| DE | SB137 | Pass | This Act is a result of the Joint Legislative Oversight and Sunset Committee's review of the Tourism Advisory Board ("Board"). First formed in 1981, the Board has served in an advisory role to the Delaware Tourism Office, Division of Sm...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-07-25
Signed by Governor |
| DE | HB123 | Engross
Sine Die | This act would require the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control to obtain the consent of the General Assembly before promulgating any regulations restricting the sale of fuel-powered cars, trucks, and SUVs in Delaware. This Act d...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-07-21
To Senate Environment, Energy & Transportation Committee |
| DE | HB242 | Engross
Sine Die | This legislation is an attempt to strike a balance between the need to protect hospital staff, hospital patients, and the public from harm during a State of Emergency, pandemic, or infectious disease outbreak with the expectation that patients should...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-07-21
To Senate Health & Social Services Committee |
| DE | HB121 | Fail | This bill would allow the City of Seaford to authorize artificial entities, limited liability corporations' partnerships, and trusts to vote in Municipal elections held in Seaford following the principle of "one person/entity/one vote".
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-07-21
To Senate Executive Committee |
| DE | HB137 | Pass | This Act corrects the Delaware crisis text number and the National Suicide Prevention call or text line that is required to be printed on pupil identification cards for all public schools serving pupils in grades 7 to 12 and for all students attendin...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-07-21
Signed by Governor |
| DE | HB98 | Pass | This Act creates certain uniform, minimum requirements for public notice related to permits and permit renewals issued by the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control. In particular, the notice must include instructions for electroni...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-07-21
Signed by Governor |
| DE | HB26 | Pass | This Act provides state employees 30, rather than 15, days of paid leave per year to attend training camp or serve special duty as ordered by the military reserves or Delaware National Guard.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-07-17
Signed by Governor |
| DE | HB261 | Intro
Sine Die | This Act establishes the Office of Legislative Ethics for the General Assembly. The establishment of an Office of Legislative Ethics is necessary to ensure that potential violations of Delawares laws or allegations of conflict of interest by the memb...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-07-07
To House Administration Committee |
| DE | SB135 | Pass | This Act relates to the Joint Legislative Oversight and Sunset Committee's ("Committee") review of the Provider Advisory Board ("Board"). As part of that review, the Committee approved a recommendation to consolidate the funct...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-30
Signed by Governor |
| DE | SB138 | Pass | This Act is a result of the Joint Legislative Oversight and Sunset Committee's review of the Delaware Byway Advisory Board ("Board"). First formed in 2000, the Board has served in an advisory role relating to the Delaware Byways Program...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-30
Signed by Governor |
| DE | HB120 | Pass | Speeding is a contributing factor in many serious injury motor vehicle crashes and roadway fatalities. This Act adds operating a motor vehicle at a speed of 90 miles an hour or more to the definition of reckless driving.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-30
Signed by Governor |
| DE | SB160 | Fail | This Bill is the Fiscal Year 2024 Bond and Capital Improvements Act.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-30
Signed by Governor |
| DE | HB92 | Pass | This Act requires drivers to change lanes or reduce their speed while approaching a stationary vehicle displaying warning signals, including vehicle hazard warning lights, road flares, traffic cones, cautions signs, or any non-vehicular warning signs...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-30
Signed by Governor |
| DE | SCR97 | Engross
Sine Die | This Senate Concurrent Resolution designates October 12, 2023, at "National Farmer's Day" in the State of Delaware.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-29
Passed In House by Voice Vote |
| DE | SCR99 | Engross
Sine Die | This Concurrent Resolution creates the Victims' Bill of Rights Committee to study and make findings and recommendations regarding the Victims' Bill of Rights.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-29
Passed In House by Voice Vote |
| DE | SB134 | Pass | This Act updates the Legislative Oversight and Sunset Act, the governing statute for the Joint Legislative Oversight and Sunset Committee (JLOSC), to reflect updated and modern review practices and standards. The more significant changes include:
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-29
Signed by Governor |
| DE | SB47 | Pass | This Act is the result of the Joint Legislative Oversight and Sunset Committee's review of the Council on Libraries ("Council"). This Act updates the Council's membership composition, defines quorum, and adds other standard provisio...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-28
Signed by Governor |
| DE | SB30 | Pass | This Act clarifies what constitutes a sawmill under Delaware law and adds definitions related to agriculture and silviculture. This Act recognizes forest products as unadulterated materials and makes clear their importance to support a thriving indus...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-28
Signed by Governor |
| DE | SB120 | Pass | This bill adds workforce and affordable housing programs to the current list of realty transfer tax eligible expenditures for New Castle, Kent, and Sussex Counties.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-28
Signed by Governor |
| DE | SB49 | Pass | This Act is a result of the Joint Legislative Oversight and Sunset Committee's review of the Governor's Commission on Community and Volunteer Services ("Commission"). This Act does the following:
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-28
Signed by Governor |
| DE | SB50 | Pass | This Act is a result of the Joint Legislative and Oversight Committee's review of the Advisory Council on Walkability and Pedestrian Awareness ("Council"). This Act codifies the Council, which was first established under Governor Ruth A...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-28
Signed by Governor |
| DE | SB48 | Pass | This Act is a result of the Joint Legislative Oversight and Sunset Committee's review of the Council on Libraries. This Act repeals the Delaware Public Library Technology Assistance Act because Delaware Division of Libraries no longer issues tech...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-28
Signed by Governor |
| DE | HB63 | Pass | This bill allows pensioners to earn $50,000 (instead of $40,000) before incurring a $1.00 deduction to their state pension for every $2.00 earned over that amount.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-27
Signed by Governor |
| DE | SB71 | Pass | This Act requires law-enforcement agencies, the Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families, and the Department of Justice to report suspected animal cruelty to the Office of Animal Welfare that is discovered while performing their ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-27
Signed by Governor |
| DE | SB70 | Pass | This Act adds the following acts against a person's companion animal or service animal to the definition of abuse for protection from abuse proceedings:
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-27
Signed by Governor |
| DE | HB95 | Pass | This Act requires Family Court to award possession and provide for the care of companion animals when dividing marital property after considering the well-being of the companion animal.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-27
Signed by Governor |
| DE | SB90 | Pass | This bill modernizes the First State Quality Improvement Fund (FSQIF) Act, using language from the field of continuous improvement and operational excellence to align with current industry accepted practices. This bill provides improved accountabilit...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-27
Signed by Governor |
| DE | HCR64 | Engross
Sine Die | This concurrent resolution recognizes June 25, 2023 as World Vitiligo Day in Delaware.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-20
Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT |
| DE | HCR63 | Engross
Sine Die | This resolution recognizes June 2023 as National Homeownership Month in Delaware.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-20
Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT |
| DE | SCR84 | Engross
Sine Die | This resolution designates Saturday, September 30, 2023, as "GFWC Delaware Step Up to End Hunger Day of Service" in the State of Delaware.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-20
Passed In House by Voice Vote |
| DE | HB102 | Pass | This Act expedites the issuance of a temporary entrance permit for commercial and economic development projects. The Act also makes technical changes to conform existing law to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-20
Signed by Governor |
| DE | HCR65 | Engross
Sine Die | This Resolution proclaims June 19, 2023. as Juneteenth National Independence Day in Delaware and encourages the people of Delaware to reflect upon the significant roles and many contributions of African Americans and to celebrate this day with approp...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-15
Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT |
| DE | SCR74 | Engross
Sine Die | This Senate Concurrent Resolution proclaims Monday, June 12, 2023, as Women Veterans Day in the State of Delaware.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-15
Passed In House by Voice Vote |
| DE | SCR73 | Engross
Sine Die | This Senate Concurrent Resolution recognizes the importance of community health workers as well as "Community Health Improvement Week" in the State of Delaware.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-15
Passed In House by Voice Vote |
| DE | SCR71 | Engross
Sine Die | This Senate Concurrent Resolution recognizes September 2023 as "Prostate Cancer Awareness Month" in the State of Delaware.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-14
Passed In House by Voice Vote |
| DE | SCR72 | Engross
Sine Die | This Senate Concurrent Resolution congratulates the class 2022 Eagle Scouts for having attained the highest rank one can earn in the Boy Scouts of America.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-13
Passed In House by Voice Vote |
| DE | HCR58 | Engross
Sine Die | This Concurrent Resolution commends the 2023 Delaware Behavioral Health Professional of the Year, Dana Carey, and all of the District/Charter Network Behavioral Health Professionals of the Year.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-13
Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT |
| DE | SCR67 | Engross
Sine Die | This Senate Concurrent Resolution recognizes November 2023 as "Autoimmune Disease Awareness Month" in the State of Delaware.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-08
Passed In House by Voice Vote |
| DE | SCR66 | Engross
Sine Die | This Senate Concurrent Resolution designates October 16-22, 2023 as "Free Speech Week" in the State of Delaware.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-08
Passed In House by Voice Vote |
| DE | SB62 | Pass | This Act makes minor changes to licensing and registration of limited lines travel insurance producers and travel retailers and establishes a comprehensive framework for the sale and marketing of travel insurance. Specifically, the legislation establ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-05-31
Signed by Governor |
| DE | SCR60 | Engross
Sine Die | This Senate Concurrent Resolution designates May 25, 2023, as Africa Day in Delaware.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-05-18
Passed In House by Voice Vote |
| DE | SR15 | Engross
Sine Die | This Senate Resolution respectfully requests the President of the United States award the Presidential Citizens Medal to Jan C. Scruggs.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-05-16
Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES |
| DE | SCR55 | Engross
Sine Die | This Senate Concurrent Resolution proclaims May 2023 as "Community Action Month" in the State of Delaware.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-05-16
Passed In House by Voice Vote |
| DE | SB34 | Pass | On March 1, 1875, the federal Civil Rights Act was enacted. Following the end of the Civil War and the adoption of the Thirteenth and Fourteenth Amendments, the goal of the Civil Rights Act of 1875 was to guarantee Blacks equal treatment in places of...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-05-16
Signed by Governor |
| DE | SCR51 | Engross
Sine Die | This Senate Concurrent Resolution designates May 2023 as "Small Business Month" in the State of Delaware.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-05-11
Passed In House by Voice Vote |
| DE | SCR44 | Engross
Sine Die | This Resolution recognizes May 5, 2023, as Maternal Mental Health Awareness Day in Delaware.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-05-04
Passed In House by Voice Vote |
| DE | HCR43 | Engross
Sine Die | This Resolution recognizes May 3, 2023, as "World Press Freedom Day".
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-05-04
Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT |
| DE | HCR39 | Engross
Sine Die | This Resolution honors the contributions of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion of the Women's Army Corps.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-05-02
Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT |
| DE | SCR42 | Engross
Sine Die | This Senate Concurrent Resolution recognizes May 1 to May 6, 2023, as "Auctioneers Week" in the State of Delaware.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-05-02
Passed In House by Voice Vote |
| DE | SCR41 | Engross
Sine Die | This Senate Concurrent Resolution recognizes 2023 as the 100th Anniversary of the founding of the Seaford Kiwanis Club.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-04-27
Passed In House by Voice Vote |
