| SB251 | Intro
Sine Die | Mandatory reporting laws are a crucial protection for children; every state has a version of such laws and they have been an effective tool. As Delaware’s mandatory reporting law matures, it is important to recognize necessary balances to ensur...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-05-19
Reported Out of Committee (CHILDREN; YOUTH & FAMILIES) in Senate with 5 On Its Merits |
| HB391 | Intro
Sine Die | This bill provides that every member of the General Assembly or person elected to state office shall disclose as part of their financial disclosure if they have received more than $10,000 in the last 10 years due to the sale of land, development righ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-05-19
To House Administration Committee |
| HB129 | Pass | Currently, communities in the program only get reimbursed for snow events equal to or greater than 4 inches. This bill allows communities in the snow reimbursement program with the Delaware Department of Transportation that have schools within their ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-05-19
Signed by Governor |
| HCR83 | Engross
Sine Die | This resolution recognizes the day of May 25th, 2016 as World MS Day in Delaware.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-05-19
Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 19 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 2 ABSENT 0 VACANT |
| HB331 | Pass | As a State agency, the Division is responsible for providing services and assistance to any individual seeking help. Having the term “enforcement” in the name of the division deters individuals such as non-custodial parents and members of...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-05-19
Signed by Governor |
| SB82 | Pass | Senate Bill 20 of the 147th General Assembly (79 Del. Laws c. 251) formally established the Prison Education program in Chapter 24 of Title 14 of the Delaware Code. Employees of the Prison Education program whose primary job location is within an ins...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-05-19
Signed by Governor |
| HB295 | Enroll
Sine Die | This bill names the training area of the John P. Mulhern Jr. Emergency Management Operations Center the “James E. Turner, III Educational Center”.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-05-19
Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 20 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT 0 VACANT |
| HB226 | Engross
Sine Die | This Bill authorizes the use of “prize-linked” savings accounts in the State of Delaware. These accounts have been used in a number of countries and several U.S. states to promote savings, especially among persons with low-income and firs...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-05-18
Reported Out of Committee (BANKING AND BUSINESS) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits |
| SB229 | Engross
Sine Die | This Act is intended to implement the recommendations in the December 9, 2015 Report of the Work A Day Earn A Pay Task Force. The Act will create a Work A Day Earn A Pay Public Works Jobs Program in Delaware.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-05-18
To House Economic Development/Banking/Insurance/Commerce Committee |
| HCR82 | Engross
Sine Die | This concurrent resolution thanks the Career and Technical Student Organizations for their presentation of geraniums. This concurrent resolution also extends the General Assembly’s best wishes for continued success to these exemplary students.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-05-18
Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 20 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT 0 VACANT |
| HB328 | Intro
Sine Die | When a person is convicted of a hit-and-run that resulted in injuries to the other driver, they are currently only subject to the charge of an unclassified misdemeanor. This bill will change the charge to a class G felony in order to bring the charge...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-05-18
Reported Out of Committee (PUBLIC SAFETY & HOMELAND SECURITY) in House with 8 On Its Merits |
| SB134 | Intro
Sine Die | This Bill provides persons experiencing homelessness protection from discrimination while on the streets and when seeking access to housing, employment, and temporary shelter as necessary to end their episode of homelessness. This Bill amends Title 6...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-05-18
SS 1 for SB 134 - Reported Out of Committee (COMMUNITY/COUNTY AFFAIRS) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits |
| HB1 | Enroll
Sine Die | This bill will require responsible employees of institutions of higher educations to report incidents of sexual assault perpetrated by or against a student to the law enforcement authorities or public safety officials serving the institution of the a...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-05-18
HS 1 for HB 1 - Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 21 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT |
| SB225 | Intro
Sine Die | This bill makes several changes to the law governing the conduct of members of the General Assembly and lobbyists. Section 1 removes from the Code the language that exempts members of the General Assembly from the obligations of the State Employees&...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-05-17
To Senate Executive Committee |
| HB385 | Intro
Sine Die | Section 1 of this bill requires lobbyists to disclose if they receive any compensation for their services. Additionally, Section 1 further requires that lobbyists who are compensated to pay a registration fee, which shall be determined by the Public ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-05-17
To House Administration Committee |
| HCR79 | Engross
Sine Die | This concurrent resolution recognizes the month of May 2016 as “Lyme Disease Awareness Month” in the State of Delaware.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-05-17
Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 21 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT |
| HB384 | Intro
Sine Die | This bill prevents insurance companies from increasing premiums for a driver volunteering to serve as a driver for a charitable organization.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-05-17
To House Economic Development/Banking/Insurance/Commerce Committee |
| HB330 | Engross
Sine Die | All Notices of Intent issued by the Division of Child Support Enforcement are sent regular mail except for the insurance lien notices. This Act removes the requirement that notice to non-custodial parents for insurance settlement liens taken for chil...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-05-17
Defeated by Senate. Votes: Defeated 7 YES 13 NO 1 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT |
| HCR76 | Engross
Sine Die | This concurrent resolution recognizes the week of May 9-15, 2016, as “Vietnam Veterans Week” in the State of Delaware and welcomes home the Vietnam Veterans.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-05-12
Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 19 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 2 ABSENT 0 VACANT |
| HCR75 | Engross
Sine Die | This concurrent resolution recognizes the statewide paramedics for providing the residents of the State of Delaware with valuable services for over a quarter century.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-05-12
Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 19 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 2 ABSENT 0 VACANT |
| SB218 | Enroll
Sine Die | This Act updates the Delaware Code relating to the Board of Accountancy by modernizing the current accountancy licensing standards using the Uniform Accountancy Model Act language as jointly drafted by the National Association of State Boards of Acco...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-05-12
SS 1 for SB 218 - Passed by House of Representatives. Votes: Passed 39 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 2 ABSENT 0 VACANT |
| HB121 | Intro
Sine Die | DNREC often implements policies and strategies based upon directives issued by the Federal Government, including those from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. This Bill will require that any directive received by DNREC be automatically disclos...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-05-12
Amendment HA 1 - Introduced and Placed With Bill |
| SCR77 | Engross
Sine Die | This Senate Concurrent Resolution designates the week of May 1, 2016 to May 7, 2016 as National Charter Schools Week and commends Delaware’s public charter schools for their efforts in educating Delaware students.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-05-12
Passed in House by Voice Vote |
| SCR76 | Engross
Sine Die | This Resolution recommends that schools be educated on the health impacts of heavy backpacks and work on innovative strategies to reduce that impact.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-05-12
Passed in House by Voice Vote |
| SB228 | Intro
Sine Die | An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Related To Delaware Student Excellence Equals Degree Act.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-05-12
Amendment SA 1 - Introduced and Placed With the Bill in Senate |
| HR33 | Intro
Sine Die | This Resolution recognizes the month from May 15th to June 15th as “Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month” in Delaware.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-05-12
Passed in House by Voice Vote |
| HCR78 | Engross
Sine Die | This resolution recognized May 2016 as Older Americans Month.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-05-12
Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 19 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 2 ABSENT 0 VACANT |
| SB60 | Intro
Sine Die | This Act establishes the Delaware Transparency and Responsibility Using State Tools (TRUST) Initiative. It codifies the current policies and practices of several law enforcement agencies in Delaware. Its intent is to enhance trust between immigrants ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-05-12
Stricken |
| HCR77 | Engross
Sine Die | This Concurrent Resolution designates May 11, 2016, as “School Nurse Day” in the State of Delaware.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-05-12
Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 19 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 2 ABSENT 0 VACANT |
| HCR80 | Engross
Sine Die | This Concurrent Resolution designates May 12, 2016, as a day to recognize and commend the contributions of speech-language pathologists and audiologists in Delaware.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-05-12
Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 20 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT 0 VACANT |
| HB270 | Pass | This Act amends the Telemarketing Fraud Act, Chapter 25A of Title 6, to enable the Consumer Protection Unit (“CPU”) of the Delaware Department of Justice, which enforces the Telemarketing Fraud Act, to act to protect Delaware residents wh...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-05-11
Signed by Governor |
| SB201 | Pass | This Amendment would allow the non-commercial uses by an owner or tenant of an airstrip on property subject to the Delaware Agricultural Lands Preservation Act restrictions. The Delaware Agricultural Lands Preservation Foundation does not object to t...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-05-11
Signed by Governor |
| SB164 | Pass | This bill creates a special license plate for professional paramedics and retired professional paramedics.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-05-11
Signed by Governor |
| HB277 | Pass | House Bill 31 of the 148th General Assembly was passed by both chambers of the legislature, wherein the Charter of the Town of Laurel was amended to require that candidates for the Mayor and Town Councilpersons be a town resident for a minimum period...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-05-11
Signed by Governor |
| HB222 | Pass | This bill updates the eligibility requirements for interment in the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery by referencing the National Cemetery Administration Directive. It additionally provides that members of the Guard or Reserve are eligible and allo...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-05-11
Signed by Governor |
| HB246 | Pass | The Joint Sunset Committee recommended in 2014 that the Board of Funeral Services and the Division of Professional Regulation review Chapter 31, Title 24 of the Delaware Code and submit proposed legislation to bring the law up to date with current fu...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-05-11
Signed by Governor |
| HB188 | Pass | This bill clarifies the requirement of filing an appeal within 30 days of a final meeting. The bill also clarifies that the community owner may elect to hold informal meetings prior to the final meeting. Finally, the bill provides that any agreement ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-05-11
Signed by Governor |
| HB249 | Pass | This Act provides that appraisal for the value of goods and chattel seized by execution shall be done using generally recognized appraisal standards based on the type of property seized and/or the training and experience of the constable. For example...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-05-11
Signed by Governor |
| SB156 | Enroll
Sine Die | This bill would prohibit a person from purchasing, selling, offering for sale, possessing with intent to sell, or importing with intent to sell ivory or rhinoceros horn, except as specified, and would make this prohibition enforceable by the Departme...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-05-11
SS 1 for SB 156 - Amendment HA 1 - Introduced and Placed With Bill |
| HB297 | Intro
Sine Die | This bill would require that employers in large office spaces, retail establishments, and post-secondary academic settings provide a minimum 30 hour work week for building service employees. This would include security personnel (except those who wor...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-05-11
To House Economic Development/Banking/Insurance/Commerce Committee |
| SCR74 | Engross
Sine Die | This concurrent resolution recognizes and congratulates the Delaware Health Care Facilities Association All Star Award recipients.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-05-10
Passed in House by Voice Vote |
| HB286 | Pass | An Act To Amend Title 5 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Financial Institutions.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-05-09
Signed by Governor |
| HB324 | Engross
Sine Die | This amendment to Section 8-200 of the Charter of the City of Wilmington raises some of the threshold amounts in the procurement process. The purpose of the amendment is to improve City of Wilmington procurement procedures, increase public access to ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-05-05
To Senate Community/County Affairs Committee |
| HB237 | Pass | This bill sets the premium tax rate for trust owned private placement life insurance contracts covering the life of an individual at 2% for the first $100,000 in premiums collected, with a premium tax rate of 0.0% for all premiums collected in excess...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-05-05
Signed by Governor |
| HR32 | Intro
Sine Die | Recognizing May As Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (als) Awareness Month In Delaware.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-05-05
Passed in House by Voice Vote |
| HB142 | Pass | This bill creates a special license plate for retired professional firefighters.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-05-05
Signed by Governor |
| HR31 | Intro
Sine Die | Respecting And Honoring All Delaware Mothers On May 8, 2016, Mother's Day.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-05-05
Passed in House by Voice Vote |
| HR30 | Intro
Sine Die | This resolution commemorates the observance of Holocaust Remembrance Day.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-05-05
Passed in House by Voice Vote |
| SCR75 | Engross
Sine Die | This Senate Concurrent Resolution marks the 50th Anniversary of the modern Justice of the Peace Court of the State of Delaware.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-05-05
Passed in House by Voice Vote |
| SB256 | Intro
Sine Die | This Act is the first leg of a constitutional amendment to provide for an integrated and state-wide Register of Wills office. At the present time, the three counties operate three separate offices that handle the functions of the Register of Wills. E...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-05-05
To Senate Executive Committee |
