| HCR88 | Engross
Sine Die | This House Concurrent Resolution recognizes June 15, 2016, as “Delaware Elder Abuse Awareness Day” and encourages all of Delaware’s citizens to learn about how to protect and nurture our elderly citizens.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-06-16
Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 20 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT 0 VACANT |
| HCR86 | Engross
Sine Die | This bill proclaims the month of October to be “Disability History and Awareness Month” in Delaware and encourages all Delaware center and family based pre-schools and childcare programs, annually during the month of October, to provide i...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-06-16
Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 20 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT 0 VACANT |
| HB253 | Intro
Sine Die | This bill changes the earned income tax credit from nonrefundable to refundable and capable of exceeding the tax amount otherwise due. The credit is reduced from 20% of the corresponding federal earned income credit to 6% for 2017. That percentage in...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-06-16
Reported Out of Committee (APPROPRIATIONS) in House with 4 On Its Merits |
| HB371 | Pass | This bill’s changes to the corporations law are recommended by the Delaware State Bar Association. Section 1. Section 104 is amended in connection with the amendments to Sections 311, 312 and 313. Section 2. The amendment to Section 111(a)(2) ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-06-16
Signed by Governor |
| HB361 | Intro
Sine Die | According to the National Institute of Justice, it is estimated that between 60-75% of ex-offenders are jobless up to a year after release. Studies have shown that immediate access to employment is an effective tool to reduce recidivism. This Act est...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-06-16
Amendment HA 1 - Introduced and Placed With Bill |
| HB329 | Pass | This bill will ban the sale of dextromethorphan (DXM) to those under 18 years of age without a prescription to help combat the small number of teens who abuse DXM. Every year, millions of Americans use over-the-counter (OTC) medicines containi...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-06-16
Signed by Governor |
| HCR85 | Intro
Sine Die | This Concurrent Resolution establishes the Firearm Suicide Prevention Task Force.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-06-16
Passed in House by Voice Vote |
| HCR90 | Engross
Sine Die | This Resolution recognizes the young men participating in the 2016 session of Delaware's Boys State and commends its sponsor, the American Legion Department of Delaware.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-06-16
Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 20 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT 0 VACANT |
| HCR89 | Intro
Sine Die | This concurrent resolution calls on the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) to deny any requests for easements on state property related to the Artificial Island transmission project.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-06-16
Passed in House by Voice Vote |
| HB429 | Intro
Sine Die | This bill amends the multiplier for calculation of state employee pension benefits for Correction Officers from either 1.85%, 2.0% or 2.45% to a uniform 2.5%, reflecting increased costs, reduced benefits and the need to recruit and retain qualified a...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-06-15
To House Corrections Committee |
| HB428 | Intro
Sine Die | According to the American Dental Association, approximately 1/3 of Americans face challenges accessing dental care, where access challenges include difficulty getting to a dental office and overcoming financial barriers. In order to increase access t...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-06-15
To House Sunset Committee (Policy Analysis & Government Accountability) |
| HB431 | Intro
Sine Die | The General Assembly finds that the publication of the private contact information of certain law enforcement and judicial officers on the Internet unnecessarily endangers such individuals. This Bill is intended to provide law enforcement or judicial...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-06-15
To House Public Safety & Homeland Security Committee |
| HB386 | Intro
Sine Die | This legislation originated from the St. Thomas More Academy Criminal Justice class relating to Law and Society. Currently Delaware law requires schools to prohibit bullying and otherwise prohibits criminal acts such as harassment, menacing, terrori...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-06-15
Reported Out of Committee (JUDICIARY) in House with 6 On Its Merits, 1 Unfavorable |
| HB301 | Intro
Sine Die | Mothers who give birth to monoamniotic twins are often hospitalized as early as 26 weeks into the pregnancy due to the risk of complications of having twins share a single amniotic sack. Mothers who give birth to multiples of 3 or more often have the...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-06-15
Reported Out of Committee (HOUSE ADMINISTRATION) in House with 5 On Its Merits |
| HB220 | Pass | This Act enables the prosecution of animal fighting under Delaware’s Racketeering and Organized Crime statute. Animal fighting is often linked to other forms of criminal activity, such as illegal drug distribution, gun running, prostitution, an...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-06-15
Signed by Governor |
| HB348 | Engross
Sine Die | This bill expands the list of persons eligible to participate in the Ada Leigh Soles Memorial Professional Librarian and Archivist Incentive Scholarship Program to include employees of non-public libraries in Delaware that join the Delaware Library C...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-06-15
Reported Out of Committee (EDUCATION) in Senate with 5 On Its Merits |
| HB426 | Intro
Sine Die | This Act is the result of the recommendation made by the Joint Sunset Committee in its review of the Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline (“the Board”) that the Division of Professional Regulation amend applicable statutes that are o...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-06-15
Reported Out of Committee (SUNSET COMMITTEE (POLICY ANALYSIS & GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY)) in House with 3 Favorable, 1 On Its Merits |
| HB417 | Intro
Sine Die | For a person who intentionally or recklessly causes physical injury to a child when the person has engaged in a previous pattern of abuse, neglect, or both, of that child, this Bill raises the crime from third degree child abuse to second degree chil...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-06-15
Reported Out of Committee (JUDICIARY) in House with 7 On Its Merits, 2 Unfavorable |
| HB418 | Intro
Sine Die | This bill adjusts the special assessment rate which creates funds for the Delaware Workforce Development Board to provide ongoing training services to Delaware residents through a combination of state and federal grant money. The assessment increases...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-06-15
Reported Out of Committee (LABOR) in House with 2 Favorable, 8 On Its Merits |
| HB310 | Engross
Sine Die | This Act provides Family Court with the jurisdiction to continue to review youths who have severe and persistent mental or behavioral health disorders, and who require services or treatment but are not amenable to or compliant with such services. Und...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-06-15
HS 1 for HB 310 - Reported Out of Committee (JUDICIARY) in Senate with 5 On Its Merits |
| HB280 | Pass | This bill creates a special license plate for recipients of the Bronze Star without valor. A surviving spouse may keep the plate after the medal recipient has passed.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-06-15
Signed by Governor |
| HB370 | Intro
Sine Die | This Act removes from the Delaware Code a transitional provision that is no longer applicable to any individual in New Castle County government. In its place, in cases where the County Executive appoints an individual who is employed by the County in...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-06-14
Amendment HA 1 - Introduced and Placed With Bill |
| HB421 | Intro
Sine Die | This bill would mandate an increase in payments made to Direct Support Professionals – persons who are caregivers for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a home or community setting. These rate increases are necessary in ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-06-14
Stricken |
| HB244 | Intro
Sine Die | This Act prohibits insurance companies from frequently attempting to settle claims with their insureds for less than an amount a reasonable person would believe to be fair based on a common, verifiable compilation of valuation data, such as the NADA ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-06-14
To House Economic Development/Banking/Insurance/Commerce Committee |
| HB423 | Intro
Sine Die | This Act requires insurance companies to pay to the insured the amount of the insurance company’s offer of settlement which was rejected by the insured party. However, the amount remains subject to both parties’ reservation or rights, cla...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-06-14
To House Economic Development/Banking/Insurance/Commerce Committee |
| HB422 | Intro
Sine Die | This Act prohibits insurance companies from revoking, or attempting to revoke, an offer of settlement made to an insured.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-06-14
To House Economic Development/Banking/Insurance/Commerce Committee |
| HB315 | Pass | This bill makes a few changes to the midwifery licensure. Specifically, Section 1 adds a definition for a midwifery student who is under direct supervision. Section 2 then provides an exemption for midwifery students to practice midwifery. Section 3 ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-06-09
Signed by Governor |
| HB200 | Intro
Sine Die | This Act adds provisions to Title 21 defining accessible parking spaces, incorporating federal standards for accessible parking spaces found in the Americans with Disabilities Act and adding additional requirements that enhance these standards and be...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-06-09
HS 1 for HB 200 - Amendment HA 1 - Introduced and Placed With Bill |
| HB323 | Pass | This bill updates the Delaware Code relating to the Delaware Board of Dentistry and Dental Hygiene regarding the exemption from unlicensed practice for owners and operators of non-profit tax exempt organizations that provide dental care. The current ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-06-09
Signed by Governor |
| HB307 | Pass | In 2015, the Legislature enacted the one-time fee of no more than $100 for an educator’s first license in Delaware. This Bill provides a waiver for graduates of Delaware high schools and graduates of teacher preparatory programs located in Dela...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-06-09
Signed by Governor |
| HCR87 | Engross
Sine Die | This Concurrent Resolution recognizes Delaware Technical and Community College on the 50th anniversary of its founding.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-06-09
Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 19 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 2 ABSENT 0 VACANT |
| HB390 | Intro
Sine Die | This bill clarifies that a vote by the General Assembly as required in 14 Del C. 1008(g) and 1026(d) in support of redistricting serves to authorize the State Board to proceed with the redistricting, but does not constitute approval of any particula...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-06-09
Stricken |
| HB114 | Pass | As promoted in the Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles Motorcycle Operator Manual, it is recommended to motorcycle, Mopeds, and Motorized Scooter operators that they temporarily flash brake lights when stopping in order to increase visibility to othe...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-06-09
Signed by Governor |
| HB339 | Pass | This Act permits craft distilleries to purchase alcoholic beverages that they do not manufacture to add to products they do produce to sell to their patrons for on premises consumption. For example, this Bill would allow a craft distillery to sell fo...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-06-09
Signed by Governor |
| HB410 | Intro
Sine Die | In recognition of the fact that criminal records can be a hindrance to obtaining employment, education, or credit among citizens who are innocent or who have led responsible and law-abiding lives for a substantial period of time since being convicted...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-06-09
To House Judiciary Committee |
| HB416 | Intro
Sine Die | A number of States have adopted measures to encourage angel investors to make an investment into scientific or technology based companies. This funding is critical in order for these new companies to get off the ground and to begin operating. This bi...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-06-09
To House Revenue & Finance Committee |
| HB414 | Intro
Sine Die | This Bill is designed to clarify certain issues that have arisen in the administration of 354(i) and (j) of Delaware’s Renewable Energy Portfolio Standards Act (“REPSA”), which were added to REPSA in 2010. The Bill resolves those is...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-06-09
To House Energy Committee |
| HB343 | Pass | The Joint Sunset Committee has existed since at least 1980 and, over time, it has become clear that the Committee's name does not accurately reflect all of the work that the Committee actually performs. The Committee has "sunsetted" an agen...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-06-09
Signed by Governor |
| HB347 | Pass | This bill changes the composition of the Delaware Board of Mental Health and Chemical Dependency Professional from thirteen total members to nine and lessens the required number of professional members to help ensure that there are no Board vacancies...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-06-09
Signed by Governor |
| HB292 | Pass | This bill requires schools to post the toll-free telephone report line number for child abuse and neglect in a conspicuous location, where it may be viewed by students. Currently the number is 1-800-292-9582.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-06-09
Signed by Governor |
| HB425 | Intro
Sine Die | This bill clarifies that a vote by the General Assembly as required in 14 Del. C. 1008(g) and 1026(d) in support of redistricting serves to authorize the State Board to proceed with the redistricting, but does not constitute approval of any particul...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-06-09
Introduced in House and assigned to Education Committee |
| HB356 | Intro
Sine Die | This bill creates a special license plate urging motorists not to use electronic devices and drive. Having these plates visible on Delaware’s roadways will help raise public awareness and encourage drivers to keep their eyes on the road, not on...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-06-08
Amendment HA 1 - Introduced and Placed With Bill |
| HB413 | Intro
Sine Die | This bill prohibits the purchase, acquisition, receipt, or transfer of any human fetal tissue or the solicitation of such fetal tissue for certain purposes. Federal law 42 U.S.C.A. 289g-2 prohibits such actions if they affect interstate commerce an...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-06-08
To House Health & Human Development Committee |
| HB229 | Intro
Sine Die | Under the current School Choice program, there are certain students who may receive priority consideration for enrollment in the school of their choice. This Bill adds a new priority consideration for students who have a medical condition or disabili...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-06-08
Amendment HA 3 - Introduced and Placed With Bill |
| HB254 | Intro
Sine Die | Many Homeowners’ Associations are faced with the frustrating situation of attempting to collect assessments from delinquent homeowners while facing expensive legal costs to enforce their rights. In addition, if the Homeowners’ Association...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-06-08
HS 1 for HB 254 - Assigned to Housing & Community Affairs |
| HB283 | Intro
Sine Die | This bill is the Veterans, Skilled Workers, and Community Workforce Act. It requires that on all state-funded construction, public works, or improvement projects that contractors and subcontractors must draw 30% of their workforce from the Representa...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-06-07
Amendment HA 1 - Introduced and Placed With Bill |
| HB300 | Pass | This Act permits those under 14, with the permission of a parent or one legally standing in the place of a parent, to volunteer or perform work for horse farms and other equine operations, just as those under 14 may do for other types of farms, and t...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-06-07
Signed by Governor |
| HB289 | Enroll
Sine Die | This bill allows for the hunting of deer on private land on Sundays.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-06-07
HS 1 for HB 289 - Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 14 YES 7 NO 0 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT |
| HCR84 | Engross
Sine Die | This Resolution recognizes June 7 through June 28, 2016, as the “22 in 22 Challenge” in the State of Delaware and encourages all Delawareans to learn about and raise awareness of veteran suicide.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-06-07
Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 21 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT |
| HB398 | Intro
Sine Die | This bill makes certain grandchildren eligible to receive a survivor’s pension if the state employee has a court ordered guardianship of the grandchild.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-06-02
To House Administration Committee |
