for certain less serious offenses in chapters 41 and 42 of the Motor Vehicle Code including Following Too Closely ( 4123), Unlawful Use of a Controlled-Access Highway ( 4126), Speeding ( 4169), Ca...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-01-30
Signed by Governor |
| HR26 | Intro
Sine Die | This concurrent resolution celebrates the week of January 29h through February 5th as Catholic Schools Week in Delaware.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-01-26
Passed in House by Voice Vote |
| 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 |
