Delaware Representative Michael Smith [R]

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DEHB29Intro
25%
This Act increases the Senior Real Property Tax credit to $750 from $400 as authorized in the Appropriations Bill for fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, which effectively amended Title 29, § 6102(q)(3) from $500 to $400.
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2023-04-06
To House Appropriations Committee
DEHB77Enroll
75%
This Act is the second leg of a constitutional amendment to the Delaware Constitution that would require legislators to remain domiciled in the districts they represent for the entirety of their term of office. The first leg of this constitutional am...
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2023-04-06
Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT
DESCR27Engross
50%
This Concurrent Resolution recognizes Christian Holy Week and Passover in the State of Delaware.
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2023-04-06
Passed In House by Voice Vote
DEHCR36Engross
50%
This Concurrent Resolution recognizes April 6, 2023, as Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated or AKA Day at the Capital in Delaware.
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2023-04-06
Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT
DESB79Intro
25%
This Act is the first leg of a constitutional amendment that would create term limits for legislators and the Attorney General, Insurance Commissioner, Auditor of Accounts, and State Treasurer.
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2023-04-06
To Senate Executive Committee
DESCR24Engross
50%
This resolution recognizes April 2 through 8, 2023, as Week of the Young Child in Delaware.
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2023-04-05
Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT
DESCR25Engross
50%
This Resolution recognizes April 2023 as "Child Abuse Prevention Month" in the State of Delaware.
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2023-04-04
Passed In House by Voice Vote
DESCR26Engross
50%
This Resolution recognizes April 2023 as "Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month" in the State of Delaware.
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2023-04-04
Passed In House by Voice Vote
DEHCR30Engross
50%
This Concurrent Resolution recognizes Ramadan and Muslim residents of this State as they observe Ramadan.
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2023-04-04
Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
DEHB101Intro
25%
This Act directs DelDOT and DNREC to develop a program to allow for the expedited review of entrance plans and stormwater and sediment plans associated with new development. Under this process a consultant pre-approved by DelDOT and/or DNREC would co...
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2023-03-30
To House Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce Committee
DEHB103Intro
25%
Transportation infrastructure is critical to the safe and efficient movement of people as well as goods and services throughout the State. The Delaware Strategies and Spending identifies various investment levels to help prioritize State infrastructu...
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2023-03-30
To House Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce Committee
DESCR23Engross
50%
This Senate Concurrent Resolution recognizes March 29, 2023, as "National Vietnam War Veterans Day" in Delaware.
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2023-03-30
Passed In House by Voice Vote
DEHCR29Engross
50%
This Concurrent Resolution recognizes March 8, 2023, as "National Women-Owned Small Business Day" in Delaware.
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2023-03-29
Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
DESCR22Engross
50%
This resolution designates March 26, 2023, as "Epilepsy Awareness Day" in Delaware and calls upon State agencies and the people of Delaware to undertake suitable efforts to increase epilepsy awareness.
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2023-03-28
Passed In House by Voice Vote
DESCR20Engross
50%
This resolution recognizes March 25th as Greek Independence Day in Delaware.
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2023-03-28
Passed In House by Voice Vote
DESB69Intro
25%
In 2021, the General Assembly enacted a law, Chapter 249 of Volume 83 of the Laws of Delaware (Senate Bill 169 of the 151st General Assembly) to update and expand the definition of child care to include early education programs for children below the...
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2023-03-28
To Senate Education Committee
DEHCR19Engross
50%
This resolution recognizes the Easterseals/CAI Volleyball Challenge occurring March 25 at William Penn High School and March 26 at Delaware State University, an event that raises funds for an organization providing services and support to Delawareans...
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2023-03-16
Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT
DEHB64Intro
25%
This bill authorizes coverage for the spouse of a survivor who qualified to receive a deceased pensioner's retirement benefits prior to May 15, 2012.
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2023-03-15
Tabled in Committee
DEHR7Intro
25%
This amendment to the House Rules requires a three-fifths vote of the members of the House in order to suspend the House Rules.
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2023-03-14
To House Rules Committee
DEHCR14Engross
50%
This Concurrent Resolution recognizes March 10th as "Harriet Tubman Day".
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2023-03-09
Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT
DESB59Intro
25%
This bill directs the Department to pay a statewide rate to all child care providers that is aligned with the New Castle County rate through existing program funds. This service provides support for families with children birth to 12 years of age wit...
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2023-03-08
To Senate Finance Committee
DESCR13Enroll
75%
This Concurrent Resolution requests the Department of Education conduct a review of mandatory trainings for educators and report back to the General Assembly their findings and recommendations.
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2023-03-08
Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
DEHB39Intro
25%
This bill seeks to create the Expanded Protection for Our Communities and Homes (EPOCH) Grant Program through a one-time appropriation of $20 million. The grant money would be distributed to every Delaware police agency that chooses to participate. T...
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2023-03-02
Amendment HA 1 to HB 39 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
DEHB36Intro
25%
This Act decreases by 1% the rate of the realty transfer tax to be received by the State, thereby returning it to the rate that was applicable prior to August 1,2017. The Act also makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the standards o...
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2023-01-26
To House Appropriations Committee
DEHR6Intro
25%
This House Resolution creates an Internet Sports Lottery Legislative Working Group to evaluate and make recommendations on authorizing an internet sports lottery in Delaware.
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2023-01-26
Passed In House by Voice Vote
DESCR6Engross
50%
This Senate Concurrent Resolution designates the week of February 27 to March 5, 2023, as "Eating Disorders Awareness and Prevention Week" in Delaware and encourages the Department of Health and Social Services to research methods to raise ...
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2023-01-26
Passed In House by Voice Vote
DESB35PassThis Act amends the Fiscal Year 2023 Bond and Capital Improvements Act to (1) authorize the use of School Safety and Security Funds for school extracurricular activities; (2) authorize local funding to support Enhanced Minor Capital Improvements and ...
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2023-01-26
Signed by Governor
DEHB30Intro
25%
This Act removes the 3 year residency requirement to qualify for the disabled veteran tax credit.
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2023-01-25
Amendment HA 1 to HB 30 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
DESCR8Engross
50%
This resolution recognizes January 2023 as "National Mentoring Month" in the State of Delaware.
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2023-01-25
Passed In House by Voice Vote
DEHB44Intro
25%
The constitutional requirement to create new legislative districts following the U.S. Census was intended to ensure equal representation at all levels of government. However, Delawares current process of redistricting is deeply flawed. It allows the ...
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2023-01-24
Motion to Release Failed
DESB24Intro
25%
This Act requires all schools with a student diagnosed with a seizure disorder to train at least 2 employees in the administration of rescue medication or treatment prescribed to treat a student with a seizure disorder. Training includes the administ...
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2023-01-20
To Senate Education Committee
DEHB25PassThis legislation establishes that a relief rebate issued under the 2022 Delaware Relief Rebate Program during the period that the federal major disaster declaration exists for the State of Delaware is intended to be a qualified disaster relief paymen...
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2023-01-19
Signed by Governor
DEHB42Intro
25%
This Act removes the up to 10% increase in school property taxes allowed after reassessment
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2023-01-18
Tabled in Committee
DEHB50Intro
25%
This Act creates a separate offense for the theft of mail, including packages, from a residential dwelling. A first offense of mail theft is a class A misdemeanor unless the value of the stolen property is $1,500 or more, in which case it is a class ...
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2023-01-18
Reported Out of Committee (Public Safety & Homeland Security) in House with 5 On Its Merits, 1 Unfavorable
DEHCR1Engross
50%
This Concurrent Resolution recognizes January 2023 as Human Trafficking Awareness Month in Delaware
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2023-01-12
Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT
DESCR5Engross
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...
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2023-01-12
Passed In House by Voice Vote
DESCR2Engross
50%
This Concurrent Resolution recognizes January 9, 2023, as "Law Enforcement Appreciation Day" in the State of Delaware.
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2023-01-12
Passed In House by Voice Vote
DEHB31Intro
25%
This Act reinstates a credit against school taxes of up to $400 for seniors who have been domiciled in Delaware for 3 years or more. After 10 years domiciled in Delaware the credit would increase to $500. Under current law the credit is $500 after 10...
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2023-01-11
Not Worked in Committee
DEHB43Intro
25%
This Act allows Delaware voters who are not affiliated with a political party to vote in a political party's primary election.
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2023-01-05
To House Administration Committee
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