Delaware Senator David Lawson [R]

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DEHJR3PassThis Resolution provides the official revenue, refund, and unencumbered funds estimates for Fiscal Year 2024.
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2023-06-30
Signed by Governor
DEHB92PassThis 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...
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2023-06-30
Signed by Governor
DEHCR61Engross
50%
This resolution encourages support for the counties of this State in their effort to research and study the needs and finances of the volunteer fire services and paid ambulance entities of the State of Delaware.
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2023-06-29
Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
DESCR97Engross
50%
This Senate Concurrent Resolution designates October 12, 2023, at "National Farmer's Day" in the State of Delaware.
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2023-06-29
Passed In House by Voice Vote
DESCR99Engross
50%
This Concurrent Resolution creates the Victims' Bill of Rights Committee to study and make findings and recommendations regarding the Victims' Bill of Rights.
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2023-06-29
Passed In House by Voice Vote
DEHCR66Engross
50%
This Resolution recognizes and commemorates the 50th anniversary of the National Wild Turkey Federation and acknowledges its significant contributions to wildlife management, habitat conservation, and outdoor traditions in the State of Delaware.
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2023-06-29
Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
DESCR100Intro
25%
This resolution is an application for a Convention of the States under Article V of the Constitution of the United States.
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2023-06-29
Introduced and Laid on Table in Senate
DESB30PassThis 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...
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2023-06-28
Signed by Governor
DESB120PassThis bill adds workforce and affordable housing programs to the current list of realty transfer tax eligible expenditures for New Castle, Kent, and Sussex Counties.
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2023-06-28
Signed by Governor
DESB193Intro
25%
This substitute adds emphasis to the prohibition that interim alimony may not be awarded to a party that is convicted of a violent felony. This Act prohibits an individual from receiving alimony who is convicted of committing a violent felony, where ...
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2023-06-28
To Senate Judiciary Committee
DEHB119Engross
50%
Delaware is one of five states that does not have an open container law, which is in direct violation of federal regulations. This Bill bans open containers of alcoholic beverages in motor vehicles and provides a civil penalty for an offense. A viola...
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2023-06-28
To Senate Corrections & Public Safety Committee
DEHB192Engross
50%
This Act requires that the superintendent, school leader, or equivalent chief school officer who oversees a school or a charter school where students have single-digit proficiency in English language arts or mathematics, or both, collaborate with the...
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2023-06-27
Reported Out of Committee (Education) in Senate with 5 On Its Merits
DESCR90Engross
50%
This Concurrent Resolution encourages institutions, agencies, entities, and businesses that operate within Delaware, to purchase Delaware-grown food and value-added items. The Resolution also directs the Delaware Council on Farm and Food Policy to wo...
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2023-06-27
Passed In House by Voice Vote
DEHB68PassThis Act clarifies former HB 148 from the 151st General Assembly by defining the start and end date of the 4 year lookback period that determines if a municipality, governmental unit, the University of Delaware, or Delaware State University is subjec...
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2023-06-27
Signed by Governor
DESCR85Engross
50%
This resolution celebrates the 75th anniversary of Camp Barnes and its dedication to the youth of the State of Delaware.
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2023-06-22
Passed In House by Voice Vote
DEHB224Engross
50%
This Act is a substitute for House Bill No. 224. Like House Bill No. 224, this Act narrows the meaning of firearm for purposes of the Delaware Criminal Code by more closely aligning the definition of firearm with the definition in the federal crimina...
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2023-06-22
To Senate Judiciary Committee
DEHB167Intro
25%
This Act is a substitute for House Bill No. 167. Like House Bill No. 167, this Act establishes school resource officer units to fund school resources officers in all Delaware public schools. Specifically, this Act funds at least 1 school resource off...
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2023-06-21
To House Appropriations Committee
DEHCR64Engross
50%
This concurrent resolution recognizes June 25, 2023 as World Vitiligo Day in Delaware.
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2023-06-20
Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT
DEHB104PassThe states pre-application process for land use process, known as PLUS, was created 20 years ago and has served to increase coordination among state and local agencies. In doing so, it has fulfilled its intent of providing predictability and consiste...
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2023-06-20
Signed by Governor
DEHCR63Engross
50%
This resolution recognizes June 2023 as National Homeownership Month in Delaware.
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2023-06-20
Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT
DESCR84Engross
50%
This resolution designates Saturday, September 30, 2023, as "GFWC Delaware Step Up to End Hunger Day of Service" in the State of Delaware.
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2023-06-20
Passed In House by Voice Vote
DEHB102PassThis 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.
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2023-06-20
Signed by Governor
DEHCR65Engross
50%
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...
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2023-06-15
Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT
DESCR76Engross
50%
This resolution honors USO Delaware for their important and inspiring work supporting military members and their families.
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2023-06-15
Passed In House by Voice Vote
DESCR74Engross
50%
This Senate Concurrent Resolution proclaims Monday, June 12, 2023, as Women Veterans Day in the State of Delaware.
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2023-06-15
Passed In House by Voice Vote
DESCR73Engross
50%
This Senate Concurrent Resolution recognizes the importance of community health workers as well as "Community Health Improvement Week" in the State of Delaware.
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2023-06-15
Passed In House by Voice Vote
DESCR71Engross
50%
This Senate Concurrent Resolution recognizes September 2023 as "Prostate Cancer Awareness Month" in the State of Delaware.
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2023-06-14
Passed In House by Voice Vote
DESCR72Engross
50%
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.
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2023-06-13
Passed In House by Voice Vote
DEHCR58Engross
50%
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.
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2023-06-13
Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT
DEHB152Intro
25%
This Act revises the membership of the State Employee Benefits Committee by removing the Delaware retiree appointed by the Governor and adding 2 members who are eligible to receive health care insurance under Chapter 52 of Title 29 under a pension or...
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2023-06-13
Reported Out of Committee (Administration) in House with 5 On Its Merits
DESCR67Engross
50%
This Senate Concurrent Resolution recognizes November 2023 as "Autoimmune Disease Awareness Month" in the State of Delaware.
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2023-06-08
Passed In House by Voice Vote
DESCR66Engross
50%
This Senate Concurrent Resolution designates October 16-22, 2023 as "Free Speech Week" in the State of Delaware.
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2023-06-08
Passed In House by Voice Vote
DEHB66Engross
50%
House Bill No. 66 adds required information to annual reports issued by the Department of Education (Department), currently known as School Performance Data Reports, and which are available on the Departments website as the Delaware Report Card.
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2023-06-07
Reported Out of Committee (Education) in Senate with 2 Favorable, 6 On Its Merits
DESB64PassThis Act promotes increased capital investment at Delaware casinos by restructuring the table games licensing fee reduction currently received by video lottery agents to allow capital investments greater than the minimum amounts required under § 481...
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2023-05-25
Signed by Governor
DESCR60Engross
50%
This Senate Concurrent Resolution designates May 25, 2023, as Africa Day in Delaware.
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2023-05-18
Passed In House by Voice Vote
DEHCR49Engross
50%
This Concurrent Resolution recognizes May 20, 2023, as Armed Forces Day in Delaware.
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2023-05-18
Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT
DESCR58Engross
50%
This Senate Concurrent Resolution designates the month of May 2023 as "Lyme Disease Awareness Month" in the State of Delaware.
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2023-05-18
Passed In House by Voice Vote
DESCR45Engross
50%
This Senate Concurrent Resolution recognizes the month of May 2023 as "Healthy Vision Month" in the State of Delaware.
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2023-05-16
Passed In House by Voice Vote
DESR15Engross
50%
This Senate Resolution respectfully requests the President of the United States award the Presidential Citizens Medal to Jan C. Scruggs.
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2023-05-16
Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
DESCR55Engross
50%
This Senate Concurrent Resolution proclaims May 2023 as "Community Action Month" in the State of Delaware.
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2023-05-16
Passed In House by Voice Vote
DESCR57Engross
50%
This Senate Concurrent Resolution supports a forthcoming federal resolution recognizing Thomas Garrett as a heroic abolitionist.
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2023-05-16
Passed In House by Voice Vote
DESB34PassOn 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...
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2023-05-16
Signed by Governor
DESB127Intro
25%
This Act adds different levels of criminal liability based on the specifics of a case for directors or managers of facilities who fail to take corrective action to protect patients or residents from criminal activity.
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2023-05-11
To Senate Health & Social Services Committee
DEHB133Intro
25%
First responders, including law enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency medical services (EMS) clinicians, and public safety telecommunicators, are crucial to ensuring public safety and health. First responders are at elevated risk for suicide ...
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2023-05-11
Amendment HA 1 to HB 133 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
DESCR51Engross
50%
This Senate Concurrent Resolution designates May 2023 as "Small Business Month" in the State of Delaware.
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2023-05-11
Passed In House by Voice Vote
DESB118Intro
25%
This Act revises Delaware's death penalty statute to ensure its compliance with the United States Constitution, as interpreted by the United States Supreme Court in Hurst v. Florida, and by the Delaware Supreme Court in Rauf v. State. In accordan...
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2023-05-09
To Senate Judiciary Committee
DESCR44Engross
50%
This Resolution recognizes May 5, 2023, as Maternal Mental Health Awareness Day in Delaware.
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2023-05-04
Passed In House by Voice Vote
DEHCR39Engross
50%
This Resolution honors the contributions of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion of the Women's Army Corps.
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2023-05-02
Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT
DESCR42Engross
50%
This Senate Concurrent Resolution recognizes May 1 to May 6, 2023, as "Auctioneers Week" in the State of Delaware.
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2023-05-02
Passed In House by Voice Vote
DESCR41Engross
50%
This Senate Concurrent Resolution recognizes 2023 as the 100th Anniversary of the founding of the Seaford Kiwanis Club.
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2023-04-27
Passed In House by Voice Vote
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