Delaware Senator Gerald Hocker [R]

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State	Bill	Status	Summary/Title	Last Action
DE	SB204	Intro 25%	Before October 1, 2020, Delaware was 1 of only 3 states that did not offer some form of adult dental coverage through Medicaid. With the enactment of Senate Substitute No. 1 for Senate Bill 92 (150th General Assembly) (Chapter 187 of Volume 82 of the... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-01-17 To Senate Finance Committee
DE	HCR78	Engross 50%	This Concurrent Resolution provides for a Joint Session of the House of Representatives and the Senate to be convened for the purpose of hearing an address by the Honorable John C. Carney, Governor of the State of Delaware. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-01-17 Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT
DE	SR17	Engross 50%	This Senate Resolution recognizes the We Are The Moms Foundation for its contributions toward raising awareness of firearm violence in the State of Delaware and providing support to victims families. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-01-11 Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT
DE	SCR107	Engross 50%	This Senate Concurrent Resolution honors and recognizes the leadership, achievements, and sacrifices of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and urges all citizens of the First State to participate fittingly in the observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Da... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-01-11 Passed In House by Voice Vote
DE	SCR104	Engross 50%	This Concurrent Resolution recognizes January 9, 2024, as "Law Enforcement Appreciation Day" in the State of Delaware. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-01-10 Passed In House by Voice Vote
DE	SCR103	Engross 50%	This Resolution establishes the Delaware Aquaculture Task Force. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-01-09 Passed In House by Voice Vote
DE	HCR80	Enroll 75%	This concurrent resolution expresses the State of Delaware General Assemblys concern for the loss of life in the Israel-Hamas war and calls on the legislature and the citizens of Delaware to recognize our common humanity and the shared strength of ou... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-01-09 Passed By Senate. Votes: 17 YES 3 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT
DE	HB269	Intro 25%	This is the first leg of a constitutional amendment creating a "Crossover Day" deadline for each House of the General Assembly to send legislation over to the other House. The annual budget appropriation act, grants-in-aid act, bond and cap... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-01-04 To House Administration Committee
DE	SB6	Pass	In 1682 or 1683, the Sussex County Court, created by William Penn, created the land grant that is the subject of this Act (Warner Grant). As this Act describes, the Warner Grant consists of land in and adjacent to the City of Lewes largely consisting... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2023-09-21 Signed by Governor
DE	HB142	Pass	This bill precludes the so-called LGBTQ+ "panic" defense that seeks to partially or completely excuse or justify a defendant from full accountability for the commission of a crime on the grounds that the actual or perceived sexual orientati... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2023-09-21 Signed by Governor
DE	SB125	Pass	In December 2022, the Code Revisors provided the General Assembly with a list of potential technical corrections that they identified as they revised the Delaware Code to reflect legislation that was enacted by the 151st General Assembly in 2022 or a... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2023-09-21 Signed by Governor
DE	HB118	Pass	Due to continuing concerns over the negative health effects secondhand smoke will have on the youth of Delaware, this bill adds Smoking Restrictions within vehicles if a person under the age of eighteen (18) is in the vehicle. Also, it makes clear th... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2023-09-20 Signed by Governor
DE	SB43	Pass	This Act is a substitute for Senate Bill No. 43. Both this Act and SB 43 add additional State facilities and categories of establishments to § 787 of Title 11 which would be required to display public awareness signs about human trafficking. The add... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2023-09-14 Signed by Governor
DE	SB66	Pass	This Act adds the Senate Minority Leader and the House Minority Leader as members of the Public Health Emergency Planning Commission (Commission). [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2023-09-14 Signed by Governor
DE	SB152	Pass	This Act expands the rights of long-term care facility residents by ensuring that long-term care facility residents are entitled to care that recognizes cultural differences and preferences and that long-term care facility residents are made aware of... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2023-09-11 Signed by Governor
DE	HB28	Pass	This bill creates a special license plate for Whitetails Unlimited. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2023-08-31 Signed by Governor
DE	SJR1	Pass	This Senate Joint Resolution directs the Department of Services for Children, Youth & Their Families to explore participating in the federal title IV-E Guardianship Assistance Program to increase support to relative guardians and facilitate perma... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2023-08-31 Signed by Governor
DE	SB80	Pass	Senate Bill No. 80 codifies the current practice in Delaware of not requiring proof of citizenship or a specific immigration status on an application for a professional license. By affirmatively providing eligibility for professional licenses regardl... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2023-08-31 Signed by Governor
DE	SB108	Pass	This Act revises the State's Gold Alert Program to include missing children and increase dissemination of information to the public to better assist the State's search efforts. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2023-08-31 Signed by Governor
DE	HB132	Pass	Section 1 of this Act amends § 6504 of Title 10 to correct two erroneous cross-references (the cross-references will now correctly reference Title 12 rather than Title 10 of the Delaware Code). [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2023-08-31 Signed by Governor
DE	SB165	Pass	This Act amends Chapter 25, Title 24 of the Delaware Code relating to the Practice of Pharmacy. The amendments authorize pharmacists to engage in collaborative pharmacy practice with one or more practitioners meaning individuals who are authorized by... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2023-08-17 Signed by Governor
DE	HB160	Pass	The National Suicide Hotline Designation Act of 2020 established 988 as the universal phone number for "the national suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline system operating through the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline." Thi... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2023-08-16 Signed by Governor
DE	SB176	Pass	This Act requires that an owner be reimbursed up to $1,500 annually for veterinary care expenses paid by the owner for the care of a retired law-enforcement canine. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2023-08-10 Signed by Governor
DE	SB117	Pass	This Act authorizes paramedics and other EMS providers to provide medical care to police dogs injured at the scene of an emergency. This Act also grants civil immunity to paramedics and other EMS providers who provide medical services to police dogs,... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2023-08-10 Signed by Governor
DE	HB129	Pass	This Act modifies Section 2803 to add definitions for negligence, misconduct and incompetence. These new definitions will provide greater clarity and guidance for the Council of the Delaware Association of Professional Engineers in determining whethe... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2023-08-09 Signed by Governor
DE	HB218	Pass	This Act changes the composition of the Commission and further clarifies the definition of veterans as it pertains to this Section of Title 29. The Delaware Commission of Veterans Affairs is comprised of members, appointed by the Governor, who repres... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2023-08-09 Signed by Governor
DE	HB83	Pass	This Act requires every public school and charter school to provide students enrolled in kindergarten with an oral health screening by the last student attendance day of each school year. Notification to the parent or guardian must be done and a copy... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2023-08-03 Signed by Governor
DE	HB157	Pass	This Act prohibits a pawnbroker, secondhand dealer, or scrap metal processor from purchasing or otherwise acquiring a gift card or other item in its original packaging unless the individual offering the item for sale produces a receipt or proof of pu... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2023-08-03 Signed by Governor
DE	HB183	Pass	This Act revises the existing crime of endangering the welfare of a child by providing or permitting a child to consume or inhale unprescribed controlled substances in the following ways: [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2023-07-31 Signed by Governor
DE	SB55	Pass	This bill establishes the Delaware Rare Disease Advisory Council which, among other things, is intended to educate medical professionals, government agencies, legislators, and the public about rare diseases. There are about 7,000 known rare diseases,... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2023-07-26 Signed by Governor
DE	HB117	Pass	This bill makes changes to the qualifications for professional land surveyors. This bill also makes clear that there is no civil or criminal trespass when a professional land surveyor enters upon land in the course of preparing a survey. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2023-07-25 Signed by Governor
DE	HB123	Engross 50%	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	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	SB149	Pass	This Act would move the 2024 presidential primary election for major political parties from the fourth Tuesday in April to the first Tuesday of April. [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	SB9	Pass	Although lead-based paint is prevalent in many Delaware residences and causes extraordinary neurological damage in children, including seizures, behavioral disorders, developmental delays, and cognitive disabilities, Delaware does not have a comprehe... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2023-07-17 Signed by Governor
DE	SB76	Pass	This Act amends §1311, Title 17 of the Delaware Code to allow for the Delaware Department of Transportation to vacate an old right of way of a newly realigned section of road by resolution. [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	HCR61	Engross 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. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2023-06-29 Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
DE	SCR97	Engross 50%	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 50%	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	HCR66	Engross 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. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2023-06-29 Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
DE	SB105	Pass	This Act amends the Charter of the Town of Selbyville to allow the Town to impose an impact fee to contribute to the costs of operations of volunteer fire companies, ambulance companies, public libraries, or police departments providing services with... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2023-06-29 Signed by Governor
DE	HB131	Pass	This Act resolves ambiguities in the current law and confirms the ability of a spouse who owns real property as tenant by the entirety, acting alone, to convey that spouses interest in such real property to both spouses, as tenants by the entirety or... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2023-06-29 Signed by Governor
DE	HB251	Intro 25%	This is the first leg of a constitutional amendment to protect our communities from gun violence. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2023-06-28 To House Administration Committee
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	HB119	Engross 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... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2023-06-28 To Senate Corrections & Public Safety Committee
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