| SR25 | Engross
Sine Die | This Senate Resolution honors Senator George H. Bunting, Jr., as he prepares to retire after 12 years as a member of the House of Representatives and 16 years as a member of the Senate.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-06-30
Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 21 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT |
| SR26 | Engross
Sine Die | This Resolution commends Liane M. Sorenson, Senate Minority Whip, for her service to the people of Delaware and extends best wishes to our esteemed colleague as she retires from the Senate.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-06-30
Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 21 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT |
| SCR45 | Engross
Sine Die | This resolution recognizes and honors the young women of Delaware participating in the 2012 session of Delaware Girls State.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-06-30
Passed in House by Voice Vote |
| SCR44 | Engross
Sine Die | This resolution establishes an Animal Welfare Task Force to consider and evaluate the state of animal welfare in Delaware, including the resources devoted to animal welfare services and whether consolidation, collaboration, or reorganization can lead...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-06-30
Passed in House by Voice Vote |
| SCR47 | Engross
Sine Die | This resolution establishes the Workplace Bullying Task Force to examine the issues of workplace bullying.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-06-27
Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 20 YES 1 NO 0 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT |
| SB213 | Engross
Sine Die | The purpose of this bill is to exempt manufactured homes on permanent foundations with rental agreements or land leases at least 40 years in term and that permit rent increases no more than once a year from Chapter 70 of Title 25.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-06-21
Reported Out of Committee (MANUFACTURED HOUSING) in House with 5 On Its Merits |
| SR24 | Engross
Sine Die | This Resolution requests that the Delaware Solid Waste Authority, Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control and the Zero Waste Working Group, work with all interested parties to develop a plan with proposed legislation to be ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-06-21
Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 21 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT |
| SB235 | Engross
Sine Die | This bill will create a process to have an eleven-member Commission appointed every ten years to redistrict the Senate and House of Representatives of the Delaware General Assembly. “The Redistricting Commission for the State of Delaware”...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-06-19
To House Administration Committee |
| SR23 | Engross
Sine Die | Recognizing June 21, 2012, As “aka Day At The Capitol” In Delaware.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-06-19
Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 20 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT 0 VACANT |
| SB204 | Engross
Sine Die | This Bill recognizes the success of the Community Firearm Recovery Program. It removes the sunset provision from the original Act. It also provides for the Fund to Combat Violent Crimes Committee to allocate appropriated funds to various police agenc...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-06-13
Defeated by Senate. Votes: Defeated 8 YES 13 NO 0 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT |
| SCR42 | Engross
Sine Die | This Resolution honors the class of 2011-2012 Eagle Scouts for having attained the highest rank one can earn in the Boy Scouts of America. AUTHOR: Sen. Sorenson
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-06-12
Passed in House by Voice Vote |
| SR22 | Engross
Sine Die | This Senate Resolution designates June as “Eating Disorders Awareness and Prevention Month” in Delaware and encourages the Department of Health and Social Services to research methods to prevent and raise awareness of eating disorders.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-06-07
Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 21 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT |
| SB189 | Engross
Sine Die | Section 1 and Section 2 eliminate the apprenticeship equivalency exam (bypass exam) from the licensure process for plumbing and HVACR applicants. This exam is an unnecessary step in the licensure process as these applicants must take the standardized...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-06-06
Reported Out of Committee (SUNSET COMMITTEE (POLICY ANALYSIS & GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY)) in House with 5 On Its Merits |
| SCR38 | Engross
Sine Die | This Resolution continues to raise awareness that the month of May is Melanoma and Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month in Delaware.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-05-17
Passed in House by Voice Vote |
| SB143 | Engross
Sine Die | This is the first leg of a constitutional amendment that would change the voting age as stated in the constitution to 18 as provided in the 26th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, modernize the language, and remove the reasons for which a person may...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-05-17
To House Administration Committee |
| SCR41 | Engross
Sine Die | This Resolution recognizes the fight of Baby Avery Canahuati and the growing need to raise awareness about Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-05-17
Passed in House by Voice Vote |
| SCR39 | Engross
Sine Die | This concurrent resolution commends the nominees for and recipients of the 2012 Delaware Award for Excellence and Commitment in State Service. Author: Senator DeLuca
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-05-09
Passed in House by Voice Vote |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| SCR15 | Engross
Sine Die | This Resolution recognizes the week of June 16th through 23rd, 2011 as National Network of Career Nursing Assistants Week and June 16, 2011 as Career Nursing Assistants’ Day.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-06-08
Passed in House by Voice Vote |
| SCR16 | Engross
Sine Die | This Resolution recognizes June 12 through June 18, 2011 as paralegal week.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-06-08
Passed in House by Voice Vote |
| SCR18 | Engross
Sine Die | This Resolution honors the class of 2010-2011 Eagle Scouts for having attained the highest rank one can earn in the Boy Scouts of America. AUTHOR: Sen. Sorenson
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-06-02
Passed in House by Voice Vote |
| SR17 | Engross
Sine Die | This Senate Resolution honors Chancellor William B. Chandler III upon his retirement from the office he has held since 1997 and thanks him for his many contributions to the betterment of the State of Delaware.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-06-02
Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 19 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 2 ABSENT 0 VACANT |
| SCR14 | Engross
Sine Die | This Resolution continues to raise awareness that the month of May is Melanoma and Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month in Delaware.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-05-12
Passed in House by Voice Vote |
| SCR13 | Engross
Sine Die | This Senate Concurrent Resolution requests that the Department of Transportation expand its efforts to create contiguous systems or networks of walkways and bikeways within and between cities and towns in Delaware in order to provide travelers with t...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-05-12
Passed in House by Voice Vote |
| SCR12 | Engross
Sine Die | This Concurrent Resolution commends the 2011 Education Scholars of 2011.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-05-05
Passed in House by Voice Vote |
| SR14 | Engross
Sine Die | This Resolution expresses the intent of the Senate to provide live stream audio of their sessions.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-05-05
Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 21 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT |
| SCR11 | Engross
Sine Die | This Resolution recognizes the 2011 All Star Award Recipients of the Delaware Health Care Facilities Association during National Nursing Home Week.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-05-05
Passed in House by Voice Vote |
| SCR10 | Engross
Sine Die | This Resolution recognizes May 2011 as American Stroke Month in the State of Delaware.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2011-05-04
Passed in House by Voice Vote |
