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{"bill_id":663766,"bill_number":"SR2","title":"Relating To The Rules Of The Delaware State Senate.","description":"Relating To The Rules Of The Delaware State Senate.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2014-12-16","last_action":"Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 21 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2014-12-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SR2/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/771704ca81cd1a3485257d8d0067f5cc?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Patricia Blevins"},
{"bill_id":663867,"bill_number":"SR3","title":"Relating To The Election Of The President Pro Tempore.","description":"Relating To The Election Of The President Pro Tempore.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2014-12-16","last_action":"Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 21 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2014-12-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SR3/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/6f6342e6b7e6e38885257dac005bf4bc?OpenDocument","sponsor":"David McBride"},
{"bill_id":663968,"bill_number":"SR4","title":"Relating To The Election Of Officers.","description":"Relating To The Election Of Officers.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2014-12-16","last_action":"Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 21 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2014-12-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SR4/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/580cc649537384ff85257dac005c54cd?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Patricia Blevins"},
{"bill_id":664070,"bill_number":"SR1","title":"Relating To The Roll Of The Members Of The Senate.","description":"Relating To The Roll Of The Members Of The Senate.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2014-12-16","last_action":"Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 21 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2014-12-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SR1/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/429e3b9aba2736c285257dac005b6328?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Patricia Blevins"},
{"bill_id":668423,"bill_number":"HB17","title":"An Act To Amend Title 31 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Adult Protective Services.","description":"Chapter 438, Volume 79 of the Laws of Delaware (House Bill 417 from the 147th General Assembly) provides a mechanism for financial institutions to freeze transactions that they suspect are financial exploitation of an elderly person and requires them to report suspected financial exploitation to the proper state or federal agency.  Chapter 438, Volume 79 of the Laws of Delaware defined “financial institution” for the first time in Chapter 39 of Title 31. When introduced, House Bill 417 included “broker-dealer”, “investment adviser”, and “federal covered adviser” within the definition of “financial institution”; however, these terms were removed by an amendment due to concerns expressed by some of these entities. This Act restores “broker-dealer”, “investment adviser”, and “federal covered adviser” to the definition of “financial institution” following successful discussions with these entities regarding the intent and scope of Chapter 438, Volume 79 of the Laws of Delaware. The changes on lines 6 to 7 and line 10 are made to correct punctuation, in keeping with the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-06-04","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-06-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB17/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/2c77127fef9fc06085257dc2003ffad2?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Stephanie Bolden"},
{"bill_id":668481,"bill_number":"HB14","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To School Property And Health And Safety Requirements.","description":"As a public school safety measure, this bill requires that any door to a classroom will be equipped with a lock that can be locked from either side of the door. Many doors are currently not capable of locking from the inside. Locking the door(s) to a classroom from inside the classroom would enable precluding a school intruder from entering that classroom.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2015-01-07","last_action":"Assigned to Appropriations Committee in House","last_action_date":"2015-03-24","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB14/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/70de62b9b6cebf7485257dc40056dd4f?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Earl Jaques"},
{"bill_id":668538,"bill_number":"HB13","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To School Safety.","description":"This bill requires all new school construction or major renovation to include the following features: an intruder alarm, bulletproof glass in entrance areas and interior doors and windows, and doors lockable with keys on both sides. Further, the bill would require all new school construction plans to be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget’s Facilities Management Section for compliance with these requirements as well as with Crime Prevention through Environmental Design principles.","status_desc":"Stricken","status_date":"2015-01-07","last_action":"Stricken","last_action_date":"2015-01-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB13/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/b2efcf093723845085257dc40056493d?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Earl Jaques"},
{"bill_id":668594,"bill_number":"HB11","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Paramedic Services.","description":"This Bill, modeled after similar legislation enacted in Pennsylvania and West Virginia, clarifies paramedic immunity when consent to render care is unable to be obtained.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-09-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-09-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB11/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/17ea623e73c714d285257d9b0066c503?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Ruth Briggs King"},
{"bill_id":668651,"bill_number":"HB19","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Agency Regulations.","description":"This Bill requires any administrative agency proposing a regulation under the Administrative Procedures Act to include a cost-benefit estimate in the notice for public comment that must be published before the regulation may be adopted. This cost-benefit analysis must be separated into two estimates – one estimating the cost to a business affected by the regulation and another estimating the cost to the public. The estimates must address the immediate and long-term effects of the regulation, as well as any adverse and beneficial economic effects and costs. These cost estimates will allow the public to provide informed, meaningful commentary during the public comment period, as is anticipated under the Administrative Procedures Act.","status_desc":"Stricken","status_date":"2015-01-07","last_action":"Stricken","last_action_date":"2015-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB19/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/a0c7fd342ab2787985257d9b0064ad31?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Jeffrey Spiegelman"},
{"bill_id":668708,"bill_number":"HB16","title":"An Act To Amend Title 4 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Alcoholic Liquors.","description":"Section 1 of this Act amends the definition of “restaurant”, as it relates to Delaware’s laws governing the sale and consumption of alcoholic liquors, to allow smaller restaurants, those with seating for at least 12 individuals, to apply for a license to sell alcoholic liquors in connection with the sale of complete meals.  Section 1 of this Act also corrects an error made in a prior revision of the definition in which “complete meals” was changed to “complete means”.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-03-23","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB16/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/d087079c5cf5709285257dab0040a936?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Paul Baumbach"},
{"bill_id":668763,"bill_number":"HB18","title":"An Act To Amend Title 6 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Safe Destruction Of Records Containing Personal Identifying Information.","description":"This Act clarifies that Chapter 50C, Title 6 of the Delaware Code, relating to the safe destruction of records containing personal identifying information, applies only to commercial entities that transact business in this State. Additionally, the Act defines “transacts business in this State”, giving it the same meaning as it has in several other contexts under Delaware law.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-05-28","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-05-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB18/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/07eaa6eb87a0956585257dcd006248f9?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Stephanie Bolden"},
{"bill_id":668820,"bill_number":"HB12","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To School Nurses.","description":"This bill seeks to ensure that every public school in the State of Delaware has a nurse. This bill provides a mechanism to allow public schools that currently do not have a school nurse to receive state funds. The bill also allows for a match tax to assist those school districts that acquire a nurse as a result of this bill to pay for the local share of that nurse.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2015-01-07","last_action":"Assigned to Appropriations Committee in House","last_action_date":"2015-03-24","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB12/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/9f1f1ada29063b0a85257dc400556c77?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Earl Jaques"},
{"bill_id":671598,"bill_number":"HB20","title":"An Act To Amend Title 5 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Purchase By A Bank Or Trust Company Of The Shares Of Its Own Capital Stock.","description":"This Act authorizes the State Bank Commissioner to approve the purchase by a bank or trust company of the shares of its own capital stock, subject to such terms and conditions, if any, as the Commissioner may require.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB20/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/2cb80b6fc5d3f5e485257dc600561ce0?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Peter Schwartzkopf"},
{"bill_id":675024,"bill_number":"HJR1","title":"Relating To The Election Of Officers Of The House Of Representatives.","description":"This Joint Resolution designates JoAnn M. Hedrick as Bill Clerk of the House of Representatives and Dolores Michels as Assistant Bill Clerk of the House of Representative to serve at the pleasure of the House of Representatives.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HJR1/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/4704404acd51154f85257dc4006b655c?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Peter Schwartzkopf"},
{"bill_id":675145,"bill_number":"HR4","title":"Relating To Permanent Procedures Of The House Of Representatives Of The 148th General Assembly Of The State Of Delaware For Ethics Violations.","description":"Relating To Permanent Procedures Of The House Of Representatives Of The 148th General Assembly Of The State Of Delaware For Ethics Violations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-13","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2015-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HR4/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/2fdacd1d8a46dcbd85257dc4006a6686?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Peter Schwartzkopf"},
{"bill_id":675267,"bill_number":"HR1","title":"Relating To The Election Of The Speaker Of The House Of Representatives.","description":"Relating To The Election Of The Speaker Of The House Of Representatives.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-13","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2015-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HR1/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/7f811e08d3dad99785257dc4006c32a8?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Valerie Longhurst"},
{"bill_id":675389,"bill_number":"HR3","title":"Relating To Permanent Rules Of The House Of Representatives Of The 148th General Assembly Of The State Of Delaware.","description":"Relating To Permanent Rules Of The House Of Representatives Of The 148th General Assembly Of The State Of Delaware.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-13","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2015-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HR3/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/b3a8e4d6b5d42e3285257dc400666c6e?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Peter Schwartzkopf"},
{"bill_id":675508,"bill_number":"HR2","title":"Relating To The Election Of Officers Of The House Of Representatives.","description":"Relating To The Election Of Officers Of The House Of Representatives.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-13","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2015-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HR2/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/89b44d8ce3129b9885257dc400690840?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Peter Schwartzkopf"},
{"bill_id":675630,"bill_number":"SR5","title":"Appointing The Committee To Notify The Governor That The Senate Is Organized.","description":"Appointing The Committee To Notify The Governor That The Senate Is Organized.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-01-13","last_action":"Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 19 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 2 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2015-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SR5/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/49f0f89399346ad985257dc70050cf6b?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Patricia Blevins"},
{"bill_id":675751,"bill_number":"SR6","title":"Appointing A Committee To Notify The House Of Representatives That The Senate Is Organized.","description":"Appointing A Committee To Notify The House Of Representatives That The Senate Is Organized.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-01-13","last_action":"Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 20 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2015-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SR6/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/277ddf3e4e06484c85257dc700515a47?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Patricia Blevins"},
{"bill_id":679030,"bill_number":"HB26","title":"An Act To Amend Title 7 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Exemptions Of Licensing Requirements.","description":"Currently only persons who are blind are exempt from hunting and fishing license requirements. This amendment will provide a hunting and fishing license exemption (not trapping) to all persons who have a severe, chronic mental or physical disability. As the person having these disabilities is often unable to participate in hunting and fishing requirements without assistance, any person providing attendant services for these individuals is also temporarily exempt.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Natural Resources Committee in House","last_action_date":"2015-01-14","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB26/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/fa36284c512ce40f85257dbf004fe2ce?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Michael Ramone"},
{"bill_id":679103,"bill_number":"HB22","title":"An Act To Reincorporate The Town Of Townsend.","description":"This Act reincorporates the Town of Townsend.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-13","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB22/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/a52ea5e6b190f7b185257dbe006e2983?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Jeffrey Spiegelman"},
{"bill_id":679177,"bill_number":"HB25","title":"An Act To Amend Title 7 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Regulations And Prohibitions Concerning The Gray Fox.","description":"This bill authorizes the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control to allow the harvesting of gray foxes and permitting of same.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-07-15","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-07-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB25/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/38df0b8ed007dd7685257dbe0055d69e?OpenDocument","sponsor":"David Wilson"},
{"bill_id":679249,"bill_number":"HB21","title":"An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Special License Plates For Holders Of Gold Star Lapel Buttons.","description":"This bill removes the $10 administrative fee for applicants requesting the Gold Star family special license plate in recognition of a close relative’s death while serving in the military.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-09","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB21/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/5ff596ec5c6fdccd85257dc4005444bc?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Sean Matthews"},
{"bill_id":679320,"bill_number":"HB23","title":"An Act To Amend Title 7 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Handgun Use Requirements.","description":"This bill updates requirements for handguns used for deer hunting by adding a range and limit to allowable handgun calibers to accommodate changing handgun availability while maintaining public safety and handgun hunting efficacy.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"Amendment HA 2 - Introduced and Placed With Bill","last_action_date":"2016-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB23/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/99ee46172a97dade85257d9b006519e0?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Jeffrey Spiegelman"},
{"bill_id":679394,"bill_number":"HB27","title":"An Act To Amend Titles 14 And 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To School Safety.","description":"This bill requires all new school construction or major renovation to include the following features: an intruder alarm, bulletproof glass in entrance areas and interior doors and windows, and doors lockable with keys on both sides. Further, the bill would require all new school construction plans to be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget’s Facilities Management Section for compliance with these requirements as well as with Crime Prevention through Environmental Design principles.","status_desc":"Stricken","status_date":"2015-01-14","last_action":"Stricken","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB27/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/efdc4b89ae68f48385257dcc006112b8?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Earl Jaques"},
{"bill_id":679468,"bill_number":"HB24","title":"An Act To Amend Title 25 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Landlord Tenant Code.","description":"Under this section of the Landlord Tenant Code, there is an exemption that is created for vacation rentals along some of Delaware’s beaches that permits homeowners to rent their homes for a period of 120 days or less without being subject to the restrictions created in the Landlord Tenant Code. This change will add the Cedar Creek Hundred to the list of locations that may qualify for this exemption, thereby including rentals in Slaughter Beach.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-10","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB24/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/85e6ad2888a8378c85257dac006353ed?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Harvey Kenton"},
{"bill_id":680103,"bill_number":"SB8","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Uniform Controlled Substances.","description":"Senate Bill 119 which passed the 147th General Assembly inadvertently omitted the exception for veterinarians and methadone clinics from dispensing more than 72 hours of a controlled substance.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-02","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB8/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/e19b5d70728daa9185257db000698aec?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bethany Hall-Long"},
{"bill_id":680363,"bill_number":"SB6","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Terroristic Threatening.","description":"This bill increases the penalty for committing terroristic threatening that causes evacuation of a building, place of assembly, or facility of public transportation from a class G felony to a class E felony.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-29","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-04-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB6/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/77debf99d9c0da1885257db000679ba1?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Brian Bushweller"},
{"bill_id":680622,"bill_number":"SB7","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Delaware Medical Marijuana Act.","description":"This Act clarifies the appointment process for and internal operations of the Medical Marijuana Act Oversight Committee.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-21","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-04-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB7/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/e3277f5424958f3d85257dac003e3cf3?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Margaret Henry"},
{"bill_id":681811,"bill_number":"SCR1","title":"Expressing Our Support And Unity With The People Of France And Extending Profound Sympathies To The Families Of Those Who Died In The Tragic Terrorist Attacks In Paris.","description":"This Senate Concurrent Resolution expresses our support and unity with the people of France and extends profound sympathy to the families of those who died in the tragic terrorist attacks in Paris.  AUTHOR: Sen. Blevins","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-01-15","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2015-01-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR1/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/7e1c2ffebe3a0c3b85257dce004f7e05?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Patricia Blevins"},
{"bill_id":682279,"bill_number":"SB9","title":"An Act To Amend The Charter Of The City Of New Castle Relating To Elections.","description":"This charter change reverts the times that polls will be open in the City of New Castle back to their original times. The earlier opening and later closing proved to be a burden on workers and the Department of Election and few voters arrived before 8 a.m. and after 6 p.m.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-02-11","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB9/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/532b402af874a81d85257d8f00709f04?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Nicole Poore"},
{"bill_id":682337,"bill_number":"SB10","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Delaware Performance Appraisal System Ii Advisory Committee.","description":"This Act makes technical changes to the Delaware Performance Appraisal System (DPAS) II Advisory Committee membership and meeting dates. Additionally, this Act clarifies language regarding the Committee’s duties in order to better provide advice to the Secretary of the Department of Education and the State Board of Education in the promulgation of regulations relating to DPAS II.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-04-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB10/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/94b6981d895a153785257dcb005ca435?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bryan Townsend"},
{"bill_id":682668,"bill_number":"SB11","title":"An Act To Amend Title 12 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Escheats.","description":"This bill addresses various aspects regarding the administration of the abandoned or unclaimed property law of the State of Delaware and implements certain recommendations of the Task Force to Study and Make Findings and Recommendations to Improve Fairness and Compliance in Delaware’s Unclaimed Property Program established under the provisions of Delaware Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 59.  The bill limits the total number of audits anyone outside contract can be assigned and requires all contracts with such contract auditors to assure that they will not employ or compensate senior officials from the Department involved with their work for two years after such officials leave state employment. The bill amends the administrative appeal process regarding the assessment of unremitted abandoned or unclaimed property to provide that the determination of the independent reviewer shall be binding on the Secretary of Finance unless properly appealed to the Delaware Court of Chancery. The bill amends the statutory provision regarding the period of limitations to assess additional unclaimed property liability in connection with a filed annual unclaimed property report to provide that in the case of a filed report the State Escheator must make a specific finding of fraud before the State is entitled to an unlimited period of limitations with respect to assessment. Section 2 directs the Secretary of Finance to prepare and promulgate a detailed manual containing procedural guidelines for the conduct of Delaware unclaimed property examinations and to update its regulations accordingly.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB11/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/46f63c0f305aa1fb85257dce0055eac2?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bryan Townsend"},
{"bill_id":685598,"bill_number":"HCR2","title":"Creating A Sussex County Technical School District Property Tax Review Committee.","description":"The current requested tax cap ceiling is based upon information formulated and detailed in a November 2013 report issued by the Tax Rate Review Committee for the Sussex Technical School District. This resolution will allow the Subcommittee to review more up to date and detailed financial information and offer to the Legislative body other options that might be considered. The requested tax ceiling currently is one option and the unfortunate other option expressed by the Sussex County Technical School District Administration is the reduction in force (RIF) of 47 employed individuals. This review is to affirm that these two mentioned approaches are solutions suggested by the District, but the Resolution additionally allows this Subcommittee to detail to the Legislative body other options that would be viable remedies to allow the Sussex County Technical School District to operate efficiently into the future.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 21 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2015-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR2/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/edc276556fbec1a585257dcc005f1b05?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Daniel Short"},
{"bill_id":685715,"bill_number":"HB9","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Sanitary Protection Of All Drinking Water Supplies Which Are Furnished To And Used By The Public.","description":"The bill eliminates an existing conflict between the Delaware Code statute regulating licensed water system operators and the regulations governing licensed water system operators. This bill corrects the conflict by allowing the creation of an Advisory Council to assist the Secretary in implementing the regulations. In addition this bill allows for the waiver in the water system operator law and will provide clearer guidance to owners of public water systems.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-23","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB9/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/e6f4973c380eecd285257dcc005e0626?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Michael Barbieri"},
{"bill_id":685831,"bill_number":"HB6","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Charter Of The University Of Delaware.","description":"The Court of Chancery has held that  5106(b)(7) of Title 14 “expressly evidenced [the General Assembly’s] intent that control of University [of Delaware] land development and use is within the exclusive control of the Board of Trustees of the University [of Delaware]” and that a State agency, like the University of Delaware, is “generally . . . immune from local zoning ordinances.” City of Newark v. University of Delaware, 304 A.2d 347, 348 (Del. Ch. 1973).  This Act amends the Charter of the University of Delaware to clarify that it is the intent of the General Assembly that the Board of Trustees of the University of Delaware have exclusive control over land development, and that the University of Delaware be immune from zoning laws and regulations, only to the extent that the University of Delaware’s land development relates to structures associated with providing for student services or academic research.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2015-01-20","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to House Administration Committee in House","last_action_date":"2015-01-20","committee":"Administration","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB6/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/e86865bc259163b185257dae005b7bc1?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Paul Baumbach"},
{"bill_id":685945,"bill_number":"SCR3","title":"Providing For A Joint Session Of The Senate And The House Of Representatives To Be Convened For The Purpose Of Hearing An Address By The Honorable Jack A. Markell, Governor Of The State Of Delaware.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution provides for a Joint Session of the Senate and the House of Representatives to be convened for the purpose of hearing an address by the Honorable Jack A. Markell, Governor of the State of Delaware.  Author: Sen. Blevins","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-01-20","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2015-01-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR3/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/f4b634a650e615de85257dcf00652354?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Patricia Blevins"},
{"bill_id":686062,"bill_number":"HB8","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Involuntary Commitment Of Persons With Mental Conditions.","description":"During the 147th General Assembly, House Bill 346 was signed into law. House Bill 346, which codified the work of the HJR 17 Study Group to comprehensively update the state civil mental health laws, created a definition of psychiatrist which specifically names one accredited residency program. There is at least one psychiatrist in Delaware who completed a different accredited residency program. This legislation amends the definition of psychiatrist to include a doctor who has completed an accredited residency training program in psychiatry so that all psychiatrists can act under this statute. Also, the statute limits credentialed mental health screeners to physicians licensed by the State of Delaware. Doctors at the United States Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Delaware often are licensed in other states but permitted by federal law to practice at a Veterans Affairs facility. This legislation amends the definition of credentialed mental health screener to include Veterans Affairs doctors working in Delaware. This will allow Veterans Affairs doctors to hold patients for involuntary observation and treatment of mental conditions.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-23","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB8/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/a06d58181eafd5f585257dcc005935a0?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Michael Barbieri"},
{"bill_id":686182,"bill_number":"HB7","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Strangulation.","description":"In 2010, the Legislature added the crime of Strangulation, a Class D or Class E felony, to the Delaware Code. This bill adds Strangulation to the list of violent felonies. As a result, the provisions of 11 Del. C.  2116 governing the revocation of bail upon subsequent arrest shall apply to an offense of Strangulation.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-09-03","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-09-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB7/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/3cb09ca52be7ccbc85257dcc0066aa52?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Sean Lynn"},
{"bill_id":686301,"bill_number":"HB10","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Office Of Financial Empowerment.","description":"Stand By Me is an innovative financial empowerment program that has been operating within DHSS for the past two years. Stand By Me is designed as a partnership model, integrated into the culture and operations of businesses, educational institutions, state agencies, and non-profit organizations, funded almost exclusively by the private sector and is a robust program based on collaboration and best practices. In just two years since start up, the program has made great strides and has helped many individuals and organizations. Codifying a State Office of Financial Empowerment, housed within DHSS, will ensure the sustainability of the Stand By Me program and other financial empowerment programs.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-07-09","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-07-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB10/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/7e23b0ffe180f91d85257dcc005d2529?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Michael Barbieri"},
{"bill_id":686422,"bill_number":"SB12","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Possession Of Firearms By Persons Prohibited.","description":"This Act closes two significant loopholes in Delaware law in order to ensure that punishment for the illegal possession of firearms by violent persons is certain.  First, by adding a definition for “convicted” or “conviction” that includes adjudications of delinquency occurring on or after a person’s 16th birthday, this Act requires mandatory minimum sentences for adults who possess firearms and were convicted of a violent crime when they were 16 or 17 years of age. Currently, Delaware law excludes those persons adjudicated delinquent of violent felonies from mandatory minimum sentencing if they are later convicted of illegal possession of a firearm as adults. Second, this Act requires mandatory minimum sentences for those who repeatedly violate Delaware’s illegal possession law. Currently, a person who is prohibited from possessing a firearm for reasons other than the commission of a violent felony (e.g. a person who has committed a misdemeanor act of domestic violence) can be convicted of illegal possession repeatedly without facing any mandatory minimum sentence. Additionally, this Act makes technical corrections consistent with legislative drafting conventions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-20","last_action":"Amendment SA 1 - Introduced and Placed With the Bill in Senate","last_action_date":"2015-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB12/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/909f639a0a1cce5b85257dcc003f5f09?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bruce Ennis"},
{"bill_id":688113,"bill_number":"HCR4","title":"Proclaiming January 25 Through January 31, 2015 As National School Choice Week.","description":"This Resolution proclaims the week of January 25 through January 31, 2015 as National School Choice Week in Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 21 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2015-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR4/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/3c178080e96515e285257dcb0070f9b0?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Ruth Briggs King"},
{"bill_id":688454,"bill_number":"HCR3","title":"Proclaiming February 2015 As Wine Month In Delaware.","description":"This Resolution proclaims the month of February 2015 as Wine Month in Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-01-21","last_action":"Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 21 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2015-01-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR3/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/d267eca58d8112a485257dce006840f0?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Jeffrey Spiegelman"},
{"bill_id":688798,"bill_number":"HCR1","title":"Proclaiming The Week Of February 8-14, 2015 As “children Of Alcoholics Week” And Requesting The Governor To Issue A Proclamation For “children Of Alcoholics Week.”","description":"This concurrent resolution designates the week of February 8-14, 2015 as “Children of Alcoholics Week” and requests that the Governor issue a proclamation calling upon all State agencies and the people of the State of Delaware to observe this week with appropriate ceremonies, programs and activities.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 21 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2015-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR1/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/119da07cd57367c185257dcc005f7ac2?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Valerie Longhurst"},
{"bill_id":689139,"bill_number":"SCR2","title":"Creating A Task Force To Study And Make Recommendations Regarding The Division For The Visually Impaired And Statewide Programs For The Blind And Visually Impaired.","description":"SYNOPSIS  This Concurrent Resolution creates the Blind and Visually Impaired Education Task Force.","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2015-01-21","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2015-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR2/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/dbb8f42e1be6b08e85257d8c005890ec?OpenDocument","sponsor":"David Lawson"},
{"bill_id":692407,"bill_number":"HB28","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Charter Schools.","description":"Absent an agreement with the school district, charter schools are currently able to retain any funding received for the fiscal year for a student who transfers mid-year from the charter school to a school district. This bill mandates that, if a student transfers from a charter school to a school district after September 30th, such funds will be prorated between the charter school and the school district where the student is then enrolled.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Education Committee in House","last_action_date":"2015-01-22","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB28/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/7fd6d9a2bacd3b3385257dce005d53b4?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Kimberly Williams"},
{"bill_id":692766,"bill_number":"HB15","title":"An Act To Amend Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Captive Insurance.","description":"This bill will make captive insurance companies subject to additional sections in Title 18. These additional sections will allow the Commissioner greater regulatory authority and will also clarify that those acting on behalf of the Commissioner for captive insurance have the same level of liability protection as those who act for the Commissioner in the regulation of commercial insurance. The bill adds “foreign branch captive”. The bill adds definition of a “series captive insurance company.” The bill clarifies that the Commissioner may retain legal, financial, and examination services for conducting regulatory reviews, processing, investigations, and examinations and the reasonable expense may be charged to the captive insurance company. The bill adds a new definition and licensing category for series captive insurance company so that series as established in 6 Del. C.  17-215(b), 6 Del. C.  218(b), and 12 Del. C.  3804(a) can be defined as captive insurance companies. The bill makes risk retention groups subject to Article 16A of Title 18 in order to satisfy a NAIC accreditation requirement. The bill increases the captive insurance application fee from $200 to $300. It increases the captive insurance processing fee from $3,000 to $3,200. It increases the annual captive insurance license renewal fee from $300 to $400. The bill makes the premium tax caps for direct business at $200,000 and assumed business at $110,000 and sets the aggregate cap to $200,000. For each series captive insurance company, the bill adds an annual minimum aggregate tax of $3,500. The bill removes the tax benefit for common ownership and control of a captive insurance company. The bill indicates the minimum capital and surplus for a series captive insurance company. The bill makes captives subject to Chapter 3 except for  331, 332, and 333, and  2716. The bill clarifies that captive insurance companies may become members of the Federal Home Loan Bank system.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-06-24","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB15/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/21684d0639c66b3285257dcc006cf5b5?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bryon Short"},
{"bill_id":693122,"bill_number":"SCR4","title":"Requesting The Division Of Motor Vehicle To Study And Consider Issuing Digital Driver's Licenses.","description":"This Resolution requests that the Division of Motor Vehicles study and consider issuing optional digital driver’s licenses for Delaware motorists.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2015-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR4/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/100b59a07a88e72e85257dc800653e91?OpenDocument","sponsor":"David McBride"},
{"bill_id":693481,"bill_number":"HJR2","title":"Establishing The Wilmington Public Safety Strategies Commission To Conduct A Rapid, Intensive, And Comprehensive Examination Of Policies To Reduce Violent Crime In Delaware’s Largest City.","description":"Despite the good-faith efforts of city, county, state, and federal law enforcement and other officials, Wilmington’s violent crime rate remains unacceptably high. This Joint Resolution establishes the Wilmington Public Safety Strategies Commission to conduct a rapid, intensive, and comprehensive examination of public safety strategies in the City of Wilmington.  The 9-member Commission will be co-chaired by the Secretary of the Department of Safety and Homeland Security and the New Castle County Director of Public Safety, and staff assistance will be provided by an outside consultant having significant public safety expertise. The Commission will submit a Report and Recommendations to the Governor and the General Assembly as soon as possible, but in no event later than March 31, 2015.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HJR2/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/8d1a767a2487d11885257dd5005ad9ee?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Helene Keeley"},
{"bill_id":700558,"bill_number":"HB29","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Charter Schools.","description":"This bill provides for a moratorium on all new charter schools within the City of Wilmington until June 30, 2017.","status_desc":"Stricken","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"Stricken","last_action_date":"2015-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB29/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/a62b0a37acfa1b8d85257dda005c16ce?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Charles Potter"},
{"bill_id":700602,"bill_number":"HB32","title":"An Act To Amend Title 2 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Delaware Transportation Authority","description":"This bill allows the Delaware Transit Corporation to advertise on the back panels of bus shelters, in addition to the downstream panels currently authorized.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-05-28","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-05-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB32/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/0a43b97d265af17885257dd50061418d?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Edward Osienski"},
{"bill_id":700645,"bill_number":"HB33","title":"An Act To Amend Title 17 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Outdoor Advertising.","description":"This bill clarifies the types of signs that are permitted to be erected in the State’s right-of-way by an outside entity, with department approval. The legislation provides consistency with federal regulations for outdoor advertising.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-05-28","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-05-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB33/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/023e8f3fca1f911185257dd50060c7d1?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Edward Osienski"},
{"bill_id":700685,"bill_number":"HCR5","title":"Establishing A Blue Ribbon Task Force On Education Spending To Audit Public Spending For Education In Delaware And To Make Findings And Recommendations To Assure Fair And Equitable Distribution.","description":"Under the current Department of Education formula for providing State funds for education, there is a wide discrepancy in the funding per pupil between public school districts and among the other educational systems offered in this State. This Resolution will establish a Task Force to examine and study all Department of Education K-12 spending in Delaware, as it exists across all forms of education. The Task Force will be able to use that information to make recommendations that will create and promote an equitable distribution among all children receiving an education in Delaware, by and among all public school districts and alternative educational systems. This Task Force will be comprised of 16 persons with diverse backgrounds and interests, including those from public, charter, and vocational educational systems.","status_desc":"Stricken","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"Stricken","last_action_date":"2016-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR5/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/6e2e3798c7678cee85257db1006fa8f4?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Ruth Briggs King"},
{"bill_id":700727,"bill_number":"HCR6","title":"Recognizing January 27th, 2015, As The Annual International Holocaust Remembrance Day.","description":"This resolution recognizes January 27, 2015, as International Holocaust Remembrance Day.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 21 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR6/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/70a83f0207af51a585257dda005906e9?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Debra Heffernan"},
{"bill_id":700768,"bill_number":"HB31","title":"An Act To Amend The Charter Of The Town Of Laurel Relating To The Qualifications For Mayor And Town Councilman.","description":"This bill amends the Charter of the Town of Laurel to include in the qualifications for Mayor and Town Councilman, that candidates must be a resident of the Town of Laurel for a minimum of one year. It also amends the section of the charter to include the qualification that the Town Councilman, Town Councilman At Large, and The Mayor may not have been convicted of a felony and each candidate running for office must submit a full background check conducted by the Delaware State Police.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2016-07-14","last_action":"Vetoed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-07-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB31/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/56dcbef057d5a60e85257d88005c6ab2?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Timothy Dukes"},
{"bill_id":700770,"bill_number":"SB21","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Report Of Non-public Schools To Department Of Education.","description":"This legislation will change the non-public schools date to submit their September 30 enrollment data from October 31 to October 5. This will allow for better coordination with the September 30 unit count for public schools and analysis of enrollment trends in the State.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-05-28","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-05-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB21/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/680e0ff1e606d61485257dda005698e3?OpenDocument","sponsor":"David Sokola"},
{"bill_id":700785,"bill_number":"SB14","title":"An Act To Amend Title 10 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Limitations On Noneconomic Damages For Personal Injury Or Wrongful Death Occurring At Special Events.","description":"This Act is intended to promote the development of Special Events hosted by non-profit organizations not more often than once per calendar year by placing a liability cap on noneconomic damages [like pain and suffering] awarded for personal injury or wrongful death. There is no limitation on economic damages [like lost wages and medical bills], nor is there any limitation where gross negligence or intentional actions cause the damages, nor does it limit punitive damages. The cap on noneconomic damages begins at $1,000,000 and increases each calendar year by 1.5% except that multiple claimants under a wrongful death action may be awarded a total of 250% of that cap.  This Act is similar to the Maryland noneconomic damages cap. However, unlike Maryland’s cap, Delaware’s cap only applies to Special Events held by non-profits not more than once per year. .","status_desc":"Stricken","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"Stricken","last_action_date":"2016-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB14/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/4c251dd3c3246f5985257d9400680b11?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Brian Pettyjohn"},
{"bill_id":700800,"bill_number":"SB16","title":"An Act To Amend Title 12 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Issuance Of Small Estate Affidavits.","description":"This Act amends Section 2306 of Delaware’s probate code to clarify that if a decedent owned real estate in Delaware, either solely or as tenants in common, the small estate affidavit authorized by Section 2306 of Delaware’s probate code should not be issued and, therefore, the grant of letters for the estate shall be necessary, pursuant to Chapter 15 of Title 12 of the Delaware Code.  This bill is a substitute bill because unexplained printing errors appeared in the final version of the bill.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-08-07","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-08-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB16/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/0ec6ff7acdccdca185257ddb0067b9d0?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Margaret Henry"},
{"bill_id":700816,"bill_number":"SB24","title":"Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Charter School Renewals.","description":"This act would ensure that the academic performance of charter schools who are serving low income and minority students are evaluated by the improvements that they have made with their students.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"Assigned to Education Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB24/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/1432757bc3f44e9085257dd300723e38?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Margaret Henry"},
{"bill_id":700831,"bill_number":"SB13","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Registration Of Sexual Offenders.","description":"This bill confirms and establishes the authority of the Board of Parole to exercise discretion in reviewing the Risk Assessment Tier designation of an offender who was convicted of a registering offense prior to the enactment of Megan’s Law. This bill is a substitute because the original bill did not print with the necessary underlines.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-08-17","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-08-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB13/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/7c6b57479f5f3d2e85257ddb00673aa0?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bruce Ennis"},
{"bill_id":700844,"bill_number":"SB23","title":"An Act To Amend Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Board Of Podiatry’s Preceptorship Program.","description":"An Act To Amend Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Board Of Podiatry’s Preceptorship Program.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-06-25","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-06-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB23/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/2d1f9306e855adde85257dd40077a056?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bethany Hall-Long"},
{"bill_id":700860,"bill_number":"SCR5","title":"Designating February 6, 2015 As \"ronald Reagan Day\" In The State Of Delaware.","description":"Designating February 6, 2015 as “Ronald Reagan Day” in Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 21 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR5/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/cbb2e4056e4e0e4c85257dcc00729f20?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Colin Bonini"},
{"bill_id":700873,"bill_number":"SB17","title":"An Act To Amend Title 30 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Estate Tax.","description":"This Act repeals the Delaware Estate Tax as of July 1, 2015.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"Assigned to Finance Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB17/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/2f01962391502e0f85257db0006c6180?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Gary Simpson"},
{"bill_id":700887,"bill_number":"SB22","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Related To Cruelty To Animals.","description":"This bill allows first responders to use reasonable force to remove an animal confined in a motor vehicle under conditions likely to cause suffering, injury or death. The bill also allows a person removing an animal to use reasonable means to contact the owner and if unable to locate the owner, take the animal to an animal shelter. The bill provides for issuance of a fine in an amount no higher than $1,000 for a first offense.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-08-11","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-08-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB22/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/99cb6e1c7607042985257dd4006f445b?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Karen Peterson"},
{"bill_id":700903,"bill_number":"SB15","title":"An Act To Amend Title 1 Of The Delaware Code By Establishing A Ronald Reagan Day.","description":"This Act establishes February 6 as “Ronald Reagan Day” in Delaware.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"Assigned to Executive Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2015-01-27","committee":"Executive","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB15/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/54c803bf852c0a4385257dcc00712d25?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Colin Bonini"},
{"bill_id":700919,"bill_number":"SB18","title":"An Act Concurring In A Proposed Amendment To Article 1,  12 Of The Delaware Constitution Of 1897, As Amended, Relating To Criminal Procedures.","description":"This Act is the second leg of a constitutional amendment that will modernize the bail provisions within the Delaware Constitution and clarify the power of the General Assembly and the Courts to define certain felony offenses for which and circumstances under which, pre-trial release on bail may not be available.  This Act provides that the constitutional amendment to Art. I, Sec. 12 of the Delaware Constitution proposed bill will: (1) retain the express declaration of a general right to have bail set in a criminal case; (2) provide that the only crimes for which bail must be withheld is (a) capital murder where the evidentiary proof is positive and presumption of the accusation great and (b) Class A or B violent felony offense and under procedures prescribed by law; and (3) ensures that one condition precedent to bail being withheld in non-capital cases must be a finding that no bail condition or combination of bail conditions other than detention will ensure the safety of another person or the community. This change alone does not allow that any person charged with a non-capital crime can be held without bail and no person could be subject to a detention hearing in a non-capital case until the General Assembly revised Chapter 21 of Title 11 of the Delaware Code and the General Assembly and Courts “prescribed by law” the circumstances and procedures under which detention without bail may occur. With this change, though, Delaware may move forward toward the type of modern bail system that has been increasingly adopted by other states through amendment of their state constitutions, when needed, and the development of statutory procedures that provide, in extreme cases, pre-trial detention without bail. Under current Delaware law, the only circumstance in which one may be detained without bail is when he or she is charged with capital murder. This Act would have no effect on bail procedures and standards in capital cases. The fact that bail can only be withheld in capital cases, however, is inconsistent with the evidence-based and informed decision-making that the General Assembly looks to adopt through the Justice Reinvestment Act. While granting of bail upon assessment of the needs of the accused and the community is always preferable, there will be that occasion where the pretrial risk assessment that informs release decisions suggests that detention is the appropriate course. A Delaware state court judge cannot order detention in such cases but only attempt to set the bail so high that a defendant cannot make it. This is the first step toward completing the pre-trial bail continuum. Any legislation subsequently enacted or court procedures adopted pursuant to this bill would have to require individualized, fact-governed decision-making by the Court regarding detention in order to pass muster under the United States and Delaware State Constitutions. This bill also requires trial to be held within 120 days for persons being held without bail on non-capital offenses unless the person requests a delay. If trial is not held within 120 days with no request for delay, the person shall be entitled to bail.  Author: Senator Marshall","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-27","last_action":"Laid On Table in Senate","last_action_date":"2015-06-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB18/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/90fdaadebece32a785257dcc006e365f?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Robert Marshall"},
{"bill_id":701996,"bill_number":"HB30","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Public Schools.","description":"This bill provides State funding to kindergarten through third grade for basic special education. State funding already occurs for intensive and complex special education during these grades. Currently the basic special education funding runs from fourth through twelfth grade. This bill is an effort to promote earlier identification and assistance for basic special education needs which should then mitigate costs over the long term.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Amendment HA 2 - Introduced and Placed With Bill","last_action_date":"2016-06-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB30/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/c6d3d4ff89cba63a85257dce00661ab6?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Kimberly Williams"},
{"bill_id":702424,"bill_number":"HB34","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Department Of Education.","description":"This bill will allow a local school district board to delay new or changed rules, regulations, or administrative procedures from becoming effective during a school year once the school year has started. This will allow the rules, regulations, and procedures to be consistent for the whole school year.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-04-20","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB34/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/857933a0a29c29d885257dbe007142a0?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Jeffrey Spiegelman"},
{"bill_id":702854,"bill_number":"HB35","title":"An Act To Amend Title 30 Of The Delaware Code Relating To A Tax Credit For Demolition Permit Fees In Case Of Natural Disaster.","description":"This bill creates a tax credit for demolition permit fees if the demolition is needed as a result of damage caused by a natural disaster. This bill shall be referred to as the “Barbara Smith-Morlock and Robert Dolga Act”.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-03-31","last_action":"Assigned to Finance Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2015-04-01","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB35/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/e7cb69efbb2d27cf85257db70059e0fc?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Jeffrey Spiegelman"},
{"bill_id":703817,"bill_number":"SCR6","title":"Calling For An Article V Convention To Amend The United States Constitution.","description":"This resolution places Delaware alongside several sister states--including Vermont, California, and Illinois--in calling for an Article V convention, following the United States Supreme Court's decision in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, 558 U.S. 310 (2010) and related cases and events. The purpose of said convention is to propose an amendment to the United States Constitution so as to reverse recent judicial decisions that have permitted money to play an unduly influential role in the context of political campaigns. The convention will enable an amendment to be crafted and discussed on the basis of data and experiences that have arisen in the wake of these decisions.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2015-03-25","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (HOUSE ADMINISTRATION) in House with 3 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2015-05-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR6/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/1dbfcbb85c4c313c85257db70051d9c0?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bryan Townsend"},
{"bill_id":704616,"bill_number":"SB25","title":"An Act To Amend The Charter Of The Town Of Laurel Relating To The Manner Of Holding Biannual Municipal Election.","description":"This bill amends the Charter of the Town of Laurel to eliminate the need for residents to reregister to vote in the General Municipal Election should they miss two consecutive elections.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-06-24","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB25/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/ca9382e980c3afe485257d88005bcc80?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bryant Richardson"},
{"bill_id":704659,"bill_number":"HB45","title":"An Act Making Appropriations For The Expense Of The State Government For The Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2016; Specifying Certain Procedures, Conditions And Limitations For The Expenditure Of Such Funds; And Amending Certain Pertinent Statutory Provisions.","description":"This Bill is the Fiscal Year 2016 Appropriation Act.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Introduced in House and assigned to Appropriations Committee","last_action_date":"2015-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB45/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/b508b8333e4211ea85257dcc006113d0?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Peter Schwartzkopf"},
{"bill_id":704707,"bill_number":"HB36","title":"An Act To Amend Titles 11 And 31 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Solitary Confinement.","description":"This bill would place limits on the use of solitary confinement, a topic which is largely unaddressed in current Delaware law. A growing body of research shows that long-term solitary confinement may contribute to significant mental health issues and reentry problems. Of particular concern is the impact of the practice on juveniles and the mentally ill. Therefore, this Act would limit the amount of time that a person may be ordered into solitary confinement as part of their sentence to 4 weeks, rather than 3 months. Additionally, the bill would not allow the Department of Corrections to use solitary confinement as a punishment for disciplinary violations for more than 15 consecutive days or 20 days out of any 60 day period. Finally, this legislation would prohibit the use of solitary confinement as a disciplinary tool for the mentally ill or juveniles.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Corrections Committee in House","last_action_date":"2015-01-29","committee":"Corrections","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB36/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/77c64b1cb4da4bf385257dce0073e45b?OpenDocument","sponsor":"James Johnson"},
{"bill_id":704754,"bill_number":"HCR7","title":"Recognizing The Month Of January 2015 As “school Board Recognition Month”.","description":"This House Concurrent Resolution recognizes January 2015 as “School Board Recognition Month”.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 21 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2015-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR7/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/67b23588a1acac1785257dd5007b0f71?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Kimberly Williams"},
{"bill_id":704802,"bill_number":"HB38","title":"An Act To Amend Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Audits By Pharmacy Benefit Managers.","description":"This bill specifies procedures that must be followed during pharmacy audits. The bill also establishes procedures for modifying contracts between pharmacy benefit managers and pharmacies. This bill is based on legislation passed in Minnesota in 2012 and now codified at Minn. Stat. 151.60-151.70.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-06-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB38/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/1692a7bb0c45eab085257dcd0072b65c?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Helene Keeley"},
{"bill_id":704855,"bill_number":"HCR8","title":"Recognizing The Month Of February 2015 As “african American History Month” And Requesting The Governor Issue A Proclamation For The Occasion.","description":"This House Concurrent Resolution recognizes February 2015 as “African American History Month.” It also requests that the Governor issue a proclamation declaring the same and encouraging the State agencies and all Delawareans to observe the occasion with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 21 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2015-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR8/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/d13b62f411105ebd85257dd50068f13a?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Charles Potter"},
{"bill_id":704902,"bill_number":"SCR7","title":"Commending The Delaware State Dental Society On The Achievements Of Its 11th Annual Give Kids A Smile Program And Recognizing Its Continuing Efforts.","description":"This Resolution commends the Delaware State Dental Society on the success of its 11th Annual Give Kids a Smile Program and recognizes its continuing efforts to improve the dental health of Delaware’s children.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2015-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR7/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/15014a34fcdeb5b285257dc80072d44a?OpenDocument","sponsor":"David McBride"},
{"bill_id":704945,"bill_number":"HR5","title":"Extending The Deadline For A Task Force To Study And Make Recommendations Regarding The Delaware School For The Deaf And Statewide Programs For The Deaf, Hard Of Hearing And Deaf-blind.","description":"This Resolution extends the deadline for the task force’s report from January 30, 2015, to May 29, 2015.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2015-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HR5/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/0691480926b0b96e85257ddb005d4003?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Quinton Johnson"},
{"bill_id":704994,"bill_number":"SB30","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Lotteries.","description":"This Bill implements the recommendations of the Lottery & Gaming Study Commission adopted on January 22, 2015. The revenue sharing model is being adjusted in a way that allows the State to continue to benefit from video lottery proceeds, allows for continued employment and horse racing at the State’s three video lottery facilities, allows for the reinvestment of capital in those facilities to enable them to compete and remain vibrant tourism enterprises for the State, and allows the facilities to earn a fair return on their investment. Effective July 1, 2015, all video lottery equipment costs will be deducted prior to calculation of the State’s share of revenue. Effective July 1, 2015, the State’s share of gross table game revenues is revised to 15% and the table game license fee is eliminated. Effective July 1, 2015, purses paid to the horsemen shall be increased by 1% of video lottery proceeds by a reduction in the State’s share. Effective July 1, 2016, video lottery agents shall receive a credit of up to 5% of video lottery proceeds to pay for marketing expenditures and up to 5% to pay for capital expenditures.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Assigned to Finance Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2015-01-29","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB30/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/7e211c8fd83ee74f85257dda006b7d22?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Brian Bushweller"},
{"bill_id":705042,"bill_number":"SB20","title":"A Bond And Capital Improvements Act Of The State Of Delaware And Certain Of Its Authorities For The Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2016; Authorizing The Issuance Of General Obligation Bonds Of The State; Appropriating Funds From The Transportation Trust Fund; Authorizing The Issuance Of Revenue Bonds Of The Delaware Transportation Authority; Appropriating Special Funds Of The Delaware Transportation Authority; Deauthorizing And Reauthorizing Certain Funds Of The Transportation Trust Fund; Appropriating General Funds And Special Funds Of The State; Reverting And Reprogramming Certain Funds Of The State; Directing The Deposit Of Certain Funds To The General Fund; Specifying Certain Procedures, Conditions And Limitations For The Expenditure Of Such Funds; And Amending Certain Statutory Provisions.","description":"This Bill is the Fiscal Year 2016 Bond and Capital Improvements Act.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Assigned to Bond Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2015-01-29","committee":"Bond","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB20/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/158181e1cd107f4f85257dcc00624b9b?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Patricia Blevins"},
{"bill_id":705092,"bill_number":"HB37","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Criminal History Reporting.","description":"Many employers require criminal history background checks as a condition of employment. This bill would limit conviction data provided to prospective employers to Class B misdemeanor convictions or greater, meaning criminal acts classified as unclassified misdemeanors or violations shall not be disclosed for employment purposes. Law enforcement agencies, courts and individuals and entities in the criminal justice system would still have access to an individual’s entire criminal history.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Judiciary Committee in House","last_action_date":"2015-01-29","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB37/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/cf462443d0d5f16885257dce007486ab?OpenDocument","sponsor":"James Johnson"},
{"bill_id":705141,"bill_number":"SB29","title":"An Act To Amend Title 9 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Dangerous Dogs.","description":"This bill restores language to the Delaware Code that was inadvertently repealed in 2010 when SB 240 and HB 419 were enacted concurrently. This bill adds cats to the list of domestic animals that are protected under the dangerous dog law. Cats are domestic animals and dogs that viciously attack a cat on the property of its owner or under the immediate control of its owner should be evaluated according to dangerous dog provisions.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-08-11","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-08-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB29/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/4c76334adaa625da85257dd3007256e3?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Karen Peterson"},
{"bill_id":705186,"bill_number":"SB26","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29, Chapter 101, Subchapter Ii Of The Delaware Code Relating To Agency Regulations And Public Hearings.","description":"This Bill provides for recording and maintaining a record of all deliberations made by public bodies during public hearings, including any discussion made “off the record.”","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-07-20","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-07-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB26/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/84b3e26c6175fdd085257dd30072bbf9?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Karen Peterson"},
{"bill_id":705232,"bill_number":"HB39","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Marijuana.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to decriminalize the possession or private use of a personal use quantity of marijuana. More specifically, persons who possess one ounce or less of marijuana shall be assessed a civil penalty that will not become part of a criminal record and must forfeit the marijuana. Likewise, the private use or consumption of less than an ounce of marijuana shall be punishable by a civil penalty. Persons charged with one of these civil violations are not subject to incarceration. Furthermore, under Section 2 of this bill the public use or consumption of an ounce or less of marijuana will be an unclassified misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than $200 or imprisonment for not more than 5 days. This penalty is in line with the penalty for possession or consumption of an open container of alcohol in most municipalities in the state. This bill does not in any manner modify Title 21 driving offenses nor does it prohibit municipal regulation of marijuana use, consumption, or possession. A person charged or assessed a civil violation in connection with a personal use quantity of marijuana cannot also be charged with possession of drug paraphernalia. A person who is not charged with personal use quantity of marijuana possession can still be charged or assessed a civil violation of possession of drug paraphernalia. This bill does not repeal or modify existing laws relating to medical marijuana or penalties for the operation of motor vehicles under the influence.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-06-18","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-06-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB39/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/09e5fedf77f8ae2185257dd50067f79f?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Helene Keeley"},
{"bill_id":705370,"bill_number":"SB32","title":"An Act To Amend Title 10 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Exemptions For Real Property In Federal Bankruptcy And State Insolvency Proceedings.","description":"This bill removes the time limitation applicable to exemptions for real property and manufactured homes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-19","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-05-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB32/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/0217873acea5cc3985257dd300731e28?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Karen Peterson"},
{"bill_id":705452,"bill_number":"SB27","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Termination Of State Pensions.","description":"This Act stops individuals convicted of certain crimes from collecting their State pensions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Assigned to Executive Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2015-01-29","committee":"Executive","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB27/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/a01bfe665c9375f985257dd4004fbea4?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Ernesto Lopez"},
{"bill_id":705534,"bill_number":"SB28","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Criminal Defense For Indigent Persons.","description":"Every indigent person accused of a crime has the Constitutional right to effective, conflict-free counsel funded by the state. In Delaware, the Public Defender's Office and the Office of Conflict Counsel are charged with the responsibility of providing counsel for indigent people accused of crimes. The Public Defender's Office is a publicly funded law firm representing about 83% of all indigent defendants in Delaware. The Office of Conflicts Counsel is comprised of a group of lawyers who are independent contractors. They represent clients who cannot be represented by the Public Defender's Office due to a legally recognized conflict of interest. This bill modernizes the business model of the Public Defender's Office and the Office of Conflicts Counsel by consolidating their administrative functions while not compromising the interests of any client. The non-case related functions of both the Public Defender's Office and the Office of Conflicts Counsel will be handled by a Central Administration, all beneath the umbrella of an Office of Defense Services. In particular, the changes implemented by this bill will enhance the quality of representation by the lawyers contracting with the Office of Conflicts Counsel in the areas of IT support, training, client intake, early contact with clients and bill payments. This bill will ensure that all indigent persons accused of crime will be well represented. In addition to the modernization of the business model for delivery of indigent defense services, this bill changes the term of future Chief Defenders from 6 to 12 years.","status_desc":"Stricken","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Stricken","last_action_date":"2015-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB28/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/b4f4980a4e2b965785257db000588726?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bryan Townsend"},
{"bill_id":705616,"bill_number":"SB33","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Education And The Individualized Education Program.","description":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Education And The Individualized Education Program.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-06-18","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-06-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB33/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/088c89ecccbf9cbb85257ddb00785135?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Nicole Poore"},
{"bill_id":705697,"bill_number":"SB19","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Firearm Recovery.","description":"This bill allows law enforcement officers to purchase firearms as undercover officers using CFRP funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Defeated by Senate. Votes: Defeated 6 YES 15 NO 0 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2016-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB19/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/4e0be4758bb77e8f85257dd40066bd91?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Robert Marshall"},
{"bill_id":713579,"bill_number":"SB31","title":"An Act To Amend Chapter 214, Volume 78 Of The Laws Of Delaware Relating To Educator Licensure And Certification.","description":"This bill repeals the sunset provision included in Chapter 214, Volume 78 of the Laws of Delaware, which will continue to enable the Teach For America (TFA) program to recruit and train teachers from Delaware schools and from across the nation to teach in Delaware. This bill maintains the requirement that Teach For America corps members in Delaware complete Teach For America’s pre-service training of not less than 200 hours in order to be in compliance with the pre-service requirement to which other alternative route to teacher licensure candidates are held—which is 120 pre-service hours. Given the diversity of undergraduate programs across the nation from which TFA program participants in Delaware come, this bill maintains the provision of law which allows TFA program participants to demonstrate content mastery by passing a state-approved content exam and completing pre-service training or by meeting specific undergraduate content hours in field. The program is designed to increase the pool of potential teachers across grade levels and subject areas for Delaware’s highest needs schools and provide the necessary training for these new teachers to be successful.  For the 2014-2015 school year, there are 57 TFA teachers working in 22 Delaware schools in 6 districts and 5 charter schools. Those teachers contribute to the education of approximately 7,000 students. Since its inception in Delaware, TFA has recruited, selected, trained, placed and supported 150 teachers. This legislation will allow this important effort to continue.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-20","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB31/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/40bc1c971d60b10185257dda005e652f?OpenDocument","sponsor":"David Sokola"},
{"bill_id":713784,"bill_number":"SB34","title":"An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Motor Vehicles And Temporary Registration Plates.","description":"When a certified repair technician completes repairs to a customer’s vehicle, the technician’s best validation of the repair is to test drive the vehicle before returning it to the customer. Many times a customer’s vehicle’s registration has expired when the repair technician receives it for work. This bill will allow DNREC certified repair technicians to issue a temporary tag for the purpose of a test drive. The repair business must have a valid shopkeeper’s or garagekeeper’s liability insurance policy before operating the customer’s vehicle.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-07-15","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-07-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB34/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/be7de4ffc768a6f685257dda0064a2e2?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Brian Bushweller"},
{"bill_id":754695,"bill_number":"HB44","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Flame Retardants.","description":"This Act protects children and families from the harmful effects of certain flame retardants used in furniture by adding a new chapter 105 to Title 16. Section 10501 provides definitions applicable in this chapter. Section 10502 prohibits the sale or distribution of children’s products or furniture containing TRIS in greater than fifty parts per million in any component product beginning in July 2015, and prohibits the sale or distribution of children’s products or furniture containing any “chemical of high concern,” as of July 2016. Sale of previously owned products is exempt from this chapter’s requirements. Section 10503 requires manufacturers to notify persons who may sell the manufacturer’s products in this state if they product contains the restricted chemicals. Section 10504 penalizes manufacturers who violate these provisions in the amount of $1,000 for the first offense and $5,000 for repeat offenses.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-12","last_action":"Amendment HA 1 - Introduced and Placed With Bill","last_action_date":"2015-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB44/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/16d7d40e789ae40c85257dc50050ca4a?OpenDocument","sponsor":"John Kowalko"},
{"bill_id":754755,"bill_number":"HB49","title":"An Act To Amend Title 10 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Arbitration Of Disputes.","description":"This Act gives business entities formed in Delaware greater capacity to resolve business disputes in a rapid and efficient manner through voluntary arbitration conducted by expert arbitrators under strict timelines.  To that end, the Act requires resolution of arbitrated matters in no more than 120 days, subject to extension of up to no more than an additional 60 days, by unanimous consent of all parties to the arbitration. The Act provides significant flexibility to select an appropriate arbitrator. If the parties do not select an arbitrator, or the selected arbitrator refuses to serve, the Act truncates the process for appointing arbitrators, where necessary, ensuring a rapid and public initiation of the process in the Delaware Court of Chancery. The Act vests exclusive jurisdiction to determine the scope of the arbitration to the arbitrator, thus eliminating in arbitrations under the Act the role of the Courts in determining substantive arbitrability in certain cases. Neither the joinder of persons not parties to the arbitration agreement nor the assertion of non-contractual claims deprives the arbitrator of the authority to determine what is subject to the arbitration and what is not. To further speed the ultimate resolution of disputes under the Act, it provides for a single direct challenge to the Delaware Supreme Court, where challenges are not otherwise waived by the parties’ agreement, or conducted by agreement before an arbitral appellate panel. Where challenges are taken to the Delaware Supreme Court, those proceedings are public and limited to review under the standards of the Federal Arbitration Act. To ensure that no person is subject to the Act without his or her express and voluntary consent, the Act precludes its use in cases where there is a danger that vulnerable parties’ rights are at stake. Thus, this Act may not be used to adjudicate controversies between business entities and consumers of their goods and services, or controversies involving persons who have not expressly agreed to arbitrate the matter at issue.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-02","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB49/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/a40d8f993ac70bc785257e050064de77?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Melanie Smith"},
{"bill_id":754814,"bill_number":"HB43","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Financial Disclosure By Public Officers.","description":"This bill was previously recommended by the Joint Sunset Committee in the 147th General Assembly. The bill adds appointed members of the Cash Management Policy Board to the definition of “public officers.” This designation would subject the appointed members of the Board to annual financial disclosure requirements.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2015-03-12","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to House Administration Committee in House","last_action_date":"2015-03-12","committee":"Administration","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB43/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/6f113b69076b6b6b85257dc400511a66?OpenDocument","sponsor":"John Kowalko"},
{"bill_id":754877,"bill_number":"HB47","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Delaware Department Of Correction.","description":"This Bill makes technical amendments to three sections of Title 11 of the Delaware Code that incorrectly refer to the Department of Correction as either the State Board of Correction or the Department of Health and Social Services. The Department of Correction previously was known as the State Board of Correction and historically was part of the Department of Health and Social Services.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-06-25","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-06-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB47/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/1d8f134343be98f085257de4006202d4?OpenDocument","sponsor":"James Johnson"},
{"bill_id":754936,"bill_number":"HB41","title":"An Act To Amend Title 7 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Free Surf Fishing Vehicle Permits For Certain Volunteers.","description":"This bill adds active members of the ladies auxiliary or volunteer fire department ladies auxiliary as eligible for free surf fishing licenses. The bill also gives the department presidents discretion in determining what qualifies as an “active” member.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2015-03-12","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Natural Resources Committee in House","last_action_date":"2015-03-12","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB41/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/c1ce32797f15d5af85257dfd006c9a4c?OpenDocument","sponsor":"William Carson"},
{"bill_id":754996,"bill_number":"HB50","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Education Assessment.","description":"This bill creates the right for the parent or guardian of a child to opt out of the annual assessment, currently the Smarter Balanced Assessment System.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2015-07-16","last_action":"Placed on the House Ready List","last_action_date":"2016-01-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB50/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/a7345a5746e0c7ba85257dd3006c4de2?OpenDocument","sponsor":"John Kowalko"},
{"bill_id":755059,"bill_number":"HB48","title":"An Act Concurring In A Proposed Amendment To Article Iv,  11 Of The Delaware Constitution Relating To Certification Of Questions Of Law To The Supreme Court.","description":"This Act is the second leg of a constitutional amendment that would expand the list of entities that may certify questions of law to the Delaware Supreme Court to include the highest appellate court of any foreign country and any foreign governmental agency that regulates the issuance or trading of securities.","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2015-05-14","last_action":"Enact w/o Sign by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-05-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB48/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/30dbaa8ba4cc2a7b85257daa004f9e27?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Melanie Smith"},
{"bill_id":755119,"bill_number":"HB40","title":"An Act To Amend Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Surplus Lines Coverage.","description":"This bill: (i) corrects a typo in  1917 of Title 18 relating to endorsement of contract, by changing “insurer” to “purchaser” to bring this section into alignment with  1914 of the same title; and (ii) changes the word “affidavit” in  1923 of Title 18 to “written statement” so that notarized signatures are not required on the Delaware Insurance Department Surplus Lines Statement of Diligent Effort form.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-06-04","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-06-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB40/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/fae6b607533c67dd85257df2006ab381?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bryon Short"},
{"bill_id":755179,"bill_number":"HB42","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Freedom Of Information Act.","description":"Currently FOIA applies to their Boards of Trustees and their documents relating to the expenditure of public funds. Also under current law, as of July 1, 2015, the universities will have to indicate on any request for proposal or other competitive bidding solicitation when it relates to the proposed use of public funds, regardless of amount of percentage. This Act removes the exemption from the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and thus fully applies FOIA to the University of Delaware and Delaware State University, including the Board of Trustees.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2015-03-12","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to House Administration Committee in House","last_action_date":"2015-03-12","committee":"Administration","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB42/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/15a56d32f5b0ddd385257d9c0059e40e?OpenDocument","sponsor":"John Kowalko"},
{"bill_id":755241,"bill_number":"HB51","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Fines, Costs, Penalties And Forfeitures.","description":"The Fund to Combat Violent Crimes was established by House Substitute No. 1 for House Bill No. 143 of the 146th General Assembly. The Fund is funded by an additional penalty of $15 levied upon individuals convicted of crimes. This bill ensures that civil violations or penalties under Title 7, Title 11, Title 16 or Title 21 are included as offenses in which the $15 penalty is assessed for the Fund to Combat Violent Crimes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-06-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB51/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/a49accda2e0d2ee585257dcc005a0376?OpenDocument","sponsor":"John Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":755300,"bill_number":"HB46","title":"An Act To Amend Title 13 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Dscyf Custody.","description":"This bill sets forth the rights of abused, neglected and dependent youth in DSCYF Custody.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-08-05","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-08-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB46/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/e3c0128360b76dc785257dd5006d4e26?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Michael Barbieri"},
{"bill_id":758536,"bill_number":"HB53","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Auditor Of Accounts.","description":"Currently, all school districts, including vocational schools, are subject to the Auditor of Accounts. Edits to the November 2010 Charter School Manual removed instructions for charter schools to go through Auditor of Accounts when contracting for audits. There is presently no legislative authority to require charter schools to submit to the Auditor of Accounts processes. This bill adds charter schools to the list of entities for audits through the Auditor of Accounts. The bill takes effect so that the Auditor of Accounts shall conduct audits for the time periods starting on or after July 1, 2015.","status_desc":"Stricken","status_date":"2015-03-17","last_action":"Stricken","last_action_date":"2015-06-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB53/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/2dfad333385a70b685257df700544ccf?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Kimberly Williams"},
{"bill_id":758589,"bill_number":"HB52","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Educational Requirements.","description":"Under current educational standards, cursive writing is no longer required to be taught to our students, and many schools have abandoned teaching it to their students. As cursive writing is still an imperative skill in many professions, this bill will make the teaching of cursive writing a requirement for all public schools in Delaware.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2015-03-17","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (EDUCATION) in House with 1 Favorable, 10 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2015-04-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB52/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/983c5e3f7a8fa23485257e06004b4012?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Deborah Hudson"},
{"bill_id":758644,"bill_number":"HB5","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Addition Of Electronic Smoking Devices To The Clean Indoor Air Act.","description":"This Act adds electronic smoking devices to the Clean Indoor Air Act and prohibits the use of electronic smoking devices in all public places where smoking is prohibited under current law.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-07-07","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-07-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB5/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/859041b6d7ceac1085257dce00688ebe?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Debra Heffernan"},
{"bill_id":758698,"bill_number":"HB55","title":"An Act To Amend Volume 79, Chapter 290 Of The Laws Of Delaware Relating To Education.","description":"This bill requires that the State Department of Education include in its ESEA Waiver Renewal Application a request to the U.S. Department of Education an additional year before incorporating the Smarter Balanced Assessment into its evaluations of teachers and principals for personnel decisions. The first time the Smarter Balanced Assessments could factor into such evaluations would be the 2016-2017 school year.","status_desc":"Stricken","status_date":"2015-03-17","last_action":"Stricken","last_action_date":"2016-01-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB55/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/af3d9b982069b3b885257e050064084d?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Sean Lynn"},
{"bill_id":758752,"bill_number":"HR6","title":"Extending The Deadline For A Task Force To Study And Provide Alternative Solutions To School Retention And Social Promotion.","description":"This Resolution extends the deadline for the task force’s findings and recommendations from March 1, 2015, to April 21, 2015.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-17","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2015-03-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HR6/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/74e00a428b45b52985257df90052172a?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Paul Baumbach"},
{"bill_id":758808,"bill_number":"HB54","title":"An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Motorcycles.","description":"Currently every motorcycle rider is required to have a helmet in his or her possession while riding. This bill requires that the person, along with any passengers, actually wear a helmet. Currently, 19 states and the District of Columbia require all motorcyclists to wear a helmet. Since 2014, of the 15 motorcycle fatalities in Delaware, only 6 were wearing helmets at the time of crash.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-17","last_action":"Amendment HA 1 - Introduced and Placed With Bill","last_action_date":"2015-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB54/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/c69898967933207885257e0300577964?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Sean Lynn"},
{"bill_id":759381,"bill_number":"HCR9","title":"Recognizing March 2015 As \"national Nutrition Month\" In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This Resolution recognizes March 2015 as “National Nutrition Month” and encourages all of this State’s citizens to learn and raise awareness about nutrition.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-19","last_action":"Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 19 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 2 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2015-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR9/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/ef8c86fe4012d9e185257dfd006fe919?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Paul Baumbach"},
{"bill_id":759579,"bill_number":"SB37","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Mammograms.","description":"This bill requires a mammography service provider to provide specific notice to a patient if that patient presents with dense breast tissue.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-06-24","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB37/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/0894c3a76dbc035f85257ddb0070aed4?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Karen Peterson"},
{"bill_id":759603,"bill_number":"SCR9","title":"Designating March 19th, 2015, As \"rare Disease Day\" In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This Senate Concurrent Resolution recognizes March 19th, 2015, as “Rare Disease Day” in Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-19","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2015-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR9/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/f8f4bcfd90fc335885257e0a00509d95?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bethany Hall-Long"},
{"bill_id":759628,"bill_number":"SB35","title":"An Act To Amend The Charter Of The Town Of Slaughter Beach.","description":"Section 1 updates the municipal election procedures to better conform to the Delaware Municipal Election Laws. Among other things, this section addresses and clarifies voter qualifications, election procedures and required notices, procedures for resolving challenges regarding voter qualifications, absentee ballot voting qualifications, procedures for establishing the Board of Elections, and the minimum polling hours.  Section 2 clarifies that newly elected members of Council cannot be sworn in until at least seven days have transpired from the date of the election certification and revises the notice procedures pertaining to different actions taken by the Town.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-04-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-04-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB35/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/d819e38511f3268a85257ddc005261cc?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Gary Simpson"},
{"bill_id":759650,"bill_number":"SB36","title":"An Act To Amend Title 1 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Drafting Legislation.","description":"After the General Assembly adopted a drafting procedure using strikethrough and underline, some inconsistencies and confusion about how amendments to bill should be drafted resulted. In the effort to update the Legislative Drafting Manual, the Division of Research of Legislative Counsel and Senate and House Attorneys recommended simplifying and clarifying amendment process reflected in this bill.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-07-10","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-07-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB36/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/c69349e6bf5db08985257dd300737b72?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Karen Peterson"},
{"bill_id":759676,"bill_number":"SB42","title":"An Act To Amend Title 12 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Fiduciary Relations.","description":"This bill: (i) clarifies but does not substantively alter the existing law regarding the permissibility of the terms of a governing instrument to vary the right of a beneficiary to be informed of the beneficiary’s interest in a trust for a period of time; (ii) provides a nonexclusive list of certain circumstances that constitute a “period of time”; and (iii) provides that a person acting as a designated representative of a beneficiary shall represent and bind the beneficiary for purposes of any judicial proceeding or any nonjudicial matter and shall have standing to bring an action on behalf of the beneficiary.  The bill also adds a new 3339 to Title 12 to: (i) include a definition of a “designated representative,” a concept that has been adopted by statute in several states, (ii) clarify that the terms of a trust instrument may authorize certain persons to designate or appoint one or more persons as a “designated representative,” (iii) provide that a person who is so appointed as a “designated representative” only becomes a “designated representative” upon delivery of his or her written acceptance of such appointment to the trustee, and (iv) provide a presumption that a “designated representative” acts in a fiduciary capacity. Section 2 of the Act provides for the effective date of the Act.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-07-10","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-07-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB42/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/01ebd7c09fd10ab985257df000552fac?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bryan Townsend"},
{"bill_id":759700,"bill_number":"SB41","title":"An Act To Amend Title 2 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Uniform State Aeronautics Law.","description":"This Act gives State law enforcement agencies the ability to prosecute those who aim the beam of a laser pointer at an aircraft. This Act supplements Federal prosecution efforts focused on deaths or injuries caused by use of laser pointers by enacting a state law prohibiting aiming the beam of a laser pointer at an aircraft that does not result in death or injury.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-06-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB41/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/3d6f9795e24d200385257e03006387dc?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bruce Ennis"},
{"bill_id":760131,"bill_number":"HB59","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Classification Of Offenses.","description":"This Act makes changes to the state’s list of statutory violent felonies (“list”). First, the Act adds two crimes, felony Promoting Sexual Solicitation of a Child and felony Resisting Arrest with Force or Violence, to the list. Second, the Act removes non-violent escape after conviction, lower level felony drug possession, and delivery of drug paraphernalia to a minor from the list. Additionally, the changes on line 16 are made to designate a previously undesignated paragraph, in keeping with the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-06-02","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-06-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB59/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/1e4d1cccadbe980185257de2004ad260?OpenDocument","sponsor":"James Johnson"},
{"bill_id":760167,"bill_number":"HB60","title":"An Act To Amend Titles 10 And 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Savings Accounts To Support Individuals With Disabilities.","description":"This bill creates an Achieving a Better Life Experience (“ABLE”) Program in Delaware, to implement federal legislation enabling the creation of savings accounts with tax advantages similar to 529 accounts, designed to be used by persons with disabilities to save for qualifying disability and education related expenses. The ABLE Program will be overseen by a Board composed of 7 members: a chair appointed by the Governor, the State Treasurer, the Secretary of the Department of Health and Social Services, a current member of the Board which oversees Delaware’s 529 plans, a public member appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, a public member appointed by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, and a person with a disability appointed by the Governor. The Office of the State Treasurer shall provide support to the Board in carrying out its functions. The Board is empowered to take actions necessary to run the Program in compliance with federal law and regulations, including contracting with financial service providers and other consultants to implement the plan. Any contributions to these plans will not be counted against a designated beneficiary in determining that individual’s income eligibility for state or local means-tested programs.  Section 2 of the bill exempts ABLE accounts from execution or attachment pursuant to court judgments in the same manner and to the same extent as 529 education accounts are protected.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-06-10","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-06-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB60/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/e5ebcededb536ee885257e0c00672e8b?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Melanie Smith"},
{"bill_id":760207,"bill_number":"HB57","title":"An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Civil Traffic Offenses.","description":"This Act serves to clarify that work referral is an available option for fines and penalties owed as a result of a civil offense. Because the violation is civil, however, contempt of court shall not be a remedy for failure to comply with court-ordered work referral. Instead, failure to comply may result in the transfer of the judgment to the Office of State Court Collections Enforcement for collection.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-09-03","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-09-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB57/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/a5ad8faa9279695585257e0c005366e5?OpenDocument","sponsor":"James Johnson"},
{"bill_id":760245,"bill_number":"HCR10","title":"Recognizing The Cai/easter Seals Volleyball Challenge And The 10th Year Of Democratic And Republican Team Participation.","description":"This resolution recognizes the CAI/Easter Seals Volleyball Challenge on March 20-22, 2015, an event that raises funds for an organization providing services and support to people with disabilities or special needs and their families in Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-19","last_action":"Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 19 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 2 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2015-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR10/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/61830357a9ebe96b85257e04005ade38?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Peter Schwartzkopf"},
{"bill_id":760284,"bill_number":"SB40","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Death Penalty.","description":"This Act eliminates capital punishment, except for those convicted of first-degree murder before the effective date of this Act. The procedures for determining punishment, review of punishment, and method of punishment for first-degree murder related to capital punishment would still apply to those convicted of first-degree murder before the effective date of this Act.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-04-02","last_action":"Defeated by House of Representatives. Votes: Defeated 16 YES 23 NO 0 NOT VOTING 2 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2016-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB40/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/aa50df9e3bfc309285257e030052fe65?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Karen Peterson"},
{"bill_id":760327,"bill_number":"HB58","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Power Of New Castle County Vocational Technical District To Levy Taxes For School Purposes.","description":"In 1981, the General Assembly set the current tax rate ceiling for the New Castle County Vocational Technical School District (“District”) at 13 cents on each $100 value of real property for the tax year 1982 and then provided for it to increase to 14 cents on each $100 value of real property for the tax year 1983 and thereafter. When the General Assembly established these ceilings, the District was assessing a tax of 4.11 cents. After 34 years, the tax rate ceiling has been reached.  Section 1 of this Act establishes a new tax rate ceiling incrementally over 6 years. This Act raises only the ceiling on the tax rate that may be imposed by the District’s Board of Education. The decision to impose a tax rate increase will be made by the District’s Board of Education based on its needs and pursuant to its policies. Section 1 of this Act also corrects an error made in legislation revising  2601 of Title 14 in 1976. Section 2 of this Act creates a contingent sunset date of the new tax rate ceiling established by Section 1 of this Act. The new tax rate ceiling will sunset, to be replaced by the current tax rate ceiling of 14 cents on each $100, when the Government of New Castle County conducts a general reassessment of all real estate in New Castle County. Section 2 of this Act also requires the Secretary of the District’s Board of Education, also known as the District Superintendent, to notify the Registrar of Regulations of the fulfillment of the contingency. This is required to provide notice to the public and to assist the Code Revisors in revising  2601 of Title 14 to account for the fulfillment of the contingency.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-05-28","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-05-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB58/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/059a27cc8bca0cef85257daa004272d8?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Earl Jaques"},
{"bill_id":760366,"bill_number":"SCR8","title":"Continuing And Reorganizing The Motorcycle Rider Education Advisory Committee.","description":"This Senate Concurrent Resolution continues the Motorcycle Rider Education Advisory Committee, which must meet at least quarterly to monitor the Motorcycle Rider Education Program, assess future needs, and recommend program improvements.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-19","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2015-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR8/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/b7d5d555396f5fdc85257dda00578273?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bruce Ennis"},
{"bill_id":760420,"bill_number":"SB43","title":"An Act To Amend Title 10 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Organization, Powers, Jurisdiction And Operation Of Courts.","description":"This bill reconciles general provisions applicable to Commissioners found in section 1991 with more specific provisions found in 10 Del. C.  511(a) and  1315(a) regarding the appointment of a commissioner when there is a vacancy in office and residency requirements. Family Court’s specific provision relating to Commissioners found in section 915 is being updated, to ensure consistency and uniformity in practice.","status_desc":"Stricken","status_date":"2015-03-26","last_action":"Amendment HA 1 - Stricken","last_action_date":"2016-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB43/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/fbc70b923d8bb1c685257dda0055390c?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Patricia Blevins"},
{"bill_id":760444,"bill_number":"SB39","title":"An Act To Amend Title 19 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Minimum Wage.","description":"This bill provides for an increase of the minimum wage by .50 cents per year for the next 4 years beginning June 1, 2016 and adds a COLA increase thereafter.","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Economic Development/Banking/Insurance/Commerce Committee in House","last_action_date":"2016-01-28","committee":"Economic Development/Banking/Insurance/Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB39/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/e8f643f7891bbf3085257e0500502de4?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Robert Marshall"},
{"bill_id":761892,"bill_number":"HB63","title":"An Act To Amend Title 12 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Guardianship.","description":"The amendment to Section 3951 of Title 12 memorializes the Court of Chancery’s long-standing practice of requiring notice to interested parties, appointment of an appraiser, and a return of sale in petitions to sell real estate owned by a person with a disability. The amendment confirms that the Court may consider a petition to sell real estate based on the papers submitted or may require a hearing. The remaining changes were made to reorganize the Section in a more logical manner and make it easier to understand.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-06-26","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB63/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/2f473c64158b724985257dfe006c1b9a?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Melanie Smith"},
{"bill_id":761921,"bill_number":"HB56","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Charter Schools.","description":"This bill provides a moratorium on all new charter schools in Delaware until June 30, 2018 or until the State Board of Education develops a strategic plan for the number of charter, district, and vocational-technical schools in the State. Also, the bill requires review and comment from Wilmington’s Mayor and City Council before either a local school district or the Department of Education approves a charter in the City of Wilmington. Lastly, the bill requires the local school board’s approval for a charter school in the City of Wilmington before the Department of Education can approve the charter school.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-05-05","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-05-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB56/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/a23a9c460aeff37685257e0d0061a2a2?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Charles Potter"},
{"bill_id":761948,"bill_number":"SCR10","title":"Recognizing The Week Of April 12 Through April 18, 2015, As \"national Library Week\".","description":"This Senate Concurrent Resolution recognizes the week of April 12 through April 18, 2015, as “National Library Week”.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-24","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2015-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR10/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/0396d467bf14d75085257e0a00682173?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bryan Townsend"},
{"bill_id":761975,"bill_number":"HB62","title":"An Act To Amend Title 10 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Family Court Drug Court Program.","description":"Consistent with the pre-trial, diversionary drug court treatment programs administered by the Superior Court and Court of Common Pleas for adults, this Act changes the Family Court’s Adjudicated Drug Court Program to a pre-disposition, non-adjudicated program. The bill also removes provisions relating to revocation and restoration of driving privileges since the child is no longer adjudicated delinquent and because Senate Bill No. 217 of the 147th General Assembly repealed the portion of Delaware law that required mandatory revocation of driving privileges for certain drug offenses.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2015-03-24","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (JUDICIARY) in House with 3 Favorable, 4 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2015-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB62/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/d5023a9a26e230d285257e0c005b8d67?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Michael Mulrooney"},
{"bill_id":762002,"bill_number":"HB64","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Delaware Medical Orders For Scope Of Treatment Act.","description":"This Act authorizes the use of Medical Orders for Scope of Treatment in Delaware. This document, a “DMOST form,” will allow Delawareans to plan ahead for health-care decisions, express their wishes in writing, and both enable and obligate health care professionals to act in accordance with a patient’s expressed preferences.  Section 1 of this Bill adds a new chapter outlining the scope and requirements of a DMOST. The statute authorizes a medical order which is transportable, standardized, and implements a patient's end-of-life care preferences. In order to implement that statute, adjustments are made in Section 2 to the existing advance-care directive statute, and in Section 3 to the statute governing Emergency Medical Services. Section 3 also makes a technical name change within Chapter 97 that was overlooked in a 2003 change to Chapter 97 and adds reference to DMOST in Public Health’s rule writing authority. Section 4 adds language to the Advance Health Care Directive statute to give agents the authority to act pursuant to this new Chapter 25A.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-05-28","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-05-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB64/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/7ac9255009c81b6a85257e0d0054d024?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Michael Barbieri"},
{"bill_id":762031,"bill_number":"HB61","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Public Schools.","description":"This bill requires that all public meetings of the boards of education of public school districts, vo-tech school districts, and public meetings of charter schools’ boards of directors be digitally recorded and made available to the public on the districts’ and charter schools’ websites within seven business days. The recordings will not be considered the official board minutes.  Currently the Red Clay Consolidated School District, Christina School District, and the Capital School District on a voluntary basis approved by their boards of education have been providing the public digital recordings of their board public session meetings via the district’s websites. The Delaware State Board of Education is required by the State Board of Education to make available within one business day digital recordings of its board meetings on the Delaware Department of Education’s website.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-25","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-05-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB61/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/93bfd625a1ba888485257e0c0052fe17?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Deborah Hudson"},
{"bill_id":762058,"bill_number":"HCR12","title":"Recognizing The Valuable Contribution That The Lions Clubs International Make To Our Local Communities, As Well As To The World At Large, By Recognizing March 24, 2015 As “delaware State Lions Day” In The State.","description":"This resolution recognizes the valuable contribution that the Lions Clubs International make to our local communities, as well as the world at-large, by recognizing that March 24, 2015 is Delaware State Lions Day.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-24","last_action":"Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 21 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2015-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR12/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/e8c526079c31a07285257e0300567842?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Peter Schwartzkopf"},
{"bill_id":762085,"bill_number":"HCR11","title":"Designating April 14, 2015 As “equal Pay Day” In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution designates April 14, 2015, as “Equal Pay Day” in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-24","last_action":"Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 21 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2015-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR11/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/ac2a52742a7f411f85257e030050d7ad?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Stephanie Bolden"},
{"bill_id":762118,"bill_number":"SB45","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Federal Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act.","description":"This Act amends the state implementation of the federal law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2004 [enacted as  1441A of Title 11 on July 9, 2008] so as to mirror the current federal law except that a definition has been added to distinguish the types of firearms one can qualify to carry.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-09-03","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-09-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB45/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/cddaca576ce24b4185257dce0062667a?OpenDocument","sponsor":"David Lawson"},
{"bill_id":762150,"bill_number":"SB38","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Creating The Delaware \"right To Try\" Act.","description":"This legislation is modeled after “Right to Try” legislation, which has been enacted in Colorado and Louisiana, awaiting gubernatorial action in Missouri, introduced in Minnesota, New Jersey and in the U.S. Congress government, and included on a ballot referendum in November in Arizona. The Bill allows a terminally ill patient, and his or her treating physician, to decide if they will pursue treatment with an investigational drug, biological product or device, which has successfully completed Phase One of a clinical trial. This Bill does not obligate manufacturers to provide an investigational drug, biological product or device upon the patient’s request. It also does not obligate health insurance providers to cover the expenses of, or associated with, the use of an investigational drug, biological product or device. The Bill also protects all involved parties from being held liable for any loss, damage or injury that results from the use of investigational drug, biological product or device, and prevents state interference in the implementation of this policy.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-03-24","last_action":"Assigned to Health & Social Services Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2015-03-24","committee":"Health & Social Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB38/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/c9aba6a9f5920c5585257dcc007709a0?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Colin Bonini"},
{"bill_id":762183,"bill_number":"SB44","title":"An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Motor Vehicles Providing Special Military Plates For Surviving Spouses.","description":"When the owner of a vehicle who qualifies for the following military license plates: Former Prisoners of War; Veterans with Disabilities; Veterans Formerly Missing-in-action; Delaware National Guard and Reserves; Purple Heart; Recipients of Medals or Commendations for Valor; Retired Military Personnel; Korean War Veterans; Gold Star Lapel Buttons; Operation Iraqi Freedom; Vietnam War veterans; or Operation Enduring Freedom passes away, the surviving spouse of the applicant may transfer the plate to a vehicle that the spouse owns. There is no additional fee for this transfer. Normal annual registration fees still apply.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-06-25","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-06-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB44/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/7aae34823ff8f88385257dd3007622ce?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Brian Bushweller"},
{"bill_id":762487,"bill_number":"HCR13","title":"Recognizing The Americans With Disabilities Act Celebrating 25 Years In 2015 And Recognizing March 25, 2015 As “developmental Disabilities Awareness Day” In Delaware.","description":"On July 26, 1990, President George H. Bush signed into law the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to ensure the civil rights of people with disabilities. At the 25th Anniversary of the ADA, via this Resolution, Delaware re-establishes its commitment to the national mandate for the elimination of discrimination against individuals with disabilities and to make Delaware more accessible to people with disabilities.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-25","last_action":"Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 21 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2015-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR13/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/e317b7ccb083af9985257e120067cc4f?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Valerie Longhurst"},
{"bill_id":762492,"bill_number":"HB66","title":"An Act To Amend The Charter Of The City Of Rehoboth Beach Relating To The Authorized Amount Of Total Indebtedness.","description":"This Act amends the Charter of the City of Rehoboth Beach to set the limit of authorized indebtedness of the City to $75,000,000.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-06-24","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB66/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/85d3bc2aa902a5f285257e12006daad7?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Peter Schwartzkopf"},
{"bill_id":762602,"bill_number":"HB65","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Access To Private Restrooms.","description":"The 147th General Assembly passed a bill to allow access to private restrooms for persons suffering from Crohn’s, colitis or similar conditions. That Act provided that persons with such conditions must provide written documentation, such as “an identification card that is issued by a nationally-recognized health organization or a state agency,” as proof of their condition when requesting use of a private facility. This bill follows up on that legislation by directing the Division of Public Health to develop such a standard identification card that may be used by affected persons in Delaware upon obtaining a signature from a licensed physician. It also permits the Division to include a disclaimer, in its discretion, that the Division plays no role in authenticating the physician’s signature.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-06-10","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-06-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB65/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/b7c1ebdb3e7fbab185257de80055c534?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Charles Paradee"},
{"bill_id":762701,"bill_number":"HCR14","title":"Celebrating The 95th Anniversary Of The League Of Women Voters.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution celebrates the 95th anniversary of the League of Women Voters.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-25","last_action":"Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 21 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2015-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR14/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/89cb76a8c1675dd885257e1300547337?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Valerie Longhurst"},
{"bill_id":762803,"bill_number":"HB67","title":"An Act To Amend Title 15 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Elections And Candidate Disclosures.","description":"This Bill requires all statewide and other candidates that may appear on the general election ballot to disclose whether or not all their State and Federal personal income tax returns are filed and any tax due has been paid and whether or not all their real property taxes have been paid.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2015-03-25","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (HOUSE ADMINISTRATION) in House with 3 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2015-06-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB67/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/7684f274bc9067ec85257e0d00606cdc?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Timothy Dukes"},
{"bill_id":763258,"bill_number":"HCR15","title":"Commending Megan D. Szabo For Being Selected As Delaware’s State Teacher Of The Year For 2015 And Commending Each School District’s Teacher Of The Year.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution commends the 2015 Delaware State Teach of the Year, Megan D. Szabo, and all of the District Teachers of the Year.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-26","last_action":"Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 21 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2015-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR15/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/7f6c0f7971880f5f85257df9007458c1?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Earl Jaques"},
{"bill_id":763317,"bill_number":"HB69","title":"An Act To Amend Title 18 And 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Telemedicine Services.","description":"The advancements and continued development of medical and communications technology have had a profound impact on the practice of medicine and offer opportunities for improving the delivery and accessibility of health care in and across the many professions responsible for the wellbeing of Delawareans. Geography, weather, availability of specialists, transportation, and other factors can create barriers to accessing appropriate health care, including behavioral health care, and one way to provide, ensure, or enhance access to care given these barriers is through the appropriate use of technology to allow health care consumers access to qualified health care providers. Delaware is well-positioned to embrace efforts that will encourage health insurers and health care providers to support the use of telemedicine and that will also encourage all state agencies to evaluate and amend their policies and rules to foster and promote telemedicine services.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-07-07","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-07-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB69/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/64f03d09b27d08ae85257e030051ea4b?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bryon Short"},
{"bill_id":763377,"bill_number":"HB68","title":"An Act To Amend Title 25 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Abandoned Personal Property","description":"As the law stands now, following a writ of possession, a Landlord must store a manufactured home of the tenant that was left unclaimed for 30 days. Following that 30-day period, the home is deemed abandoned by operation of law, and the Landlord may dispose of the home as the Landlord wishes. However, in order to acquire title to the home, the Landlord must wait 1 year under Chapter 40. This bill will permit the Landlord to acquire title following the 30 day waiting period.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2015-03-26","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (MANUFACTURED HOUSING) in House with 4 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2015-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB68/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/b870c37f56e579c985257ddc0069fcfc?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Ruth Briggs King"},
{"bill_id":763439,"bill_number":"HB70","title":"An Act To Amend Titles 16 And 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Midwifery.","description":"This bill creates two types of licensure for the newly created Midwifery Advisory Council, licensed Certified Professional Midwives and licensed Certified Midwives. The bill clarifies that a licensee of the same licensure type should serve on the Panel conducting any disciplinary hearing or temporary suspension hearing of a licensee, clarifies that the Council will promulgate regulations governing the scope of practice of each licensure type with the approval of the Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline, and indicates a preference that the 4 Midwife Council members consist of 2 members of each licensure type whenever possible.  Also, the bill requires that, when minors are treated by midwives licensed under this chapter, they are provided with safeguards in similar sections of the Delaware Code such as those for nurses, chiropractors, and physical therapists. There is also revocation of the license upon conviction of a felony sexual offense and disqualification from licensure for someone convicted of a felony sexual offense.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-06-09","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-06-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB70/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/0f7eb131755ab77985257dc6005cdf95?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Paul Baumbach"},
{"bill_id":763501,"bill_number":"HR7","title":"Proclaiming The Week Of March 23-27, 2015 As National Work Zone Awareness Week In Delaware.","description":"This Resolution proclaims the week of March 23-27 as National Work Zone Awareness Week in Delaware.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-26","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2015-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HR7/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/7450a7875e7f092185257e14005e7e89?OpenDocument","sponsor":"David Wilson"},
{"bill_id":764357,"bill_number":"SB46","title":"An Act Proposing An Amendment To The Delaware Constitution Relating To Geographical Balance Within The Judiciary.","description":"Traditionally, at least one member of both the Court of Chancery and the Supreme Court have been residents of and been appointed from the Bars of each of the three counties, respectively. This Amendment is the 1st leg of a Constitutional Amendment to formalize that tradition and practice.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-03-26","last_action":"Assigned to Executive Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2015-03-26","committee":"Executive","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB46/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/1ece5b1b3c1d8ab985257d940066e8d4?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Gary Simpson"},
{"bill_id":764434,"bill_number":"SB5","title":"An Act To Amend Title 25 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Delaware Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act.","description":"This Act affirmatively authorizes preexisting common interest communities and approved common interest communities to comply with any or all of the provisions of the Delaware Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act that they are not already required to comply with. This Act may be cited as the Benjamin Kuntz Act. A dedicated Delawarean who spent countless hours chairing the Kent County Levy Court’s Homeowners Associations Resolving Problems (HARP) Committee. He advocated tirelessly for homeowner associations.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-08-13","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-08-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB5/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/87eb18a096ebd3c885257da9005fb5bc?OpenDocument","sponsor":"David Lawson"},
{"bill_id":764810,"bill_number":"HB73","title":"An Act To Amend Title 6 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Sale Of Helmets.","description":"Currently, there are helmets being sold in Delaware that are being advertised as being appropriate for use when operating a motorcycle even though they are not approved for highway use. This bill will prohibit retailers from advertising or stating that a helmet is qualified for use when driving a motorcycle if the helmet is not approved for highway use under Delaware law.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-03-31","last_action":"Amendment HA 1 - Introduced and Placed With Bill","last_action_date":"2015-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB73/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/779f66166e9570ac85257e0c00627804?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Daniel Short"},
{"bill_id":764843,"bill_number":"HB74","title":"An Act To Amend Title 26 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Public Utilities.","description":"This bill requires a utility provider to alert the homeowner’s association for any condominium or cooperative at least 72 hours before shutting off the service, in addition to notifying the occupants of the dwelling unit.","status_desc":"Stricken","status_date":"2015-03-31","last_action":"Stricken","last_action_date":"2016-01-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB74/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/afb94b1a7145b19685257df9004d830d?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Stephanie Bolden"},
{"bill_id":764877,"bill_number":"HB71","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The State Employee Benefits Committee.","description":"This bill will require that the State Employee Benefits Committee meet quarterly as opposed to bi-annually. In addition, the Committee will be required to issue a brief report each fiscal quarter that will provide basic financial information useful in tracking the solvency of the self-insurance fund.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2015-03-31","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (HOUSE ADMINISTRATION) in House with 4 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2015-06-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB71/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/e8495e8421d63b2d85257e12005f77d7?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Richard Collins"},
{"bill_id":764912,"bill_number":"HCR16","title":"Recognizing April 11, 2015 As National Pet Day In Delaware.","description":"This resolution recognizes April 11th, 2015 as National Pet Day in Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-04-02","last_action":"Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 20 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2015-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR16/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/8d372da64d83013f85257e140061775a?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Jeffrey Spiegelman"},
{"bill_id":764948,"bill_number":"HB75","title":"An Act To Amend Title 10 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Family Court Juvenile Expungement.","description":"The continued existence and dissemination of juvenile criminal histories hampers an individual’s ability to be a successful and productive member of society. Juvenile criminal histories are a hindrance to employment, education, housing and credit. This act modifies the discretionary expungement provisions to allow more individuals the ability to petition the Court for an expungement. These changes allow the Court to consider an expungement where the individual has demonstrated rehabilitation despite multiple youthful indiscretions. These provisions will enable a greater number of deserving youth the ability to move beyond their past and recognizes that most youth mature out of offending behavior.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-06-17","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-06-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB75/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/c19f225507c5098985257e1300552178?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Kimberly Williams"},
{"bill_id":764984,"bill_number":"HB72","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Vehicle Equipment.","description":"As promoted in the Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles Motorcycle Operator Manual, it is recommended to motorcycle operators that they temporarily flash brake lights when stopping in order to increase visibility to other motorists. There are aftermarket products available for motorcycles that will automatically flash the brake lights up to five times, however these products are currently prohibited in the Delaware Code under the prohibition on flashing lights. This amendment will allow motorcycles to be equipped with this safety equipment.","status_desc":"Stricken","status_date":"2015-03-31","last_action":"Stricken","last_action_date":"2015-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB72/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/53a4511fbbd0b04385257e0c0058308d?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Daniel Short"},
{"bill_id":765019,"bill_number":"SB48","title":"An Act To Amend Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Rehabilitation And Liquidation.","description":"An Act To Amend Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Rehabilitation And Liquidation.","status_desc":"Stricken","status_date":"2015-03-31","last_action":"Stricken","last_action_date":"2015-06-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB48/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/f9a8b9fdea722ea485257e14005c3647?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Brian Bushweller"},
{"bill_id":765054,"bill_number":"SCR11","title":"Endorsing Increased Access To Naloxone In Schools In Delaware.","description":"This resolution endorses an expansion of naloxone access in Delaware’s schools.","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2015-04-23","last_action":"Passed by House of Representatives. Votes: Passed 37 YES 2 NO 0 NOT VOTING 2 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2015-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR11/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/6af49e6b89eda66285257e14005b09c6?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bethany Hall-Long"},
{"bill_id":765093,"bill_number":"SB47","title":"An Act To Amend The Delaware Code Relating To Criminal Defense For Indigent Persons.","description":"Every indigent person accused of a crime has the Constitutional right to effective, conflict-free counsel funded by the state. In Delaware, the Public Defender's Office and the Office of Conflict Counsel are charged with the responsibility of providing counsel for indigent people accused of crimes. The Public Defender's Office is a publicly funded law firm representing about 83% of all indigent defendants in Delaware. The Office of Conflicts Counsel is comprised of a group of lawyers who are independent contractors. They represent clients who cannot be represented by the Public Defender's Office due to a legally recognized conflict of interest. This bill modernizes the business model of the Public Defender's Office and the Office of Conflicts Counsel by consolidating their administrative functions while not compromising the interests of any client. The non-case related functions of both the Public Defender's Office and the Office of Conflicts Counsel will be handled by a Central Administration, all beneath the umbrella of an Office of Defense Services. In particular, the changes implemented by this bill will enhance the quality of representation by the lawyers contracting with the Office of Conflicts Counsel in the areas of IT support, training, client intake, early contact with clients and bill payments. This bill will ensure that all indigent persons accused of crime will be well represented. In addition to the modernization of the business model for delivery of indigent defense services, this bill changes the term of future Chief Defenders from 6 to 8 years.  This bill is the same as Senate Bill 28 with the addition of changes to the various references in the entire code required by the name changes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-05-28","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-05-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB47/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/fdabbd14b5d9229685257e130071bc1f?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bryan Townsend"},
{"bill_id":765131,"bill_number":"SB50","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The State Employees' Pension Plan.","description":"This bill clarifies the definition of a Correction Officer in the State Employees’ Pension Plan by expanding the existing requirements from supervising inmates to supervising Correctional Officers in secure facilities and/or classified with a correctional officer job code.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-07-28","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-07-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB50/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/07b4553cc182c80285257e120050119d?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bruce Ennis"},
{"bill_id":765216,"bill_number":"SB49","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Related To The Transfer Of Property From The Appoquinimink School District To The Town Of Townsend.","description":"This bill provides for the transfer of property from the Appoquinimink School District to the Town of Townsend.","status_desc":"Stricken","status_date":"2015-03-31","last_action":"Stricken","last_action_date":"2015-04-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB49/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/c52fa06a65bd5ad085257e12006fe83b?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bruce Ennis"},
{"bill_id":765331,"bill_number":"HB80","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Crime Of Impersonation","description":"This Bill adds to the crime of impersonation by including the impersonation of our members and veterans of the United States Armed Forces, commonly known as “Stolen Valor”. The crime is only applicable when the person intends impersonate a member or veteran of the United States Armed Forces in order to gain money, discounts, or other tangible benefits.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-08-09","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-08-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB80/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/60914c262dcad16c85257e0b0063ca10?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Richard Collins"},
{"bill_id":765379,"bill_number":"HB85","title":"An Act To Amend Title 30 Of The Delaware Code Relating To State Taxes.","description":"This bill allows school taxes and property taxes to be collected by tax intercept.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-03-17","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-03-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB85/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/6828e46cd467b8f485257e180055f38e?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Daniel Short"},
{"bill_id":765430,"bill_number":"HR8","title":"Proclaiming April 18, 2015 National Auctioneers Day In Delaware.","description":"This resolution proclaims April 18, 2015 National Auctioneers Day in Delaware.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-04-01","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2015-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HR8/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/9b9a4a521dcb211585257e1900637eea?OpenDocument","sponsor":"David Wilson"},
{"bill_id":765480,"bill_number":"HCR18","title":"Recognizing The Month Of April 2015 As “child Abuse Prevention Month” In Delaware.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution recognizes April 2015 as “Child Abuse Prevention Month” in Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-04-02","last_action":"Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 20 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2015-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR18/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/95580f8c1cb36b4385257e1a00526520?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Debra Heffernan"},
{"bill_id":765531,"bill_number":"HCR17","title":"Recognizing April 2015 As “sexual Assault Awareness Month” In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This Resolution recognizes April 2015 as “Sexual Assault Awareness Month” in the State of Delaware and encourages all Delawareans to learn about and raise awareness of sexual violence.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-04-01","last_action":"Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 21 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2015-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR17/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/3a7099c665c6263d85257e1300532a44?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Kimberly Williams"},
{"bill_id":765746,"bill_number":"SB51","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Witnesses And Evidence.","description":"This bill expands the definition of a person eligible to testify remotely by means of closed circuit television. In any prosecution involving an offense set forth in 11 Del. C.  3513(a), a court may order that the testimony of a victim or witness, regardless of age, be taken outside of the presence of a jury by means of closed circuit television.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-06-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB51/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/2da6c782a1ada0d785257e1900514831?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Karen Peterson"},
{"bill_id":765855,"bill_number":"HCR20","title":"Declaring April 2015 As “autism Awareness Month” In Delaware.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution recognizes April 2015 as “Autism Awareness Month.”","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-04-02","last_action":"Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 20 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2015-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR20/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/63f86534125a3a8385257e03004da90d?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Earl Jaques"},
{"bill_id":765877,"bill_number":"HB81","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Education Profile Reports.","description":"The Department of Education issues an annual Delaware Public Education Profile on all Delaware public schools. This bill adds the information pertaining to the role of the Title IX Coordinator and their contact information into the annual Education Profile report. The intention of this bill is to make school districts, parents and students aware of this important federally mandated position in each district, with the understanding that a Title IX Coordinator’s role is to ensure certain protections are provided to students, parents, teachers, and school districts in applicable situations.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-05-28","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-05-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB81/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/eb97390ebf57cfa585257e0b006f19a0?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Melanie Smith"},
{"bill_id":765899,"bill_number":"HB77","title":"An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The \"move Over\" Law.","description":"This bill amends Delaware’s version of the “Move Over Law” by including vehicles owned or operated by a public utility, as defined under 26 Del.C.,  102(2), that are performing roadside work, provided they have properly surrounded the vehicle with traffic cones. This will afford the same protection offered to Emergency vehicles and Tow Trucks under the existing law, but would not require utility vehicles to install and utilize signal lighting on its vehicles.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-07-15","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-07-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB77/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/c779ca5b6c5f34f785257da200531ab3?OpenDocument","sponsor":"William Outten"},
{"bill_id":765921,"bill_number":"HCR19","title":"Proclaiming April 20 – 24, 2015 As “delaware 1890 Land-grant University Week” In Celebration Of The 125th Anniversary Of The Signing Of The Second Morrill Act Which Established The 1890 Land-grant University System.","description":"This concurrent resolution proclaims April 20-24, 2015, as “Delaware 1890 Land-Grant University Week.”","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-04-02","last_action":"Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 20 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2015-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR19/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/783971dbc13e26e585257dcc0068be9f?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Sean Lynn"},
{"bill_id":765946,"bill_number":"HB3","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To State Procurement.","description":"This bill requires that employers receiving contracts from the State shall certify in that contract that, in addition to already mandated fair business practices, the contractor shall ensure that its employees receive equal pay for equal work without regard to sex. The language permits pay differentials when they are based on a seniority system, merit system, or where pay is based on production factors.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-06-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB3/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/83f86f68bab13d1f85257df9004e77ea?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Valerie Longhurst"},
{"bill_id":765968,"bill_number":"HB78","title":"An Act To Amend Title 13 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Child Supervision.","description":"This bill prohibits any child under the age of 12 from being left alone without adequate supervision. The use of a babysitter who is at least 12 years old is permissible under this bill. This bill codifies existing regulations implemented by the Delaware Division of Family Services.","status_desc":"Stricken","status_date":"2015-04-02","last_action":"Stricken","last_action_date":"2015-04-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB78/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/80921548a4685dec85257e14005b4246?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Joseph Miro"},
{"bill_id":765993,"bill_number":"SR7","title":"Recognizing April 2, 2015 As \"aka Day At The Capitol\" In Delaware.","description":"This resolution recognizes the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated and declares April 2, 2015 as “AKA Day at the Capitol” in Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-04-02","last_action":"Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 20 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2015-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SR7/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/fb503fc1660fea0b85257e1900576533?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Margaret Henry"},
{"bill_id":766011,"bill_number":"HB76","title":"An Act To Amend Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To A Standard Nonforfeiture And Valuation Law For Insurance.","description":"This bill implements the NAIC’s revised Standard Valuation Law (SVL). The revised model authorizes a principle-based reserve (PBR) basis for life, annuity and accident and health contracts. A PBR valuation is a reserve valuation that uses one or more methods or one or more assumptions determined by the insurer pursuant to requirements contained in the SVL and the valuation manual. The NAIC’s valuation manual contains both PBR and non-PBR requirements and requirements regarding actuarial opinions and corporate governance. The valuation manual will become effective on January 1 of the first calendar year for which certain requirements have been met by July 1 of that year, including a condition that at least 42 other states or other U.S. jurisdictions have enacted the revised SVL or substantially similar terms and provisions. This bill also revises the Standard Non-Forfeiture Law for life insurance as a package with the SVL changes so that mortality and interest rate assumptions are coordinated. In addition, the changes to the Standard Non-Forfeiture Law establish minimum benefit values if policies are surrendered or lapsed.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-07-27","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-07-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB76/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/eb4069eb486ba58485257e18006d7232?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bryon Short"},
{"bill_id":766033,"bill_number":"HB79","title":"An Act To Amend Title 7 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Striped Bass.","description":"This bill provides that a striped bass must be tagged by a commercial fisherman before it is landed or put on shore.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-08-17","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-08-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB79/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/add2085508d3bb1385257de4007102c4?OpenDocument","sponsor":"William Carson"},
{"bill_id":766057,"bill_number":"SCR13","title":"Establishing The Delaware Economic And Financial Council Advisory Council On Spending.","description":"Delaware is the 4th most expensive state per capita in the country. This Senate Concurrent Resolution establishes a DEFAC Advisory Council on Spending to evaluate the spending aspect of the state’s budget. The DEFAC Advisory Council on Revenue was created by Executive Order 47 and neglects to study how state revenue is being spent. In order to adequately research the condition of the budget, it is imperative that we not only examine revenue sources but also how that revenue is spent.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-04-02","last_action":"Assigned to Finance Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2015-04-02","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR13/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/3c312209a6ff74a085257ddb0079c488?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Colin Bonini"},
{"bill_id":766081,"bill_number":"SCR12","title":"Designating April 25, 2015 As \"engineering And Technology Education Day\" In The State Of Delaware.","description":"Establishes April 25, 2015 as Engineering and Technology Education Day in the State of Delaware to emphasize the importance of technological literacy.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-04-02","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2015-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR12/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/6e73dd01d45c141185257e0c00697835?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Catherine Cloutier"},
{"bill_id":766103,"bill_number":"SB55","title":"An Act To Amend Title 10 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Family Court Of The State Of Delaware.","description":"This Bill extends the number of days for an emergency ex parte order from 10 days to 15 days. Currently, an ex parte order is issued and a full hearing is scheduled within 10 days. This can be insufficient time to effectuate service of the order and petition on the respondent. If respondent has not been served, the hearing is rescheduled and the petitioner must return to court the following week. Scheduling the hearings within 15 days will allow more time for service on the respondent, and afford more time for the parties to prepare for the hearing. The amendment also extends the time to 15 days for an expedited emergency hearing when there has not been an ex parte order issued.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-08-10","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-08-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB55/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/1f52e8049a1b24ec85257e140065aee6?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Patricia Blevins"},
{"bill_id":766148,"bill_number":"SB54","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Right-to-work Zones And The Gross Receipts Tax.","description":"This Act allows the Director of the Delaware Economic Development Office to create right-to-work zones as part of its inducements to bring new businesses to Delaware and requires these zones to be offered for manufacturing businesses hiring at least 20 employees. It also exempts those manufacturing businesses from their gross receipts taxes for their first 5 years.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-04-02","last_action":"Assigned to Labor & Industrial Relations Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2015-04-02","committee":"Labor & Industrial Relations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB54/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/2de1f21a92598f4185257e12006f3cb2?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Gregory Lavelle"},
{"bill_id":766194,"bill_number":"SB57","title":"An Act To Amend Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Delaware Board Of Nursing.","description":"This bill modernizes the abbreviated title of Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) to Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), it updates the renewal and reinstatement requirements for advanced practice nursing licensure, and clarifies prescription requirements.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-09-01","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-09-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB57/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/74d6f01a5e5bff0685257e0b0065ede9?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bethany Hall-Long"},
{"bill_id":766239,"bill_number":"SB56","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Relating To Abuse Of Children.","description":"This bill establishes authority for the Department to file a petition with Family Court to compel an uncooperative parent or guardian to complete a drug or alcohol evaluation or mental health evaluation for themselves or to get a developmental screen for their child, if the child protection investigation reveals that substance abuse, mental health, or developmental delays may be placing the child at risk.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-07-15","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-07-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB56/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/9ac82489a6d1d28585257e14006596bd?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Patricia Blevins"},
{"bill_id":766280,"bill_number":"SB53","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Volunteer Firemen's Pension Plan.","description":"This bill clarifies that a participating volunteer fire company or ladies auxiliary in the Delaware Volunteer Firemen’s Pension Plan has the ability to withdraw from the plan. As part of that withdrawal process the company or auxiliary would pay a withdrawal liability payment that would be used to pay the retirement benefits of their member’s accrued benefits and ensure the actuarial soundness of the Fund for the remaining Employers.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-09-03","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-09-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB53/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/075b97d9c134e6e085257df60073ac8c?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bruce Ennis"},
{"bill_id":769617,"bill_number":"SB58","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Screening Of Newborn Infants For Metabolic, Hematologic, Encdorinologic, Immunologic, And Certain Structural Disorders.","description":"The bill will codify the Newborn Screening Program, which screens infants for a number of metabolic, hematologic, endocrinologic, immunologic and certain structural disorders. This bill also clarifies that genetic information disclosed and obtained pursuant to the Newborn Screening Program may be retained.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-07-15","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-07-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB58/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/3625bd14427cc9b085257e190054637e?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bethany Hall-Long"},
{"bill_id":769789,"bill_number":"SB61","title":"An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Rules Of The Road.","description":"This Act clarifies that school buses are not exempt from the requirement to stop at railroad grade crossings regulated by a traffic-control signal or at railroad grade crossings protected by crossing gates or flashing lights. Section 4163 currently is contrary to best safety practices requiring that school buses stop at these types of crossings to ensure optimal safety for students.  This Act also makes additional changes to  4163 in keeping with the grammar and style guidelines of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-07-27","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-07-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB61/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/2c28c59b1be874de85257e23003ead87?OpenDocument","sponsor":"David Sokola"},
{"bill_id":769840,"bill_number":"SB62","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Transportation Of Pupils.","description":"This Act updates the minimum insurance coverage requirements for school transportation to reflect current industry standards.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-04-22","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB62/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/54e5f529e62742d385257e230041b834?OpenDocument","sponsor":"David Sokola"},
{"bill_id":771952,"bill_number":"HB100","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Tax Rate And Enrollment For The Sussex County Vocational-technical High School District.","description":"This Act establishes a new tax rate ceiling for the next two years and then sunsets to its original level in year three. Also this Act limits total enrollment over the next three years and provides limitations on applicant selection.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-05-28","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-05-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB100/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/0ea261d2f710d85885257e19006ab4e4?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Peter Schwartzkopf"},
{"bill_id":771975,"bill_number":"HB94","title":"An Act To Amend Title 31 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Food Stamp Program.","description":"The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also referred to as “the food stamp program,” assists eligible low-income individuals with the purchase of food. This Act, known as the Delaware Nutritional Improvement Act, seeks to bring the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in line with other state programs and initiatives aimed at improving the health and welfare of Delawareans.  SNAP benefits are paid entirely with federal funds, but the costs to administer the program are split between the federal and state government. As is the case with another jointly administered state-federal programs – the Women, Infants, and Children Program (WIC) – this Act seeks to require SNAP benefits to be used solely for the purchase of healthy foods identified by the Department of Health and Social Services as having beneficial nutritional value. This will not only improve the efficiency of such expenditures but it should also improve the well-being of recipients, as well as potentially reduce health care expenditures. Using the WIC guidelines as a starting point, this Act instructs the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) to draft a list of approved foods. The DHSS shall create the list with the goal of expanding on the WIC designations to improve selection and increase affordability. Under this Act, future SNAP benefits could be used only to purchase items designated as having beneficial nutritional value. Because the SNAP benefits are paid with federal funds, this Act would not become effective until the Secretary of the United States Department of Agriculture grants a waiver allowing its implementation. The status of this waiver may be obtained from the Director of the Department of Health and Social Services.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2015-04-16","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Health & Human Development Committee in House","last_action_date":"2015-04-16","committee":"Health & Human Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB94/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/39c089884823fe5785257e26005d85a6?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Daniel Short"},
{"bill_id":771998,"bill_number":"HB4","title":"An Act To Amend Title 19 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Employment Discrimination.","description":"This bill expressly prohibits employment discrimination based on surviving sexual assault, domestic violence, or stalking. Employers must provide reasonable accommodations, which may include re-purposing accrued leave originally designated for a different purpose.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-06-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB4/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/f1e162cb8668baef85257e050063c135?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Stephanie Bolden"},
{"bill_id":772020,"bill_number":"HB82","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Department Of Education.","description":"Pursuant to 14 Del. C. Chapter 1, the Secretary and Department of Education are given authority to promulgate and adopt rules and regulations, consistent with the laws of the State of Delaware, for the administration and supervision of the public education system of this State. Regulation 103 (Accountability for Schools, Districts and the State) was passed giving the Secretary authority to decide and determine collective bargaining rights in certain situations. This legislation is to clarify that the rule-making authority given to the Secretary in  154 and 155 of this chapter remains subject to the exclusive authority of the Public Employment Relations Board (PERB) to settle labor disputes as granted by the General Assembly in 14 Del. C. Chapter 40.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-08-17","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-08-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB82/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/1fe1560740fa349685257e120062a288?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Sean Lynn"},
{"bill_id":772042,"bill_number":"HB88","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The State Merit System Of Personnel Administration.","description":"This bill extends the veterans’ preference points in the State merit system. Currently, the preference is limited to veterans of the armed force who served during wartime. The bill allows all veterans who served on active duty and were honorably terminated to receive the preference points. Also, the bill allows members of the Delaware National Guard or a reserve unit to receive the points if that member has put in at least 20 years.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-09-25","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-09-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB88/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/db50c706584471f985257e0c005fc5fa?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Earl Jaques"},
{"bill_id":772066,"bill_number":"HB93","title":"An Act To Amend Title 30 The Delaware Code Relating To Steam, Gas And Electric Companies.","description":"As non-profit entities, rural electric cooperatives are exempt from the fee imposed for a business license and the taxes assessed on gross receipts set forth in Chapter 23 of Title 30. This Act confirms that the non-commercial generation of solar electricity by a rural electric cooperative is also exempt from the business license requirements and gross receipts taxation otherwise applicable to steam, gas and electric companies producing electricity for sale in this State. Municipalities are already exempt from payment of gross receipts taxes on the production of electricity.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-06-28","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-06-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB93/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/5eae6cca9958697385257e1300738c56?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Charles Paradee"},
{"bill_id":772088,"bill_number":"HB84","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Charter Schools.","description":"This bill requires that all charter school applications are first submitted to the local school board. If the school board denies the application, the applicant may then request that the Department of Education consider its application.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2015-04-16","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Education Committee in House","last_action_date":"2015-04-16","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB84/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/d0bdee8e7b4ea93e85257d9c005aad4d?OpenDocument","sponsor":"John Kowalko"},
{"bill_id":772111,"bill_number":"HB89","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Law-enforcement Administration.","description":"This bill promotes public safety by authorizing wireless service providers to give call location information concerning the telephone of a wireless service customer to a requesting law-enforcement agency or public safety answering point. The request may only be made for purposes of responding to a call for emergency services or in an emergency situation that involves the risk of death or serious physical harm.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-08-07","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-08-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB89/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/ff882cf30d8916a885257e0d0068d676?OpenDocument","sponsor":"John Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":772133,"bill_number":"HB90","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Suicide Prevention In Schools.","description":"This bill requires all public school employees to receive 90 minutes of training each year on suicide prevention. The bill also requires all public schools to establish a suicide prevention committee. Furthermore, the bill requires local education agencies to create a suicide prevention policy.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-06-08","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-06-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB90/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/071446906478b7dd85257e28006c4fa6?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Valerie Longhurst"},
{"bill_id":772155,"bill_number":"HB91","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Public School Enrollees' Immunization Program.","description":"This bill involves the public school immunization program. Currently, the Affidavit of Religious Belief does not expressly alert parents or guardians who file for the religious exemption from the program that the child will be temporarily excluded from school in the event of an epidemic of a vaccine preventable disease. This bill amends the required affidavit so parents or guardians are directly made aware of the possibility of the child’s temporary exclusion from school. The bill also adds that the asserted cause of a medical exemption may be subject to review and approval by the Division of Public Health. Additionally, the bill would require the Division of Public Health to declare an outbreak, rather than the current language of an epidemic throughout the State or a particular definable region thereof.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-07-15","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-07-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB91/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/1667aa3a5bf7e88e85257e0d006e1934?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Sean Matthews"},
{"bill_id":772177,"bill_number":"HB83","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Charter Schools.","description":"This bill requires that all charter schools not discriminate against applicants based on their homes’ location in comparison to the school. The bill also eliminates the possibility of a preference in the charter. Thus, this bill eases the restrictions on the enrollment process for students residing within a 5-mile radius of the school.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2015-04-16","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Education Committee in House","last_action_date":"2015-04-16","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB83/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/3f0ccbbda5bc368d85257dc40051a3b3?OpenDocument","sponsor":"John Kowalko"},
{"bill_id":772199,"bill_number":"HB92","title":"An Act To Amend The Charter Of The City Of Wilmington Relating To Auditing Standards For The City Of Wilmington Auditor.","description":"The purpose of this amendment to the Charter for the City of Wilmington is to make the auditing requirements for the City Auditor of the City of Wilmington consistent with the auditing requirements for the auditors for both the State of Delaware and New Castle County and consistent with the industry standard.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-05-28","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-05-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB92/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/2f275765d39d00e985257e2800624da8?OpenDocument","sponsor":"James Johnson"},
{"bill_id":772221,"bill_number":"HB86","title":"An Act To Amend Title 19 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Public Employment.","description":"This bill allows counties and municipalities to elect not to be subject to the State’s Public Employment Relations Act.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2015-04-16","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Labor Committee in House","last_action_date":"2015-04-16","committee":"Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB86/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/63ecd7afb13bd49f85257e2200645650?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Timothy Dukes"},
{"bill_id":772245,"bill_number":"HB87","title":"An Act To Amend Titles 22 And 9 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Right-to-work Zones.","description":"This act allows each municipality and each county to create right-to-work zones.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-04-16","last_action":"Amendment HA 2 - Introduced and Placed With Bill","last_action_date":"2015-05-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB87/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/e0e0260ca8b8bc5685257e2300431310?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Timothy Dukes"},
{"bill_id":773044,"bill_number":"HB102","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Confidential Information.","description":"This bill amends the Address Confidentiality Act, Subchapter II of Chapter 96 of Title 11 of the Delaware Code, to extend the protections of the Department of Justice’s Address Confidentiality Program by prohibiting persons from publicly posting or displaying on the Internet, or soliciting, selling, or trading on the Internet, specified personal information of a program participant with the intent of inciting another person to imminently use the information to commit a crime involving violence or a threat of violence against, or to cause great bodily harm to, the program participant or any member of the program participant’s household.  Additionally, this bill prohibits a person from publicly posting or displaying on the Internet specified personal information of a program participant if the participant (or a specified representative of the participant) has made a written demand on the person not to disclose the information. Finally, this bill provides that violations may be subject to criminal penalties as well as civil remedies for aggrieved persons.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-08-07","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-08-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB102/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/58500cfdb590d92485257e1b00649fdb?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Michael Barbieri"},
{"bill_id":773065,"bill_number":"HB98","title":"An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Motor Vehicles.","description":"This bill creates a definition of an autocycle. An autocycle may be driven by anyone possessing a Class D driver license. A helmet is not required for anyone in an autocycle.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-08-17","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-08-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB98/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/e8d38c6e3408a31485257e14005dbdfd?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Sean Matthews"},
{"bill_id":773085,"bill_number":"HB105","title":"An Act Proposing An Amendment To Article V Of The Constitution Of The State Of Delaware Relating To Voting.","description":"This is the first leg of a constitutional amendment that would eliminate from the Delaware Constitution the limitations as to when a person may vote by absentee ballot. This amendment to the Delaware Constitution provides that the General Assembly shall enact general laws providing the circumstances, rules, and procedures for absentee voting.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2015-04-21","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (HOUSE ADMINISTRATION) in House with 3 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2015-04-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB105/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/ca858da148949ede85257e1b005f8a6d?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Earl Jaques"},
{"bill_id":773105,"bill_number":"HB99","title":"An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Emergency Vehicles.","description":"This bill adds Department of Correction, Probation and Parole vehicles to the list of “authorized emergency vehicles” as used in Chapter 41 concerning the Rules of the Road.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-15","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (PUBLIC SAFETY) in Senate with 5 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2016-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB99/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/f80a26d39553561b85257e1b006b582e?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Ruth Briggs King"},
{"bill_id":773128,"bill_number":"HB101","title":"An Act To Amend The Charter Of The Town Of Bellefonte.","description":"This bill amends the Charter of the Town of Bellefonte, which was reincorporated last year. Specifically, the bill removes forfeiture of office by a Commissioner for attendance, as well as the Commission’s ability to vote on such a forfeiture. The bill also removes a provision authorizing the Commission to vote on the existence of a Commissioner’s conflict of interest. Finally, the bill removes a provision that could be interpreted to prohibit Council members to abstain or be absent. Also, the bill corrects the Charter to comport with the Delaware State Constitution regarding the oath of office, as well as to comport with provisions in Title 22, Section 811 of the Delaware Code for home-rule charter amendments.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-06-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB101/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/1f88d0ebef7b038a85257dd30077c915?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Debra Heffernan"},
{"bill_id":773148,"bill_number":"HB96","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Silent Alarm Systems In Public Schools.","description":"This Act requires each public school district to equip the schools within their respective jurisdictions with an adequate number of panic buttons that may be used to immediately alert local law enforcement authorities of a security threat at a school. Once activated, the required silent alarm system will immediately alert authorities without simultaneously activating an audible alarm within the school building.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2015-04-21","last_action":"Assigned to Appropriations Committee in House","last_action_date":"2015-06-18","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB96/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/98fddd84b6e90dcb85257e0d005d4f80?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Joseph Miro"},
{"bill_id":773165,"bill_number":"HB97","title":"An Act To Amend Title 7 Of The Delaware Code Relating To A Certain Use Of A Handgun.","description":"This bill allows a hunter to use a handgun in lieu of a shotgun on farms permitted by DNREC through their deer depredation programs to reduce agricultural crop damage.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-04-21","last_action":"Amendment HA 1 - Introduced and Placed With Bill","last_action_date":"2015-06-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB97/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/6447d39c3464f81385257e1300581d10?OpenDocument","sponsor":"William Outten"},
{"bill_id":773187,"bill_number":"SB65","title":"An Act To Amend Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Board Of Funeral Services.","description":"The Joint Sunset Committee recommended in 2014 that the Board of Funeral Services (the Board) and the Division of Professional Regulation (the Division) review Chapter 24, Title 31 of the Delaware Code and submit in 2015 proposed legislation to bring the law up to date with current funeral services standards and practices. This Act is the result of the Board and Division’s review and submission.  This Act also makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the guidelines of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual. Author: Sen. Poore","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-11-10","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-11-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB65/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/07b8f364ca1995e285257e21006aff7e?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Nicole Poore"},
{"bill_id":773211,"bill_number":"SB64","title":"An Act To Amend Title 7 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Delaware Land Protection Act.","description":"At the recommendation of the Joint Sunset Committee and in an effort to make it less difficult to find qualified members to fill the Open Space Council, this Act simplifies the appointment terms and expirations and requires that all three counties be represented generally, rather than require specific numbers of members from each county. In addition, this Act adds language for the removal of Council members for gross inefficiency, neglect of duty, malfeasance, misfeasance, or nonfeasance. This Act also makes technical corrections to conform to the style and formatting guidelines of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-07-28","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-07-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB64/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/e60761361942641085257e1f005de78f?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Nicole Poore"},
{"bill_id":773233,"bill_number":"SB63","title":"An Act To Amend Title 25 And Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Manufactured Housing.","description":"At the recommendation of the Joint Sunset Committee, this Act removes the Council on Manufactured Housing and the Delaware Manufactured Housing Alternative Dispute Resolution Act from the Delaware Code.  Author: Sen. Poore","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-06-26","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB63/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/68ce1425ffe2f95385257e12006f8e21?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Nicole Poore"},
{"bill_id":773258,"bill_number":"SCR14","title":"Commending The Students Selected As Secretary Of Education Scholars Of 2015.","description":"This resolution commends and congratulates the Secretary of Education scholars of 2015.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-04-21","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2015-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR14/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/58263d9e52fbf22685257e1a0065d924?OpenDocument","sponsor":"David Sokola"},
{"bill_id":773281,"bill_number":"SB67","title":"An Act To Amend Chapter 71, Volume 79 Of The Laws Of Delaware Relating To Certain Positions In The Justice Of The Peace Court.","description":"This Act serves to permit those incumbents occupying upper-level management positions in the Justice of the Peace Court to elect to remain in classified service or move to exempt service. This change ensures that incumbent management employees have the choice of exempt status, which, in some instances, will be offered to their newly-hired subordinates. This option ensures equity among all Justice of the Peace Court upper-level management personnel.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-09-03","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-09-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB67/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/563d4532d5f4ce4a85257e1900596cb0?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Margaret Henry"},
{"bill_id":773438,"bill_number":"HR10","title":"A Resolution Encouraging All Residents Of Delaware To Observe Earth Day On April 22, 2015.","description":"A Resolution Encouraging All Residents Of Delaware To Observe Earth Day On April 22, 2015.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-04-22","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2015-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HR10/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/52b0ba19f9809c4d85257e220047e903?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Joseph Miro"},
{"bill_id":773485,"bill_number":"HB95","title":"An Act To Amend Title 25 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Notice Requirements.","description":"In many circumstances homebuyers purchase investment properties or second homes in a development that has a homeowners association. Often these homeowners do not receive mail at the physical property. In addition, these new homeowners are often unaware of the existence of the homeowners association or to whom they should contact with address changes. These changes will require that any notices be sent with a certificate of mailing to the billing address on file with the local county tax office, unless the homeowner directs otherwise. This will significantly increase the chance that homeowners are receiving the required notices.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2015-04-22","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS) in House with 2 Favorable, 4 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2015-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB95/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/b728f32e7d4a0ddb85257e150044bcdf?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Kevin Hensley"},
{"bill_id":773531,"bill_number":"SB66","title":"An Act To Amend The Delaware Code Relating To Neighborhood Conservation And Land Banks.","description":"This Act will allow any Delaware jurisdiction with a long-term residential vacancy rate above 3%, including a county, to form a land bank, where such jurisdiction determines that a land bank would help it address the problem of vacant and abandoned real property within its jurisdiction.  A land bank is a non-profit organization created by a political subdivision of the State, or through an intergovernmental agreement between two or more political subdivisions of the State, and would serve as the repository for vacant, abandoned and tax-delinquent properties that, left unaddressed, can contribute to crime, depress the local real estate market, and deplete the tax base of Delaware’s communities. A land bank would have the authority to obtain such properties at sheriff’s sales instituted by the jurisdiction that established the land bank, where such properties have been abandoned by their owners because of unpaid property taxes or substantial liens arising from property code violations. The land bank would have the ability to do one or more of the following: (1) purchase liens from the local jurisdiction; (2) acquire properties at a sheriff’s sale on credit from the local jurisdiction; (3) assert a trump bid at a sheriff’s sale that would allow the land bank to acquire abandoned properties for the price of the outstanding liens. The land bank would retain the acquired properties until such time as a suitable and vetted buyer could be found who would be able to return the property to productive use. Funding for land banks created under this Act would come from governmental and private grants, private investments and property sale proceeds. Additionally, any land bank created under this Act could, at the election of the local jurisdiction, be funded through the allocation to the land bank of 50% of the real property taxes on the property for a 5 year period once the property returns to productive use or such other funding sources established by the local jurisdiction. Through this Act, jurisdictions throughout Delaware would have the ability to alleviate the blight caused by vacant, abandoned and tax delinquent properties in the area, and revitalize communities by turning vacant spaces into vibrant places.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-08-11","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-08-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB66/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/3d5552a94b147ec685257e2e0075fe62?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bryan Townsend"},
{"bill_id":773575,"bill_number":"SCR15","title":"A Resolution Recognizing The 100th Anniversary Of The Armenian Genocide.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution recognizes the 100th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-04-22","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2015-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR15/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/f2de1746ed80337085257e2f005f5640?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Ernesto Lopez"},
{"bill_id":773851,"bill_number":"HB110","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Community-based Attendant Services.","description":"The Department of Health & Social Services has administered a highly successful attendant services program since enactment of enabling legislation in 2001. This bill is the product of a committee comprised of representatives of the Department, the State Council for Persons with Disabilities, and non-profit agencies which reached consensus on recommended revisions to the 14 year old law. The bill: 1) reorganizes covered services under a single eligibility category; 2) encourages providers to promote participant self-direction of services; 3) expands the scope of Department access to background check registries to screen attendants; and 4) enhances the authorized scope of implementing regulations.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-06-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB110/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/8c7d7da0d3dd659585257e2700633cfd?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Michael Barbieri"},
{"bill_id":773869,"bill_number":"HB108","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Education.","description":"This bill requires that the General Assembly approve any ESEA Flexibility waiver prior to its submission to the U.S. Department of Education.","status_desc":"Stricken","status_date":"2015-04-23","last_action":"Stricken","last_action_date":"2016-01-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB108/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/362468645871149f85257e0c00527f34?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Kimberly Williams"},
{"bill_id":773886,"bill_number":"HB111","title":"An Act To Amend Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Limited Lay Administration Of Medications.","description":"As more healthcare services continue to move into the community, it is necessary to clearly define the scope of services offered in community settings. This legislation will update the Delaware Code to clearly define the level of medication administration permitted by unlicensed personnel and the settings in which they can administer medications. Additionally, there is a change to designate a previously undesignated paragraph, in keeping with the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-07-10","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-07-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB111/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/3fe5135220e7868585257e2e006fc31e?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Michael Barbieri"},
{"bill_id":773905,"bill_number":"HB109","title":"An Act To Amend Title 19 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Employment Practices.","description":"Under current Delaware law there is no recognized right to privacy in an employee or applicant’s social networking site passwords and account information. This Bill makes it unlawful for employers, subject to certain exceptions, (i) to mandate that an employee or applicant disclose password or account information that would grant the employer access the employee or applicant’s personal social networking profile or account, or (ii) to require or request that employees or applicants log onto their respective social networking site profiles or accounts to provide the employer direct access.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-08-07","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-08-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB109/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/8f00164a49821e1685257e2e00545bdc?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bryon Short"},
{"bill_id":773926,"bill_number":"HCR22","title":"Recognizing April 19-25, 2015, As \"crime Victims' Rights Week\" In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This Resolution recognizes April 19-25, 2015, as “Crime Victims’ Rights Week” in Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-04-23","last_action":"Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 20 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2015-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR22/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/3f7fed1de878b9d285257e0b006068c4?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Kimberly Williams"},
{"bill_id":773943,"bill_number":"HB104","title":"An Act Proposing An Amendment To Article Viii Of The Delaware Constitution Relating To Revenue And Taxation.","description":"This Act places a constitutional limitation on base general fund operating appropriations. However, appropriations deemed as emergencies involving the health, safety, or welfare of the citizens of the State that are approved by three-fifths of the members elected to each House of the General Assembly are not included in the limitation.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2015-04-23","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to House Administration Committee in House","last_action_date":"2015-04-23","committee":"Administration","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB104/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/b830b17ebcfff44e85257e23005321bb?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Ronald Gray"},
{"bill_id":773960,"bill_number":"HB103","title":"An Act To Amend Titles 9 And 25 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Tax Liens.","description":"This bill removes a conflict in the Delaware Code relating to the duration of tax liens.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2015-04-23","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS) in House with 1 Favorable, 7 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2015-05-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB103/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/1cf2a806dfe8a1bf85257dd400657109?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Kevin Hensley"},
{"bill_id":773977,"bill_number":"HB107","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Authority Of School Boards.","description":"This bill articulates the principle that local school districts and school boards should have the authority to select their own leaders and staff from a pool of qualified applicants. These are decisions best left at the local level rather than imposed by a central authority.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2015-04-23","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (EDUCATION) in House with 5 Favorable, 3 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB107/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/ef82e28b35ca4c1d85257e0d0072da76?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Kimberly Williams"},
{"bill_id":773995,"bill_number":"HB106","title":"An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Speed Restrictions.","description":"This Bill clarifies that the Department of Transportation can set and post a lower speed limit at the delineation of the non-highway speed toll plaza area along Delaware State Route 1.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-07-28","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-07-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB106/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/d495fb701b3abce885257e2e00567e15?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Edward Osienski"},
{"bill_id":774013,"bill_number":"HCR21","title":"Adding A Member Of Omnia Humanitas To The Citizens Advisory Council For White Clay Creek State Park.","description":"This House Concurrent Resolution continues the Citizens Advisory Council for White Clay Creek State Park and adds a voting member from the Omnia Humanitas organization.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-04-30","last_action":"Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 20 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2015-04-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR21/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/9059242218d96d1885257e13006616c6?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Paul Baumbach"},
{"bill_id":774036,"bill_number":"SB69","title":"An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Registration And Control Of Off-highway Vehicles.","description":"An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Registration And Control Of Off-highway Vehicles.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-07-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-07-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB69/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/b67ffc950204e44585257e13006aa40e?OpenDocument","sponsor":"David Sokola"},
{"bill_id":774054,"bill_number":"SB70","title":"An Act To Authorize And Approve The Transfer Of Property From The Appoquinimink School District To The Town Of Townsend.","description":"This bill provides for the transfer of property from the Appoquinimink School District to the Town of Townsend.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-07-15","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-07-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB70/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/f531563d851d4dfb85257e2f00765c77?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bruce Ennis"},
{"bill_id":774074,"bill_number":"SB68","title":"An Act To Amend Title 6 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Online Privacy And Protection.","description":"This bill creates the Delaware Online Privacy and Protection Act, which expands the legal protections available under Delaware law to individuals, in particular children, relating to their online and digital activities.  First, the bill prohibits the operator of an Internet service directed to children from marketing or advertising on its Internet service certain products or services deemed harmful to children. When the marketing or advertising on an Internet service directed to children is provided by an advertising service, the operator of the Internet service is required to provide notice to the advertising service, after which time the prohibition on marketing and advertising the specified products or services applies to the advertising service directly. The bill also prohibits an operator of an Internet service who has actual knowledge that a child is using the Internet service from using the child’s personally identifiable information to market or advertise the specified products or services to the child, and also prohibits such an operator from disclosing a child’s personally identifiable information if that operator has actual knowledge that the child’s personally identifiable information will be used for the purpose of marketing or advertising a specified product or service to the child. Second, the bill requires the operator of an Internet service to make its privacy policy conspicuously available on its Internet service if the Internet service collects personally identifiable information from Delaware residents for commercial purposes, and it requires the operator to comply with that privacy policy. The bill directs the Consumer Protection Unit of the Department of Justice to promulgate rules and regulations identifying the information required to be disclosed in privacy policies, and making publicly available specific language for privacy policies that will serve as a “safe harbor” for operators, and states that any such rules and regulations must give primary consideration to the need to promote uniformity of the law among other states with respect to privacy policy requirements. Third, this bill protects the personal information of users of digital book services and technologies by prohibiting a commercial entity which provides a book service to the public from disclosing personal information regarding users of the book service to law enforcement entities, governmental entities, or other persons, except under specified circumstances. Among other things, the bill allows immediate disclosure of a user’s book service information to law enforcement entities when there is an imminent danger of death or serious physical injury requiring disclosure of the book service information, and requires a book service provider to preserve a user’s book service information for a specified period of time when requested to do so by a law enforcement entity. The bill also requires a book service provider to prepare and post online an annual report on its disclosures of personal information, unless exempted from doing so. The bill gives the Consumer Protection Unit of the Department of Justice the authority to investigate and prosecute violations of the acts. This bill becomes effective January 1 following its enactment into law. The Act is substituted for Senate Bill No. 68 and differs from Senate Bill No. 68 by (1) revising proposed new  1204C(a) to clarify that the restrictions on marketing or advertising applicable to an operator of an Internet service directed to children apply only to the operator’s Internet service directed to children and not to other Internet services the operator may have which are not directed to children; (2) revising proposed new  1204C(b) to clarify that the intent of this subsection is that the restrictions on advertising to a child contained in the subsection apply when the operator has actual knowledge as to which specific user of the Internet service is the child; (3) revises proposed  1204C(d) to clarify the obligations of an operator of an Internet website, online service, online application, or mobile application directed to children where marketing or advertising is provided by an advertising service; (4) deleting firearms training courses and BB guns from the list of products and services to which the marketing and advertising restrictions apply; (5) replacing \"sexually-oriented material\" on the list of products and services to which the marketing and advertising restrictions apply with a definition based on the definition of material \"harmful to minors\" in Delaware's obscenity statute; (6) adding a new subsection to proposed  1204C to clarify that the marketing and advertising restrictions do not apply to the incidental placement of products or services embedded in content, such as in movie clips or television shows, as long as the content was not distributed primarily for the purposes of marketing and advertising a prohibited product or service; (7) replacing proposed  1205(b) with a new subsection directing the Consumer Protection Unit of the Department of Justice to promulgate rules and regulations identifying the information required to be disclosed in privacy policies, and making publicly available specific language for privacy policies that will serve as a \"safe harbor\" for operators, and states that any such rules and regulations must give primary consideration to the need to promote uniformity of the law among other states with respect to privacy policy requirements; (8) revising proposed  1206C(a) to clarify the circumstances under which a book service provider may disclose a user's book service information to a person that is not a government entity; and (9) revising, adding, or deleting certain definitions.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-08-07","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-08-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB68/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/296f0f3085d9914a85257e5f00518f9a?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Patricia Blevins"},
{"bill_id":774753,"bill_number":"HB114","title":"An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Vehicle Equipment.","description":"As promoted in the Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles Motorcycle Operator Manual, it is recommended to motorcycle, Mopeds, and Motorized Scooter operators that they temporarily flash brake lights when stopping in order to increase visibility to other motorists. There are aftermarket products available that will automatically flash the brake lights up to five times, however these products are currently prohibited in the Delaware Code under the prohibition on flashing lights. This amendment will allow motorcycles, Mopeds, and Motorized Scooters to be equipped with this safety equipment.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-06-09","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-06-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB114/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/f7b27a0aa1ed129885257e300054c1d2?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Daniel Short"},
{"bill_id":774766,"bill_number":"HB116","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Department Of Services For Children, Youth And Their Families.","description":"This bill was recommended by the Executive Order 45 Re-Entry Education Task Force. That task force was created to examine the present system and to make recommendations on how to best serve youth educationally as they leave juvenile justice secure facilities. This bill would make the DSCYF Education Unit a Local Education Agency for very limited purposes. Specifically, the bill would allow DSCYF Education Unit teachers to apply for federal, state, or private loan forgiveness programs available to educators who work in a Local Education Agency. It would also allow the DSCYF Education Unit to apply for federal, state, or private grants that are made available to Local Education Agencies and allow the Education Unit to issue credits to youth who finish classes while they are in our care and educated by the Unit.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-06-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB116/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/d4ff1cdaa6c8242c85257e2e0056042e?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Earl Jaques"},
{"bill_id":774779,"bill_number":"HB115","title":"An Act To Amend Title 10 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Name Changes For Individuals Subject To The Supervision Of The Delaware Department Of Correction.","description":"This Act permits individuals subject to the supervision of the Delaware Department of Correction to effect a name change based on a sincerely held gender-related identity.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-06-25","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-06-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB115/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/9af33574d04cb3d985257e31005d10a5?OpenDocument","sponsor":"James Johnson"},
{"bill_id":774792,"bill_number":"HB120","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Commission On Indian Heritage And Culture.","description":"This Act creates a Delaware Commission on Indian Heritage and Culture.","status_desc":"Stricken","status_date":"2015-04-28","last_action":"Stricken","last_action_date":"2016-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB120/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/fbda0c5ae9317b6785257dd90075d0b3?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Paul Baumbach"},
{"bill_id":774805,"bill_number":"HB118","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Reports Of Abuse Or Neglect.","description":"This bill expressly identifies that a mandatory reporter of child abuse or neglect cannot rely upon a person with less direct knowledge to call the hotline.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-07-10","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-07-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB118/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/ace835dc99352f3b85257e1b0074fb01?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Debra Heffernan"},
{"bill_id":774819,"bill_number":"HB117","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Creation Of A Unit For Low-income Students.","description":"This Act will create a funding source for students enrolled in Delaware public schools who are determined as low-income according to the Department of Education. This funding source will be in addition to the normal enrollment based funding provided to school districts and charter schools. The low-income unit will provide one unit of funding for every 250 low-income students in grades K-12 where the funding can be used for such purposes as providing additional teachers and paraprofessionals for classroom instruction; additional counselors, school psychologists, social workers, and intervention specialists; Response to Intervention Services; and before and after school programs providing homework assistance, and for support for English language learners. To ensure the low-income resources reach the schools where they are most needed, this Act requires that at least 98% of the units be directed towards the schools that generate the funding unless otherwise waived by a local board of education during a public meeting.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-04-28","last_action":"Amendment HA 2 - Introduced and Placed With Bill","last_action_date":"2016-06-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB117/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/5f7960d84b3d165385257e2a006902ec?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Debra Heffernan"},
{"bill_id":774834,"bill_number":"HB113","title":"An Act To Amend Title 10 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Delaware Supreme Court.","description":"Since at least the 1980s, the Supreme Court has occasionally heard argument in locations other than Dover when time exigencies or special circumstances (such as the educational value of holding arguments at a law school) justified a departure from holding argument in Dover. To ensure that this long-standing practice is consistent with the Code, this Act would specifically authorize such limited exceptions to the general rule that the Supreme Court hears arguments in Dover. In emergency situations, the Chief Justice is authorized to determine if it is necessary for the Court to conduct proceedings outside of Dover; in all other circumstances, the Chief Justice, in consultation with the Justices, will determine whether the Court should hold a special session in another location for the benefit of the Bar, law students or in the public interest.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-10-15","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-10-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB113/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/d2876808e97eb2ee85257e300070261c?OpenDocument","sponsor":"John Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":774847,"bill_number":"HCR24","title":"Recognizing May 2015 As “lyme Disease Awareness Month” In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This concurrent resolution recognizes the month of May 2015 as “Lyme Disease Awareness Month” in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-04-28","last_action":"Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 21 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2015-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR24/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/7c5dc06ae6d4718c85257e2f0063a044?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Peter Schwartzkopf"},
{"bill_id":774859,"bill_number":"HB112","title":"An Act Proposing An Amendment To Article Iv,  37 Of The Delaware Constitution Relating To The Court On The Judiciary.","description":"Like all judges within the state, the judges of the Justice of the Peace Court are subject to the jurisdiction of the Court on the Judiciary. This Act is the first leg of a constitutional amendment that would add the Chief Magistrate to the Court on the Judiciary so that the presiding judge of each of the six state courts serves as a member.","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2015-07-01","last_action":"Enact w/o Sign by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB112/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/475e88bcee24436985257e2f0064a088?OpenDocument","sponsor":"John Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":774873,"bill_number":"HCR23","title":"Commending The American Association Of University Professors.","description":"This concurrent resolution commends the American Association of University Professors on the vital role it has played in advancing American higher education.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-04-28","last_action":"Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 21 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2015-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR23/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/36040ca35b092dbd85257e2f00623257?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Paul Baumbach"},
{"bill_id":774886,"bill_number":"HB125","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Family Leave For Public Employees And Officers.","description":"This legislation requires that all full-time employees of the State, continuously in the employ of the state for at least one year, shall be eligible for 12 weeks of paid leave upon the birth or adoption of a child 6 years of age or younger. Both parents would be eligible for such leave. Employees shall continue to have the right, as they do under current law, to use accrued sick leave for maternity and paternity purposes. This legislation leaves intact the rights of persons adopting a child over 6 years of age to take unpaid leave. Due to lack of adequate paid family leave policies, many parents must return to work sooner than is optimal for the health of mothers (in the case of biological birth) and children. Granting paid leave will contribute to the establishment of parent-child bonds, breastfeeding establishment, and allow infants to receive vaccines and develop stronger immune systems prior to entering daycare. Further, a more generous leave policy will increase the productivity of workers and reduce employee turnover.","status_desc":"Stricken","status_date":"2015-04-28","last_action":"Stricken","last_action_date":"2015-06-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB125/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/f8c49f24fc3cffa485257df100500308?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Debra Heffernan"},
{"bill_id":774903,"bill_number":"SB72","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Secretary Of Education's Qualifications.","description":"This bill increases the teaching and administrative experience qualifications for the Secretary of Education from 5 years to 10 years. The Bill also clarifies that at least 6 years must be of teaching experience and at least 2 years must be of administrative experience.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-04-28","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (EDUCATION) in Senate with 5 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2015-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB72/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/db976edf69171d6185257e2e006752eb?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bryan Townsend"},
{"bill_id":775211,"bill_number":"HJR3","title":"Establishing The Delaware Efficiency And Cost Containment Committee (deccc).","description":"This Joint Resolution would establish the Delaware Efficiency and Cost Containment Committee (DECCC), which would be tasked with gathering, investigating, and recommending actions the General Assembly can consider to improve governmental effectiveness and restrain the growth of state spending. The committee shall issue its recommendations to state lawmakers by March 15, 2016.","status_desc":"Stricken","status_date":"2015-04-29","last_action":"Stricken","last_action_date":"2016-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HJR3/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/d9e5393cc7cc7f3585257e22005e3153?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Lyndon Yearick"},
{"bill_id":775269,"bill_number":"HB119","title":"An Act To Amend Title 4 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Prohibition Of Sales Of Alcoholic Liquors To Certain Persons.","description":"This bill removes the prohibition on selling an alcoholic beverage to a person with a mental condition or mental disability. The prohibition is a vestige from the 1935 Code, predates enactment of the federal ADA and Delaware Equal Accommodations Law, and is overly broad.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-06-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB119/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/a75148ec5cc2c3ab85257e0d00747b41?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Sean Matthews"},
{"bill_id":775344,"bill_number":"SB78","title":"An Act To Amend Chapter 18, Title 6 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Creation, Regulation, Operation And Dissolution Of Domestic Limited Liability Companies And The Registration And Regulation Of Foreign Limited Liability Companies.","description":"This bill continues the practice of amending periodically the Delaware Limited Liability Company Act (the \"Act\") to keep it current and to maintain its national preeminence. The following is a section-by-section review of the proposed amendments of the Act.  Section 1. This section amends  18-204(c) of the Act to confirm that the provisions of that section relating to a power of attorney also apply to a proxy. Sections 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9 and 10. These sections amend  18-209(b),  18-213(b),  18-215(k),  18-215(l),  18-216(b),  18-801(a) and  18-803(a) of the Act to delete the default requirement for a class or group vote in connection with mergers and consolidations, transfers or continuances, termination and winding up of series, conversions and the dissolution and winding up of a limited liability company. A limited liability company whose original certificate of formation was filed with the Secretary of State and effective on or prior to July 31, 2015, however, shall continue to be governed by the default requirements for a class or group vote as in effect on July 31, 2015, unless otherwise provided in its limited liability company agreement. Section 7. This section amends  18-407 of the Act to confirm that unless otherwise provided in a limited liability company agreement, a delegation of rights and powers is irrevocable if it states that it is irrevocable. Section 8. This section amends  18-603 of the Act to delete surplus language. Section 11. This section amends  18-1105(a)(5) of the Act to confirm that in exchange for the fees described the Secretary of State may issue public records in the form of photocopies or electronic image copies and need not provide public records in any other form. Section 12. This section provides amends proposed amendments of the Act shall become effective August 1, 2015, except that the amendment to Section 18-1105(a)(5) shall be effective upon its enactment into law.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-06-24","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB78/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/c66d3104ba785b4385257e2f00654407?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bryan Townsend"},
{"bill_id":775358,"bill_number":"SB77","title":"An Act To Amend Chapter 17, Title 6 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Creation, Regulation, Operation And Dissolution Of Domestic Limited Partnerships And The Registration And Regulation Of Foreign Limited Partnerships.","description":"This bill continues the practice of amending periodically the Delaware Revised Uniform Limited Partnership Act (the \"Act\") to keep it current and to maintain its national preeminence. The following is a section-by-section review of the proposed amendments of the Act.  Sections 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12 and 13. These sections amend  17-204(a)(3),  17-211(b),  17-214(a),  17-216(b),  17-218(k),  17-218(l),  17-219(b),  17-801,  17-803(a) and  17-806 of the Act to delete the default requirement for a class or group vote in connection with certificates of cancellation, mergers and consolidations, conversions to a limited liability limited partnership, transfers or continuances, termination and winding up of series, conversions, the dissolution and winding up of a limited partnership and the revocation of dissolution. A limited partnership whose original certificate of limited partnership was filed with the Secretary of State and effective on or prior to July 31, 2015, however, shall continue to be governed by the default requirements for a class or group vote as in effect on July 31, 2015 (other than those in Sections 17-204(a)(3), 17-214(a), and 17-806), unless otherwise provided in its partnership agreement. Section 2. This section amends  17-204(c) of the Act to confirm that the provisions of that section relating to a power of attorney also apply to a proxy. Section 9. This section amends  17-403(c) of the Act to confirm that unless otherwise provided in a partnership agreement, a delegation of rights and powers is irrevocable if it states that it is irrevocable. Section 10. This section amends  17-603 to delete surplus language and does not change the effect of that section. Section 14. This section amends  17-1107(a)(5) of the Act to confirm that in exchange for the fees described the Secretary of State may issue public records in the form of photocopies or electronic image copies and need not provide public records in any other form. Section 15. This section amends the proposed amendments of the Act shall become effective August 1, 2015, except that the amendment to Section 17-1107(a)(5) shall be effective upon its enactment into law.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-06-24","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB77/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/d943b99f2eb2ecd985257e2f0064db12?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bryan Townsend"},
{"bill_id":775369,"bill_number":"SB73","title":"An Act To Amend Title 25 In Regard To Self-service Storage Facilities And Electronic Mail.","description":"This legislation updates the Self-Service Storage Facility Act to permit notice being sent by electronic mail. As regards notices of default, this legislation includes specific protections for occupants of said facilities.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-06-22","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB73/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/847735f69ed9e4b685257e2f00569384?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bryan Townsend"},
{"bill_id":775384,"bill_number":"SB76","title":"An Act To Amend Chapter 15, Title 6 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Creation, Regulation, Operation And Dissolution Of Domestic Partnerships And The Registration And Regulation Of Foreign Limited Liability Partnerships.","description":"This bill continues the practice of amending periodically the Delaware Revised Uniform Partnership Act (the \"Act\") to keep it current and to maintain its national preeminence. The following is a section-by-section review of the proposed amendments of the Act.  Section 1. This section amends  15-123 of the Act to confirm that the provisions of that section relating to a power of attorney also apply to a proxy. Sections 2, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8. These sections amend  15-202(f),  15-401(m),  15-407(d),  15-407(e),  15-807(h) and  15-902(b) to delete surplus language and do not change the effect of those sections as, pursuant to  15-103 of the Act, a partnership agreement can otherwise provide with respect to those sections. Section 3. This section amends  15-401(l) of the Act to confirm that unless otherwise provided in a partnership agreement, a delegation of rights and powers is irrevocable if it states that it is irrevocable. Section 9. This section amends  15-1207(a)(5) of the Act to confirm that in exchange for the fees described the Secretary of State may issue public records in the form of photocopies or electronic image copies and need not provide public records in any other form. Section 10. This section amends the proposed amendments of the Act shall become effective August 1, 2015, except that the amendment to Section 15-1207(a)(5) shall be effective upon its enactment into law.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-06-24","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB76/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/798bff50c21d7fd185257e2f00648a69?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bryan Townsend"},
{"bill_id":775396,"bill_number":"SB74","title":"An Act To Amend Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Board Of Landscape Architects.","description":"Section 1 of this Act updates the Delaware Code relating to the Board of Landscape Architects by clarifying what is required to be qualified for licensure as a landscape architect in Delaware. Section 2 of this Act eliminates the requirement to obtain a business license under  210.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-03-17","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-03-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB74/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/91d0f615c1e5391185257e290064b388?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Nicole Poore"},
{"bill_id":775409,"bill_number":"SB71","title":"An Act To Amend Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Creating The \"life Insurance Fraud Protection Act.\"","description":"This bill only applies to life insurance carriers who meet certain criteria suggesting a history of issuing fraudulent policies or other financial misconduct. When a covered insurance carrier cancels a life insurance policy for lack of insurable interest they are required to return any premiums paid on the policy to the owner of the life insurance policy so long as the owner did not engage in any wrongdoing related to the issuance of the insurance contract.  The bill also advances three goals that are important to Delaware consumers. First, it provides necessary certainty to investors who purchase life insurance policies in the secondary market. That market, in turn, benefits Delaware consumers—particularly senior citizens—by giving them the chance to sell a life insurance policy that they no longer want or need for a substantially higher price than the cash surrender value of the policy. Second, the bill eliminates the undesirable effect of incentivizing insurance companies to cancel policies as late as possible as they continue to collect premiums at no actual risk. Third, the bill eliminates the risk of expensive and unnecessary litigation for owners of life insurance policies issued in this State by establishing a clear and unambiguous rule that is consistent with existing case law.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-06-17","last_action":"Roll Call Rescinded in Senate","last_action_date":"2015-06-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB71/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/f11d208d20eda71b85257e30006c9a04?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Harris McDowell"},
{"bill_id":775419,"bill_number":"SB75","title":"An Act To Amend Title 8 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The General Corporation Law.","description":"Section 1. Section 1 amends Section 102(a)(1) to enable the Division of Corporations in the Department of State to waive the requirement under Section 102(a)(1)(ii) in certain limited circumstances.  Section 2. In ATP Tour, Inc. v. Deutscher Tennis Bund, 91 A.3d 554 (Del. 2014), the Delaware Supreme Court upheld as facially valid a bylaw imposing liability for certain legal fees of the nonstock corporation on certain members who participated in the litigation. In combination with the amendments to Sections 109(b) and 114(b)(2), new subsection (f) does not disturb that ruling in relation to nonstock corporations. In order to preserve the efficacy of the enforcement of fiduciary duties in stock corporations, however, new subsection (f) would invalidate a provision in the certificate of incorporation of a stock corporation that purports to impose liability upon a stockholder for the attorneys’ fees or expenses of the corporation or any other party in connection with an internal corporate claim, as defined in new Section 115. New subsection (f) is not intended, however, to prevent the application of such provisions pursuant to a stockholders agreement or other writing signed by the stockholder against whom the provision is to be enforced. Section 3. Like the concurrent amendment to Section 102, the new last sentence of subsection (b) would invalidate a provision in the bylaws of a stock corporation that purports to impose liability upon a stockholder for the attorneys’ fees or expenses of the corporation or any other party in connection with an internal corporate claim, as defined in new Section 115. The new last sentence of subsection (b) is not intended, however, to prevent the application of any provision in a stockholders agreement or other writing signed by the stockholder against whom the provision is to be enforced. Section 4. The amendment to Section 114 has the effect of avoiding the application to nonstock corporations of new Section 102(f) and the new last sentence of Section 109(b). Section 5. New Section 115 confirms, as held in Boilermakers Local 154 Retirement Fund v. Chevron Corporation, 73 A.3d 934 (Del. Ch. 2013), that the certificate of incorporation and bylaws of the corporation may effectively specify, consistent with applicable jurisdictional requirements, that claims arising under the DGCL, including claims of breach of fiduciary duty by current or former directors or officers or controlling stockholders of the corporation, or persons who aid and abet such a breach, must be brought only in the courts (including the federal court) in this State. Section 115 does not address the validity of a provision of the certificate of incorporation or bylaws that selects a forum other than the Delaware courts as an additional forum in which internal corporate claims may be brought, but it invalidates such a provision selecting the courts in a different State, or an arbitral forum, if it would preclude litigating such claims in the Delaware courts. Section 115 is not intended, however, to prevent the application of any such provision in a stockholders agreement or other writing signed by the stockholder against whom the provision is to be enforced. Section 115 is not intended to foreclose evaluation of whether the specific terms and manner of adoption of a particular provision authorized by Section 115 comport with any relevant fiduciary obligation or operate reasonably in the circumstances presented. For example, such a provision may not be enforceable if the Delaware courts lack jurisdiction over indispensable parties or core elements of the subject matter of the litigation. Section 115 is also not intended to authorize a provision that purports to foreclose suit in a federal court based on federal jurisdiction, nor is Section 115 intended to limit or expand the jurisdiction of the Court of Chancery or the Superior Court. Section 6. The amendment to Section 152 clarifies that the board of directors may authorize stock to be issued in one or more transactions in such numbers and at such times as is determined by a person or body other than the board of directors or a committee of the board, provided the resolution of the board of directors or committee of the board authorizing the issuance fixes the maximum number of shares that may be issued, the time frame during which such shares may be issued and establishes a minimum amount of consideration for which such shares may be issued. The minimum amount of consideration cannot be less than the consideration required pursuant to Section 153. The amendment further clarifies that a formula by which the consideration for stock is determined may include reference to or be made dependent upon the operation of extrinsic facts, such as, without limitation, market prices on one or more dates or averages of market prices on one or more dates. Among other things, without limitation, the amendment is intended to make clear that the board of directors may authorize stock to be issued pursuant to “at the market” programs without having to separately authorize each individual stock issuance pursuant to such program. Section 7. The amendment to Section 157(b) clarifies that a formula by which the consideration for stock issued upon the exercise of rights and options in respect of stock is determined may include reference to or be made dependent upon the operation of extrinsic facts, such as market prices on one or more dates, or averages of market prices on one or more dates. Section 8. Section 204, which became effective on April 1, 2014, sets forth procedures for ratifying stock or corporate acts that, due to a \"failure of authorization,\" would be void or voidable. This legislation clarifies and confirms the operation of specified provisions of Section 204 and makes certain other changes in respect of the procedures by which stock and defective corporate acts may be statutorily ratified. The amendments to Section 204(b)(1) confirm that the resolutions that the board of directors adopts to ratify a defective corporate act may include one or more other defective corporate acts. The amendments make clear that the quorum and voting requirements applicable to each defective corporate act contained in a set of board resolutions ratifying one or more defective corporate acts are those applicable to each defective corporate act, viewed on an act-by-act basis. For example, if the resolutions adopted pursuant to subsection 204(b)(1) address two defective corporate acts—the filing of an amendment to the certificate of incorporation and an issuance of shares—and the former required at all relevant times for its approval under the certificate of incorporation the affirmative vote of 75% of the total number of directors, while the latter required for its approval at all relevant times the affirmative vote of a majority of the directors present at a meeting at which a quorum is present, the resolutions must be adopted, with respect to the defective amendment, by the affirmative vote of 75% of the total number of directors, and with respect to the defective issuance, by the vote of a majority of the directors present at the meeting at which the resolutions are submitted to a vote of directors (provided a quorum is established at that meeting). Nothing in the statute is intended to prevent the board from cross-conditioning its own ratification of a defective corporate act on the approval of one or more other defective corporate acts, or from conditioning its ratification of any defective corporate act on the approval by stockholders of one or more other defective corporate acts, whether or not such vote is required by Section 204(c). Section 204(b)(2) is new. The new subsection addresses the situation in which the initial board of directors was not named in the original certificate of incorporation and has not been constituted by the incorporator. It permits those persons who have been acting as the corporation’s directors under claim and color of an election or appointment to adopt resolutions ratifying the election of those persons who, despite having not been named in the certificate of incorporation or by the incorporator as the initial directors, first took action on behalf of the corporation as the board of directors. Nothing in this subsection is intended to prevent a corporation from correcting its certificate of incorporation pursuant to Section 103(f) if the certificate of incorporation inadvertently omitted the provision naming the initial directors or otherwise constitutes an inaccurate record with respect to the naming of the initial directors. The amendments to Section 204(c) are designed to conform that subsection to the changes to Section 204(b) clarifying that the board may adopt a single set of resolutions ratifying multiple defective corporate acts. The changes to Section 204(c) provide that each defective corporate act—rather than the board’s resolutions ratifying one or more defective corporate acts—must be submitted to stockholders for their approval, except where the defective corporate act would not have required a vote of stockholders under the General Corporation Law, the certificate of incorporation or bylaws of the corporation, or any plan to which the corporation is a party, either at the time of the defective corporate act or the time the board adopts the resolutions ratifying the act (and provided that the defective corporate act did not result from a failure to comply with Section 203). Section 204(d), which specifies the voting standards applicable to the stockholders’ approval of a defective corporate act, has been revised principally to conform with the changes to Section 204(b)(1) and Section 204(c). Consistent with the revisions to Section 204(c), Section 204(d) eliminates references to the board’s resolution ratifying a defective corporate act being submitted to stockholders and instead describes the circumstances under which a defective corporate act must be submitted to stockholders for approval. Because Section 204(d), as revised, eliminates the requirement that the board’s “resolution” adopting a defective corporate act be submitted to stockholders, it requires that, where the ratification of a defective corporate act is submitted to stockholders for approval at a meeting, the notice must include either the board’s resolutions ratifying the defective corporate act or the information set forth in paragraphs (A) through (E) of Section 204(b)(1). As with the voting standards applicable to the board’s adoption of resolutions ratifying any defective corporate act, the amendments to Section 204(d) make clear that the quorum and voting requirements applicable to the ratification of each defective corporate act submitted to stockholders are those applicable to the particular defective corporate act, viewed on an act-by-act basis. For example, if the board submits two defective corporate acts to stockholders for their approval—one involving a defective amendment to the certificate of incorporation and the other involving a defective issuance of shares—and the former required at all relevant times for its approval under the certificate of incorporation the affirmative vote of a majority of the outstanding voting power of the capital stock, while the latter required for its approval at all relevant times the affirmative vote of a majority of the Series A Preferred Stock, voting as a single class, the defective amendment must be approved by the affirmative vote of a majority in voting power of the outstanding capital stock, while the defective issuance must be approved by the vote of a majority of the outstanding Series A Preferred Stock. Nothing in the statute is intended to prevent the corporation from cross-conditioning the stockholders’ approval of one defective corporate act on the stockholders’ approval of one or more other defective corporate acts. Next, Section 204(d) has been amended to clarify that the only stockholders entitled to vote on the ratification of a defective corporate act, or to be counted for purposes of a quorum for such vote, are the holders of record of valid stock as of the record date for determining stockholders entitled to vote thereon. It does so by confirming that shares of putative stock will not be counted for purposes of determining the stockholders entitled to vote or to be counted for purposes of a quorum in any vote on the ratification of any defective corporate act. Corresponding changes are being made to Section 204(f) to clarify that the “retroactive” validity that Section 204 gives to putative stock will not result in shares of putative stock being considered valid stock as of the record date for the vote on the ratification of a defective corporate act or acts previously submitted to stockholders. Section 204(d)(2), which deals with the voting standards applicable to the ratification of the election of a director requiring a vote of stockholders, has been revised such that the voting standard conforms with that of Section 204(d)(1). Thus, as with Section 204(d)(1), if the certificate of incorporation or bylaws in effect at the time of the vote on the ratification of the election of directors or at the time of the defective election require or required a larger portion of stock or of any class or series of stock or of any specified stockholder to elect such director, then the affirmative vote of such larger number or portion or stock or of any class or series of stock or of such specified stockholder will be required to ratify the election. As with Section 204(d)(1), the amendments to Section 204(d)(2) provide that the presence or approval of shares of any class or series of which no shares are then outstanding, or of any person that is no longer a stockholder, will not be required for purposes of the vote on the ratification of an election. The amendments to Section 204(e) are intended to clarify the requirements in respect of certificates of validation. First, the changes to Section 204(e) dispense with the requirement that the board’s resolutions ratifying the defective corporate act be attached to the certificate of validation. The changes to Section 204(e) require instead that the certificate of validation set forth specified information regarding the defective corporate act and the related failure of authorization. The changes to Section 204(e) clarify that a separate certificate of validation must be filed in respect of each defective corporate act that requires the filing of a certificate of validation, except in two limited cases. The first case occurs where the corporation had filed (or, to comply with the General Corporation Law, would have filed) a single certificate under another provision of the General Corporation Law to effect multiple defective corporate acts. For example, if two or more subsidiaries of a parent corporation were merged with and into such parent corporation, albeit defectively, and the parent corporation purportedly effected both such mergers through the filing of a single certificate of merger, the defective corporate acts (i.e., both such mergers that were defectively consummated due to a failure of authorization) may be included in a single certificate of validation. The second case occurs where two or more overissues are being validated. In that case, a single certificate of validation may be used so long as the total increase in the authorized capital stock of each class or series of stock is effective as of the date of the earliest overissue referenced in the certificate of validation. Second, the amendments clarify the information that must be included in the form of certificate of validation in cases where (x) a certificate in respect of the defective corporate act had previously been filed and no changes are required to give effect to the ratification of the defective corporate act that is the subject of the certificate of validation, (y) a certificate in respect of the defective corporate act had previously been filed and changes are required to that certificate to give effect to the ratification of the defective corporate act that is the subject of the certificate of validation, and (z) no certificate had previously been filed and the filing of a certificate was required to give effect to the ratification of a defective corporate act. Where a certificate had previously been filed and no changes to it are required, Section 204(e) now requires that the certificate as previously filed with the Secretary of State be attached to the certificate of validation as an exhibit. Thus, if a corporation defectively amended its certificate of incorporation due to, for example, the fact that the board adopted the amendment by written consent of fewer than all directors, but a certificate of amendment was previously filed and requires no changes, the file-stamped copy of the certificate of amendment as previously filed would be attached to the certificate of validation as an exhibit. Where a certificate had previously been filed and changes are required, Section 204(e) now expressly requires that a certificate containing all of the information required under the other section of the General Corporation Law, including the changes necessary to give effect to the ratification of the defective corporate act, be attached to the certificate of validation as an exhibit. The certificate of validation must also state the date and time as of which the certificate attached to it would have become effective. Thus, for example, if the corporation defectively effected a forward stock split of its outstanding common stock and filed a certificate of amendment that increased the authorized shares of common stock to account for the forward split but failed to include the language required by Section 242(b) of the General Corporation Law to effect the forward split of the outstanding shares of common stock, a copy of the certificate of amendment as it would have been filed, including both the increase in the authorized number of shares of common stock and the language effecting the forward stock split of the then outstanding shares of common stock, must be attached as an exhibit to the certificate of validation. The certificate attached to the certificate of validation under these circumstances need not be separately executed and acknowledged, and it need not include any statement required by any other section of the General Corporation Law that the instrument has been approved and adopted in accordance with such other section. Where no certificate in respect of the defective corporate act had previously been filed and a certificate would have been required to be filed to give effect to the defective corporate act, Section 204(e) now expressly requires that a certificate containing all of the information required under the other section of the General Corporation Law be attached to the certificate of validation as an exhibit. The certificate of validation must also state the date and time as of which the certificate attached to it would have become effective. Thus, for example, if a corporation defectively effected a reverse stock split by board action alone, and failed to file a certificate of amendment including the language necessary to effect the reverse stock split, a certificate of amendment that includes all of the provisions that would be required under Section 242(b) of the General Corporation Law must be attached to the certificate of validation. The certificate attached to the certificate of validation under these circumstances need not be separately executed and acknowledged, and it need not include any statement required by any other section of the General Corporation Law that the instrument has been approved and adopted in accordance with such other section. Consistent with the amendments to Section 204(d), the amendments to Section 204(f) are intended to make clear that the stockholders entitled to vote and be counted for quorum purposes on the ratification of a defective corporate act that requires a vote of stockholders are the holders of valid stock as of the record date for the approval of the ratification of the defective corporate act. By making the “retroactive effect” that Section 204(f) grants to defective corporate acts subject to the provision of Section 204(d) that expressly states that shares of putative stock will not be counted for purposes of determining the shares entitled to vote or be counted for quorum purposes on the ratification of a defective corporate act, Section 204(f) confirms that the ratification of a defective corporate act will not result in putative shares being retroactively validated such that they would need to be included in the vote on the ratification of a defective corporate act. For example, if, as of the record date for the approval of the ratification of a defective corporate act that involved the issuance of putative shares of preferred stock, the corporation has 100 shares of valid common stock outstanding and 100 shares of putative preferred stock “outstanding,” only the shares of common stock would be counted as shares entitled to vote on the ratification of such defective corporate act and any other defective corporate act submitted to stockholders at such time, even if the shares of preferred stock, by virtue of the ratification, will be deemed to have been validly issued as of a date prior to such record date. Section 204(g) is being amended to provide that corporations that have a class of stock listed on a national securities exchange may give the notice required by Section 204(g) by means of a public filing pursuant to specified provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Section 204(g) is also being amended to provide clarity as to the manner in which notice may be given when stockholders are approving the ratification of a defective corporate act by written consent in lieu of a meeting. The amendments provide that, where the ratification of a defective corporate act is approved by consent of stockholders in lieu of a meeting, the notice required by Section 204(g) may be included in the notice required to be given pursuant to Section 228(e). The amendments further clarify that, where a notice sent pursuant to Section 204(g) is included in a notice sent pursuant to Section 228(e), the notice must be sent to the parties entitled to receive the notice under both Section 204(g) and Section 228(e). The amendments to Section 204(g) also clarify that no such notice need be provided to any holder of valid shares that acted by written consent in lieu of a meeting to approve the ratification of a defective corporate act or to putative stockholders who otherwise consented to the ratification. Section 204(h)(2) is being amended to clarify that the failure of the board of directors or any officer of the corporation to approve an act or transaction taken by or on behalf of the corporation that would have required approval by the board or such officer may constitute a \"failure of authorization.\" The amendment is intended to clarify that any act taken without such approval by the board or such officer could constitute a defective corporate act susceptible to cure by ratification under Section 204. The amendment is intended solely to confirm the broad scope of acts that may be ratified under Section 204 and is not intended to imply that any specific acts suffering from such a failure of authorization would necessarily be void or voidable or that they may not be susceptible to cure by ratification under principles of common law. Section 204(h)(6) currently defines \"validation effective time\" as the later of (x) the time at which the ratification of the defective corporate act is approved by stockholders (or, if no vote is required, the time at which the notice required by Section 204(g) is given) and (y) the time at which any certificate of validation has become effective. The amendments to Section 204(h)(6) confirm that, in respect of the ratification of any defective corporate act that requires stockholder approval but does not require the filing of a certificate of validation, the \"validation effective time\" is the time at which the stockholders approve the ratification of the defective corporate act, whether the stockholders are acting at a meeting or by consent in lieu of a meeting pursuant to Section 228. (Although the statute clarifies that, in such cases, the validation effective time commences upon the stockholders' approval of the ratification of the defective corporate act, a corresponding amendment to Section 204(g) is being made to confirm that the 120-day period during which stockholders may challenge the ratification of a defective corporate act commences from the later of the validation effective time and the time at which the notice required by Section 204(g) is given). The term \"validation effective time\" in Section 204(h)(6) is being further amended to permit the board of directors to fix a future validation effective time for any defective corporate act that is not required to be submitted to a vote of stockholders and that does not require the filing of a certificate of validation. Again, the 120-day period during which challenges to the ratification may be brought would commence from the later of the validation effective time and the time at which the notice required by Section 204(g) is given. The amendment is intended to obviate logistical issues that may arise in connection with the delivery of notices in situations where multiple defective corporate acts are being ratified at the same time. As amended, Section 204(h)(6) enables the board to set one date on which the ratification of all defective corporate acts approved by the board will be effective, regardless of when the notice under Section 204(g) is sent. Section 204(i) provides that Section 204 is not the exclusive means of ratifying corporate acts, recognizing that certain \"voidable\" acts may be susceptible to cure by ratification under common law. The amendments to Section 204(i) are intended to clarify that the scope of the subsection encompasses actions ratified under the common law \"pre-incorporation doctrine,\" which generally provides that a corporation is competent to adopt and ratify agreements made by its organizer or promoter in contemplation of its organization. Section 9. Section 205(f) is being amended to conform that subsection to amended Section 204(g). These amendments confirm that the 120-day period during which stockholders may challenge the ratification of a defective corporate act under Section 205 commences from the later of the validation effective time and the time at which the notice required by Section 204(g) is given. Section 10. The amendment to Section 245(c) clarifies that a restated certificate is not required to state that it does not further amend the provisions of the corporation's certificate of incorporation if the only amendment thereto is to change the corporation's name without a vote of the stockholders. Section 11. Section 11 deletes the requirement of a public benefit corporation specific identifier in the name of a public benefit corporation, but requires notification to purchasers of shares in public benefit corporations under certain circumstances. Section 12. Section 12 amends Section 363(a) to change the approval required under that Section. Section 13. Section 13 provides a market out to the provisions requiring appraisal in certain transactions involving public benefit corporations. Section 14. Section 14 amends Section 363(c) to change the approval required under that Section. Section 15. Section 15 amends Section 391(c) to confirm that in exchange for the fees described the Secretary of State may issue public records in the form of photocopies or electronic image copies and need not provide public records in any other form. Section 16. Section 16 provides that the effective date of Sections 1 through 7, 10 through 12 and 14 is August 1, 2015, that Sections 8 and 9 shall be effective only with respect to defective corporate acts and proposed issuances of putative stock ratified or to be ratified pursuant to resolutions adopted by a board of directors on or after August 1, 2015, that Section 13 shall be effective only with respect to mergers and consolidations consummated pursuant to agreements entered into on or after August 1, 2015, or in the case of amendments, amendments approved by the board of directors on or after August 1, 2015, and that Section 15 shall be effective upon its enactment into law. The effective date of Sections 8 and 9 is intended to provide certainty as to the notice and filing procedures applicable where a ratification under Section 204 has been commenced prior to August 1, 2015 but the validation effective time in respect thereof has not yet occurred. Nothing in Section 16 is intended to imply that the clarifying and confirmatory amendments to Section 204 are inapplicable in determining the proper interpretation of Section 204 with respect to ratifications that were commenced or became effective prior to August 1, 2015.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-06-24","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB75/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/87e715e89a8c4ee785257e2f00641f25?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bryan Townsend"},
{"bill_id":775747,"bill_number":"HCR25","title":"Commending The Nominees And Recipients Of The 2015 Delaware Award For Excellence And Commitment In State Service.","description":"This concurrent resolution commends the nominees and recipients for the 2015 Delaware Award for Excellence and Commitment in State Service.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-04-30","last_action":"Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 20 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2015-04-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR25/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/25d49f3ffa6ef59885257e3700446d1a?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Peter Schwartzkopf"},
{"bill_id":775762,"bill_number":"HB121","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Disclosure Of Information By The Department Of Natural Resources And Environmental Control.","description":"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 disclosed on the DNREC website without the necessity for a Freedom of Information Request.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-04-30","last_action":"Amendment HA 1 - Introduced and Placed With Bill","last_action_date":"2016-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB121/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/98a454b8c7e8c25a85257e2f0055bc9b?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Richard Collins"},
{"bill_id":775778,"bill_number":"SCR16","title":"Observing April 30, 2015 As The Official Day Of Recognition Of The Military Child In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This concurrent resolution observes April 30, 2015 as the official Day of Recognition of the Military Child in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-04-30","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2015-04-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR16/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/ef4f63b095fd7f6685257e22005b6bc4?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Brian Bushweller"},
{"bill_id":775793,"bill_number":"HB122","title":"An Act To Amend Title 7 And Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Powers Of The Department Of Natural Resources And Environmental Control.","description":"This Bill establishes that it is the intent of the Legislature that regulations and rules adopted by DNREC be limited to the implementation of enabling legislation.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2015-04-30","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Natural Resources Committee in House","last_action_date":"2015-04-30","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB122/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/78b6bb6a9105d07285257e2f00538e62?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Richard Collins"},
{"bill_id":775924,"bill_number":"SB80","title":"An Act To Amend Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Board Of Home Inspectors.","description":"This bill updates the Delaware Code relating to the Delaware Board of Home Inspectors by eliminating the qualification for licensure of obtaining and maintaining errors and omissions insurance. Maintenance of insurance is not a factor that indicates an individual is properly trained and qualified to perform home inspections; thus this bill will enable more applicants to become qualified for licensure based upon training, education and experience.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-05-01","last_action":"Laid On Table in Senate","last_action_date":"2015-05-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB80/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/9dfa72fce88770dc85257e3500513893?OpenDocument","sponsor":"David Sokola"},
{"bill_id":776002,"bill_number":"SB79","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Educational Data Governance.","description":"This bill amends Section 4111 of Title 14 of the Delaware Code to establish policies and procedures that enable school districts, schools, teachers, and school staff to collect and use student data for appropriate educational purposes while ensuring that the student data is kept safe and the privacy of students and their parents and guardians is protected.  The bill provides that the Department of Education shall be responsible developing policies and procedures relating to the privacy and protection of student data in accordance with the act, and shall be responsible for ensuring compliance with the act’s provisions and with other state and federal data privacy and security laws by the Department, school districts, and schools, including by undertaking certain specified activities. The bill also establishes the duties and responsibilities of operators of Internet services used for school purposes with respect to student data they collect, including student personally identifiable information. Further, the bill recognizes the right of parents and eligible students to review and obtain copies of their children’s or their own education records and to request the correction of information in the education records which is incorrect or false. Finally, the bill provides that its provisions will become effective on August 1 the year following its enactment into law, and that its provisions do not apply to projects relating to the privacy and security of student data approved under the Department of Education’s existing education record privacy regulation prior to the effective date of the Act.","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2015-06-25","last_action":"SS 1 for SB 79 - Passed by House of Representatives. Votes: Passed 40 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2015-06-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB79/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/5c0241adf67a8f2385257e2f005574b6?OpenDocument","sponsor":"David Sokola"},
{"bill_id":776506,"bill_number":"HR9","title":"Recognizing May 2015 As Older Americans Month.","description":"Recognizing May 2015 As Older Americans Month.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-05-05","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2015-05-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HR9/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/c221c6cec6926abd85257e300066a93d?OpenDocument","sponsor":"David Wilson"},
{"bill_id":776521,"bill_number":"HB130","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Unlawful Sexual Contact.","description":"This bill creates a felony level offense for a person that is a health professional and in the course of providing professional health services to the victim, intentionally has sexual contact with the victim. This bill adds to the existing crime of unlawful sexual contact in the second degree and makes the conduct described therein as a felony offense, rather than a misdemeanor, due to the vulnerability of the victim as a patient seeking services from a health professional.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2015-08-17","last_action":"Vetoed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-08-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB130/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/16bc8a7f50d6025585257e1400689764?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Kimberly Williams"},
{"bill_id":776537,"bill_number":"HCR26","title":"Recognizing The Week Of May 6 Through May 12, 2015 As National Nurses Week.","description":"This concurrent resolution recognizes May 6 through 12th, 2015 as National Nurses Week.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-05-07","last_action":"Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 20 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2015-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR26/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/c801d700597564fd85257e280043e75e?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Ruth Briggs King"},
{"bill_id":776554,"bill_number":"HR11","title":"Proclaiming May 2015 As Community Action Month In Delaware.","description":"Proclaiming May 2015 As Community Action Month In Delaware.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-05-05","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2015-05-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HR11/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/77f42f8b1088541885257e34006590b1?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Ruth Briggs King"},
{"bill_id":776569,"bill_number":"HB123","title":"An Act To Amend Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Cosmetology, Barbering, And Licensure Of Aestheticians.","description":"This bill revises the statutory provisions relating to reciprocity requirements for barbers, cosmetologists, and aestheticians. Currently an applicant from a state with licensure standards less stringent than those of Delaware must show 5 continuous years of practice in the other state immediately preceding application to Delaware, in order to receive a Delaware license under reciprocity provisions. Under this revision, the applicant is required to show work in the other jurisdiction for 3 out of the last 5 years. This will offer more flexibility for the applicant who has had a break in employment in his or her profession but nevertheless ensures that reciprocity applicants have sufficient experience.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-07-28","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-07-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB123/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/4050ab9b1b554ad785257e350067dc79?OpenDocument","sponsor":"James Johnson"},
{"bill_id":776585,"bill_number":"HB126","title":"An Act To Amend Title 10 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Delinquency Proceedings In The Family Court.","description":"This Act adopts the ABA standard for juvenile delinquency by establishing the age of 10 as the minimum age of responsibility in juvenile prosecutions. Currently, at least 11 other states (including Pennsylvania) have adopted the ABA standard. Since 2009, approximately 90 children between the ages of 7-9 have arrested and prosecuted in Delaware’s Family Court. Most of the charges brought against these children were minor, low-level misdemeanor offenses, and the vast majority of all charges against children in this age range were dismissed or otherwise terminated in favor of the child. Since 2011, there have only been 10 arrests and no adjudications of children under the age of 10 for felony conduct.  Criminal prosecutions of very young children require significant criminal justice resources, including forensic competency evaluations to determine if the child understands the nature of the proceedings and is able to participate in their defense. By adopting the ABA standard, this act would bar criminal and juvenile delinquency prosecutions of children under 10. As an alternative, such children may be required to participate in any pre arrest diversionary program administered by the Division of Youth Rehabilitative Services, and any child believed to be abused, neglected, dependent or in need of mental health services may be referred to the Division of Prevention and Behavioral Health, the Division of Family Services or any other appropriate state agency. The Act does not otherwise alter the procedures for determining competency of minors. Finally, the Act also strikes a provision of the statute - requiring the transfer to adult court of any child who turns 18 while their case is pending in the Family Court - declared unconstitutional by the Delaware Supreme Court in 1994 in Hughes v. State, 653 A.2d 241 (Del. 1994).","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-07-10","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-07-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB126/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/cb2d779af098b69785257e350061ac91?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Michael Barbieri"},
{"bill_id":776602,"bill_number":"HB127","title":"An Act To Amend Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Placement Of Certain Types Of Insurance With Non-admitted Insurers.","description":"This bill clarifies that, unless the Commissioner rules otherwise as provided by  1915 of Title 18, life insurance and health insurance can only be written by admitted insurers licensed to write those types of insurance but the other types of insurance listed under present subsection (b) of  1905 may be placed with non-admitted insurers without going through the surplus lines law. The bill is necessary in order to clarify uncertainty under present law and to preserve access to necessary markets for Delaware insureds seeking to procure coverage for those types of insurance risks listed in present subsections (b)(4) through (8) of  1905.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-06-24","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB127/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/aab4df723345701a85257e350074bdc8?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bryon Short"},
{"bill_id":776619,"bill_number":"HB129","title":"An Act To Amend Title 17 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Snow Removal.","description":"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 development to seek reimbursement for the plowing costs of the feeder street leading to the school for snow events equal to or greater than 2 and less than 4 inches. The same conditions for snowstorm reimbursement apply to reimbursement under this bill.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-19","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-05-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB129/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/5a834b5a72ec9fba85257e2f005b4afb?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Sean Matthews"},
{"bill_id":776631,"bill_number":"HB128","title":"An Act To Amend Title 15 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Campaign Contribution Limits.","description":"This bill raises campaign contribution limits. Specifically, the individual limit for a statewide election goes from $1,200 to $2,000 and, for a non-statewide election, from $600 to $1,000. The bill also raises the limit of contributions from a party to a House of Representatives candidate from $3,000 to $5,000, equal to the State Senate. Finally, the bill raises the individual contribution to a party from $20,000 to $30,000.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-05-05","last_action":"HS 1 for HB 128 - Amendment HA 1 - Introduced and Placed With Bill","last_action_date":"2015-06-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB128/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/2de9acb9fddad09185257e350062a3da?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Earl Jaques"},
{"bill_id":776648,"bill_number":"HB124","title":"An Act Proposing An Amendment To The Delaware Constitution Relating To The Realty Transfer Tax.","description":"The Delaware Farmland Preservation Fund was created under the Delaware Agricultural Lands Preservation Act in order to conserve, protect, and encourage improvement of agricultural lands within the State. The Legislature has previously expressed its desire that $10 million in receipts from the State Realty Transfer Tax be allocated annually to this fund in order to accomplish its goals. This Act is the first leg of a constitutional amendment that will make this allocation binding on all future administrations and General Assemblies, thus allowing this essential program to continue protecting one of our State’s most important resources.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-05-05","last_action":"Defeated by House of Representatives. Votes: Defeated 20 YES 17 NO 0 NOT VOTING 4 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2016-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB124/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/5566bb5c4c15f6d485257e04006899e6?OpenDocument","sponsor":"David Wilson"},
{"bill_id":776668,"bill_number":"SB83","title":"An Act To Amend Title 10 And Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Domestic Violence.","description":"This Act makes several changes to Title 10 and Title 11 of the Delaware Code relating to domestic violence.  First, this Act amends  1045, Title 10 relating domestic violence protective orders to clarify the procedures related to the disposition of firearms in the possession of a respondent. Second, this Act amends  1448(a)(6), Title 11 to provide that any person who is prohibited from purchasing, owning, possessing, or controlling a deadly weapon because the person is subject to a Family Court protection from abuse order is so prohibited immediately upon the entry of the protection from abuse order from purchasing or otherwise obtaining, and within 24 hours of personal service of the order, from owning, possessing, or controlling any deadly weapon. Third, this Act expands the definition of the term “misdemeanor crime of domestic violence” in  1448(a)(7), Title 11 to include substantive dating relationships and people who have cohabited at the time of the offense or within 5 years prior to the offense. Finally, this Act amends Chapter 39, Title 11 to require that the court indicate on the record of conviction of certain, specified offenses whether the offense was a “misdemeanor crime of domestic violence.” This Act takes effect on January 1, 2017. Author: Senator Henry","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2015-06-25","last_action":"SS 1 for SB 83 - Passed by House of Representatives. Votes: Passed 26 YES 12 NO 0 NOT VOTING 3 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2015-06-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB83/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/bb21dc6a26b9310a85257e380055f41a?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Margaret Henry"},
{"bill_id":776696,"bill_number":"SB82","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Relating To The Merit System And The Prison Educational Unit.","description":"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 institution have been eligible to receive hazardous duty pay for several years, this legislation simply updates Title 29 to reflect the authorization already existing in Chapter 24 of Title 14 and in the Budget Act.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-19","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-05-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB82/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/372ca6b7d1429ebf85257e2e0053609d?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bruce Ennis"},
{"bill_id":776724,"bill_number":"SB84","title":"An Act To Amend Title 10 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Jury Service.","description":"This bill would require that breastfeeding women be excused from jury service in the courts of the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-06-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB84/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/1e6a0d37b684ae5f85257e1900531b4c?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Margaret Henry"},
{"bill_id":776757,"bill_number":"SB81","title":"An Act To Amend Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Board Of Architects.","description":"Section 1 of this bill updates the Delaware Code relating to the Delaware Board of Architects regarding the required practical training in architectural work that each new applicant must acquire prior to being qualified for licensure. The proposed change eliminates confusing language relating to whether the National Council of Architecture Regulatory Boards Intern Development Program is required and authorizes the Board to determine what type of training should be completed and the length thereof in order to be eligible for licensure in Delaware.  Section 2 of this bill updates the Delaware Code relating to the Delaware Board of Architects regarding the requirement of new applicants to successfully complete an examination adopted by the Board. The current language of the statute does not specify when an applicant may take the examination or implies that an applicant must wait until completion of the three years of practical training. The proposed change proposes to clarify the statute to allow applicants to take the examination prior to completion of the practical training. Section 3 of this bill proposes to change the requirements of reciprocity applicants to be more in line with other Title 24 Boards. Currently, architecture reciprocity applicants must either meet all of the qualifications for licensure of a new applicant or hold an NCARB certificate; the law does not take into account an applicant’s prior regulated practice in another jurisdiction. The bill allows for licensure of reciprocity applicants who have a license in good standing in another state or jurisdiction.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-03-17","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-03-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB81/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/66d6c1aed6b3cdc885257e350050b939?OpenDocument","sponsor":"David Sokola"},
{"bill_id":776996,"bill_number":"HCR28","title":"Declaring June 2015 Delaware Dairy Month And Honoring Delaware’s Farm Creameries And Dairy Farmers.","description":"This Resolution declares June 2015 as Delaware Dairy Month and Honors Delaware’s farm creameries and dairy farmers.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-05-06","last_action":"Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 21 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2015-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR28/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/c2e9472f3d9b061885257e3c005b8c2c?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Quinton Johnson"},
{"bill_id":777009,"bill_number":"HB133","title":"An Act To Amend Title 6 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Home Construction.","description":"This bill requires builders of new, one- or two-family residential dwellings that are 3 stories or less to provide to the purchasers a cost estimate from the builder for an automatic sprinkler system, as well as information from the State Fire Marshal’s Office about the benefits of such a system.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-08-06","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-08-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB133/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/58b572514cf4124885257dfd006a9a82?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Edward Osienski"},
{"bill_id":777023,"bill_number":"HCR30","title":"Establishing The Port Of Wilmington Exports Task Force To Examine The Feasibility Of Introducing New Agricultural Products For Export And Make Recommendations.","description":"This Resolution establishes a Port of Wilmington Exports Task Force to provide recommendations in regards to expanding the operations at the Port of Wilmington to include agricultural product exports. Members to the Task Force are to be appointed by the Governor, Speaker of the House, and Senate President pro tempore, as well as various Executive Branch departments.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2015-05-06","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Agriculture Committee in House","last_action_date":"2015-05-06","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR30/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/d0d6778a41a8aa5585257e2f00541b41?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Jeffrey Spiegelman"},
{"bill_id":777036,"bill_number":"HB132","title":"An Act To Amend Title 10 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Eligibility For Protection From Abuse Orders.","description":"This amendment clarifies that regardless of whether parental rights have been terminated, a petition for protection from abuse may be filed on behalf of a child against a former parent whose conduct constitutes abuse.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-07-28","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-07-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB132/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/13c80159897a5afd85257e1b006ab086?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Michael Barbieri"},
{"bill_id":777052,"bill_number":"HB135","title":"An Act Proposing An Amendment To Article Ii,  13 Of The Delaware Constitution Relating To Immunity From Arrest.","description":"This Bill is the first leg of a constitutional amendment to remove a legislator’s immunity from arrest in going to and returning from a session of their respective Houses.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2015-05-06","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to House Administration Committee in House","last_action_date":"2015-05-06","committee":"Administration","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB135/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/ac9ef1949193b01c85257e0d00643344?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Deborah Hudson"},
{"bill_id":777065,"bill_number":"HCR27","title":"Designating May 6, 2015, As “early Childhood Advocacy Day.”","description":"This concurrent resolution proclaims May 6, 2015, as “Early Childhood Advocacy Day” to affirm the importance of quality early care and education for every citizen and every sector of our State, to celebrate the accomplishments of the past year, and to rededicate ourselves to our shared responsibility for the construction and support of an early childhood system in Delaware that will positively impact children, families, communities, and workforce and economic development across the State.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-05-07","last_action":"Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 20 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2015-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR27/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/b36cbdb43cd0a98285257e3c0072268b?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Quinton Johnson"},
{"bill_id":777079,"bill_number":"HB134","title":"An Act To Amend Title 4 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Alcoholic Beverage Control Licenses And Taxes, And Direct Purchasing And Shipment Of Wine.","description":"This bill would permit wine producers holding a valid license in this State or another state to obtain a license and ship wine directly to Delaware consumers so long as it is done through a common carrier with a “Carrier Permit”. The bill requires the payment of taxes and obtaining the signature of a person 21 years of age or older before delivery of the wine.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-05-06","last_action":"HS 1 for HB 134 - Assigned to Economic Development/Banking/Insurance/Commerce","last_action_date":"2015-05-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB134/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/fd65fd9660ffe58d85257dc60062b9ef?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Deborah Hudson"},
{"bill_id":777092,"bill_number":"HB131","title":"An Act To Amend Title 13 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Orders Of Support.","description":"Section 1 of this bill deletes 513(b)(1)c. in its entirety. This provision is no longer necessary as Federal law mandates withholding any time there is an order for support.  Section 2 of this bill will strengthen and update the civil enforcement section of the Code relating to child support and medical support. In most situations there is a court ordered withholding order. For those situations when there is not an order, this section allows a person who is owed child support “obligee” to obtain a withholding order upon sending notice that the child support payments are late. This Bill will add a circumstance when this option is available by including those situations when there is an existing order for payment of arrears that is less than 20 percent of the ongoing obligation. In addition, this Bill adds the Division of Child Support Enforcement as a recognized party. This bill will change the minimum default requirement from 7 days to one month before notice may be sent. The minimum dollar amount that is attached under these orders is being increased from 10 percent of the current obligation to 20 percent, or $20.00 per month (vs. $5.00). Section 3 of this bill deletes 513(b)(4)b. as this section is no longer necessary in light of the other changes implemented in this bill..","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-07-29","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-07-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB131/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/47cc19f366bfe8a985257daa005b34b5?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Timothy Dukes"},
{"bill_id":777105,"bill_number":"HCR29","title":"Recognizing May 4-8, 2014 As “teacher Appreciation Week.”","description":"This concurrent resolution recognizes the week of May 4-8, 2015 as “Teacher Appreciation Week.”","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-05-07","last_action":"Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 20 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2015-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR29/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/855dd0fcbcb7853485257e3d005df8c0?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Sean Matthews"},
{"bill_id":777107,"bill_number":"SB88","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Division Of Parks And Recreation.","description":"This Act authorizes the Division of Parks and Recreation to augment the funding it receives from the State Budget thru proactive endeavors.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-07-27","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-07-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB88/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/8e2b9ee8fb48f01f85257e14006a2353?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Catherine Cloutier"},
{"bill_id":777141,"bill_number":"SB87","title":"An Act To Amend Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Port-of-entry For Foreign Insurance Companies.","description":"This bill creates a Port-of-Entry chapter for the Delaware Insurance Code. This will allow international insurance companies to use Delaware as its “Port-of-Entry” state into the U.S. market. This bill gives the Insurance Commissioner the authority to regulate these entities and sets up the requirements and other regulatory framework for them to come to Delaware.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-08-13","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-08-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB87/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/6d086ebe0acb4c0385257e350050e0fc?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Brian Bushweller"},
{"bill_id":777332,"bill_number":"HB136","title":"An Act To Amend The Delaware Code Relating To Review Of The Death Or Near Death Of A Child.","description":"The Delaware Child Death, Near Death and Stillbirth Commission (“CDNDSC”) is charged with the responsibility to review all cases in which a child dies in Delaware, as part of Delaware’s ongoing effort to reduce child mortality. CDNDSC is engaged in this effort through a number of review panels that examine health related issues, medical and legal issues, accidental deaths, and incidents arising from child abuse and neglect. The latter category of cases is assigned to CDNDSC’s Child Abuse and Neglect (“CAN”) Panel.  The Child Protection Accountability Commission (“CPAC”) has statutory responsibility to monitor Delaware’s child protection system to best ensure the health, safety, and welfare of Delaware’s abused and neglected children. CPAC has been designated as Delaware’s “citizen review panel” under the federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act, 42 U.S.C.  5106a(c) (“CAPTA”). As Delaware’s “citizen review panel” CPAC is required to provide for the investigation and review of child death and near death incidents due to child abuse and neglect, for the purpose of developing recommendations for system improvement. This Act provides for the transfer of the “CAN” Panel from CDNDSC to CPAC. The transfer will ensure that Delaware remains in compliance with the requirements of federal law, providing greater assurance of continued federal funding under CAPTA. Further, CPAC is staffed by the Office of Child Advocate (“OCA”). Many, if not most, of the cases that fall within the jurisdiction of the CAN panel also already fall under the purview of the OCA, thus ensuring greater efficiency in the investigation of these cases. Finally, OCA has experienced attorneys on staff, and as volunteers, who are better equipped to ensure compliance with subpoenas and other investigative requests than the non-legal staff assigned to CDNDSC. This Act also changes the name of CDNDSC to the Child Death Review Commission, addresses the subpoena process for both CDNDSC and CPAC, creates a mechanism for CDNDSC to hire and supervise employees, and makes various technical corrections intended to conform existing law to the guidelines of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-09-10","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-09-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB136/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/1c1adb133aa2cd1085257df900701d0a?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Melanie Smith"},
{"bill_id":777384,"bill_number":"HR12","title":"Respecting And Honoring All Delaware Mothers On May 10, 2015, Mother's Day.","description":"Respecting And Honoring All Delaware Mothers On May 10, 2015, Mother's Day.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-05-07","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2015-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HR12/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/9a658f83bcabcffd85257e21006d1c6c?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Joseph Miro"},
{"bill_id":777439,"bill_number":"SCR20","title":"Designating The Week Of May 3, 2015 To May 9, 2015 As National Charter Schools Week.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution designates the week of May 3, 2015 to May 9, 2015 as National Charter Schools Week and commends Delaware’s public charter schools for their efforts in educating Delaware students.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-05-07","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2015-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR20/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/60e30815f205aa3a85257e37004ec3ee?OpenDocument","sponsor":"David Sokola"},
{"bill_id":777488,"bill_number":"HCR31","title":"Recognizing May 10-16, 2015 As “vietnam Veterans Week” In The State Of Delaware And Welcoming Home The Vietnam Veterans.","description":"This concurrent resolution recognizes the week of May 10-16, 2015 as “Vietnam Veterans Week” in the State of Delaware and welcomes home the Vietnam Veterans.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-05-07","last_action":"Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 18 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 3 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2015-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR31/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/1b422b45b941a98a85257e3c006ca8d5?OpenDocument","sponsor":"William Carson"},
{"bill_id":777489,"bill_number":"SB86","title":"An Act To Amend Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Professional Engineers.","description":"This bill clarifies the voting eligibility of inactive and retired members of the Delaware Association of Professional Engineers.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-09-03","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-09-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB86/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/d844d411f48662f285257e36005cf7be?OpenDocument","sponsor":"David McBride"},
{"bill_id":777501,"bill_number":"SB90","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Medical Marijuana.","description":"This Act adds intractable epilepsy to the list of debilitating medical conditions for which a physician may supply a written certification for medical marijuana. It also specifically adds disorders such as dystonia which are characterized by involuntary muscle contractions that cause slow, repetitive movements or abnormal postures.  Currently no form of medical marijuana is legally available for those with debilitating medical conditions if they are under 18 years old. Medical marijuana oil [cannabidiol oil and THC-A oil] has been proven useful to combat intractable epilepsy and believed to be helpful for such disorders as dystonia as well. These oils don’t have enough “active ingredient” to get someone high. Therefore there is no reason whatsoever not to allow its use for treatment of these conditions, no matter what the age of the person needing its help. The under 18 registry identification cards would be for medical marijuana oil only (analogous to under 21 drivers licenses). The definitions of cannabidiol oil and THC-A oil were taken from legislation enacted in Virginia earlier this year except that this Act’s top THC is 7% while Virginia’s is 5%. It is believed 10-12% is necessary for the oil to get someone high. The definition for intractable epilepsy was taken from legislation enacted in Iowa last year. This Act shall be known as Rylie’s Law.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-06-23","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-06-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB90/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/397a34c2368db91f85257e19006d4dd4?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Ernesto Lopez"},
{"bill_id":777515,"bill_number":"SB85","title":"An Act To Amend Title 13 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Uniform Interstate Family Support Act.","description":"An Act To Amend Title 13 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Uniform Interstate Family Support Act.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-06-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB85/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/8e3289d839273ebf85257e05005392f6?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bethany Hall-Long"},
{"bill_id":777529,"bill_number":"SCR17","title":"Honoring The 2015 All Star Award Recipients Of The Delaware Health Care Facilities Association During National Nursing Home Week.","description":"This concurrent resolution recognizes and congratulates the Delaware Health Care Facilities Association All Star Award recipients.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-05-07","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2015-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR17/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/adb8e2fe120b64ab85257e3d00681384?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bethany Hall-Long"},
{"bill_id":777543,"bill_number":"SB89","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Certified Food Protection Manager Program.","description":"In May 2014, the Department of Health and Social Services (“Department”) promulgated the State of Delaware Food Code,  4458, Title 16 of the Delaware Administrative Code. The State of Delaware Food Code requires all food establishments required to be permitted by the Department to have a certified food protection manager. This Act would require the Department to exempt charitable and fraternal organizations from this requirement. At least 7 other states have created a similar exemption; those states are: Florida, Indiana, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas, and Utah.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-10-07","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-10-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB89/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/a0d939cce92931ab85257e3a0040a5c8?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bruce Ennis"},
{"bill_id":777803,"bill_number":"HB140","title":"An Act To Amend Titles 21 And 30 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Taxes And Fees Supporting The Transportation Trust Fund.","description":"This bill increases several revenue sources for the Transportation Trust Fund. The motor vehicle document fee is increased from 3.75% to 4.25%. The fee for late renewal of a driver’s license is increased from $1.15 to $10, and the fee for late renewal of vehicle registration is increased from $10 to $20. The fees for reinstatement of a suspended or revoked driver’s license are increased from $25 to $40 and $143.75 to $200, respectively. The fees for issuance of duplicate documents is raised, with the fee for duplicate driver’s license increased from $10 to $20, for duplicate titles from $25 to $50, for duplicate vehicle validation stickers from $1 to $5, and for duplicate registration cards from $2 to $10. The fee for a vehicle temporary tag is increased from $10 to $20. The fee for sale of driver’s licenses records is increased from $15 to $25. The fee to transfer a specific tag number from vehicle to vehicle is increased from $10 to $20. The fee to issue a title for a vehicle is increased from $25 to $35. The fee for issuance of a lien on an existing title is increased from $10 to $20. The effective date for these increases is generally October 1, 2015 to allow time for computer reprogramming and effective implementation.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-07-01","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB140/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/d570a9b7f33a41cc85257e3d0052bf84?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Peter Schwartzkopf"},
{"bill_id":777835,"bill_number":"HB145","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Prevailing Wage.","description":"This bill raises the prevailing wage rate contract threshold amount from $100,000 to $500,000 for new construction and from $15,000 to $45,000 for alterations, repairs, renovations, etc. Also the bill establishes a set prevailing wage rate and eliminates the need for an annual survey in certain situations. It also deletes the Prevailing Wage Advisory Council from the Delaware Code. This Council was created by law in 1999 to assist the Department of Labor in carrying out its duties under the prevailing wage law. The Council was appointed by the Director of the Division of Industrial Affairs and had 10 representatives from construction industry organizations/associations. However, there are no members and there has not been a meeting of the Council for approximately 10 years. Finally, the bill established a Prevailing Wage Advisory Committee that is tasked with advising the General Assembly as to how the prevailing wage survey can be improved or whether the survey should be eliminated. The committee is to provide a report to the General Assembly by January 20, 2016.","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2015-07-01","last_action":"HS 1 for HB 145 - Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 21 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB145/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/679b31bf0f92f43185257e3700771489?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Michael Mulrooney"},
{"bill_id":778265,"bill_number":"HB137","title":"An Act To Amend Title 19 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Public Employment Relations.","description":"This bill removes Probation and Parole officers and Capitol and DNREC police officers from one group and creates a new group for purposes of collective bargaining. Certified police officers of the Office of State Fire Marshal are included in the new group.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2015-05-12","last_action":"Assigned to Appropriations Committee in House","last_action_date":"2016-04-12","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB137/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/0620712ec5dac90c85257e3000704745?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Michael Mulrooney"},
{"bill_id":778290,"bill_number":"HB139","title":"An Act To Amend Chapter 6, Title 8 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Professional Service Corporations.","description":"This Act provides for prudent flexibility in the ownership of professional corporations, in particular as it relates to certain medical professionals, and is intended to promote synergies in the delivery of healthcare statewide as professional corporations expand their existing ownership to collaborate with those complementary professions permitted by the Act, and specifically defined therein as “qualified related professional services.” In addition, this bill addresses long overdue technical corrections to The Professional Service Corporation Act in Delaware, which has not been substantively updated since shortly after its enactment in 1969.  Currently, Delaware uncharacteristically lags behind many states – including the neighboring states of Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Maryland – in allowing for certain other licensed professional healthcare specialists to join with physicians in the ownership of medical professional corporations. As a “corridor state,” it has always been important that Delaware stay apprised of how our neighboring states are treating competing issues significant to our State and economy. This analysis typically confirms our renowned proactive approach, consistent with sound business practices, that attracts both commerce and people to Delaware. Rather than being at the forefront on this particular issue, however, we are currently bringing up the rear and clinging to outdated concepts that apply to professional corporations in this State for no other reason than that this chapter of the Delaware Code has received no substantive attention for over 40 years. Being “behind the curve” as we are here in relation to our neighbors is in decidedly stark contrast to our familiar role in Delaware as innovators and leaders in matters of commerce. In this case, however, the effects reach beyond pure matters of commerce and extend into the efficient delivery of healthcare in our State. Through the provisions of the Act, Delaware can achieve equality by offering designated medical providers the same professional rewards allowed by our neighboring states, and enable sound practice collaboration to also encourage the retention of first-rate medical providers within Delaware. This opportunity is presented at a time when the efficient and effective delivery of quality health care is an immediate goal all must strive to achieve. Doctors of podiatric medicine (DPMs) in particular possess sufficient similarities with other physicians – e.g., the ability to prescribe drugs and to perform types of invasive surgery – making co-ownership of practices by physicians and DPMs particularly suitable for the promotion of efficiencies in healthcare delivery. By implementing this change, the Act would also track classifications used for billing purposes under federal Medicare guidelines, which typically include DPMs along with medical doctors and doctors of osteopathy in the category of “physicians.” The proposed changes to be implemented in the Act do not apply to hospitals in the State, which are organized as not-for-profit corporations under corporate laws outside of the Act, and as such, do not have physician shareholders or a purpose of generating pecuniary profit.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-09-03","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-09-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB139/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/a4545ca688ec994985257e3d00563c94?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Michael Barbieri"},
{"bill_id":778316,"bill_number":"HCR33","title":"Recognizing November 2015 As “pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month” In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This concurrent resolution recognizes the month of November 2015 as “Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month” in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-05-12","last_action":"Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 20 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2015-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR33/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/3f61f3c7696a2a5f85257e3000745d6d?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Sean Lynn"},
{"bill_id":778341,"bill_number":"HCR32","title":"Recognizing The Month Of May 2015 As \"poppy Month\" In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This resolution recognizes the month of May as “Poppy Month” in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-05-12","last_action":"Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 21 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2015-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR32/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/3173a8750d1ccf7385257e1f005852b6?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Daniel Short"},
{"bill_id":778367,"bill_number":"HR14","title":"Recognizing May 11-15, 2015 As “infrastructure Week” In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This House Resolution recognizes May 11-15, 2015, as “Infrastructure Week” in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-05-12","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2015-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HR14/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/746302375df2400e85257e430051b322?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Peter Schwartzkopf"},
{"bill_id":778393,"bill_number":"SCR22","title":"Establishing A Task Force To Study Educational Technology And Update The State Educational Technology Plan.","description":"This resolution establishes a Task Force on State Educational Technology. The Task Force will review how technology is used in public education classrooms. The Task Force must make certain determinations and issue recommendations. A Task Force report shall be completed by March 30, 2016.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-05-12","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2015-05-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR22/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/0430d4b90fcacdd185257e3e006aef16?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bryan Townsend"},
{"bill_id":778439,"bill_number":"SB91","title":"An Act To Amend Title 2 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Medical Transportation.","description":"This bill makes changes to the transportation services for Medicaid clients. It clarifies that health care facilities are able to transport their Medicaid patients and receive reimbursement from a Medicaid transportation contractor. The bill also sets out the circumstances and clients that stretcher vans can serve.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-06-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB91/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/6d849af5d5ee143b85257e36005cda66?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bruce Ennis"},
{"bill_id":778460,"bill_number":"SB95","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Regulatory Flexibility And Transparency Act Of 2015.","description":"The Regulatory Flexibility and Transparency Act of 2015 improves Delaware’s regulatory environment for individuals and small businesses in several significant ways. Under the Act, whenever an agency proposes to adopt or amend a regulation that is “substantially likely” to impose additional costs or burdens upon individuals and/or small businesses, that agency must prepare both a written regulatory flexibility analysis and a regulatory impact statement to be published by the Registrar of Regulations.  The regulatory flexibility analysis requires agencies to consider specific methods of reducing the burdens of a proposed regulation on individuals and small businesses. The regulatory impact statement improves transparency by, among other things, requiring agencies to describe the purpose of the proposed regulation; to identify the individuals and small businesses subject to it; and to provide an estimate of the potential costs of complying with the proposed regulation. Exceptions to the above requirements include, among others, emergency regulations, regulations that are exempt from the APA’s procedural requirements, and certain regulations relating to licensed professions. The Act further improves transparency by requiring the Registrar to transmit the above information to the appropriate standing committee of the General Assembly. In addition, it expands the definition of “small business” to include any enterprise that employs fewer than 50 people and has gross receipts of less than $10 million. To help agencies meet their obligations under the Act, the Registrar, OMB, and the Department of State are required to submit guidelines for final publication by the Registrar no later than November 15, 2015. If enacted, the Act would become effective for all new or amended regulations submitted to the Registrar on or after January 1, 2016.","status_desc":"Stricken","status_date":"2015-05-12","last_action":"Stricken","last_action_date":"2015-06-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB95/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/d49bd8bc9444cb1e85257e2e006acd17?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Gerald Hocker"},
{"bill_id":778483,"bill_number":"SB92","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Education And Autism Spectrum Disorder.","description":"Delaware Code Title 141332 addresses the Program for Children with Autism and its “Special Staff.” Enacted nearly three decades ago, these regulations established a network of educational programs initially within a separate school structure known as The Delaware Autism Program (DAP). Today, this network continues as a combination of both separate school programs and within local school district support services. In addition, the code designates a Statewide Director who primarily has provided direction, training, and technical assistance within the DAP. However, current practices in special education, especially regarding inclusive education and parents’ desire to have their children educated within their local communities, seem to be incongruent with this older model of service delivery. In addition, the magnitude of the increase in students identified with ASD has clearly created difficulty for the Statewide Director to provide the level of services/support that once was offered.  Therefore, the recommended code changes also revise the concept of DAP toward a system in which the Statewide Director would work in collaboration with a team of experts to provide technical assistance and training to districts and educational entities. This recommendation reconstitutes the regulations to neutralize the distinction between DAP approved programs and other in-district options, thereby, allowing and providing adequate resources to serve on behalf of all student with ASD in Delaware. The number of technical/ training experts has been identified as one expert per 100 students statewide. It is suggested that the fiscal mechanism to support these changes should be through mandated district participation that is congruent with the current needs based funding system in Delaware. Lastly, the current mandatory committee structure is enhanced to include a Parent Advisory Committee, in addition to the Peer Review Committee and Statewide Monitoring Review board. These changes include articulation of the qualifications and duties of the Statewide Director for Students with ASD; the addition of a technical assistance team of educational autism specialists numbering a ratio of 1 for every 100 students (currently estimated at 15 positions); and the further clarification / additions to the committee structure for family input, monitoring, and protections under human rights. This recommendation recognizes and supports the need for specialized technical assistance and training staff to be available to build capacity for teachers in all districts and other programs educating students with ASD. These changes essentially expand available supports so that excellent, evidence-based training and technical assistance can be made available to all Delaware schools and the students within them.","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2016-04-14","last_action":"Assigned to Appropriations Committee in House","last_action_date":"2016-05-05","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB92/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/25d6f36fc1e3d46385257e150054a52a?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Margaret Henry"},
{"bill_id":778507,"bill_number":"SB93","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Related To Creating An Interagency Committee On Autism And The Delaware Network For Excellence In Autism.","description":"This bill establishes an Interagency Committee on Autism and the Delaware Network for Excellence in Autism. Among other things, the Interagency Committee on Autism is charged with a) utilizing evidence-based practices and programs to improve outcomes for people living with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and related developmental disabilities in Delaware by sharing information, initiatives, data and communications among both public and private agencies providing services and supports for individuals and families affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders in the State of Delaware; and b) implementing the recommendations outlined in the 2013 Delaware Strategic Plan entitled “Blueprint for Collective Action: Final Report of the Delaware Strategic Plan to Improve Services and Supports for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder.”  The Delaware Network for Excellence in Autism is to provide a resource for training and technical assistance for Delaware state agencies, organizations and other private entities operating in the State of Delaware that provide services and support to individuals and families affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders. The Network is to support the operations of the Interagency Committee on Autism through the maintenance of the website, maintenance of reports created by the Interagency Committee on Autism and maintenance of meeting minutes, as well as other support as needed by the Interagency Committee on Autism.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-09-14","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-09-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB93/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/bfba5051b7621ab385257e2e0065de39?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Margaret Henry"},
{"bill_id":778530,"bill_number":"SB94","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To A Military Connected Identifier In Delaware Public Schools","description":"This Act requires the Department to develop a regulation for the identification of a “military-connected youth”. The Act further provides that this identification is not a public record, is protected by the federal Family Educational and Privacy Act and shall not be used for purposes of determining school achievement, growth or performance. The purpose of this identification is to ensure the necessary individuals at the school level are aware of any military connected youth for services and supports.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-08-04","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-08-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB94/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/14d27849e9b5fd8885257e3c004e60b0?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Brian Bushweller"},
{"bill_id":778842,"bill_number":"HB142","title":"An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Special License Or Registration Plates.","description":"This bill creates a special license plate for retired professional firefighters.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-05","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-05-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB142/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/a0f5b6caea69e30985257e3c006d842a?OpenDocument","sponsor":"William Outten"},
{"bill_id":778852,"bill_number":"HR13","title":"A Resolution Observing First State Clean-up Week In Delaware And Encouraging Activities To Help Rid Our State Of Trash And Debris.","description":"A Resolution Observing First State Clean-up Week In Delaware And Encouraging Activities To Help Rid Our State Of Trash And Debris.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-05-13","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2015-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HR13/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/3072972c418b92e385257e3800502b5e?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Richard Collins"},
{"bill_id":778861,"bill_number":"HCR34","title":"Commending The Food Bank Of Delaware For Its Contributions To The State Of Delaware.","description":"This concurrent resolution commends the Food Bank of Delaware for its contributions towards ending hunger and resolving the root causes of poverty in the State of Delaware through its increased statewide impact.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-05-13","last_action":"Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 21 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2015-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR34/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/4c22f0eceed4345d85257e43006acb08?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Edward Osienski"},
{"bill_id":778870,"bill_number":"HJR4","title":"Establishing A Task Force To Study And Make Findings Concerning Financial Literacy Education In Delaware Public Schools And Make Policy Recommendations To Increase The Financial Literacy Of Delaware Students.","description":"Many students in Delaware schools are failing to receive the education and training that is required to achieve the financial literacy required to be productive citizens.  This joint resolution is designed to establish a task force to study and make findings concerning financial literacy education in Delaware. The task force will also make policy and program recommendations that will help increase the financial literacy of our students.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-02-01","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HJR4/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/b1dc493fa3e9b8d685257e3b0048685b?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Ruth Briggs King"},
{"bill_id":778879,"bill_number":"HB143","title":"An Act To Amend Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Insurance Holding Company System Registration.","description":"This bill amends Title 18, Chapter 50 - Insurance Holding Company System Regulatory Act to include recently amended language to the NAIC Model Act, authorizing the Insurance Commissioner to act as Group-Wide Supervisor of internationally-active insurance groups. This bill also amends Section 5003 of the Holding Company Act to extend the amount of time that the Commissioner is required to hold a hearing on acquisition applications from 30 days to 45 days.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-07-27","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-07-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB143/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/129da1c34e95cacb85257e3f00645345?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bryon Short"},
{"bill_id":778890,"bill_number":"HB138","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To School Board Elections.","description":"Currently, the Sussex Tech School Board consists of 7 members appointed by the Governor, who serve 7 year terms. This bill will establish a 7 member board that is elected to serve for a 4 year term. There will be one board member elected from each Public School District with territory in Sussex County, to occur at the same time as local school board elections. The elections will be staggered and occurring on even numbered years, with the first elected terms to begin on July 1, 2016.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2015-05-13","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (EDUCATION) in House with 1 Favorable, 7 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2015-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB138/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/2ea0636bda61c2ce85257e270052d038?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Timothy Dukes"},
{"bill_id":778898,"bill_number":"HCR35","title":"Extending Sincere Thanks To The Career And Technical Student Organizations Of Delaware For The Presentation Of The Beautiful Geraniums And Extending Best Wishes For Much Success To Each Of These Exemplary Students.","description":"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 the respective students.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-05-14","last_action":"Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 21 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2015-05-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR35/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/3c8daf662494e85385257e3c006df01e?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Peter Schwartzkopf"},
{"bill_id":778908,"bill_number":"HB141","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Dna Analysis And Data Bank.","description":"Currently the law requires that any person convicted of a crime identified under the section identifying sexual offenses, or offenses relating to children and incompetents must submit to DNA testing. The DNA testing is compiled and stored in the state DNA database. As many of these individuals are prone to repeat offenses, this database has proven to be a useful crime solving tool. This bill will provide that any person arrested [vs convicted] for any of these specific crimes will now be subject to DNA testing. This bill will also require testing of any individual who is currently incarcerated and convicted of a violent felony under Title 11. Additional safeguards and protections have been included in the law to balance the state’s interest in solving crimes against the rights of the arrested individuals, as discussed and approved by the U.S. Supreme Court in Maryland v. King, 133 S. Ct. 1958 (U.S. 2013). This act shall become effective upon the receipt of a federal grant to the State pursuant to the Katie Sepich Enhanced DNA Collection Act of 2012, or upon a specific annual appropriation in the Annual Appropriations Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-05-13","last_action":"Amendment HA 1 - Introduced and Placed With Bill","last_action_date":"2015-06-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB141/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/92fb60b5bc624ef385257e1400681278?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Joseph Miro"},
{"bill_id":778918,"bill_number":"SB96","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Regulatory Flexibility And Transparency Act Of 2015.","description":"The Regulatory Flexibility and Transparency Act of 2015 improves Delaware’s regulatory environment for individuals and small businesses in several significant ways. Under the Act, whenever an agency proposes to adopt or amend a regulation that is “substantially likely” to impose additional costs or burdens upon individuals and/or small businesses, that agency must prepare both a written regulatory flexibility analysis and a regulatory impact statement to be published by the Registrar of Regulations.  The regulatory flexibility analysis requires agencies to consider specific methods of reducing the burdens of a proposed regulation on individuals and small businesses. The regulatory impact statement improves transparency by, among other things, requiring agencies to describe the purpose of the proposed regulation; to identify the individuals and small businesses subject to it; and to provide an estimate of the potential costs of complying with the proposed regulation. Exceptions to the above requirements include, among others, emergency regulations, regulations that are exempt from the APA’s procedural requirements, and certain regulations relating to licensed professions. The Act further improves transparency by requiring the Registrar to transmit the above information to the appropriate standing committee of the General Assembly. In addition, it expands the definition of “small business” to include any enterprise that employs fewer than 50 people and has gross receipts of less than $10 million. To help agencies meet their obligations under the Act, the Registrar, OMB, and the Department of State are required to submit guidelines for final publication by the Registrar no later than November 15, 2015. If enacted, the Act would become effective for all new or amended regulations submitted to the Registrar on or after January 1, 2016.","status_desc":"Stricken","status_date":"2015-05-13","last_action":"Stricken","last_action_date":"2015-06-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB96/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/81508e10d5efb9a085257e4300748d47?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Robert Marshall"},
{"bill_id":779314,"bill_number":"HB146","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Fees For Educator Licensure.","description":"Delaware is one of only a few states that does not charge a fee for educator licensure or for certifications. Delaware processes approximately 10,000 applications for licensure and certification each year, in addition to other processing requests for current educators, such as plus credits. Because of reciprocity agreements and the lack of license fees in our state, the Department of Education processes approximately one to two thousand applications per year from applicants outside of the State of Delaware who do not become employed here. Establishing a $100 fee for new licenses will help deter applicants who apply because of the lack of cost and with the intent to seek reciprocity elsewhere. This will reduce the processing burden and allow the licensure office to better serve the needs of Delaware’s educators.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-07-27","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-07-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB146/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/21a793ef7631dda685257e440063013d?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Kimberly Williams"},
{"bill_id":779340,"bill_number":"HB147","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Periodic Review Of Regulations Adopted By Executive Branch Agencies.","description":"On June 14, 2012, Governor Jack Markell signed Executive Order No. 36 (“EO 36”) to help reduce impediments to economic growth and to improve the efficiency of state government. EO 36 requires each Executive Branch agency to periodically review the regulations on its books for possible modification or elimination. Following a robust public outreach period and in-depth reviews by each agency, the EO 36 resulted in the modification or elimination of more than 100 regulations.  The EO 36 process is valuable and should be codified. To that end, this bill would require each executive branch agency to conduct an in-depth examination of the regulations on its books every 4 years—and to solicit public input in doing so. At the end of each regulatory review, the Office of the Governor (or an executive branch agency designated thereby) must submit a report to General Assembly detailing the regulations eliminated or modified during this process. In connection with this process, executive branch agencies are only required to review those regulations (1) that were adopted by the agency 4 years ago or more, (2) pursuant to the Administrative Procedures Act, (3) for which the agency has direct promulgating authority. The bill also provides that the Office of the Governor (or an executive branch agency designated thereby) may promulgate guidelines to assist executive branch agencies in implementing the provisions of this bill.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-07-22","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-07-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB147/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/2ccf712e4e233f6b85257e3c004e7da3?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bryon Short"},
{"bill_id":779372,"bill_number":"HR15","title":"Recognizing May 15-17, 2015, As “grand Prix Weekend” In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This resolution recognizes May 15-17, 2015 as “Grand Prix Weekend”.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-05-14","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2015-05-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HR15/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/d930011df4d5d0d485257e4400732f09?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Charles Potter"},
{"bill_id":779399,"bill_number":"HB144","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Appropriations For Nonpublic, Nonprofit Elementary And High School Transportation.","description":"This bill codifies the annual funding of transportation of students of nonpublic, nonprofit elementary and high schools.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2015-05-14","last_action":"Assigned to Appropriations Committee in House","last_action_date":"2015-06-18","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB144/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/8a00211d3d1a7a8d85257e350064b20e?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Joseph Miro"},
{"bill_id":779428,"bill_number":"HCR36","title":"Recognizing The Month From May 15 To June 15, 2015, As “tourette Syndrome Awareness Month” In Delaware.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution recognizes the month from May 15th to June 15th as “Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month” in Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-05-14","last_action":"Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 21 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2015-05-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR36/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/853b4e404184936185257e4300532dc9?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Debra Heffernan"},
{"bill_id":779455,"bill_number":"HCR37","title":"Recognizing May 8, 2015 As Victory In Europe Day In Delaware.","description":"This Resolution recognizes May 8, 2015 as Victory in Europe Day in Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-05-14","last_action":"Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 21 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2015-05-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR37/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/14e41790323dc5c285257e3c005dcf75?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Jeffrey Spiegelman"},
{"bill_id":779481,"bill_number":"SB103","title":"An Act To Amend The Charter Of The Town Of Bridgeville To Provide For Annexation Of Contiguous Territory Of Five (5) Acres Or Less Without Referendum And Relating To The Power To Borrow For Municipal Purposes To Permit The Refinance Of Existing Debt And To Pay The Costs Of Issuing The Refunding Bonds Without Referendum.","description":"This Amendment to the Bridgeville Charter allows the Commissioners to annex territory of 5 acres or less into Town without a referendum. This Amendment also authorizes the Commissioners to refinance existing debt for proper municipal purposes by issuing bonds or other obligations without the duty of a referendum.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-09-03","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-09-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB103/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/f2bc987d66ff10c585257e43006ac414?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Brian Pettyjohn"},
{"bill_id":779506,"bill_number":"SB98","title":"An Act To Amend Title 10 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Foreign Defamation Judgments And To Expand Protections For Citizens Against Such Judgments By Providing For Declaratory And Injunctive Relief And Further Limit The Recognition Afforded To Such Judgments.","description":"This Act enhances the protection of free speech liberties when faced with foreign defamation judgments (meaning a judgment or decree rendered in a jurisdiction outside of any state or territory of the United States which was founded on a cause of action arising from allegations of defamation, libel, or slander).","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-05-14","last_action":"Assigned to Judiciary Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2015-05-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB98/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/3fc5060646a3598a85257e220059f764?OpenDocument","sponsor":"David Lawson"},
{"bill_id":779531,"bill_number":"SB101","title":"An Act To Amend Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Nursing.","description":"This Act creates a new Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (“APRN”) Committee to assist the Board of Nursing in the regulation of nursing practice consistent with the national Consensus Model for APRN regulation. Included in the Act are provisions regarding the scope of practice for APRNs and the requirement of collaborative agreements between APRNs and licensed physicians, podiatrists, or licensed Delaware health care delivery systems. This Act is one of three pieces of legislation which update Chapter 19, Title 24 during the First Session of the 148th General Assembly and is intended to amend Chapter 19 in congruence with Senate Bill 57 and House Bill 69. This Act also makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the guidelines of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual. Author: Senator Hall-Long","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2015-07-01","last_action":"SS 1 for SB 101 - Passed by House of Representatives. Votes: Passed 35 YES 0 NO 5 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB101/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/b70256426fc4549885257e4300506347?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bethany Hall-Long"},
{"bill_id":779557,"bill_number":"SB100","title":"An Act To Amend Title 10 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Judicial Procedures.","description":"This Act is modeled after American Laws for American Courts legislation that has passed in Tennessee, Louisiana, Arizona, Kansas, South Dakota, Alabama, and North Carolina. The Declaration of Independence announced the formation of a new country that would no longer find itself in the clutches of a foreign power. For more than two centuries, hundreds of thousands of men and women have given their lives to protect America’s sovereignty and freedom. America has unique values of liberty which do not exist in all foreign legal systems such as freedom of religion, speech, and press, due process, and the right to privacy. Unfortunately, because state legislatures have generally not been explicit about what their public policy is relative to foreign laws, the courts and the parties litigating in those courts are left to their own devices. State legislatures play a vital role in preserving fundamental constitutional rights and American values of liberty and freedom. No United States citizen or resident should be denied these guaranteed liberties, rights, and freedom.  AUTHOR: Sen. Lawson","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-05-14","last_action":"Assigned to Judiciary Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2015-05-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB100/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/9c6eb7ff6c1662aa85257e1800615b75?OpenDocument","sponsor":"David Lawson"},
{"bill_id":779582,"bill_number":"SB97","title":"An Act To Amend The Charter Of The Town Of Smyrna.","description":"This charter amendment authorizes the Town of Smyrna to set the tax rate at the same time it adopts its annual budget and it eliminates the mandatory offering of a discount for early payment of taxes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-07-15","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-07-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB97/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/556910dc5707070085257e2e005e3f8b?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bruce Ennis"},
{"bill_id":779609,"bill_number":"SB105","title":"An Act To Amend Chapter 9, Title 5 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Transfer Of Fiduciary Accounts.","description":"This Act amends Section 938 of Title 5 of the Delaware Code to permit the transfer of fiduciary accounts that are administered in the State of Delaware by a banking organization or trust company that has a place of business in the State of Delaware, but not its principal place of business in the State of Delaware, to an affiliated banking organization or trust company in the State of Delaware. Such a transfer would require the written approval of the State Bank Commissioner and the same notice procedure to interested persons as is required for any other transfer of fiduciary accounts permitted by Section 938.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-07-15","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-07-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB105/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/9b4625357c44b4f685257e430050dae6?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bryan Townsend"},
{"bill_id":779633,"bill_number":"SB99","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Falsely Reporting A Violation Of A Protection From Abuse Order.","description":"This Act makes clear that it is a class A misdemeanor when a person, knowing the information reported is false or baseless, reports to a law-enforcement officer or agency that a Protection from Abuse Order has been violated.  This Act also makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the guidelines of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-05-14","last_action":"Assigned to Judiciary Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2015-05-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB99/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/6d518e26e008b50a85257e27005813a0?OpenDocument","sponsor":"David Lawson"},
{"bill_id":779658,"bill_number":"HB148","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Public Schools.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the Wilmington Education Improvement Commission as recommended by the recent report on Strengthening Wilmington Education, prepared by the Wilmington Education Advisory Committee.  The Wilmington Education Improvement Commission (WEIC) shall serve as a State advisory committee for the administration of planning, recommending and implementing changes to improve the quality and availability of education for children in Pre-K through 12 in the city of Wilmington and advise the State on improvements for all schools within the State with high concentrations of children living in poverty. Specifically, the WEIC will develop a transition plan, including a timeline, for the provision of necessary services to affected schools and students. WEIC shall also develop a resource plan regarding transitional resources to effectively implement school district realignment. Both the transition plan and resource plan must be submitted first to the State Board of Education and then to the General Assembly and the Governor for final approval. Both are due for submission and related action by December 31, 2015. The membership of the WEIC will reflect broad interests throughout the Wilmington educational community including the leadership, staff, students and parents from the affected districts, charter schools, union representatives, , and community and government leaders. The WEIC mandate from the Governor and General Assembly is to work with and across all governmental agencies, educational entities and private and nonprofit institutions to promote and support the implementation of all recommended changes from the Wilmington Education Advisory Committee (WEAC). The WEIC also will also monitor the progress of implementation and recommend policies and actions to the Governor and General Assembly to facilitate progress and to promote the continuous improvement of public education on dimensions addressed by the WEAC recommendations.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-08-04","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-08-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB148/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/877a3ca9f72b995185257e430053047c?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Helene Keeley"},
{"bill_id":779682,"bill_number":"SB102","title":"An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Participation In A Driving Under The Influence Treatment Program By Dui Offenders.","description":"This bill will bring Delaware into compliance with 23 U.S.C  164 pertaining to repeat DUI offenders. If found out of compliance with Section 164, the Federal Highway Administration will reserve 2.5% of the State’s federal highway funds as penalty funds that must be used for specific projects.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-07-01","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB102/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/6c047bf8915056ab85257e3e004ba90c?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Patricia Blevins"},
{"bill_id":781023,"bill_number":"SJR2","title":"Directing The Department Of Education To Study Student Assessment Testing.","description":"The amount of testing required of our students and educators has grown significantly in recent years. While the General Assembly recognizes the need to administer assessments that provide valid and reliable data about how Delaware’s students are growing academically, it is also committed to maximizing time in the classroom for our educators to teach, and our students to learn.  The Department of Education is already coordinating an inventory of all assessments required at the state, district, and school level. This Joint Resolution requires the Department of Education to report the inventory results, and any assessments that districts or the state propose to eliminate, to the public and to the House and Senate Education Committees of the General Assembly. It also requires the Department to convene a group, consisting of members of the General Assembly and the public, to conduct an in-depth review of the inventory results and make recommendations for consolidation or elimination of assessments.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-07-15","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-07-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SJR2/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/1043686f81f7b40485257e49003d9335?OpenDocument","sponsor":"David Sokola"},
{"bill_id":781055,"bill_number":"SB107","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Powers And Duties Of The Department Of Health And Social Services.","description":"This Act enables the Department of Health and Social Services to promulgate regulations allowing home health agencies and personal assistance services agencies to provide services in nursing facilities and hospitals. This change will allow consumers to receive the services necessary to safely achieve their highest level of independence and optimal quality of life while residing in their own home or during a necessary hospitalization.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-07-27","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-07-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB107/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/a065e447f88c2d7585257e22005ada0c?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bethany Hall-Long"},
{"bill_id":781227,"bill_number":"SB59","title":"An Act To Amend Titles 11 And 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Temporary Instruction Permits And Drivers Licenses.","description":"This Act creates the means for an undocumented immigrant to apply for and obtain valid driving privileges in the State of Delaware. Those who are eligible will be issued a Class D driver license for driving privileges only that is not considered a valid form of identification due to the applicant’s inability to prove legal presence in the United States. The driving privilege card will be uniquely designed to distinguish it from other driver licenses. It will also be clearly marked “Not Valid for Identification” and for “Driving Privileges Only”. This bill does not change any existing driver license requirements for those who are United State citizens or who have lawful presence in the United States.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-06-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB59/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/e6b131b3e37e3b9f85257e1b0050360c?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bryan Townsend"},
{"bill_id":781276,"bill_number":"SB60","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Trust Between Immigrants And Delaware Law Enforcement Agencies.","description":"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 and Delaware's law enforcement agencies; encourage immigrants to report crimes and otherwise contribute to public safety in Delaware; and facilitate immigrants applying for Delaware's driving privilege card.","status_desc":"Stricken","status_date":"2015-05-21","last_action":"Stricken","last_action_date":"2016-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB60/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/e4647162d571321b85257e220058d1da?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bryan Townsend"},
{"bill_id":782462,"bill_number":"SB104","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Delaware Criminal Justice Information System.","description":"When Chapter 86, Title 11 was created in 1982, the criminal history file was the only automated database to which criminal justice users had electronic access. Furthermore, the criminal file itself was only a skeleton of the record, and pertinent information or facts of the case were not included. As technology has advanced, and the need for more information has increased, new databases and processes have been added. However, Chapter 86, Title 11 has not been amended to address these technological and informational advances.  This Act clarifies the role and authority of the Delaware Criminal Justice Information System (DELJIS) Board of Managers. Furthermore, this Act is intended to amend Chapter 86, Title 11 to more accurately reflect the processes that are currently in place and the file access to current databases. This Act not only addresses what the roles and responsibilities are for each authorized agency, but also defines the authority that the DELJIS Board of Managers has to grant or subsequently deny system access. This Act also makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the guidelines of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-08-17","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-08-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB104/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/717174218ce64d7085257e18005cb92e?OpenDocument","sponsor":"David Lawson"},
{"bill_id":782627,"bill_number":"HB153","title":"An Act To Amend Titles 7 And 23 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Information Provided To The Department Of Natural Resources And Environmental Control.","description":"Hunting, trapping, and fishing license and vessel registration sales provide the primary revenues for wildlife and fish species research and management, habitat conservation and management, hunter and angler public access, public boating access facility construction and maintenance, and boating safety compliance and education. These revenues are further matched to leverage and secure federal funds. Hunting, trapping, and fishing license sales are declining in Delaware and there is a need to retain and recruit these users and to sustain a user-pay funding model. Similar to successful efforts in other states, this Act allows for the use of certain hunting, trapping, and fishing license and vessel registration information by the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control or selected contractors signing a contractor confidentiality agreement for the purposes of retention or recruitment of hunters, trappers, anglers, or boaters and sustaining and increasing associated license and registration sales. This Act also makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the guidelines of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-07-15","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-07-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB153/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/ba43cacd21d4a4e685257e450075f614?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Debra Heffernan"},
{"bill_id":782638,"bill_number":"HB150","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Death With Dignity.","description":"This act will allow a competent terminally ill patient the ability to request medication to end the patient’s life. The bill clarifies the procedures necessary for making the request, such as but not limited to: the receipt of counseling, a physician’s evaluation, the passage of a waiting period, and the completion of a formally witnessed request for such medication. The bill further provides the right to rescind any request for such medication; as well as immunity for persons participating in good faith compliance with the procedures.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2015-05-28","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Health & Human Development Committee in House","last_action_date":"2015-05-28","committee":"Health & Human Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB150/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/d99c848ca4d70f7a85257dc6006560db?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Paul Baumbach"},
{"bill_id":782648,"bill_number":"HJR5","title":"Commissioning An Independent Examiner To Study And Make Findings And Recommendations Concerning The Use Of Restrictive Housing In Delaware Correctional Facilities.","description":"Delaware law is largely silent on the appropriate use of restrictive housing, or “solitary confinement,” and little information is publicly available regarding its use in corrections facilities. There is growing concern about the effects of solitary confinement on mental health and reentry. Therefore, this joint resolution authorizes the House Corrections Committee and the Department of Corrections to commission an examiner to study and make findings and recommendations concerning the use of restrictive housing in Delaware correctional facilities.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-09-03","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-09-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HJR5/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/9e7d19cd90ff91e285257e4500735350?OpenDocument","sponsor":"James Johnson"},
{"bill_id":782658,"bill_number":"HB154","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Oversight Of Charter Schools.","description":"This bill is a companion to House Bill No. 53 and is conditioned upon that bill’s enactment. This bill clarifies that charter schools do not have to contract for a separate audit, but rather are subject to a postaudit conducted by the Auditor of Accounts.","status_desc":"Stricken","status_date":"2015-05-28","last_action":"Stricken","last_action_date":"2015-06-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB154/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/84f67b2b3626d2dc85257e350072333c?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Kimberly Williams"},
{"bill_id":782668,"bill_number":"SB108","title":"An Act To Amend Title 7 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Advisory Council On Tidal Finfisheries.","description":"This Act is the result of recommendations made by the Joint Sunset Committee. First, this Act adds a statement of the Advisory Council on Tidal Finfisheries’ purpose. Next, this Act changes the method of constituting the Council from gubernatorial nomination with Senate confirmation to gubernatorial appointment. It also simplifies the language which staggers Council members’ terms and changes the length of terms from 5 years to 4 years. This Act changes the quorum requirement from a specified number of members to a majority of appointed members, and adds language for the removal of Council members for gross inefficiency, neglect of duty, malfeasance, misfeasance, or nonfeasance.  Finally, this Act makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the guidelines of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual. Author: Senator Poore","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-07-15","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-07-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB108/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/510cda1ddcb48e4c85257e360060a958?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Nicole Poore"},
{"bill_id":782679,"bill_number":"HB149","title":"An Act To Amend Title 30 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Estate Tax.","description":"This Act repeals the Delaware Estate Tax as of July 1, 2015.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2015-05-28","last_action":"Assigned to Appropriations Committee in House","last_action_date":"2016-04-12","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB149/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/6671cd537f0725af85257e44007203c2?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Michael Ramone"},
{"bill_id":782689,"bill_number":"HB155","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Qualifications Of Voters.","description":"This Act requires that those voting in school board elections and school tax elections and school bond elections be registered voters eligible to vote in general elections. Currently, any resident of the school district is eligible to vote in school elections.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2015-05-28","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Education Committee in House","last_action_date":"2015-05-28","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB155/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/83e24e0b98a9d9ca85257e43007172cc?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Joseph Miro"},
{"bill_id":782699,"bill_number":"HB152","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Education.","description":"This bill ensures every elementary, middle, and high school in the State employs at least one library media specialist.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2015-05-28","last_action":"HS 1 for HB 152 - Assigned to Appropriations Committee in House","last_action_date":"2015-06-18","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB152/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/67491bc754cfa75285257e44005bab49?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Paul Baumbach"},
{"bill_id":782709,"bill_number":"HB151","title":"An Act To Amend Title 9 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Sanitary And Water Districts In Sussex County.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to amend the timeframe in which Sussex County Council must pass a formal resolution after posting the notices of the establishment or revision of a sanitary sewer or water district. This bill proposes to substitute ninety (90) days for the thirty (30) day timeframe currently permitted under the Code.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-07-28","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-07-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB151/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/4942aad1b96ddd1c85257e44005855e7?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Ronald Gray"},
{"bill_id":783554,"bill_number":"HB159","title":"An Act To Amend Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Board Of Medical Licensure And Discipline.","description":"This Act lowers the required number of affirmative votes necessary to waive a disqualifying event for a new applicant for licensure with the Delaware Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline from twelve members to nine members. Nine members constitute a quorum of the Board. The Board has had to table numerous applications in 2013 and 2014 due to not having twelve members present at a given meeting to consider pending applications.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-07-10","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-07-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB159/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/53fe302ff69574c185257e4300662488?OpenDocument","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":783576,"bill_number":"HB158","title":"An Act To Amend Title 31 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Reporting Of Abuse And Neglect Of An Adult Person Who Is Impaired Or Incapacitated.","description":"This Bill creates penalties for the failure to report a reasonable cause to believe that an adult person who is impaired or incapacitated is in need of protective services. The penalties are intended to match those that are currently in place for the failure to report the suspected abuse of a child, as outlined in Section 903 of Title 16 of the Delaware Code.","status_desc":"Stricken","status_date":"2015-06-02","last_action":"Stricken","last_action_date":"2016-01-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB158/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/b7edd2d661e392d485257e43006f2cb6?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Stephanie Bolden"},
{"bill_id":783598,"bill_number":"HB156","title":"An Act To Amend Title 4 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Alcoholic Liquors.","description":"This bill continues the process of updating the Liquor Control Act to make it more consumer-friendly. The bill allows stores that sell alcohol to open at 8:00 a.m., instead of 9:00 a.m., on Fridays and Saturdays during the months of October, November and December. The bill also allows stores that sell alcohol to open at 10:00 a.m. on Sundays, instead of noon, during the months of October, November and December.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-06-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB156/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/e831532cfd95c07585257e540047c859?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Valerie Longhurst"},
{"bill_id":783624,"bill_number":"HB157","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Freestanding Emergency Departments.","description":"As more services move outside of hospital walls, it is necessary to clearly define the scope of services offered in outpatient settings. Citizens of Delaware cannot be expected to discern the differences in levels of care offered in outpatient facilities. The levels of care and scope of practice must be clearly defined so that citizens seek care at a facility offering the services needed. Current literature makes it clear that any freestanding emergency department must be required to meet the same standards as a hospital emergency department. This legislation will update the Delaware Code and provide a level of protection for the public that would seek services in a freestanding emergency department by clearly defining the scope of practice.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-07-27","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-07-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB157/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/4ca5d87afeb6f14085257e54004ad380?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Sean Matthews"},
{"bill_id":783650,"bill_number":"SCR23","title":"Recognizing June 6, 2015, As \"mason-dixon Day\" In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This concurrent resolution designates National Trails Day, June 6, 2015, as “Mason-Dixon Day” in the State of Delaware.  Author: Sen. Sokola","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-06-02","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2015-06-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR23/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/0b797b322a09d8ce85257e57005f94f7?OpenDocument","sponsor":"David Sokola"},
{"bill_id":783846,"bill_number":"HB161","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Establishing The Parent Empowerment Education Savings Account Act.","description":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Establishing The Parent Empowerment Education Savings Account Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-06-03","last_action":"Amendment HA 2 - Introduced and Placed With Bill","last_action_date":"2016-06-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB161/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/0d400c57ccb79f0e85257e14006ab44a?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Deborah Hudson"},
{"bill_id":783850,"bill_number":"SB112","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Delaware Economic Development Office.","description":"This Act fulfills the recommendation of the Joint Sunset Committee that the Delaware Economic Development Office (“Office”) be required to develop a comprehensive state plan for economic development every 5 years and submit annual reports detailing the Office’s status in meeting its vision, goals, objectives, and strategies.  Author: Senator Poore","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-07-15","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-07-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB112/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/0d9860eeceedea3385257e3c0063eb80?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Nicole Poore"},
{"bill_id":783855,"bill_number":"HJR6","title":"Directing The Dpas Ii Advisory Committee To Establish A Sub-committee To Review And Make Recommendations For Changes To The Current Educator Evaluation System.","description":"This House Joint Resolution directs the DPAS II Advisory Committee to review and make recommendations to the current educator evaluation system. This Resolution also limits the State Department of Education’s ability to propose changes to certain sections of the Administrative Code.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-08-04","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-08-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HJR6/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/18a077e9740bf5a685257e58007690dd?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Earl Jaques"},
{"bill_id":783861,"bill_number":"HB164","title":"An Act To Amend Titles 10 And 12 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Decedent's Estates And Fiduciary Relations.","description":"Section 1 of the Act clarifies section 4915 of title 10. Current section 4915 expressly provides that IRAs described in Internal Revenue Code  408 and Roth IRAs described in Internal Revenue Code  408A are exempt from certain creditor claims. The Act clarifies that the section 4915 exemption for IRAs and Roth IRAs applies even if the IRA or Roth IRA was inherited by the owner. The clarification is deemed advisable in light of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Clark v. Rameker holding that a similar exemption in the federal bankruptcy laws did not apply to an inherited IRA.  Section 2 of the Act (i) creates a procedure, similar to the procedure in place in several other states including Alaska, Arkansas, New Hampshire, North Dakota and Ohio, for validating a will, while the testator is still living, against challenges predicated upon undue influence, mistake, incapacity or other grounds; and (ii) creates a similar procedure for validating the exercise of a power of appointment by an instrument other than a will. Section 3546 of title 12 provides a similar procedure for validating trusts including revocable trusts that often in effect serve as will substitutes. The public policy considerations implicated by such a statute are described in a recent article: Glen R. Kazlow et al., Ante-Mortem Probate: Why Wait Until It’s Too Late, 214 N.J.L.J. 1051 (2013);. Section 3 of the Act (i) modifies section 3312(c) (which provides generally that, when a trustee invests in an affiliated investment, the trustee must disclose the affiliated investment to the trust’s beneficiaries in order to assure that the trustee’s fees will not be reduced on account of the investment) to provide that a trustee investing in an affiliated investment at the direction of an investment adviser need not provide the disclosure generally required by section 3312(c) given that the trustee in such a case is not responsible for the investment decision; (ii) revises section 3313 to clarify the circumstances in which the statute applies and to expand the definition of “investment decisions” to encompass various actions commonly understood to be within the ambit of the term; (iii) revises section 3325(19) to clarify that provision and revises section 3325(29) (which empowers trustees to merge trusts in cases where the merger does not alter beneficial interests in either merged trust) to provide expressly that the trustee merger power is available in cases where a new trust is created for the purpose of participating in the merger, as is commonly done to in effect revise the administrative provisions of a trust; (iv) modifies section 3332 to (1) codify and expand upon the Delaware Supreme Court’s recent decision in the Peierls cases regarding when the law of Delaware governs the administration of a trust transferred to Delaware from another jurisdiction, and (2) address fiduciary liability in the context of ambiguity regarding the law governing the administration of a trust; (v) revises section 3333 to (1) provide that the attorney-client privilege is deemed to protect communications between a fiduciary and counsel in cases where counsel is retained by the fiduciary and paid by the fiduciary from the fiduciary’s own funds, and (2) clarify that the fiduciary exception to the attorney-client privilege does not apply in cases where a fiduciary retains counsel in connection with a claim against the fiduciary or in connection with a matter that might reasonably be believed to be a matter that will lead to such a claim, even if the privileged communications have the effect of guiding the fiduciary in the performance of fiduciary duties; (vi) modifies section 3338 to clarify that the interested persons, referenced in the statute, whose consents are required in order to effect a binding nonjudicial settlement agreement, are those persons whose consents or non-objections would, pursuant to Chancery Court Rule 101, be required in a Chancery Court consent proceeding; (vii) adds a new section 3340 providing a safe harbor regarding certain circumstances, among others not enumerated in the statute, in which a trust will be treated as having its place of administration in Delaware for purposes of the various statutes in title 12 applicable by their terms to such trusts; and (viii) adds a new section 3342 addressing some of the consequences of trust mergers and other similar transactions, such as so called “decanting” transactions, in which one trust succeeds to the property and rights of another trust. Section 4 of the Act (i) addresses the rules regarding court accountings for trusts under wills probated on or after April 5, 1909 in cases where the testator died on or before July 31, 2005, as the provisions of prior law regarding the topic were inadvertently omitted from a recent bill reorganizing and modifying the general rules regarding court accountings for trusts; (ii) corrects a cross-reference in section 3526 of title 12; (iii) revises Delaware’s so called decanting statute (12 Del. C.  3528) to (1) reword the statute for clarity without making any substantive change on account of the revised wording, (2) permit a trustee to appoint trust income in further trust to the same extent and subject to the same limitations as trust principal may be appointed under current law, and (3) clarify that a trustee’s statutory power to appoint trust principal and income in further trust, which can only be exercised when the trust is irrevocable, can be exercised in cases where the trust by its terms is revocable but in fact is irrevocable on account of the settlor’s incapacity; (iv) modifies section 3542 (which currently permits corporate trustees to terminate small trusts in certain circumstances) to permit trustees who are not corporations to exercise the same power subject to restrictions intended to avoid potential adverse tax consequences; (v) clarifies the notice requirement for section 3546 in a manner similar to new sections 1311 and 1312 added to the Delaware Code by Section 2 of the Act; (vi) deletes an obsolete reference to the Office of Thrift Supervision appearing in section 3570 and further revises section 3570 to permit a transferor, seeking to make a qualified disposition within the meaning of the statute, to retain a substitution power described in section 675(4)(C) of the Internal Revenue Code; and (vii) revises section 3582 to clarify that the statute is intended to address only monetary damages that a court may award for breach of trust because section 3581 deals generally with the other remedies available for breach of trust. Section 5 of the Act provides an effective date.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-08-07","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-08-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB164/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/43e0403bc4adcf3885257e570068752d?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bryon Short"},
{"bill_id":783866,"bill_number":"HB162","title":"An Act To Amend Title 7 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Inland Bays’ Watershed Enhancement.","description":"This bill adds up to 5 citizen members to the Board of Directors of the Center for the Inland Bays in order to include more citizen representation on the Board and to improve the Center’s capacity to procure and administer private moneys secured to fulfill the responsibilities pursuant to the protection and restoration of the Inland Bays' watershed.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-07-10","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-07-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB162/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/c1d6c70eedb05fa585257e430053ec5b?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Peter Schwartzkopf"},
{"bill_id":783871,"bill_number":"HB163","title":"An Act To Amend Title 12 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Out-of-state Self Proved Wills.","description":"This bill updates the Delaware Code with respect to self-proved wills that are executed in a foreign jurisdiction by providing that a will shall be treated as self-proved under Delaware law if such will was executed in a manner that it would be considered self-proved under the provisions of the Delaware Code or the statutory provisions governing self-proving wills in the jurisdiction where the will was executed.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-08-07","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-08-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB163/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/a843377157955c1385257e57006af95a?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bryon Short"},
{"bill_id":783877,"bill_number":"HB160","title":"An Act To Amend Title 19 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Delaware Division Of Unemployment Compensation.","description":"This bill clarifies that the Delaware Division of Unemployment Insurance is authorized to collect unpaid claimant overpayments of benefits and unpaid employer unemployment tax assessments through offset by interception of state and federal tax refunds due to the claimant or employer, as already authorized by 30 Del. C.  545 for state tax refunds, and as both authorized and required as a condition of receipt of federal unemployment compensation funds, in the case of certain overpayments and assessments that are over a year old, as set forth in  26 U.S.C.  5402 and 42 U.S.C.  503(m) for federal tax refunds.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-06-28","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-06-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB160/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/01cab73281c814c885257e5800600737?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Michael Mulrooney"},
{"bill_id":783882,"bill_number":"HR16","title":"Recognizing July 22, 2015 As “west Rehoboth Children And Youth Program Day.”","description":"This resolution recognizes July 22, 2015 as “West Rehoboth Children and Youth Program Day.”","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-06-03","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2015-06-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HR16/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/90a52d1c650e1ec485257e3c0053f16f?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Peter Schwartzkopf"},
{"bill_id":783887,"bill_number":"SB109","title":"An Act To Amend The Charter Of The Town Of South Bethany.","description":"This charter amendment authorizes the Mayor of the Town of South Bethany to appoint as committee chairs members of the Town Council or individuals who are not members of Town Council.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-07-15","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-07-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB109/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/b6e78539e02180a585257e57005f1fb5?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Gerald Hocker"},
{"bill_id":783893,"bill_number":"HCR38","title":"Establishing A Port Of Wilmington Expansion Task Force To Study Feasibility.","description":"This Resolution establishes a Port of Wilmington Expansion Task Force to provide recommendations in regards to expanding the operations at the Port of Wilmington.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-06-24","last_action":"Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 21 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2015-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR38/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/35e2c710222d34b885257e54005045ac?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Charles Potter"},
{"bill_id":783898,"bill_number":"HB2","title":"An Act To Amend Titles 11 And 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Training On Sexual Assault.","description":"This bill requires on-going sexual assault training for police officers and Deputy Attorney Generals in the Criminal and Family Divisions.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-06-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB2/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/a7b72b0d68edac4e85257e0b0065a27c?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Helene Keeley"},
{"bill_id":783904,"bill_number":"SB110","title":"An Act To Amend Title 31 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Child Care Licensing And Penalties.","description":"An Act To Amend Title 31 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Child Care Licensing And Penalties.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-07-27","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-07-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB110/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/4fa834f8a2356ceb85257e140068ae42?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Margaret Henry"},
{"bill_id":783909,"bill_number":"SB106","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Prevailing Wage.","description":"This Act increases the threshold amounts for public works projects subject to the prevailing wage. Specifically, this Act increases the threshold for projects for new construction to $500,000 and for projects for alteration, repair, renovation, rehabilitation, demolition, or reconstruction to $250,000. The existing threshold amounts have not been increased since they were established by 69 Del. Laws, c. 295 in 1994.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-06-03","last_action":"Assigned to Labor & Industrial Relations Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2015-06-03","committee":"Labor & Industrial Relations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB106/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/3cbb264038ef3a6d85257e3f0051d58f?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Gary Simpson"},
{"bill_id":783914,"bill_number":"HB165","title":"An Act To Amend Titles 14 And 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Family Leave.","description":"This legislation requires that all full-time employees of the State, including employees of school districts, continuously in the employ of the state for at least one year, shall be eligible for 12 weeks of paid leave upon the birth or adoption of a child 6 years of age or younger. Both parents would be eligible for such leave. Employees shall continue to have the right, as they do under current law, to use accrued sick leave for maternity and paternity purposes. This legislation leaves intact the rights of persons adopting a child over 6 years of age to take unpaid leave. Due to lack of adequate paid family leave policies, many parents must return to work sooner than is optimal for the health of mothers (in the case of biological birth) and children. Granting paid leave will contribute to the establishment of parent-child bonds, breastfeeding establishment, and allow infants to receive vaccines and develop stronger immune systems prior to entering daycare. Further, a more generous leave policy will increase the productivity of workers and reduce employee turnover.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2015-06-03","last_action":"Assigned to Appropriations Committee in House","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB165/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/ddd36f4826a342c985257e590059061f?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Debra Heffernan"},
{"bill_id":783921,"bill_number":"SB111","title":"An Act To Amend Title 15 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Elections","description":"This bill provides for Election Day registration for presidential primary, primary, special, and general elections whereas currently the deadline is the fourth Saturday prior to the date of the election. Moreover, same day registration at polling places will be permitted with submission of valid government issued identification or other generally accepted proof of identification. This bill removes the requirement that a felon has paid all financial obligations, including fines and restitution, before his or her right to vote is restored. Finally, this bill provides that for same day registrations, an affidavit that a registrant is not a prohibited felon replaces an inquiry under CJIS to determine of an applicant has been convicted of a felony.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-06-03","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES/ELECTIONS) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2015-06-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB111/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/ed9402ac6354f08585257e370078bf6e?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Margaret Henry"},
{"bill_id":783927,"bill_number":"SB120","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29, Chapters 101 And 104 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Regulatory Transparency And Accountability Act Of 2015.","description":"The Regulatory Transparency and Accountability Act of 2015 improves Delaware’s regulatory environment for individuals and small businesses in several significant ways. First, it requires each agency to submit a “regulatory flexibility analysis” (or “RFA”) to the Registrar of Regulations whenever it proposes to adopt or amend certain regulations affecting individuals and/or small businesses. In each RFA, an agency must consider, where applicable, lawful, feasible and desirable, specific methods of reducing the burdens of the regulation on individuals and/or small businesses, including: (1) establishing less stringent requirements and deadlines; (2) establishing performance standards to replace design standards; (3) exempting individuals and small businesses from all or part of the regulation; and (4) examining other ways to accomplish the regulation’s purpose, while minimizing the impact upon individuals and/or small businesses.  In addition, the Act provides that no proposed regulatory change may be published in the Register of Regulations unless the proposing agency submits an RFA (if applicable) and any other required information to the Registrar. The Act also amends the Administrative Procedures Act (“APA”) to specifically require agencies to submit RFAs to the Registrar for publication. Both of these provisions are important steps to enhance accountability in Delaware’s regulatory process. The Act also requires the adoption of Guidelines, which must be submitted for final publication by November 15, 2015, to assist agencies in fulfilling their obligations under the Act. Finally, the Act expands the definition of “small business” for purposes of the chapter of the Delaware Code relating to regulatory flexibility (Title 29, Chapter 104). If enacted, the Regulatory Accountability and Transparency Act would become effective for all new or amended regulations submitted to the Registrar on or after January 1, 2016.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-07-22","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-07-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB120/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/e3f7c923baed198e85257e5900614974?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Robert Marshall"},
{"bill_id":783936,"bill_number":"SB114","title":"An Act To Amend Title 7 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Violations Of Rules And Regulations.","description":"This Act declassifies a number of minor violations associated with state parks by changing some violations from an unclassified misdemeanor to a class D environmental violation. As a result, the first offense of a class D environmental violation will not be reported on criminal history records provided by the State Bureau of Identification for employment purposes under  8513(c) of Title 11. Subsequent offenses will be reported for employment purposes.  This Act shall become effective following the publication of final regulations consistent with this Act, or on April 1, 2016, whichever comes first. Finally, this Act makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the guidelines of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-08-14","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-08-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB114/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/f8fe443d7f3a1a8685257e4a0045df35?OpenDocument","sponsor":"David McBride"},
{"bill_id":783943,"bill_number":"SB118","title":"An Act To Amend Title 25 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Residential Landlord Tenant Code.","description":"Delaware’s Residential Landlord Tenant Code provides as a protection for tenants that any utility service charges for which the tenant is responsible be separately metered to assure that the tenant only pays for services the tenant actually uses or consumes. Charges for sewer services assessed by Sussex County, however, are not based upon consumption but rather upon a property’s front footage and the number of its equivalent dwelling units (EDUs). This Act clarifies that the requirement of separate metering does not apply to utility service charges which are not assessed based on consumption, and permits the actual charge for such utility services to be passed on to the tenant as part of the rental agreement, subject to the other protections for tenants – such as the right to inspect billings - set for the in the Landlord Tenant Code.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-06-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB118/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/8625b65816184ec785257e5900559b9b?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bethany Hall-Long"},
{"bill_id":783950,"bill_number":"SB116","title":"An Act To Amend Chapter 17 Of Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Licensing Of Insurance Professionals.","description":"An Act To Amend Chapter 17 Of Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Licensing Of Insurance Professionals.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-04-20","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB116/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/da8e5bdbbc63d23885257e430066d611?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Brian Bushweller"},
{"bill_id":783959,"bill_number":"SB113","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Regulatory Transparency And Accountability Act Of 2015.","description":"The Regulatory Transparency and Accountability Act of 2015 improves Delaware’s regulatory environment for individuals and small businesses in several significant ways. First, the Act improves transparency by requiring each agency to submit a “regulatory impact statement” to the Registrar of Regulations whenever it proposes to adopt or amend certain regulations affecting individuals and/or small businesses. Among other things, each regulatory impact statement must (1) describe the purpose of the regulation; (2) identify the individuals and/or small businesses subject to it; (3) provide an estimate of the potential costs of compliance; and (4) describe any less intrusive or less costly alternative methods of achieving the purpose of the regulation.  In addition, the Act further enhances transparency by requiring the Registrar of Regulations to transmit regulatory impact statements to the appropriate standing committee of the General Assembly. Further, the Act expands the definition of “small business” for purposes of the chapter of the Delaware Code relating to regulatory flexibility (Title 29, Chapter 104). The practical effect of this change is that many more small businesses will enjoy the benefits of this chapter because the “universe” of small businesses will be larger. Finally, the Act requires the adoption of Guidelines to assist agencies in fulfilling their obligations under the Act. The Guidelines must be submitted for final publication by November 15, 2015. When enacted, the Regulatory Accountability and Transparency Act is effective for all new or amended regulations submitted to the Registrar of Regulations on or after January 1, 2016.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-07-22","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-07-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB113/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/949f04e06b98940c85257e5900557b3c?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Gerald Hocker"},
{"bill_id":783968,"bill_number":"SB115","title":"An Act To Amend Title 7 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Environmental Violations.","description":"This Act makes a housekeeping amendment to  1304(i) of Title 7 to clarify the process by which a first offense class C or D environmental violation in Chapter 13, Title 7, relating to fish and game violations, will not be reported on criminal history records provided by the State Bureau of Identification for employment purposes. This Act also clarifies that subsequent convictions will be reported for employment purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-04-20","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB115/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/84e3009124cbfc1b85257e570059c6bf?OpenDocument","sponsor":"David McBride"},
{"bill_id":784599,"bill_number":"HB171","title":"An Act Amending Titles 9 And 22 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Taxes On Special Betterments.","description":"This bill establishes a Telecommunications Tax Modernization Review Group to study and make recommendations for establishing a future funding mechanism to replace the property tax on telecommunications equipment and addressing the projected decrease in revenue to the counties, municipalities and school districts from the transition to new technologies throughout the State. The resulting mechanism should be revenue-neutral to the localities and competitively neutral to providers of like services. To encourage investment in broadband infrastructure, this bill also caps the amount of tax on telecommunications equipment at FY15 rates and eliminates the tax as of June 30, 2018.","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2015-07-01","last_action":"HS 2 for HB 171 - Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 21 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB171/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/bdbb8d41ce6e794885257e5f00582572?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Andria Bennett"},
{"bill_id":784604,"bill_number":"HB166","title":"An Act To Amend Title 19 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Workers’ Compensation.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow injured workers who seek medical care from out-of-state, non-certified health care providers, in the payment of their medical expenses. This revision will correct a flaw in the current statute that was exposed by the Delaware Supreme Court in the case of Wyatt v. Rescare Home Care, 81 A. 3d 1253 (Del. 2013) and Vanvliet v. D&B Transportation, 105 A.3d 390 (Del. 2014.). This bill removes the certification requirement for health care providers who are not licensed in Delaware, but licensed in another state; changes the allowable payment for these non-certified, out-of-state providers to the lesser of the usual and customary, the other state’s maximum reimbursement, Delaware’s maximum reimbursement, or a negotiated contract; and adds utilization review as a payer recourse for non-certified, out-of-state providers. This bill also allows the Workers’ Compensation Oversight Panel to realize the 2016 and 2017 mandated medical cost savings in the Delaware workers’ compensation system through any component of the health care payment system and not just the fee schedule. This bill also allows the Workers’ Compensation Oversight Panel to create regulations pertaining to the use of electronic billing in the workers’ compensation healthcare payment system.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-07-27","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-07-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB166/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/fb9c2426284f73f285257e510068ac3c?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bryon Short"},
{"bill_id":784609,"bill_number":"HB169","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Public Works Contracting.","description":"This legislation codifies that the Department of Transportation is permitted to use design-build contracting methodology for Transportation Trust Fund projects. In 1999, the General Assembly gave the Department the authority to conduct a pilot program to use design-build contracting on 12 projects. Over the past 15 years, the Department has seen this method proven effective through improved project delivery time.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-07-15","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-07-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB169/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/d34e7ec667fb0e2685257e59006d4e6e?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Edward Osienski"},
{"bill_id":784616,"bill_number":"HB168","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Safe Storage Of Firearms.","description":"This Act revises the crime of “unlawfully permitting a minor access to a firearm,” an existing class A misdemeanor under Delaware law. The offense is renamed “unsafe storage of a firearm” to place emphasis on firearm safety and proper storage. Under the revised statute a crime is committed where a person intentionally or recklessly leaves a loaded firearm where a minor or other person prohibited by law could access that firearm – and the firearm is actually obtained by an unauthorized person. The offense is a class B misdemeanor. If there is an aggravating circumstance – such as the unauthorized person using the gun to commit a crime, then the offense is a Class A misdemeanor. It is an affirmative defense to this crime that the person stored the firearm in a locked container or with a trigger lock or otherwise in a location a reasonable person would have thought was safe from access by an unauthorized person.","status_desc":"Stricken","status_date":"2015-06-09","last_action":"Stricken","last_action_date":"2015-10-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB168/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/323fabc4adce2d3985257e0d0075a35d?OpenDocument","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":784620,"bill_number":"HB172","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 And Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Truth In Sentencing.","description":"The Delaware Supreme Court, in State v. Barnes, Del. Supr., No. 52, 2014, Strine, C.J. (June 2, 2015) (Opinion), concluded that, based upon “the settled sentencing practices employed by courts, the Department of Correction, and the Board of Parole . . . the TIS Act does not apply to felony DUI offenses under 21 Del. C.  4177.” Id. at 15. The Court concluded by acknowledging that “[i]f the General Assembly wishes to amend the Code to alter this long-standing interpretation, it is free to do so.” Id. As set forth in Section 1 of the TIS Act, the Delaware General Assembly sought “[t]o achieve truth in sentencing by assuring that the public, the State and the Court will know that the sentence imposed by the Court will be served by the defendant; and that, the defendant will know what the actual effect of the sentence will be.” A singular set of rules with respect to sentencing procedure is essential to meeting these objectives and Title 11 provides such rules. This Act clarifies that the TIS Act shall apply to sentences imposed for felony DUIs set forth in Title 21 of the Delaware Code.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-07-27","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-07-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB172/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/02516f453aa31b0685257e5f004b55b4?OpenDocument","sponsor":"William Carson"},
{"bill_id":784625,"bill_number":"HCR39","title":"Recognizing September 25, 2015, As \"international Ataxia Awareness Day\" In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This concurrent resolution designates September 25, 2015, as “International Ataxia Awareness Day” in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-06-09","last_action":"Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 21 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2015-06-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR39/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/331ae21bd3c86fb085257e53004fffdb?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Melanie Smith"},
{"bill_id":784630,"bill_number":"HB167","title":"An Act To Amend Title 15 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Elections.","description":"This Act improves the enforcement mechanisms related to Delaware’s campaign finance disclosure laws in four ways.  First, this Act amends  8040, Title 15 to require that the Superior Court may not grant a certificate of election to a successful candidate for office until the candidate has paid all fines assessed by the Commissioner of Elections (“Commissioner”) for the candidate’s wilful failure to file a required campaign finance report. And, this Act specifically requires the Commissioner to provide the Superior Court with the information necessary for the Court to perform its function. Second, this Act further amends  8040, Title 15 to prohibit an individual from being a candidate in a future election until all previous campaign finance reports are filed and all previously assessed fines assessed by the Commissioner are paid. Third, this Act clarifies the timeframe in which the Commissioner must notify a candidate that a report is incomplete or tardy and decreases the time in which a candidate may appeal the Commissioner’s decision to issue a fine for a tardy or incomplete report. Fourth, this Act amends  8044, Title 15 to require the Commissioner to publish, on the Department of Elections website, the name of any candidate who has (1) wilfully neglected to file a campaign finance report, (2) been assessed a fine by the Commissioner for wilfully neglecting to file a campaign finance report, or (3) been reported to the Office of the Attorney General by the Commissioner. Additionally, this Act amends  8044(c), Title 15 in keeping with the style and formatting guidelines of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-06-22","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES/ELECTIONS) in Senate with 5 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2016-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB167/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/3815987b4ceb753085257df5004602c2?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Kimberly Williams"},
{"bill_id":784634,"bill_number":"HB170","title":"An Act To Amend Title 20 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Eligibility For Burial In The Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery.","description":"The eligibility criteria for interment at the veterans’ cemetery are not current. This bill makes Delaware consistent with the National Cemetery Administration (NCA) Directive 3210 dated January 18, 2011. NCA requires that a state cemetery be fully compliant with the directive. A state may impose a residency requirement, but abide by all other aspects of the law, or risk loss of funding.","status_desc":"Stricken","status_date":"2015-06-09","last_action":"Stricken","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB170/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/2eb4add06a54988285257e43005d1ab0?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Earl Jaques"},
{"bill_id":784642,"bill_number":"SB123","title":"An Act To Amend Title 25 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Rent Justification.","description":"This bill clarifies the intent of the original Rent Justification legislation with respect to the CPI-U and allows for community owners to recoup certain capital costs as increased rent without increasing base rent in perpetuity.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-06-09","last_action":"SS 1 for SB 123 - Re-Assigned to Community/County Affairs Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2016-04-19","committee":"Community/County Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB123/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/da5ad25a8c5f7a8985257e58006bb35e?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bruce Ennis"},
{"bill_id":784649,"bill_number":"SB124","title":"An Act To Amend Title 3, Chapter 9 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Delaware Agricultural Lands Preservation Foundation.","description":"This bill expands the number of Trustees of the Delaware Agricultural Lands Preservation Foundation from 12 to 13. The additional Trustee must be an individual actively engaged in farming or some other form of agribusiness who may reside in any county of the State. In connection with the above, this bill also increases from 6 to 7 the number of Trustees required for a quorum.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-02-03","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB124/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/8f316c3920051a3185257e59006b8da4?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bruce Ennis"},
{"bill_id":784656,"bill_number":"SB119","title":"An Act To Amend Titles 10, 13 And 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Public Access To Family Court Proceedings.","description":"This Bill represents the recommendations of the Blue Ribbon Task Force on the feasibility of opening Family Court proceedings to the public. The Bill provides that paternity, divorce, property division and alimony hearings are presumed to be public proceedings and that the Court has discretion to hold the proceedings in private for criteria specifically outlined. The Bill also clarifies that adoption, custody, visitation, third party visitation, termination of parental rights, guardianship, permanent guardianship, Child Protection Registry and dependency/neglect/abuse hearings are private, except that the Court may open the hearings to the public under a specific criteria.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2015-06-24","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Judiciary Committee in House","last_action_date":"2015-06-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB119/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/5bc338ca51a1c82f85257dcd006aeda8?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bruce Ennis"},
{"bill_id":784664,"bill_number":"SB121","title":"An Act To Amend The Charter Of The City Of Seaford Relating To Annual Elections.","description":"This Act amends the Charter of the City of Seaford by amending the filing deadline for a candidate for Mayor or City Council and the hours that the polls are open for the annual City elections.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-07-15","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-07-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB121/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/4b44cbd7bd84936585257e4c00558344?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bryant Richardson"},
{"bill_id":784672,"bill_number":"SJR1","title":"Establishing A Reporting Deadline For Information On Untested And Unsubmitted Sexual Assault Collection Kits And Establishing A Comprehensive Program To Improve The Quality Of Response To All Reports Of Sexual Assaults Related Thereto.","description":"This Joint Resolution requires every law enforcement agency, law department, hospital, testing facility, and prosecutorial agency to report to the Attorney General’s Office the number of unexamined sexual assault kits and their date of collection. The Criminal Justice Council will then prepare an aggregated report by January 11, 2016. The Resolution then requires the Criminal Justice Council to develop strategies which will improve the response from the medical and criminal justice communities to reports of sexual assault in the State.  Author: Senator Poore","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-06-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SJR1/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/ac68a7bb584b437185257e5900542a8b?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Nicole Poore"},
{"bill_id":784680,"bill_number":"SB125","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To State Public Integrity Commission Advisory Opinions And The Powers Of Commission Counsel.","description":"This bill allows Commission Counsel to respond to time sensitive requests for advisory opinions when circumstances beyond the Commission’s control prevent the Commission from meeting for more than 60 consecutive days. The bill also requires Commission Counsel to notify the Commission when advisory opinions are issued pursuant to this statute.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-03-17","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-03-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB125/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/d621f1ab10e1613985257e58004f1155?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bruce Ennis"},
{"bill_id":784687,"bill_number":"SB126","title":"An Act To Amend Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Pertaining To Line-of-duty Disability Benefits To Covered Firefighters.","description":"This bill creates a presumption that a covered firefighter who has heart disease, hypertension, lung disease or certain cancers contracted the occupational disease arising out of and in the course of actions in the line of duty.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-06-23","last_action":"Defeated by Senate. Votes: Defeated 9 YES 12 NO 0 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2015-06-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB126/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/24612815f256767f85257e58004f9326?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bruce Ennis"},
{"bill_id":784695,"bill_number":"SB122","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14, Chapter 10 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Education And The Reorganization And Changing Of School District Boundaries.","description":"An Act To Amend Title 14, Chapter 10 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Education And The Reorganization And Changing Of School District Boundaries.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-08-04","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-08-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB122/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/bd5a282cf6650ad385257e43006879eb?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Margaret Henry"},
{"bill_id":784702,"bill_number":"SB117","title":"An Act To Amend Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Licensing Of Producers.","description":"This bill revises the language regarding the requirement of resident applicants and nonresident applicants declaring Delaware to be their home state to obtain state and federal background checks to permit these applicants to obtain both the state and federal background reports directly from the State Bureau of Identification, which will significantly shorten the turnaround time for receipt of these reports.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-07-27","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-07-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB117/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/35d1616478cdb0f685257dda00588fff?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Brian Bushweller"},
{"bill_id":784803,"bill_number":"HJR7","title":"Re-establishing The Committee To Advance Educator Compensation And Careers To Develop An Alternative Compensation Structure And Career Pathway For Educators In Delaware.","description":"Recognizing (1) that many of our educators are assuming greater levels of responsibility and demonstrating leadership in their classrooms and schools, (2) that our current educator compensation system does not reflect the work we value in our educators or provide them with a meaningful career pathway or ability to earn additional compensation for assuming additional responsibility, and (3) that we must retain and attract great educators to ensure that our students are prepared to compete in an increasingly global economy, this bill re-establishes the Committee to Advance Educator Compensation and Careers in addition to establishing two sub-committees: the Educator Work Group and the Technical Advisory Group. The Committee will continue its work in developing a plan for an alternative compensation structure and career pathway for educators aligned with the parameters set forth in Senate Bill No. 254, including providing educators with a meaningful career pathway, including higher starting salaries and recognition for working with high-needs students, and significant leadership opportunities for career advancement that keeps talented educators in the classroom. The Committee must submit updated recommendations to the Governor by March 31st, 2016 with sufficient detail for implementing legislation, and will continue to meet thereafter to issue subsequent recommendations for consideration.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-08-31","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-08-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HJR7/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/8021304f87f11a8185257e5f006fed22?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Kimberly Williams"},
{"bill_id":784811,"bill_number":"HB173","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Disclosure Of Information By The Department Of Education.","description":"The Department of Education often implements policies and educational requirements based upon directives issued by the United States Department of Education. This Bill will require that any directive received by the Department of Education from the Federal Government be automatically disclosed on the Department of Education website without the necessity for making a Freedom of Information Request.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2015-06-10","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Education Committee in House","last_action_date":"2015-06-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB173/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/bddb206a4be8fc2485257e5800615230?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Richard Collins"},
{"bill_id":784820,"bill_number":"HB174","title":"An Act To Amend Title 13 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Child Support.","description":"This Bill will amend the Code to certify that Division of Child Support Enforcement may be a party to a petition seeking to modify child support, and that they are subject to the same conditions as any other person. There is also a change in the requirements for giving notice that will increase the chance that the other party is served with proper notice.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-07-29","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-07-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB174/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/3ca063828d2aa62485257e5f006745aa?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Andria Bennett"},
{"bill_id":784830,"bill_number":"HCR40","title":"Creating The Delaware Anti-dumping And Anti-littering Task Force.","description":"Seeking to address the pervasive problems of littering and illegal dumping in Delaware, this concurrent resolution would create the Delaware Anti-Dumping and Anti-Littering Task Force. The task force would be charged with defining the scope of the problem; developing actionable strategies for curtailing it; and delivering a report to the General Assembly as to how these new policies could be implemented and financed. The task force would be required to issue its report no later than March 15, 2016.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-03-24","last_action":"Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 20 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR40/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/255f34236e612d1885257e44006bcb19?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Richard Collins"},
{"bill_id":784839,"bill_number":"HB175","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Exceptional Children.","description":"A unified sport is an athletic program that combines students with disabilities and students without disabilities to train and compete on the same team. The purpose of a unified sport is to build social inclusion through the platform of sports, and to provide common ground where students with and without disabilities can enjoy the bond that comes from training, goal-setting, and teamwork. Additionally, a unified sport breaks down stereotypes by demonstrating abilities through athletic competition and meaningful involvement, and creates opportunities for students with and without disabilities to share greater understanding and friendship on and off the playing field.  The General Assembly recognizes that unified sports offer benefits to all students and serve as a potential tool for schools that are required to meet Section 504 of the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C.  794, regarding providing extracurricular activities, and 14 Del. Admin. C.  923-7.1 and 7.2. This Act creates a unified sports pilot program in track and field in all high schools operated by a regular or vocational technical school district or by a charter school during the 2015-2016 school year. This Act requires an evaluation of the pilot program to determine the feasibility of making unified sports a permanent part of the regular, vocational technical, and charter school experience. This Act is contingent on funding.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2015-06-10","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (EDUCATION) in House with 2 Favorable, 7 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2015-06-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB175/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/40d1f633047a71e085257daa005022fa?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Melanie Smith"},
{"bill_id":784850,"bill_number":"SB128","title":"An Act To Amend The Charter Of The Board Of Public Works Of The City Of Lewes Relating To Terms Of Office For Directors.","description":"This bill amends the Charter for the Board of Public Works of the City of Lewes to increase the terms for elected Directors from two (2) years to three (3) years.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-07-15","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-07-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB128/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/330d43e1f185742785257e53005237b2?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Ernesto Lopez"},
{"bill_id":784870,"bill_number":"SB127","title":"An Act To Amend The Charter Of The City Of Lewes Relating To The Inclusion Of Annexed Parcels, Absentee Voting In Special Annexation Elections, The Terms Of Office For The Mayor And Members Of City Council, The Period Of Time To File A Certification Of Candidacy, The Manner Of Filling Vacancies On City Council, And The Limitation On Revenue From Real Estate Tax.","description":"This Bill amends the Charter for the City of Lewes to include the Savannah Place and Highland Acres subdivisions as areas annexed into the City. This Bill also aligns absentee voting in special annexation elections with absentee voting for annual municipal elections. Additionally, it increases the terms for the Mayor and members of City Council from two (2) years to three (3) years. This Bill also reduces the period of time to file a certification of candidacy for the annual municipal election from approximately two (2) months to approximately one (1) month. This Bill also revises the manner in which vacancies on City Council are filled, so that no appointee may serve more than two years pursuant to such appointment. Finally, this Bill raises the limitation on revenue raised from the real estate tax from three million dollars ($3,000,000) to three-million five-hundred thousand dollars ($3,500,000).","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-08-04","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-08-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB127/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/45a2f4f715c0f28d85257e5300511cd9?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Ernesto Lopez"},
{"bill_id":784988,"bill_number":"HCR41","title":"Proclaiming The Week Of July 13-17, 2015 As Delaware Local Produce Week.","description":"This Resolution proclaims the week of July 13-17 as Delaware Local Produce Week.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-06-24","last_action":"Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 21 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2015-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR41/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/b78e6851d9716b0885257e52005fc4fe?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Lyndon Yearick"},
{"bill_id":784996,"bill_number":"HB178","title":"An Act To Amend Titles 11 And 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Sterilization, Life And Sustaining Care Of Cats.","description":"This bill encourages spaying, neutering, and vaccination in order to limit the number of unwanted cats and protect the public from rabies and other diseases carried by unvaccinated animals. The bill defines “community cats” and “community cat caretakers” whereby one or more persons may provide food, shelter, or medical treatment for free roaming cats without becoming an “owner” for legal purposes. These cats may be released back into the community with an “ear-tip” to mark them as a vaccinated and spayed/neutered. It also adds community cats to the list of qualifying factors for participation in the state low cost spay/neuter fund.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-07-01","last_action":"Passed by House of Representatives. Votes: Passed 29 YES 10 NO 0 NOT VOTING 2 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB178/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/b1fd7248f4b3978285257e5f0061c308?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Michael Mulrooney"},
{"bill_id":785004,"bill_number":"HB176","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Child Supervision.","description":"This bill identifies the act of leaving a child home alone, an act that is considered when investigating the potential abuse or neglect of a child. As every child and particular situation is unique, this definition allows for a case by case determination of what type of supervision is reasonably appropriate. This bill also clarifies that police officers may retain temporary emergency protective custody of a child that is found left home alone without adequate supervision.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2015-06-11","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (HEALTH & HUMAN DEVELOPMENT) in House with 8 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2015-06-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB176/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/ad172e1b780d5bbc85257e5800747237?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Joseph Miro"},
{"bill_id":785012,"bill_number":"HB177","title":"An Act To Amend Titles 25 And 26 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Public Utilities And The Delaware Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act.","description":"This bill requires utilities to maintain a third party notification system that allows a customer to designate a third party to receive notice prior to a termination of service. This bill also specifically allows condominium and common interest communities to adopt bylaws that require unit owners to designate the unit owners’ association as a third party to receive notification prior to a termination of utility service. Finally, this bill directs the Common Interest Community Ombudsman to promulgate a form bylaw for use by common interest community associations and unit owners to designate the Home Owners’ Association as a third party to receive notification of a termination of service pursuant to any third party notification system.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-09-03","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-09-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB177/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/0357ec301399317b85257e600064c929?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Stephanie Bolden"},
{"bill_id":785019,"bill_number":"HR17","title":"A Resolution To Reaffirm The Sister-state Relationship Between The State Of Delaware And Taiwan.","description":"This Resolution celebrates the fifteenth anniversary of the Sister-State Relationship and reaffirms the relationship between the State of Delaware and the Province of Taiwan.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-06-11","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2015-06-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HR17/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/1883d61e9056eb8985257e19006e551b?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Joseph Miro"},
{"bill_id":785027,"bill_number":"SR8","title":"A Resolution Reaffirming The Sister-state Relationship Between The State Of Delaware And The Province Of Taiwan.","description":"This Resolution celebrates the 15th anniversary of the sister-state relationship of, and reaffirms the relationship between, the State of Delaware and the Province of Taiwan.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-06-11","last_action":"Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 21 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2015-06-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SR8/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/76e71a9025dfd88b85257e2a0052fc13?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bryan Townsend"},
{"bill_id":785035,"bill_number":"SB135","title":"An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Locomotive Idling.","description":"This Act prohibits non-essential idling of locomotives between 8 p.m. and 7 a.m.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-08-14","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-08-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB135/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/83d917e14ba5875c85257e430041e945?OpenDocument","sponsor":"David McBride"},
{"bill_id":785041,"bill_number":"SB129","title":"An Act To Amend Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Private Investigators And Private Security Agencies.","description":"Major venues in Delaware that host in excess of 5000 people at an event, such as Dover International Speedway, have special security needs to ensure public safety. This bill ensures that public safety is a top priority and a venue can staff an additional level of security screening at a minimal inconvenience for the public.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-09-03","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-09-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB129/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/6ed4ac12b2afd7fb85257e5900609cc2?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Brian Bushweller"},
{"bill_id":785048,"bill_number":"SB132","title":"An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Procedures For The Suspension, Nonrenewal, Or Nonduplication Of Driver's Licenses Or Driving Privileges For The Failure To Resolve Motor Vehicle Charges.","description":"This Act provides that driver’s licenses will not be renewed nor will duplicate licenses be issued if there are outstanding fines of fees for minor traffic offenses subject to voluntary assessment until such fees are paid by the license applicant. Licenses will not be suspended in these cases. Suspension is reserved for offenses affecting traffic safety such as reckless driving, driving under the influence, leaving the scene of an accident, multiple speeding or other offenses.  This Act also makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the guidelines of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-08-03","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-08-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB132/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/806fe70434367c7385257e570070ad76?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Margaret Henry"},
{"bill_id":785055,"bill_number":"SB134","title":"An Act To Amend Title 6 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Homeless Persons.","description":"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 by adding Chapter 78, “Homeless Persons Bill of Rights,” which provides basic legal and civil protections and ensures equal treatment for persons experiencing homelessness in Delaware.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-06-11","last_action":"SS 1 for SB 134 - Reported Out of Committee (COMMUNITY/COUNTY AFFAIRS) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2016-05-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB134/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/c81dee14b7c3f49a85257e5800682ca4?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bryan Townsend"},
{"bill_id":785062,"bill_number":"SCR26","title":"Commending The Class Of 2014-2015 Eagle Scouts For Having Attained The Highest Rank One Can Earn In The Boy Scouts Of America.","description":"This Resolution honors the class of 2014-2015 Eagle Scouts for having attained the highest rank one can earn in the Boy Scouts of America.  AUTHOR: Sen. Lawson","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-06-11","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2015-06-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR26/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/0fa81da746fe53b985257e590070456e?OpenDocument","sponsor":"David Lawson"},
{"bill_id":785068,"bill_number":"HB179","title":"An Act To Amend Title 10 And Title 30 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Judgments.","description":"This bill establishes a writ of attachment of tax refunds and lottery winnings. This bill provides a procedure for interception of tax refunds and lottery winnings by the Department of Finance for judgments resulting from a breach of a residential or commercial rental agreement. This bill provides for the opportunity to contest the amount owed in regards to funds seized pursuant to a writ of attachment of tax refunds or lottery winnings. The bill directs the Department of Finance to work with the Courts to develop an electronic system relating to the collection of judgments through tax refunds and lottery winnings. The bill also directs the Courts and Department of Finance to work together and make a recommendation as to the amount of a special fee that is meant to offset the development, implementation and administration of the collection of judgments through tax refunds and lottery winnings.","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2015-07-01","last_action":"Defeated by Senate. Votes: Defeated 9 YES 10 NO 1 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB179/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/fd91c05beadf67c285257e1b00674271?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Quinton Johnson"},
{"bill_id":785077,"bill_number":"SB136","title":"An Act To Amend Title 30 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Utility Taxes.","description":"The 3% Cost Cap for the Renewable Compliance Charge to electric customers established in the Renewable Energy Portfolio Standards Act is being exceeded by the cost of contracts for energy credits that cannot be re-negotiated, or canceled. This Bill provides a mechanism for electric customers to be reimbursed for that portion of their Renewable Compliance Charge that exceeds 3%, up to the total amount of the Utility Tax.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-06-11","last_action":"Assigned to Energy & Transit Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2015-06-11","committee":"Energy & Transit","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB136/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/8d4dbb440337917b85257e530048734e?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Gary Simpson"},
{"bill_id":785083,"bill_number":"SCR24","title":"Recognizing June 15, 2015 As \"delaware Elder Abuse Awareness Day.\"","description":"This Senate Concurrent Resolution recognizes June 15, 2015, as “Delaware Elder Abuse Awareness Day” and encourages all of Delaware’s citizens to learn about how to protect and nurture our elderly citizens.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-06-11","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2015-06-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR24/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/58a8dd381b2f767d85257e58004f54f4?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bethany Hall-Long"},
{"bill_id":785089,"bill_number":"SB133","title":"An Act To Amend The Laws Of Delaware To Allow The Boys And Girls Club Of Delaware, Inc. To Convey The Richard Allen School Property To The Richard Allen Coalition Inc.","description":"This Act allows the Boys And Girls Club of Delaware, Inc. to convey the Richard Allen School property to the Richard Allen Coalition Inc. The deed of the property will continue to include a reversion to the Indian River School District.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-08-12","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-08-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB133/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/e74b8541f68ca65485257e5f006c2d1d?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Brian Pettyjohn"},
{"bill_id":785097,"bill_number":"SB137","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 And Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Establishment Of A Community College Infrastructure Fund.","description":"Delaware’s Community College System plays a critical role in the State’s economy by providing workforce development and transfer education that connects Delawareans with good paying jobs within the State and region. This Act gives the College’s Board of Trustees the authority to issue bonds to finance the cost of major and minor capital improvements, deferred maintenance, and the acquisition of related equipment and educational technology associated therewith and establishes the Community College Infrastructure Fund to pay the principal and interest on such bonds. This Act adopts the county vo-tech structure to finance the Fund by authorizing the College’s Board of Trustees to collect a local property tax subject to a cap.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-06-11","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (FINANCE) in Senate with 5 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2015-06-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB137/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/00b3c5d7235a87a785257e590073e37d?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Harris McDowell"},
{"bill_id":785103,"bill_number":"SB131","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Powers, Duties, Regulations And Orders Of The Department Of Health And Social Services.","description":"This bill resolves technical issues that arise from passage of House Bill 360 of the 147th General Assembly. This bill will ensure that the Department of Health and Social Services the tools and regulatory oversight tailored to ensure Delawareans have access to dialysis services.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-06-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB131/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/19ab9292266a801e85257e5f00654a68?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bethany Hall-Long"},
{"bill_id":785110,"bill_number":"SCR25","title":"Supporting A Goal Of A 100% Issuance Rate Of Survivor Care Plans To Cancer Survivors.","description":"This concurrent resolution is designed to direct the Insurance Commissioner of Delaware and the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services to work with insurance companies and the medical community in order to issue Survivorship Care Plans to 100% of Delaware’s cancer survivors. Survivorship Care Plans are a key tool in treating cancer as a long-term, chronic disease. They assist those who have been diagnosed with cancer manage their long-term care by making their personal medical histories and treatment plans more transparent and portable.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2015-06-11","last_action":"Introduced in House and assigned to Health & Human Development Committee","last_action_date":"2015-06-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR25/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/49e0a7890229dc1485257e3700620084?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Harris McDowell"},
{"bill_id":785116,"bill_number":"SB130","title":"An Act To Amend Title 2, Title 9 And Title 22 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Transportation And Land Use.","description":"This bill defines criteria for any local government to promote economic development by entering into an agreement with the Department of Transportation to create transit-oriented development districts, called \"Complete Community Enterprise Districts\". Complete Community Enterprise Districts may be designated in downtown or urban core areas, traditional towns or villages, or regional activity centers. They are characterized by their mix of land uses, efficient use of public infrastructure, efficient use of public services and multiple modes of public transportation combined with environmentally friendly private transportation.","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2016-04-12","last_action":"SS 2 for SB 130 - Passed by House of Representatives. Votes: Passed 35 YES 2 NO 0 NOT VOTING 4 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2016-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB130/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/b791c6cb59b6ff2285257e2e007ae61b?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Harris McDowell"},
{"bill_id":785549,"bill_number":"HB181","title":"An Act To Amend Title 30 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Personal Income Tax.","description":"This bill creates a new tax bracket at $125,000 with a rate of 7.10%, and an additional bracket at $250,000 with a rate of 7.85%.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2015-06-16","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (REVENUE & FINANCE) in House with 8 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2015-06-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB181/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/8d826e999e4cbe2785257e59006c6be2?OpenDocument","sponsor":"John Kowalko"},
{"bill_id":785551,"bill_number":"HB191","title":"An Act To Amend Title 4 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Alcoholic Liquors.","description":"This bill would facilitate the growth of Delaware licensed craft distilleries by allowing them to expand their businesses within the State by permitting them to sell unfinished bulk neutral spirits to distilleries located within and outside the State. This would recapture tax revenue for the State that is currently being collected outside of the State, as most distilleries currently purchase the bulk neutral spirits for redistillation from outside the State.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-06-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB191/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/13238b7f5f1fc64385257e65005a5d52?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Peter Schwartzkopf"},
{"bill_id":785554,"bill_number":"HB187","title":"An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Taxicab And Limousine License.","description":"This bill adjusts the criminal background check and review period for taxi and limousine drivers to equal what is expected of a driver for a Transportation Network Company such as Uber or Lyft.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-07-27","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-07-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB187/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/d5390e5b85cc189e85257e61005cbb5b?OpenDocument","sponsor":"John Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":785557,"bill_number":"HB182","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of Delaware Code Relating To Personal Income Tax.","description":"This bill lowers the current tax rates by .05% for each bracket. The bill also creates a new tax bracket at $125,000 with a rate of 7.05%, and an additional bracket at $250,000 with a rate of 7.80%. The bill also provides a tiered reduction of the otherwise available itemized deduction based upon the individual’s taxable income.","status_desc":"Stricken","status_date":"2015-06-16","last_action":"Stricken","last_action_date":"2015-06-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB182/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/7e164aa82662ee4b85257e600059884a?OpenDocument","sponsor":"John Kowalko"},
{"bill_id":785559,"bill_number":"HB189","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Dairy Cattle Tail Docking.","description":"This bill establishes the crime of Dairy Cattle Tail Docking as a class A misdemeanor.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2015-06-16","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Judiciary Committee in House","last_action_date":"2015-06-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB189/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/346130c857e0f46a85257e600053add5?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Andria Bennett"},
{"bill_id":785561,"bill_number":"HB192","title":"An Act To Amend Title 22 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Possession Of Firearms, Ammunition, And Explosives In Municipal Buildings And Police Stations By Non-licensed Persons.","description":"This act establishes that municipal governments may pass ordinances regulating the possession of firearms, ammunition, components of firearms, and explosives in municipal buildings and police stations subject to specific requirements. The act further allows municipalities to establish penalties for violation by ordinance.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-08-17","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-08-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB192/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/e3b80fef6297a1df85257e6600523d1f?OpenDocument","sponsor":"John Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":785565,"bill_number":"HB193","title":"An Act To Ament Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Insurance.","description":"The rate for private placement life insurance contracts in amounts over $100,000 shall have a premium tax rate of 0.0%.","status_desc":"Stricken","status_date":"2015-06-16","last_action":"Stricken","last_action_date":"2015-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB193/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/6a3980eb00bd874685257e5f0066d356?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bryon Short"},
{"bill_id":785567,"bill_number":"HB180","title":"An Act To Amend Title 7 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Eel Fishing.","description":"This Act authorizes the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control to manage the eel fishery by regulation in order to adopt limits and sizes that are consistent with the Interstate Fishery Management Plan for American Eel (“Plan”). At present, Delaware’s eel fishing laws are not in compliance with the Plan and Delaware is likely to be subject to enforcement action from the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-02-02","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB180/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/de49a909eb8983ec85257e62004be623?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Debra Heffernan"},
{"bill_id":785570,"bill_number":"HB188","title":"An Act To Amend Title 25 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Rent Increases For Manufactured Housing.","description":"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 to extend an informal or final meeting must be in writing, specifying the date of the continued or extended meeting, signed by the community owner, and approved by the Authority.  This bill also expands the scope of Superior Court’s review to include correction of legal error and the existence of substantial evidence to support the arbitrator’s decision.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-11","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-05-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB188/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/a0d91b8d702177a985257e610052adce?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Paul Baumbach"},
{"bill_id":785572,"bill_number":"HB195","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Unmanned Aircraft Systems.","description":"This bill creates the crime of unlawful use of an unmanned aircraft system. The bill prohibits unmanned aircraft systems from flying over sporting events, concerts, automobile races, festivals, and events at which more than 5000 people are in attendance and critical infrastructure in the State of Delaware. The penalty for the crime is an unclassified misdemeanor for a first offense and a class A misdemeanor for a second or subsequent offense unless injury occurs to a person or property damage occurs as a result of a violation in which case it is a Class G. Felony.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-09-06","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-09-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB195/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/74e6424e476d232085257e66004d5594?OpenDocument","sponsor":"John Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":785574,"bill_number":"HB185","title":"An Act To Amend Title 15, Sections 8030(b) And 8031(a) Of The Delaware Code, Relating To Reporting Requirements Under Delaware’s Campaign Finance Laws.","description":"This bill brings Delaware law more in line with Federal Election Commission requirements. Specifically, the reporting periods would be January 1 through March 30, April 1 through June 30, July 1 through September 30, and October 1 through December 31. This bill retains the 8-day pre-elections reports and eliminates the 30-day pre-elections report. This bill also adds a 2-year period for third-party advertiser reporting for any election period longer than 2 years. The bill takes effect on January 1, 2017.","status_desc":"Stricken","status_date":"2015-06-16","last_action":"Stricken","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB185/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/b2e9ac3c46a213bb85257e5f006215b9?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Earl Jaques"},
{"bill_id":785579,"bill_number":"HB186","title":"An Act To Amend Titles 14 And 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Oversight Of Charter Schools.","description":"Currently, all school districts, including vocational schools, are subject to the Auditor of Accounts. Edits to the November 2010 Charter School Manual removed instructions for charter schools to go through Auditor of Accounts when contracting for audits. There is presently no legislative authority to require charter schools to submit to the Auditor of Accounts processes. This bill adds charter schools to the list of entities for audits through the Auditor of Accounts. The bill takes effect so that the Auditor of Accounts shall conduct postaudits for the time periods starting on or after July 1, 2015.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-06-30","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (EDUCATION) in Senate with 8 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2016-01-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB186/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/a3d49509711d6d2b85257e61005348d1?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Kimberly Williams"},
{"bill_id":785581,"bill_number":"HB184","title":"An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Driver's Licenses.","description":"This bill establishes a mechanism for persons receiving special education services pursuant to an active Individual Education Plan until the age of 21 to receive license to drive.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-10-20","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-10-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB184/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/f5f9f3566173f95a85257e290044393e?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Debra Heffernan"},
{"bill_id":785584,"bill_number":"HB183","title":"An Act To Amend Title 26 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Public Utilities.","description":"This Act extends the existence of the Water Supply Coordinating Council from January 1, 2016, to January 1, 2022.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-07-15","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-07-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB183/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/cf0096aac258e07c85257e62004b3e60?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Debra Heffernan"},
{"bill_id":785587,"bill_number":"HB190","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Forensic Science.","description":"This is a housekeeping bill amending the definition of “biological sample” to include all evidence samples, however collected, for the purposes of identifying DNA.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-08-03","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-08-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB190/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/4cfffdeb68d1787685257e600062b37f?OpenDocument","sponsor":"John Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":785591,"bill_number":"SJR3","title":"Recognizing The Salvation Army In Delaware As It Celebrates Its 125th Anniversary.","description":"This Senate Joint Resolution recognizes the Salvation Army in Delaware on its 125th anniversary.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-10-05","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-10-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SJR3/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/310865cd67936cf385257e5800512425?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Brian Bushweller"},
{"bill_id":785597,"bill_number":"HB196","title":"An Act To Amend Title 30 Of Delaware Code Relating To Personal Income Tax.","description":"This bill lowers the current tax rates by .05% for each bracket. The bill also creates a new tax bracket at $125,000 with a rate of 7.05%, and an additional bracket at $250,000 with a rate of 7.80%. The bill also provides a tiered reduction of the otherwise available itemized deduction based upon the individual’s taxable income.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2015-06-16","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (REVENUE & FINANCE) in House with 2 Favorable, 6 On Its Merits, 3 Unfavorable","last_action_date":"2015-06-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB196/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/c50b0c2b43eee5de85257e660066bb86?OpenDocument","sponsor":"John Kowalko"},
{"bill_id":785602,"bill_number":"SB138","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Research On Medical Marijuana.","description":"Independent, high quality research regarding the safety and efficacy of medical marijuana is important to public and patient safety. This Act allows for rigorous scientific study to assess the safety, effects, and efficacy of cannabis and cannabis compounds for treating medical conditions to be conducted in Delaware in a facility which meets FDA-accepted security and operational standards. This Act provides protections against prosecution, search, seizure, denial of a right or privilege, or disciplinary action solely for acting in accordance with the Delaware Medical Marijuana Act, the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services regulations, federal statutes, and federal regulations.  The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has provided guidelines regarding the study of marijuana in scientifically valid investigations and well-controlled clinical trials, under the procedures of the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA), a component of NIH, oversees the cultivation of research-grade marijuana on behalf of the United States government. This Act also provides that research must be conducted in a facility which meets FDA-accepted security and operational standards; using practices and standards that ensure uniformity, consistency, reliability, reproducibility, quality, and integrity of data; and on plants grown from well-characterized and well-defined seed stock. Author: Senator Sokola","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-07-27","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-07-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB138/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/5e956f10caef078185257e5b0057f1c6?OpenDocument","sponsor":"David Sokola"},
{"bill_id":785608,"bill_number":"SB141","title":"An Act To Amend Title 12 Of The Delaware Code And The Laws Of Delaware Relating To Unclaimed Property.","description":"This legislation modifies Delaware's unclaimed property laws in accordance with the recommendations of the Unclaimed Property Task Force formed pursuant to Senate Concurrent Resolution 59 of the 147th General Assembly.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-07-22","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-07-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB141/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/b1ef84d0cd51792885257e66004fc9bd?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bryan Townsend"},
{"bill_id":785614,"bill_number":"SB140","title":"An Act To Amend Title 30, Title 16 Of The Delaware Code, And The Laws Of Delaware Relating To Nursing Homes And Quality Assessment.","description":"In 2012, the General Assembly passed Senate Bill No. 227 which established the “Quality Assurance Fund” Fees collected under this legislation are placed into the Fund and are in turn matched by federal Medicaid dollars resulting in increased Medicaid reimbursement rates for long term care providers. This bill ensures assessment can go up to, but not exceed, maximum allowed under federal law as prescribed by CMS and repeals sunset date of December 31, 2018. Note that the former 16 Del.C.  10503 (a) (1) and (2) is now found in 16 Del.C.  1182 (a) (1) and(2).","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-06-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB140/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/a0cd8b872a1f9b4d85257e6000595c70?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Harris McDowell"},
{"bill_id":785619,"bill_number":"SB139","title":"An Act To Amend Title 13 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Child Support.","description":"Over the past several years, the federal government and states have begun to place liens on retirement accounts held by noncustodial parents who owe past due child support. This Bill will amend the Delaware Code to include public and private retirement fund accounts by including them in the definition of “account.” Only those accounts that are created and funded voluntarily are included in the definition, thus excluding certain pension and state retirement accounts.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-08-03","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-08-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB139/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/0f0aa7d84668da8b85257daa005af89d?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Ernesto Lopez"},
{"bill_id":785625,"bill_number":"SB142","title":"An Act To Amend Title 31 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Preventative And Urgent Dental Care For Medicaid Recipients.","description":"This Bill expands Delaware’s Public Assistance Code to provide preventative and urgent dental care to all eligible Medicaid recipients. Payments for preventative or urgent dental care treatments shall be subject to a $10.00 recipient co-pay and the total amount of dental care assistance provided to an eligible recipient shall not exceed $1,000.00 per year, except that an additional $1,500.00 may be authorized on an emergency basis for urgent dental care treatments through a review process established by the State Dental DirectorBegin Synopsis Here","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-06-14","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Health & Human Development Committee in House","last_action_date":"2016-06-15","committee":"Health & Human Development","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB142/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/8bad7c4360dd65ab85257dcc00700d32?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bethany Hall-Long"},
{"bill_id":785680,"bill_number":"HB198","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Safe School And Recreation Zones.","description":"This bill enlarges the scope of a criminal charge of Possession of a Weapon in a Safe School and Recreation Zone. Currently, the definition of a “Safe School and Recreation Zone” focuses on buildings and structures used as a recreation center, athletic field or sports stadium. It does not expressly apply to parks used as a recreation area or to parkland under 9 Del. C.  8110(a)(2). The term \"parkland\" in that section is defined as: real property, including improvements erected thereon and fixtures attached thereto, used primarily for recreational purposes and dedicated as parkland, public open space, private open space or other public use on a recorded subdivision plan, or through valid and binding restrictive covenants, provided that: a. The property is not used by the civic organization or by any other person so as to benefit any officer, trustee, director, shareholder, member, employee, contributor or bondholder of the organization or operator or any other person through the distribution of profits or the payment of excessive compensation; b. The property is used for recreational purposes; and c. The use of the property is open, without charge, to the public, or to members of the civic organization, or to the residents of the neighborhood, or to residents of the community or to residents of the subdivision in which the property is located, regardless of sex, race, creed, color or national origin.","status_desc":"Stricken","status_date":"2015-06-17","last_action":"Stricken","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB198/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/4f4fbd8cb5c83bed85257e3700631de5?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Gerald Brady"},
{"bill_id":785686,"bill_number":"HB200","title":"An Act To Amend Titles 9, 21, And 22 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Accessible Parking Spaces.","description":"This Act adds provisions to Title 21 defining accessible parking spaces, incorporating federal standards for accessible parking spaces found in the Americans with Disabilities Act and adding additional requirements that enhance these standards and better reflect the needs of persons with disabilities in Delaware. The Act increases the penalty associated with violating the statute that prohibits individuals who do not possess a parking placard or special license plate from parking in accessible parking spaces, or in the access aisles located next to accessible parking spaces. This Act adds provisions in Titles 9 and 22 of the Delaware Code to require county and municipal governments to adopt regulations and ordinances incorporating these requirements for accessible parking spaces, including the requirement that property owners have a permit and inspection for new or modified accessible parking spaces, in order to increase compliance and uniformity statewide.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-06-17","last_action":"HS 1 for HB 200 - Amendment HA 1 - Introduced and Placed With Bill","last_action_date":"2016-06-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB200/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/ea3d10203b25285f85257e5800733662?OpenDocument","sponsor":"John Viola"},
{"bill_id":785692,"bill_number":"HB194","title":"An Act To Amend Title 7 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Linear Water And Wastewater Utility Projects.","description":"The expansion of modern drinking water distribution systems and wastewater collection systems by local governments and regulated utilities is of paramount importance to the protection and conservation of the water resources of Delaware. This bill encourages the expansion of water and wastewater systems by providing an exemption for linear utility projects not greater than 25 feet in width from erosion and sediment control regulations that are overly burdensome on such projects.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-08-10","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-08-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB194/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/6afb58a42c5c4d7a85257e4d005db2fd?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Daniel Short"},
{"bill_id":785698,"bill_number":"HB199","title":"An Act To Amend The Charter Of The Town Of Milton Relating To Its Enumerated Powers.","description":"This bill amends the Charter of the Town of Milton. Section 1 removes a limitation on the Town’s ability to adopt appropriate zoning and construction regulations for areas specifically near ponds, lakes, and rivers. The Town has adopted via ordinance construction and zoning regulations, with the latter being authorized in Chapter 3, Title 22 of the Delaware Code without the limitation presently in the Charter.  Section 2 involves the limit on the amount of real property taxes that the Town may levy and collect. Specifically, the bill substitutes a percentage for the “hard cap” of $1,000,000. This is in recognition of continued growth and development adding to the taxable base, as well as the increase in property values reflected in the last Town-wide assessment. These developments have contributed to the Town approaching the $1,000,000 mark, which functionally serves as a limit on the Town’s ability to allow continued growth. Section 3 resolves a potential ambiguity between the Town Charter and Chapter 16, Title 22 of the Delaware Code. The Charter currently limits the Town’s realty transfer tax to half of the State’s transfer tax. Thus, under current wording of the Charter, the Town would be allowed to collect a transfer tax of 1% if the State collects a tax of 2%. However, Title 22, Section 1601 of the Delaware Code authorizes municipalities to collect a transfer tax not be greater than 1.5% of the value of the real property. The bill incorporates by reference the percentage limitation from the Delaware Code.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-09-03","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-09-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB199/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/50bd2de67fdf824985257e670058510e?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Stephen Smyk"},
{"bill_id":785704,"bill_number":"HB197","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Financial Reports By Lobbyists.","description":"The additional language in the statute specifically citing ‘members of the General Assembly’ creates a loophole in the law which requires lobbyists to report campaign contributions given to elected state officials (Governor, Lt. Governor, Treasurer, Auditor, Insurance Commissioner) as gifts. Campaign contributions are required to be reported to the Elections Commission pursuant to Title 15 Chapter 80.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-08-10","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-08-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB197/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/443d6161e100f2d285257e5b004a97f5?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Ruth Briggs King"},
{"bill_id":785705,"bill_number":"SCR28","title":"Recognizing The Importance Of Diverting Organic Waste Out Of Landfills And Recycling Them Into A Useable Energy.","description":"Recognizing The Importance Of Diverting Organic Waste Out Of Landfills And Recycling Them Into A Useable Energy.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-06-17","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2015-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR28/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/4b4a641e14204db685257e1200586f35?OpenDocument","sponsor":"David McBride"},
{"bill_id":785726,"bill_number":"SB144","title":"An Act To Amend Titles 11, 16 And 31 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Background Checks For Child-serving Entities.","description":"The Joseph R. “Beau” Biden III Child Protection Act is the result of the work of the Delaware Background Checks Task Force, which was established by Executive Order 42. This legislation will consolidate into one chapter and section of the code the background checks that must be completed for individuals who seek to work or volunteer for a child-serving entity. The legislation will address inconsistencies as to what types of background checks those individuals who seek to work or volunteer for a child-serving entity must have and the types of criminal convictions and/or what level of entrance on the Child Protection Registry will prohibit an individual from working or volunteering with such an entity. Finally, this legislation includes individuals who seek to work with a private school or youth camp, who previous to this legislation, were not required to have background checks on staff or volunteers.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-08-11","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-08-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB144/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/0743fb73c85837d085257e5900723558?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Karen Peterson"},
{"bill_id":785727,"bill_number":"SB143","title":"An Act To Amend Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Profession And Occupation Of Optometry.","description":"An Act To Amend Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Profession And Occupation Of Optometry.","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2016-06-28","last_action":"SS 1 for SB 143 - Passed by House of Representatives. Votes: Passed 38 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 3 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2016-06-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB143/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/ef5b999c108deb7e85257e4300717f8a?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Brian Bushweller"},
{"bill_id":785728,"bill_number":"SB145","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Health And Safety, Nursing Assistants And Certified Nursing Assistants.","description":"This bill imposes a renewal fee for the recertification application of a certified nursing assistant.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-07-28","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-07-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB145/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/8e2a703d193a4ca185257e67005f9980?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Robert Marshall"},
{"bill_id":785729,"bill_number":"SB146","title":"An Act To Amend Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Board Of Dentistry And Dental Hygiene.","description":"Section 1 of this bill updates the Delaware Code relating to the Delaware Board of Dentistry and Dental Hygiene regarding the qualifications of licensure for dental hygienists and dentists to eliminate pending criminal charges as a basis to deny an application. A pending criminal charge that may ultimately be dismissed or of which a person may be exonerated should not be a license application disqualifier.  Section 2 of this bill adds a provision giving a licensed dentist or licensed dental hygienist the option to place his or her license on inactive status at the time of renewal instead of allowing the license to lapse. This bill would bring the Board of Dentistry and Dental Hygiene in line with most other board statutes that allow for inactive status.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-07-19","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-07-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB146/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/a6e220d4d63f5c2085257e58006beb97?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Nicole Poore"},
{"bill_id":785730,"bill_number":"SJR4","title":"Establishing The Education Funding Improvement Commission To Review And Make Recommendations To Modernize And Improve Delaware's System For Funding Public Education.","description":"While Delaware is deeply committed to preparing every child to reach his or her full potential and succeed in the new economy, the State will not be able to build a world-class education system for its children without modernizing the 70-year-old education funding system. This Joint Resolution establishes the Education Funding Improvement Commission to conduct a comprehensive review of Delaware’s public education funding system and make recommendations to modernize and strengthen the system. The Commission will include stakeholders from across the education system and will submit a report and recommendations to the Governor and General Assembly no later than March 31, 2016.  Author: Senator Sokola","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-08-04","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-08-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SJR4/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/f03bcaf15fbf47c585257e6600560ea1?OpenDocument","sponsor":"David Sokola"},
{"bill_id":785945,"bill_number":"HB204","title":"An Act To Amend Titles 3 And 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Animal Cruelty.","description":"This bill revises the procedure for impounding an animal which has allegedly been the subject of cruelty. The bill also creates a civil cause of action for Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals to file suit against any person who engaged in cruelty to an animal. There is an express exemption from the ground of abandonment for releasing a cat as part of the Trap, Neuter and Release Program. Upon a finding of cruelty, the defendant is liable to the plaintiff for liquidated damages of $2,500 to cover the plaintiff’s litigation costs, as well as court costs. Also, any person who commits cruelty to an animal is then prohibited from owning or possessing an animal for up to 5 years, except for commercial farms. A second concurrent or subsequent act of cruelty extends the prohibition another 5 years. A third concurrent or subsequent act of cruelty results in a permanent prohibition of owning or possessing an animal, without exception.","status_desc":"Stricken","status_date":"2015-06-18","last_action":"Stricken","last_action_date":"2016-01-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB204/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/a37fb70c6817a2cc85257e03005fb644?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Sean Lynn"},
{"bill_id":785955,"bill_number":"HCR43","title":"Recognizing June 19, 2015, As “juneteenth Independence Day” In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This resolution proclaims June 19, 2015, as Juneteenth 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 appropriate activities and events.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-06-24","last_action":"Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 21 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2015-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR43/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/0353356ad79f9a5485257e54006a9294?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Stephanie Bolden"},
{"bill_id":785966,"bill_number":"HR18","title":"Recognizing Sunday, June 21, 2015 As Father's Day In Delaware And Commending All Fathers For Their Support In Their Children's Lives.","description":"Recognizing Sunday, June 21, 2015 As Father's Day In Delaware And Commending All Fathers For Their Support In Their Children's Lives.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-06-18","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2015-06-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HR18/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/55e532399c8d5c3585257e68005a096b?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Ruth Briggs King"},
{"bill_id":785978,"bill_number":"HB203","title":"An Act To Amend Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Bail Bond Agents.","description":"This bill clarifies the original intent of House Bill No. 151 of the 147th General Assembly, which substantially revised the law relating to bail agent licensure and oversight, that individuals or businesses that loan or otherwise provide funds to bail agents for purposes of furnishing bail are themselves required to be licensed as bail agents. Section 3 of this bill clarifies that the duties of bail agents as set forth in Section 4333B(b) apply both to individual property bail agents and business entity licensees and also grants the Commissioner the authority to request from licensees financial statements and balance sheets in a form required by the Commissioner, bank statements and other information deemed necessary by the Commissioner in her review of the business operations of licensees under this Chapter. Section 4 of this bill (i) requires the automatic suspension of a bail entity’s license if such entity’s designated responsible individual licensee is no longer in good standing and (ii) dictates that a designated responsible individual licensee is responsible for the business entity’s failure to comply with the relevant insurance laws. Sections 5 and 6 of this bill correct a typographical error in the original statute. Section 6 also sets forth the procedure for requesting a hearing in connection with a license application denial, which is consistent with the procedures set forth in Chapter 17 of the Insurance Code for producers. Section 7 of this bill includes additional record maintenance requirements in connection with the use of bail funders. The bill creates a standard term (“bail agent business entity”) to refer to business entities that advertise and act as bail agents and standardizes the use of the phrase throughout the subchapter.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2015-06-18","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Judiciary Committee in House","last_action_date":"2015-06-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB203/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/2531d62295850fe585257e43007387f7?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Helene Keeley"},
{"bill_id":785988,"bill_number":"HCR42","title":"Recognizing The Young Men From Across The State Of Delaware Participating In The 2015 Session Of Delaware's Boys State.","description":"This Resolution recognizes the young men participating in the 2015 session of Delaware's Boys State and commends its sponsor, the American Legion Department of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-06-18","last_action":"Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 21 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2015-06-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR42/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/84396e6cc2d3514685257e6600434af9?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Peter Schwartzkopf"},
{"bill_id":786000,"bill_number":"HB205","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Anatomical Gifts And Studies.","description":"Delaware’s Uniform Anatomical Gift Act (UAGA), was last updated in 1998. Since then, federal law and clinical practice surrounding organ and tissue donation has changed. To that end, the bill updates the provisions of existing Delaware law to provide consistency with federal law, ensure clinical best practices and to facilitate increased donor designation rates.  The bill incorporates input from stakeholder groups, including the hospitals, practitioners and state agencies that have an important role in this area. Specifically the bill addresses three key areas. First, to better align with clinical best practices, the bill revises the hierarchy of who may authorize donation more closely to hospital practice. The bill facilitates processes for the timely and rapid determination of a gift and incorporates current practice by providing for collaboration with the medical examiner when necessary, facilitating both donation and forensic investigations. Second, to enhance organ and tissue donor awareness, the bill updates current language regarding inclusion of the donor designation on driver’s licenses and incorporates existing DelDOT initiatives regarding donor designation. The bill also formally recognizes the existing driver’s license registry as the “Donate Life Delaware Registry”. Third, in terms of public health and safety, the bill reinforces the purposes for which anatomical gifts can be used and extends public health protections to safeguard the interests of Delawareans. The bill also ensures the privacy of donors and recipients.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-09-03","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-09-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB205/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/831581bc387f991285257e68005c7ab4?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Michael Barbieri"},
{"bill_id":786010,"bill_number":"SCR27","title":"Establishing A Clean Water And Flood Abatement Task Force.","description":"This concurrent resolution establishes a Clean Water and Flood Abatement Task Force.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-06-18","last_action":"Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 19 YES 1 NO 0 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2015-06-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR27/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/90f1d4afeba81a2f85257e66006fd24e?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bryan Townsend"},
{"bill_id":786021,"bill_number":"SB147","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Violent Felonies.","description":"This bill adds  1448(c) to the list of violent felonies under  4201(c).","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2015-06-25","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (JUDICIARY) in House with 8 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2016-01-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB147/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/9ceefdef4c63fb6185257e68006879bd?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bryan Townsend"},
{"bill_id":786149,"bill_number":"HB202","title":"An Act To Amend Title 7 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Recycling And Waste Reduction.","description":"This bill expands upon the existing at-store recycling program regarding the use of single-use plastic bags. The existing requirements will continue, however stores subject to this program will now be required to charge 5 cents for every single use carryout bag that is provided to customers. There are also reporting requirements to help track the fees that are charged and the distribution of the single use bags. This reporting will detail the manner in which these funds are expended, as the stores will be authorized to use the fees that are collected in order to promote the use and distribution of reusable bags. Penalties will be imposed for violating the requirements of this program. The purpose of the bill, as detailed in the preamble, is to clean up our communities and watersheds, reduce storm water and trash management costs to taxpayers, and promote the health and safety of watersheds and wildlife. This bill becomes effective on December 2, 2016 at which time the existing at-store plastic bag recycling program will expire (and be re-incorporated into the new program).","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-06-19","last_action":"Amendment HA 4 - Introduced and Placed With Bill","last_action_date":"2016-06-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB202/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/f7508385481e70d285257e68005cb2a3?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Deborah Hudson"},
{"bill_id":786272,"bill_number":"HCR46","title":"Encouraging The Police Chiefs' Council To Develop And Adopt A Single Uniform Policy Regarding The Implementation Of Body-worn Cameras.","description":"This concurrent resolution strongly encourages the Delaware Police Chiefs’ Council, in consultation with the Office of the Attorney General and the Department of Safety and Homeland Security, to develop and adopt a uniform policy regarding the implementation of body-worn cameras for law-enforcement agencies.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-06-24","last_action":"Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 21 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2015-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR46/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/da5e549d0a15445a85257e61006272cb?OpenDocument","sponsor":"John Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":786277,"bill_number":"HR19","title":"Recognizing June 2015 As Immigrant Heritage Month In Delaware.","description":"This resolution designates June 2015 as Immigrant Heritage Month in Delaware.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-06-23","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2015-06-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HR19/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/0c348cec904a74aa85257e660052b818?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Joseph Miro"},
{"bill_id":786281,"bill_number":"HB207","title":"An Act Proposing An Amendment To Section 2, Article Ii Of The Delaware Constitution Relating To Terms Of Office Of Members Of The General Assembly.","description":"This is the first leg of a constitutional amendment that would increase the term of office for members of the House of Representatives to four years and members of the Senate to six years.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2015-06-23","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to House Administration Committee in House","last_action_date":"2015-06-23","committee":"Administration","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB207/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/b013ce37990fef9685257e1300466e6d?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Stephanie Bolden"},
{"bill_id":786285,"bill_number":"HB209","title":"An Act To Amend Title 9 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Parking.","description":"This bill amends the zoning authority for the 3 counties to expressly provide that each county may, via its zoning processes, regulate parking and parking areas.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-08-04","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-08-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB209/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/d46197cddd2e989685257e680077e525?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Gerald Brady"},
{"bill_id":786289,"bill_number":"HCR44","title":"Proclaiming The Week Of October 25-31, 2015, As \"delaware Pro Bono Celebration Week.\"","description":"By way of this Resolution the General Assembly hereby recognizes the importance of pro bono legal services to the many citizens of Delaware and does hereby recognize the week of October 25-31, 2015, as “Delaware’s Pro Bono Celebration Week.”","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-06-24","last_action":"Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 21 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2015-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR44/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/47645ce91ddd1a6985257e5f0067f9dd?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Melanie Smith"},
{"bill_id":786294,"bill_number":"HB210","title":"An Act To Amend Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Insurance.","description":"This bill sets the premium tax rate for individual or 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 of $100,000.","status_desc":"Stricken","status_date":"2015-06-23","last_action":"Stricken","last_action_date":"2016-01-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB210/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/23fcc38868d611b685257e6d005990ba?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bryon Short"},
{"bill_id":786297,"bill_number":"HB208","title":"An Act To Amend Title 4 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Alcoholic Liquors.","description":"Under Title 4,  514(h), motorsports speedways are allowed to permit patrons to bring their own alcoholic beverages with them for their own personal consumption. Right now, only Dover International Speedway meets the seating capacity identified in the Motorsports Speedway definition. This amendment will lower the seating capacity within the definition to allow other motorsport speedways, such as the Delaware International Speedway in Delmar, to qualify for this exception.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-07-15","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-07-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB208/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/95105b48cfa4bc9585257e680079ea64?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Daniel Short"},
{"bill_id":786302,"bill_number":"HB206","title":"An Act To Amend Title 30 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Personal Income Tax.","description":"This bill will add 4 new check-off donation boxes on the Delaware personal income tax return whereby individuals may choose to donate a portion of their tax refund, or designate an amount in addition to the tax they owe that will be transferred by the Division of Revenue to one of the following organizations: Food Bank of Delaware, Sussex County Habitat for Humanity, Central Delaware Habitat for Humanity, or Habitat for Humanity of New Castle County.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (FINANCE) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2016-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB206/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/b46173223709115585257e68006addb7?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Paul Baumbach"},
{"bill_id":786305,"bill_number":"HCR45","title":"Recognizing African American Contributions To World War One Efforts On Behalf Of The State Of Delaware.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution recognizes the contributions of Delaware’s African American military and civilian contributions to the World War One efforts of the United States.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-06-24","last_action":"Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 21 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2015-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR45/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/27c0a0a18cbf4afb85257e6600675047?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Stephanie Bolden"},
{"bill_id":786307,"bill_number":"SB152","title":"An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Ice And Snow On Certain Exposed Surfaces Of A Moving Vehicle.","description":"This Act places a duty on the drivers of motor vehicles to clean ice and snow off of their vehicles prior to driving on the State’s highways. Greater penalties are provided for ice or snow dislodging from a moving vehicle and causing physical injury or property damage.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-06-28","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Public Safety & Homeland Security Committee in House","last_action_date":"2016-06-29","committee":"Public Safety & Homeland Security","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB152/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/f34a599fbaa0b63685257e59006e7d13?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Gregory Lavelle"},
{"bill_id":786308,"bill_number":"HB201","title":"An Act To Amend Title 9 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Possession Of Firearms, Ammunition, And Explosives In County Buildings And Police Stations By Non-licensed Persons.","description":"This act establishes that county governments may pass ordinances regulating the possession of firearms, ammunition, components of firearms, and explosives in county buildings and police stations subject to specific requirements. The act further allows counties to establish penalties for violation by ordinance.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-08-17","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-08-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB201/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/28b83a6b8f43db3185257e6d00735fd4?OpenDocument","sponsor":"John Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":786310,"bill_number":"SCR31","title":"Applying For A Convention Of The States Under Article V Of The United States Constitution To Propose Certain Amendments Relating To The Federal Government.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution applies to Congress for a convention of the states, under the provisions of Article V of the United States Constitution to propose amendments relating to the federal government.  AUTHOR: Sen. Lawson","status_desc":"Stricken","status_date":"2015-06-23","last_action":"Stricken","last_action_date":"2016-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR31/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/d8a85e79131a08f485257e510057df3e?OpenDocument","sponsor":"David Lawson"},
{"bill_id":786312,"bill_number":"SB149","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Properties Owned By The State.","description":"This legislation removes the disparate treatment of counties, making all three county seats eligible for the same percentage of reimbursement of real property taxes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-06-23","last_action":"Assigned to Community/County Affairs Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2015-06-23","committee":"Community/County Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB149/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/8e639269a831ed3e85257e66005e4ac7?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Brian Bushweller"},
{"bill_id":786314,"bill_number":"SB150","title":"An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Rules Of The Road.","description":"This bill allows that penalties for violations of rules of the road are enhanced when a victim is vulnerable user (as defined) of a right-of-way who experiences serious physical injury. It expands vulnerable user protection from careless or inattentive driving violations to all rules of the road.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-06-30","last_action":"SS 1 for SB 150 - Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 21 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2016-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB150/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/4fa682783b95866285257e43005ecac2?OpenDocument","sponsor":"David Sokola"},
{"bill_id":786315,"bill_number":"SJR5","title":"Creating A Delaware Motion Picture And Television Development Commission.","description":"This Senate Joint Resolution creates a Delaware Motion Picture and Television Development Commission.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-07-15","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-07-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SJR5/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/d9021890237e9aee85257e6800773b47?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Harris McDowell"},
{"bill_id":786318,"bill_number":"SB148","title":"An Act To Amend Title 31 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Urgent And Preventative Dental Care For Pregnant Medicaid Recipients.","description":"This Bill expands Delaware’s Public Assistance Code to provide urgent and preventive dental care for eligible Medicaid recipients who are pregnant or become pregnant while receiving assistance.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-06-23","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES) in Senate with 5 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2015-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB148/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/84aaeacac564ea4085257e5f0051a9c2?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bethany Hall-Long"},
{"bill_id":786320,"bill_number":"SB151","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Genetic Information.","description":"This bill addresses informed consent for disclosing genetic information by adding those individuals authorized to access EMR and DHIN.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-07-27","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-07-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB151/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/d358916522dd876e85257e140067563b?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bethany Hall-Long"},
{"bill_id":786373,"bill_number":"SB153","title":"An Act To Amend The Delaware Code Relating To Crimes And Criminal Procedure Involving Children.","description":"This Act provides clarity by eliminating language struck down by the courts, making conflicting definitions and offenses consistent, and correcting oversights of language changes made necessary by previous legislation.  Section 1 eliminates language that the Delaware Supreme Court struck down in Hughes v. State, 653 A.2d 241 (1994) for equal protection and due process violations. Section 2 through 7 makes the description of sex offenses and sex offenders in Chapter 5 of Title 11 consistent with the most complete list in  4121(a)(4) of Title 11; adds  1112B of Title 11, promoting sexual solicitation of a child, to those provisions defining the offense of “dangerous crime against a child” and “sex offender unlawful conduct toward a child”; clarifies the definition of “child”; and adds the child abuse misdemeanor to those offenses that if done in sight or hearing of a related child qualifies as endangering the welfare of a child. Section 8 adds the following offenses often targeting children to those considered by Chapter 35 of Title 11 to warrant the admissibility of out-of-court statements by child victims under 11 years old regarding acts constituting such offense: Human Trafficking, Dealing in Children, Violation of Privacy, Promoting Prostitution of a Person less than 18 years old, Promoting Prostitution of a Person Less than 16 years old, and Obscenity to a Person less than 18 years old. The offenses currently addressed by Chapter 35 of Title 11 are: Unlawful Imprisonment in the First Degree, Kidnapping in the First and Second Degrees, Endangering the Welfare of a Child, Sexual Exploitation of a Child, Dealing in Child Pornography, Possession of Child Pornography, and Sexual Solicitation of a Child. Section 9 clarifies the offenses that require community notification of a sex offender and that, for this purpose, an adjudication for such an offense has the same consequence as conviction; makes a technical correction referencing the appropriate subsection under which one would be designated a sex offender; and describes rather than references the elements of a kidnapping offense that qualify the offender for a Tier III sex offender status. Section 10 adds Child Abuse in the First, Second, and Third Degrees and Promoting Sexual Solicitation of a Child to the crimes listed in the Victims’ Bill of Rights and makes a technical correction to Sexual Solicitation of a Child in the same list. This Act also makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the guidelines of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual. Author: Senator Henry","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-09-03","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-09-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB153/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/9935a6c726aeea8985257e5800732f55?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Margaret Henry"},
{"bill_id":786385,"bill_number":"SB154","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Uniform Controlled Substances Act.","description":"This Act provides the Court of Common Pleas original, but non-exclusive, jurisdiction over misdemeanor charges of possession, use, or consumption of prescription, non-controlled substances; controlled substances; or counterfeit controlled substances.  This Act reflects  4795, Title 16 of the Delaware Code as it exists following the enactment of House Bill No. 39, as amended, 80 Del. Laws, c. 38, on June 18, 2015, and amends both the version of  4795, Title 16 effective today and the version effective following the effective date of House Bill No. 39, as amended. This Act also makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the guidelines of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-09-03","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-09-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB154/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/f1dda3e26d5079e185257e51004bba65?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Margaret Henry"},
{"bill_id":786405,"bill_number":"HB211","title":"An Act To Amend Title 10 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Juvenile Delinquency Proceedings And The Use Of Restraints On A Child.","description":"This Act limits the use of shackles and other physical restraints on children appearing in juvenile delinquency proceedings except in situations where the court determines that the use of restraints is necessary and there are no less restrictive alternatives that will prevent flight or physical harm to the child or other courtroom participants.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-09-06","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-09-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB211/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/c3821845614c435585257e6d006d0444?OpenDocument","sponsor":"James Johnson"},
{"bill_id":786410,"bill_number":"HCR47","title":"Requesting That The Public Service Commission Consider Giving Special Consideration To Meeting The Requirements Of The Renewable Energy Portfolio Standards Act (repsa) Only To Projects Utilizing Eligible Energy Resources.","description":"This resolution provides that the Public Service Commission should consider only approving electricity generating projects being developed to assist the state in meeting its Renewable Energy Portfolio Standards that utilize eligible energy resources, and to consider certifying new renewable installations that are generated from projects developed after the enactment of this legislation that utilize only eligible energy resources.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2015-06-24","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (ENERGY) in House with 2 Favorable, 3 On Its Merits, 1 Unfavorable","last_action_date":"2016-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR47/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/ab8d275438b1220c85257e66005298f9?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Paul Baumbach"},
{"bill_id":786414,"bill_number":"HR20","title":"Recognizing June 24, 2015 As \"staff Appreciation Day\" In The House Of Representatives.","description":"This Resolution recognizes Wednesday, June 24, 2015, as “Staff Appreciation Day” in the House of Representatives.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-06-24","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2015-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HR20/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/72bb1c8b9e0a8ccd85257e670052d0a8?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Peter Schwartzkopf"},
{"bill_id":786416,"bill_number":"SCR29","title":"Establishing The Behavioral And Mental Health Task Force To Examine Mental Health In The State Of Delaware And Make Recommendations For The Improvement Of Services And The Mental Healthcare System.","description":"This concurrent resolution establishes the Behavioral and Mental Health Task Force to examine mental health in the State of Delaware and make recommendations for the improvement of services and the mental healthcare system.  Author: Senator Hall-Long","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-06-24","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR29/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/834ed52f1b2e3a9785257e6a005be5f0?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bethany Hall-Long"},
{"bill_id":786417,"bill_number":"SCR33","title":"Extending Best Wishes For A Full Recovery To Maryland Governor Larry Hogan As He Announces His Diagnosis Of Cancer.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution extends best wishes, thoughts, and prayers to Maryland Governor Larry Hogan for a speedy recovery as he announces his diagnosis of non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-06-24","last_action":"Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 21 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2015-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR33/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/9837a097221fc28a85257e6e006de3e1?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Colin Bonini"},
{"bill_id":786420,"bill_number":"SB156","title":"An Act To Amend Title 7 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Import, Sale, Purchase, Trade, Barter Or Possession Of Ivory And Rhinoceros Horn.","description":"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 Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control. The bill would make a violation of this act, or any rule, regulation, or order adopted pursuant to this provision a misdemeanor subject to specified criminal penalties. By creating a new crime, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program. In addition to the specified criminal penalties, the bill would authorize the Department to impose a civil penalty of up to $10,000 for a violation of this act or any rule, regulation, or order adopted pursuant to this act. The bill would authorize the Department to permit the purchase, sale, offer for sale, possession with intent to sell, or importation with intent to sell ivory or rhinoceros horn for educational or scientific purposes by a bona fide educational or scientific institution if certain criteria are satisfied.","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2016-04-14","last_action":"SS 1 for SB 156 - Amendment HA 1 - Introduced and Placed With Bill","last_action_date":"2016-05-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB156/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/d1a2a0e3b751830d85257e6700676440?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Karen Peterson"},
{"bill_id":786422,"bill_number":"SCR30","title":"Establishing A Clean Water And Flood Abatement Task Force.","description":"This concurrent resolution establishes a Clean Water and Flood Abatement Task Force.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-06-24","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR30/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/71fe3772531b587885257e6d00537a85?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bryan Townsend"},
{"bill_id":786424,"bill_number":"SCR32","title":"Requesting An Advisory Opinion Of The Justices.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution requests an Opinion of the Justices as to whether  4, Article VIII of the Delaware Constitution requires the passage of the annual Budget Bill by a three-fourths vote due to the inclusion of appropriations to the University of Delaware and to Delaware State University.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-06-24","last_action":"Assigned to Executive Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2015-06-24","committee":"Executive","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR32/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/ca4fc2d4b58bd22d85257e6100493562?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Colin Bonini"},
{"bill_id":786427,"bill_number":"SB155","title":"An Act To Amend Title 15 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Campaign Contributions And Expenditures.","description":"This Act amends Delaware campaign finance laws to permit political parties to establish a segregated bank account, known as a building fund, to be used pay for telephone and other communications services and for the rental or purchase of equipment, office supplies, or an office or building. This Act also contains disclosure and reporting requirements related to a political party’s building fund.  This Act also makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the guidelines of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-06-24","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES/ELECTIONS) in Senate with 1 Favorable, 2 On Its Merits, 1 Unfavorable","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB155/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/aec446cf5a87eb1685257dee00587fa7?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Margaret Henry"},
{"bill_id":786430,"bill_number":"SJR6","title":"Declaring That The New Castle Division Of Motor Vehicles Be Named The Karen L. Johnson Division Of Motor Vehicles.","description":"This joint resolution names the New Castle DMV facility after former Secretary of Public Safety, Karen L. Johnson.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-11-04","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-11-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SJR6/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/39cf6c627e83357385257e6d006e0b0f?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Patricia Blevins"},
{"bill_id":786509,"bill_number":"HB212","title":"An Act To Amend Title 30 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Business Tax Credits.","description":"This Bill will establish a tax credit for any business with operations in Delaware that hires a new full time employee in an amount that is equal to the amount of workers compensation and unemployment insurance payments that the employer makes on behalf of that employer. The employers will be able to claim 100% of the tax in the first year of new employment, 75% in the second year, and 25% in the third year. The Tax Credit will be based off the number of full time employees that were employed in the year preceding the first year a tax credit is claimed. The Bill requires that employers with 21-50 employees hire 5 new employees before they are eligible for the tax credit, and employers with 51+ employees hire 10 new employees before they are eligible for the tax credit. This bill will become effective the January 1 following its enactment. The Credit will expire for any tax year that begins after December 31, 2021.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-06-25","last_action":"Amendment HA 1 - Introduced and Placed With Bill","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB212/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/ddfb103ed65b3de585257e590066bce1?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Richard Collins"},
{"bill_id":786517,"bill_number":"SCR35","title":"Recognizing The Importance Of Diverting Organic Waste Out Of Landfills And Recycling Them Into A Useable Energy.","description":"This resolution establishes a task force to discuss and evaluate the most effective and efficient way to recycle organic waste within Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-06-25","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2015-06-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR35/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/fa73d5eeaf2bfb2b85257e6f00522fb1?OpenDocument","sponsor":"David McBride"},
{"bill_id":786530,"bill_number":"SCR34","title":"Establishing The Complex Chronic Disease Task Force To Examine Complex Chronic Disease Management In Delaware And Make Recommendations For The Improvement Of Services And Access To High Quality Care.","description":"This concurrent resolution establishes the Complex Chronic Disease Task Force to examine complex chronic disease management in Delaware and make recommendations for the improvement of services and access to high quality care.  Author: Senator Hall-Long","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-06-25","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR34/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/4e51c7b72c8293ea85257e6d00719424?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bethany Hall-Long"},
{"bill_id":786549,"bill_number":"SB158","title":"An Act To Amend Title 25 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Rent Justification.","description":"When a community owner wishes to increase the rent in an amount greater than the applicable CPI-U, this Act would stipulate that the community owner can only increase or attempt to increase rent beyond the CPI-U once per year. All homeowners to be affected by this increase must receive notice of the request 90 days prior to the first meeting.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-06-25","last_action":"Assigned to Community/County Affairs Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2015-06-25","committee":"Community/County Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB158/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/e38caaffb7b4b56485257e6000626243?OpenDocument","sponsor":"David Lawson"},
{"bill_id":786552,"bill_number":"SB161","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Requiring That Each School Year Start After Labor Day.","description":"This Act requires public schools to begin their school year after Labor Day. There have been many economic impact reports done that show a positive impact from starting public schools after Labor Day. A report by the Virginia Hospitality and Travel Association estimates that $369 million would be lost if schools were not required to start after Labor Day. This includes $104 million in wages and $21 million in state and local taxes. Maryland is considering similar legislation. A study of Maryland found that pushing the start of school back would generate $74.3 million in economic activity and $7.7 million in new state and local tax revenue.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-06-15","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Education Committee in House","last_action_date":"2016-06-16","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB161/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/216c5666a091db5585257e1b006dcc26?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Gerald Hocker"},
{"bill_id":786555,"bill_number":"SB159","title":"An Act To Amend Title 23 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Limitation Of Liability Statutes For State-licensed Marine Pilots.","description":"This Bill limits and regulates the liability of pilots and maintains pilotage fees at reasonable amounts.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-06-25","last_action":"Assigned to Executive Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2015-06-25","committee":"Executive","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB159/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/5cac70eeb0a9b9fb85257e6100742ded?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Ernesto Lopez"},
{"bill_id":786558,"bill_number":"SB157","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Paramedic Licensure.","description":"This legislation will bring the paramedic profession in line with all other medical professions certified through the Division of Professional Regulation Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline. It allows background investigations and disciplinary action to be taken in the event of unprofessional conduct as defined by the Division of Professional Regulation Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline, including behavior during professional activity that is likely to endanger the public’s health, safety or welfare.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-09-06","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-09-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB157/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/db329de058163d6e85257e6e005ad59a?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bruce Ennis"},
{"bill_id":786699,"bill_number":"HB225","title":"An Act Making Appropriations For The Expense Of The State Government For The Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2016; Specifying Certain Procedures, Conditions And Limitations For The Expenditure Of Such Funds; And Amending Certain Pertinent Statutory Provisions.","description":"This Bill is the Fiscal Year 2016 Appropriation Act.","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2015-07-01","last_action":"HS 1 for HB 225 - Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 18 YES 3 NO 0 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB225/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/c3bc1be1104a8a0685257e0d007487ad?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Melanie Smith"},
{"bill_id":786746,"bill_number":"SB160","title":"A Bond And Capital Improvements Act Of The State Of Delaware And Certain Of Its Authorities For The Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2016; Authorizing The Issuance Of General Obligation Bonds Of The State; Appropriating Funds From The Transportation Trust Fund; Authorizing The Issuance Of Revenue Bonds Of The Delaware Transportation Authority; Appropriating Special Funds Of The Delaware Transportation Authority; Appropriating Special Funds Of The State; Reverting And Reprogramming Certain Funds Of The State; Directing The Deposit Of Certain Funds To The General Fund; Specifying Certain Procedures, Conditions And Limitations For The Expenditure Of Such Funds; And Amending Certain Statutory Provisions.","description":"A Bond And Capital Improvements Act Of The State Of Delaware And Certain Of Its Authorities For The Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2016; Authorizing The Issuance Of General Obligation Bonds Of The State; Appropriating Funds From The Transportation Trust Fund; Authorizing The Issuance Of Revenue Bonds Of The Delaware Transportation Authority; Appropriating Special Funds Of The Delaware Transportation Authority; Appropriating Special Funds Of The State; Reverting And Reprogramming Certain Funds Of The State; Directing The Deposit Of Certain Funds To The General Fund; Specifying Certain Procedures, Conditions And Limitations For The Expenditure Of Such Funds; And Amending Certain Statutory Provisions.","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2015-07-01","last_action":"SS 1 for SB 160 - Passed by House of Representatives. Votes: Passed 40 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB160/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/98c053660053a48985257e6e005c94e6?OpenDocument","sponsor":"David Sokola"},
{"bill_id":786903,"bill_number":"SCR36","title":"Recognizing The Need To Raise Awareness And Encourage Research Of Type 1 Diabetes.","description":"This concurrent resolution recognizes the need to raise awareness and encourage research of type 1 diabetes, in honor of Sadie Davis, who has been selected to represent Delaware at the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation’s 2015 Children’s Congress.  Author: Senator Hall-Long","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-06-30","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2015-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR36/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/50d0e0879b7787b685257e6d00646702?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bethany Hall-Long"},
{"bill_id":786904,"bill_number":"HB1","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Sexual Assault Reporting.","description":"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 alleged assault within 24 hours. The law enforcement authorities or public safety officials serving an academic institution are then required to report the sexual assault to the proper municipal or state authorities within 24 hours as well as the Delaware Department of Justice every 30 days.  The victim of the alleged assault shall be informed of their rights under the Victims’ Bill of Rights in Chapter 11 as well as available confidential counseling and advocacy services. Law enforcement agencies are required to be discrete when contacting a victim and are required to inform the victim of their rights under the Victims’ Bill of Rights. Exceptions to the reporting requirement are made for persons with privilege against disclosing communications, as well as sexual assault victim advocates. There is also an exception for disclosures made at student-led speak out events. Institutions will also be required to train all staff in the reporting requirement and the nature and prevalence of sexual assaults on campus, and certify compliance with the training requirement to the Office of Higher Education. Training is also required for all students regarding sexual assault and the reporting requirement, with extra training mandated for high risk student groups such as athletes, fraternities and sororities, and international students. The Department of Justice is empowered to fine academic institutions for failure to comply with the reporting requirements. The Department is further required to deliver an annual report to the General Assembly and the Governor regarding reports received under this new chapter. The training requirements will be effective one year after enactment and the remainder of the chapter will become effective two years after enactment.","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2016-05-18","last_action":"HS 1 for HB 1 - Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 21 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2016-05-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB1/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/ffd34a43293f7f7a85257e050059c2dd?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Kimberly Williams"},
{"bill_id":786906,"bill_number":"HB215","title":"An Act To Amend Title 10 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Evidence And Witnesses.","description":"This Act stipulates that advocates for victims of domestic violence, domestic abuse, sexual assault, abuse by a caregiver, human trafficking, or stalking may not disclose any communication made by a victim to the advocate without express written consent of the victim.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2015-06-30","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Judiciary Committee in House","last_action_date":"2015-06-30","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB215/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/9a8166b0d7da026c85257e12007287ec?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Andria Bennett"},
{"bill_id":786908,"bill_number":"SCR37","title":"Creating A Task Force To Review The Price's Corner Government Complex.","description":"This concurrent resolution creates a Task Force to review the Price’s Corner Government Complex to review and make recommendations to improve this state facility.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-06-30","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR37/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/6fd3bb5e6ae6a9d285257e5f0052d460?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Patricia Blevins"},
{"bill_id":786911,"bill_number":"SR9","title":"Honoring The Delaware Capitol Police For Their Distinguished Service As They Observe The 50th Anniversary Of Their Establishment In 1965.","description":"This Senate Resolution honors the men and women of the Delaware Capitol Police as they mark 50 years of distinguished service to the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-06-30","last_action":"Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 16 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 5 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2015-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SR9/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/7f115d63f1cdc85285257e73006da4c5?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Patricia Blevins"},
{"bill_id":786913,"bill_number":"HB213","title":"An Act To Amend Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Private Investigators And Private Security Agencies.","description":"This bill changes the requirements for security guards, private investigator licenses by (a) making the qualifications uniform for both occupations; (b) providing that a license may still be issued for persons convicted of 2 or less of certain misdemeanors, so long as the misdemeanors are more than 7 years old; and (c) disqualifying juveniles adjudicated delinquent of a felony level offense unless they are at least 21 years old. The bill also provides for uniformity across all the licensees in Chapter 13 of Title 24.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Laid On Table in Senate","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB213/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/8bbf0b03fda1000f85257e2a004709f3?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Charles Potter"},
{"bill_id":789769,"bill_number":"SB166","title":"An Act Proposing An Amendment To Article Viii Of The Delaware Constitution Relating To The Transportation Trust Fund.","description":"This Act is the first leg of a constitutional amendment that will limit the ability of the State to appropriate Transportation Trust Fund moneys to a purpose other than (1) capital expenditures on the public transportation system, including the road system, grants and allocations for investments in transportation, the transit system, and the support systems for public transportation; (2) payment of the interest and principal on all bonds issued before or after the effective date of this Act and secured by moneys in the Transportation Trust Fund; and (3) other transportation-related purposes, including operating expenses funding the Delaware Department of Transportation, to which moneys in the Transportation Trust Fund are authorized on the effective date of this Act.  This Act essentially creates a lock box on the Transportation Trust Fund that can only be opened by the agreement of three-fourths of all the members of each House through a bill separate from an annual budget act, bond and capital improvement act, or grants-in-aid act. Additionally, if moneys in the Transportation Trust Fund cease to be appropriated for a transportation-related purpose, the moneys may not again be appropriated to such purpose except by the agreement of three-fourths of all the members of each House through a bill separate from an annual budget act, bond and capital improvement act, or grants-in-aid act.","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2015-07-01","last_action":"Enact w/o Sign by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB166/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/72c87f120f7c8f8585257e0800493cce?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Gregory Lavelle"},
{"bill_id":789785,"bill_number":"SCR39","title":"Forming A Working Group To Make A Recommendation As To Whether Or Not The Budget Bill Should Continue To Be Treated As A Simple Majority Bill.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution forms a working group to make a recommendation as to whether or not the Budget Bill should continue to be treated as a simple majority Bill.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-06-30","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR39/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/989cddd1f616e24085257e7400762d07?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Colin Bonini"},
{"bill_id":789801,"bill_number":"HB217","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Law Enforcement Procedure With Respect To Firearms And Firearm Related Evidence.","description":"One of the findings of the Wilmington Public Safety Strategies Commission was that the Wilmington Police Department should enhance its use of firearms investigative and intelligence tools and ballistics technology in investigating and preventing violent crime. The report went on to recommend adoption of a protocol such as the one employed by New Jersey statute in 2013 to mandate statewide the use of certain nationwide firearm and ballistics databases. This bill is modeled on the New Jersey statute. It mandates the entry of ballistics information into the National Integrated Ballistics Identification Network, and firearm information into the ATF E-Trace system and the National Crime Information Center System. This bill further directs the Department of Safety and Homeland Security, in cooperation with the Department of Justice, to develop a statewide standard protocol for the recovery and processing of firearms and firearm related evidence.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-09-14","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-09-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB217/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/a78488d2ddd089e785257e6f0059f468?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Helene Keeley"},
{"bill_id":789817,"bill_number":"SB164","title":"An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Special License Or Registration Plates.","description":"This bill creates a special license plate for professional paramedics and retired professional paramedics.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-11","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-05-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB164/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/abf20eef91aa8add85257e6f0050553e?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bruce Ennis"},
{"bill_id":789833,"bill_number":"HR21","title":"Establishing A Working Group On Fines And Collections By The Voluntary Assessment Center.","description":"This House Resolution establishes the Traffic Fines Working Group to explore best practices and possible improvements to the process of imposing and collecting fines for minor traffic offenses. The Working Group will report its findings to the Governor, President Pro Tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives on or before January 31, 2016.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-06-30","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2015-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HR21/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/158b475e4a6120a485257e74005a0b17?OpenDocument","sponsor":"James Johnson"},
{"bill_id":789849,"bill_number":"SB162","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Access To Emergency Medication.","description":"This bill allows for a public place where allergens are present (i.e. restaurant, sports arena, camps, shopping malls, etc.) to get a prescription for and then have emergency medicine on hand to administer. There must be designated employees who are trained in the storage and administration of such medicines as well as the signs of an allergic emergency. All uses of emergency medication must be reported to the Department of Health and Social Services.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-07-15","last_action":"Assigned to Health & Social Services Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2015-07-15","committee":"Health & Social Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB162/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/3801fb5b2ea5dfdf85257e6d006fe312?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Nicole Poore"},
{"bill_id":789865,"bill_number":"HB214","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Assault.","description":"Currently, for an assault to rise to the level of assault in the second degree against a nurse, the nurse must be rendering emergency care. This bill includes an assault on a nurse performing a work-related duty as a second degree assault.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-06-28","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-06-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB214/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/1788fbd3ac51f40185257e6d00704158?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Helene Keeley"},
{"bill_id":789881,"bill_number":"SB167","title":"An Act Restricting The Use Of The Transportation Trust Fund.","description":"This Act limits the ability of the 148th General Assembly to appropriate Transportation Trust Fund moneys to a purpose other than (1) capital expenditures on the public transportation system, including the road system, grants and allocations for investments in transportation, the transit system, and the support systems for public transportation; (2) payment of the interest and principal on all bonds issued before or after the effective date of this Act and secured by moneys in the Transportation Trust Fund; and (3) other transportation-related purposes, including operating expenses funding the Delaware Department of Transportation, to which moneys in the Transportation Trust Fund are authorized on the effective date of this Act.  This Act essentially creates a lock box on the Transportation Trust Fund that can only be opened by the agreement of three-fourths of all the members of each House through a bill separate from an annual budget act, bond and capital improvement act, or grants-in-aid act. Additionally, if moneys in the Transportation Trust Fund cease to be appropriated for a transportation-related purpose, the moneys may not again be appropriated to such purpose except by the agreement of three-fourths of all the members of each House through a bill separate from an annual budget act, bond and capital improvement act, or grants-in-aid act. Finally, this Act restricts the use of funds raised by the enactment of House Bill No. 140, as amended, to projects in the capital program categories of the Transportation Trust Fund and specifically prohibits use of this revenue to fund the operating costs of the Department of Transportation. This Act sunsets on November 8, 2016.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-07-15","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-07-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB167/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/0cc996b6c5a7758985257e74007f95a3?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Gregory Lavelle"},
{"bill_id":789897,"bill_number":"HB216","title":"An Act To Amend Title 8 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Corporation Franchise Tax.","description":"This bill raises the annual corporate franchise tax ceiling by $15,000, from $180,000 to $195,000.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2015-06-30","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (REVENUE & FINANCE) in House with 8 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2016-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB216/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/2accbcd3896bc2bf85257e610075dd77?OpenDocument","sponsor":"John Kowalko"},
{"bill_id":789916,"bill_number":"SB163","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Habitual Offenders.","description":"This Act makes changes to the existing habitual criminal statute by focusing penalties on Title 11 felonies, eliminating a mandatory minimum sentence of life imprisonment, and providing a mechanism for those convicted under existing law to petition the court for a sentence modification.  This Act provides for enhanced penalties for habitual criminals convicted of multiple felonies and distinguishes between Title 11 violent felonies and all other Title 11 felonies. Under this Act, a person is declared a habitual criminal upon conviction of a third Title 11 violent felonies or a fourth Title 11 felony of any kind. Conviction of a third or subsequent Title 11 violent felony carries a maximum penalty of up to life in prison and a minimum penalty of the average maximum sentences for the underlying Title 11 felonies. There is no provision requiring a mandatory life sentence, though the judge has discretion to impose a life sentence for any person declared a habitual criminal. This Act further provides an opportunity for those who were convicted under the existing law to petition for a sentence modification once the person has served any applicable minimum mandatory sentence. Such petitions for sentence modifications will be subject to court rules promulgated by the Superior Court.","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2016-03-24","last_action":"SS 1 for SB 163 - Passed by House of Representatives. Votes: Passed 29 YES 11 NO 0 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2016-06-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB163/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/6b826b87f1f4651e85257e74004d8838?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Karen Peterson"},
{"bill_id":789937,"bill_number":"HJR9","title":"The Official General Fund Revenue Estimate For Fiscal Year 2016.","description":"This Resolution provides the official revenue, refund, and unencumbered funds estimates for Fiscal Year 2016.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-07-01","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HJR9/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/e9f6c974d3072b7985257e7300552ce6?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Melanie Smith"},
{"bill_id":789957,"bill_number":"SB165","title":"An Act To Amend The Delaware Code Relating To Public School Elections.","description":"The purpose of this Act is to eliminate the potential for improper electioneering in schools being used as polling placed and to increase voter participation. To accomplish this purpose, this Act directs the Department of Elections to conduct all public school elections by United States mail and requires that all voters participating in such an election be registered voters.  This Act also provides that all public school elections will be held on the same day, the second Tuesday of May. This includes referendum elections under Chapters 19, 20, and 21 of Title 14 of the Delaware Code and, therefore, a school board may hold only 1 referendum election in any calendar year, on the second Tuesday of May. Lastly, this Act makes several amendments to Chapters 19, 20, and 21 of Title 14 of the Delaware Code to reflect the change in method of voting in public school elections to mail ballots.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-07-15","last_action":"Assigned to Education Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2015-07-15","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB165/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/f7b21782b31b2aab85257e61004040bc?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Karen Peterson"},
{"bill_id":789976,"bill_number":"HJR8","title":"The Official General Fund Revenue Estimate For Fiscal Year 2015.","description":"This Resolution provides the official revenue, refund, and unencumbered funds estimates for Fiscal Year 2015.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-07-01","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HJR8/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/9eef26e5c2da9e3985257e730054b7a3?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Melanie Smith"},
{"bill_id":789997,"bill_number":"HB218","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Selling Or Possessing Fireworks; Exceptions.","description":"This bill allows ground-based and hand-held sparklers and certain other nonexplosive, nonairborne novelty items regulated by the federal government to be sold and used in the State. The bill does not legalize firecrackers, bottle rockets, aerials, or any other device that explodes or shoots into the air. The use of those items that may be sold only to persons 18 years of age and older is limited to July 4th and December 31st of each year and sales are limited to the 30 days prior to the allowable use day.  This bill allows paper caps used in toy guns contain 16 milligrams or less of pyrotechnic mixture. The sale of sparklers and most other items permitted under this bill is limited to persons 18 and older. The penalty section of 16 Del. C. 6905 applies to this bill. At least forty-three states allow the sale and use of sparklers and other nonexplosive, nonairborne novelty items that are regulated by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2015-07-01","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (PUBLIC SAFETY & HOMELAND SECURITY) in House with 5 Favorable, 2 Unfavorable","last_action_date":"2016-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB218/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/1a111d1a0d6afc6a85257e74005dfef1?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Joseph Miro"},
{"bill_id":790018,"bill_number":"SR10","title":"Establish The Work-a-day Earn-a-pay Public Work Project Pilot Program Task Force.","description":"This Resolution establishes a “Delaware Works Strategic Fund” pilot program Task Force to consider a fund a pilot WDEP. This public works program would create jobs for Delawareans ready, willing and able to work and unable to find long term employment. The goal is a full-time, long-term job.   Author: Senator Marshall","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-07-01","last_action":"Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 20 YES 0 NO 1 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SR10/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/4b588d905844369785257e75001506a3?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Robert Marshall"},
{"bill_id":790038,"bill_number":"HB230","title":"An Act Making Appropriations For Certain Grants-in-aid For The Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2016; Specifying Certain Procedures, Conditions And Limitations For The Expenditure Of Such Funds, Amending The Fiscal Year 2016 Appropriations Act.","description":"An Act Making Appropriations For Certain Grants-in-aid For The Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2016; Specifying Certain Procedures, Conditions And Limitations For The Expenditure Of Such Funds, Amending The Fiscal Year 2016 Appropriations Act.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2015-07-01","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2015-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB230/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/c49e935123af7caa85257e6d00478a8b?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Melanie Smith"},
{"bill_id":799247,"bill_number":"HB223","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Compensatory Payments For Certain Exempt Properties Owned By The State.","description":"This bill changes the program for distributing payments to cities with tax-exempt properties owned by the State. Instead of directing payments only to county seats (Wilmington, Dover, and Georgetown), the bill will authorize payments as well to any city with a population over 25,000 and more than 20% tax exempt property. It also raises the annual cap on the amount distributed by $500,000 and adjusts the formula under which these distributions are made.  This bill improves the formulas to enable the elimination of specific dollar earmarks, and to enable all of our state higher education institutions to be treated equally in this section. The bill is designed to ensure a slight dollar increase to each of the three county seats, while initially adding Newark to the program, at a much lower benefit level than the other three cities.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2015-12-10","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Appropriations Committee in House","last_action_date":"2015-12-10","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB223/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/6850e5b27918f86085257f100052389f?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Paul Baumbach"},
{"bill_id":799273,"bill_number":"HB221","title":"An Act To Amend Titles 10 And 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Statute Of Limitations For Civil Claims Based On Heinous International Human Rights Abuses.","description":"This Act extends the statute of limitations for certain civil claims relating to heinous human rights abuses to 10 years. It allows survivors more time to file claims for assault, battery, or wrongful death in Delaware state courts, provided their claims are based on acts of trafficking, genocide, torture, or crimes against humanity. Its intent is to ensure survivors get their rightful day in court by re-balancing the scales in a limited set of cases involving violations of fundamental human rights, where short filing deadlines currently favor abusers over victims.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2015-12-10","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (JUDICIARY) in House with 6 Favorable, 4 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB221/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/11c0193c266dd87385257e540049ce1e?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Sean Lynn"},
{"bill_id":799299,"bill_number":"HB226","title":"An Act To Amend Titles 5 And 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Prize-linked Savings Programs.","description":"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 first time savers. A deposit into the program makes the entrant eligible for a prize. The principal in the account remains untouched. The first large-scale program of this nature in the U.S. was launched in Michigan about 6 years ago, and the program has subsequently expanded to Nebraska, North Carolina and Washington. At the end of 2014, federal legislation was passed allowing federally charted banks and credit unions to offer this type of savings account in any state that does not prohibit it. This bill explicitly authorizes such programs in Delaware and clarifies that such programs do not constitute prohibited gambling or lottery practices.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-24","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (BANKING AND BUSINESS) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2016-05-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB226/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/c37817519ff6da0f85257e61007cfbc6?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Sean Matthews"},
{"bill_id":799324,"bill_number":"HB222","title":"An Act To Amend Title 20 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Eligibility For Burial In The Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery.","description":"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 allows the Veterans Commission to impose a residency requirement.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-11","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-05-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB222/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/209964b506e44be085257f1000716d87?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Earl Jaques"},
{"bill_id":799348,"bill_number":"HB220","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Animal Fighting And Baiting.","description":"This Act enables the prosecution of animal fighting under Delaware’s Racketeering and Organized Crime statute. Animal fighting is often linked to other forms of criminal activity, such as illegal drug distribution, gun running, prostitution, and other violent crimes. Including animal fighting in the definition of “racketeering” strengthens the ability of Delaware’s Department of Justice to prosecute those who abuse animals.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-06-15","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-06-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB220/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/3ee11eca60104cc785257e91005d3964?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Sean Lynn"},
{"bill_id":799374,"bill_number":"HB224","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Commission Of Veterans' Affairs.","description":"This bill changes the size of the commission from 17 Commissioners to 15 to reflect the current number of commissioners serving. The increase in “at large” position will occur as current members terms expire and are replaced by “at large” members. The increase in “at large” positions provides a greater opportunity to diversify the commission’s composition.  This bill updates terminology; replacing “incorporated” with “recognized” as some Veteran Service Organization are not incorporated, and deleting reference to “chartered by Congress” because Congress no longer charters organizations. This bill permits persons who solely served in the National Guard or Reserves to serve on the Commission. It also streamlines the listing of each branch of service by using the term “Armed Forces”.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-04-20","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB224/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/20fc5ebd58ef05e285257f1100526000?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Earl Jaques"},
{"bill_id":799400,"bill_number":"HB219","title":"An Act To Amend Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Insurance Coverage For In Vitro Fertilization Services.","description":"This bill requires that health insurance offered in this state provide coverage for in vitro fertilization for persons who, along with their partner, are genetic carriers for spinal muscular atrophy or cystic fibrosis. Coverage must be offered to the same extent as all other pregnancy related benefits.  Spinal muscular atrophy is an inherited condition that causes nerve cells in the lower part of the brain and spinal cord to break down and die. The condition generally manifests early in life, often the first 6 months, and is the leading genetic cause of death in infants and toddlers. Between one in 40 and one in 50 adults is a carrier and where both parents are carrier, there is a 25% chance that their child will have SMA. (See: http://www.smafoundation.org/about-sma/;http://kidshealth.org/parent/medical/bones/sma.html.). Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disease that causes persistent lung infections and progressively limits the ability to breathe. Like SMA, CF manifests in 25% of the cases where both parents are carriers of the gene. Mandated in vitro fertilization insurance coverage would allow couples who are both carriers for SMA or cystic fibrosis to have a healthy child. The bill provides an exemption for religious employers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-12-10","last_action":"HS 1 for HB 219 - Amendment HA 3 - Introduced and Placed With Bill","last_action_date":"2016-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB219/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/9b13f6ccb6df6da885257f01006901d2?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Melanie Smith"},
{"bill_id":802034,"bill_number":"SB168","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Hazardous Duty Pay.","description":"This Act includes Department of Transportation employees who work on interstate, expressway, arterial, and collector roads in the classification of employees who are eligible to receive hazardous duty pay.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-06-16","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (TRANSPORTATION/LAND USE AND INFRASTRUCTURE) in House with 6 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2016-06-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB168/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/dfab030eee8c99ce85257f0700663418?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bryan Townsend"},
{"bill_id":802624,"bill_number":"SB170","title":"An Act To Amend The Laws Of Delaware Relating To The Bond And Capital Improvements Act Of The State Of Delaware And Certain Of Its Authorities For The Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2016.","description":"This Act amends the Fiscal Year 2016 Bond and Capital Improvements Act by authorizing the expenditure of prior year Community Redevelopment Fund for both the Jackson Street and H. Fletcher Brown Boys and Girls Clubs.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-12-29","last_action":"Assigned to Bond Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2015-12-29","committee":"Bond","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB170/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/8ee1980e6b36a0af85257f2a004894f7?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Robert Marshall"},
{"bill_id":809520,"bill_number":"HB227","title":"An Act To Amend Title 4 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Alcoholic Beverages And Farm Wineries.","description":"This bill would permit Farm Wineries to make and sell mead and cider in addition to wine. The TTB (the Federal Agency in charge of regulating alcohol) considers mead and cider to be “wines” thereby creating some confusion when entities are seeking licensure.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-07-29","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-07-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB227/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/284f76ce2860488e85257ef90056e864?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Jeffrey Spiegelman"},
{"bill_id":809549,"bill_number":"HB229","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To School Choice.","description":"Under the current School Choice program, there are certain students who may receive priority consideration for enrollment in the school of their choice. This Bill adds a new priority consideration for students who have a medical condition or disability that carries an ongoing risk of a sudden medical emergency. If the parent, relative, guardian or caregiver can demonstrate that they would be able to respond quicker to an emergency at the selected school, the student will receive a priority consideration.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-07","last_action":"Amendment HA 3 - Introduced and Placed With Bill","last_action_date":"2016-06-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB229/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/cc49ff5ff3d567fa85257e6700738aa3?OpenDocument","sponsor":"David Wilson"},
{"bill_id":809577,"bill_number":"HB231","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Charter Schools.","description":"This bill requires that charter schools participate in the state retirement system.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-07","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (EDUCATION) in House with 1 Favorable, 7 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB231/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/12ab4d75fa11201a85257ead0048f8ec?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Sean Matthews"},
{"bill_id":809606,"bill_number":"HB232","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The State Board Of Education.","description":"This Act will require the State Board of Education to accept public comment on all agenda items at its meetings, including charter school applications and changes to regulations. The Board is not required to accept public comment concerning student disciplinary appeals. The Board retains discretion to limit the manner, length, and timing of public comment at its meetings.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-07","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (EDUCATION) in House with 8 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2016-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB232/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/0903964a1b0a456e85257f0d00613b02?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Kimberly Williams"},
{"bill_id":809635,"bill_number":"HB228","title":"An Act To Amend Title 4 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Alcoholic Beverages And Farmers' Markets And Other Agricultural Themed Events.","description":"Delaware law currently prohibits sampling and sale of craft beer, distilled spirits, and wine at Farmer’s Markets or Agricultural Themed Events. This bill allows holders of a “Farmer’s Market Permit or Agricultural Themed Event Permit” to conduct tastings and sell craft beer, mead, distilled spirits, and wine in sealed containers for off-premise consumption at retail prices at off-site farmers markets or agricultural themed events. This bill requires the Department of Agriculture to certify that the event is an Agricultural Themed Event or Farmers’ Market.","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2016-07-01","last_action":"Defeated by Senate. Votes: Defeated 6 YES 15 NO 0 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB228/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/192b1437254cf3b385257f140053cbd2?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Lyndon Yearick"},
{"bill_id":809664,"bill_number":"HB233","title":"An Act To Amend Chapter 137, Volume 80 Of The Laws Of Delaware Relating To The Procedures For The Suspension, Nonrenewal, Or Nonduplication Of Driver's Licenses Or Driving Privileges For The Failure To Resolve Motor Vehicle Charges.","description":"This bill amends SB 132 of the 148th General Assembly by extending the effective date from January 30, 2016 to April 1, 2016 to allow for additional time to properly implement the changes to Delaware law and educate the public and law enforcement.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-02-03","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB233/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/f8818c98e827edd085257f310050cbaf?OpenDocument","sponsor":"James Johnson"},
{"bill_id":810083,"bill_number":"HB235","title":"An Act To Amend Title 30 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Business Tax Computations And Administration.","description":"The Delaware Competes Act reforms Delaware’s business tax code to incentivize job creation and investment in Delaware, to make Delaware’s tax structure more competitive with other states, and to support small businesses by making tax compliance less burdensome.  The principal change in the Act is to remove disincentives for companies to create Delaware jobs and invest in Delaware property that currently exists in how income is apportioned to Delaware for purposes of the corporate income tax. Apportionment is the process by which multi-state firms determine what share of their total income is “assigned” to Delaware. Currently, income is apportioned to Delaware using three factors: a) property; b) payroll; and c) sales. These factors are expressed as a fraction with Delaware’s share in the numerator and the total amount in the denominator. These three equally weighted fractions are then averaged to arrive at the ultimate Delaware apportionment percentage. The use of property and payroll in this calculation is often criticized because companies that add employment or facilities in Delaware often see their Delaware apportionment rise, which ultimately results in higher Delaware corporate income taxes for such companies. Sections 7 and 8 of this Act reduce and then eliminate the disincentive to invest in property and employees in Delaware by first doubling the weight on the sales factor in tax year 2017 and then by gradually moving toward relying exclusively on the sales factor beginning in 2020. Additionally, Sections 7 and 8 clarify that corporations organized under the laws of foreign countries that do business in the United States may not dilute their property and payroll factors by including property and payroll that is located outside of the United States in the denominator of these fractions. Section 9 provides that, starting in 2017, telecommunications corporations and corporations with their worldwide headquarters located in Delaware that make capital investment in those facilities may use either single sales factors or equally weighted, three-factor apportionment. The remaining sections of the Act ease business tax compliance for Delaware employers, particularly smaller Delaware businesses. Sections 1-4, 6 and 11-21 of this Act simplify business tax compliance for smaller businesses by reducing tax payment and filing burdens. For example, the Act would double the thresholds at which businesses have to make monthly gross receipts tax and withholding filings, enabling hundreds of Delaware businesses to file quarterly instead. The Act also provides that filing thresholds and tax calculations will be indexed for inflation, which locks-in the simplification and efficiency gains for future taxpayers. Sections 5 and 10 of this Act simplify compliance for smaller business. Currently, all corporations must pay 50% of their estimated tax liability for the first quarter of their taxable year, followed by payments of 20%, 20% and 10% in each of their second through fourth quarters. This Act allows smaller businesses with receipts of less than $20 million to make use of a simpler, evenly-weighted (25% per quarter) schedule. Further, this Act updates the calculation for the penalty for underpayment of estimated tax, which has not changed in more than 30 years.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB235/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/0967589cb5f257b085257f340062aaea?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Valerie Longhurst"},
{"bill_id":810173,"bill_number":"HJR10","title":"Apologizing For The Wrongs Of Slavery And Expressing Delaware's Profound Regret For Its Role In Slavery.","description":"In 2007, the Virginia General Assembly became the first state legislature to formally acknowledge and apologize for a state’s involvement in slavery. To date, the legislatures of 8 of the 18 states which had slaves in 1860 – Alabama, Connecticut, Florida, Maryland, New Jersey, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia – have apologized for their roles in slavery. The U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution in 2008 apologizing for slavery and subsequent discriminatory laws, and the U.S. Senate passed a similar resolution in 2009.  This Joint Resolution: (a) Acknowledges the fundamental injustice, cruelty, brutality, and inhumanity of slavery and Jim Crow laws. (b) Apologizes, on behalf of the people of Delaware, for the State’s role in slavery and the wrongs committed against African-Americans and their ancestors who suffered under slavery and Jim Crow, after the Emancipation Proclamation. (c) Expresses the General Assembly’s deepest sympathies and solemn regrets to those who were enslaved and the descendants of those slaves, who were deprived of life, human dignity, and the constitutional protections accorded all citizens of the United States. (d) Recognizes the need to address and educate Delawareans of the social stigma, stereotyping, bias, and discrimination which prevail in the State today as vestiges of the institution of slavery. (e) Expresses the General Assembly’s commitment to rectify the lingering consequences of the misdeeds committed against African-Americans under slavery and Jim Crow and to stop the occurrence of human rights violations in the future. (f) Implores all Delawareans to be tolerant and understanding of one another, with a goal of eliminating all racial bias, prejudice, and discriminatory behavior, and to teach their children about the history of slavery and Jim Crow laws to ensure that these tragedies will be neither forgotten nor repeated. By making this joint resolution, the General Assembly wishes to promote reconciliation and healing, avert the repetition of past wrongs, and propagate the American and Delawarean ideals of life, liberty, justice, and happiness.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-02-10","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HJR10/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/7ce80197651eae9b85257e8400625926?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Stephanie Bolden"},
{"bill_id":811827,"bill_number":"HB237","title":"An Act To Amend Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Insurance.","description":"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 of $100,000.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-05","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-05-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB237/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/d209d75a881509f585257f06004fa060?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bryon Short"},
{"bill_id":811927,"bill_number":"HB240","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Afterschool Programs.","description":"This bill establishes the Statewide Afterschool Initiative Learning Program. The Program will provide grants to public schools, that qualify as Title I schools, to develop afterschool engagement of students that will provide extended learning, homework assistance, enrichment, and nutrition.  Quality afterschool programs have been proven to enhance student engagement, improve likelihood that students will stay in school, and graduate on time. High quality programs can improve participating students school attendance, enhance literacy and help to apply classroom learning in fun and enriching ways to boost students attitudes toward various academic subjects. After school hours, from 3-6pm, is the most dangerous time for youth and crime, accounting for the peak time for youth to commit crimes or become victims of crimes. 11.3 million children are unsupervised in the United States after school. 28,292 kids in Delaware are on their own during the hours after school. According to the Afterschool Alliance’s 2014 ‘America After 3PM’ state survey, of all Delaware children not currently enrolled in afterschool, 40% (48,140) would be likely to participate if an afterschool program were available in their community.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-12","last_action":"Amendment HA 1 - Introduced and Placed With Bill","last_action_date":"2016-06-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB240/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/564aaa327d11572d85257f310061c296?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Valerie Longhurst"},
{"bill_id":812028,"bill_number":"SCR40","title":"Honoring Identical Twins And Noted Poets, Wilmington’s Nnamdi Chukwuocha And Al Mills, Upon Their Joint Appointment As The 17th Poets Laureate Of The State Of Delaware.","description":"This Senate Concurrent Resolution honors Wilmington’s “Twin Poets,” identical twin brothers Nnamdi Chukwuocha and Al Mills, upon their recent appointment by Governor Jack A. Markell as the 17th Poets Laureate of Delaware. Their appointment marks the first time in the 70-year history of the program in which two persons have been named to serve jointly as Delaware Poet Laureate.","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2016-01-12","last_action":"Passed by House of Representatives. Votes: Passed 38 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 3 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2016-01-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR40/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/586a14fb356f932b85257f37006ffc69?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Margaret Henry"},
{"bill_id":812128,"bill_number":"HB236","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Tax Exemption.","description":"This bill will allow for a school property tax exemption for a person of any age who has been designated as a disabled veteran by the U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-12","last_action":"Assigned to Appropriations Committee in House","last_action_date":"2016-05-03","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB236/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/e725a7de2f21204e85257f07005a617b?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Joseph Miro"},
{"bill_id":812229,"bill_number":"SB172","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Milford School Board","description":"This Act reduces the at-large membership of the Milford School Board from 4 to 3 as of June 30, 2016. The current at-large member holding that seat will continue to do so until the end of his term on June 30, 2016.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-02-03","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB172/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/32721e3498902bb685257f2400554d12?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Gary Simpson"},
{"bill_id":812385,"bill_number":"SB169","title":"An Act To Amend Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Licensing Of Insurance Producers.","description":"Despite the enactment of Senate Bill No. 117 (148th General Assembly), 80 Del. Laws, c. 116, applicants for insurance producer licenses have continued to experience significant delays in receiving federal background checks. This Act further revises Delaware law to enable applicants to obtain both the Delaware and federal background reports directly from the State Bureau of Identification, significantly shortening the turnaround time for these reports.  This Act also makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the guidelines of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-03-17","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-03-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB169/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/e42a8581afa4ca6f85257eeb005c0a54?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Brian Bushweller"},
{"bill_id":813996,"bill_number":"HCR48","title":"Extending The Work And Final Report Of The Port Of Wilmington Expansion Task Force.","description":"This House Concurrent Resolution moves the date of the required report of the Port of Wilmington Expansion Task Force from January 15, 2016, to April 15, 2016, to allow sufficient time to examine the data and findings of various studies that will not be completed prior to the January 15 deadline.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 21 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR48/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/88c1344ee4a11fc985257ef4004fbb62?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Charles Potter"},
{"bill_id":814551,"bill_number":"HB238","title":"An Act To Amend Title 4 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Alcoholic Liquors.","description":"This bill changes the days of the week when the sale of alcoholic liquor for off-premises consumption can occur at 8 a.m. during the months of October through December from Monday through Saturday to Friday through Saturday.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-08-10","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-08-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB238/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/c7176ef191f81a3d85257f38004f297b?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Valerie Longhurst"},
{"bill_id":814552,"bill_number":"SCR41","title":"Extending The Recommendation Report Date For The Clean Water And Flood Abatement Task Force.","description":"This concurrent resolution extends the report date for the Clean Water and Flood Abatement Task Force to March 31, 2016.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2016-01-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR41/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/565ec3b95cd73ff185257f320065fd7c?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bryan Townsend"},
{"bill_id":814800,"bill_number":"SB171","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Education.","description":"Currently, all regular school districts, charter schools, and vocational schools are subject to audit by the Auditor of Accounts. This legislative authority is granted to the Auditor of Accounts in multiple sections of the Delaware Code which must be considered together.  This Act seeks to strengthen certain aspects of Title 14 of the Delaware Code with respect to charter school audits and seeks to improve the relevant sections of the Title for consistency and cross-reference of terms.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (EDUCATION) in Senate with 6 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB171/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/96a4a884813520f885257f30006f943a?OpenDocument","sponsor":"David Sokola"},
{"bill_id":816663,"bill_number":"HB242","title":"An Act To Amend Titles 3, 11, And 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Animals, Animal Cruelty, And Authority Of The Department Of Health And Social Services.","description":"This bill clarifies the role and authority of the Delaware Division of Public Health Office of Animal Welfare and Department of Agriculture regarding animal cruelty enforcement. The Office of Animal Welfare was directed by the 148th General Assembly to enforce all Delaware animal cruelty laws and the Office has since created a law enforcement unit to carry forth said direction. This bill updates the authority of the Department of Health and Social Services to enforce animal cruelty laws as directed and removes that authority from non-profit SPCAs in the State of Delaware. The Department of Agriculture is given concurrent enforcement authority as concerns farm animals.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-02-03","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB242/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/8bd16379e365da4e85257f22006bcb38?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Earl Jaques"},
{"bill_id":816757,"bill_number":"HB241","title":"An Act To Amend Title 13 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Solemnization Of Marriages.","description":"In 2010, House Bill No. 344 (“Bill”) was introduced, in part, to add the mayor of a municipal corporation to the list of individuals authorized to solemnize marriages in this State. The Bill was signed by the Governor and became law, see 77 Del. Laws, c.  272.  This Act clarifies that it is the intention of the General Assembly for the chief executive officer of every incorporated municipality in this State to be able to solemnize marriages within the municipality’s corporate limits, not just those individuals given the title “Mayor” by their respective municipal charter. Finally, this Act makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the guidelines of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-04-01","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB241/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/2e68e2ed4e075a5485257f0b0059076c?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Debra Heffernan"},
{"bill_id":816851,"bill_number":"HB234","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To School-based Health Centers.","description":"This bill requires all public secondary schools, including vocational-technical schools, but not including charter schools, to have a school-based health center. The state is required to fund start-up costs at the rate of one school per year for secondary schools that currently lack such a health center. Wellness centers are an important means of providing preventative and primary medical care to teens and overcoming obstacles to care such as lack of transportation and cost. Pursuant to House Bill No. 303, approved in June of 2012, insurers are required to reimburse for services provided at school-based health centers recognized by Delaware’s Division of Public Health. Under DPH regulations students under 18 must enroll for service by having a parent or guardian sign a consent form.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-07-20","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-07-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB234/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/cfe03655a02bb94485257f0d0074e727?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Kimberly Williams"},
{"bill_id":816945,"bill_number":"HB239","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Distribution Or Delivery Of A Controlled Substance Causing Death.","description":"This bill creates the crime of Drug Dealing – Resulting in death. This purpose of this bill is to address the recent spike in deaths resulting from substances such as heroin and fentanyl.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-07-21","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-07-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB239/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/6c3328416ae431a685257f380062d640?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Timothy Dukes"},
{"bill_id":816947,"bill_number":"SB176","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The State Bureau Of Identification.","description":"This legislation corrects a technical error in Senate Bill 59 of the 148th General Assembly. The Federal Bureau of Investigation has informed the State Bureau of Identification that the FBI will not accept applicants' fingerprints unless the state-level statute specifically refers to \"fingerprints.\" This legislation makes that correction to the Delaware Code and enables the original intent of the legislation to be realized.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-02-03","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB176/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/03070b671894dc8b85257f3a006e5e1d?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bryan Townsend"},
{"bill_id":817038,"bill_number":"SB174","title":"An Act To Amend Titles 16 And 29 Of The Delaware Code With Respect To Drug Overdose Fatalities.","description":"This legislation creates a Drug Overdose Fatality Review Commission, similar to commissions that the state has in place to review child deaths and the deaths of domestic violence victims. The purpose of the Commission is to examine the facts and circumstances of deaths resulting from prescription opioid, fentanyl and heroin overdoses and make recommendations to the state based on those examinations as to how to prevent future overdose deaths.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-04-21","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-04-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB174/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/ebee433b5b92072f85257f2c00648752?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bethany Hall-Long"},
{"bill_id":817128,"bill_number":"SB173","title":"An Act To Amend Title 6 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Motorcycle Warranties","description":"This Act brings new motorcycles within the scope of the automobile Lemon Law.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-04-20","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB173/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/43a0c9db78aee30485257eea005c8b86?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Gary Simpson"},
{"bill_id":817220,"bill_number":"HR22","title":"A Resolution Requiring The Delaware Secretary Of Education To Propose Options For State Assessment Opt-out Procedures And To Prevent Penalizing Schools For Parents' Decision To Opt Out.","description":"This Resolution will require the Delaware Secretary of Education to propose options for the General Assembly to consider for adoption as Delaware law as it pertains to the decision by parents to opt their children out of statewide assessments. The Secretary shall provide options for implementation of a uniform procedure and process by which all schools and school districts within this State notify parents of their right to opt out, along with a standard procedure to accomplish the same.  This joint resolution also prohibits the Department and schools from penalizing any student deciding to opt out. It is intended that such prohibition be incorporated within any legislation adopting a procedure offered by the Secretary.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-14","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2016-01-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HR22/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/5b8759f0d7275c9685257f39005fcb50?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Joseph Miro"},
{"bill_id":817677,"bill_number":"HB245","title":"An Act To Amend The Laws Of Delaware Relating To The Bond And Capital Improvements Act Of The State Of Delaware And Certain Of Its Authorities For The Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2016 And Specifying Certain Procedures, Conditions And Limitations For The Expenditures Of Funds Of The Judiciary And Community Transportion Fund.","description":"This Act authorizes the Judiciary to spend existing Appropriated Special Funds, collected by Family Court, for preliminary costs associated with the planning, design and land acquisition of downstate Family Court facilities. This funding would be expended pursuant to Section 35 of the Fiscal Year 2016 Bond and Capital Improvements Act. It also clarifies that the Judiciary is authorized to make capital investments for long-term space needs associated with the New Castle County Courthouse. Any procured property would belong to the State of Delaware. This Act authorizes the use of Community Transportation Funds for two sign improvement projects.  Further, this Act amends the Fiscal Year 2016 Bond and Capital Improvements Act by authorizing the expenditure of prior year Community Redevelopment Funds for both the Jackson Street and H. Fletcher Brown Boys and Girls Clubs. The changes made to the Fiscal Year 2016 Bond and Capital Improvements Act by this Act are shown using strike through, to indicate existing language removed by this Act, and italicized double underline, to indicate new language added by this Act.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-03-03","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB245/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/bb9b05aa483243e585257f3a00609584?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Quinton Johnson"},
{"bill_id":818568,"bill_number":"HCR50","title":"Adding A Member Of The Silent Knights Soaring Society To The Citizens Advisory Council For White Clay Creek State Park.","description":"This House Concurrent Resolution adds to the Citizens Advisory Council for White Clay Creek State Park a voting member from the Silent Knights Soaring Society.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 21 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR50/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/f0d5c1df953be9b685257f3200551c18?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Paul Baumbach"},
{"bill_id":818639,"bill_number":"HB248","title":"An Act To Amend Titles 16 And 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Child Protection System.","description":"This bill moves the role of Investigation Coordinator in the child welfare system out of the Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families and into the Office of the Child Advocate. It also ensures that the Investigation Coordinator continues to have electronic access to the DSCYF internal tracking system and DELJIS. The new text emphasizes the confidentiality of all records maintained or prepared by the Investigation Coordinator and mandates that any confidential information received by the Coordinator may not be used by the OCA in the performance of any other duties.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-04-20","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB248/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/4600869f152a99fd85257f38006c06b1?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Melanie Smith"},
{"bill_id":818708,"bill_number":"HCR49","title":"Providing That A Joint Session Of The House Of Representatives And The Senate Be Convened For The Purpose Of Receiving The Annual State Of The State Address By The Honorable Jack A. Markell, Governor Of The State Of Delaware.","description":"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 Jack A. Markell, Governor of the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 18 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 3 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR49/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/160b0c338165fca785257f3b00573423?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Peter Schwartzkopf"},
{"bill_id":818778,"bill_number":"HB247","title":"An Act To Amend Title 15 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Campaign Finances.","description":"Sections 1 and 2 of this bill raise campaign contribution limits. Specifically, the bill raises the limit of contributions from a party to a House of Representatives candidate from $3,000 to $5,000, equal to the State Senate. The bill also raises the individual contribution to a party from $20,000 to $30,000.  Sections 3 and 4 of this bill bring Delaware law more in line with Federal Election Commission reporting requirements. Specifically, the reporting periods would be January 1 through March 30, April 1 through June 30, July 1 through September 30, and October 1 through December 31. This bill retains the 8-day pre-elections reports and eliminates the 30-day pre-elections report. This bill also adds a 2-year period for third-party advertiser reporting for any election period longer than 2 years.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-19","last_action":"Amendment HA 2 - Introduced and Placed With Bill","last_action_date":"2016-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB247/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/41b17eeacb69fbb485257f3100601baf?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Earl Jaques"},
{"bill_id":818847,"bill_number":"HB246","title":"An Act To Amend Title 24 Relating To The Board Of Funeral Services.","description":"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 funeral services standards and practices. As a result, the General Assembly passed and the Governor signed Senate Bill No. 65 in 2015.  One of the provisions Senate Bill No. 65 added to the Delaware Code was  3106(e), which prohibited the collection or dissemination of “pricing materials from different funeral establishments or entities with the intent of steering potential clients based solely on the information collected” and deemed such collection or dissemination “the practice of funeral services.” This Act removes this provision, as it is unconstitutionally broad.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-11","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-05-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB246/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/51e41f395b7ff22685257f380070efd3?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Gerald Brady"},
{"bill_id":818916,"bill_number":"HB243","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Education Assessment.","description":"Under current federal and state regulations implementing the statewide assessment program, if a school or district has less than 95% of their students taking the state assessment, this can be used against the school or district as it pertains to accountability or progress ratings, and further may disqualify the school or district from safe harbor provisions. As the decision to opt out of state assessments is made by parents, and not the school or district, this bill will prohibit the state from using the rate of participation against a school or district.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-19","last_action":"Introduced in House and assigned to Education Committee","last_action_date":"2016-01-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB243/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/0177cf03445b61bf85257f39005a6acf?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Joseph Miro"},
{"bill_id":820034,"bill_number":"HB253","title":"An Act To Amend Title 30 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Earned Income Tax Credit.","description":"This bill changes the earned income tax credit from nonrefundable to refundable and capable of exceeding the tax amount otherwise due. The credit is reduced from 20% of the corresponding federal earned income credit to 6% for 2017. That percentage increases 1% each year until it reaches 15% in 2026.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (APPROPRIATIONS) in House with 4 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2016-06-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB253/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/dbdb2a7c55cce09c85257f3200714900?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Paul Baumbach"},
{"bill_id":820137,"bill_number":"HB249","title":"An Act To Amend Title 10 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Levy And Constable Sales.","description":"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, an automobile would be appraised using the generally accepted industry standard of the Kelly Blue Book. If no such standard valuation of goods is available, the officer shall use his or her training, education and experience in valuing the goods, as has been the tradition. Additionally, this Act provides that the Justice of the Peace Court will develop rules and/or policy regarding the bidding process to promote a fair value sale, to the benefit of both the judgment creditor and the judgment debtor.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-11","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-05-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB249/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/0bb70aa0ad7fe83c85257f3f005ef564?OpenDocument","sponsor":"James Johnson"},
{"bill_id":820240,"bill_number":"HB250","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To School Bullying.","description":"In 2014, the Legislature passed a bill adding instances of “reported and recorded” bullying to the list of reasons why a child could be withdrawn from a choice or charter school before the expiration of the statutory minimum enrollment period or why an application for admission or withdrawal could be accepted outside of the statutory timeframe for submission. This bill seeks to clarify and strengthen that law by adding a requirement that the instance of bullying must also be substantiated. This will ensure the integrity of the law by limiting its exploitation by persons who wish to change schools for unrelated reasons, but preserving the exception for children truly in need of special consideration due to school bullying.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-08-10","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-08-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB250/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/97ce25692cb122a285257f10004eca7f?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Kimberly Williams"},
{"bill_id":820343,"bill_number":"HB252","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To State Compensation Policy.","description":"This bill requires an elected official or other paid appointed official of this state or any county or political subdivision who is also employed by any state agency, education, or other institution, or any other political subdivision of this State to disclose such employment to the Public Integrity Commission (PIC). This disclosure will assist the PIC and the State Auditor in evaluating if the official is receiving dual pay for coincident hours of work.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to House Administration Committee in House","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":"Administration","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB252/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/710f71c3c45c698c85257f32006ac58d?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Deborah Hudson"},
{"bill_id":820445,"bill_number":"HB251","title":"An Act To Amend The Charter Of The City Of Seaford Relating To Annual Elections.","description":"This Act amends the Charter of the City of Seaford by altering the voting hours for a special election for annexation, borrowing money, or issuing bonds. It also authorizes the Seaford City Council to offer tax exemptions to economic development projects located within the City for a period not to exceed 10 years. This Act also removes an antiquated provision that provided one vote for every tax dollar owed.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (COMMUNITY/COUNTY AFFAIRS) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2016-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB251/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/8fae8852d14791e485257f3f005dbb93?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Daniel Short"},
{"bill_id":820446,"bill_number":"SB177","title":"An Act To Amend Sections 201(c), 201(d) And 706(d) Of Title 26 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Jurisdiction And Powers Of The Public Service Commission.","description":"This Act makes a technical correction to clarify language relating to the jurisdiction and powers of the Delaware Public Service Commission for public utilities that provide telecommunications services.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-04-20","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB177/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/d5b986cb38fe4e6f85257f390061f276?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Brian Bushweller"},
{"bill_id":823631,"bill_number":"SCR43","title":"Commending The Delaware State Dental Society On The Achievements Of Its 12th Annual Give Kids A Smile Program Recognizing Its Continuing Efforts.","description":"This Resolution commends the Delaware State Dental Society on the success of its 12th Annual Give Kids a Smile Program and recognizes its continuing efforts to improve the dental health of Delaware’s children.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2016-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR43/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/7fb00f0114c6a81285257f4000736309?OpenDocument","sponsor":"David McBride"},
{"bill_id":823737,"bill_number":"SB178","title":"An Act To Amend Title 31 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Background Checks For Child-serving Entities.","description":"This bill makes technical changes to the Joseph R. “Beau” Biden, III Child Protection Act.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-04-07","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-04-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB178/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/9cf8eec3420338ea85257f40006697d7?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Karen Peterson"},
{"bill_id":823842,"bill_number":"SCR42","title":"Recognizing March 6 Through 12, 2016 As “women In Construction Week\".","description":"This resolution recognizes the NAWIC Delaware Chapter 96 and designates March 6 through 12, 2016 as “Women in Construction Week.”","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2016-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR42/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/53eea85ea5a7217385257f3a0075d04f?OpenDocument","sponsor":"David McBride"},
{"bill_id":823948,"bill_number":"SB180","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Authorizing The Department Of Education To Establish And Maintain Procedures For The Appointment Of Individuals To Represent The Educational Interests Of A Child With A Disability.","description":"This Act provides procedures to ensure that each child with a disability who has reached age 18 has an identified educational decision-maker to exercise rights under this chapter. A child with a disability who has capacity may exercise his own rights or appoint an agent to exercise educational rights. A child with a disability who does not have capacity to provide informed consent with respect to educational programming will have an educational representative appointed, with a parent receiving priority for that role. The Department of Education, with the approval of the State Board of Education, shall promulgate regulations to implement this section. The Act shall be in effect 180 days from the date of enactment to allow regulations to be developed and provide school districts and charter schools time to receive training.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-06-09","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-06-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB180/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/091f562e6f42f1a685257f2400550e66?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Nicole Poore"},
{"bill_id":824055,"bill_number":"SCR44","title":"Designating February 6, 2016 As \"ronald Reagan Day\" In The State Of Delaware","description":"Designating February 6, 2016 as “Ronald Reagan Day” in Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 21 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR44/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/721dc445138b999185257f3f0076db61?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Colin Bonini"},
{"bill_id":824161,"bill_number":"SB181","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Medical Marijuana Oil","description":"This Act allows designated caregivers to possess and administer, and minor qualifying patients to use, medical marijuana oil for minor qualifying patients on school busses and on the grounds of the preschool, primary, or secondary school in which the minor qualifying patient is enrolled.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-09-07","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-09-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB181/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/bf41671ace19cad085257f00005cdb27?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Ernesto Lopez"},
{"bill_id":824268,"bill_number":"SB179","title":"An Act To Amend Titles 6 And 25 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Fair Housing.","description":"This bill prohibits housing discrimination based on source of income by adding “source of income” as a protected class under the Delaware Fair Housing Act and the Landlord Tenant Code. A person may still take into account sufficiency of income and credit worthiness of a tenant or buyer, so long as any standards are applied neutrally without regard to the source of income. There is also an exception for landlords who are employees of a housing authority and are prohibited by their employer’s conflict of interest policy from renting to persons receiving housing assistance payments. The bill contains language specifying that landlords will not be compelled to participate in rental assistance programs, and that the bill is not meant to prevent landlords who do participate in housing programs from reserving a certain number of units for that purpose. This measure will prevent and address discrimination against those who receive part or all of their income from child support, government or private assistance programs, or any lawful occupation.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-08-03","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-08-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB179/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/a53122b630d7156885257f3a00576a00?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bryan Townsend"},
{"bill_id":827901,"bill_number":"HB254","title":"An Act To Amend Title 25 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Delaware Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act.","description":"Many Homeowners’ Associations are faced with the frustrating situation of attempting to collect assessments from delinquent homeowners while facing expensive legal costs to enforce their rights. In addition, if the Homeowners’ Associations fail to take prompt action, they may be waiving any right to collect unpaid assessments. Beginning with all assessments made after January 1, 2017, the changes in this bill will provide for an increased chance at collecting unpaid assessments. The following changes have been made:  Under subsection (b), the priority of any assessment lien over a first or second security interest [ex. mortgage] is increased from 6 months to 10 years , with a cap of $2,500.00. Under subsection (b), if the Association records a lien for unpaid assessments, the lien will not expire for 96 months as opposed to 60. Under subsection (e), the automatic lien for unpaid assessments is being increased from 3 years to 5 years.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-26","last_action":"HS 1 for HB 254 - Assigned to Housing & Community Affairs","last_action_date":"2016-06-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB254/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/d4532dcef4bc16c085257f32005a0d4e?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Joseph Miro"},
{"bill_id":827946,"bill_number":"HB256","title":"An Act To Amend Title 2 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Deposit Of Settlement Proceeds Into The Transportation Trust Fund.","description":"This bill requires that any one-time settlement money that has a value to the state (after payments and distributions required by the terms of the settlement) of more than $2 million shall be deposited to the Transportation Trust Fund. This promotes fiscal responsibility and integrity by curtailing the use of settlement moneys to offset deficiencies in the General Fund in a manner that is unsustainable – while at the same time providing additional moneys for the chronically under-resourced Transportation Trust Fund. The bill is modeled on a Massachusetts statute requiring similar settlement moneys to be deposited to the state’s rainy day fund. This section does not apply to penalties or fines that are appropriated by statute to the enforcing department or agency.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-26","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Transportation/Land Use and Infrastructure Committee in House","last_action_date":"2016-01-26","committee":"Transportation/Land Use and Infrastructure","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB256/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/35a0727c4596401085257f300052d496?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Sean Matthews"},
{"bill_id":827989,"bill_number":"HB255","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Probation Before Judgment.","description":"This Act adds violations of a county or municipal code to the list of offenses that are eligible for probation before judgment. County and municipal code violations are similar in nature to the types of offenses that were previously eligible for probation before judgment and are appropriate for this type of sentencing option if all of the listed requirements are met. Probation before judgment would only be allowable where the person has not violated another county or municipal code provision in five years prior to the offense for which probation before judgment is sought. Any offense for which probation before judgment is not permissible in the Delaware Code shall not be subject to probation before judgment.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-19","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-05-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB255/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/449d7708ce87c65285257f3f0076319c?OpenDocument","sponsor":"John Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":828030,"bill_number":"HB257","title":"An Act To Amend Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Electrical Services.","description":"This bill allows agents of the Division of Professional Regulation to inspect persons providing electrical services to ensure compliance with the laws relating to electrical services in Title 24 of the Delaware Code.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-07-19","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-07-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB257/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/7dffff0ca4e7698f85257f3800641826?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Michael Mulrooney"},
{"bill_id":828031,"bill_number":"HB258","title":"An Act To Amend Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Electrician Licenses.","description":"This bill allows for the granting of a probationary electrician license to a person after a criminal conviction.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-06-28","last_action":"Laid On Table in Senate","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB258/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/011c8fdb2ccfff9885257f4600655f82?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Michael Mulrooney"},
{"bill_id":829085,"bill_number":"HCR52","title":"Proclaiming January 24 Through January 30, 2016 As National School Choice Week.","description":"This Resolution proclaims the week of January 24 through January 30, 2016 as National School Choice Week in Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-01-28","last_action":"Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 21 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2016-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR52/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/ccaacefcbcfdafaa85257f45005a8136?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Ruth Briggs King"},
{"bill_id":829176,"bill_number":"HCR51","title":"Designating The Week Of February 14-20, 2016, As “children Of Alcoholics Week.”","description":"This concurrent resolution designates the week of February 14-20, 2016, as “Children of Alcoholics Week” and calls upon Delawareans to break the silence and talk to their family and friends about alcoholism.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-01-28","last_action":"Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 21 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2016-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR51/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/950e51c6e7c5f76085257f410064c225?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Valerie Longhurst"},
{"bill_id":829266,"bill_number":"HB260","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The State Board Of Education.","description":"This bill requires State Board of Education to hold all of its meetings at 5:30 p.m. or after, in order to facilitate the attendance of interested teachers, parents, and community members. The mission statement of the State Board of Education emphasizes that “[i]n collaboration with community and stakeholders,” the Board “serves as the primary voice for Delaware citizens on education policy.” However, the Board’s current practice of holding their meetings at 1:00 p.m. on Thursdays does not facilitate the attendance of teachers and working parents and concerned citizens. Holding meetings in the evening hours would facilitate access and input and allow the Board to better fulfill its representative mission.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Education Committee in House","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB260/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/c390e13667b12baa85257f3f0058f202?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Kimberly Williams"},
{"bill_id":829358,"bill_number":"HB259","title":"An Act To Amend Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Obstetric Ultrasound Procedures.","description":"This bill prohibits persons from performing an obstetrical ultrasound procedure unless such procedure is for a medical or diagnostic purpose.  The FDA has raised concerns about the use of diagnostic ultrasound equipment for keepsake videos and views such use as an unapproved use of a medical devise. Ultrasound should be used prudently to promote the health of patients. This bill is modeled after similar laws enacted or pending in Connecticut, California, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and Arizona. The Medical Society of Delaware supports this bill.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Health & Human Development Committee in House","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Health & Human Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB259/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/c0145a130b0d2edd85257f0f005b2e9d?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Deborah Hudson"},
{"bill_id":832965,"bill_number":"SB175","title":"An Act Making Appropriations For The Expense Of The State Government For The Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2017; Specifying Certain Procedures, Conditions And Limitations For The Expenditure Of Such Funds; And Amending Certain Pertinent Statutory Provisions.","description":"Begin Synopsis Here","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-28","last_action":"Assigned to Finance Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2016-01-28","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB175/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/2b8807384138326785257f3700587b82?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Patricia Blevins"},
{"bill_id":833034,"bill_number":"HB261","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Student Records And Enrollment.","description":"Under existing law, when a child applies to enter a charter school, the burden is placed upon that charter school to contact the previous school district of the child to determine if the child was subject to expulsion. There are also children who are placed in alternative schools programs for discipline reasons who were not expelled. It has become more common for parents of these children to apply for enrollment in charter schools in order to circumvent the expulsion or discipline program. This has been made possible because some school districts have not responded to the requests made by charter schools for these discipline or expulsion records. If the Charter school enrolls the student and later discovers this issue, the Charter school is not permitted to disenroll the student and is thereafter responsible for that child’s cost. The previous school district thus benefits financially from its failure to respond as it is no longer responsible for the cost of that child. The changes in this bill close this loophole for parents and remove the disincentive for school districts to respond to these requests. If the previous school district fails to respond to a request, they will now have to resume responsibility for the costs of the child. The loophole should be closed for many of these parents as the charter schools will have this information available to it when deciding whether to enroll a child, and they are required to disenroll the student upon discovery of this information.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-28","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Education Committee in House","last_action_date":"2016-01-28","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB261/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/49626dcb9ac5463185257f080058a731?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Michael Ramone"},
{"bill_id":833100,"bill_number":"SCR45","title":"Welcoming Members Of Team Deldot To The 148th General Assembly And Expressing Utmost Gratitude For Their Tireless Work During Winter Storm Jonas.","description":"This concurrent resolution commends and thanks the employees of the Delaware Department of Transportation for their tireless efforts to keep Delaware’s roads and sidewalks clear, economy vibrant, and motorists safe during Winter Storm Jonas.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-01-28","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2016-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR45/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/968a8961e814c11a85257f46007298fa?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bryan Townsend"},
{"bill_id":833166,"bill_number":"HCR53","title":"Joining The Food Bank Of Delaware In The “148 For The 148th” Food Drive.","description":"This concurrent resolution outlines the General Assembly joining with the Food Bank of Delaware in the “148 in the 148th” Food Drive, with the goal of reaching 148,000 pounds of food or $148,000, or a combination thereof, by March 31, 2016. The “148 in the 148th” Food Drive would be supported by the Delaware Food Industry Council as well as Delaware Technical Community College, which is incorporating this drive as part of its community service outreach.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-01-28","last_action":"Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 21 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2016-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR53/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/a2589709da1a136985257f41006fa932?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Edward Osienski"},
{"bill_id":833232,"bill_number":"HCR54","title":"Recognizing The Month Of February 2016 As \"african American History Month\" And Requesting The Governor Issue A Proclamation For The Occasion.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution recognizes February 2016 as “African American History Month.” It also requests that the Governor issue a proclamation declaring the same and encouraging the State agencies and all Delawareans to observe the occasion with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-01-28","last_action":"Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 21 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2016-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR54/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/2a8cf42fd8d786cb85257f4700787860?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Stephanie Bolden"},
{"bill_id":833344,"bill_number":"SB184","title":"An Act To Amend Title 6 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Commerce And Trade, The Riverfront Development Corporation Of Delaware, And The Delaware Stadium Corporation.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to restrict the powers of the Riverfront Development Corporation of Delaware and the Delaware Stadium Corporation to engage in real estate transactions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-28","last_action":"Assigned to Bond Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2016-01-28","committee":"Bond","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB184/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/ac0371e083e131c085257f41006ced69?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Robert Marshall"},
{"bill_id":833386,"bill_number":"HB275","title":"A Bond And Capital Improvements Act Of The State Of Delaware And Certain Of Its Authorities For The Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2017; Authorizing The Issuance Of General Obligation Bonds Of The State; Appropriating Funds From The Transportation Trust Fund; Authorizing The Issuance Of Revenue Bonds Of The Delaware Transportation Authority; Appropriating Special Funds Of The Delaware Transportation Authority; Appropriating General Funds Of The State; Reverting And Reprogramming Certain Funds Of The State; Directing The Deposit Of Certain Funds To The General Fund; Specifying Certain Procedures, Conditions And Limitations For The Expenditure Of Such Funds; And Amending Certain Statutory Provisions.","description":"Begin Synopsis Here","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-28","last_action":"Introduced in House and assigned to Capital Infrastructure Committee","last_action_date":"2016-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB275/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/14405b9e08a8b96b85257f370059540c?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Peter Schwartzkopf"},
{"bill_id":833426,"bill_number":"SB186","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 And Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To School Taxes.","description":"This Act creates a Disabled Veteran School Tax Refund Fund to provide property tax refunds of up to $500 to individuals who are disabled veterans of the Unites States Armed Forces with a disability rating as determined by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.  This Act provides that an individual eligible for a refund under this Act and a credit based on being over 65 years of age may receive only the greater of the refund or the credit, not both.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-28","last_action":"Assigned to Finance Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2016-01-28","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB186/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/79c3f0f275bfb02885257f3100442c15?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bryan Townsend"},
{"bill_id":833465,"bill_number":"SB183","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Lotteries.","description":"This Bill implements certain recommendations of the Lottery & Gaming Study Commission adopted on January 22, 2015 but not implemented by legislation in 2015. The Bill intends for the State to continue to benefit from video lottery proceeds, allows for continued employment at the State’s three video lottery facilities, and allows for the reinvestment of capital in those facilities to enable them to compete and remain vibrant tourism enterprises for the State. The Bill also provides for an expansion of the Internet lottery to include sports betting and allows video lottery agents to participate in all proceeds from the Internet lottery once administrative and vendor costs are paid. Effective July 1, 2016, the table game license fee is eliminated; and effective January 1, 2017 and January 1, 2018, the State’s share of gross table game revenues is revised to 20% and 15%, respectively. Video lottery agents shall receive certain credits for marketing expenditures and capital expenditures to be phased in over the next four fiscal years.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-28","last_action":"Assigned to Finance Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2016-01-28","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB183/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/4271fd96725b4b4c85257f470073fb48?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Brian Bushweller"},
{"bill_id":858880,"bill_number":"HB270","title":"An Act To Amend Title 6 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Delaware Telemarketing Fraud Act.","description":"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 who receive telemarketing calls by enabling CPU to deny registrations, revoke existing registrations, or deny registration renewals for telemarketing sellers, telemarketing businesses, or individual telemarketers who have engaged in any of the specified improper activities identified in this Act, including:  (1) Making false statements in applications. (2) Violating the Telemarketing Fraud Act, the similar law of another state, or the federal Telemarketing and Consumer Fraud and Abuse Prevention Act. (3) Being convicted for racketeering, securities laws violations, theft, fraud, forgery, or any other offense involving falsehood or deception. To accomplish this goal, this Act also amends the Telemarketing Fraud Act to require telemarketing sellers and telemarketing businesses to obtain a certificate of registration from CPU before transacting any telemarketing business with Delaware customers, and renew that registration annually.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-11","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-05-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB270/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/d0dff989e7c4b0fb85257f5d007c426c?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Stephanie Bolden"},
{"bill_id":858891,"bill_number":"HB272","title":"An Act To Amend Title 10 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Family Court Jurisdiction And Powers.","description":"This Act allows the Family Court to exercise jurisdiction over parties married to each other who own jointly titled real property which may have been acquired prior to their marriage and not in contemplation of marriage.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-19","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-05-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB272/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/927d126a8cd3c2ae85257f1700644815?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Sean Lynn"},
{"bill_id":858906,"bill_number":"HB276","title":"An Act To Amend The Delaware Code Relating To County Comptrollers.","description":"This Act eliminates the office of the last remaining County Comptroller, the Kent County Comptroller, and transfers the functions, duties, and powers of that office to the Kent County Department of Finance, specifically including those duties and powers contained in  9305 of Title 9. With the elimination of this office, the Act also removes all references to “county comptroller” in the Delaware Code and makes necessary conforming amendments.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-04-01","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB276/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/6a4eb01ce9c9aac985257f4500628c50?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Sean Lynn"},
{"bill_id":858916,"bill_number":"SJR7","title":"Recognizing The Month Of March 2016 As \"colorectal Cancer Awareness Month\".","description":"This joint resolution designates March 2016 as \"Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month\" in the State of Delaware.Author: Senator Hall-Long","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-03-24","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SJR7/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/ad8a69eea9c7af7485257f5b007950d1?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bethany Hall-Long"},
{"bill_id":858927,"bill_number":"HB271","title":"An Act To Amend Title 13 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Marital Property.","description":"This Act adds to the definition of “marital property” property that parties acquire by joint title prior to their marriage, not necessarily in contemplation of marriage, unless the parties exclude it as marital property through a valid agreement.  This Act also makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the guidelines of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-19","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-05-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB271/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/2cc2358371502e5d85257f1c004cd5e1?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Sean Lynn"},
{"bill_id":858943,"bill_number":"HB263","title":"An Act To Amend Title 7 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Weapons.","description":"As it pertains to hunting laws of this State, there are specific requirements as to the type of weapon that may be used or carried while attempting to harvest game. This bill clarifies that a person licensed to carry a concealed deadly weapon may continue to do so while engaged in hunting or trapping activities without having to worry about violating a provision of Title 7 intended to deal with the harvesting of game. The weapon may not be used for hunting purposes and must remain concealed while engaged in hunting activities in order to take advantage of this provision.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-03","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Natural Resources Committee in House","last_action_date":"2016-03-03","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB263/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/9aa8b3ab64ae8eb685257f010053a509?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Daniel Short"},
{"bill_id":858955,"bill_number":"SB185","title":"An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Commercial Driver License Hazardous Materials Endorsement","description":"In order to be eligible to transport hazardous materials (HAZMAT) in a commercial motor vehicle an applicant must clear a criminal background check conducted by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). The TSA background check is only valid for 5 years from the approval date. This bill decouples the expiration date of a commercial driver license (CDL) endorsed for transporting HAZMAT from the applicant’s birthday and changes it to coincide with the TSA approval date. This change will ensure an applicant’s HAZMAT endorsed CDL will be valid for the entire TSA approval period.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-07-29","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-07-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB185/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/3a6e71a17378284285257f29005b642d?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Brian Pettyjohn"},
{"bill_id":858966,"bill_number":"HB264","title":"An Act To Amend The Charter Of The Town Of Wyoming.","description":"This charter amendment consolidates the authority of the Town of Wyoming to regulate nuisances into one location within the charter and clarifies the Town’s authority to regulate nuisances. This charter amendment raises the taxation limit of the Town from $600,000 to $1,500,000.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-19","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-05-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB264/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/11c85c90ad5e297285257f5c005ca80c?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Lyndon Yearick"},
{"bill_id":858977,"bill_number":"HB273","title":"An Act To Amend Title 30 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Personal Income Tax.","description":"This bill creates the Career Readiness Exploration Credit Pilot Program, providing tax credits to certain employers for hiring qualified Delaware high school students as interns.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-03","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Revenue & Finance Committee in House","last_action_date":"2016-03-03","committee":"Revenue & Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB273/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/5e6ac235ee29bf1885257f40006a84c7?OpenDocument","sponsor":"David Bentz"},
{"bill_id":858993,"bill_number":"HB274","title":"An Act To Amend Title 19 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Public Employment Relations.","description":"This bill allows for collective bargaining in each of the defined units when a majority of the identified employees are recognized. In addition, specific dates and timeframes are added.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-03","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (APPROPRIATIONS) in House with 4 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2016-06-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB274/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/2d3311faa17ca13385257f6800555a88?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Michael Mulrooney"},
{"bill_id":859005,"bill_number":"HB262","title":"An Act To Amend Title 7 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Land Protection Act.","description":"The Joint Sunset Committee recommended in 2015 that the Open Space Council (“Council”) review Chapter 75, Title 7 of the Delaware Code and submit in 2016 proposed legislation to bring the 25-year-old Delaware Land Protection Act up to date and relevant to today’s needs and standards. This Act is the result of Council’s review and submission.  The amendments made through this Act have several purposes, including: (1) Bringing consistency to the statutory language of the Delaware Land Protection Act and Council’s functions. (2) Codifying the criteria that the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control uses to determine state resource areas. (3) Removing the requirement that the county government utilize the state resource area maps in the county’s land use planning. (4) Clarifying that the Delaware Land Protection Act establishes a program whereby land owners may voluntarily offer their land to State agencies for permanent preservation. This Act also makes technical correction to conform existing law to the guidelines of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2016-06-30","last_action":"HS 1 for HB 262 - Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 21 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2016-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB262/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/cd30829faa1dc03e85257ed0004bba9b?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Gerald Brady"},
{"bill_id":859019,"bill_number":"SB200","title":"An Act To Amend Title 30, Chapters 5 And 20 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Business Tax Credits.","description":"The Delaware Commitment to Innovation Act promotes research and development in Delaware and encourages employers to locate or retain their headquarters here.  Section 1 of this Act provides for adjustment of the applicable threshold for the research and development tax credit offered to small businesses. Section 2 of this Act updates the State’s research and development tax credit. Currently, companies conducting research in Delaware are entitled to a tax credit that is equal to  of the corresponding federal tax credit. The resulting Delaware tax credit is limited, however, in that it cannot offset more than 50% of a company’s tax liability otherwise due. Moreover, the aggregate amount of the credit issued to all qualifying companies is capped at $5 million annually. Under Section 2 of this Act, the research and development tax credit is made refundable, meaning that qualifying companies are entitled to the full amount of the credit regardless of the amount of tax otherwise due. The Act also eliminates the annual aggregate $5 million cap. Section 3 of the Act reinstates the New Economy Jobs Tax Credit, which had sunset in 2014. Section 2 also expands the scope of the New Economy Jobs Tax Credit to include provisions covering retained jobs for companies involved in or resulting from a corporate restructuring.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-03-17","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-03-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB200/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/5844cf8a2db7a6d385257f69006e5af6?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Patricia Blevins"},
{"bill_id":859033,"bill_number":"HB266","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To State Employees' Group Life Insurance.","description":"This bill increases the state employees’ pension plan group life insurance benefit from $7,000 to $10,000. This benefit has not been changed since July 2001.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-03","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to House Administration Committee in House","last_action_date":"2016-03-03","committee":"Administration","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB266/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/f507375ff459d62985257f4e0059effd?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Joseph Miro"},
{"bill_id":859044,"bill_number":"HB267","title":"An Act To Amend Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Health Insurance.","description":"This Bill limits a health insurer’s right to overpayment recovery to two years from the date of the original payment. The time limit does not apply where there is fraud or other intentional misconduct, when overpayment recovery is initiated by a self-insured plan, or where required by a federal or state plan. The bill also requires 30 days’ notice to healthcare providers regarding an attempt to recover overpayment as well as requiring insurers to have policies and procedures allowing challenge to the alleged overpayment. This bill affects all lines of health insurance including both individual and group policies.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-06-23","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (INSURANCE & TELECOMMUNICATIONS) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2016-06-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB267/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/ee255c8b2f620fde85257f41005b3093?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bryon Short"},
{"bill_id":859058,"bill_number":"HB268","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Substance Exposed Infants And Medically Fragile Children.","description":"This non-punitive, public health-oriented bill seeks to codify certain sections of the federal law known as the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (“CAPTA”) that requires States to have policies and procedures in place to address the needs of infants born with and identified as being affected by illegal substance abuse or withdrawal symptoms resulting from prenatal drug exposure, or a Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, including a requirement that healthcare providers involved in the delivery or care of such infants notify the child protective services system. Furthermore, CAPTA requires the development of a “plan of safe care” for these infants. This bill clarifies and formalizes a uniform, collaborative response protocol in accordance with CAPTA that will require Delaware’s child protection system partners to work together to ensure the safety of substance exposed infants and to provide support and services to the mothers and families of substance exposed infants.  Section 2 of the bill makes a conforming change to Section 929 of Title 16 to reflect updated cross-references. No substantive change is being made to the provisions governing the Child Protection Registry. This Act shall be known as “Aiden’s Law”. The effective date is delayed by 180 days so that the Division and health care providers may develop and implement necessary trainings and protocols.","status_desc":"Stricken","status_date":"2016-03-03","last_action":"Stricken","last_action_date":"2016-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB268/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/6dc195a4cc0edbbd85257f5c006a7371?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Melanie Smith"},
{"bill_id":859069,"bill_number":"SB187","title":"An Act To Amend The Charter Of The Town Of Millville","description":"An Act To Amend The Charter Of The Town Of Millville","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-06-22","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB187/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/6a02d3fc8ecf310785257f4700713be1?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Gerald Hocker"},
{"bill_id":859080,"bill_number":"HB265","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Sexual Offenders.","description":"This Bill will add licensed child care centers within the definition of “School” as it applies to the section of the code making it a crime for any person who is a sex offender to reside or loiter within 500 feet of a “School”.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-03-03","last_action":"Amendment HA 1 - Introduced and Placed With Bill","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB265/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/177214310721a8d785257f39006ddc61?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Kevin Hensley"},
{"bill_id":859091,"bill_number":"HB269","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Freedom Of Information Act.","description":"In 2009, the General Assembly passed legislation, signed by the Governor, which in part subjected its records to disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act (“FOIA”). However, that legislation created exemptions for e-mails received or sent by members of the General Assembly or their staff and communications between members, between members and their constituents, or by members on behalf of their constituents. This Act removes these exemptions from FOIA.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-03","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to House Administration Committee in House","last_action_date":"2016-03-03","committee":"Administration","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB269/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/90de81aae660cfae85257ef40072e504?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Sean Lynn"},
{"bill_id":861350,"bill_number":"HB278","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Posting In Schools Of Information Related To Child Abuse And Neglect.","description":"This bill requires schools to post the toll-free telephone report line number for child abuse and neglect in a conspicuous location, where it may be viewed by students. Currently the number is 1-800-292-9582.","status_desc":"Stricken","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Stricken","last_action_date":"2016-03-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB278/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/eed2e7633ef5e90985257f6200708071?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Kimberly Williams"},
{"bill_id":861429,"bill_number":"HB280","title":"An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Special License Plates Or Registration Plates.","description":"This bill creates a special license plate for recipients of the Bronze Star without valor. A surviving spouse may keep the plate after the medal recipient has passed.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-06-15","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-06-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB280/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/fd0ea359d2e688a185257f41007362c3?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Earl Jaques"},
{"bill_id":861508,"bill_number":"HB277","title":"An Act To Amend The Charter Of The Town Of Laurel Relating To The Qualifications For Mayor And Town Councilman.","description":"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 of 1 year. HB 31 also added the qualification that candidates may not have been convicted of a felony, and each candidate running for office must submit a full background check conducted by the Delaware State Police. This bill repeats the 1 year residency requirement, but limits the felony prohibition to those that were not pardoned and specifically includes any other crime that would disqualify the person from holding an office of trust, honor or profit under Article II, Section 21 of the Delaware Constitution. The background check requirement is not included in this bill, but the candidate filing form must now be notarized and include an affirmation that the candidate meets all of the qualifications for office.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-11","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-05-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB277/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/6dd7186a445db63485257f5b00614a80?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Timothy Dukes"},
{"bill_id":861587,"bill_number":"HB279","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Public Comment At Open Meetings.","description":"This bill would require that public comment be permitted at all open meetings of any board, bureau, commission, department, agency, committee, ad hoc committee, special committee, temporary committee, advisory board and committee, subcommittee, legislative committee, association, group, panel or council. The minimum time will be one minute. Maximum time and procedural rules are left to the discretion of the meeting body.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to House Administration Committee in House","last_action_date":"2016-03-08","committee":"Administration","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB279/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/d37efc478e750b9e85257f240052c7dc?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Kimberly Williams"},
{"bill_id":861692,"bill_number":"SB203","title":"An Act To Amend Title 7 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Criminal Penalties For Violations Of Law Relating To Wetlands And Subaqueous Lands.","description":"An Act To Amend Title 7 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Criminal Penalties For Violations Of Law Relating To Wetlands And Subaqueous Lands.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-08-10","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-08-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB203/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/f19c868b5427b5c285257f700060e05f?OpenDocument","sponsor":"David McBride"},
{"bill_id":861713,"bill_number":"SB201","title":"An Act To Amend Title 3 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Delaware Agricultural Lands Preservation Act Restrictions","description":"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 this change.  AUTHOR: Senator Simpson","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-11","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-05-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB201/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/19d6f9a41c827f0585257f6b006bd27d?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Gary Simpson"},
{"bill_id":861736,"bill_number":"SB182","title":"An Act To Amend The Delaware Code Relating To The Federal Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act","description":"AUTHOR: Senator Lawson","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Assigned to Public Safety Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2016-03-08","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB182/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/818bc563d6a5cc5a85257f400074cc77?OpenDocument","sponsor":"David Lawson"},
{"bill_id":861758,"bill_number":"SB202","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Transportation Of Pupils.","description":"This Act excludes buses operated by the Department of Education, any public school district, or any charter school from the requirements for minimum insurance coverage contained in  2904, Title 14 of the Delaware Code.  This Act is a follow-up to Senate Bill No. 62, which was passed by the General Assembly during the first session of the 148th General Assembly.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-04-20","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB202/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/9afbb06d5f1ee60185257f5c007a03aa?OpenDocument","sponsor":"David Sokola"},
{"bill_id":861777,"bill_number":"SCR47","title":"Recognizing March 8, 2016 As International Women's Day.","description":"This Senate Concurrent Resolution recognizes March 8, 2016 as International Women’s Day.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2016-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR47/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/a5dedf682864590985257f700064f217?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bethany Hall-Long"},
{"bill_id":862067,"bill_number":"HR23","title":"Designating The Week Of March 7-13, 2016, As “ms Awareness Week.”","description":"This House Resolution designates the week of March 7-13, 2016, as “MS Awareness Week.”","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-03-09","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2016-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HR23/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/c09f424151d8095e85257f700056ee68?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Valerie Longhurst"},
{"bill_id":862112,"bill_number":"HB281","title":"An Act To Amend Title 19 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Public Employment Relations Act.","description":"This bill adds deputy chief fire marshals I through V to the “law-enforcement and investigative agents” category for purposes of bargaining units in state employment. Deputy chief fire marshals are considered law enforcement officers and hold police certification from the Delaware Council on Police Training.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-08-03","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-08-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB281/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/8fa3853121244c5c85257f500053ee78?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Michael Mulrooney"},
{"bill_id":862113,"bill_number":"SCR46","title":"Commemorating The Week Of March 13 Through March 19 Of 2016 As Delaware Ag Week","description":"Commemorating the week of March 13-19, 2016 as Delaware Ag Week and urging all Delawareans to celebrate and to learn more about Delaware's modern agricultural industry, and to pay tribute to the farmers, the agricultural community, and the educators who provide the research and the education so vital to sustaining our agricultural industry.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-03-09","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2016-03-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR46/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/f91eab92f4699a3985257f6b006127e9?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Brian Pettyjohn"},
{"bill_id":862592,"bill_number":"HB285","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Probation And Sentencing Procedures.","description":"Under current Delaware law the Department of Corrections has the power to increase or decrease a probationer’s Accountability Level between I, II and III without leave of the court. This bill would allow the Department to continue to lower the Accountability Level without leave of the court where it determines an offender is sufficiently low risk, but would require the Department to seek leave where it seeks to increase the supervision level without filing a violation of probation. The courts sentence offenders with full knowledge of the facts of an offender’s current crime, criminal history, and plea conditions at sentencing. Where the court has made an informed decision regarding the appropriate supervision level, it is inappropriate to override the court’s discretion and increase the terms of sentence without leave.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-10","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Corrections Committee in House","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Corrections","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB285/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/558a1bd2a0c8439885257de10052c539?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Helene Keeley"},
{"bill_id":862645,"bill_number":"HCR55","title":"Recognizing The 110th Anniversary Of The Delaware Public Archives.","description":"Recognizing The 110th Anniversary Of The Delaware Public Archives.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-03-10","last_action":"Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 21 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR55/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/db9a6cbfa39c8ef885257f700076bffc?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Sean Lynn"},
{"bill_id":862695,"bill_number":"HB282","title":"An Act To Amend Title 4 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Alcoholic Liquors.","description":"This bill creates a new type of liquor license for beer gardens. Beer gardens are outdoor venues that operate at least 5 months, but less than 9 months, of each year and are independent of any other licensed establishment. The licensing and operation of beer gardens provides new business creation opportunities and a chance to enhance retail areas in Delaware. The biennial fee for a beer garden license is set at $2,000.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-10","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Economic Development/Banking/Insurance/Commerce Committee in House","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Economic Development/Banking/Insurance/Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB282/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/198daede564842ba85257f56004f18b7?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Helene Keeley"},
{"bill_id":862744,"bill_number":"HB284","title":"An Act To Amend Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Pharmacy Benefit Managers.","description":"This bill requires pharmacy benefit managers who employ “maximum allowable cost,” or “MAC” pricing for multi-sourced drugs to follow set standards in composing and updating the list, to provide information on MAC and how it is determined to pharmacies in their networks, and to create an appeal process for a participating pharmacy who believes the MAC has been set in error. This bill will encourage more efficient operation of the prescription drug market by setting ground rules and encouraging transparency, resulting in savings to consumers and protecting pharmacies who are small businesses. Similar laws have been passed in at least 11 states.  These new rules surrounding MAC pricing will be subchapter II of Chapter 33A, which was added to the code last year to address pharmacy audits conducted by pharmacy benefit managers. A conforming change is made so that the definition of pharmacy benefit manager is consistent across both subchapters.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-25","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-05-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB284/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/766b4d4fd8b3370e85257f3900694af1?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bryon Short"},
{"bill_id":862794,"bill_number":"HB283","title":"An Act To Amend Title 19 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Veterans, Skilled Workers And Community Workforce Act.","description":"This bill is the Veterans, Skilled Workers, and Community Workforce Act. It requires that on all state-funded construction, public works, or improvement projects that contractors and subcontractors must draw 30% of their workforce from the Representative District where the project is located, and 5% of their workforce from eligible Delaware veterans. Such projects are to be governed by a Project Labor Agreement with the Delaware Building and Construction Trades Council to provide structure and stability and promote efficient completion.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-03-10","last_action":"Amendment HA 1 - Introduced and Placed With Bill","last_action_date":"2016-06-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB283/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/0320d4b13970933885257f4f00536bd4?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Michael Mulrooney"},
{"bill_id":862897,"bill_number":"SB204","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Inspire Scholarship Program.","description":"This bill would allow for a student to participate in the Inspire Scholarship Program for eight continuous semesters instead of the current six. This would allow a student to use Inspire Scholarships for each of the semesters during a traditional college program.  Author: Senator Bushweller","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-10","last_action":"Assigned to Finance Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB204/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/7bff410c9e397f2985257f6b00607fe7?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Brian Bushweller"},
{"bill_id":862926,"bill_number":"SB207","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Bullying And Crimes In Schools.","description":"This Act would improve the state’s response to incidents of school bullying by better informing parents of the availability of intervention by the Department of Justice’s School Ombudsperson, and clarify that the Ombudsperson has authority to intervene in both incidents of criminal activity and incidents that meet the statutory definition of bullying but do not constitute criminal activity. This Act would also give schools and victims’ families discretion whether to report misdemeanor assault incidents between juveniles to law enforcement agencies, rather than mandating the involvement of the criminal justice system in all such incidents. Finally, the Act would ensure that parents of students involved in bullying incidents are informed that such incidents are reported to the Department of Education, and are informed when such reports occur.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-08-10","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-08-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB207/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/4ee0af3d9815816485257f71005e7811?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Margaret Henry"},
{"bill_id":862938,"bill_number":"SB205","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Designation Of The Kalmar Nyckel As The Tall Ship Of Delaware.","description":"This bill designates the Kalmar Nyckel as the official Tall Ship of Delaware.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-09-09","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-09-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB205/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/6066ae3dd9f2ff3485257f4600596409?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Patricia Blevins"},
{"bill_id":862951,"bill_number":"SB208","title":"An Act To Amend Titles 6 And 14 Of The Delaware Code And Chapter 149, Volume 80 Of The Laws Of Delaware Relating To Online Privacy Protections.","description":"This Act makes the following technical corrections to two online privacy protection bills passed during the General Assembly’s 2015 session: (i) the Act amends Section 1204C of the Delaware Online Privacy Protection Act, Chapter 12C, Title 6, to insert language that was inadvertently omitted from the bill as enacted; (ii) the Act amends Section 8105A of the Student Data Privacy Protection Act, Chapter 81A, Title 14, to correct a typographical error; and (iii) the Act amends Section 5 of the enacting bill, Chapter 149, Volume 80 of the Laws of Delaware, to correct a misinterpretation of the effective date of new Chapter 81A, Title 14 of the Code.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-07-29","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-07-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB208/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/39f25ce229f7f8e985257f6f006f3fe8?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Patricia Blevins"},
{"bill_id":862959,"bill_number":"SB206","title":"An Act To Amend Title 10 Of The Delaware Code Relating To General Provision Applicable To Vacancies In Office For Commissioners.","description":"This Act updates a general provision of the code to reflect current practice and conform with specific statutory language applicable to the appointment of a vacant office for a commissioner in the Superior Court or the Court of Common Pleas.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-08-03","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-08-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB206/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/396006156811dc7e85257f46006d06b4?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Patricia Blevins"},
{"bill_id":864719,"bill_number":"HCR56","title":"Recognizing The Cai/easter Seals Volleyball Challenge And Volleyball Ambassador Maddie Hanson In The 11th Year Of Democratic And Republican Team Participation.","description":"This resolution recognizes the CAI/Easter Seals Volleyball Challenge on March 18-20, 2016, an event that raises funds for an organization providing services and support to people with disabilities or special needs and their families in Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-03-16","last_action":"Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 19 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 2 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR56/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/c52a56048765db8485257f770053644e?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Valerie Longhurst"},
{"bill_id":864879,"bill_number":"SB209","title":"An Act To Amend Title 10 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Family Court Of The State Of Delaware And Domestic Violence.","description":"This bill clarifies that treatment required for participants in the domestic violence first offenders program must be domestic violence treatment with a Domestic Violence Coordinating Council certified treatment provider.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-08-03","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-08-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB209/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/827bc26d0d5e208c85257f3f0057f3c1?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Patricia Blevins"},
{"bill_id":864937,"bill_number":"SB210","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Default In Payment Of A Fine.","description":"This Act permits the imposition of work referral in order to work off fines and costs in offenses which are classified as civil violations. Work referral is currently permitted as an option for working off fines and costs for civil violations under Title 21. This Act permits the same relief for the same category of offense.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-06-09","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-06-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB210/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/7400ed6cdb99911085257f300065d6c1?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Margaret Henry"},
{"bill_id":864964,"bill_number":"SCR48","title":"Extending The Report Date For The Behavioral And Mental Health Task Force.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution extends the reporting date of the Behavioral and Mental Health Task Force to May 31st, 2016.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-03-15","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR48/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/222b0ecb3245382485257f72006b7042?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Patricia Blevins"},
{"bill_id":865288,"bill_number":"HCR57","title":"Recognizing March 2016 As Delaware Dietitians National Nutrition Month.","description":"This Resolution recognizes March 2016 as “Delaware Dietitians National Nutrition Month” and encourages all of this State’s citizens to learn and raise awareness about nutrition.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-03-16","last_action":"Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 19 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 2 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR57/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/d4739698cdb2ed6e85257f6a0066bc68?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Kevin Hensley"},
{"bill_id":865307,"bill_number":"HB287","title":"An Act To Amend Title 22 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Municipalities.","description":"Additional housing availability may reduce the number of homeless sex offenders and improve consistency in an offender’s participation in the sex offender registration process. When offenders have a registered home address, law enforcement as well as probation officers can more effectively verify the registration information. A stable residence may also assist an offender in decreasing the likelihood to re-offend, and being able to track registered sex offenders improves public safety.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-16","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS) in House with 6 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2016-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB287/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/a9aba733c5e1d8ed85257f710072456d?OpenDocument","sponsor":"James Johnson"},
{"bill_id":865328,"bill_number":"HB288","title":"An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Penalties Associated With Brakes.","description":"This legislation increases the penalty of unlawfully using any brake or braking system that is attached to, or an integral part of the vehicle’s internal combustion engine or exhaust systems, also known as a jake brake, to include a moving violation.  Currently, 21 Del. C.  4303(c) states that no motor vehicle, when operated upon a highway in this State, shall utilize or employ any brake or braking system that is attached to, or an integral part of, the vehicle's internal combustion engine or exhaust systems.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-06-28","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-06-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB288/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/28df476f0e4ca50085257f7100648626?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Kimberly Williams"},
{"bill_id":865348,"bill_number":"HB290","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Tick Control.","description":"This Act is the result of the findings of the Lyme Disease Prevention Task Force (“the Task Force”). On June 1, 2015, the Task Force issued a report that made several recommendations. One of the recommendations was to “[d]evelop on a statewide basis a science-based Integrated Pest Management strategy incorporating acaricide use, biological controls, management of tick-host animals and backyard habitat management.” To implement this strategy, the Task Force recommended a change to state law to allow the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control to address ticks and be involved in field control operations for ticks.  This Act amends the powers and duties of the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control by granting it the authority to address tick mitigation in the manner recommended by the Task Force.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-08-29","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-08-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB290/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/1266d1b659b502da85257ef8006d7131?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Peter Schwartzkopf"},
{"bill_id":865371,"bill_number":"HB291","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Creation Of An Oversight Board To Educate Health Care Professionals About Lyme Disease.","description":"Lyme disease is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi and transmitted through the bite of an infected tick. Typical symptoms include fatigue, fever, and headache. Without treatment, the infection can damage the joints, heart, and central nervous symptom, resulting in meningitis, temporary facial paralysis, and impaired muscle function. Newly-diagnosed patients can be treated with antibiotics. Even with treatment, many patients experience chronic symptoms. Due to the general nature of the symptoms and lack of awareness or understanding of the disease, however, many patients have experienced difficulty in receiving an accurate diagnosis and receiving appropriate treatment.  According to the Centers for Disease Control, the number of people diagnosed with Lyme disease each year is around 300,000. Delaware, along with our neighboring states, is in the red zone for Lyme disease. In 2013, 13 states in the northeast region of the U.S. alone reported more than 94% of the confirmed cases of Lyme disease across the country; Delaware had the 6th highest incidence of those reported cases. Delaware has a greater need to understand and respond to Lyme disease than other states. The statistics show that Delaware has a heightened interest in educating its health care professionals about Lyme disease. This Act is the result of the findings of the Lyme Disease Task Force (“the Task Force”). On June 1, 2015, the Task Force issued a report that made several recommendations to address this critical health threat which is unique to Delawareans, including the creation of the Lyme Disease Education Oversight Board (“the Board”), which is tasked with the following: Educating health care professionals to develop a high index of suspicion for Lyme disease, because Delaware is in an endemic area for the disease. Educating health care professionals that Lyme disease can be diagnosed clinically based on history and physical examination, and serologic antibody testing can confirm, but is not required to make, a clinical diagnosis. Encouraging continuing medical education credits and nursing continuing education units regarding Lyme disease and make the topic enticing to encourage health care professionals to attend such courses as soon as they are available. Hosting continuing education credits and units in all three counties, making efforts to host the courses in hospitals to get the most health care professionals together at once. Delivering education in a variety of methods, using professional associations, medical journals, radio, internet, and conferences, and linking medical training with a public awareness campaign. Trying to bring all health care professionals together for collaboration. This Act includes a sunset provision and will expire 8 years after its enactment unless otherwise provided by a subsequent act of the General Assembly.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-08-29","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-08-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB291/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/d532588fcfcb87ec85257efb00757d5e?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Peter Schwartzkopf"},
{"bill_id":865391,"bill_number":"HB289","title":"An Act To Amend Title 7 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Hunting.","description":"This bill allows for the hunting of deer on private land on Sundays.","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2016-06-07","last_action":"HS 1 for HB 289 - Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 14 YES 7 NO 0 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2016-06-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB289/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/3365c85279faa2e885257f70006b1529?OpenDocument","sponsor":"William Carson"},
{"bill_id":865918,"bill_number":"HJR11","title":"Directing The Department Of Natural Resources And Environmental Control To Allow A Deliberative Process To Review Alternative Stormwater Management Regulations And Satisfy The Regulatory Impact Requirements Contained In The Regulatory Flexibility Act.","description":"This resolution establishes and sets forth the understating that due to the complexity and wide ranging environmental, social and economic impact associated with a change to the State of Delaware stormwater management regulations and accompanying technical document, a deliberate process allowing for a review of alternatives is necessary to assure that the burden of compliance does not significantly outweigh environmental benefits. It is also necessary that the final stormwater regulations and technical requirements be subject to the public hearing process and satisfaction of the regulatory impact requirements contained in the Regulatory Flexibility Act","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-06-09","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (NATURAL RESOURCES & ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2016-06-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HJR11/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/10e6f86189187cf085257f6c0066d861?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Daniel Short"},
{"bill_id":865959,"bill_number":"HCR58","title":"Recognizing March 2016 As \"eye Donor Month\" In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This House Concurrent Resolution recognizes March 2016 as “Eye Donor Month” in Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-03-17","last_action":"Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 21 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2016-03-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR58/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/5f463c0f5df0c7a885257dfc00562f1c?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Earl Jaques"},
{"bill_id":866000,"bill_number":"HB292","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Posting Information Related To Child Abuse And Neglect In Schools.","description":"This bill requires schools to post the toll-free telephone report line number for child abuse and neglect in a conspicuous location, where it may be viewed by students. Currently the number is 1-800-292-9582.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-06-09","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-06-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB292/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/bcafcd95dd4b6fbd85257f7800531011?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Kimberly Williams"},
{"bill_id":866043,"bill_number":"HB295","title":"An Act To Name The Training Area Of The John P. Mulhern Jr. Emergency Management Operations Center To The James E. Turner, Iii Educational Center.","description":"This bill names the training area of the John P. Mulhern Jr. Emergency Management Operations Center the “James E. Turner, III Educational Center”.","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2016-05-19","last_action":"Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 20 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2016-05-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB295/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/d489d39d10e4633e85257f70005d7650?OpenDocument","sponsor":"William Carson"},
{"bill_id":866541,"bill_number":"HB286","title":"An Act To Amend Title 5 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Financial Institutions.","description":"An Act To Amend Title 5 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Financial Institutions.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-09","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-05-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB286/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/fc970b0d9569fbce85257f3a007c6fd1?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Charles Paradee"},
{"bill_id":867202,"bill_number":"HB293","title":"An Act To Amend Title 19 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Workers' Compensation As An Exclusive Remedy.","description":"This bill allows State of Delaware employees injured in a motor vehicle collision during the course and scope of employment the ability to continue to access the State of Delaware’s automobile insurance coverage, in addition to workers’ compensation benefits. This amendment is made in response to the recent Delaware Superior Court decision of Simpson v. State of Delaware and Government Employees Insurance Company, 2016 WL 425010 (Del. Super. Ct. Jan. 28, 2016). In the Simpson decision, the Court noted the need for clarification, as the exclusivity provision in 19 Del. C.  2304 could operate to unfairly deprive an employee of much-needed benefits.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to House Administration Committee in House","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":"Administration","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB293/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/aa7cb47d03fa1aa285257f7800669a46?OpenDocument","sponsor":"John Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":867225,"bill_number":"SCR55","title":"Commending And Encouraging The Deferred Compensation Program For Educators.","description":"This resolution recognizes the importance of the work by the Deferred Compensation Council in seeking out ways to improve upon Delaware’s existing deferred compensation program for educators, which helps them enhance their retirement through planned savings and investments. The resolution urges the Council to study this issue further, with significant input from educators and to prioritize maintaining and hopefully increasing participation in this important program.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR55/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/7a324b65fd13c88185257f7e0058239e?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bethany Hall-Long"},
{"bill_id":867249,"bill_number":"SCR54","title":"Extending The Report Date Of The Clean Water And Flood Abatement Task Force.","description":"This resolution extends the due date of the findings and recommendations report of the Clean Water and Flood Abatement Task Force from March 31, 2016 to April 30, 2016.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR54/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/98dccf6419ffad8185257f79006bb734?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bryan Townsend"},
{"bill_id":867274,"bill_number":"SCR53","title":"Recognizing J.t. Carter, Charlie Thomas, And Ernest Wright For Their Outstanding Contributions To Music History.","description":"This Senate Concurrent Resolution recognizes, and expresses gratitude to, J.T. Carter. Charlie Thomas, and Ernest Wright for their many outstanding contributions to music history.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR53/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/2b35c07c15519a1985257f7e005447e4?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Patricia Blevins"},
{"bill_id":867299,"bill_number":"SJR8","title":"Honoring Delaware State University On The Occasion Of The 125th Anniversary Of Its Founding On 15 May, 1891.","description":"This Senate Joint Resolution honors Delaware State University on the 125th Anniversary of its founding on 15 May, 1891 and declares May 15, 2016 as Delaware State University Day in Delaware.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SJR8/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/d7696b2d132f5e4285257f7200774310?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Brian Bushweller"},
{"bill_id":867324,"bill_number":"SB211","title":"An Act To Amend Title 9 And Title 22 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Acknowledgment Of Deed Restrictions In An Application For A Building Or Construction Permit.","description":"This Act requires a person applying for a building or construction permit to certify that the construction project does not violate any deed restriction applicable to the property and that the person understands a violation of a deed restriction may result in legal action and require the person to be liable for court costs and reasonable attorney fees incurred by the person authorized to enforce the deed restrictions.","status_desc":"Stricken","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"Stricken","last_action_date":"2016-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB211/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/beafd164ea47d83585257f76006b66f6?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Karen Peterson"},
{"bill_id":867383,"bill_number":"SB212","title":"An Act To Amend Title 10 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Assignment Of Retired Commissioners.","description":"This Act permits the Superior Court to temporarily assign duties to a retired Commissioner at the designation of the President Judge with the approval of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. A retired Commissioner must have been in good standing at the time of his or her retirement, agree to the assignment, and not be involved or employed in any position that would create a conflict, including the private practice of law, holding any state office, or being employed by the State in any capacity.  The ability to temporality assign duties to a retired Commissioner will enable the Superior Court to maintain its current workflow without interruption in the event a Commissioner was unavailable for a period of time. In addition, both the Family Court and the Court of Common Pleas currently have the ability to temporarily assign duties to a retired Commissioner. This Act is substantively similar to those provisions; however, it differs stylistically to conform to the guidelines of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-19","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-05-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB212/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/5dff32b8f9714a3d85257f160049b601?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Margaret Henry"},
{"bill_id":867784,"bill_number":"HB296","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Designation Of A State Dog.","description":"This Act designates the Golden Retriever as the official dog of Delaware.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-08-03","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-08-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB296/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/daec87d4dcbce09285257f700074cafc?OpenDocument","sponsor":"John Viola"},
{"bill_id":867831,"bill_number":"HB294","title":"An Act To Amend Title 13 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Child Support.","description":"Currently in the State of Delaware there are high arrearages in child support owed and past due. In many circumstances persons’ who are owing support have received monetary awards in the form of a court settlement, judgment or under a workers compensation claim. This Bill requires the Division of Child Support Enforcement to maintain an active list of persons who are in arrears of their child support duties. Any attorney or insurer will now be required to consult this list before releasing any funds to clients or prevailing parties to verify that no support is owed. If support is owed, the total amount of support in arrears must first be paid before any funds (except the first $1,000) may be released to the prevailing party.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-03-23","last_action":"HS 1 for HB 294 - Assigned to Health & Human Development","last_action_date":"2016-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB294/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/0aeba74c321df94585257daa005a0f5d?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Timothy Dukes"},
{"bill_id":867936,"bill_number":"SCR52","title":"Designating March 23, 2016, As \"rare Disease Day\" In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This Senate Concurrent Resolution recognizes March 23rd, 2016, as “Rare Disease Day” in Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-03-23","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR52/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/92cfc15f90fc333e85257f7000670fc6?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bethany Hall-Long"},
{"bill_id":867998,"bill_number":"SR13","title":"Declaring Today As Ability Network Of Delaware Brand Launch And Advocacy Day.","description":"This Resolution declares March 23, 2016 as Ability Network of Delaware Brand Launch and Advocacy Day.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-03-23","last_action":"Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 21 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2016-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SR13/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/42edcdd31f94717285257f7f005d796b?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Nicole Poore"},
{"bill_id":868279,"bill_number":"HCR59","title":"Recognizing March 26, 2016, As \"purple Day” And Requesting The Governor To Issue A Proclamation For The Occasion.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution recognizes March 26, 2016, as “Purple Day” and requests that the Governor issue a proclamation declaring the same. The Resolution encourages the State agencies and all Delawareans to undertake suitable efforts to increase epilepsy awareness throughout the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-03-24","last_action":"Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 20 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR59/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/d193aa8e116a964785257f7e005667bd?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Gerald Brady"},
{"bill_id":868312,"bill_number":"SCR49","title":"Commending Sandra Hall For Being Selected As Delaware's State Teacher Of The Year For 2016 And Commending Each School District's Teacher Of The Year.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution commends the 2016 Delaware State Teacher of the Year, Sandra Hall, and all of the District Teachers of the Year.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-03-24","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR49/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/e65662ea025edd8485257f770066f6f1?OpenDocument","sponsor":"David Sokola"},
{"bill_id":868346,"bill_number":"SCR51","title":"Commemorating The Outstanding Achievements And Contributions Made By Scottish-americans To The United States By Proclaiming April 6, 2016 As National Tartan Day","description":"This resolution designates April 6, 2016 as “National Tartan Day” and commemorates the outstanding achievements and contributions made by Scottish-Americans to the United States.  When the United States was first formed and the thirteen states selected their first governors, nine were of Scottish ancestry. All the members of the first American cabinet had Scottish ancestry. Delaware’s first governor, John McKinly, was born in Northern Ireland of Scottish descent. Americans of Scottish descent have played a vibrant and influential role in the development of this country. However, not until 1997 was this influence recognized by a single-year U.S. Senate Resolution that appeared in the Congressional Record of April 7, 1997. In 1998 National Tartan Day was officially recognized on a permanent basis when the U.S. Senate passed Senate Resolution 155 recognizing April 6th as National Tartan Day. This was followed by companion bill House Resolution 41 which was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives on March 9, 2005. President George W. Bush signed a Presidential Proclamation on April 4, 2008 making April 6 National Tartan Day. In April of 2008, then Governor Minner issued a statement celebrating the accomplishments of Scots-Irish Americans in the First State as part of a Scots/Scots-Irish Heritage Month. April 6 commemorates the signing of the Declaration of Arbroath in 1320, which asserted Scotland's sovereignty over English territorial claims, and which was a significant influence on the American Declaration of Independence. Canada has been celebrating \"National Tartan Day\" since 1993. The idea and motivation for creating a similar American holiday was provided by the Scottish Coalition, a group of national Scottish- American cultural organizations. AUTHOR: Senator Simpson","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-03-24","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR51/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/6c62f1fcfec3597a85257f3f00780696?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Gary Simpson"},
{"bill_id":868381,"bill_number":"HR25","title":"Recognizing March 25, 2016 As \"random Acts Of Kindness Day\" In The State Of Delaware In Remembrance Of Madison Peterman.","description":"This Resolution recognizes Friday, March 25, 2016, as “Random Acts of Kindness Day” in the State of Delaware as inspired by Madison Peterman.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-03-24","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HR25/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/5961f3321708a34d85257f72006935b4?OpenDocument","sponsor":"William Outten"},
{"bill_id":868412,"bill_number":"SR14","title":"Recognizing March 24, 2016 As Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Or \"aka Day At The Capitol\" In Delaware.","description":"This Resolution recognizes March 24, 2016 as Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority or “AKA Day at the Capitol” in Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-03-24","last_action":"Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 21 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SR14/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/7381a71115fcf65985257f7e005a0277?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Margaret Henry"},
{"bill_id":868418,"bill_number":"SCR56","title":"Extending The Reporting Date Of The Education Funding Improvement Commission.","description":"This resolution extends the due date of the findings and recommendations report of the Education Funding Improvement Commission from March 31, 2016 to June 30, 2016.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-03-24","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR56/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/f400eab8723cde2485257f8000591314?OpenDocument","sponsor":"David Sokola"},
{"bill_id":868419,"bill_number":"SB218","title":"An Act To Amend Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Board Of Accountancy.","description":"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 Accountancy and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants as a framework. This Act also makes a greater distinction between a CPA who passed the CPA exam only and a CPA who passed the CPA exam, met the experience requirements, and received a permit to practice. This provides the public with the significant distinction between a CPA who is a certificate holder only, and a CPA who is a permit holder. It also provides for a peer review for those accounting firms that perform attest services as a requirement for permit renewal as a mechanism to ensure practice competency. Author: Senator Poore","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2016-05-05","last_action":"SS 1 for SB 218 - Passed by House of Representatives. Votes: Passed 39 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 2 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2016-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB218/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/b2e5111bf05077ab85257f7f006c71c1?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Nicole Poore"},
{"bill_id":868420,"bill_number":"SB214","title":"An Act To Amend Title 19 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Discrimination In Employment.","description":"This Act increases the amount of time provided to a person seeking to file a charge of employment discrimination from 120 days to 300 days, making Delaware’s statute of limitation consistent with the statute of limitations under federal discrimination law.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-07-19","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-07-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB214/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/952484252983fde385257f6700546389?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Karen Peterson"},
{"bill_id":868421,"bill_number":"SB220","title":"An Act To Amend Title 13, Chapter 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Domestic Violence Coordinating Council.","description":"This bill would amend the Domestic Violence Coordinating Council’s statute to elect a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson every other year for a two year term rather than annually, and changes the annual report deadline from September to October. The Fatal Incident Review statute is amended to remove the requirement that a physician certify a victim was in serious or critical condition, and adds the requirement that the Attorney General, the Department of Services for Children Youth and Their Families, or any other state or local agency with knowledge of domestic violence-related death or near death incident report the incident to the DVCC. Finally, the bill adds additional members to the Fatal Incident Review Team.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-06-09","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-06-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB220/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/fbc2c2e62770a65285257f7f005c77a9?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Patricia Blevins"},
{"bill_id":868423,"bill_number":"SB219","title":"An Act To Amend Title 4 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Alcoholic Beverages.","description":"In order to facilitate the growth of successful small businesses in Delaware, this bill expands the number of establishments a licensee may operate from 3 to 5.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-04-14","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Economic Development/Banking/Insurance/Commerce Committee in House","last_action_date":"2016-04-19","committee":"Economic Development/Banking/Insurance/Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB219/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/a28c5be2d9a7e35185257f7e006ae4bf?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bryan Townsend"},
{"bill_id":868426,"bill_number":"SB215","title":"An Act To Amend Title 9 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Property Taxes.","description":"The Act includes the Milford Housing Development Corporation (MHDC) to the list of those non-profit corporations which are exempt from property taxes imposed by Counties and other political subdivisions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-24","last_action":"Assigned to Community/County Affairs Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":"Community/County Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB215/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/a8852c4219c0141f85257eac004f0d8a?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Gary Simpson"},
{"bill_id":868428,"bill_number":"SB213","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Personal Body Safety And Child Sexual Abuse Awareness And Prevention.","description":"At least 26 states have enacted legislation requiring the study or development of curricula for educating educators, students, and parents about personal body safety and child sexual abuse awareness and prevention.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-08-10","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-08-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB213/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/88d0cc5e82a249fc85257f36006ab7e5?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Margaret Henry"},
{"bill_id":868429,"bill_number":"SCR50","title":"Recognizing April, 2016 As Child Abuse Prevention Month.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution recognizes April, 2016 as Child Abuse Prevention Month in Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-03-24","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2016-04-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR50/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/95d86204bfee885885257e0d005084b4?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Catherine Cloutier"},
{"bill_id":868431,"bill_number":"SB217","title":"An Act To Amend Titles 3, 9, 10, And 16 Of The Delaware Code And Chapters 375, Volume 79 Of The Laws Of Delaware Relating To Stray Livestock, Dogs, Dangerous Dogs And Animal Control.","description":"This bill reassigns the responsibility of dog control and dangerous dog management from the counties of this state to the Delaware Division of Public Health Office of Animal Welfare, and updates procedures for handling dangerous and potentially dangerous dog hearings for a more fair and equitable process. The bill also reassigns the responsibility for stray livestock response from the Delaware SPCA to the Delaware Department of Agriculture, with support from animal welfare officers of the Department of Health and Social Services. The bill replaces the variety of terms used for persons enforcing dog control, rabies, and dangerous dog laws throughout the Delaware Code to one consistent term, animal welfare officer, and provides clarity on provisions to protect outdoor dogs from severe cold or hazardous weather. Finally, the bill removes animal control constable from the roles that can be appointed by the county under Title 10. This Act also makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the guidelines of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual, especially with regard to adding serial commas throughout.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-25","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-05-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB217/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/ffc586883493fb1185257f6a0065b12d?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Patricia Blevins"},
{"bill_id":868432,"bill_number":"SB221","title":"An Act To Amend Title 30 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Delaware Tax Credits.","description":"This Act is designed to further promote the purpose of 16 Del. C. Chapter 96 (as amended). The intent is to advance the number of work opportunities made available to Delawareans with disabilities beyond those offered through State Use Law by presenting employers incentives to employ this under-represented workforce. State Use Law is a publically supported employment program that serves to create employment to qualified persons with disabilities. By virtue of this Act, the spirit and purpose of State Use as a means to develop the skills necessary to gain employment in the private sector will be further enhanced and more employment outcomes will be realized for the population of persons with disabilities served by Vocational Rehabilitation Agencies. This legislation is patterned on legislation enacted in 2012 (H.B. No. 275) which authorized a similar tax credit for employers hiring qualified veterans.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-08-29","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-08-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB221/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/e250aaee40a80ca885257f700060379d?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Nicole Poore"},
{"bill_id":868433,"bill_number":"SB223","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Meningitis Prevention.","description":"Meningococcal disease is an easily transmitted and potentially fatal bacterial infection. In accordance with the latest recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices of the Centers for Disease Control, this Act updates Delaware’s goal of preventing meningococcal disease by requiring that students who wish to enroll in a post-secondary educational institutions with campus housing receive vaccination against meningococcal disease.  This Act authorizes students to request exemption from the vaccination requirement, and authorizes each post-secondary educational institution to develop its own policies and procedures regarding the determinations of such requests. The post-secondary education institutions’ policies and procedures must include a requirement that, if the student seeking an exemption is a minor, the student’s parent or guardian shall sign the request for exemption. Paragraph (g)(3) authorizes post-secondary educational institutions to determine the appropriate office and position within the office to receive, record, maintain, make determinations about, and notify students of the determination of their requests for exemption. Whereas post-secondary education institutions were already required under  509 of Title 16 to provide students with information about meningococcal disease and the availability of vaccination against the disease, this Act requires post-secondary educational institutions to also provide students with information about the requirement that they receive, within 5 years prior to enrollment, vaccination against the disease. Furthermore, this Act reorganizes the existing requirement, along with the new requirement, into the new subsection (g)(1). Post-secondary education institutions were also already required under  509 to develop procedures for facilitating, receiving, and recording student responses to the information provided about meningococcal disease and vaccination against the disease. This Act adds that post-secondary educational institutions must also facilitate, receive, and record students’ vaccination records. Furthermore, this Act reorganizes the existing requirement, along with the new requirement, into the new subsection (g)(2). Finally, this Act makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the guidelines of the Delaware Legislative Manual. Author: Senator Hall-Long","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-07-19","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-07-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB223/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/27dc7ea4e189c52185257f4d006851d8?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bethany Hall-Long"},
{"bill_id":868435,"bill_number":"SB216","title":"An Act To Amend Title 10 Of The Delaware Code Pertaining To Extended Jurisdiction.","description":"This bill reflects current practice within Family Court as to how and when one files for Extended Jurisdiction. This bill provides for a petition for extended jurisdiction to be filed by the youth who will be or was in foster care at age 18 or by the youth’s representative, requesting that Family Court be authorized to hold proceedings past the youth’s eighteenth birthday for the purpose of reviewing the youth’s independent living services. The current statute calls for a motion to be filed in the dependency, abuse, and neglect proceeding. By requiring a new petition to be filed at the youth’s request, this new procedure recognizes the young adult in their status as an independent adult and emphasizes the requirement that the jurisdiction be extended with the youth’s consent. As with the current statute, DSCYF is not required to provide any services for which funds have not been appropriated or exhausted.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-08-10","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-08-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB216/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/a950777a622eaa8485257f7700513028?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Patricia Blevins"},
{"bill_id":870899,"bill_number":"HB302","title":"An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Electronic Communication Devices And Penalties.","description":"Currently many drivers, particularly novice drivers, ignore the laws prohibiting texting and handheld-phone use while driving, and the penalties are not enough to discourage such behavior. This bill increases the penalties for the improper use of electronic communication devices while driving. The civil penalty for a first offense is increased from $50 to $100 and for subsequent offenses is increased to $200 up to $300. Additionally, points will be assessed for second or subsequent offenses. This bill is supported by Delaware AAA.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-08-31","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-08-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB302/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/51b95d44fcc251bc85257f6400654087?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Deborah Hudson"},
{"bill_id":870919,"bill_number":"HB299","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Notification Of Refugee Resettlement.","description":"This bill requires the Secretary of the Department of Health and Social Services to immediately notify the Governor and the Secretary of the Department of Safety and Homeland Security of any refugee being resettled in this state if such refugee has lived within the preceding five years in a country determined by the U.S. Secretary of State to have provided support for acts of international terrorism pursuant to certain federal laws.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-04-06","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to House Administration Committee in House","last_action_date":"2016-04-06","committee":"Administration","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB299/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/0ca578c9a9e12c6c85257f7f00684a3b?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Deborah Hudson"},
{"bill_id":870939,"bill_number":"HB307","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Fees For Educator Licensure.","description":"In 2015, the Legislature enacted the one-time fee of no more than $100 for an educator’s first license in Delaware. This Bill provides a waiver for graduates of Delaware high schools and graduates of teacher preparatory programs located in Delaware.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-06-09","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-06-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB307/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/da453b8f1f1c916585257f7e00653044?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Kimberly Williams"},
{"bill_id":870959,"bill_number":"HB309","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Special Law Enforcement Assistance Fund.","description":"This Act would remove the exemption from the Freedom of Information Act that currently exists for proceedings and records of the Special Law Enforcement Assistance Fund (SLEAF), making those records and proceedings of that fund subject to the State’s existing FOIA statute. The Act also provides for a process by which law enforcement agencies can determine if their applications for SLEAF funds will be public records under FOIA before they decide whether to pursue those applications.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-06-28","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-06-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB309/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/abcc9cffb83b07f185257f85004a4988?OpenDocument","sponsor":"John Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":870979,"bill_number":"HB303","title":"An Act To Amend Title 12 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Appointment Of The Public Guardian.","description":"This Act would start a Public Guardian’s term of office from the date of swearing in instead of the current date of appointment. The interval between the date of appointment and the date of swearing in allows for a transition period in which a current Public Guardian or interim appointee can serve until such time as the newly appointed Public Guardian is available to start their duties after fulfilling any prior professional obligations.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-07-11","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-07-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB303/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/53221d4b6a27f70785257f7e0052f8fb?OpenDocument","sponsor":"John Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":870998,"bill_number":"HB300","title":"An Act To Amend Chapter 5, Title 19 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Permitting Those Under Age 14 To Perform Work For Equine Operations.","description":"This Act permits those under 14, with the permission of a parent or one legally standing in the place of a parent, to volunteer or perform work for horse farms and other equine operations, just as those under 14 may do for other types of farms, and thus makes Delaware law consistent with Federal law.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-06-07","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-06-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB300/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/b212509cf1829c3285257f7f0062a3b0?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Debra Heffernan"},
{"bill_id":871017,"bill_number":"HB301","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Family Leave.","description":"Mothers who give birth to monoamniotic twins are often hospitalized as early as 26 weeks into the pregnancy due to the risk of complications of having twins share a single amniotic sack. Mothers who give birth to multiples of 3 or more often have the same issue of requiring extensive medical pre-natal care. As a result, the benefits provided under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) are often exhausted by the time the mother and children are discharged from the hospital. This bill provides that mothers who are full time state employees may have up to six weeks of unpaid leave following the newborn(s) discharge from the hospital even if their FMLA benefits have been exhausted.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-04-06","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (HOUSE ADMINISTRATION) in House with 5 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2016-06-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB301/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/3d1644d703e72d5585257f7e00612ede?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Ruth Briggs King"},
{"bill_id":871038,"bill_number":"HB305","title":"An Act To Amend Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Risk-based Capital (rbc) For Insurers.","description":"This bill amends Title 18, Chapter 58, by adding a higher RBC standard for trend testing from 2.5 to 3.0 for a life insurance company, health insurance company, or a fraternal benefit society. The bill’s language comes directly from the NAIC Risk-Based Capital (RBC) For Insurers Model Act. The bill will enhance the financial surveillance of life companies, and is an accreditation requirement as of January 1, 2017. Property and Casualty companies already have the 3.0 trend testing.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-08-10","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-08-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB305/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/daa734b1b7878db585257f46007ace38?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Charles Paradee"},
{"bill_id":871059,"bill_number":"HB304","title":"An Act To Amend Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Insurance Risk Retention Groups.","description":"This bill amends Title 18, Chapter 80, and is an accreditation requirement as of January 1, 2017. The amendments involve including a new subsection for Governance Standards for Risk Retention Groups which include the below-listed seven items. Existing risk retention groups shall be in compliance with the Governance Standards within a year of the bill’s effective date. New risk retention groups shall be in compliance with these standards at the time of licensure.  The seven new standards are: 1) new requirements for the board of directors; 2) new requirements for material service provider contracts; 3) the board of directors shall adopt a written policy in the plan of operation; 4) an audit committee which included three independent board members; 5) the board of directors shall adopt and disclose governance standards; 6) the board of directors shall adopt and disclose a code of business conduct and ethics for directors, officers and employees; and 7) a prompt notification of any noncompliance with any of these governance standards tithe domestic regulator.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-06-28","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-06-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB304/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/7b973bdeffd201f085257f46007970b5?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Charles Paradee"},
{"bill_id":871080,"bill_number":"HB308","title":"An Act To Amend Title 19 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Workers' Compensation As An Exclusive Remedy.","description":"This bill is in response to the recent Delaware Superior Court decision of Simpson v. State of Delaware and Government Employees Insurance Company, 2016 WL 425010 (Del. Super. Ct. Jan. 28, 2016). In the Simpson decision, the Court noted the need for clarification, as the exclusivity provision in 19 Del. C.  2304 could operate to unfairly deprive an employee of much-needed benefits.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-09-06","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-09-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB308/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/c4ca26d95193a7e485257f8c0053c82a?OpenDocument","sponsor":"John Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":871100,"bill_number":"HCR60","title":"Rescinding All Previous Requests By The General Assembly Of The State Of Delaware For A Federal Constitutional Convention.","description":"This concurrent resolution rescinds all previous requests by the Delaware General Assembly for a federal constitutional convention.","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 16 YES 4 NO 1 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2016-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR60/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/fc442fb8e672b41f85257f8d0048cc4b?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Edward Osienski"},
{"bill_id":871120,"bill_number":"HB306","title":"An Act To Amend Title 26 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Public Utilities.","description":"This bill updates Title 26 relating to the requirements for obtaining a certificate to operate in Delaware as a new electric transmission utility. This bill uses language similar to certificate requirements for water, wastewater, and other utility services under the jurisdiction of the Public Service Commission (“Commission”). Due to recent changes in federal law, certain projects will now be available to entities both in and out of state. In order to perform this type of work in Delaware, a company will need to obtain a certificate from the Commission. Currently, there are no qualifications defined for the Commission to assess the impact a project of this nature will have on Delaware and its citizens. This bill will provide the Commission with the necessary authority to assess that impact and revoke a certificate in the future for good cause.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-04-19","last_action":"Assigned to Energy & Transit Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2016-04-19","committee":"Energy & Transit","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB306/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/17253e8bacc3e73a85257f380064e2d6?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Charles Paradee"},
{"bill_id":871671,"bill_number":"SB226","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Health Planning And Resources Management.","description":"The work of the Behavioral and Mental Health Task Force indicated a greater need for psychiatric services statewide. This Act meets this need by eliminating the need for additional review by the Delaware Health Resources Board for a 90 bed psychiatric hospital in Georgetown, which previously received a certificate of public review by the Board.  Under Section 2 of this Act, the Act sunsets on December 31, 2020.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-06-08","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-06-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB226/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/f24c4f16f4d8fdfe85257f8d005ca310?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bethany Hall-Long"},
{"bill_id":872090,"bill_number":"SCR58","title":"Recognizing The Month Of April, 2016, As The 33rd Annual “national Fair Housing Month” In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This Senate Concurrent Resolution recognizes the month of April, 2016, as the 33rd Annual “National Fair Housing Month” in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-04-12","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2016-04-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR58/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/07519ef1d6bd333f85257f920069f792?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Margaret Henry"},
{"bill_id":872106,"bill_number":"HCR62","title":"Designating April 12, 2016, As “equal Pay Day” In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution designates April 12, 2016, as “Equal Pay Day” in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-04-12","last_action":"Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 21 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2016-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR62/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/e04a1f31ae3db41385257f6a0069e416?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Stephanie Bolden"},
{"bill_id":872121,"bill_number":"HB311","title":"An Act To Amend Title 13 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Mental And Behavioral Health Transition Plans.","description":"This Act authorizes the Family Court to order the Department of Health and Social Services of Services (“DHSS”) to determine whether a child who is 17 years of age or older and in the custody of the Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families (“DSCYF”) qualifies for adult mental or behavioral health services. If the child does qualify for adult mental or behavioral health services, this Act authorizes the Family Court to order that DHSS coordinate with DSCYF to develop and implement a transition plan for mental or behavioral health services for the child.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-06-09","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (CHILDREN; YOUTH & FAMILIES) in Senate with 3 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2016-06-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB311/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/eac48d71f4e6f3e285257f14005c468c?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Sean Lynn"},
{"bill_id":872137,"bill_number":"SCR57","title":"Observing April 2016 As The 2016 Rhonda Martell Month Of The Military Child And April 12, 2016 As The Official Day Of Recognition Of The Military Child In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This concurrent resolution observes April 2016 as the 2016 Rhonda Martell Month of the Military Child and April 12, 2016 as the official Day of Recognition of the Military Child in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-04-12","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2016-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR57/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/d21cd77ac8d4498e85257e2200520652?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Brian Bushweller"},
{"bill_id":872152,"bill_number":"HB310","title":"An Act To Amend Title 10 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Concurrent Jurisdiction.","description":"This Act provides Family Court with the jurisdiction to continue to review youths who have severe and persistent mental or behavioral health disorders, and who require services or treatment but are not amenable to or compliant with such services. Under this Act, Family Court can order such youths to participate in services or treatment.  This Act applies only to youths who are under the custody of the Department of Children, Youth and their Families (“DCSYF”) when they turn 18 years old and who, while under DCYSF custody, were diagnosed as and remain mentally ill, as defined in this Act. A petition seeking jurisdiction under this Act may be filed when the youth is 17  years old, and terminates either by Court order or when the youth turns 26 years old, whichever occurs first. Jurisdiction under this Act does not require DSCYF to provide foster care board extension payments or stipends to a youth. This Act has no effect on a youth reaching the age of majority at 18 years or on DSCYF’s custody over a youth terminating by operation of law when the youth turns 18 years old. This Act sets forth the requirements for filing a petition for jurisdiction; the legal standard for the Family Court to grant jurisdiction; review hearings, which must occur at least annually; orders for services or treatment; noncompliance with an order for services or treatment; termination of jurisdiction; and the standard of review of an order to exercise or terminate jurisdiction.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-06-09","last_action":"HS 1 for HB 310 - Reported Out of Committee (JUDICIARY) in Senate with 5 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2016-06-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB310/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/12b2e84b7320042385257e68007a7d51?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Sean Lynn"},
{"bill_id":872168,"bill_number":"SR15","title":"Reaffirming The Sister-state Relationship Between The State Of Delaware And Taiwan, Strengthening Bilateral Trade Relations, And Supporting Taiwan's Participation In International Organizations.","description":"This Senate Resolution reaffirms the sister-state relationship between the state of Delaware and Taiwan, and supports strengthening bilateral trade relations and Taiwan’s participation in international organizations.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-04-12","last_action":"Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 21 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2016-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SR15/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/d614aa29d7c9a12d85257f93005425fd?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bryan Townsend"},
{"bill_id":872186,"bill_number":"HCR64","title":"Recognizing April 10-16, 2016, As “crime Victims’ Rights Week” In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution recognizes April 10-16, 2016, as “Crime Victims’ Rights Week” in Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-04-12","last_action":"Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 21 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2016-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR64/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/78dd01dd11c384bf85257f9300546393?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Kimberly Williams"},
{"bill_id":872202,"bill_number":"HB315","title":"An Act To Amend Titles 16 And 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Midwifery.","description":"This bill makes a few changes to the midwifery licensure. Specifically, Section 1 adds a definition for a midwifery student who is under direct supervision. Section 2 then provides an exemption for midwifery students to practice midwifery. Section 3 provides for the Midwifery Advisory Council to receive compensation and travel-related reimbursement. Section 4 provides that the Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline shall adopt regulations granting limited prescriptive authority to a midwife licensee. Sections 5 and 6 add requirements of a course in pharmacology and IV therapy. Sections 7 and 8 delete portions of Title 16 that have been rendered moot by the creation of the Midwifery Advisory Council.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-06-09","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-06-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB315/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/0b15c21f9192b6e585257f70007bac82?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Paul Baumbach"},
{"bill_id":872217,"bill_number":"HR24","title":"A Resolution To Reaffirm The Sister-state Relationship Between The State Of Delaware And Taiwan, Strengthening Bilateral Trade Relations, And Supporting Taiwan's Participation In The Trans-pacific Partnership.","description":"This resolution reaffirms the sister-state relationship between the State of Delaware and Taiwan.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-04-12","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2016-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HR24/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/9211d0ab11983b5e85257f63006e67c2?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Joseph Miro"},
{"bill_id":872234,"bill_number":"HB312","title":"An Act To Amend Title 17 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Acquisition And Sale Of Real Property.","description":"This Act updates the Delaware Department of Transportation’s process for disposing of excess land by removing the 12-month marketing requirement before real property can be disposed of at absolute auction. This Act also changes the date for the Department’s annual real property report from December 31st to March 31st to allow more time to compile the information.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-25","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-05-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB312/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/046f120a705f6eed85257f880062027a?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Edward Osienski"},
{"bill_id":872251,"bill_number":"HCR65","title":"Extending The Work And Final Report Of The Port Of Wilmington Expansion Task Force.","description":"This House Concurrent Resolution extends the work of the Port of Wilmington Expansion Task Force and calls for its final report to the Governor, General Assembly, and Division of Research by May 31, 2016.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-04-14","last_action":"Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 20 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2016-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR65/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/42714e546624db0185257f8d005595cc?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Charles Potter"},
{"bill_id":872266,"bill_number":"HB313","title":"An Act To Amend Titles 10 And 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Unsworn Declarations Under Penalty Of Perjury.","description":"This Act would allow Delaware Courts the flexibility to permit by Court Rule the use of unsworn declarations made under penalty of perjury in lieu of sworn declarations, including verified pleadings and affidavits. With the continued move toward electronic filing and the increased difficulty in locating notaries, this flexibility will permit self-represented litigants greater access to justice while continuing to ensure that litigants confirm the veracity of their pleadings.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-06-28","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-06-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB313/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/d3a409e5e37effb485257f790072e48e?OpenDocument","sponsor":"John Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":872281,"bill_number":"HCR61","title":"Urging The President And Congress Of The United States To Enact Legislation Reinstating The Separation Between Commercial And Investment Banking.","description":"This House Concurrent Resolution urges the President and Congress to enact legislation that would reinstate the separation of commercial and investment banking functions that were in effect under the Glass-Steagall Act.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-04-12","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to House Administration Committee in House","last_action_date":"2016-04-12","committee":"Administration","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR61/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/8011e37b825bef2a85257f85004c9f4e?OpenDocument","sponsor":"John Kowalko"},
{"bill_id":872283,"bill_number":"SB222","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Asset Forfeiture Process And Private Property Protection","description":"Civil forfeiture laws represent one of the most serious assaults on private property rights in the nation today. Under civil forfeiture, police and prosecutors can seize your car or other property, sell it and use the proceeds to fund agency budgets—often without so much as charging you with a crime. This Act protects individual liberty and property rights by standardizing forfeitures across all crimes, simplifying procedures, and addressing counterproductive incentives in the law that distort policing priorities. Importantly, this Act does not change the authority of law enforcement to seize property suspected of being associated with crime or limit in any way prosecutors’ ability to charge and prosecute suspected criminals. Moreover, it ensures that those individuals proven guilty of a crime do not keep the fruits of their crime. In doing so, it strikes the right balance between the individual property rights and public safety.  AUTHOR: Senator Bonini","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-04-12","last_action":"Assigned to Public Safety Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2016-04-12","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB222/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/386302e4c2a7107b85257f680065cf26?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Colin Bonini"},
{"bill_id":872319,"bill_number":"SB227","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Division Of Libraries.","description":"This bill clarifies that the Delaware Division of Libraries has taken increased responsibility for coordinating state library technology over the last decade. This bill also provides an amendment for new major library construction projects which provides matching funding for these initial projects to acquire new technology and book collection materials not attached to the physical structure of the building.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-04-12","last_action":"Assigned to Finance Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2016-04-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB227/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/cb5fd8fca79b6c2d85257f7e00575cf0?OpenDocument","sponsor":"David Sokola"},
{"bill_id":872352,"bill_number":"SR12","title":"Creating A Blue Ribbon Task Force To Make Recommendations Concerning The Future Of Downtown Wilmington","description":"This Senate Resolution urges the Governor to appoint a Blue Ribbon Task Force on or before September 30, 2016 to study and make recommendations for state actions and investments to grow and strengthen downtown Wilmington.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-04-12","last_action":"Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 17 YES 2 NO 1 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2016-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SR12/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/a42f444793e04bbc85257f710056f2e2?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Robert Marshall"},
{"bill_id":872523,"bill_number":"HB318","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To State Employees' Pension Plan Burial Benefits.","description":"This bill increases the state employees’ pension plan burial benefit from $7,000 to $10,000. This benefit has not been changed since July 2001.Begin Synopsis Here","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-04-13","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to House Administration Committee in House","last_action_date":"2016-04-13","committee":"Administration","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB318/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/5c31c8570434fb2985257f8f0050e45b?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Joseph Miro"},
{"bill_id":872551,"bill_number":"HCR63","title":"Commending The Students Selected As Secretary Of Education Scholars Of 2016.","description":"This resolution commends and congratulates the Secretary of Education Scholars of 2016.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-04-14","last_action":"Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 20 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2016-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR63/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/c03187f907c2819885257f8800668c9d?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Earl Jaques"},
{"bill_id":872580,"bill_number":"HR26","title":"Recognizing April 13, 2016 As \"delaware Stands Against Human Trafficking Day\" In The State Of Delaware In Support Of The International Justice Mission's Student Chapter At The University Of Delaware.","description":"This Resolution recognizes the day of April 13, 2016 as “Delaware Stands Against Human Trafficking Day” in the State of Delaware in support of The International Justice Mission’s student chapter at the University of Delaware and to raise awareness of the atrocities of human trafficking and modern day slavery.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-04-13","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2016-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HR26/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/8db7db64b228a30185257f92005ef730?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Lyndon Yearick"},
{"bill_id":872605,"bill_number":"HB319","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Substance Exposed Infants.","description":"This non-punitive, public health-oriented bill seeks to codify certain sections of the federal law known as the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (“CAPTA”) that requires States to have policies and procedures in place to address the needs of infants born with and identified as being affected by illegal substance abuse or withdrawal symptoms resulting from prenatal drug exposure, or a fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, including a requirement that healthcare providers involved in the delivery or care of such infants notify the child protective services system. Furthermore, CAPTA requires the development of a “plan of safe care” for these infants. This bill clarifies and formalizes a uniform, collaborative response protocol in accordance with CAPTA that will require Delaware’s child protection system partners to work together to ensure the safety of substance exposed infants and to provide support and services to the mothers and families of substance exposed infants.  Section 2 of the bill makes a conforming change to Section 929 of Title 16 to reflect updated cross-references.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-04-13","last_action":"Amendment HA 3 - Introduced and Placed With Bill","last_action_date":"2016-06-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB319/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/a7916a608ebae3d085257f9200472be5?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Melanie Smith"},
{"bill_id":872633,"bill_number":"HB320","title":"An Act To Amend Title 13 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Divorce And Annulment.","description":"This bill removes “homosexuality” and “lesbianism” from the definition of misconduct that may be used as grounds for a divorce.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-06-28","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-06-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB320/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/6282321dd8a33f4d85257f80007b8d19?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Melanie Smith"},
{"bill_id":872634,"bill_number":"SB228","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Related To Delaware Student Excellence Equals Degree Act.","description":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Related To Delaware Student Excellence Equals Degree Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-04-13","last_action":"Amendment SA 1 - Introduced and Placed With the Bill in Senate","last_action_date":"2016-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB228/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/457feaa339298f5085257f8e005d4100?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Harris McDowell"},
{"bill_id":872678,"bill_number":"SJR9","title":"Encouraging Delaware Government To Further Expand The Use Of Social Media.","description":"This Joint Resolution encourages State government to continue to expand social media platforms to better connect with citizen businesses and visitors.","status_desc":"Stricken","status_date":"2016-04-13","last_action":"Stricken","last_action_date":"2016-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SJR9/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/478f93e12c5e71d785257f79005fe72b?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Harris McDowell"},
{"bill_id":872785,"bill_number":"SB229","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To State Government And Creating A Work A Day Earn A Pay Public Works Jobs Program.","description":"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.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-05-12","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Economic Development/Banking/Insurance/Commerce Committee in House","last_action_date":"2016-05-18","committee":"Economic Development/Banking/Insurance/Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB229/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/8c0005b3907a9ff485257f79005b6469?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Robert Marshall"},
{"bill_id":872918,"bill_number":"HCR66","title":"Recognizing April 11-17, 2016 As \"auctioneers Week\" In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This resolution recognizes the week of April 11-17, 2016 as Auctioneers Week in the State of Delaware, acknowledging the great economic impact and rich history auctioneers have on the state.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-04-14","last_action":"Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 20 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2016-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR66/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/21ec6f4184c3f90885257f9300677410?OpenDocument","sponsor":"David Wilson"},
{"bill_id":872931,"bill_number":"HB321","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Sexually Transmitted Diseases.","description":"This Act clarifies the authority of the Division of Public Health to release sexually transmitted disease reports to medical personnel for the purpose of providing health care to the subject of those reports, and that such reports may be distributed for this purpose through an electronic health information exchange, such as the Delaware Health Information Network (DHIN).","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-04-14","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Health & Human Development Committee in House","last_action_date":"2016-04-14","committee":"Health & Human Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB321/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/eb8a6389bc80ae0a85257f93006e5a0a?OpenDocument","sponsor":"David Bentz"},
{"bill_id":872944,"bill_number":"SCR62","title":"Recognizing April 2016 As Autism Awareness Month.","description":"This Resolution recognizes April 2016 as Autism Awareness Month.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-04-14","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2016-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR62/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/51c0a6c23de8d27685257f94005e6108?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Margaret Henry"},
{"bill_id":872956,"bill_number":"HB325","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Criminal History Background Checks In Connection With The Sale, Transfer, Or Delivery Of Firearms.","description":"This bill closes a loophole to our gun background check laws. The current loophole allows for guns to be given to a potential purchaser if the background check is delayed for 3 days or more. In some cases a gun is given to a person who should not be in possession of a firearm. This leads to law enforcement having to retrieve a gun from a person prohibited if the background check provides that a person should not have a gun.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-06-22","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB325/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/9b21d37780fca0f585257f7000508166?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Edward Osienski"},
{"bill_id":872970,"bill_number":"HB322","title":"An Act To Amend Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Delaware Board Of Examiners Of Psychologists.","description":"This bill updates the Delaware Code relating to the Delaware Board of Examiners of Psychologists. Section 1 ensures that the internship requirement for applicants for psychological assistant registration is equivalent to the internship required of applicants for psychologist registration. This will prevent situations in which an applicant who qualifies for registration as a psychological assistant is then not qualified for registration as a psychologist as he or she did not complete an adequate internship.  Section 2 of this bill adds a provision to the statute that enables the Board to discipline a psychologist or psychological assistant who has violated the Board’s statute or regulations in a way that is not a violation of the American Psychological Association’s code of ethics or conviction of a crime substantially related to the practice of psychology. Section 3 of this bill removes language that limits the Board’s ability to fine licensees who are subject to discipline to only those licensees whose licenses are suspended or revoked by the Board.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-06-28","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-06-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB322/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/02ee555b13b81dc185257f8c006dc610?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Gerald Brady"},
{"bill_id":872983,"bill_number":"HB323","title":"An Act To Amend Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Board Of Dentistry And Dental Hygiene.","description":"This bill updates the Delaware Code relating to the Delaware Board of Dentistry and Dental Hygiene regarding the exemption from unlicensed practice for owners and operators of non-profit tax exempt organizations that provide dental care. The current statute prevents such facilities from charging any fees for service and limits such facilities to those affiliated with a hospital. In addition, in its current form, the statute appears to allow such owners and operators to perform dental services regardless of the individual’s qualifications.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-06-09","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-06-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB323/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/0498fbfbb0c8802785257f8c00559e08?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Gerald Brady"},
{"bill_id":872984,"bill_number":"SB230","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Supported Decision-making.","description":"This Act creates the option of a supported decision-making agreement for adults who do not need a guardian but who need assistance in gathering information, making decisions, and communicating those decisions. The Act allows these adults, called “principals” in this Act, to select and appoint one or more trusted friends or relatives or a paid provider to act as a supporter. The supporter can provide assistance and guidance on issues affecting the principal, such as coordinating health care and services; making health and service-related decisions; and dealing with housing issues, daily living activities, and routine financial matters. The supporter is not empowered to make decisions for the principal or to substitute the supporter’s judgment for the principal’s. This Act includes safeguards such as limiting who can act as a supporter and requiring a written document with disinterested witnesses. This Act gives the supporter legal status to participate in the decision-making process by gathering information and assisting the principal in making and communicating decisions. A decision or a request communicated by the supporter must be honored on the same basis as a decision or request of the principal.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-09-15","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-09-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB230/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/1ce2e06e7f4410d685257f5b005274be?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bethany Hall-Long"},
{"bill_id":872993,"bill_number":"SCR59","title":"Proclaiming May 2016, Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month In Delaware.","description":"This Resolution proclaims May 2016, Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month in Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-04-14","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2016-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR59/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/0cd19cbdf0d5f1c385257e0d005117ae?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Ernesto Lopez"},
{"bill_id":873000,"bill_number":"HB324","title":"An Act To Amend The Home Rule Charter Of The City Of Wilmington Relating To Contracts And Procurement Requirements.","description":"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 City of Wilmington contracting opportunities through the authorization of internet advertising, and authorize the City of Wilmington to participate in cooperative purchasing agreements with other public procurement agencies.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-05-05","last_action":"Assigned to Community/County Affairs Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2016-05-05","committee":"Community/County Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB324/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/82f901f54ce7841d85257f920050365d?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Helene Keeley"},
{"bill_id":873560,"bill_number":"HB333","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To School Boards.","description":"This bill changes the term of a school board member from 5 years to a 3 year term. While longer board member terms enable school board members to have more years as experienced board members, this must be weighed against the goal of providing the community with sufficient opportunities to run for school boards, and to replace school board members. In addition, shorter board member terms can increase the number of candidates to run for office, as a longer term can prevent some individuals from choosing to run for this office.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-04-19","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Education Committee in House","last_action_date":"2016-04-19","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB333/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/bec732d5921288ea85257f94005fb4fb?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Paul Baumbach"},
{"bill_id":873565,"bill_number":"HB326","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Department Of Health And Social Services.","description":"This Act makes technical corrections based on the enactment of House Bill No. 360 of the 147th General Assembly (Chapter 424, Volume 79 of the Laws of Delaware) so that the Department of Health and Social Services is named as the responsible agency, to be consistent with the rest of  122(3)aa. of Title 16.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-19","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-05-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB326/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/16fc77773af7208285257f94004b3c06?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Debra Heffernan"},
{"bill_id":873572,"bill_number":"HB330","title":"An Act To Amend Title 13 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Child Support Enforcement.","description":"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 child support arrears be sent by certified mail and, instead, substitutes notification to the non-custodial parent via regular first-class mail. This legislation will allow for this section of code to become uniform and reflect more recent administrative enforcement notice requirements such as State and Federal Tax Refund Intercept, Notice of Income Withholding, Passport Denial, Lottery Offset, and Credit Bureau Reporting.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Defeated by Senate. Votes: Defeated 7 YES 13 NO 1 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2016-05-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB330/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/c2a554462549f27b85257f93006d7a2a?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Debra Heffernan"},
{"bill_id":873578,"bill_number":"HB335","title":"An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To School Bus, Taxicab And Limousine Driver's License Endorsements.","description":"This housekeeping bill removes the reference to “Chapter 85 of Title 11” from the criminal background check requirements for school bus and taxicab/limousine endorsements. This statute reference points to public school background check requirements, and is not relevant to school bus or taxicab endorsement background check procedures. Striking this language makes no changes to the existing eligibility procedures at the Division of Motor Vehicles. This bill also corrects a reference to the Federal Bureau of Investigation.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-06-28","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-06-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB335/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/8efca40f4e82b69885257f940071418e?OpenDocument","sponsor":"John Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":873584,"bill_number":"HB317","title":"An Act To Amend Title 19 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Employment Discrimination Based On Family Responsibilities.","description":"This bill prohibits discrimination in employment based upon an individual’s caregiving responsibilities. Workers should be judged on the merits of their performance at work, not their responsibilities at home. Five states and over 90 localities prohibit discrimination based on family responsibilities to some degree. This bill ensures Delaware workers with responsibilities for child care, elder care, or both, receive equal employment opportunities and are protected from discrimination in the workplace.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-06-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB317/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/a2059c17d66b744885257f7e0071faea?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Kimberly Williams"},
{"bill_id":873590,"bill_number":"SCR65","title":"Recognizing The Valuable Contribution That The Lions Clubs International Makes To Our Local Communities, As Well As To The World At Large, By Recognizing April 19, 2016 As \"delaware State Lions Day\" In The State.","description":"This resolution recognizes the valuable contributions that the Lions Clubs International make to our local communities, as well as the world at-large, by recognizing that that April 19, 2016 is Delaware State Lions Day.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-04-19","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2016-04-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR65/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/d9b8fdcf60f939b085257f7800588752?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Ernesto Lopez"},
{"bill_id":873595,"bill_number":"HB327","title":"An Act To Amend Title 6, Chapter 73 Of The Delaware Code To Permit Delaware Businesses To Raise Capital Through Intrastate Crowdfunding Activities.","description":"This bill permits Delaware residents to become early stage investors in Delaware based startups through newly available crowdfunding platforms. The enabling of this new investment tool allows corporations and other business to offer or sell securities via crowdfunding efforts, provided (among other things) that the purchasers of such securities are Delaware residents, the aggregate amount raised by the business through this process cannot exceed $1 million in any twelve-month period, and no person can purchase more than $5,000 worth of securities unless such individual is an accredited investor as defined by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-07-11","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-07-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB327/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/8317316843495a8485257f8b004cf79a?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bryon Short"},
{"bill_id":873602,"bill_number":"HB314","title":"An Act To Amend Title 19 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Unlawful Employment Practices.","description":"This bill makes it an unlawful employment practice for an employer to require an employee to not disclose his or her wages.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-06-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB314/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/db6d46eb3c7c683c85257f79006598f4?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Helene Keeley"},
{"bill_id":873607,"bill_number":"HB334","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Fines, Costs, Penalties And Forfeitures.","description":"This bill provides that in the cases of toll violations, the penalty assessment imposed by 4101 (h) and (j) of Title 11 of the Delaware Code may be suspended.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-06-28","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-06-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB334/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/24043f9d949ab2f285257f7a006c8176?OpenDocument","sponsor":"John Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":873612,"bill_number":"HB328","title":"An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Motor Vehicles.","description":"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 in line with the gravity of the crime committed.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-04-19","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (PUBLIC SAFETY & HOMELAND SECURITY) in House with 8 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2016-05-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB328/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/9f6a5a9f87ed49e085257f5b0053e6d9?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Michael Ramone"},
{"bill_id":873618,"bill_number":"HB329","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Dextromethorphan.","description":"​This bill will ban the sale of dextromethorphan (DXM) to those under 18 years of age without a prescription to help combat the small number of teens who abuse DXM. Every year, millions of Americans use over-the-counter (OTC) medicines containing DXM to relieve cough symptoms. Cough medicine with DXM has been available over the counter in the United States for more than 50 years and is safe and effective when taken as recommended. This would maintain access to effective OTC cough medicine for Delawareans who use it to treat cough symptoms associated with colds and the flu while limiting access to the adolescents who might abuse it.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-06-16","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-06-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB329/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/f978d38dc259859185257f930062ca0c?OpenDocument","sponsor":"David Bentz"},
{"bill_id":873625,"bill_number":"HCR67","title":"Recognizing April 2016 As “sexual Assault Awareness And Prevention Month” In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This Resolution recognizes April 2016 as “Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month” in the State of Delaware and encourages all Delawareans to learn about and raise awareness of sexual violence.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-04-19","last_action":"Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 20 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2016-04-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR67/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/56c56f8f37b4f72685257f9300656bfc?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Kimberly Williams"},
{"bill_id":873631,"bill_number":"HB332","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Probation Before Judgment.","description":"This bill adds misdemeanor possession and paraphernalia marijuana offenses to the list of violations and offenses for which a person may be eligible for probation before judgment if the person otherwise qualifies for probation before judgment. This bill also removes the prohibition for using probation before judgment with the first offenders controlled substances diversion program.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-09-06","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-09-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB332/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/bbc3cb15a65dfa7385257f95006ccce7?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Helene Keeley"},
{"bill_id":873637,"bill_number":"SCR61","title":"Designating September 1, 2016 As \"wesley College Day\" In Delaware.","description":"This Resolution designates September 1, 2016 as “Wesley College Day” in Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-04-19","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2016-04-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR61/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/a6146d0a1ea1a86685257f7f0060ebb5?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Colin Bonini"},
{"bill_id":873643,"bill_number":"HB316","title":"An Act To Amend Title 19 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Employment Discrimination Based On Reproductive Health Decisions.","description":"This bill prohibits discrimination in employment based upon an individual’s reproductive health decisions. Delaware laws currently prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex or pregnancy; however, this legislation makes it clear that an employer is expressly prohibited from taking adverse employment action against an individual based on his or her reproductive health care decisions. This bill does not create any new obligations or change any existing obligations related to insurance coverage of reproductive health care. This bill seeks to ensure that all workers should be judged on their performance at work, as opposed to their personal reproductive health care decisions.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-06-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB316/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/ae7c604ae7b5be7285257f7e007116a6?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Debra Heffernan"},
{"bill_id":873649,"bill_number":"SCR60","title":"Congratulating Robert E. Clark Ii On Being Inaugurated As The 17th President Of Wesley College.","description":"This resolution congratulates Robert E. Clark II on being inaugurated as the 17th President of Wesley College.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-04-19","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2016-04-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR60/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/47a18725ff6ab35185257f7e005d81a5?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Colin Bonini"},
{"bill_id":873654,"bill_number":"HB331","title":"An Act To Amend Titles 7, 10, 13, 16, 21, 29, 30, And 31 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Child Support.","description":"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 some cultures from reaching out and seeking assistance. This is for fear that there will be ramifications against them as a result of contacting the agency.  The Division in Delaware is moving towards service oriented outreach efforts to underserved populations. The word, “enforcement’ invokes a connotation of a punitive actions rather than serving all populations. This Bill updates the Bureau of Child Support Enforcement and the Division of Child Support Enforcement in sections of the code to the Division of Child Support Services.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-19","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-05-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB331/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/72cfd354485718a785257f960062df0c?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Debra Heffernan"},
{"bill_id":873661,"bill_number":"SB233","title":"An Act To Amend Title 7 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Jeffrey Davis Aboveground Storage Tank Act.","description":"This Act clarifies the definitions of “in-service” and “out-of-service” aboveground storage tanks, It also adds a definition for “an imminent threat of a release” that is consistent with the definition found in 7 Del. Code Chapter 91, the Hazardous Substance Cleanup Act. The Act also adds a definition for an “Indicated Release” which will be further clarified through regulation and is consistent with how the term is currently used in the underground storage tank regulations. The Act also authorizes the Department to intervene when the owner or operator has failed to address situations where signs exist that an aboveground storage tank, or secondary containment system is found to have an indicated release, or where an aboveground storage tank presents an imminent threat of a release. The Act clarifies the authority for the Department to recover costs associated with these activities in a manner consistent with 7 Delaware Code Chapter 74, Delaware’s Underground Storage Tank Act. Lastly, the Act authorizes the use of Hazardous Substance Cleanup Funds to prevent releases of petroleum and other hazardous substances from aboveground storage tanks, and to investigate and clean up such releases when they occur.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-07-13","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-07-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB233/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/c44ee1275e57373d85257f94006c758e?OpenDocument","sponsor":"David McBride"},
{"bill_id":873668,"bill_number":"SB234","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Health Planning And Resources Management.","description":"The Delaware Health Resources Board determined there was a need in Kent County for additional in-patient rehabilitation services to treat patients who have suffered stroke, traumatic brain, orthopedic, and other such injuries and/or undergone surgical procedures requiring rehabilitation as well as follow-up out-patient services for those patients.  This Act meets this need by eliminating the need for additional review by the Delaware Health Resources Board for a 34 bed in-patient rehabilitation hospital in Dover, which previously received a certificate of public review by the Board in January 2016. Under Section 2 of this Act, the Act sunsets on December 31, 2020.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-04-19","last_action":"Assigned to Health & Social Services Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2016-04-19","committee":"Health & Social Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB234/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/dc09e0b75f6138bc85257f99006f9997?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bruce Ennis"},
{"bill_id":873677,"bill_number":"SB235","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Enhanced 911 Emergency Reporting System Fund.","description":"This bill eliminates the mandate that the State pay wireless cost recovery related to 911. To date, Delaware is only one of a few states still accepting invoices from wireless carriers for cost recovery. The original intent of cost recovery was to provide the 911 center a caller’s location when calling from a wireless device. What is called Phase II calling (caller location) is in place and has been for a number of years. With cost recovery language still in the State statute, only two of the carriers have elected to use the funds for daily maintenance and operations. This bill has no negative fiscal impact to the State.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-08-10","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-08-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB235/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/04681053c65981a885257f94005c9f21?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Brian Bushweller"},
{"bill_id":873685,"bill_number":"SCR66","title":"Extending The Reporting Date Of The Clean Water And Flood Abatement Task Force.","description":"This resolution extends the due date of the findings and recommendations report of the Clean Water and Flood Abatement Task Force from April 30, 2016 to May 24, 2016.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-04-19","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2016-04-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR66/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/06fd8c97ae9e9f7f85257f9a0054d331?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bryan Townsend"},
{"bill_id":873692,"bill_number":"SB236","title":"An Act To Amend Chapter 91, Title 7 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Delaware Hazardous Substance Cleanup Act.","description":"Section 1 amends the definition of ‘Brownfield’ by eliminating the use of the phrase “any vacant, abandoned or underutilized real property” and substituting the phrase “real property, the expansion, or redevelopment or reuse” so that the designation of the property as a Brownfield is focused on the remediation of environmental contamination and not the status of the property’s use.  Section 2 permits the issuance of a certificate of completion of remedy by the Department as well as allowing any other party that has entered into a settlement agreement to request its issuance. Section 3 amends the use of monies in the Hazardous Substance Cleanup Fund to include all parties who enter into a settlement agreement with the Department, including Brownfield Developers. Section 3 also removes the loan processing function from the Delaware Economic Development Office and clarifies that it is the responsibility of the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-08-03","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-08-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB236/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/7c739bfc17f3712385257f940058b262?OpenDocument","sponsor":"David McBride"},
{"bill_id":873700,"bill_number":"SB232","title":"An Act To Amend Title 3 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Harness Racing And Horse Racing And The Use Of Pari-mutuel Wagering At All Race Locations.","description":"This bill will clarify that pari-mutuel wagering is allowed at all types of horse racing events, whether harness racing or horse racing.  Author: Senator Ennis","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-07-13","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-07-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB232/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/8ed63340a62b86d685257f9400710347?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bruce Ennis"},
{"bill_id":873709,"bill_number":"SB231","title":"An Act To Amend Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Insurance.","description":"This is a housekeeping bill.  Sections 1 and 2 present identical language to that of the first two sections of HB 15 that was passed in June 2015 affecting captive insurance. The title to HB 15 was limited to captive insurance, but the effect of the changes to Sections 309 and 330 would not be limited to captive insurance. There was a question as to whether the amendments to these two provisions were beyond the scope of the title, so the same changes are being made under a broader title heading in this new bill. Section 3 authorizes the Insurance Commissioner to take action against an insurer’s Certificate of Authority to transact business for violations of the Delaware Code outside of Title 18 but which specifically impose obligations upon insurance carriers. While there are provisions in the Insurance Code that discuss the Commissioner’s authority to revoke or suspend a Certificate of Authority, this amendment clarifies that the Insurance Commissioner’s authority over insurance carriers extends to violations of other provisions in the Delaware Code that apply to regulated insurance carriers. Section 4 corrects an error and deletes Section 2708(4)b. as was originally intended from legislation that passed in 1998. Section 5 corrects a typographical error.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-08-10","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-08-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB231/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/73d7145a8b0ccc4985257f7f006287ee?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Brian Bushweller"},
{"bill_id":873774,"bill_number":"SJR10","title":"Encouraging Delaware Government To Further Expand The Use Of Social Media.","description":"This Senate Joint Resolution encourages State government to expand social media platforms to better connect with citizen businesses and visitors.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-07-29","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-07-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SJR10/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/11f1cb61d6c1f5f185257f9b00634f23?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Harris McDowell"},
{"bill_id":873804,"bill_number":"HCR68","title":"Directing Preparation Of An Estimate For Inclusion Of Abuse Deterrent Formulation Technologies For Opioids In State Employee Health Plan And Medicaid Coverage.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution directs the Controller General to prepare an estimate of costs for inclusion of abuse deterrent formulation technologies for opioids in the State Employee Health Plan and Medicaid formulary coverage in order to assist in the state’s continuing efforts to eliminate prescription drug abuse.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-04-20","last_action":"Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 20 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2016-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR68/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/5a2dc28791e676c785257f7100598b45?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bryon Short"},
{"bill_id":873835,"bill_number":"SCR67","title":"Extending The Reporting Date Of The Complex Chronic Disease Task Force.","description":"This resolution extends the due date of the findings and recommendations report of the Complex Chronic Disease Task Force from May 1, 2016 to June 30, 2016.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-04-20","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2016-04-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR67/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/6cf0335ee1d2262685257f9a007181d6?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bethany Hall-Long"},
{"bill_id":873843,"bill_number":"SCR70","title":"Recognizing That October Is The American Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals' \"national Adopt A Shelter Dog Month\" And The American Humane Association's \"adopt-a-dog Month\" And Encouraging The Adoption Of Shelter And Rescue Dogs In Delaware.","description":"Recognizing That October Is The American Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals' \"national Adopt A Shelter Dog Month\" And The American Humane Association's \"adopt-a-dog Month\" And Encouraging The Adoption Of Shelter And Rescue Dogs In Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-04-20","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2016-04-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR70/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/0d7be01dc84c7f4285257f7f0065d6a2?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Colin Bonini"},
{"bill_id":873854,"bill_number":"SCR71","title":"Recognizing The One Hundredth Anniversary Of The Proclamation Of The Republic Of Ireland.","description":"This Resolution recognizes the One Hundredth Anniversary of the Proclamation of the Republic of Ireland.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-04-20","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2016-04-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR71/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/d2b10fe21f07d6be85257f9b00683302?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Harris McDowell"},
{"bill_id":873865,"bill_number":"SCR64","title":"Designating April 25, 2016 As \"engineer And Technology Education Day\" In The State Of Delaware\"","description":"Establishes April 25, 2016 as Engineering and Technology Education Day in the State of Delaware to emphasize the importance of technological literacy.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-04-20","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2016-04-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR64/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/a25f8958463c96e785257f41006739f3?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Catherine Cloutier"},
{"bill_id":873974,"bill_number":"SCR73","title":"Continuing To Raise Awareness That The Month Of May Is Melanoma And Skin Cancer Detection And Prevention Month In Delaware And Lauding A New Treatment For Advanced Melanoma.","description":"This Resolution continues to raise awareness that the month of May is Melanoma and Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month in Delaware and lauds a new treatment for advanced melanoma.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-04-21","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2016-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR73/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/4f6df6ebf3fc7ef185257e0d004db666?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Catherine Cloutier"},
{"bill_id":873977,"bill_number":"HB336","title":"An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Special License Or Registration Plates.","description":"This bill creates a special license plate for the Delaware Equine Council.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-08-03","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-08-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB336/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/5bdf825c8862443d85257f940063bdbf?OpenDocument","sponsor":"David Wilson"},
{"bill_id":873980,"bill_number":"SCR63","title":"Requesting An Advisory Opinion Of The Justices Of The Delaware Supreme Court","description":"This Concurrent Resolution requests an Opinion of the Justices of the Delaware Supreme Court as to the Constitutional authority to disburse settlement monies paid to the State.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-04-21","last_action":"Defeated by Senate. Votes: Defeated 9 YES 11 NO 0 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2016-04-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR63/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/4637244befffe9ac85257f800052c958?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Gregory Lavelle"},
{"bill_id":873985,"bill_number":"SCR72","title":"A Resolution Proclaiming That May 2016 Is Community Action Month In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This Resolution proclaims that May 2016 is Community Action Month in Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-04-21","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2016-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR72/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/0b57a40992c226a185257f93005d31ec?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Brian Pettyjohn"},
{"bill_id":873988,"bill_number":"HB337","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Professional Services Procurement.","description":"This legislation updates Chapter 69 of Title 29 with respect to professional services procurement. The bill adds a requirement that cooperative agreements for professional services can only be entered into after receiving approval from the OMB Director, consistent with the existing requirement for cooperative purchases of goods and materiel. It further allows the State to procure services at prices approved by U.S. Government General Services Administration (GSA). Current Delaware law only allows this option for the purchase of goods.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-07-20","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-07-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB337/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/d706044a158aeeda85257f950056399e?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bryon Short"},
{"bill_id":873992,"bill_number":"SCR68","title":"Recognizing November 2016 As \"alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month\" In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution declares November 2016 “Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month” in Delaware, in honor of Nancy Vodvarka Young, who is 1 of the more than 17,000 Delawareans diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.  Author: Senator Hall-Long","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-04-21","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2016-04-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR68/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/032aaab5fbd634da85257f7d006688e6?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bethany Hall-Long"},
{"bill_id":873995,"bill_number":"HCR69","title":"Designating April 2, 2016, As “paraprofessional Appreciation Day” In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution designates April 2, 2016, as “Paraprofessional Appreciation Day” in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-04-21","last_action":"Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 20 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2016-04-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR69/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/249871e841611b2a85257f710073e800?OpenDocument","sponsor":"William Carson"},
{"bill_id":873999,"bill_number":"HB340","title":"An Act To Amend Title 22 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Parking Authorities.","description":"This bill allows the Wilmington Parking Authority to enter into partnerships and other organizations for the development of public parking garages. This bill is important to retaining and attracting major employers to the City of Wilmington and to developing new housing projects in under-utilized areas. This bill is not speculative as there are projects that are being considered currently which would be favorably impacted by this legislation.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-07-20","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-07-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB340/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/1e1727170448372485257f710057adb2?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Helene Keeley"},
{"bill_id":874004,"bill_number":"HR27","title":"Recognizing April 28, 2016, As Workers Memorial Day.","description":"This House Resolution recognizes April 28, 2016, as Workers Memorial Day.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-04-21","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2016-04-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HR27/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/9d4b67bc9a3a572485257f8d005028bd?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Michael Mulrooney"},
{"bill_id":874877,"bill_number":"HB350","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Educator Licenses.","description":"This Act revises the Delaware Code relating to the limitation, suspension and revocation of educator licenses. Between September 2012 and September 2014, the Delaware Department of Education has investigated 105 cases of alleged educator misconduct, recommending revocation in 12, suspension in 10 cases, and limitation in 1 case. This Act will strengthen the ability of the Department of Education to investigate and take action against the licenses of educators who pose a threat to children. The revisions include: 1) Placing jurisdiction with regard to licensure actions with the Department as the issuer of the license rather than being dependent on action by the employer; 2) Changing the State’s burden of proof from “clear and convincing” to “preponderance of the evidence.” Licensure action is a civil administrative proceeding and the normal burden of proof should apply; 3) Addressing the process when educators are given probation before judgment, enter the first offenders domestic violence program, or enter the first offenders controlled substances diversion program; 4) Broadening the ability of the State to immediately suspend an educator’s license; and 5) Adding a provision for the state to publicly report educator professional license action.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-04-28","last_action":"Re-Assigned to House Administration Committee in House","last_action_date":"2016-05-03","committee":"Administration","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB350/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/1730bbbeba989ca785257f9500632943?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Peter Schwartzkopf"},
{"bill_id":874883,"bill_number":"HB338","title":"An Act To Amend The Charter Of The City Of Seaford Relating To Annexation, Good Government And Economic Development Projects, And Power To Borrow Money And Issue Bonds.","description":"This Act amends the Charter of the City of Seaford by altering the voting hours for a special election for annexation, borrowing money, or issuing bonds. It also authorizes the Seaford City Council to offer tax exemptions to economic development projects located within the City for a period not to exceed 10 years. This Act also removes an antiquated provision that provided one vote for every tax dollar owed.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-06-22","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB338/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/3e115f17c640ae0d85257f9c005c4b96?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Daniel Short"},
{"bill_id":874889,"bill_number":"HB342","title":"An Act Establishing A Department Of Elections Voting Equipment Selection Task Force.","description":"At the recommendation of the Joint Sunset Committee (“Committee”), this Act establishes the Department of Elections Voting Equipment Selection Task Force (“Task Force”). The current voting equipment used in Delaware will need to be replaced by 2018 or 2020. The State Elections Commissioner has started reviewing the numerous options available on the market and requested that the Committee form a task force with legislative representation so that the Commissioner may present 3 to 5 options for purchase or lease. The Task Force’s recommendation is advisory only.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-06-28","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-06-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB342/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/0a51d7778f6a192485257f9a005456af?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Gerald Brady"},
{"bill_id":874896,"bill_number":"HB346","title":"An Act To Amend Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Cosmetology And Barbering.","description":"This Bill creates a licensure exemption for individuals engaged solely in the practice of hair braiding, which does not involve hair cutting, dyeing or the application of chemicals. In short, hair braiding is a low risk activity which does not require regulation. In the interests of public protection, the Bill adds a provision giving the Board authority to establish training standards for advanced practice techniques. Finally, the Board composition provision is revised to facilitate the appointment of Board members and bring public representation to a closer balance by increasing the public member seats by one.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-07-19","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-07-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB346/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/4fcc729a9db886fa85257f8c00560b3a?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Gerald Brady"},
{"bill_id":874902,"bill_number":"HB348","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Financial Assistance For Higher Education.","description":"This bill expands the list of persons eligible to participate in the Ada Leigh Soles Memorial Professional Librarian and Archivist Incentive Scholarship Program to include employees of non-public libraries in Delaware that join the Delaware Library Consortium.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-05-19","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (EDUCATION) in Senate with 5 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2016-06-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB348/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/57e60f329d13e1a685257f9b0073c838?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Paul Baumbach"},
{"bill_id":874909,"bill_number":"HB339","title":"An Act To Amend Title 4 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Alcoholic Liquors.","description":"This Act permits craft distilleries to purchase alcoholic beverages that they do not manufacture to add to products they do produce to sell to their patrons for on premises consumption. For example, this Bill would allow a craft distillery to sell for on premises consumption a Manhattan cocktail using a whiskey it produced and vermouth that it purchased.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-06-09","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-06-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB339/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/e4e2528844a3127085257f9300662906?OpenDocument","sponsor":"William Carson"},
{"bill_id":874915,"bill_number":"HB345","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To State Recognition Of The Lenape Indian Tribe Of Delaware.","description":"Under this Act, the General Assembly formally recognizes the Lenape Indian Tribe of Delaware (\"the Tribe\") as an American Indian tribe, not only to acknowledge the Tribe's rich history and culture, but also so that the Tribe may be recognized as eligible for the programs and services that the United States provides to Indians because of their status as Indians.  For example, the federal Indian Arts and Crafts Act establishes the Indian Arts and Crafts Board (\"the Board\") of the U.S. Department of the Interior and authorizes the Board to establish standards and regulations for the use of the U.S. Government-owned trademarks of genuineness and quality for Indian products. See 25 U.S.C.  305a(g) (2015). It is unlawful under federal law \"to offer or display for sale or sell any good in a manner that falsely suggests it is an Indian product, or the product of a particular Indian, or Indian tribe, or Indian arts and crafts organization resident within the United States.\" See 18 U.S.C.  1159 (2015). For an art or craft product to be sold with an \"Indian made\" or similar designation, the product must be made by an Indian, which federal regulation defines as an individual who is a member of an Indian tribe. See 25 C.F.R.  309.2(a). Federal regulation defines \"Indian tribe\" as any Indian group which is recognized by either the federal government or a state legislature. See 25 C.F.R.  309.2(e)(1) and (2). Since the Tribe is not federally-recognized, one application of the recognition under this Act is to make the Tribe eligible to sell arts and crafts as \"Indian made.\"","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-08-04","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-08-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB345/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/c075789e85c5381e85257f4700569d25?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Sean Lynn"},
{"bill_id":874921,"bill_number":"HB351","title":"An Act To Amend Title 4 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Alcoholic Liquors.","description":"The Appeals Commission recently ruled that the Commissioner does not have standing to appear before the Appeals Commission. This means that an appeal of the Commissioner’s decision on an unprotested application would result in the appealing party appearing uncontested before the Appeals Commission. The Supreme Court recently ruled that the Commissioner does not have standing to appeal decisions rendered by the Appeals Commission or the Superior Court.  The predecessor to the Commissioner (the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission) was permitted to defend its decisions before the Superior Court and appeal adverse decisions of the Superior Court to the Supreme Court. This Bill would restore that power to the Commissioner before both Courts and the Appeals Commission. In addition, this Bill would allow the Commissioner to exercise the regulatory function of the Commissioner’s office and appeal decisions that affect the regulation of alcohol within the State.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-07-20","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-07-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB351/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/3c5c46fc099f177e85257f9500463393?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Peter Schwartzkopf"},
{"bill_id":874927,"bill_number":"HB349","title":"An Act To Amend Title 5 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Student Loans.","description":"The country is experiencing exponential growth in student loan debt as well as defaults on student loans. Student loan debt and managing loan repayment is becoming a more important problem for millions of Americans. In Delaware, an estimated 129,000 residents have student loan debt. Delaware also ranks first among states with the highest average student debt total, with the average student graduating with nearly $34,000 in student loans. This bill takes a modest step towards protecting Delawareans from predatory student loan servicing practices. Specifically, this Act creates a new chapter in the Banking title that would create a Student Loan Ombudsman within the Office of the State Bank Commissioner.  The Student Loan Ombudsman would be responsible for receiving, investigating, and attempting to assist with complaints and questions about student loan borrowers (limited by definition to resident of this state). The Ombudsman would also analyze data trends from the complaints and questions receive, analyze federal, state, and local developments and make recommendations about further steps that could be taken to address the student loan crisis. The Ombudsman would also create a student loan education course to ensure potential and current borrowers have complete information regarding key loan terms, documentation requirements, payment obligations, income-based repayment options, loan forgiveness, and disclosure requirements so that borrowers are able to make wise financial decisions. The Commissioner will annually make a report to the Senate Banking and Business committee and the House Economic Development committee regarding the implementation of the ombudsman position and borrower education course, the overall effectiveness of the ombudsman position, and additional steps that may benefit student loan borrowers.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-04-28","last_action":"Assigned to Appropriations Committee in House","last_action_date":"2016-05-05","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB349/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/df43ebe764d82ea285257f62006e349f?OpenDocument","sponsor":"David Bentz"},
{"bill_id":874933,"bill_number":"HB344","title":"An Act To Amend The Charter Of The Municipal Service Commission Of The City Of New Castle.","description":"This Act modifies the existing Charter for the Municipal Services Commission for the City of New Castle.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-07-11","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-07-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB344/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/c55d2a9e90c0be9085257f9c006d3a80?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Michael Mulrooney"},
{"bill_id":874939,"bill_number":"HB343","title":"An Act To Amend Title 4 And Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Joint Sunset Committee.","description":"The Joint Sunset Committee has existed since at least 1980 and, over time, it has become clear that the Committee's name does not accurately reflect all of the work that the Committee actually performs. The Committee has \"sunsetted\" an agency under review only twice in the history of the Committee’s existence: the Unemployment Appeals Board in 2003, which was reformed in 2005, and the Council on Manufactured Housing in 2015. Because \"sunsetting\" an agency is only one of the Committee’s many functions, the name \"Joint Sunset Committee\" has also grown confusing to the public.  The Committee voted in 2016 at a public meeting to change its name to one that more accurately reflect the role it has in Delaware's General Assembly: the Joint Legislative Oversight and Sunset Committee. This Act is a result of the Committee's decision and makes changes to the Delaware Code to formalize this decision. It also makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the guidelines of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-06-09","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-06-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB343/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/405fac69b08c9b5585257f69006a438f?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Gerald Brady"},
{"bill_id":874946,"bill_number":"HB347","title":"An Act To Amend Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Board Of Mental Health And Chemical Dependency Professionals.","description":"This bill changes the composition of the Delaware Board of Mental Health and Chemical Dependency Professional from thirteen total members to nine and lessens the required number of professional members to help ensure that there are no Board vacancies and that there is appropriate turnover of professional members.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-06-09","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-06-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB347/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/16023c1fa714f9de85257f8c00572f4f?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Gerald Brady"},
{"bill_id":874952,"bill_number":"HB341","title":"An Act To Amend Title 7 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Finfishing In Tidal Waters.","description":"This bill makes a change to the method by which DNREC issues food fishing equipment permits for hook and line. By law there are only 172 such permits available in the State. When the number of permits in use drops below 172 the DNREC is required to issue new permits pursuant to a lottery. Under current law only individuals who have completed an apprenticeship program with an active, licensed commercial fisher are eligible to participate in the lottery. This bill would make individuals who have completed the requirements to receive a Merchant Mariner Credential issued by the U.S. Coast Guard with the capacity of Master eligible as well. That individual would also be required to have a verified letter of recommendation from an active, licensed commercial fisher.  The bill also changes the required length of apprentice programs from 2 years to 1 year to conform with Chapter 29 requirements for transfer of permits and licenses. Additionally, apprentices to commercial fisherman are authorized to begin at the age of 15, rather than 16.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-08-03","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-08-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB341/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/6e2c5c94c821460c85257e3c005543ec?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Charles Paradee"},
{"bill_id":875669,"bill_number":"HB355","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To School Curriculum And Computer Science.","description":"This bill creates a requirement that all public high schools, including charter schools, shall offer at least one computer science course at the high school level by the 2020-2021 school year. Also, this bill creates a requirement that, by the 2017-2018 school year, the State Board of Education permit a computer science to satisfy a part of the total credit requirement in mathematics or science or both. The State Board of Education shall develop guidelines addressing how computer science courses can satisfy graduation requirements for math or science.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-06-21","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (EDUCATION) in Senate with 5 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2016-06-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB355/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/6256f9eb360a373085257f9a0073f0fd?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Debra Heffernan"},
{"bill_id":875684,"bill_number":"HCR70","title":"Celebrating 100 Years Of The Girl Scout Gold Award And Commending The Class Of 2016 Gold Award Recipents For Having Attained The Highest Rank One Can Earn In The Girl Scouts Of America.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution celebrates 100 years of Girl Scout Gold Award recipients and congratulates the 2016 recipients of the award for their achievement.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 21 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2016-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR70/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/87aa3628ed9f7f3c85257fa80053b20f?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Valerie Longhurst"},
{"bill_id":875698,"bill_number":"HB354","title":"An Act To Rescind And Reallocate Certain Settlement Funds To Provide A Supplemental Appropriation Of Such Funds To The State Aid To Local Law Enforcement Committee With Certain Conditions.","description":"This bill rescinds the $1,515,600 in bank settlement funds previously allocated to the City of Wilmington by the Joint Finance Committee due to the City’s decision not to accept the funds as conditioned. The funds will now be distributed consisted with annual grant-in-aid funds offered to the State Aid to Local Enforcement Committee for the Emergency Illegal Drug Enforcement Program. There are specific conditions with these funds, including the exclusion of Dover due to its receipt of $579,569 in settlement funds that were not rescinded.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to House Administration Committee in House","last_action_date":"2016-05-03","committee":"Administration","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB354/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/b18500a1402e189385257fa2005f27f6?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Daniel Short"},
{"bill_id":875713,"bill_number":"HB357","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Weapons.","description":"Importers, manufacturers and dealers of “destructive weapons” are licensed and regulated under Federal law. Under existing Delaware law, importers, manufacturers and dealers of destructive weapons are not permitted to deliver them to purchasers in Delaware who are otherwise permitted to own such weapons, such as military or police forces. This Bill will permit properly licensed importers, manufacturers and dealers to possess and store destructive weapons in this State and engage in activities associated with the sale and delivery of such weapons to (or from) qualified purchasers.  All other changes made by this Act are technical corrections to conform the existing law to the guidelines of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-06-28","last_action":"Passed by House of Representatives. Votes: Passed 30 YES 9 NO 0 NOT VOTING 2 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2016-06-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB357/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/62dc00b77658b77c85257e1a005e63b1?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Stephen Smyk"},
{"bill_id":875726,"bill_number":"HCR71","title":"Recognizing May 2-6, 2016 As \"teacher Appreciation Week\".","description":"This resolution recognizes the week of May 2-6, 2016 as “Teacher Appreciation Week”.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 21 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2016-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR71/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/34c0bca151409cf785257fa40060829e?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Stephen Smyk"},
{"bill_id":875740,"bill_number":"HB353","title":"An Act To Amend Title 25 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Property.","description":"This bill eliminates the requirement that a mortgage be under seal in order for it to be enforced through a foreclosure proceeding in the Superior Court pursuant to Chapter 49 of Title 10. The under seal requirement is most prominently described in the case of Monroe Park v. Metropolitan Life Ins. Co., 457 A.2d 734, 736 (Del. 1983) (“[I]t is well settled that unless the seal requirement is abolished by statute, a mortgage must be under seal to be enforceable at law.”). This amendment is intended to supersede that specific holding, eliminating the need to bring an equitable foreclosure in the Court of Chancery for mortgages that are not under seal and correspondingly allow enforcement in Superior Court of mortgages that are not under seal.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-06-28","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-06-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB353/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/ffbcff410a077c2e85257fa800531ac8?OpenDocument","sponsor":"John Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":875754,"bill_number":"HCR72","title":"Commending The Nominees And Recipients Of The 2016 Delaware Award For Excellence And Commitment In State Service.","description":"This concurrent resolution commends the nominees and recipients for the 2016 Delaware Award for Excellence and Commitment in State Service.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-05-04","last_action":"Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 19 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 2 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2016-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR72/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/fbfab9492c1dac0985257fa700601b55?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Peter Schwartzkopf"},
{"bill_id":875769,"bill_number":"HR28","title":"Recognizing The 65th Anniversary Of The Delaware State Parks And Their Achievement In Receiving The 2015 National Gold Medal Award.","description":"This Resolution recognizes the Delaware State Parks 65th Anniversary and the achievement of being awarded the 2015/2016 National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2016-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HR28/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/915cc2780880216d85257f9a005c8786?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Timothy Dukes"},
{"bill_id":875783,"bill_number":"HB356","title":"An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Special License Or Registration Plates.","description":"This bill creates a special license plate urging motorists not to use electronic devices and drive. Having these plates visible on Delaware’s roadways will help raise public awareness and encourage drivers to keep their eyes on the road, not on their phones.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Amendment HA 1 - Introduced and Placed With Bill","last_action_date":"2016-06-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB356/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/bce0ed24d83d774c85257f9a0062d4d9?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Deborah Hudson"},
{"bill_id":875796,"bill_number":"HB352","title":"An Act To Amend Title 30 Of The Delaware Code Related To Information Return Filing Deadlines.","description":"This Act conforms Delaware’s deadlines for filing certain information returns to those established in the Internal Revenue Code. In an effort to combat identity theft and taxpayer fraud, federal filing dates were recently changed. For example, starting in 2017 the federal deadline for an employer to file aggregated W-2 data with the IRS will be January 31, which is the same date on which W-2s are distributed to individual taxpayers. Prior to this change, the IRS did not receive W-2 data until March 1 meaning that there has been a one-month window in which it could not readily confirm the authenticity of W-2s filed with taxpayers’ returns.  Like other states and the IRS, Delaware has had to devote considerable resources to combating fraud and identity theft. By conforming to the new federal standard, Delaware will have data on hand that will help identify and isolate fraudulent filings. As the State’s employers will already be required to comply with the new federal deadlines, conforming Delaware’s filing dates will result in no additional administrative burden.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-06-16","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (BANKING AND BUSINESS) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2016-06-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB352/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/aeb5e7a1d3ade6bb85257f9c0066129c?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Helene Keeley"},
{"bill_id":875807,"bill_number":"SB246","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Omnibus School Safety Act.","description":"The Omnibus School Safety Program under Title 29, Chapter 82,  8237(g) requires a yearly progress report to be submitted to the General Assembly by May 31. The Department of Safety and Homeland Security has determined that the due date does not coincide with the school calendar year which ends in June. Often these activities are conducted at the end of the school year when children are out of the building and the teachers/administration can focus on the exercise. A report submitted May 31 cannot accurately report on these specific requirements as some schools would not have had the opportunity to complete these requirements. This bill will amend the report deadline to September 1 of each year. This would enable the report to accurately reflect all schools that have completed all requirements and are in compliance.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-08-10","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-08-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB246/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/ca6b26443b3b4c9285257fa800641370?OpenDocument","sponsor":"David Sokola"},
{"bill_id":875816,"bill_number":"SB240","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Emergency Housing Shelters.","description":"This Bill updates the definition of emergency housing shelter to correlate time frames and program terminology with those accepted by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Delaware State Housing Authority, and current best practices. This will allow emergency shelters to be in compliance with consistent and reasonable length of stay time frames across funding sources and will provide an accurate reflection of present day emergency shelter services and client needs.","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2016-07-01","last_action":"SS 1 for SB 240 - Passed by House of Representatives. Votes: Passed 39 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 2 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB240/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/c6385f7d5eff80f085257f93006cf3c8?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bethany Hall-Long"},
{"bill_id":875827,"bill_number":"SB239","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Lawful Authority Of Teachers Over Pupils.","description":"According to data provided by the Delaware Department of Education (“DOE”), thousands of Delaware students receive out-of-school suspensions each year for minor infractions, such as being unprepared or late for class, dress code violations, and disrespectful behavior. In 2013, only 2% of out-of-school suspensions were for serious offenses such as weapons, drugs, or serious violence. Out-of-school suspensions do not address the root causes for the misbehavior, and only serve to put the students further behind in class. Furthermore, DOE data shows that, in 2013, African-American students made up only 32% of the student body, but accounted for 62% of out-of-school suspension, and students with disabilities made up 13% of the student body, but accounted for 24% of out-of-school suspensions.  Delaware, like many states around the U.S., is part of a disturbing trend known as the “school to prison pipeline.” New federal discipline guidance, developed jointly by the U.S. Departments of Education and Justice, instruct schools to commit to regular evaluation of school discipline policies and practices, and monitor progress toward the schools’ climate and discipline goals. This process requires schools to first collect and publicly report disaggregated student discipline data, and solicit feedback from students, staff, families, and community representatives. This Act furthers those goals by replacing out-of-school suspensions with more effective and restorative interventions, and require school districts and charter schools that suspend defined numbers of students or suspensions disparities to take meaningful corrective action by implementing restorative justice practices and smart discipline advisory committees. The schools in need of intervention are defined schools with high rates of suspension in the following categories: (1) All students. (2) Students belonging to 1 or more subgroups, such as students of specified racial subgroups or with disabilities. (3) Schools with a significant disparity in suspension rates between racial subgroups or between students with disabilities and students without disabilities. This Act also makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the guidelines of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual. Author: Senator Henry","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Assigned to Education Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2016-05-03","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB239/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/f7aee32856037d2e85257f5c006f2197?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Margaret Henry"},
{"bill_id":875837,"bill_number":"SB237","title":"An Act To Amend Title 30 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Neighborhood Assistance Tax Credits To Be Used For Housing","description":"This Act expands the yearly tax credits available through the Neighborhood Assistance Act by an additional $500,000 per fiscal year for housing activities.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-05-03","last_action":"Assigned to Community/County Affairs Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2016-05-03","committee":"Community/County Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB237/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/4d367324f544436585257f94006124df?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Gary Simpson"},
{"bill_id":875847,"bill_number":"SB243","title":"An Act To Amend Chapter 38, Title 12 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Creation, Regulation, Operation And Dissolution Of Domestic Statutory Trusts.","description":"This bill makes the following changes to Delaware Statutory Trust Act (the “Act”) to keep it current and to maintain its national preeminence. The following is a section-by-section review of the proposed amendments of the Act.  Section 1. This section amends  3801(g) of the Act to provide that a statutory trust may opt out of separate legal entity status if provided in the certificate of trust and the governing instrument of such statutory trust. Section 2. This section amends  3804(a) of the Act to confirm and clarify two propositions. First, neither the fourth sentence of  3804(a) nor any language in a governing instrument or certificate of trust that is included pursuant to that fourth sentence shall be construed as restricting a statutory trust on behalf of a series from agreeing to be liable for any or all of the debts, liabilities, obligations and expenses incurred, contracted for or otherwise existing with respect to the statutory trust generally or any other series thereof, or restricting a statutory trust from agreeing to be liable for any or all of the debts, liabilities, obligations or expenses incurred, contracted for or otherwise existing with respect to a series. Second, any reference to assets of a series includes assets associated with a series and any reference to assets associated with a series includes assets of a series. The final sentence amends  3804(a) of the Act to confirm and clarify that a statutory trust which has established series may take specified actions in the name of such series unless otherwise provided in the governing instrument. Section 3. This section amends  3806(i) of the Act to confirm and clarify that if so stated in the governing instrument of a statutory trust, the delegation by a trustee to one or more other persons of such trustee’s rights and powers to manage and control the business and affairs of the statutory trust can be made irrevocable. Section 4. This section amends  3806 of the Act to add a new subsection which provides that trustees of statutory trusts registered as investment companies under the 1940 Act will have the same fiduciary duties as directors of private corporations for profit organized under the general corporation law of the State unless otherwise provided in the governing instrument. This amendment codifies, with respect to such trustees, the historical Delaware rule that generally affords the protection of the business judgment rule to the conduct and decisions of the board (or other manager) of a Delaware business entity. The amendment does not imply that such protection is inapplicable to trustees or other persons of statutory trusts that are not registered as investment companies under the 1940 Act. Section 5. This section amends  3808(c) of the Act to modify and provide additional means by which a dissolution of a statutory trust may be revoked. Section 6. This section amends  3810(a) of the Act to provide that a statutory trust may opt out of separate legal entity status if provided in the certificate of trust and the governing instrument of such statutory trust; and to confirm and clarify that the formation of a statutory trust is not invalid as a result of the sequence in which the certificate of trust is filed and the governing instrument is adopted by the statutory trust. Section 7. This section amends  3811(d) of the Act to provide for the manner in which a proxy relating to a statutory trust may be made irrevocable under the governing instrument. Section 8. This section amends  3813 of the Act to limit the form of copies of public records to be supplied by the Secretary of State upon request and payment of fees under this section to photocopies or electronic images. Section 9. This section amends  3819 of the Act to confirm that a beneficial owner and a trustee of a statutory trust may make a books and records request in person or by attorney or other agent. Section 10. This section provides that the proposed amendments of the Act shall become effective August 1, 2016.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-07-13","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-07-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB243/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/b40c9c650edeaf8b85257f930056f011?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bryan Townsend"},
{"bill_id":875857,"bill_number":"SB242","title":"An Act To Amend Title 15 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Elections.","description":"This Act eliminates the financial bar to voter registration and makes technical changes to bring the chapter into conformity with  2, article V of the Constitution of this State, which no longer requires a 5 year waiting period before a person convicted of a non-disqualifying felony may register to vote.  This Act also makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the guidelines of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-07-13","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-07-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB242/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/d522e11c5e48a18d85257f860045382a?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Margaret Henry"},
{"bill_id":875865,"bill_number":"SB241","title":"An Act To Amend Title 31 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Child Placement Review Act.","description":"This bill reflects changes identified during discussions by the Foster Care Task Force, which was created at the direction of the Joint Sunset Committee. It also clarifies language that delineates the composition of the Board, term lengths and the appointment process of the Board membership so it emulates the statutory language of similar Boards whose membership is appointed by the Governor","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-07-19","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-07-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB241/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/116db9392201fc1f85257e60005e6af2?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Harris McDowell"},
{"bill_id":876169,"bill_number":"HB359","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Freedom Of Information Act.","description":"This bill expressly provides that, for purposes of the Freedom of Information Act, a member of a public body must appear in person or by video-conferencing, rather than by proxy. As with the common law rule regarding voting by proxy for municipal and charitable corporations, membership in a public body is coupled with no pecuniary interest and is of the nature of a personal trust. See, e.g., Walker v. Johnson, 17 App. D.C. 144, 162, (D.C. Cir. 1900). The right to vote is committed to the discretion of the member of the public body as an individual and should not be susceptible to exercise through delegation.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-05-04","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to House Administration Committee in House","last_action_date":"2016-05-04","committee":"Administration","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB359/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/c3fda2bdc4b4270585257f9b0069c7a1?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Kimberly Williams"},
{"bill_id":876185,"bill_number":"HCR73","title":"Celebrating The 50th Anniversary Of The Legislative Council Division Of Research.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Legislative Council Division of Research.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-05-04","last_action":"Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 20 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2016-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR73/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/38110cf5ce1d998d85257f9200640969?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Peter Schwartzkopf"},
{"bill_id":876202,"bill_number":"HB358","title":"An Act To Amend Titles 14, 16, And 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Able Program, The Delaware College Investment Plan, And The Deferred Compensation Plan.","description":"This Act will merge the oversight of three different state-sponsored investment plans that hold non-state monies into a single new “Plans Management Board”. In addition, the Act amends the “Achieving a Better Life Act” (“ABLE”) passed during the last legislative session in order to conform that law to the evolving federal legislation upon which it was based. Finally, the Act addresses minor inconsistencies in the three programs and updates some program terms to comport with the best practices in the field of plan management.  Currently, the voluntary defined contribution retirement programs for State employees and the voluntary savings plan for higher education expenses through 529 accounts are overseen by the Deferred Compensation Council (“DCC”), and the Delaware College Investment Plan Board (“CIB”), respectively. Last year, the General Assembly passed enabling legislation for the creation of ABLE savings accounts pursuant to a new federal law which allows individuals with disabilities to save for disability-related expenses. The program was to be overseen by a new “ABLE Board”; however, as federal regulations related to these accounts are still being finalized, no appointments have yet been made to the ABLE Board. The 11 positions on the proposed Plans Management Board would reflect the combination of the 10 unique positions from the DCC and the CIB plus the Secretary of Education. The Office of the State Treasurer (“OST”) would remain the administrative arm for the Deferred Compensation and ABLE programs and would also become the administrative arm for the College Investment Plan program supporting the new Board. Consolidation of responsibility for the three programs under one Board would have several benefits as all plans share the same core characteristics. First, oversight would be improved for all the plans due to synergies in skill sets and knowledge brought by members to the consolidated board. Second, OST’s ability to support and administer these programs would improve as functional specialization could be spread over a greater asset base as opposed to expertise developed by program. Finally, the aggregate knowledge and diverse experience of a consolidated board would best serve Delaware in making the key decisions on the design and implementation of the newly-enacted ABLE law. The Act is effective on July 1, 2016, and the current members of the DCC and the CIB will automatically become members of the new Board, with the Chair of the CIB becoming chair of the new body.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-06-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB358/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/e68ac2dcfc173a5085257f80007aab1e?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Charles Paradee"},
{"bill_id":876217,"bill_number":"HR29","title":"Designating May 4, 2016, As “4-h Day” In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This House Resolution designates May 4, 2016, as “4-H Day” in the State of Delaware and calls upon Delaware’s citizens to recognize the many contributions of the State’s 4-H programs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-05-04","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2016-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HR29/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/87bf7d960cfbf56985257fa90052856b?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Peter Schwartzkopf"},
{"bill_id":876233,"bill_number":"HCR74","title":"Designating May 4, 2016, As “early Childhood Advocacy Day.\"","description":"This Concurrent Resolution proclaims May 4, 2016, as “Early Childhood Advocacy Day” to affirm the importance of quality early learning for every citizen and every sector of our State, to celebrate the accomplishments of the past year, and to rededicate ourselves to our shared responsibility for the construction and support of an early childhood system in Delaware that will positively impact children, families, communities, and workforce and economic development across the State.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-05-04","last_action":"Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 19 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 2 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2016-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR74/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/8114dce0297ba31885257f9c006ff6e7?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Quinton Johnson"},
{"bill_id":876260,"bill_number":"SB247","title":"An Act To Amend Title 13 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Children In Dscyf Custody.","description":"This bill implements portions of the federal requirements in the bipartisan Preventing Sex Trafficking and Strengthening Families Act (P.L. 113-183/HR 4890), signed into law in 2014 and effective September 29, 2015. This bill first implements Section 111 of the federal law which aims to support normalcy for children in foster care by requiring states to implement a “reasonable and prudent parent standard” that allows foster parents to make more day-to-day decisions for youth in their care. The bill addresses the obligations of the caregiver, DSCYF, the youth and the Family Court in supporting normalcy for children. The bill next implements Section 112 of the federal law prohibiting a plan of Another Planned Permanent Living Arrangement for any youth less than 16 years of age and the required Court findings for youth with this plan who are at least 16 years old. Finally, the bill implements Section 113 of the federal law empowering youth age 14 and old in the development of their case plan and transition plan, as well as to have their rights explained to them in an age appropriate manner.","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2016-07-01","last_action":"SS 1 for SB 247 - Passed by House of Representatives. Votes: Passed 39 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 2 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB247/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/9f2da319686c4cd185257f9400581e9a?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Patricia Blevins"},
{"bill_id":876269,"bill_number":"SCR74","title":"Honoring The 2016 All Star Award Recipients Of The Delaware Health Care Facilities Association During National Nursing Home Week.","description":"This concurrent resolution recognizes and congratulates the Delaware Health Care Facilities Association All Star Award recipients.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-05-04","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2016-05-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR74/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/20593316feb9ee4b85257fa7005529b4?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bethany Hall-Long"},
{"bill_id":876277,"bill_number":"SB248","title":"An Act To Amend Title 12 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Decedent’s Estates And Fiduciary Relations.","description":"This Act adds a new Section 3342 to Title 12 authorizing trust modifications upon consent or non-objection of the trustor, all fiduciaries, and all beneficiaries.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-07-29","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-07-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB248/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/29e018839515fed485257fa80050aab5?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bryan Townsend"},
{"bill_id":876286,"bill_number":"SB250","title":"An Act Proposing An Amendment To The Delaware Constitution Relating To A Vacancy In The Office Of Lieutenant Governor","description":"This is the 1st Leg of a Constitutional Amendment to hold a special election when there is a vacancy in the office of the Lieutenant Governor. It is modeled after the special election for the Legislative seats. As is the case with the Legislative special elections, the details of the special election process will be placed in Title 15 of the Delaware Code when the 2nd Leg of the Constitutional Amendment is passed by the following General Assembly and the Amendment becomes part of the Delaware Constitution.  AUTHOR: Sen. Simpson","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-05-04","last_action":"Assigned to Executive Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2016-05-04","committee":"Executive","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB250/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/e382377b4897a8f585257f9c00677c3a?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Gary Simpson"},
{"bill_id":876297,"bill_number":"SB249","title":"An Act To Amend Title 9 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Property Taxes","description":"The Act includes the Milford Housing Development Corporation (MHDC), and EJB, Inc. and Martha and Mary’s Place, Inc. to the list of those non-profit corporations which are exempt from property taxes imposed by Counties and other political subdivisions.  AUTHOR: Sen. Simpson","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-06-09","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS) in House with 6 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2016-06-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB249/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/1860176f436fd21f85257fa90066920c?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Gary Simpson"},
{"bill_id":876374,"bill_number":"HB362","title":"An Act To Amend Title 26 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Public Utilities.","description":"This bill regulates the location of residential gas regulators and gas meters.","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2016-07-01","last_action":"HS 1 for HB 362 - Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 18 YES 3 NO 0 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB362/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/8bac859ceddeae7c85257fa900639930?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Gerald Brady"},
{"bill_id":876377,"bill_number":"HR32","title":"Recognizing May As Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (als) Awareness Month In Delaware.","description":"Recognizing May As Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (als) Awareness Month In Delaware.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-05-05","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2016-05-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HR32/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/a98e7930b4d1ef8785257e3f0058c0ec?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Jeffrey Spiegelman"},
{"bill_id":876379,"bill_number":"HB368","title":"An Act To Amend Chapter 15, Title 6 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Creation, Regulation, Operation And Dissolution Of Domestic Partnerships And The Registration And Regulation Of Foreign Limited Liability Partnerships.","description":"This bill continues the practice of amending periodically the Delaware Revised Uniform Partnership Act (the \"Act\") to keep it current and to maintain its national preeminence. The following is a section-by-section review of the proposed amendments of the Act.  Section 1. This section amends  15-407(d) of the Act to confirm that the provisions of that subsection are intended to be enabling and are not intended to restrict the way in which partners may vote on, consent to or approve any matter. Section 2. This section provides that the proposed amendments of the Act shall become effective August 1, 2016.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-06-22","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB368/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/41de020bb77ef2b685257fa8005765a8?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Melanie Smith"},
{"bill_id":876381,"bill_number":"HB375","title":"An Act To Amend Title 15 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Primary Elections.","description":"This bill moves the date of primary elections for statewide office, county office, and municipal office to the fourth Tuesday in April, which is the date of the presidential primary. The dates for submitting and withdrawing a notification of candidacy have similarly been adjusted. The bill takes effect in 2020.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-06-09","last_action":"Defeated by Senate. Votes: Defeated 7 YES 13 NO 1 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB375/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/c72a69689df22acf85257f9b006d18f3?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Stephanie Bolden"},
{"bill_id":876384,"bill_number":"HB364","title":"An Act To Amend Title 6 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Funds Transfers.","description":"The Electronic Funds Transfer Act (“EFTA”) was originally drafted to govern only consumer wire transfers. As a result,  4A-108 of Title 6 of the Delaware Code excluded fund transfers governed by EFTA from the scope of Article 4A of Title 6 (“Article 4A”). However, in 2010, the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act amended EFTA (“Dodd-Frank amendments”) to bring remittance transfers that are electronic fund transfers within its scope. Therefore, under  4A-108 of Title 6, even a remittance transfer that is not an electronic fund transfer, such as a commercial remittance transfer, is currently outside the scope of Article 4A. Consequently, there are no statutory rules governing remittance transfers that may involve mistaken addresses or payees, duties of intermediaries, and other issues beyond the initial sending of the transfer.  This Act fills the gap created by the Dodd-Frank amendments by bringing under Article 4A remittance transfers that are not electronic fund transfers under EFTA, to the extent there is not an inconsistency between Article 4A and EFTA.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-08-10","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-08-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB364/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/35eb79fbfb9f04be85257f9e0045de18?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bryon Short"},
{"bill_id":876387,"bill_number":"HR31","title":"Respecting And Honoring All Delaware Mothers On May 8, 2016, Mother's Day.","description":"Respecting And Honoring All Delaware Mothers On May 8, 2016, Mother's Day.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-05-05","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2016-05-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HR31/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/3ab674e73054409c85257f9b00700209?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Joseph Miro"},
{"bill_id":876390,"bill_number":"HB370","title":"An Act To Amend Title 9 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The New Castle County County Executive's Power To Appoint The Chief Administrative Officer And Department Directors.","description":"This Act removes from the Delaware Code a transitional provision that is no longer applicable to any individual in New Castle County government. In its place, in cases where the County Executive appoints an individual who is employed by the County in the classified service to serve in a position under  1120 of Title 9, this Act requires the County Executive to inform the individual in writing of the effect of leaving the classified service for the unclassified service and to provide the individual with time to consider the appointment before terminating the individual’s classified service.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-05-05","last_action":"Amendment HA 1 - Introduced and Placed With Bill","last_action_date":"2016-06-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB370/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/a60ee63eae28fecf85257fa6003d16d2?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Paul Baumbach"},
{"bill_id":876392,"bill_number":"HB365","title":"An Act To Amend Title 31 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Eligibility For Public Assistance.","description":"This Act removes the prohibition against receipt of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (“TANF” also referred to by the name Aid for Families with Dependent Children or “AFDC”) funds by persons convicted of a drug felony.  Even though federal laws such as PRWORA passed during the War on Drugs frequently prohibited access to public assistance for persons with drug felonies, these laws also gave states flexibility in determining eligibility for food aid and cash assistance for families with children when applicants had a criminal conviction. The majority of states have limited the federal bans in whole or in part. In 2011, Delaware opted out of restrictions on food aid, but it has not opted out of or limited federal restrictions on TANF—the cash assistance program that is the principal form of assistance available to most families in poverty to pay for things like electricity bills or school supplies. Under existing law, individuals convicted of any state or federal drug felony, including possession of marijuana (which can be a felony under federal law), are ineligible for TANF for life. Although the children of a mother convicted of a drug crime can still receive assistance, the family’s overall award is significantly reduced, and in practice this affects the well-being of families and children.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-06-14","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES) in Senate with 5 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2016-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB365/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/64f6dd64a5850bd385257f9b0056c17c?OpenDocument","sponsor":"David Bentz"},
{"bill_id":876396,"bill_number":"HB366","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To A Patient's Right To Know All Their Health Care Options.","description":"This bill endeavors to reconcile patients’ rights to know all their health care options with the desire of some health care providers to not provide certain care based on religious or philosophical beliefs. This act balances the religious liberty of health care providers with the basic health care rights of their patients. This act requires that any health care provider who uses religious beliefs to determine patient care instead of standard medical guidelines and practices, subsequently resulting in any health care options being omitted or favored based on these religious beliefs, to inform patients in writing of health care services that are not available to the patients through this particular provider. Patients must provide signed consent acknowledging they have received this information. Additionally, this act requires health care providers who use religious beliefs to determine patient care to inform health insurance companies of specific health care options that are not provided; health insurance companies will share that information with their enrollees and insured participants. The bill also requires disclosure to state and federal agencies involved with health care administration, and a subsequent relay of that information by state agencies to affected clients.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-05-05","last_action":"Defeated by House of Representatives. Votes: Defeated 7 YES 29 NO 0 NOT VOTING 5 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2016-06-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB366/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/b460605abbd11c3485257f5d006a2e21?OpenDocument","sponsor":"John Kowalko"},
{"bill_id":876398,"bill_number":"HB367","title":"An Act To Amend Chapter 17, Title 6 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Creation, Regulation, Operation And Dissolution Of Domestic Limited Partnerships And The Registration And Regulation Of Foreign Limited Partnerships.","description":"This bill continues the practice of amending periodically the Delaware Revised Uniform Limited Partnership Act (the \"Act\") to keep it current and to maintain its national preeminence. The following is a section-by-section review of the proposed amendments of the Act.  Section 1. This section amends  17-105 of the Act to provide a method for effecting service of legal process upon a series of a limited partnership established pursuant to  17-218(b) of the Act. Section 2. This section amends  17-218(b) of the Act to confirm and clarify two propositions. First, neither the first sentence of  17-218(b), nor any language in a partnership agreement or certificate of limited partnership that is included pursuant to that first sentence, shall be construed as restricting a series, or a limited partnership on behalf of a series, or a general partner associated with a series from agreeing to be liable for any or all of the debts, liabilities, obligations or expenses incurred, contracted for or otherwise existing with respect to the limited partnership generally or any other series thereof, or restricting a limited partnership or a general partner of the limited partnership from agreeing to be liable for any or all of the debts, liabilities, obligations or expenses incurred, contracted for or otherwise existing with respect to a series. Second, any reference in the Act to assets of a series includes assets associated with a series and any reference to assets associated with a series includes assets of a series. Section 3. This section amends  17-218(k) of the Act to make three changes. First, it deletes the word \"affirmative\" as unnecessary in connection with a \"vote.\" Second, it eliminates the requirement for a written consent and thereby permits the partners associated with a series to consent to the specified action by means other than a writing. Third, it eliminates the requirement for an agreement in writing and thereby permits the remaining partners associated with a series to agree to the specified actions by means other than a writing. Section 4. This section amends  17-302(e) of the Act to confirm that the provisions of that subsection are intended to be enabling and are not intended to restrict the way in which limited partners may vote on, consent to or approve any matter. Sections 5 and 6. These sections amend  17-401(b) and  17-402(a) of the Act to eliminate the requirement for a written consent and thereby permit the partners of a limited partnership to consent to the specified actions by means other than a writing. Section 7. This section amends  17-405(d) of the Act to confirm that the provisions of that subsection are intended to be enabling and are not intended to restrict the way in which general partners may vote on, consent to or approve any matter. Section 8. This section amends  17-704(a) of the Act to make three changes. First, it substitutes \"becomes\" for \"may become\" to clarify the effect of paragraphs (a)(1) and (a)(2). Second, it deletes the word \"affirmative\" as unnecessary in connection with a \"vote.\" Third, it eliminates the requirement for a written consent and thereby permits the partners of a limited partnership to consent to the specified action by means other than a writing. Section 9. This section amends  17-801 of the Act to make three changes. First, it deletes the word \"affirmative\" as unnecessary in connection with a \"vote.\" Second, it eliminates the requirement for a written consent and thereby permits the partners of a limited partnership to consent to the specified action by means other than a writing. Third, it eliminates the requirement for an agreement in writing and thereby permits the remaining partners or the personal representative of the last remaining limited partner of a limited partnership and all of the general partners to agree to the specified actions by means other than a writing. Section 10. This section amends  17-806 of the Act to make two changes. First, it deletes the word \"affirmative\" as unnecessary in connection with a \"vote.\" Second, it eliminates the requirement for a written consent and thereby permits the partners of a limited partnership or the personal representative of the last remaining limited partner of a limited partnership or the assignee of all of the limited partners’ partnership interests in a limited partnership or other persons to consent to the specified actions by means other than a writing. Section 11. This section provides that the proposed amendments of the Act shall become effective August 1, 2016.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-06-22","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB367/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/3b9cc49188fe282b85257fa800582714?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Melanie Smith"},
{"bill_id":876401,"bill_number":"HR30","title":"Commemorating The Observance Of Holocaust Remembrance In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This resolution commemorates the observance of Holocaust Remembrance Day.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-05-05","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2016-05-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HR30/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/88ba46f1474cc3c085257fa8005d7c6e?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Jeffrey Spiegelman"},
{"bill_id":876404,"bill_number":"HB371","title":"An Act To Amend Title 8 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The General Corporation Law.","description":"This bill’s changes to the corporations law are recommended by the Delaware State Bar Association.  Section 1. Section 104 is amended in connection with the amendments to Sections 311, 312 and 313. Section 2. The amendment to Section 111(a)(2) permits the Court of Chancery to exercise non-exclusive subject matter jurisdiction over civil actions involving certain instruments, documents, or agreements, including (i) those to which a Delaware corporation is a party and pursuant to which one or more holders of the corporation’s stock sell or offer to sell any of such stock, and (ii) those by which a Delaware corporation agrees, subject to specified conditions, to sell, lease or exchange any of its property or assets. The amendment does not affect the concurrent subject matter jurisdiction of the Superior Court over civil actions at law involving such matters. Section 3. Section 141(b) is being amended to eliminate surplus language that addresses the minimum quorum requirement for a one-person board of directors. Section 4. Section 141(c) is being amended to specify default quorum and voting requirements for committees of a board of directors and subcommittees of committees of a board. Section 141(c)(3) is being amended to clarify that references in the General Corporation Law to board committees (and committee members) will be deemed to include references to subcommittees (and subcommittee members). Section 5. Section 141(d) is being amended to eliminate the express reference to subcommittees of committees of a board. The eliminated reference is unnecessary given the amendments to Section 141(c)(3). Section 6. The amendment to Section 158 provides that any two officers of the corporation who are authorized to do so may execute stock certificates on behalf of the corporation. The amendment is not intended to change the existing law that the signatures on a stock certificate may be the signatures of the same person, so long as each signature is made in a separate officer capacity of such person. Section 7. Section 7 amends Section 251(h) in several respects. It clarifies that Section 251(h) is applicable to a constituent corporation that has a class or series of stock that is listed on a national securities exchange or held of record by more than 2,000 holders immediately prior to the execution of the agreement of merger, even if not all classes or series of stock of such constituent corporation are so listed or held. Relatedly, Section 7 clarifies that the offer contemplated by paragraph (2) (the “Offer”) may be effected through separate offers for separate classes or series of stock. The amendments to Section 251(h) also clarify that the Offer may be conditioned on the tender of a minimum number or percentage of the shares of the stock of the constituent corporation, or of any class or series thereof. Section 7 permits, for purposes of determining whether the requirement in paragraph (3) (the “Statutory Minimum Tender Condition”) is satisfied, the inclusion of shares of stock of the constituent corporation held by any person that owns, directly or indirectly, all of the outstanding stock of the corporation making the Offer (the “Offeror”), or that is a direct or indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of such person or persons or of the Offeror (such owners and such subsidiaries, collectively, the “Offeror Affiliates”). Section 251(h), as amended, similarly permits shares of stock of the constituent corporation that are the subject of a written agreement requiring such shares to be transferred, contributed or delivered to the Offeror or any Offeror Affiliate in exchange for stock or other equity interests in the Offeror or any Offeror Affiliate to be counted for purposes of determining satisfaction of the Statutory Minimum Tender Condition, so long as such shares are in fact so transferred, contributed or delivered prior to the effective time of the merger (such shares in fact so transferred, contributed or delivered, “Rollover Stock”). Further, Section 7 provides that Rollover Stock and shares of the constituent corporation held by such constituent corporation in treasury, by any direct or indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of such constituent corporation, or by the Offer or Offeror Affiliates are excluded from the requirement that they be converted in the merger into, or into the right to receive, the same consideration paid in the Offer. Finally, Section 7 clarifies the methods by which shares of stock of the constituent corporation may be “received” for purposes of the Statutory Minimum Tender Condition. With respect to certificated shares, such shares will be “received” upon physical receipt of a stock certificate accompanied by an executed letter of transmittal so long as the certificate representing such shares was not cancelled prior to consummation of the Offer. With respect to uncertificated shares held of record by a clearing corporation as nominee, such shares will be “received” by transfer into the depository’s account by means of an agent’s message. With respect uncertificated shares not so held, such shares will be “received” by physical receipt of an executed letter of transmittal by the depository. Regardless of how uncertificated shares are held, they will cease to be “received” to the extent such uncertificated shares have been reduced or eliminated due to any sale of such shares prior to the consummation of the Offer. For purposes of the foregoing, an “agent’s message” is a message transmitted by the clearing corporation acting as nominee, received by the depository, and forming part of the book-entry confirmation, which states that such clearing corporation has received an express acknowledgment from a stockholder that such stockholder has received the Offer and agrees to be bound by the terms of the Offer, and that the Offeror may enforce such agreement against such stockholder. Section 8. The amendment to Section 262(c) is intended to clarify that where a provision of the certificate of incorporation confers appraisal rights where those rights otherwise do not exist, an appraisal proceeding must be dismissed under the new provisions of subsection (g) of Section 262, if applicable. Section 9. The amendments to Section 262(d) conform to Section 251(h) as amended. Section 10. The amendment to Section 262(g) limits the availability of a judicial determination and award of fair value where the corporation's shares had been traded on a national securities exchange. In that circumstance appraisal rights are essentially precluded unless the dispute with regard to valuation is substantial and involves little risk that the petition for appraisal will be used to achieve a settlement because of the nuisance value of discovery and other burdens of litigation. In a short-form merger under Section 253 or Section 267, however, there is no requirement of approval by the corporation's board of directors and therefore no obligation on the part of directors to approve and recommend the merger, and appraisal may be the only remedy. Accordingly, the limitation in new subsection (g) also is not applicable to mergers accomplished pursuant to Section 253 or Section 267. Section 11. The amendment to Section 262(h) provides an option to the surviving corporation to pay to the stockholders seeking appraisal a sum of money, the amount of which is to be determined in the sole discretion of the surviving corporation, at any time before judgment is entered in the appraisal proceeding, with the result of avoiding the need to pay subsequently accruing interest on that sum. There is no requirement or inference that the amount so paid by the surviving corporation is equal to, greater than, or less than the fair value of the shares to be appraised. Where one or more stockholders' entitlement to appraisal is contested in good faith, the corporation may elect to pay such amount only to those stockholders whose entitlement to appraisal is uncontested. Section 12. Section 311 is amended to include a procedure to restore a corporation’s certificate of incorporation after it has expired by limitation. This change is consistent with Section 278 which provides that Sections 279 through 282, relating to dissolved corporations, apply to any corporation that has expired by its own limitation. Section 311 is also amended to clarify that a corporation desiring to revoke its dissolution or restore its certificate of incorporation must file all annual franchise tax reports that the corporation would have had to file if it had not dissolved or expired by limitation and pay all franchise taxes that the corporation would have had to pay if it had not dissolved or expired. Section 13. Section 312 is amended to distinguish the procedure to extend the term of a corporation’s certificate of incorporation or to restore a corporation’s certificate of incorporation if it has expired by limitation from the procedure to revive a corporation’s certificate of incorporation when it has become forfeited or void. Section 312, as amended, only applies to a corporation whose certificate of incorporation has become forfeited or void and now uses only the term “revival” to reflect this process. The terms “renewal”, “extension” and “restoration” have been eliminated. The amendment to Section 312, however, does not invalidate or otherwise change the effect of filings to “revive”, “renew”, “restore” or “extend” a corporation that were made pursuant to Section 312 prior to the effective time of the amendment to Section 312. The amendment to Section 312 also does not affect the procedure for a corporation formed by a special act of the General Assembly to renew, revive and continue its corporate existence. The procedure to extend a corporation’s duration is now solely governed by Section 242 which sets forth the manner in which a corporation’s certificate of incorporation is amended, including for the purpose of changing the period of duration of the corporation. Section 311 as amended sets forth the procedure to restore a corporation’s certificate of incorporation that has expired by limitation. The other amendments to Section 312 clarify and simplify the procedures to be followed by a Delaware corporation to revive its certificate of incorporation which became forfeited or void. The amendments clarify that the provisions of Section 312 do not apply to a corporation whose certificate of incorporation has been forfeited or revoked by the Court of Chancery pursuant to Section 284. Amended Section 312 also clarifies and streamlines the process to approve a revival of the certificate of incorporation by providing that a majority of the directors then in office, even if less than a quorum, or the sole director in office, may authorize the revival of the certificate of incorporation. Further, Section 312 identifies such directors as those who, but for the certificate of incorporation having become forfeited or void, would be the duly elected or appointed directors of the corporation. The amendments also clarify the process for elections of directors if none are in office and the effect of a revival with respect to actions taken by the corporation’s directors or members of the governing body, officers, agents and stockholders or members. Section 14. The amendments to Section 313 conform to the amendments to Section 312 which provide that a corporation files a certificate of revival when its certificate of incorporation has become void or forfeited. Section 15. Section 314 is amended in connection with the amendments to Sections 311, 312 and 313. Sections 16, 17 and 18. Section 16 provides that the effective date of Sections 1, 3 through 6 and 12 through 15 is August 1, 2016. Section 17 provides that Section 2 shall be effective only with respect to instruments, documents and agreements entered into on or after August 1, 2016, and that Section 7 shall be effective only with respect to merger agreements entered into on or after August 1, 2016. Pursuant to Section 18, Sections 8 through 11 shall be effective only with respect to transactions consummated pursuant to agreements entered into on or after August 1, 2016 (or, in the case of mergers pursuant to Section 253, resolutions of the board of directors adopted on or after August 1, 2016 or, in the case of mergers pursuant to Section 267, authorizations provided on or after August 1, 2016 in accordance with an entity's (as defined in Section 267) governing documents (as defined in Section 267) and the laws of the jurisdiction under which such entity is formed or organized), and appraisal proceedings arising out of such transactions.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-06-16","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-06-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB371/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/80a850d0e5ee2d5185257fa8005683e9?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Melanie Smith"},
{"bill_id":876407,"bill_number":"HJR12","title":"Supporting The Redistricting Recommendations Made By The Wilmington Education Improvement Commission And Approved By The State Board Of Education.","description":"This House Joint Resolution fulfills the condition of 14 Del C.  1026(d)(1) that the General Assembly must pass and the Governor must sign a Joint Resolution supporting the proposed changes to school district boundaries in New Castle County. It also recognizes that the Plan presented by the Wilmington Education Improvement Commission and approved by the Board of Education will require necessary and sufficient funding to achieve the goals laid out therein for redistricting and improving student outcomes. This Joint Resolution also constitutes final approval of the transition and resource plan required under 14 Del. C.  1008(g).","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-06-22","last_action":"Defeated by Senate. Votes: Defeated 6 YES 15 NO 0 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2016-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HJR12/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/fd784a099f3bda7385257f6200622e7e?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Charles Potter"},
{"bill_id":876409,"bill_number":"HB372","title":"An Act To Amend Chapter 18, Title 6 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Creation, Regulation, Operation And Dissolution Of Domestic Limited Liability Companies And The Registration And Regulation Of Foreign Limited Liability Companies.","description":"This bill continues the practice of amending periodically the Delaware Limited Liability Company Act (the \"Act\") to keep it current and to maintain its national preeminence. The following is a section-by-section review of the proposed amendments of the Act.  Section 1. This section amends  18-105 of the Act to provide a method for effecting service of legal process upon a series of a limited liability company established pursuant to  18-215(b) of the Act. Section 2. This section amends  18-215(b) of the Act to confirm and clarify two propositions. First, neither the first sentence of  18-215(b), nor any language in a limited liability company agreement or certificate of formation that is included pursuant to that first sentence, shall be construed as restricting a series, or a limited liability company on behalf of a series, from agreeing to be liable for any or all of the debts, liabilities, obligations or expenses incurred, contracted for or otherwise existing with respect to the limited liability company generally or any other series thereof, or restricting a limited liability company from agreeing to be liable for any or all of the debts, liabilities, obligations or expenses incurred, contracted for or otherwise existing with respect to a series. Second, any reference in the Act to assets of a series includes assets associated with a series and any reference to assets associated with a series includes assets of a series. Section 3. This section amends  18-215(k) of the Act to make two changes. First, it deletes the word \"affirmative\" as unnecessary in connection with a \"vote.\" Second, it eliminates the requirement for a written consent and thereby permits the members associated with a series to consent to the specified action by means other than a writing. Section 4. This section amends  18-302(d) of the Act to confirm that the provisions of that subsection are intended to be enabling and are not intended to restrict the way in which members may vote on, consent to or approve any matter. Section 5. This section amends  18-304 of the Act to eliminate the requirement for a written consent and thereby permit the members of a limited liability company to consent to the specified actions by means other than a writing. Section 6. This section amends  18-404(d) of the Act to confirm that the provisions of that subsection are intended to be enabling and are not intended to restrict the way in which managers may vote on, consent to or approve any matter. Section 7. This section amends  18-702(a) of the Act to make two changes. First, it deletes the word \"affirmative\" as unnecessary in connection with a \"vote.\" Second, it eliminates the requirement for a written consent and thereby permits the members of a limited liability company to consent to the specified action by means other than a writing. Section 8. This section amends  18-704(a) of the Act to make four changes. First, it substitutes \"becomes\" for \"may become\" to clarify the effect of paragraphs (a)(1), (a)(2) and (a)(3). Second, it deletes the word \"affirmative\" as unnecessary in connection with a \"vote.\" Third, it eliminates the requirement for a written consent and thereby permits the members of a limited liability company to consent to the specified action by means other than a writing. Fourth, it adds a new subsection (3) thereto to provide that upon a voluntary assignment, which is otherwise permitted, by the sole member of a limited liability company of all of the limited liability company interests in the limited liability company to a single assignee, the assignee is admitted as a member of the limited liability company unless otherwise provided in connection with such assignment or otherwise provided in the limited liability company agreement by a specific reference to the subsection. Section 9. This section amends  18-801 of the Act to make four changes. First, it deletes the word \"affirmative\" as unnecessary in connection with a \"vote.\" Second, it eliminates the requirement for a written consent and thereby permits the members of a limited liability company to consent to the specified action by means other than a writing. Third, it eliminates the requirement for an agreement in writing and thereby permits the personal representative of the last remaining member of a limited liability company to agree to the specified actions by means other than a writing. Fourth, it eliminates any implication regarding which events terminate the continued membership of a member of a limited liability company. Section 10. This section amends  18-806 of the Act to make three changes. First, it deletes the word \"affirmative\" as unnecessary in connection with a \"vote.\" Second, it eliminates the requirement for a written consent and thereby permits the members of a limited liability company or the personal representative of the last remaining member of a limited liability company or the assignee of all of the limited liability company interests in a limited liability company or other persons to consent to the specified actions by means other than a writing. Third, it eliminates the requirement for an agreement in writing and thereby permits the personal representative of the last remaining member of a limited liability company or the assignee of all of the limited liability company interests in a limited liability company to agree to the specified action by means other than a writing. Section 11. This section provides that the proposed amendments of the Act shall become effective August 1, 2016.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-06-22","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB372/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/dcd5129e72b14d9885257fa80058734e?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Melanie Smith"},
{"bill_id":876412,"bill_number":"HB373","title":"An Act To Amend Title 10 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Family Court.","description":"This bill amends the definition of family to make spouses and couples gender neutral. This bill also permits the transfer of misdemeanor criminal jurisdiction in cases involving former spouses, persons cohabitating with or without a child in common, and persons living apart with a child in common from the Court of Common Pleas to Family Court. Currently, Family Court has civil jurisdiction to issue civil protective orders between former spouses, persons cohabitating with or without a child in common, and persons living apart with a child in common and this bill would add misdemeanor criminal jurisdiction for those relationships to Family Court.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-08-03","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-08-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB373/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/334fb55d123553e885257faa0054c673?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Stephanie Bolden"},
{"bill_id":876414,"bill_number":"SCR75","title":"Recognizing The 50th Anniversary Of The Establishment Of The Modern Justice Of The Peace Court Of The State Of Delaware.","description":"This Senate Concurrent Resolution marks the 50th Anniversary of the modern Justice of the Peace Court of the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-05-05","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2016-05-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR75/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/0ff2fe497dec73b585257f87006401dd?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Patricia Blevins"},
{"bill_id":876416,"bill_number":"HB369","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Diabetes.","description":"This Act directs the Division of Medicaid and Medical Assistance, Division of Public Health, and Office of Management and Budget – Human Resources Management (“the Agencies”) to report to the General Assembly every 2 years the impacts and costs associated with diabetes. The first report is due by June 30, 2018. The report shall include:  (1) Data reflecting the prevalence and burden of diabetes in Delaware. (2) Activities related to diabetes programs and initiatives throughout the State. (3) An estimate of the financial impact of diabetes on each of the Agencies. (4) The number of people impacted or served by each of the Agencies with regard to diabetes, including programs and initiatives designed to reach individuals with diabetes and prediabetes. (5) A description of each of the Agencies’ implemented programs and activities aimed at improving diabetes care and preventing the disease, and an assessment of the expected benefits and outcomes for each program and activity. (6) Current funding levels for each of the Agencies to implement programs and activities aimed at reaching individuals with diabetes and prediabetes. (7) Each of the Agencies’ individual plans, including recommendations to address the prevention and control of diabetes, the intended outcomes of the recommendations, and estimates of the funding and time required to implement the recommendations.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-06-14","last_action":"Amendment SA 1 - Introduced in Senate","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB369/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/2e2548d6eac449ba85257f4100585c6c?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Stephanie Bolden"},
{"bill_id":876420,"bill_number":"SB255","title":"An Act To Amend Title 15 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Persons Permitted In Voting Room.","description":"In implementation of federal law,  4943 of the Election Code was amended in 2012 to allow voters who require assistance to vote by reason of blindness, disability, or inability to read or write to be given assistance by a person of the voter’s choice. However, other sections of the Code were not updated to reflect the change which could result in confusion or criminal prosecution. This bill is a housekeeping measure to conform inconsistent provisions in the Election Code.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-08-01","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-08-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB255/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/2827441aaac3654e85257fa900702026?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bryan Townsend"},
{"bill_id":876423,"bill_number":"SCR77","title":"Designating May 1, 2016 To May 7, 2016 As National Charter Schools Week.","description":"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.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-05-05","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2016-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR77/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/33deddfd640a1fd585257fa9005bb7c9?OpenDocument","sponsor":"David Sokola"},
{"bill_id":876425,"bill_number":"SB256","title":"An Act Proposing An Amendment To Article Iii, Article Iv, And The Schedule Of The Delaware Constitution Relating To The Register Of Wills.","description":"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. Each operates using its own requirements and procedures, each provides services solely in its respective county, and each is managed by a different elected official.  This proposed constitutional amendment will enable the General Assembly to create by statute a more cost-effective and efficient system of Register of Wills offices. The proposed amendment removes the constitutional provisions requiring that the Register of Wills be an elected office. Because the Register of Wills presently acts as a clerk to the Court of Chancery, the proposed amendment reorganizes that function under the leadership and jurisdiction of the Court of Chancery. The intent of this amendment is to develop legislation that will make the integration revenue neutral for the counties, so that the counties will not lose an important funding source and will retain the fees collected from the administration of estates, net of costs.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-05-05","last_action":"Assigned to Executive Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2016-05-05","committee":"Executive","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB256/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/4e73f9fdb1ed1c7c85257fa80058f30c?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Margaret Henry"},
{"bill_id":876430,"bill_number":"SB253","title":"An Act To Amend Title 7 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Erosion And Sediment Control.","description":"This Act adds provisions to  4004 of Title 7 to exclude from Chapter 40 of Title 7 land disturbing activities of 1 acre or less of land and to exclude from the requirement for a sediment and stormwater management plan the construction of an agricultural structure construction project subject to a standard plan.  If the Department provides for the use of a standard plan in lieu of a detailed sediment and stormwater plan, this Act requires the Department to provide that an agricultural structure construction project with a total land disturbance of 10 acres or less is entitled to a standard plan.Notwithstanding the regulatory power granted to the Department by  4006(a) through (c) of Title 7, this Act creates  4006(e) of Title 7 to prohibit the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (“Department”) from promulgating a regulation that relies on a stormwater runoff volume reduction approach. It is the General Assembly’s intent that this prohibition result in the Department repealing the existing Sediment and Stormwater Regulations,  5101, Title 7 of the Delaware Administrative Code, (“Sediment and Stormwater Regulations”) and replacing them with a responsible state stormwater management program that can be complied with without extensive offset payments.This Act amends 4006(d) to make clear that the Department may promulgate regulations only after a public hearing.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-06-24","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB253/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/9139037af9f758c885257f5b00547069?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Gerald Hocker"},
{"bill_id":876433,"bill_number":"SB251","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Reporting Of Child Abuse Or Neglect.","description":"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 ensure that those at risk also receive necessary care. This Act enables adult patients to seek the mental health care that they need by exempting mental health professionals from the reporting requirements under  903 of Title 16. However, this Act balances that exemption by maintaining mandatory reporting responsibility if a mental health professional knows or has reason to know a child is being abused or neglected or that the abuser is in a position of trust, authority, or supervision over a child.  In addition, this Act constructs a definition subsection for  903 of Title 16, creating a definition of “mental health professional” and “person”. The definition of “person” is intended to continue the mandatory reporting statute’s broad application while remaining consistent with the guidelines of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual by removing an exemplary list of individuals and entities that has become unwieldy. Finally, this Act removes the reference to “the Division of Family Services” and replaces it with a reference to  904 of Title 16 for internal consistency.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-05-05","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (CHILDREN; YOUTH & FAMILIES) in Senate with 5 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2016-05-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB251/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/f6abb667f625863785257f4f0055b1b8?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Karen Peterson"},
{"bill_id":876436,"bill_number":"SB254","title":"An Act To Amend Title 28 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Charitable Gaming.","description":"This bill clarifies the type of charitable games allowed by the law and limits participation in in some games to members of the sponsoring organization.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-09-06","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-09-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB254/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/4247694bdcf0a44085257f95006d00fe?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bruce Ennis"},
{"bill_id":876440,"bill_number":"SCR76","title":"Recommending That Schools Be Educated On The Health Impacts Of Heavy Backpacks.","description":"This Resolution recommends that schools be educated on the health impacts of heavy backpacks and work on innovative strategies to reduce that impact.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-05-05","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2016-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR76/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/78c7e5ef4506946685257fa80052f836?OpenDocument","sponsor":"David Sokola"},
{"bill_id":876443,"bill_number":"SR16","title":"Honoring Mrs. Michelle M. Wall Of Middletown Upon Being Named National Mother Of The Year For 2016 By The Organization American Mothers, Inc.","description":"This resolution commends and congratulates Mrs. Michelle M. Wall for being named National Mother of the Year for 2016.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-05-05","last_action":"Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 21 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2016-05-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SR16/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/cd3dd16f4fc08c6985257fa9006c0f6c?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bethany Hall-Long"},
{"bill_id":876853,"bill_number":"HB380","title":"An Act Proposing Amendments To The Delaware Constitution Relating To Continuity Of Governmental Operations.","description":"This Act is the first leg of a constitutional amendment that would alter the continuity of government provisions of the Delaware Constitution to enable the effective continuance of government following a variety of emergency situations.  Currently, Article II,  5 of the Delaware Constitution requires the General Assembly to meet in Dover, unless an emergency caused by insurrection, conflagration, or epidemic diseases occurs. And, Article XVII,  1 of the Delaware Constitution provides the General Assembly with the power to enact laws providing for continuity of government following emergency situations, but only if the emergency results from an enemy attack. Section 2 of this Act extends the General Assembly’s authority under Article XVII,  1 to disasters involving terrorism, disease, accident, and other natural or man-made disasters. This would authorize the General Assembly to extend the provisions of Chapter 77 of Title 29 of the Delaware Code (relating to the emergency location of government), Chapter 17 of Title 29 (relating to emergency interim legislative succession), Chapter 78 of Title 29 (relating to interim executive succession), and Chapter 18 of Title 10 (relating to emergency interim judicial succession) to emergencies involving terrorism, disease, accident, or other natural or manmade disasters, as well as those involving enemy attack. This change is consistent with the approach taken in at least four states, New York, Louisiana, Montana, and Utah, which have adopted an “all hazards” approach to continuity of government planning. In addition, Section 2 of this Act makes changes to Article XVII,  1 adopting the interpretation of this provision by the Delaware Supreme Court in Opinion of the Justices, 190 A.2d 521 (Del. 1963), so that it is clear that the General Assembly may provide for succession for those public offices that are not immediately filled by operation of the Constitution. Section 1 of this Act would harmonize Article XVII,  1 and Article II,  5 so that the emergency situations exempting the General Assembly from the requirement that it meet in Dover are similar to the emergency situations in which the General Assembly may enact laws or otherwise act to provide for the continuity of government. Finally, this Act makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the guidelines of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual. Specifically, lines 17 through 19 of this Act remove unnecessary legalese in and make grammatical changes to the final sentence of Article XVII,  1.","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2016-06-30","last_action":"Enact w/o Sign by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB380/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/8b3d9b33e02a993585257f5b00510328?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Peter Schwartzkopf"},
{"bill_id":876887,"bill_number":"HB376","title":"An Act To Amend Title 23 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Pilotage Rates.","description":"This bill establishes the pilotage rates for the Pilots’ Association for the Bay and River Delaware for 2017, 2018, and 2019.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-09-02","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-09-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB376/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/a85dc373cbde6c8485257f9a0064bf6b?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Peter Schwartzkopf"},
{"bill_id":876919,"bill_number":"HB363","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The State Employees Pension Plan.","description":"In the 147th General Assembly, the state employee pension law was amended to permit corrections officers employed in positions that are classified as Hazardous Duty Level A-1 to retire at 25 years without any reduction. Those employees will pay a higher employee contribution rate. Those employees that continue to work past 25 years of service will have the multiplier used in the calculation of benefits increased for the years past 25 years.  This bill extends the same treatment to other corrections and enforcement officers. These officers are probation and parole officers in the Department of Corrections, Capitol Police officers, DNREC police officers, University of Delaware police, and officers working for the State Fire Marshal. ​There is a two-year delay between the effective date of the increased contribution and the implementation of the new benefit calculation.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-08-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-08-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB363/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/3fd4bc97b11e9dd185257f9b005e5041?OpenDocument","sponsor":"John Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":876951,"bill_number":"HB377","title":"An Act To Amend Title 15 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Primary Elections.","description":"This bill moves the date of 2018 primary election for statewide office, county office, and municipal office from September 11, 2018, to September 6, 2018. September 11, 2018, is the conclusion of Rosh Hashanah.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-08-01","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-08-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB377/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/243280cb7418a86a85257fa80078b14e?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Earl Jaques"},
{"bill_id":876985,"bill_number":"HB374","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To School Boards.","description":"This Act changes the term of a school board member from 5 years to 4 years. While longer board member terms enable school board members to have more years as experienced board members, this must be weighed against the goal of providing the community with sufficient opportunities to run for school boards, and to replace school board members. In addition, shorter board member terms can increase the number of candidates who run for office, as a longer term can prevent some individuals from choosing to run for this office.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-05-10","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (EDUCATION) in House with 7 On Its Merits, 1 Unfavorable","last_action_date":"2016-06-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB374/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/eb04b18751bebc6e85257faf003cb6ac?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Paul Baumbach"},
{"bill_id":877018,"bill_number":"SB258","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Freedom Of Information Act.","description":"The Delaware Freedom of Information Act, 29 Del. C. Ch. 100 (\"FOIA\") currently exempts from the definition of public record those documents that could jeopardize security of the state, \"[f]acilitate the planning of a terrorist attack,\" or \"endanger the life or physical safety of an individual.\" 29 Del. C.  10002 (l)(17)(a)(2). While the current provision includes \"telecommunications network facilities and switching equipment,\" the provision has not been updated since its adoption in 2002 in response to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, and it may not sufficiently protect the State’s information security systems from FOIA requests that are designed to facilitate a cyber security attack. This legislation adds language that allows the Department of Technology and Information, as well as other public bodies subject to FOIA, to refrain from disclosing information about the underpinnings of our state computer network and systems. This information in the hands of a requestor increases the risk of a cyber attack and may allow a requesting party to obtain confidential data about the State’s citizens (including confidential payroll, medical, academic, and personnel records). This exemption is similar to the existing provisions that exempt the State from withholding blueprint and alarm system data that would allow a burglar to break into a physical building.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-06-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB258/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/71f6f8cd9b6e421885257fa7005312e6?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Brian Bushweller"},
{"bill_id":877075,"bill_number":"SB257","title":"An Act To Amend Chapter 349, Volume 78 Of The Laws Of Delaware Relating To Driving A Vehicle While Under The Influence.","description":"Volume 78, Chapter 349, of the Delaware Laws provided the State the same statutory transfer rights afforded defendants charged with Driving Under the Influence (\"DUI\"). The ability of both the State and the defendant to transfer misdemeanor DUI charges from the Justice of the Peace Court to the Court of Common Pleas provides for judicial economy and development of a DUI Treatment Court within the Court of Common Pleas. This Act extends the sunset provision included in the original 2012 legislation and extended in 2014 to allow further development of initiatives to address impaired driving in both the Court of Common Pleas and Justice of the Peace Court.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-06-29","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-06-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB257/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/7b699665777ee87f85257faf00516e87?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Patricia Blevins"},
{"bill_id":877283,"bill_number":"HCR77","title":"Designating May 11, 2016, As “school Nurse Day” In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution designates May 11, 2016, as “School Nurse Day” in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-05-12","last_action":"Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 19 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 2 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2016-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR77/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/4a09972a32aa89c485257faf006fa2a3?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Earl Jaques"},
{"bill_id":877311,"bill_number":"HB297","title":"An Act To Amend Title 19 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Minimum Hours Of Work For Building Service Employees.","description":"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 work only weekends), janitors, cleaners, porters, and handy persons. There is an exception if the employee is on voluntary leave during a work week. The Department of Labor is empowered to enforce the provisions, and anyone aggrieved by a violation of the requirement may file a civil suit.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-05-11","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Economic Development/Banking/Insurance/Commerce Committee in House","last_action_date":"2016-05-11","committee":"Economic Development/Banking/Insurance/Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB297/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/fddee372397fd88d85257f76006866d1?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Michael Mulrooney"},
{"bill_id":877340,"bill_number":"HCR76","title":"Recognizing May 9-15, 2016, As “vietnam Veterans Week” In The State Of Delaware And Welcoming Home The Vietnam Veterans.","description":"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.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-05-12","last_action":"Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 19 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 2 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2016-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR76/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/41db6c28b2a00f6d85257f9c00609c5f?OpenDocument","sponsor":"William Carson"},
{"bill_id":877368,"bill_number":"HCR75","title":"Recognizing The Contributions Of Delaware’s Statewide Paramedics For Over A Quarter Century Of Service.","description":"This concurrent resolution recognizes the statewide paramedics for providing the residents of the State of Delaware with valuable services for over a quarter century.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-05-12","last_action":"Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 19 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 2 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2016-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR75/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/9ac26aa815758c5c85257f5e004e317f?OpenDocument","sponsor":"John Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":877510,"bill_number":"HR33","title":"Recognizing The Month From May 15 To June 15, 2016, As \"tourette Syndrome Awareness Month\" In Delaware.","description":"This Resolution recognizes the month from May 15th to June 15th as “Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month” in Delaware.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-05-12","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2016-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HR33/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/7c02ed6b9aa1e83085257fb00053a7cf?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Debra Heffernan"},
{"bill_id":877522,"bill_number":"HCR78","title":"Recognizing May, 2016 As Older Americans Month.","description":"This resolution recognized May 2016 as Older Americans Month.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-05-12","last_action":"Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 19 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 2 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2016-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR78/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/194cb033a044fdb685257fa80068dd28?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Ruth Briggs King"},
{"bill_id":877536,"bill_number":"HB383","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Designation Of A State Dance.","description":"This Act designates Maypole dancing as the official dance of Delaware.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-07-29","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-07-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB383/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/d8ceeec2c2bebe1c85257fab00472078?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Michael Ramone"},
{"bill_id":877547,"bill_number":"HB379","title":"An Act To Amend Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Delaware Nonadmitted Insurance Act.","description":"This bill corrects an original drafting error in the definition of Qualified Risk Manager and updates the definition in accordance with the federal Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act (NRRA), which was passed in July 2010.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-08-10","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-08-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB379/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/f52e56b69f63e80985257faf0076a1e5?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bryon Short"},
{"bill_id":877559,"bill_number":"HCR80","title":"Recognizing Speech-language Pathologists And Audiologists And Commending Their Skills And Contributions Towards Improving The Quality Of Life For The Citizens Of Delaware.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution designates May 12, 2016, as a day to recognize and commend the contributions of speech-language pathologists and audiologists in Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-05-12","last_action":"Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 20 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2016-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR80/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/ac3b720303358c2985257fa2006dcf6f?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Valerie Longhurst"},
{"bill_id":877573,"bill_number":"HB378","title":"An Act To Amend Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Funding Agreements.","description":"This bill amends the insurance law to clarify the status of funding agreements issued by life insurers, including for purposes of premium taxes, form filing and priority of claims in an insurer’s delinquency proceeding. Delaware law allows funding agreements implicitly, this bill makes Delaware law explicit.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-06-22","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB378/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/de03baf32f69872885257fb0005a6831?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bryon Short"},
{"bill_id":877585,"bill_number":"HB381","title":"An Act To Amend Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Pre-authorization.","description":"Patients struggle every day to receive necessary care, suffering symptoms longer than appropriate and encountering unnecessary stress factors as they engage in the complicated system of health insurance. One such factor is Pre-Authorization, a tool designed to save the money by making sure that care is necessary. For years patients and clinicians have been put through arduous appeals processes being told that they are necessary to keep costs down or worse, told after the fact that their care won’t be paid for even when previously told otherwise. Yet, anecdotally, appeals to these decisions are nearly always granted after hours of staff and clinician time. Reliable data is difficult, if not impossible, to come by to evaluate if programs are worth the costs of time that they shift to the patient and clinician. This legislation requires greater transparency, efficiency, and fairness in pre-authorization programs.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-07-13","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-07-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB381/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/c3c51cb5f64f1cf185257faf0059533a?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Paul Baumbach"},
{"bill_id":877597,"bill_number":"HB382","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Office Of Defense Services.","description":"This Act guarantees that all children facing criminal charges and allegations of delinquency have the right to an attorney, codifying the Office of Defense Services’ current practice of representing every juvenile that requests representation.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-06-28","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-06-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB382/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/b85c739d9d8c8d3d85257fa8007816f9?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Peter Schwartzkopf"},
{"bill_id":877600,"bill_number":"SB260","title":"An Act To Amend Title 3 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Activities On Properties Enrolled In The Agricultural Lands Preservation Program","description":"The Agricultural Lands Preservation Act currently allows for various agritourisum activities and other uses of farm lands in the Preservation Program which do not unduly interfere with ongoing agricultural use of the properties. These allowances provide the opportunity for participants in the Preservation Program to generate additional income from activities which are currently available to farm owners who have chosen not to participate in the Preservation Program. This legislation enhances with controls the income opportunities for those participating in the Preservation Program.  This Bill transfers the allowance of barn parties to new paragraph k under which certain controls are imposed. This Bill allows existing farm structures no longer used in farming operations to be converted to allow for various types of gatherings subject to enumerated limitations. Beneficial use of the agricultural lands is protected and the Foundation Board must review and approve applications for use of the existing farm structures. This Bill allows for annual and semi-annual events to be held on farmland in the Preservation Program during the growing season for agricultural commodities and agricultural enterprises and other annual and semi-annual events during the non-primary growing season when crops are not in the fields. The Foundation Board must approve any such events on a case by case basis. This legislation applies to the 34% of the remaining farmlands in Delaware which have been enrolled in the Foundation’s Agricultural Lands Preservation Program in the last 20 years.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-08-01","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-08-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB260/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/d8e9813ac0789a0685257fa90058ddb0?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Gary Simpson"},
{"bill_id":877624,"bill_number":"SB259","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Sterile Needle And Syringe Exchange Program.","description":"The bill authorizes the Division of Public Health (DPH) to provide a Syringe Exchange Program (SEP) statewide. The bill lifts the geographic restriction on the program which is currently limited to the City of Wilmington, and expands the membership of the Oversight Committee to include statewide representation. The goal is to increase the program’s flexibility in serving different areas of need as the challenge of managing heroin use and HIV transmission in Delaware is ever evolving.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-08-11","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-08-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB259/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/90377bf05d46962185257fa9006e20ff?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Margaret Henry"},
{"bill_id":877648,"bill_number":"SB261","title":"An Act To Amend Title 23 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Waterway Management","description":"This legislation implements recommendations made by the Delaware Waterways Management and Financing Advisory Committee, which was formed by the passage of Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 64 in 2014. It establishes a sustainable and dedicated source of funding (waterway management fund) to be used exclusively to support the maintenance of Delaware’s public waterways, including navigational channel dredging and marking, and any other activities that may be identified to preserve, maintain and enhance safe navigation for the State’s 60,000 registered boaters. Many of the waterway management responsibilities previously handled by the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers and U. S. Coast Guard now fall to the State due to a reduction in funding at the federal level for such activities. The waterway management fund will be derived from specified boating registration fees. In addition, this legislation also increases the current service charge that private licensing agents may charge to process boat registrations and boat ramp certificates, with such service charges being retained by the licensing agents to offset the costs of processing boat registrations and boat ramp certificates.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-07-22","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-07-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB261/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/a0a3430ba7c1233e85257fa900571651?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Gerald Hocker"},
{"bill_id":877672,"bill_number":"SCR69","title":"Designating May 22, 2016 As \"delaware Conservation Day\" In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This Senate Concurrent Resolution designates May 22, 2016 as “Delaware Conservation Day” in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-05-12","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2016-05-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR69/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/c22f7264f53a0f3385257f8e006b9e9f?OpenDocument","sponsor":"David McBride"},
{"bill_id":877696,"bill_number":"SB262","title":"An Act To Amend Title 2 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Transportation Network Companies.","description":"The purpose of this Chapter is to ensure the safety, reliability and cost-effectiveness of rides provided by Transportation Network Company Drivers within the State of Delaware and to preserve and enhance access to these important transportation options for residents and visitors to the State. To facilitate the regulatory process in a quickly changing industry, the Division is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations to ensure compliance with this Chapter or to address new industry developments not addressed explicitly in this Chapter.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-08-10","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-08-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB262/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/21822810f4b66f1685257f47006d57bd?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bryan Townsend"},
{"bill_id":877797,"bill_number":"SB238","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Delaware Health Information Network.","description":"This Act establishes a Delaware Health Care Claims Database to be administered and operated within the existing framework of the Delaware Health Information Network. Sixteen states have enacted legislation to create health care claims databases which are generally referred to as an “All Payer Claims Database” or a “Multi Payer Claims Database”.  In short, this Act will help Delaware answer the following questions: (1) How much does Delaware spend on health care? (2) How much does a service cost at a specific facility? (3) How have health care prices changed over time? (4) Are Delaware’s efforts to establish value-based alternatives to the traditional “fee for service” health care system effective? The Delaware Health Care Claims Database will help advance the ongoing work to transform the State’s health care system from a fee-for-service system to a value-based system that rewards health care providers for quality and efficiency of care. To complete that transformation, health care providers and other health care entities accepting financial risk for a population must have an appropriate level of access to health care claims data—particularly data that provides some transparency into health care pricing. Centralized and standardized access to claims data is also critical to maximizing population health initiatives, including the study of occurrences of injury or illness across the continuum of care in Delaware or in specific neighborhoods. This Act sets forth the basic structure and parameters of the Health Care Claims Database, subject to further guidance to be set forth in rules and regulations to be promulgated by the DHIN, in continued consultation with the Department of Health and Social Services, the Health Care Commission, and stakeholders in the health care community. Specific Requirements for Claims Data Reporting This Act requires certain types of claims data defined as “required claims data” to be reported by the entities specified as “mandatory reporting entities” in the Act. The Act only mandates reporting of claims data for the Medicaid Program, the State Group Health Insurance Program, and any qualified health plan in the Delaware Health Insurance Marketplace for plan year 2017 and any subsequent plan year. This Act also authorizes health insurers and providers who are not required to participate in the Health Care Claims Database to voluntarily report “claims data” pursuant to appropriate data submission and use agreements between the voluntary reporting entity and the DHIN. In both mandatory and voluntary claims data reporting, the Delaware Health Care Claims Database will maintain the privacy and confidentiality of individually identifiable health information in accordance with all federal and state privacy and security laws, including compliance with guidance found in Statement 6 of the Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission Enforcement Policy regarding the exchange of price and cost information, and with appropriate limits on the disclosure of potentially proprietary contracted unit price information. In order to comply with a recent decision of the United States Supreme Court, the mandatory reporting requirements of this Act do not apply to self-insured commercial health plans that are regulated pursuant to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). The Delaware Health Care Claims Database will be administered and operated by the DHIN Board of Directors, whose membership consists of a broad coalition of health care stakeholder representatives, including representatives of hospitals, physicians, providers, insurers, the business community, and government officials. This Act authorizes the DHIN Board, or a subcommittee established by the DHIN Board to administer the APCD, to review a request for claims data to determine if the requesting party or entity should have access to the requested claims data for a legitimate purpose in accordance with the goals of the statute. The determination by the DHIN Board shall be made in accordance with its bylaws, including those pertaining to conflict of interest recusal, and is not subject to appeal or to any other private right of action. This Act is revenue-neutral; it will be funded with grant money and other independent funding sources to be identified by the DHIN, in accordance with the DHIN’s existing statutory authority.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-07-21","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-07-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB238/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/9769e86011716c9085257fb000496291?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bethany Hall-Long"},
{"bill_id":877804,"bill_number":"SB52","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Lay Caregivers.","description":"An estimated 123,000 Delawareans provide varying degrees of unreimbursed care to adults with limitations in daily activities. Based on 2013 data, the total value of the unpaid care provided to Delawareans in need of long-term services and supports amounts to an estimated $1.58 billion every year. These “lay caregivers” are often members of the individual’s immediate family, but friends and other community members also serve as lay caregivers. While most lay caregivers are asked to assist an individual with basic activities of daily living, such as mobility, eating, and dressing, many are expected to perform complex medical tasks, such as administering medications, providing wound care, and operating medical equipment.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-08-03","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-08-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB52/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/26a56bc4813cebb785257f9d00530eb3?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bethany Hall-Long"},
{"bill_id":877809,"bill_number":"SJR11","title":"Commending The National Historic Preservation Act.","description":"This Senate Joint Resolution commends the National Historic Preservation Act.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-07-29","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-07-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SJR11/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/42ddab9f8529e68a85257fa9005c87b1?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Brian Bushweller"},
{"bill_id":878059,"bill_number":"SB224","title":"An Act To Amend Title 15 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Campaign Finance, Reporting, And Disclosure.","description":"This Bill requires political committees to report a contributor’s occupation and employment information. This is already a requirement in federal campaign finance law. If only a contributor’s name and address are disclosed (without occupation and employer), it is difficult to determine which industry, company, or group is funding a candidate. This will assist in furthering transparency and disclosure in the electoral process. It also addresses the obligation of the reporting candidate and treasurer.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-05-17","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES/ELECTIONS) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2016-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB224/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/6c5410ec33ad977a85257f7200701e2d?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bryan Townsend"},
{"bill_id":878086,"bill_number":"SB225","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Public Integrity.","description":"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’, Officers’ and Officials’ Conflict of Interest and Code of Conduct rules. It also eliminates a reference to Resident Judge of the Court of Common Pleas. Section 2 adds to the Legislative Conflicts of Interest chapter a provision that expressly limits a legislator’s use of public assets for private or partisan political purposes. Section 3 requires disclosure of payments to lobbyists by source and amounts.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-05-17","last_action":"Assigned to Executive Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2016-05-17","committee":"Executive","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB225/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/7eeee5103bc3dde185257f720067209f?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bryan Townsend"},
{"bill_id":878112,"bill_number":"HB385","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Lobbyists.","description":"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 Integrity Commission to defray the Commission’s costs related to administering and maintaining lobbyist’s registration and reporting requirements.  Section 2 of this bill provides for the cancellation of a lobbyist’s registration for failure to pay the registration fee and sets forth the penalty for failure to pay the registration fee. Section 3 of this bill stipulates that this Act shall become effective on January 1, 2017.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-05-17","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to House Administration Committee in House","last_action_date":"2016-05-17","committee":"Administration","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB385/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/9766241b65cb66f085257f8b005d8d8a?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Paul Baumbach"},
{"bill_id":878138,"bill_number":"HCR79","title":"Recognizing May 2016 As \"lyme Disease Awareness Month\" In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This concurrent resolution recognizes the month of May 2016 as “Lyme Disease Awareness Month” in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-05-17","last_action":"Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 21 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2016-05-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR79/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/f95282ed31c9c2d185257fb200699186?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Peter Schwartzkopf"},
{"bill_id":878163,"bill_number":"HB384","title":"An Act To Amend Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Insurance Premiums.","description":"This bill prevents insurance companies from increasing premiums for a driver volunteering to serve as a driver for a charitable organization.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-05-17","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Economic Development/Banking/Insurance/Commerce Committee in House","last_action_date":"2016-05-17","committee":"Economic Development/Banking/Insurance/Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB384/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/e7482cd5b7ce480a85257f7200691afb?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Peter Schwartzkopf"},
{"bill_id":878406,"bill_number":"HB390","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Reorganization Of School Districts.","description":"This bill clarifies that a vote by the General Assembly as required in 14 Del C.  1008(g) and 1026(d) in support of redistricting serves to authorize the State Board to proceed with the redistricting, but does not constitute approval of any particular revenue or spending measure proposed in the Plan of the Wilmington Education Improvement Commission.","status_desc":"Stricken","status_date":"2016-05-18","last_action":"Stricken","last_action_date":"2016-06-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB390/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/0bafb07685b8166485257fb600734978?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Sean Lynn"},
{"bill_id":878420,"bill_number":"HB388","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Sentencing.","description":"This bill restores Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child to the list of offenses for which a defendant shall receive an enhanced sentence when the victim is less than 14 years of age or the defendant has previously been convicted or adjudicated delinquent of a Class A or B felony sex offense. In 2010, Senate Bill No. 229 was enacted to make changes to crimes against children in light of recommendations of the Final Report of the Independent Review of the Earl Brian Bradley Case. Several new crimes were added and others, including Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child, were redesignated to new section numbers. In that process, Senate Bill No. 229 inadvertently omitted the new section number for Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child from the list of offenses included in section 4205A.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-08-03","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-08-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB388/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/ab473cb7bd7ef5e485257fb20061982a?OpenDocument","sponsor":"John Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":878437,"bill_number":"HB386","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Prevention Of Bullying Act.","description":"This legislation originated from the St. Thomas More Academy Criminal Justice class relating to Law and Society.  Currently Delaware law requires schools to prohibit bullying and otherwise prohibits criminal acts such as harassment, menacing, terroristic threatening, and assault, but does not specifically criminalize bullying. This bill creates the crime of “bullying” as an unclassified misdemeanor. This penalty is the same as for the crime of menacing.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-05-18","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (JUDICIARY) in House with 6 On Its Merits, 1 Unfavorable","last_action_date":"2016-06-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB386/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/28f208bd3c68951185257f070057ed77?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Timothy Dukes"},
{"bill_id":878452,"bill_number":"HCR81","title":"Encouraging Wise Health Care Consumerism To Help Control And Reduce Insurance Costs And Improve The Health And Well-being Of State Employees.","description":"This resolution strongly encourages employees and state health plan participants to make good choices like being a wise health care consumer, choosing lower cost health care services, getting appropriate level of care, managing chronic diseases and engaging in wellness and prevention.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-05-19","last_action":"Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 20 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2016-05-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR81/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/89e7d4fdef07b68a85257fb6005e349e?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Lyndon Yearick"},
{"bill_id":878468,"bill_number":"HCR82","title":"Extending Sincere Thanks To The Career And Technical Student Organizations Of Delaware For The Presentation Of The Beautiful Geraniums And Extending Best Wishes For Much Success To Each Of These Exemplary Students.","description":"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.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-05-18","last_action":"Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 20 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2016-05-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR82/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/400f41462c14b51c85257fb70053570b?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Peter Schwartzkopf"},
{"bill_id":878486,"bill_number":"HB387","title":"An Act To Amend Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Acupuncture Practitioners.","description":"This bill creates two tiers of licensure in the state for acupuncture practitioners: One for acupuncturists only and one for acupuncturists who have been properly trained and wish to practice eastern medicine. The bill removes outdated language regarding the grandfathering provision that expired in 2008 as well as the term “oriental” when used except where it is part of the title of a certifying body or a certificate. Finally, the bill removes the requirement of ongoing NADA certification for acupuncture detoxification specialists.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-07-19","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-07-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB387/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/a4b8c50ba2a245ae85257faf0053542c?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Gerald Brady"},
{"bill_id":878525,"bill_number":"SB188","title":"An Act To Amend Titles 13, 29, And 31 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Office Of The Child Advocate.","description":"This bill transfers the Court Appointed Special Advocate Program to the Office of the Child Advocate creating one office in this State that provides legal representation to children. The bill updates the law to reflect the practices of the Office of the Child Advocate, including ensuring that the child is the party to the proceeding once legal counsel is appointed, that every child is provided legal representation, that the wishes of the child are a significant factor in the legal representation, and that the child’s rights are explained to him or her. Finally, this bill allows the Office of the Child Advocate to assist other Courts of this State in the rare instances where they need legal representation of a child, and will enable OCA to begin to establish volunteer attorney pools to assist in other areas of the law regarding children.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-09-06","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-09-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB188/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/36550c9e2f9b20f085257faf00595441?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Patricia Blevins"},
{"bill_id":878711,"bill_number":"HB389","title":"An Act To Amend Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Insurance.","description":"This bill is in response to concerns that an automobile insurance carrier might increase the rates or terminate the policy of non-profit transportation drivers who do not receive monetary compensation. This bill is designed to protect these drivers from these adverse effects on their insurance. The bill does not prevent insurers from using other accepted criteria, such as moving violations, to make adverse decisions regarding the insurance status of these drivers.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-08-03","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-08-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB389/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/ad4236466416d40185257fb700678594?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Peter Schwartzkopf"},
{"bill_id":878725,"bill_number":"SCR78","title":"Recognizing The Month Of May 2016 As \"healthy Vision Month\".","description":"This resolution recognizes the month of May 2016 as “Healthy Vision Month” in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-05-19","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2016-05-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR78/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/7193be1e5cad134685257fb600628b17?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bethany Hall-Long"},
{"bill_id":878740,"bill_number":"HB391","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Financial Disclosures.","description":"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 rights, an agricultural conservation easement, a forest preservation easement or any other type of easement to the State of Delaware, any county, any municipality, any public instrumentality, or any government agency or organization.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-05-19","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to House Administration Committee in House","last_action_date":"2016-05-19","committee":"Administration","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB391/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/a4eba8e7feac649885257faa005c0b06?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Kimberly Williams"},
{"bill_id":878755,"bill_number":"HB400","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Medical Marijuana.","description":"This bill expands upon Senate Bill No. 90 of this General Assembly, known as “Rylie’s Law,” by classifying pain, anxiety, or depression, if related to a terminal illness, as a qualifying condition in the Delaware Medical Marijuana Act for patients under the age 18, who will still be restricted to using CBD and oil products. The bill also classifies terminal illness in adults as a qualifying condition. This Act shall be known as “Bob’s Bill”.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-08-31","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-08-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB400/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/913eec238df0026a85257f9300749696?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Paul Baumbach"},
{"bill_id":878770,"bill_number":"HCR83","title":"Recognizing May 25, 2016 As World Ms Day In Delaware.","description":"This resolution recognizes the day of May 25th, 2016 as World MS Day in Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-05-19","last_action":"Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 19 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 2 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2016-05-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR83/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/ffaa5d51c211860585257f6c0071adcd?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Michael Ramone"},
{"bill_id":878786,"bill_number":"SB190","title":"An Act Proposing An Amendment To Article I Of The Delaware Constitution Relating To Equal Protection.","description":"This Act is the first leg of an amendment to the Delaware Constitution to provide for equal protection regardless of race, sex, age, religion, creed, color, familial status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. This Act enshrines the value of equality in the Delaware Constitution and will cause any unequal treatment of or discrimination against members of the protected classes listed to be subject to the strictest scrutiny. This Act also enables the Delaware courts to establish their own rules for proof of equal protection violations under state law applying Delaware values.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-05-19","last_action":"Laid On Table in Senate","last_action_date":"2016-06-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB190/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/27dcc56f8724a36e85257fae003c7425?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Karen Peterson"},
{"bill_id":880502,"bill_number":"HB398","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To State Employees' Pension Plan.","description":"This bill makes certain grandchildren eligible to receive a survivor’s pension if the state employee has a court ordered guardianship of the grandchild.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-06-02","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to House Administration Committee in House","last_action_date":"2016-06-02","committee":"Administration","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB398/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/0f31917f97c3469485257fc00060012b?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Jeffrey Spiegelman"},
{"bill_id":880507,"bill_number":"HB396","title":"An Act To Amend Title 9 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Zoning.","description":"The time and delay associated with the review of land use projects is often a factor in determining whether a potential employer comes to Delaware or not. This bill is designed to provide an expedited review process for projects likely to have significant economic impact. It applies to new office, manufacturing and industrial uses, and excludes new residential projects and commercial (i.e., retail) projects.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-06-21","last_action":"Assigned to Executive Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2016-06-22","committee":"Executive","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB396/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/292c3fb42307a8e585257fb80071ac6b?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bryon Short"},
{"bill_id":880511,"bill_number":"HB392","title":"An Act To Amend Title 15 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Elections.","description":"At the recommendation of the Joint Sunset Committee, this Act establishes the Reports Appeals Subcommittee to hear and decide appeals of the State Election Commissioner’s decisions regarding tardy and incomplete reports.  This Act takes effect on February 15, 2017, so that it does not add new requirements to the State Board of Elections and reporting parties during this year’s election cycle. This Act also makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the guidelines of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-08-10","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-08-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB392/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/b944fa51f8d3d06785257f9500600220?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Gerald Brady"},
{"bill_id":880516,"bill_number":"HB394","title":"An Act To Amend Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Security Systems And Protective Services.","description":"This bill: provides clearer language concerning license and identification requirements for both businesses and individuals; gives vendors a much clearer understanding of prohibited acts, discipline and penalties; and grants the ability of the Professional Licensing Section to promulgate regulations, conduct inspections and additional powers needed to oversee this subchapter.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-06-16","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (PUBLIC SAFETY) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2016-06-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB394/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/859fcfdbba63fb1885257fb1006c1169?OpenDocument","sponsor":"John Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":880522,"bill_number":"HB393","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The State Use Law And The Commission For The Purchase Of Products And Services Of The Blind And Other Severely Handicapped Individuals.","description":"This Act is the result of recommendations made by the Joint Sunset Committee, and makes several changes to the State Use Law:  Updates the law to use People First Language, including changing the name of the Commission for the Purchase of Products and Services of the Blind and Other Severely Handicapped Individuals to the Commission for Statewide Contracts to Support Employment for Individuals with Disabilities. Updates the names and descriptions of the organizations involved in state use contracts to reflect modern day realities. Based on the input from the Commission and the public, changes the make-up of Commission membership, to create a Commission that better serves the purposes of Chapter 96. Requires the Commission to promote an expanded and constant market for products and services under this chapter, rather than require the Commission to provide such a market. Removes the Delaware Association of Rehabilitation Facilities and adds the Ability Network Delaware or Commission representative of a community rehabilitation program to the list of entities who may propose to the Commission set-aside contracts with Agencies of this State. Provides that a Commission subcommittee shall review proposed revisions to set-aside prices, prior to the Commission voting whether to approve the price revision. Shifts all Commission subcommittees from advising outside entities to advising the Committee. Requires the Commission to promulgate regulations and sets the minimum subject areas that must be addressed by regulation. Governs the relationship between the Commission and Government Support Services, including the requirement that Government Support Services publish a list of products and services provided by community rehabilitation programs or central nonprofit agencies. This Act also makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the guidelines of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-07-20","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-07-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB393/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/855acb11d928edd885257f96005d5b4f?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Gerald Brady"},
{"bill_id":880526,"bill_number":"HB397","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Commission On Indian Heritage And Culture.","description":"This Act creates a Delaware Commission on Indian Heritage and Culture.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-09-01","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-09-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB397/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/865f42982f5c170f85257f72006b1d90?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bryon Short"},
{"bill_id":880530,"bill_number":"HB401","title":"An Act To Amend Title 7 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Licenses.","description":"This Act generates revenues needed for statewide wildlife conservation and for public access facilities on and the management and maintenance of public wildlife areas owned or managed by the Division of Fish and Wildlife (“Division”) by increasing fees for existing hunting and trapping licenses and by establishing a conservation access pass to be purchased by non-hunters for motor vehicles accessing these public lands. A conservation access pass would not be required to access certain such public lands to include the Michael Castle Trail portion of the C&D Canal Conservation Area, designated fishing or boating access areas, educational or shooting range facilities, and lands leased from the Division. Revenues generated by this Act would be leveraged by the Division to obtain federal grant funds at a ratio of $1 of state funds to $3 of federal funds, with current state wildlife program revenues insufficient to fully leverage available federal funds. The Act establishes a private license agent service charge for the sale of conservation access passes similar to previously established service charges for the sale of hunting and trapping licenses. Additional changes clarify inconsistent and update obsolete language, primarily involving terminology used for existing fee categories. Fee increases and the conservation access pass would be effective July 1, 2017.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-07-28","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-07-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB401/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/7099bab5048c85bf85257fc40069e5a3?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Michael Mulrooney"},
{"bill_id":880535,"bill_number":"HB395","title":"An Act To Amend Title 15 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Municipal Elections.","description":"Pursuant to longstanding United States Supreme Court precedent, it is unconstitutional to require a person to be a resident of the voting state, district, or municipality for any length of time that exceeds the time necessary to effectively register voters prior to an election. See Marston v. Lewis, 410 U.S. 679 (1973); Dunn v. Blumstein, 405 U.S. 330 (1972). In Delaware, 30 days prior to the election is the current deadline for registering to vote in statewide and national elections. 15 Del. C.  2036. This bill would prohibit any municipality from enacting or maintaining any durational residency or property ownership requirement for voting eligibility, and sets the maximum deadline for registration at 30 days prior to a municipal election. This will bring Delaware’s municipal voting laws in line with federal constitutional standards.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-08-10","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-08-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB395/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/b8895857d493bef585257faf005e45f3?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Melanie Smith"},
{"bill_id":880536,"bill_number":"SB192","title":"An Act To Amend Title 20 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Control Of Health Care Supplies.","description":"Under current law, an unlicensed person is only authorized to deliver medications to essential workers and their families. This legislation will expand and enhance the ability of the Division of Public Health to respond to public health emergencies requiring the distribution of medications, by expanding the personnel that can deliver medications through the use of unlicensed persons. This will also enable DPH to meet the requirements of the Center for Disease and Control (CDC), Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) grant and Strategic National Stockpile program, under which all States must be able to provide prophylactic medications such as antibiotics to Delaware’s entire population within a 48 hour timeframe.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-08-10","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-08-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB192/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/fb5ce5a3a83e158f85257f9300672cc1?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bethany Hall-Long"},
{"bill_id":880546,"bill_number":"SB197","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Maternal Mental Health.","description":"After the delivery of a child, major mental and public health issues which need to be addressed may arise, including the occurrence of postpartum depression or feelings of depression, anger, anxiety, and guilt. This presents problems not only for the mother, but also for the child, because the mental health of a mother of a young child affects the child’s physical and emotional development. The development of strategies and distribution of materials and information are crucial to help combat the lack of awareness and education regarding maternal depression.  This Act requires the Department of Health and Social Services to make available current information to health care providers regarding the signs and symptoms of maternal depression, screening tools, and available community resources. This Act also requires that health care providers and facilities provide the maternal depression information to women who present with signs of maternal depression, and to encourage the women to share that information with their family members or caregivers, and the family members and caregivers of the baby. Author: Sen. Hall-Long","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-06-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB197/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/447f6cb28ee4db9185257fa7006355d3?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bethany Hall-Long"},
{"bill_id":880931,"bill_number":"HJR13","title":"Establishing Delaware Certificates Of Multi-literacy To Honor And Recognize Delaware High School Graduates Who Have Attained High Levels Of Proficiency In One Or More World Languages In Addition To English.","description":"This resolution requires a Delaware Certificate of Multi-literacy be established. The criteria for such certificate is to be developed by the Department of Education, with the assent of the State Board of Education no later than December 1, 2016 and provided for the graduating class of 2017.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-07-01","last_action":"Passed by House of Representatives. Votes: Passed 39 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 2 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HJR13/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/c3ea22a72bdf761285257fc00068a513?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Joseph Miro"},
{"bill_id":881021,"bill_number":"HB361","title":"An Act To Amend Title 30 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Delaware Tax Credits.","description":"According to the National Institute of Justice, it is estimated that between 60-75% of ex-offenders are jobless up to a year after release. Studies have shown that immediate access to employment is an effective tool to reduce recidivism. This Act establishes the Work Opportunity Tax Credit that will offer a tax credit to employers hiring qualified ex-offenders and individuals completing a drug recovery program in an amount equal to 10% of that individuals wages, with a maximum credit of $1,500. It is the goal of this act to provide an incentive to employers to hire these individuals in order to promote their rehabilitation and re-entry into our community.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-06-07","last_action":"Amendment HA 1 - Introduced and Placed With Bill","last_action_date":"2016-06-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB361/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/d05fe7f1b7dcfce385257f7e00542053?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Lyndon Yearick"},
{"bill_id":881026,"bill_number":"HB407","title":"An Act To Amend Title 20 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Delaware National Guard.","description":"This bill clarifies provisions for compensation and benefits, and sets reimbursement rates for soldiers and airmen while serving during a non-emergency. It requires that soldiers and airmen serving in the Delaware National Guard who request an honorary promotion after retirement are deemed appropriate qualified by a professional and objective board. The awarding of the Delaware National Guard Medal would be expanded to those who served voluntarily in a combat zone. The bill also strikes out irrelevant sections.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-08-10","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-08-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB407/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/f4e86be0b511126e85257fc500551720?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Earl Jaques"},
{"bill_id":881033,"bill_number":"HB408","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To School Breakfast.","description":"This Act requires that no later than school year 2017-2018, all public school sites, excluding charter school sites, that participate in the National School Lunch Program offer breakfast through an alternative service model(s), which may include, but not be limited to, Breakfast in the Classroom, Grab and Go Breakfast, or Second Chance Breakfast. These alternative service model(s) may be in addition to their traditional breakfast meal service. This Act also requires that every public school site, excluding charter school sites, which reach a Free Claiming Percentage Rate of 70% or higher, shall be required to offer a breakfast at no cost to every student in the school.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-09-14","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-09-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB408/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/d7ec4847dbe1484e85257fa80059622b?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Edward Osienski"},
{"bill_id":881039,"bill_number":"SCR79","title":"Congratulating Dr. Mark T. Brainard On Being Inaugurated As The 5th President Of Delaware Technical And Community College.","description":"This Resolution congratulates Dr. Mark T. Brainard on becoming the 5th President of Delaware Technical and Community College.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-06-07","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2016-06-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR79/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/5de792202b94171585257fb1006ae2c1?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Patricia Blevins"},
{"bill_id":881045,"bill_number":"HCR85","title":"Establishing The Firearm Suicide Prevention Task Force.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution establishes the Firearm Suicide Prevention Task Force.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-06-07","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2016-06-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR85/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/5f65ad0a82273ee485257fcb0046a688?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Valerie Longhurst"},
{"bill_id":881052,"bill_number":"HB404","title":"An Act To Amend Titles 16 And 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Concussion Protection In Youth Athletic Activities.","description":"In 2011, the State adopted concussion protections for youth involved in sports and athletic activities regulated by the Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association (DIAA) codified at Title 14 Del. C. 303(d). However, the DIAA’s jurisdiction only applies to member schools and excludes youth athletic events sponsored by leagues, clubs, and other organizations. This bill is intended to fill this gap by establishing similar concussion protection standards for youth involved in non-DIAA regulated athletic activities.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-09-06","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-09-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB404/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/0c7b0e50d6d8754c85257fcb0056b4c5?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Debra Heffernan"},
{"bill_id":881058,"bill_number":"HCR84","title":"Recognizing June 7 Through June 28, 2016, As The “22 In 22 Challenge” In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This Resolution recognizes June 7 through June 28, 2016, as the “22 in 22 Challenge” in the State of Delaware and encourages all Delawareans to learn about and raise awareness of veteran suicide.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-06-07","last_action":"Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 21 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2016-06-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR84/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/602fb8a90a2aa12785257fc70047fd2e?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Valerie Longhurst"},
{"bill_id":881065,"bill_number":"HB402","title":"An Act To Amend Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Hearing Aids.","description":"This bill authorizes the Board of Speech/Language Pathologists, Audiologists and Hearing Aid Dispensers to establish requirements for hearing aid dispensers and audiologists to provide notification and written information to potential customers at the time of the initial exam for fitting a hearing aid of the operation and benefits of telecoil technology.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-07-19","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-07-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB402/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/13039f86bdc13f6785257fa2004e0519?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Gerald Brady"},
{"bill_id":881073,"bill_number":"SB265","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To A Statewide Stroke Care System.","description":"This bill establishes an Inclusive Statewide Stroke Care System to improve stroke care and survival in the State of Delaware. This bill requires the Secretary of Health and Social Services to designate acute health care facilities that meet certain accreditation requirements as comprehensive stroke centers, primary stroke centers, acute stroke ready centers, and other distinct categories of stroke center certification. The bill also establishes a standing Stroke System Committee to assist in the oversight of the Inclusive Statewide Stroke Care System and provide recommendations for its implementation and maintenance.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-08-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-08-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB265/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/c73384fa2bf9fe5c85257fb00071ede7?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bethany Hall-Long"},
{"bill_id":881075,"bill_number":"SB196","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Earned Good Time.","description":"The Truth-in-Sentencing Act of 1989, 67 Del. Laws, c. 130, abolished parole in Delaware, but it also allowed inmates to work toward an early release by earning “good time” credits for good behavior and participating in programming. However, the amount of credits that an inmate can earn is strictly limited, and inmates are generally not able to reduce their prison time by more than a small fraction of the original sentence.  This Act leaves intact the current limits on good time credits for the most serious offenders; however, it raises the limits for inmates who committed lesser offenses. The purpose of raising the limits is to allow low-to-medium risk inmates who have demonstrated an exceptional level of rehabilitation and improvement during their time in prison to earn additional credits and work toward an earlier release.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-06-07","last_action":"Assigned to Adult & Juvenile Corrections Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2016-06-07","committee":"Adult & Juvenile Corrections","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB196/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/4d6cd1a0e9ddd8b285257f37005537d4?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Margaret Henry"},
{"bill_id":881078,"bill_number":"SJR12","title":"Endorsing The Grant Application For Funds To Design And Construct The Claymont Regional Transportation Center.","description":"This Resolution endorses the TIGER grant application for funds for the design and construction of the Claymont Regional Transportation Center.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-07-20","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-07-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SJR12/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/3f4b8d1a92e27aeb85257fa4003ad383?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Harris McDowell"},
{"bill_id":881079,"bill_number":"SB199","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Educator Licensure And Certification.","description":"This Act amends Title 14, Chapter 12, Subchapter II. of the Delaware Code, creating a four-tiered licensure structure for Delaware educators. Through Senate Bill 51, the State of Delaware has significantly improved educator preparation in Delaware. This Act will continue this critical work and will have positive impacts across the entire educator effectiveness continuum. The revisions include: 1) Creating a one-year \"Provisional\" License for applicants who have not met the performance assessment requirement; 2) Redefining the length of time an educator is considered to be a \"novice,\" from a three-year time period to a four-year time period; 3) Expanding the mentoring program for novice educators, thus strengthening the support provided to Delaware’s early career educators; 4) Ensuring Delaware’s school districts and charter schools can continue to hire high-quality out-of-state candidates and support them as they meet performance assessment requirements in their first year of teaching; and 5) Requiring the completion of an impact study designed to assess the correlation between the aforementioned revisions and the State’s ongoing efforts to elevate the profession, improve educator preparation, and increase student growth and achievement.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-06-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB199/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/8929f752b323931f85257faf0052a430?OpenDocument","sponsor":"David Sokola"},
{"bill_id":881081,"bill_number":"SB193","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Education And A Pilot Program For Disadvantaged Children In Early Primary Grades Focused Upon Reduced Class Size And An Intensive Learning Experience.","description":"This Act will create a three-year pilot program for disadvantaged students in primary grades in Delaware public schools. The state will provide $1 million in grant funding per year, over a three year period, to support the pilot program. Under the Act, Delaware State University, Delaware Technical and Community College, and the University of Delaware are invited to help collect and analyze data to assess the program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-06-07","last_action":"Assigned to Education Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2016-06-07","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB193/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/ae0edd29352701ea85257f3f007366c6?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Harris McDowell"},
{"bill_id":881083,"bill_number":"SB195","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Sentence Modifications.","description":"The Truth-in-Sentencing Act of 1989 (“the Act”), 67 Del. Laws, c. 130, abolished parole in Delaware. In place of parole, the Act instituted the sentence modification process in order to allow some defendants to be considered for early release. However, as the Final Report of the Joint Sunset Committee on the Board of Parole pointed out in 2013, this process has been used sparingly in recent years, largely because the Act does not allow a defendant to submit a sentence modification request. Instead, the Act requires the Department of Correction to initiate such requests. As a result, only about 15-30 defendants per year, out of about 3,600 eligible defendants, are actually able to be considered for a sentence modification.  This Act implements the Joint Sunset Committee’s 2013 recommendation that defendants be given the opportunity to submit an application for a sentence modification to the Board of Parole.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-06-07","last_action":"Assigned to Judiciary Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2016-06-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB195/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/0163b7ff8d11f88c85257f3700548f0d?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Margaret Henry"},
{"bill_id":881085,"bill_number":"SB263","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Hate Crimes","description":"This Act would add an additional criminal penalty if the offense committed was due to the victim being a law-enforcement officer, a volunteer firefighter, a full-time firefighter, emergency medical technician, paramedic, fire police officer, fire marshal, correctional officer, a sheriff, a deputy sheriff, public transit operator, a code enforcement constable or a code enforcement officer.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-06-07","last_action":"Amendment SA 1 - Introduced and Placed With the Bill in Senate","last_action_date":"2016-06-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB263/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/9444a78ea2f0ca1685257fc5006b366e?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Colin Bonini"},
{"bill_id":881088,"bill_number":"SB266","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Related To The Delaware Motion Picture And Television Development Commission.","description":"This bill establishes the Delaware Motion Picture and Television Development Commission in the code. It was formerly established by a joint resolution; so, this bill makes the commission more permanent.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-08-10","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-08-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB266/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/bc65728dfac9c7cf85257fb6007088ea?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Harris McDowell"},
{"bill_id":881089,"bill_number":"SB189","title":"An Act To Amend Title 26 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Public Service Commission.","description":"This Bill is a result of recommendations made by the Joint Sunset Committee.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-06-07","last_action":"Assigned to Sunset Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2016-06-07","committee":"Sunset","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB189/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/ef4b77ced9e81e7985257f93005a36f4?OpenDocument","sponsor":"David Sokola"},
{"bill_id":881092,"bill_number":"SB264","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Adult Correction Health Care Review Commission.","description":"This Bill makes changes to the method of selection of members of the Adult Correction Health Care Review Committee, clarifying that members be appointed by the Governor and providing that particular organizations may make recommendations to the Governor for particular appointments. The Bill also removes any term limit.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-08-10","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-08-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB264/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/a925f96e9341a26585257fc500659e28?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bruce Ennis"},
{"bill_id":881094,"bill_number":"SB191","title":"An Act To Amend Titles 9 And 22 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Immigration Enforcement.","description":"This Act intends to ensure that political subdivisions of this State follow the state and federal laws governing immigration.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-06-07","last_action":"Assigned to Executive Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2016-06-07","committee":"Executive","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB191/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/fd0edcaccd3011bf85257ec100615f2c?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Colin Bonini"},
{"bill_id":881095,"bill_number":"SB194","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Sentences For Certain Drug Offenses.","description":"In 2011, House Bill No. 19, otherwise known as the Ned Carpenter Act, 78 Del. Law, c. 13, overhauled the statutory penalties for drug offenses. Notably, it drastically reduced the mandatory minimum sentences for many drug offenses. These changes paralleled the changes made by the federal government and many other states to their respective sentencing provisions.  However, the Ned Carpenter Act did not make the new statutory penalties retroactive. By contrast the federal government and several states, including California, New York, and Michigan, have made their new sentencing provisions for drug offenses retroactive, enabling inmates sentenced under the prior sentencing provisions to apply for resentencing. Since Delaware has not done the same, there are many inmates in Delaware’s prisons who are serving long terms of incarceration, even though the current statutory penalties would almost certainly have provided them with far shorter sentences. This Act rectifies this by providing that the new statutory penalties established by the Ned Carpenter Act apply retroactively and allowing such inmates to petition the Superior Court for a reduced sentenced.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-06-07","last_action":"Assigned to Judiciary Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2016-06-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB194/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/70b876f965f1aa3d85257f3700538c4c?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Margaret Henry"},
{"bill_id":881190,"bill_number":"HCR87","title":"Recognizing And Honoring Delaware Technical And Community College On The 50th Anniversary Of Its Founding On June 9, 1966.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution recognizes Delaware Technical and Community College on the 50th anniversary of its founding.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-06-09","last_action":"Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 19 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 2 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2016-06-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR87/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/eea1275efe92fc7485257fc40053d6a3?OpenDocument","sponsor":"John Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":881192,"bill_number":"HB413","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Prohibitions Regarding Human Fetal Tissue.","description":"This bill prohibits the purchase, acquisition, receipt, or transfer of any human fetal tissue or the solicitation of such fetal tissue for certain purposes.  Federal law 42 U.S.C.A.  289g-2 prohibits such actions if they affect interstate commerce and has similar penalties. A violation shall be a class C felony.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-06-08","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Health & Human Development Committee in House","last_action_date":"2016-06-08","committee":"Health & Human Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB413/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/1c57a82fb6e7966285257ef50056ebe6?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Ronald Gray"},
{"bill_id":881194,"bill_number":"HB409","title":"An Act To Amend The Charter Of The Town Of Milton Relating To Taxes.","description":"This bill amends the Charter of the Town of Milton to place a “hard” cap of $1.75 million on the amount of real property taxes that the Town can levy and collect. Currently, the Charter provides a “soft” cap of 0.5% of the total assessed value within the corporate limits, which calculates to about $2 million presently.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-08-03","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-08-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB409/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/5f8fc0b972a5f22185257fcb00659fac?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Stephen Smyk"},
{"bill_id":881196,"bill_number":"HB406","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Volunteer Firefighters.","description":"Volunteer Firefighters have been a valuable part of public safety to the citizens of the State of Delaware for over 200 years. They have provided fire, rescue, and EMS services, which have saved many lives and averted millions of dollars of property loss in those years. They are, and have been, an asset to our State and have saved our citizens millions of dollars in operating cost. According to the most recent report from the Delaware Auditors’ Office it would cost taxpayers over $193,000,000 to replace the volunteers with a career department. Today, as has been the case for many years, the ranks of Volunteer Firefighters are declining in the State of Delaware. In order to try to bolster those ranks, this bill exempts anyone applying for membership of a volunteer fire company from paying the cost of a background check done by the State of Delaware Bureau of Identification. At the same time, the members of General Assembly of the State of Delaware encourage all citizens to serve their communities as members of their Volunteer Fire Companies. There is no greater gift than to provide public safety to your communities.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-07-22","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-07-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB406/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/7b5b66632d25deba85257fc5004e8cb1?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Peter Schwartzkopf"},
{"bill_id":881199,"bill_number":"HCR86","title":"Proclaiming The Month Of October To Be \"disability History And Awareness Month\" And Encouraging All Delaware Center And Family Based Pre-school And Childcare Programs To Provide Instruction And Events Related Thereto.","description":"This bill proclaims the month of October to be “Disability History and Awareness Month” in Delaware and encourages all Delaware center and family based pre-schools and childcare programs, annually during the month of October, to provide instruction and events focusing on disability history, people with disabilities and the disability rights movement.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-06-16","last_action":"Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 20 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2016-06-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR86/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/c7b18c6e7f5b4b1185257fcb00742e94?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Quinton Johnson"},
{"bill_id":881201,"bill_number":"HB411","title":"An Act To Amend Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Captive Insurance.","description":"This bill corrects an unintended consequence of House Bill No. 15 of the 148th General Assembly, signed into law by the Governor on June 24, 2015, by preventing double taxation of premium ceded to a series captive insurance company or protected cell. This bill also precludes premium taxation of series limited liability companies, exclusive of any series thereof, when premium is written only in the series of such series limited liability companies.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-06-28","last_action":"Passed by House of Representatives. Votes: Passed 37 YES 0 NO 1 NOT VOTING 3 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2016-06-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB411/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/0ade4a01f59bc01585257fc00059044b?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bryon Short"},
{"bill_id":881203,"bill_number":"HB412","title":"An Act To Amend Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Captive Insurance.","description":"This bill enhances Delaware’s attractiveness as a captive insurance domicile by creating a streamlined and inexpensive regulatory regime for captive insurance companies that are dormant.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-06-28","last_action":"Passed by House of Representatives. Votes: Passed 38 YES 0 NO 1 NOT VOTING 2 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2016-06-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB412/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/797bb474e007915f85257fc00059e698?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bryon Short"},
{"bill_id":881311,"bill_number":"HB415","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Sanitary Controls.","description":"This bill provides the Department of Health and Social Services with authority to provide for and regulate the sanitary control of massage parlors and centers.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-06-09","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (HEALTH & HUMAN DEVELOPMENT) in House with 8 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2016-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB415/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/f257c436253250bf85257fcc0059632a?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Stephen Smyk"},
{"bill_id":881315,"bill_number":"HB410","title":"An Act To Amend Titles 4, 10, And 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Expungement.","description":"In recognition of the fact that criminal records can be a hindrance to obtaining employment, education, or credit among citizens who are innocent or who have led responsible and law-abiding lives for a substantial period of time since being convicted of a crime, this bill would expand Delaware’s expungement law to provide for the mandatory expungement of some low-level convictions after a set period without any further convictions (3 years for a violation and 6 years for a misdemeanor), and to provide for the discretionary expungement for convictions if 5 years for misdemeanors and 7 years for nonviolent felonies has passed without any further convictions, but only if the petitioner proves that the expungement is in the interest of justice. The bill also provides for mandatory expungement of all arrests and charges that did not lead to criminal convictions and eliminates the fee charged to people seeking expungement for such arrests and charges. Finally, under current law, matters adjudicated in Family Court are subject to a separate but substantively identical expungement statute. This bill would put the Family Court adult expungements into the same section as Superior Court expungements to reduce the redundancy and promote uniformity.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-06-09","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Judiciary Committee in House","last_action_date":"2016-06-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB410/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/a036e1f0deb7924585257f9b0072d112?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Valerie Longhurst"},
{"bill_id":881321,"bill_number":"HB417","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Child Abuse.","description":"For a person who intentionally or recklessly causes physical injury to a child when the person has engaged in a previous pattern of abuse, neglect, or both, of that child, this Bill raises the crime from third degree child abuse to second degree child abuse and, thus, from a class A misdemeanor to a class G felony.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-06-09","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (JUDICIARY) in House with 7 On Its Merits, 2 Unfavorable","last_action_date":"2016-06-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB417/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/8964a66f70d4633985257fc7006998fd?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Kimberly Williams"},
{"bill_id":881329,"bill_number":"HB416","title":"An Act To Amend Title 30 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Tax Credits.","description":"A number of States have adopted measures to encourage angel investors to make an investment into scientific or technology based companies. This funding is critical in order for these new companies to get off the ground and to begin operating. This bill follows other States by offering a tax credit to Angel Investors or qualified Angel Investor funds in an amount equal to 25% of the investment, with a maximum credit of $250,000.00 annually to each angel Investor or qualified fund, with a total annual state cap of $5,000,000. The Director of DEDO will be required to pre-certify the business as being a qualified recipient pursuant to the requirements identified in this Bill. A business is only eligible to be certified as a qualified recipient for one tax year. The Angel Investors are required to issue a report to the Director for any tax credits claimed, which may be revoked for non-compliance.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-06-09","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Revenue & Finance Committee in House","last_action_date":"2016-06-09","committee":"Revenue & Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB416/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/3303571ea73ee54b85257f8600577356?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Michael Ramone"},
{"bill_id":881336,"bill_number":"HB414","title":"An Act To Amend Title 26 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Renewable Energy Portfolio Standards.","description":"This Bill is designed to clarify certain issues that have arisen in the administration of 354(i) and (j) of Delaware’s Renewable Energy Portfolio Standards Act (“REPSA”), which were added to REPSA in 2010. The Bill resolves those issues and makes clear the intent of the Delaware General Assembly that purchases shall be frozen if the statutory thresholds are reached, and that any such freeze shall be lifted if the cost of the compliance with the REPSA can reasonably be expected to be under the statutory thresholds. The Bill also clarifies the items that the Commission is to consider in calculating the cost of complying with the REPSA and the total retail cost of electricity for purposes of determining whether a freeze is required.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-06-09","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Energy Committee in House","last_action_date":"2016-06-09","committee":"Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB414/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/b2dcf47f47b52f2785257f950064b5eb?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Stephen Smyk"},
{"bill_id":881344,"bill_number":"HB405","title":"An Act To Amend Title 10 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Establishment Of A Juvenile Offender Civil Citation Program.","description":"Recognizing that a criminal charge can dramatically alter a juvenile's future chances of employment and education, this bill seeks to prevent first-time juvenile offenders charged with certain minor misdemeanors from entering into the system by providing law enforcement with a civil citation procedure as an alternative to arrest.  Section 1 of this Act codifies the Juvenile Offender Civil Citation Program administered by the Division of Youth Rehabilitative Services within the Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families. Section 2 of this Act mandates that the Civil Citation Coordinator and the Quality Assurance Unit of the Division of Youth and Rehabilitative Services will collect and analyze program data, and make annual recommendations to the Criminal Justice Council/Juvenile Justice Advisory Group and the General Assembly. Section 3 of this Act states that it shall expire 2 years after its enactment into law unless otherwise provided by a subsequent act of the General Assembly.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-09-06","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-09-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB405/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/3c924fc839d5fbd585257fcb0053307d?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Debra Heffernan"},
{"bill_id":881349,"bill_number":"HB418","title":"An Act To Amend Title 19 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Special Assessment For Dislocated Workers.","description":"This bill adjusts the special assessment rate which creates funds for the Delaware Workforce Development Board to provide ongoing training services to Delaware residents through a combination of state and federal grant money. The assessment increases are calculated to restore the annual training tax funds of the Delaware Workforce Development Board to their previous levels. A reduction in these taxes cost the Board approximately $900,000.00 of its operating revenue, adversely impacting the ability of the Board to provide needed training services.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-06-09","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (LABOR) in House with 2 Favorable, 8 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2016-06-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB418/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/4b2fb834cf19e03285257faf0052fd1b?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Michael Mulrooney"},
{"bill_id":881356,"bill_number":"SB270","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Redistricting Of The General Assembly.","description":"This bill will create a process to have an eleven-member Commission appointed every ten years to redistrict the Senate and House of Representatives of the Delaware General Assembly. “The Redistricting Commission for the State of Delaware” will consist of ten members appointed by the leadership of the House and Senate majority and minority parties. The ten voting members would then elect a voting Chairperson. The bill requires the Commission to “conduct an open and transparent redistricting process enabling full public consideration of and comment on the drawing of district lines….” No member of the Commission could be the holder of an elective office, a registered lobbyist within a year prior to appointment or selection, or an elected state official within two years of appointment or selection.  The bill contains a timetable for completing the redistricting process. The process would culminate in the submission of a Commission-approved Final Redistricting Plan to the General Assembly for enactment into law. The bill allows for the further submission of a modified plan, if the General Assembly fails to approve the Final Plan by a majority of both Houses. If the General Assembly fails to enact redistricting legislation by September 30 of the year preceding the next election year, the bill calls for the creation of a two-person judicial panel consisting of the Chancellor of the State of Delaware and a Superior Court Judge appointed by the President Judge of the Superior Court. The judicial panel would be charged with issuing a final and binding redistricting plan for the Senate and the House of Representatives. The Chancellor and the Superior Court Judge assigned to the panel would have to be from separate political parties. Among other things, the Commission is required to: 1. Create a website for review by the public which would contain comprehensive information about the work of the Commission, including the names of the Commissioners, the rules of the Commission, notice of public meetings, district maps for existing districts, any plan approved by the Commission, Census data, and demographic data; 2. Hold four public meetings, one in each county and one in the City of Wilmington; 3. Prepare rules to govern the Commission’s proceedings; 4. Abide by the State Freedom of Information Act; 5. Approve and issue for public consideration and comment a Preliminary Redistricting Plan and Report, 6. Approve and submit to the General Assembly a Final Redistricting Plan and Report; and 7. Before concluding its business, prepare and submit a written report to the General Assembly with recommendations for improvements to the redistricting process. After the Commission’s work is completed, its records are to be maintained by the State Commissioner of Elections for a period of at least twenty years. The Bill also prohibits communications between Commissioners and legislators or their staff.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-06-09","last_action":"Assigned to Executive Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2016-06-09","committee":"Executive","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB270/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/4e755d4b624e4c0185257fbc006bf3b5?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Patricia Blevins"},
{"bill_id":881360,"bill_number":"SB272","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Immunity For Donated Food.","description":"Subchapter III, Chapter 68, Title 7 of the Delaware Code (“Subchapter III”) was originally enacted in 1982. In 1996, President Clinton signed the Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Food Donation Act, 42 U.S.C.  1791 (“Bill Emerson Act”). The Bill Emerson Act preempts Subchapter III to the extent of any conflict, known as “partial preemption”. This Act makes Subchapter III consistent with the Bill Emerson Act, which, among other things, does all of the following:1. Makes it clear that a government; governmental subdivision, agency, or instrumentality; or public corporation that donates food may claim the immunity provided by  6822 of this Act. Thus, a school or school district that donates food may claim the immunity provided by  6822 of this Act.2. Protects a “gleaner” from civil or criminal liability as it relates to their donation of the gleaned food.Since the Bill Emerson Act only partially preempts state law on this subject, the State is free to provide greater protection than the Bill Emerson Act. Therefore, this Act does all of the following:1. Extends to those who, in good faith, donate food to state agencies the same immunity from civil or criminal liability that is granted to those who, in good faith, donate food to nonprofit organizations. 2. Specifically includes within the definition of “food” both perishable food and wild game to makes it clear that food, in all of its forms, is covered by this Act. Thus, under this Act, those donating deer to the Division of Fish and Wildlife’s Sportsmen Against Hunger program would be immune from civil or criminal liability as it relates to the donation.3. Protects a person who, in good faith, donates services to a nonprofit organization or state agency related to the processing of wild game that is donated to a nonprofit organization or a state agency.","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2016-06-21","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (HEALTH & HUMAN DEVELOPMENT) in House with 8 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2016-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB272/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/5b97fe794e8caf4685257fa400652ade?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bruce Ennis"},
{"bill_id":881365,"bill_number":"SB267","title":"An Act To Amend Title 10 And Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Constables.","description":"This Act changes the location of the chapter of the Delaware Code relating to Constables from Title 10 to Title 24 where all other Delaware State Police licensing boards are located, clarifies the powers of the board, clarifies the duties of commissioned constables and details possible sanctions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-06-09","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (PUBLIC SAFETY) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2016-06-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB267/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/f3eb6aa09b2d43bb85257fb60068c8a8?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Robert Marshall"},
{"bill_id":881369,"bill_number":"SB271","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Robbery In The First Degree.","description":"This Act makes a revision to the Delaware Code for the purpose of closing a loophole in the robbery first degree statute, whereby a criminal can threaten to kill someone during the course of committing theft and receive a lesser sanction than by threatening to shoot someone. Specifically, this Act makes it a crime of robbery in the first degree by threatening death upon another during the commission of robbery in the second degree, adding subsection (a)(5).","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-08-03","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-08-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB271/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/ffcd75d0a224e61585257fb100712200?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Nicole Poore"},
{"bill_id":881374,"bill_number":"HB425","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Reorganization Of School Districts And To Set Forth The Intent Of The General Assembly With Respect To School Funding.","description":"This bill clarifies that a vote by the General Assembly as required in 14 Del. C.  1008(g) and 1026(d) in support of redistricting serves to authorize the State Board to proceed with the redistricting, but does not constitute approval of any particular revenue or spending measure proposed in the Plan of the Wilmington Education Improvement Commission.  It also sets forth the intent of the General Assembly with respect to education funding. Funding will be provided for a Wilmington Redistricting Transition Fund to implement the redistricting plan. Statewide funding will be initiated for students of low socio-economic status, English Language Learner and basic special education, K-3, and shall be provided initially to the Red Clay School District, Capital School District, and Indian River School District, with the intention that at least one school district from each county will also receive additional funding in subsequent years. School districts are encouraged, but not required, to match up to 30 percent of said funding.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-06-09","last_action":"Introduced in House and assigned to Education Committee","last_action_date":"2016-06-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB425/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/5426b48a6cd2000385257fcc0073b34c?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Stephanie Bolden"},
{"bill_id":881505,"bill_number":"SB274","title":"An Act To Amend Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Pawnbrokers, Secondhand Dealers And Scrap Metal Processors.","description":"This legislation authorizes and facilitates the environmentally friendly collection of certain electronic devices, with provisions that account for public safety considerations.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-08-10","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-08-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB274/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/6f7f7d44e24e145885257fcc0079f657?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bryan Townsend"},
{"bill_id":881518,"bill_number":"SB273","title":"An Act Proposing An Amendment To The Delaware Constitution Relating To Restrictions On Expenditure Of Moneys In A Special Fund.","description":"This Act is the first leg of a constitutional amendment that limits the ability of the State to appropriate moneys in a special fund with a dedicated revenue source and with a limitation on the amount or percentage of the revenue source that may be used for non-capital operating or administrative expenses. This Act essentially creates a lock box on these special funds that can only be opened by the agreement of three-fourths of all the members elected to each House through legislation separate from an annual budget act, bond and capital improvement act, or grants-in-aid act.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-06-10","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (EXECUTIVE) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2016-06-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB273/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/054e4e050950352f85257fcc006e4f94?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bryan Townsend"},
{"bill_id":881530,"bill_number":"SB198","title":"An Act To Amend Title 10 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Juvenile Expungements.","description":"The continued existence and dissemination of juvenile criminal histories hampers an individual’s ability to be successful and a productive member of society. These criminal histories are a hindrance to employment, education, housing and credit. It is often difficult for indigent children, especially children in foster care, to overcome the hurdles required to obtain an expungement. Children are often unable to pay the fee required to obtain a criminal history from SBI. Children also do not have the knowledge or support to obtain documentation and file the petition as required by the current statute.This act streamlines the process of mandatory expungements by easing some of the cumbersome requirements currently in place. This change will save the Court time and resources and is in the interest of judicial economy. This change is also in the best interests of the child who may lack the resources, knowledge, and family support to file an expungement petition and obtain a criminal history on their own.Second, the act modifies the discretionary expungement provisions to allow more children the ability to petition the Court for an expungement. These changes allow the Court to consider an expungement where the child has demonstrated rehabilitation despite multiple youthful indiscretions. These provisions will enable a greater number of deserving youth the ability to move beyond their past and recognizes that most youth mature out of offending behavior.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-09-06","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-09-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB198/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/e01dc60b30c2b93585257fc7005773a8?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bryan Townsend"},
{"bill_id":881786,"bill_number":"HB399","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Educator Evaluations.","description":"This bill makes changes to the educator evaluation system. The General Assembly passed House Joint Resolution No. 6, as amended by House Amendment No. 1, directing the DPAS II Advisory Committee to establish a subcommittee in order to review and make recommendations for changes to the current educator evaluation system. The DPAS II Subcommittee issued its Final Report on March 31, 2016, and found that, while there were many issues surrounding the effectiveness of the DPAS II system, the major issue has been Component V, Student Improvement. Therefore, the Subcommittee recommended several changes to the structure and weighting of DPAS II Component V, as well as recommendations regarding the implementation of such changes. This Bill aims to incorporate recommendations of the Subcommittee into the Delaware Code.","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2016-07-01","last_action":"Passed by House of Representatives. Votes: Passed 38 YES 0 NO 1 NOT VOTING 2 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB399/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/421f023f51d7706085257fcc0075684e?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Earl Jaques"},
{"bill_id":881788,"bill_number":"HB421","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code With Respect To The Division Of Developmental Disabilities Services.","description":"This bill would mandate an increase in payments made to Direct Support Professionals – persons who are caregivers for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a home or community setting. These rate increases are necessary in order to keep people with intellectual and developmental disabilities safe and integrated to the maximum extent possible in their local communities.","status_desc":"Stricken","status_date":"2016-06-14","last_action":"Stricken","last_action_date":"2016-06-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB421/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/d10511e6dff03c4385257fce005d2212?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Melanie Smith"},
{"bill_id":881791,"bill_number":"HB244","title":"An Act To Amend Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Unfair Practices In The Insurance Business.","description":"This Act prohibits insurance companies from frequently attempting to settle claims with their insureds for less than an amount a reasonable person would believe to be fair based on a common, verifiable compilation of valuation data, such as the NADA guides.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-06-14","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Economic Development/Banking/Insurance/Commerce Committee in House","last_action_date":"2016-06-14","committee":"Economic Development/Banking/Insurance/Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB244/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/d3c992a019a3eb7385257fb00074b1fb?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Charles Paradee"},
{"bill_id":881793,"bill_number":"HB403","title":"An Act To Amend Title 25 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Manufactured Housing.","description":"Section 1 of this bill requires a prospective tenant seeking to rent a lot in a manufactured housing community to provide to the landlord a copy of the manufactured home’s title and written confirmation of the manufactured home owner’s intent to rent.  Section 2 of the bill requires that copies of the manufactured home’s title and documentation of the owner’s intent to rent to be disclosed with a rental agreement for a manufactured home.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-06-28","last_action":"Passed by House of Representatives. Votes: Passed 38 YES 0 NO 1 NOT VOTING 2 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2016-06-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB403/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/2929bb0ba371b29e85257fcd005d1091?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Paul Baumbach"},
{"bill_id":881795,"bill_number":"HB419","title":"An Act To Amend Title 6 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Buyer Property Protection Act.","description":"This bill allows the Delaware Real Estate Commission to develop a new form of Seller’s Disclosure for the sale of vacant land being sold without a house, but being marketed as appropriate for the construction of a dwelling for 1-4 families.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-07-13","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-07-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB419/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/746162178d1b953e85257fcb0076fb27?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Kevin Hensley"},
{"bill_id":881798,"bill_number":"HB424","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Reorganization Of School Districts.","description":"This bill clarifies that a vote by the General Assembly as required in 14 Del C.  1008(g) and 1026(d) in support of redistricting serves to authorize the State Board to proceed with the redistricting, but does not constitute approval of any particular revenue or spending measure proposed in the Plan of the Wilmington Education Improvement Commission.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-06-22","last_action":"Assigned to Executive Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2016-06-22","committee":"Executive","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB424/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/d8b5d54d9608911c85257fd2004715a8?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Sean Lynn"},
{"bill_id":881801,"bill_number":"HB423","title":"An Act To Amend Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Unfair Practices In The Insurance Business.","description":"This Act requires insurance companies to pay to the insured the amount of the insurance company’s offer of settlement which was rejected by the insured party. However, the amount remains subject to both parties’ reservation or rights, claims, and arguments for the ultimate outcome of the claim.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-06-14","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Economic Development/Banking/Insurance/Commerce Committee in House","last_action_date":"2016-06-14","committee":"Economic Development/Banking/Insurance/Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB423/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/e4afb0873f138a2385257fb0007644df?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Charles Paradee"},
{"bill_id":881802,"bill_number":"HB422","title":"An Act To Amend Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Unfair Practices In The Insurance Business.","description":"This Act prohibits insurance companies from revoking, or attempting to revoke, an offer of settlement made to an insured.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-06-14","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Economic Development/Banking/Insurance/Commerce Committee in House","last_action_date":"2016-06-14","committee":"Economic Development/Banking/Insurance/Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB422/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/e8b4b044c38bf7ce85257fb00075987f?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Charles Paradee"},
{"bill_id":881805,"bill_number":"HB420","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29, Chapter 104 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Regulatory Flexibility Act.","description":"The Regulatory Transparency and Accountability Act of 2015 intended to improve Delaware’s regulatory environment for individual proprietors and small businesses, by requiring each agency to submit a “regulatory impact statement” and a “regulatory flexibility analysis” to the Registrar of Regulations, whenever an agency proposes to adopt or amend certain regulations affecting individual proprietors and/or small businesses, and to transmit such agency regulatory statements to the appropriate standing committee of the General Assembly.  These amendments clarify that the Regulatory Flexibility Act was not intended to generate new litigation by creating a private right of action to challenge the sufficiency of the agency regulatory statements submitted to the Registrar of Regulations. Rather, judicial review of compliance is limited to the question of whether the required agency regulatory statements were submitted. These amendments also clarify that the definition of the term “individual” is limited to an individual engaged in a business, either as a sole proprietor, officer, director, or employee.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-06-14","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/BANKING/INSURANCE/COMMERCE) in House with 8 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2016-06-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB420/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/ece49a898790ae5885257fcc005e50d2?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bryon Short"},
{"bill_id":881811,"bill_number":"SB276","title":"An Act To Amend Title 6 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Uniform Commercial Code.","description":"Effective on August 1, 2016, this Act adds “statutory trust” to the definition of “person” for purposes of the Uniform Commercial Code.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-07-13","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-07-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB276/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/afecf67a7ee3c08685257fcd00811253?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bryan Townsend"},
{"bill_id":881813,"bill_number":"SB277","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Workforce Development.","description":"This bill establishes a permanent steering committee for the Pathways to Prosperity initiative, in order to ensure the long term sustainability and adaptability of the program. The committee is comprised of a broad spectrum of representation across different phases of the educational, workforce development, and professional landscape.  Pathways to Prosperity is a workforce development initiative aimed at increasing career readiness amongst high school students. It combines career focused skill development with work based learning, while giving participants the ability to earn college credit and industry certifications while still in high school, giving them the ability to accelerate their career trajectory and improving educational outcomes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-06-14","last_action":"Amendment SA 1 - Introduced and Placed With the Bill in Senate","last_action_date":"2016-06-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB277/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/547f47891a13101f85257fcd006280bc?OpenDocument","sponsor":"David Sokola"},
{"bill_id":881817,"bill_number":"SB278","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Freedom Of Information Act.","description":"Currently, the Freedom of Information Act (“FOIA”) applies to the Boards of Trustees of the University of Delaware and Delaware State University. This Act clarifies that committees or subcommittees of the Board of Trustees of either university is a “public body” under FOIA and are subject to the requirements of FOIA, including for open meetings. This Act also makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the guidelines of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-06-14","last_action":"Defeated by Senate. Votes: Defeated 10 YES 9 NO 2 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2016-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB278/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/3e110038afe0644d85257fd2004fc7f6?OpenDocument","sponsor":"David Sokola"},
{"bill_id":881821,"bill_number":"HB426","title":"An Act To Amend Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Board Of Medical Licensure And Discipline.","description":"This Act is the result of the recommendation made by the Joint Sunset Committee in its review of the Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline (“the Board”) that the Division of Professional Regulation amend applicable statutes that are outdated and unnecessary, to provide for consistency with  8735, Title 29 of the Delaware Code, relating to administrative procedures.  Specifically, this Act permits the Board to utilize non-board member medical licensees as coinvestigators when specialties are required to opine on disciplinary cases, as long as the co-investigator is licensed in the specialty at issue; creates administrative licensure for medical professionals who do not wish to practice medicine but serve as administrators in the state to applicants who meet all qualifications for licensure except active practice hours; removes antiquated language from Title 17 regarding hearing procedures and instead reiterates hearings are conducted pursuant to the Administrative Procedures Act; and deletes references to the removed language. Finally, this Act makes minor modifications to each of the sub-councils organized under the Board, to standardize procedures across each of the five councils. Specifically, the Act adds a duty to report unprofessional conduct to the Respiratory Care Practitioners, permits the Genetic Counselor Advisory Council and the Regulatory Council for Physician Assistants to waive their quarterly meeting requirement with the approval of the Board; clarifies that temporary licenses may be granted by each of the councils under the signature of the Executive Director and the council chair; and permits council members appointed to fill vacancies to serve out those vacancies, along with two three-year terms.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-06-14","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (SUNSET COMMITTEE (POLICY ANALYSIS & GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY)) in House with 3 Favorable, 1 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2016-06-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB426/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/90c1e8240caa337085257fc600750373?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Gerald Brady"},
{"bill_id":881825,"bill_number":"SB275","title":"An Act Proposing An Amendment To Article Iv Of The Delaware Constitution Relating To The Appointment Of Judges.","description":"This Act is the first leg of a Constitutional amendment to lengthen the time period during which the Governor must appoint a judicial officer following the occurrence of a vacancy, thereby giving the Governor and State Senate more flexibility in the consideration of vacancies occurring when the State Senate is not in session while preserving the Delaware tradition of quickly filling judicial vacancies.From 1897 until 1983, the Delaware Constitution provided that the Governor shall submit his or her appointment to fill a vacancy to a constitutional court within 30 calendar days of a vacancy when the State Senate was not in session. In 1983, the timeframe for the Governor to make an appointment when the State Senate was not in session was lengthened to 60 days, a timeframe for the Governor to make an appointment when the State Senate was in session was added and set at 60 days, and a provision permitting judges to hold over in office for 60 days after their term expired was added. Since 1897, the number of constitutional courts and the number of judges on those courts has increased. As a result, the Governor must now call special sessions of the State Senate for the consideration of judicial nominees more frequently than in the past.This Act provides more flexibility to the Governor and State Senate in two respects. First, it extends the 60 day period after the occurrence of a vacancy to a 90 day period. The 90 day period strikes a balance between the need to have judicial positions filled quickly to avoid operational disruptions in the court system and the desire to have more flexibility when the General Assembly is not in session. Second, the Act clarifies that the Governor and State Senate may consider a nomination 30 days prior to the occurrence of the vacancy. The Constitution was previously silent on the consideration of nominations prior to the occurrence of a vacancy.This Act also modifies the time period during which an incumbent judicial officer whose term has expired may hold over in office after the expiration of his or her term from 60 days to 90 days to match the vacancy timeframes. This Act confirms that an incumbent judge whose term has expired has the option to hold over in office for that 90 day period, but is not required to do so. Finally, this Act makes additional technical corrections to conform existing law on lines 4 through 6, line 8, lines 18 through 20, and line 22 to the guidelines of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2016-07-01","last_action":"Enact w/o Sign by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB275/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/f9110291d4eb263085257fb8004f705a?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Patricia Blevins"},
{"bill_id":881830,"bill_number":"HB427","title":"An Act To Amend Titles 11, 16 And 22 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Dogs.","description":"This bill provides Statewide consistency of the law that protects the public welfare from dangerous dogs and clarifies that dogs may not be held potentially dangerous or dangerous for animal control enforcement or for purposes of criminal liability based solely on breed-specific criteria. Findings to deem a dog dangerous will be based on actions of the dog, or an individualized demonstration of vicious behavior. It also prohibits municipalities from enacting breed-specific ordinances or regulations.  The bill deletes references to the Dog Control Panel replaced with reference to the Justice of the Peace Court procedure laid out in Chapter 30F of Title 16. The bill also removes the inconsistent language regarding animal fighting criteria from Title 11 to correspond with the removal of that criterion from the Title 16.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-06-29","last_action":"Passed by House of Representatives. Votes: Passed 31 YES 5 NO 1 NOT VOTING 4 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2016-06-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB427/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/e6f5b1adfda3a75385257fb800683fe7?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Charles Potter"},
{"bill_id":881833,"bill_number":"SB279","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Reproduction Of Child Pornography.","description":"Pursuant to Superior Court Criminal Rule 16, a defendant may request the opportunity to inspect and copy property and material in the possession, custody or control of the state and which is material to the preparation of the defendant’s defense, is intended for use by the state as evidence in chief at trial, or was obtained from or belongs to the defendant. However, when the property or material is child pornography, safeguards must be implemented to ensure that the child pornography is not further distributed and the victim(s) not further exposed to harm. This bill will provide a defendant the opportunity to inspect evidence alleged to constitute child pornography without requiring the State to be complicit in the reproduction of illegal materials.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-06-14","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (JUDICIARY) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits, 1 Unfavorable","last_action_date":"2016-06-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB279/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/3b32a8af7749b05785257fcb006072e6?OpenDocument","sponsor":"David Sokola"},
{"bill_id":881918,"bill_number":"HB430","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Pensions.","description":"This bill clarifies that a Department of Corrections employee who has served for 25 years with at least 20 years as a correction officer is eligible to retire at 25 years.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-06-15","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (CORRECTIONS) in House with 2 Favorable, 3 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2016-06-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB430/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/9786d83b2a04744985257fd2006f3404?OpenDocument","sponsor":"James Johnson"},
{"bill_id":881929,"bill_number":"HCR88","title":"Recognizing June 15, 2016 As “delaware Elder Abuse Awareness Day” In Delaware.","description":"This House Concurrent Resolution recognizes June 15, 2016, as “Delaware Elder Abuse Awareness Day” and encourages all of Delaware’s citizens to learn about how to protect and nurture our elderly citizens.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-06-16","last_action":"Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 20 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2016-06-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR88/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/f7227ac50185b85485257fd20053772f?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Valerie Longhurst"},
{"bill_id":881939,"bill_number":"HB429","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Ordinary Or Disability Pensions For State Employees.","description":"This bill amends the multiplier for calculation of state employee pension benefits for Correction Officers from either 1.85%, 2.0% or 2.45% to a uniform 2.5%, reflecting increased costs, reduced benefits and the need to recruit and retain qualified and competent Correction Officers with a modernized pension benefit. In addition, this bill amends the employee contribution for all Correction Officers to a uniform 7%.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-06-15","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Corrections Committee in House","last_action_date":"2016-06-15","committee":"Corrections","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB429/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/3d6ebe0b00d1bb8e85257fcd0069fd57?OpenDocument","sponsor":"James Johnson"},
{"bill_id":881949,"bill_number":"HB428","title":"An Act To Amend Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Practice Of Dental Hygiene.","description":"According to the American Dental Association, approximately 1/3 of Americans face challenges accessing dental care, where access challenges include difficulty getting to a dental office and overcoming financial barriers. In order to increase access to basic dental services, this bill will allow for dental hygienists to travel to certain facilities and provide dental hygiene services. Under existing law, a dental hygienist may only act under the general supervision of a dentist in the dental office, state institutions, or schools. Prior to offering these services, the facility owner/operator and the patient/legal guardian must approve of the dental services to be provided, and adequate safeguards must be provided, including the referral to a licensed dentist for consultation. This bill also updates the definition of the practice of dental hygiene services.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-06-15","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Sunset Committee (Policy Analysis & Government Accountability) Committee in House","last_action_date":"2016-06-15","committee":"Sunset Committee (Policy Analysis & Government Accountability)","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB428/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/6a46bf9c03b4a66e85257f7f005e4c60?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Ruth Briggs King"},
{"bill_id":881959,"bill_number":"HB431","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Protection Of Law Enforcement And Judicial Officers.","description":"The General Assembly finds that the publication of the private contact information of certain law enforcement and judicial officers on the Internet unnecessarily endangers such individuals. This Bill is intended to provide law enforcement or judicial officers with the ability to demand that their residential addresses and other contact information be removed from the Internet and otherwise kept in a private manner. This Bill further provides for criminal enforcement of these protections and creates a private civil cause of action designed to enjoin and deter such violations.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-06-15","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Public Safety & Homeland Security Committee in House","last_action_date":"2016-06-15","committee":"Public Safety & Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB431/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/b8cd031ba23fd86685257f94007484bf?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Valerie Longhurst"},
{"bill_id":881969,"bill_number":"SB280","title":"An Act To Authorize The Transfer Of Certain Properties Located In The Town Of Smyrna.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Transfer Of Certain Properties Located In The Town Of Smyrna.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-08-10","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-08-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB280/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/fc154c248fea98c685257fbd005104e8?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bruce Ennis"},
{"bill_id":882072,"bill_number":"HCR90","title":"Recognizing The Young Men From Across The State Of Delaware Participating In The 2016 Session Of Delaware's Boys State.","description":"This Resolution recognizes the young men participating in the 2016 session of Delaware's Boys State and commends its sponsor, the American Legion Department of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-06-16","last_action":"Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 20 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2016-06-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR90/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/b362787671f6059085257fd10047cda3?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Peter Schwartzkopf"},
{"bill_id":882074,"bill_number":"HB434","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code To Ratify, Designate, And Formally Recognize The Nanticoke Indian Tribe As An American Indian Tribe In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This bill designates and formally recognizes the Nanticoke Indian Tribe as an American Indian Tribe in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2016-07-01","last_action":"HS 1 for HB 434 - Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 21 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB434/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/19caf5ee78f6c22b85257fd3005c956c?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Ruth Briggs King"},
{"bill_id":882077,"bill_number":"HB435","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Charter Schools.","description":"This Act seeks to strengthen certain aspects of Title 14 of the Delaware Code with respect to charter school audits and seeks to improve the relevant sections of the Title for consistency and cross-reference of terms. The Act allows charter schools to contract for an audit, unless the State Auditor has to perform the audit due to any of the specified circumstances.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-08-11","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-08-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB435/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/9ff0c2346689666485257fb70062cf2c?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Kimberly Williams"},
{"bill_id":882079,"bill_number":"HB433","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Division Of Developmental Disabilities Services.","description":"This bill would mandate an increase in the rates paid according to the Instrument for Client and Agency Planning assessment so that by the year 2020 the state achieves funding providers at 100% of the market rate. The state is currently funding providers at 75% of the market rate. The ICAP is an assessment instrument that is used to determine the number of support hours based on each individual’s unique needs, challenges and strengths. These rate increases are necessary in order to keep people with intellectual and developmental disabilities safe and integrated to the maximum extent possible in their local communities.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-06-16","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (HEALTH & HUMAN DEVELOPMENT) in House with 8 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2016-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB433/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/838dbc818574912485257fd30055c16d?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Melanie Smith"},
{"bill_id":882082,"bill_number":"HB432","title":"An Act To Amend The Charter Of The Town Of Elsmere.","description":"This bill amends the Charter of the Town of Elsmere. Section 1 removes a cap on the amount of indebtedness the Town may incur to meet “current expenses.” Section 2 places a cap on the power to borrow money for municipal repair and improvements at $20 million rather than the previous cap of 4 % of aggregate assessed real property value, and removes other language regarding the form and substance of revenue bonds. Section 3 eliminates the requirement for a referendum for raising money, and the requirements of two-thirds affirmative vote for a bond issue. It also removes the requirement that bonds be sold to the highest bidder after publication. Section 3 continues to set out the procedure for notifying the public of the Town’s intent to borrow.","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2016-06-30","last_action":"Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 19 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 2 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2016-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB432/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/9e9f80cff1dbdc0085257fd20066dfda?OpenDocument","sponsor":"John Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":882088,"bill_number":"SB283","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Vulnerability Coordination Policy","description":"Certain protocols are already in place after instances of security breaches of State data are discovered. This Act is meant to help prevent those breaches from occurring by discovering and patching software vulnerabilities before data is compromised.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-06-16","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES/ELECTIONS) in Senate with 6 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2016-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB283/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/95b35739419d780785257fc5004bf7a8?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Catherine Cloutier"},
{"bill_id":882091,"bill_number":"HCR89","title":"Requesting The Department Of Natural Resources And Environmental Control To Deny Any Permit Requests For Easements On State Property Related To The Artificial Island Transmission Project.","description":"This concurrent resolution calls on the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) to deny any requests for easements on state property related to the Artificial Island transmission project.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-06-16","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2016-06-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR89/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/2d60feff24d8d6a485257fd10050a0ea?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Charles Paradee"},
{"bill_id":882093,"bill_number":"SB282","title":"An Act To Amend The Charter Of The Town Of Bethel Relating To The Duties Of The Treasurer","description":"This Act allows the Town Treasurer to allow another bonded person to physically deposit the Town’s money.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-08-10","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-08-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB282/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/8d6a9dbe5a9ad98585257fd400611a69?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bryant Richardson"},
{"bill_id":882096,"bill_number":"SB284","title":"An Act To Amend The Delaware Code Relating To Canadian Domestic-violence Protection Orders.","description":"In 2002, Delaware adopted the Uniform Interstate Enforcement of Domestic-Violence Protection Orders Act (UIEDVPOA),  1049 through 1049F of Title 10 of the Delaware Code, to enforce domestic protection orders of other states. In 2011, the Uniform Law Conference of Canada approved an act to provide for recognition of foreign protection orders, including those from the United States.In 2015, the Uniform Law Commission approved an act to provide for recognition by the States of Canadian domestic-violence protection orders, called the Uniform Recognition and Enforcement of Canadian Domestic-Violence Protection Orders Act (URECDVPOA). In large part, URECDVPOA is based on UIEDVPOA. However, URECDVPOA is designed specifically with international issues in mind, so it recognizes and enforces only the portion of Canadian domestic-violence protection orders restricting contact between parties to the order and deals only with the civil Canadian domestic-violence protection orders. Section 1 of this Act adopts URECDVPOA as part of Delaware law. As a result of the adoption of URECDVPOA, all of the following are provided for:(1) A law-enforcement officer is, upon a finding of probable cause that a valid Canadian domestic-violence protection order has been violated, authorized to enforce the no-contact provisions of the order as if it were an order issued by the Family Court of this State.(2) The Family Court may enforce the no-contact provisions of a valid Canadian domestic-violence protection order. However, the Court may not enforce the order if the court finds that due process has been violated, that is, if an individual did not receive notice and the opportunity to be heard by the issuing Canadian court.(3) An individual may register a Canadian domestic-violence protection order in this State by filing a certified copy of the order with the Family Court.  (4) The State and a state agency, local governmental agency, law-enforcement officer, prosecuting attorney, clerk of the court, or state or local governmental officials acting in an official capacity and in good faith are immune from civil and criminal liability for an act or omission arising out of this Act. Section 2 of this Act is a conforming amendment to an existing Delaware Code provision, the crime of Criminal Contempt of a Domestic Violence Protective Order ( 1271A of Title 11). This conforming amendment makes it a crime to violate a Canadian domestic-violence protection order in this State. This conforming amendment also makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the guidelines of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-08-10","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-08-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB284/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/14a17e3c0aab10a685257fa7004b65ea?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Patricia Blevins"},
{"bill_id":882453,"bill_number":"SCR84","title":"Congratulating The Class Of 2015-2016 Eagle Scouts For Having Attained The Highest Rank One Can Earn In The Boy Scouts Of America.","description":"This Resolution congratulates the class of 2015-2016 Eagle Scouts for having attained the highest rank one can earn in the Boy Scouts of America. AUTHOR: Sen. Lawson","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-06-21","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2016-06-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR84/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/50ff4de22b0b3d6d85257fcc005998c2?OpenDocument","sponsor":"David Lawson"},
{"bill_id":882455,"bill_number":"HR36","title":"Recognizing June 20-26, 2016 As Amateur Radio Week In Delaware.","description":"Recognizing June 20-26, 2016 As Amateur Radio Week In Delaware.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-06-21","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2016-06-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HR36/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/0b01bf2c73bc07c585257fcd0063d10d?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Stephen Smyk"},
{"bill_id":882458,"bill_number":"HR35","title":"Recognizing June 25, 2016 As Marine Corps League Day In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This resolution recognizes June 25, 2016 as Marine Corps League Day in Delaware.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-06-21","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2016-06-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HR35/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/bafe6f5edb2e849985257fb000608124?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Daniel Short"},
{"bill_id":882461,"bill_number":"HB439","title":"An Act To Amend Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Health Insurance.","description":"This legislation provides for network disclosure and transparency for insured individuals who may be provided non-emergency health care services from an out-of-network provider. The legislation states that an insured must be notified that a provider or facility is an out-of-network","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2016-07-01","last_action":"HS 1 for HB 439 - Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 20 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB439/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/0373a1649bbf0f0c85257fd2006e23ef?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bryon Short"},
{"bill_id":882463,"bill_number":"HB437","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To State Procurement.","description":"This bill requires that all contractors and subcontractors are required, independently or through agreement with other organizations, to provide craft training for journeyman and apprentice levels through a bona fide program approved by and registered with the State of Delaware and/or United States Department of Labor for projects in which workers shall be paid the prevailing wage under 6960 of Title 29.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-06-21","last_action":"Amendment HA 5 - Introduced and Placed With Bill","last_action_date":"2016-06-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB437/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/30c88a917e6bdd6185257fd90056371b?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Michael Mulrooney"},
{"bill_id":882467,"bill_number":"HB436","title":"An Act Requiring Certain Provisions For Any Interim Emergency Sediment And Stormwater Regulations Adopted Or Enacted By The Department Of Natural Resources And Environmental Control After October 7, 2015.","description":"In a decision by the Superior Court on October 7, 2015, as affirmed by the Delaware Supreme Court, the 2014 Sediment and Stormwater Regulations adopted in 2014 have been invalidated due to the DNREC’s failure to fully comply with the Administrative Procedures Act. Following the Court’s decision, a number of projects have proceeded to rely upon the 2006 regulations. At the same time, a number of projects were designed in accordance with the 2014 regulations. Until such a time as DNREC adopts new regulations as required under the APA, this act will require any previously or later adopted emergency regulations to provide for an option to either comply with the 2014 or the 2006 regulations. Any residential project electing to follow the 2006 regulations will be required to pay $500 per home to the Dept. of Agriculture to support its cover crop program.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-06-21","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Natural Resources Committee in House","last_action_date":"2016-06-21","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB436/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/77bbafb8f522995685257fbd00502b7c?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Ronald Gray"},
{"bill_id":882468,"bill_number":"HB438","title":"An Act To Amend Titles 9, 14, And 22 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Voluntary School Assessments And Residential Construction In New Castle County.","description":"Since 1999, residential developers in New Castle County have been required to seek either a certificate from the Department of Education declaring that the local school district has the capacity to absorb additional students from the new development, or alternatively pay a Voluntary School Assessment which is held in trust for the local school district to be used for new construction and expansion projects. Developments submitted at different times could be assessed quite different fees, and some pay no fee at all based only on fortuitous timing of their application submission or which district or particular bus route the applicant’s project was located in. The current Assessment formula is also insensitive to the size of new dwelling units – so that an assessment for a 10,000 square foot, 6-bedroom single family home could be the same as the assessment for a 1,500 square foot, 2-bedroom townhome. Assuming some or all of the Voluntary Assessment is passed on to the purchaser of the home, there is a regressive effect whereby purchasers of lower-income housing are shouldering a proportionally higher burden.  This bill attempts to improve the process by taking into account the size of new dwellings, and making the fee standard across each school district since the advent and prevalence of school choice makes it more difficult to predict which schools will absorb potential new students. The bill ties the new school assessment to the cost of new construction in a local school district, multiplied by 0.625%. The resulting figure is then multiplied by the square footage of the new dwelling. The assessment is capped at $1,000 for an apartment, $2,000 for a townhome, and $5,000 for any other dwelling unit. Rather than a flat fee assessed at the time the plan is filed with the County, each unit will be assessed individually at the time a building permit is issued, and the assessment will be due when a Certificate of Occupancy is issued. Where the local school district has adequate capacity to absorb new students, a developer may still seek a certificate of adequate capacity from the Department of Education. Current contracts regarding the voluntary assessment fee between the Department of Education and any developer that are in place when this Act takes effect may be reevaluated and assessed pursuant to the new formula if the developer so wishes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-06-21","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Economic Development/Banking/Insurance/Commerce Committee in House","last_action_date":"2016-06-21","committee":"Economic Development/Banking/Insurance/Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB438/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/15235e7b4f2163b885257f9c0052ad78?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bryon Short"},
{"bill_id":882477,"bill_number":"SB281","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Mental Health.","description":"This Bill codifies the Delaware Suicide Prevention Coalition.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-09-06","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-09-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB281/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/692de9b5fe5acae885257fd30079246b?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Patricia Blevins"},
{"bill_id":882484,"bill_number":"SB287","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Crimes And A Prohibition On The Sale Of Firarms To Persons Who Pose A Terrorism Threat.","description":"This Act prohibits the sale, transfer, or delivery of a firearm to any person on the Federal Government’s terrorist watch list or the Federal Government’s no-fly list, or on any other list used by the Transportation Security Administration for purposes of identifying individuals who are prohibited from boarding aircraft because they pose a threat of terrorism.","status_desc":"Stricken","status_date":"2016-06-21","last_action":"Stricken","last_action_date":"2016-06-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB287/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/fc41a106666f774985257fd400763ddb?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Robert Marshall"},
{"bill_id":882492,"bill_number":"SB245","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Establishment Of A Behavioral And Mental Health Commission.","description":"This Act adopts the recommendation of the Behavioral and Mental Health Task Force, established in 2015 by Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 29, to establish a Behavioral and Mental Health Commission to provide oversight and monitoring of the provision of behavioral and mental healthcare in this State.  This Act also establishes a Peer Review Subcommittee of the Commission that will serve as a peer review committee to review critical incident reports and treatment records of adult individuals with serious and persistent mental illness who meet the criteria for the target population of the ongoing settlement agreement between the United States and this State regarding the provision of adult institutional psychiatric care. The purpose of the Peer Review Subcommittee is to provide a system of ongoing oversight of the adult behavioral health system to achieve sustained, long-term compliance with the settlement agreement.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-09-06","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-09-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB245/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/106748b6dfc8119485257fa500490217?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bethany Hall-Long"},
{"bill_id":882499,"bill_number":"SCR81","title":"Recognizing Two Distinguished Muslim Holidays, Eid Al-fitr And Eid Al-adha.","description":"This Senate Concurrent Resolution recognizes and celebrates 2 distinguished Muslim holidays, Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan, and Eid al-Adha, which marks the end of the haj pilgrimage to Mecca. Author: Sen. Sokola","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-06-21","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2016-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR81/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/38fd6491b029078585257fcd005307ca?OpenDocument","sponsor":"David Sokola"},
{"bill_id":882507,"bill_number":"SJR13","title":"Declaring That The Comfort Station At Cape Henlopen State Park Be Renamed The David B. Mcbride Comfort Station.","description":"This joint resolution names the comfort station on the grounds of Cape Henlopen State Park after Senator David B. McBride.","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2016-07-01","last_action":"Passed by House of Representatives. Votes: Passed 39 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 2 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SJR13/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/96f31c7c932c04f685257fd9007604d7?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Patricia Blevins"},
{"bill_id":882553,"bill_number":"SB289","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Crimes And A Prohibition On The Sale Of Firearms To Persons Who Pose A Terrorism Threat.","description":"This Act prohibits the sale, transfer, or delivery of a firearm to any person on the Federal Government’s terrorist watch list or the Federal Government’s no-fly list, or on any other list used by the Transportation Security Administration for purposes of identifying individuals who are prohibited from boarding aircraft because they pose a threat of terrorism.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-06-22","last_action":"Laid On Table in Senate","last_action_date":"2016-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB289/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/92fdbb1e4f1aa25885257fda00589602?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Robert Marshall"},
{"bill_id":882556,"bill_number":"SR17","title":"Recognizing June 22, 2016, As \"staff Appreciation Day\" In The Delaware State Senate.","description":"This Resolution recognizes Wednesday, June 22, 2016, as “Staff Appreciation Day” in the Delaware State Senate.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-06-22","last_action":"Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 21 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2016-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SR17/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/418f668be8fd9b2485257fd8005cd147?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Patricia Blevins"},
{"bill_id":882560,"bill_number":"HB440","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Charitable Gaming.","description":"This Act requires that organizations wishing to operate charitable video lottery machines connect those machines to the central lottery computer system beginning March 31, 2017. The bill also eliminates the requirement that charitable gaming organizations donate at least 40% of the organization’s proceeds to a charitable purpose and the requirement to submit a report to the Lottery Director documenting that use.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-06-22","last_action":"Amendment HA 1 - Introduced and Placed With Bill","last_action_date":"2016-06-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB440/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/8c556da434112ad185257fd3006beda9?OpenDocument","sponsor":"John Viola"},
{"bill_id":882563,"bill_number":"HB441","title":"An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Scrap Processors.","description":"This Act requires scrap metal processors to upload the VIN into the NMVTIS by the end of the next business day and to have the vehicle cleared by the State Police auto theft technician before scrapping, dismantling, or altering the vehicle. This Act also removes the requirement that a salvage dealer or junk dealer certify to DelDOT within 30 days of buying a totaled vehicle for scrap.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-07-21","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-07-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB441/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/31c2670776dc457b85257fd40074692a?OpenDocument","sponsor":"John Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":882572,"bill_number":"SB288","title":"An Act To Amend Title 7 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative","description":"Delaware’s carbon dioxide reduction goals have been met, several years’ worth of average expenditures from the last three years sits in reserve accounts, and the rising costs of emission permits from continued participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative is limiting electric generation in the state adding cost with no real environmental benefit. A unilateral tax on carbon dioxide emissions no longer makes sense. Therefore, Delaware’s participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative will be suspended until a national tax system is adopted.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-06-22","last_action":"Assigned to Energy & Transit Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2016-06-22","committee":"Energy & Transit","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB288/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/e8a108919e780ef685257fd400736122?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Gerald Hocker"},
{"bill_id":882576,"bill_number":"SB290","title":"An Act To Amend Title 15 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Elections.","description":"This bill allows the election cycle regarding contributions from political parties and political action committees to reset after the Primary Election as it does for other contributors.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-06-22","last_action":"Defeated by Senate. Votes: Defeated 9 YES 12 NO 0 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2016-06-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB290/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/8ebe334ef40ffcd885257fda005d59c1?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Margaret Henry"},
{"bill_id":882631,"bill_number":"HCR95","title":"An Act Establishing A Task Force To Review The Financial Management Procedures Of Volunteer Fire Companies.","description":"Many of the Delaware Volunteer Fire Companies are for all intents and purposes self-policed as it pertains to the management of their company funds. As highlighted by the recent reports of embezzlement, the current system is vulnerable. This House Concurrent Resolution establishes a task force to examine what procedures are in place today, and to make recommendations for changes and reforms aimed at reducing the risk of embezzlement by persons in charge of these funds.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-06-23","last_action":"Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 18 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 3 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2016-06-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR95/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/c1ffa57022cc95df85257fd3005b4103?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Daniel Short"},
{"bill_id":882633,"bill_number":"HCR94","title":"Encouraging Efforts To Improve Pedestrian Safety In Delaware Through The Voluntary Actions Of The Delaware Office Of Highway Safety, The Delaware General Assembly, And Delaware's Local Governments.","description":"This resolution is intended to produce voluntary, cost-effective actions by the Delaware Office of Highway Safety, the Delaware General Assembly, and Delaware’s local governments to reduce deaths and injuries occurring to pedestrians on the state’s roads.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-06-23","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Transportation/Land Use and Infrastructure Committee in House","last_action_date":"2016-06-23","committee":"Transportation/Land Use and Infrastructure","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR94/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/79a4fbcb3c23612a85257fbf00463c82?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Lyndon Yearick"},
{"bill_id":882634,"bill_number":"HB442","title":"An Act To Amend Chapter 18 Of Title 6 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Limited Liability Companies.","description":"To obtain obedience to federal laws protecting national security, with the help of registered agents, this Bill will prevent the use of our Limited Liability Act by persons and nations identified by federal agencies as a threat to this country. The bill also seeks to prevent existing limited liability company owners who are on the lists of prohibited persons or governments, but may have formed a Delaware LLC already, from getting involved in industries in which the federal government has placed restrictions on certain investments. Requiring clearance from the Committee on Foreign Investments in the U.S. for their plans will enable the Secretary to waive this provision when it is received.  Registered agents must be the parties to screen for identified threats because those with a contract with the Department of State enter applications on its computers on a regular basis. CFIUS seldom prevents investments, (two since 1989 to be precise) but it may ask for mitigation in some way to reduce the potential threat involved. This Act will not impact the ability of almost any applicant to easily form an LLC nor does it require any companies to disclose more information to the Secretary of State in its application for certification than is now required.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-06-23","last_action":"Re-Assigned to Judiciary Committee in House","last_action_date":"2016-06-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB442/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/953add0a3fe9b5f685257fd9005452ac?OpenDocument","sponsor":"John Kowalko"},
{"bill_id":882636,"bill_number":"SCR80","title":"Honoring Uso Delaware On Its 25th Anniversary And The Uso On Its 75th Anniversary For Their Important And Inspiring Work Supporting Military Members And Their Families.","description":"This Resolution honors USO Delaware on its 25th Anniversary, and the USO on its 75th Anniversary, for their important and inspiring work supporting military members and their families.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-06-23","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2016-06-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR80/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/2690eb7b41b847c885257faa0058810f?OpenDocument","sponsor":"David Lawson"},
{"bill_id":882638,"bill_number":"HCR91","title":"Honoring The Young Women From Across The State Of Delaware Participating In The 2016 Session Of Delaware Girls State.","description":"This concurrent resolution recognizes and honors the young women of Delaware participating in the 2016 session of Delaware Girls State.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-06-23","last_action":"Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 18 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 3 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2016-06-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR91/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/ab5e5011819f6f4e85257fd900502d94?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Valerie Longhurst"},
{"bill_id":882639,"bill_number":"HCR92","title":"Expressing The Opposition Of The 148th Delaware General Assembly To The Pjm Interconnection Decision Allocating The Majority Of Costs Associated With A $400 Million Improvement Project Benefitting A New Jersey Power Plant Complex To Delaware Ratepayers.","description":"The 148th Delaware General Assembly opposes the decision of the PJM Interconnection to allocate the majority of the costs of the Artificial Island improvements to the residents and businesses of The First State.  The PJM Interconnection actions in this matter appear to violate its operational guidelines to impose project costs to ratepayers that are roughly commensurate with the benefits they accrue from it. The 148th General Assembly supports the rehearing of this project to the Federal Energy Regulation Commission (FERC) and urges the FERC to reconsider its previous decision. Should this appeal fail, Delaware lawmakers support whatever further action may be required to resolve this dispute in a manner that is equitable for Delaware’s electricity consumers.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-06-23","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Energy Committee in House","last_action_date":"2016-06-23","committee":"Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR92/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/069866106b35fb5785257fd40074cb58?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Kevin Hensley"},
{"bill_id":882641,"bill_number":"HCR93","title":"An Act Establishing A Task Force To Review The Manufactured Home Owners And Community Owners Act.","description":"Since its adoption in 2003, the Manufactured Home Owners and Community Owners Act has proven to be an effective tool to protect the rights of tenants in manufactured home communities. After 13 years, a number of issues and concerns have been identified by both the tenants and the community owners. This concurrent resolution establishes a Task Force to review the Manufactured Home Owners and Community Owners Act in order to determine what changes, if any, are needed in order to “fine tune” this Act and support a balance of protections and rights for all parties involved.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-06-23","last_action":"Amendment HA 2 - Introduced and Placed With Bill","last_action_date":"2016-06-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR93/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/2b0b1679bd0ffa4185257fcc00662afd?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Ruth Briggs King"},
{"bill_id":882643,"bill_number":"SCR86","title":"Commemorating July 30, 2016 As The 60th Anniversary Of \"in God We Trust\" As The Official Motto Of The United States.","description":"This Resolution commemorates July 30, 2016 as the 60th Anniversary of “In God We Trust” as the official motto of the United States.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-06-23","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR86/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/15eb4c8e28649a4c85257fd400684f40?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bryant Richardson"},
{"bill_id":882645,"bill_number":"SB285","title":"An Act Making Appropriations For The Expense Of The State Government For The Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2017; Specifying Certain Procedures, Conditions And Limitations For The Expenditure Of Such Funds; And Amending Certain Pertinent Statutory Provisions.","description":"An Act Making Appropriations For The Expense Of The State Government For The Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2017; Specifying Certain Procedures, Conditions And Limitations For The Expenditure Of Such Funds; And Amending Certain Pertinent Statutory Provisions.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-07-01","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB285/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/8e572d56b43af18985257fd300674e35?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Harris McDowell"},
{"bill_id":882647,"bill_number":"SCR85","title":"Expressing Support For The Development Of Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Technologies, Usages, And Businesses In Delaware.","description":"This Senate Concurrent Resolution expresses support for the development of Unmanned Aircraft Systems, technologies, usages, and businesses in Delaware and the increased economic and training opportunities available within the FAA Regulatory framework.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-06-23","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR85/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/b510c5bec71bf06c85257fd4006dbb8e?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Ernesto Lopez"},
{"bill_id":882649,"bill_number":"SB291","title":"An Act To Amend Title 6 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Title Loans","description":"This Act makes certain requirements of Title Loan lenders.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-06-23","last_action":"Assigned to Banking and Business Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2016-06-23","committee":"Banking and Business","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB291/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/88fb652e9b8f7acc85257fd20063cf01?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Colin Bonini"},
{"bill_id":882652,"bill_number":"SB292","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Education Minimum Requirements","description":"This Act sets the minimum educational courses for each grade. It does not set the curriculum for these courses or how they will be presented within the classrooms. The life skills program replaces the half credit currently listed as part of the 3  electives required for graduation, and is not an additional half credit added to graduation requirements.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-06-23","last_action":"Assigned to Education Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2016-06-23","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB292/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/50f195fa56a4c0f885257fd300572f1f?OpenDocument","sponsor":"David Lawson"},
{"bill_id":882655,"bill_number":"SB296","title":"An Act To Amend Title 25 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Mortgages.","description":"This Bill establishes a procedure by which a mortgagee which changes its notice address from the notice address as provided in any mortgage or assignment of mortgage, may, at its option, provide public notice of its new notice address.","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2016-06-30","last_action":"Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 20 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2016-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB296/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/cb68bdcde0423e2585257fa8005d5970?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Patricia Blevins"},
{"bill_id":882658,"bill_number":"SB294","title":"An Act To Amend Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Insurance And Fees And Taxes.","description":"Since 1990, under 18 Delaware Code, Section 708, Delaware insurance customers have paid a supplemental 0.25% on premiums for most insurance. Each year, the tax generates approximately $8 million that is intended to benefit county and municipal police pension funds. Of that amount, approximately $5 million is paid directly to the operators of county and municipal police pension funds. The remaining approximate $3 million is deposited annually into a special fund managed by the Board of Pension Trustees that, by law, is intended to provide post-retirement increases, over and above the original pension benefits, for certain retired county and municipal police and firefighters, who are participants in older, closed pension plans. Recently-hired police and firefighters in the City of Wilmington, New Castle County, and the City of Dover now participate in a State-administered plan, rather than the local, older closed pension plans. Under Section 708(c)(3), the funds intended to provide pension increases that are not used for that purpose within five years instead revert to the General Fund, thereby defeating a primary purpose of the original legislation. This bill would extend the reversion provision in Section 708 from 5 years to 10 years, to help to ensure that the funds are maintained and eventually employed for their intended purpose.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-09-06","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-09-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB294/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/8ecfce3c2741c10185257fb7006cd7c6?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Harris McDowell"},
{"bill_id":882661,"bill_number":"SB297","title":"An Act To Amend Title 9 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Collection Of Recording Fees.","description":"This bill prohibits a county recorder from collecting a recording or filing fee from any common interest  community or civic association der subsection 9607(b) when its respective county has elected to waive county","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-08-10","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-08-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB297/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/e1c35eea4382a82e85257fda005a5eb5?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Patricia Blevins"},
{"bill_id":882708,"bill_number":"SCR83","title":"Establishing A Special Committee To Examine Issues Related To School Safety And To Make Findings And Recommendations To Enhance Safety For School Students In And Around Delaware Schools.","description":"This resolution establishes a special committee to study and made recommendations about school safety issues, with the committee to provide its report and recommendations on or before October 17, 2016.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-06-23","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR83/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/af1516181077187885257fd3006445f6?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Robert Marshall"},
{"bill_id":882724,"bill_number":"SB286","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To A Technology Commercialization Fund.","description":"This Act creates the Technology Commercialization Fund. The primary purposes of the Act are as follows: (1) Help fund and develop new businesses in Delaware focused upon innovative cutting edge technologies, especially in the fields of Advanced Materials, Renewable Energy Technology, Environmental Technology, Fuel Cell Technology, Nanotechnology, Optics, Information Technology, and Biotechnology & Life Science in which Delaware’s institutions of higher learning are acknowledged leaders; (2) Create job opportunities in Delaware for Delaware’s young citizens in areas of innovation and technology that are poised to grow in the 21st century economy; (3) Assist Delaware State University and the University of Delaware in commercializing technology breakthroughs by providing funding and the opportunity to grow businesses and jobs in Delaware, and provide employment opportunities for their graduates in Delaware; and (4) Support entrepreneurship and innovation in Delaware. The Delaware Technology Commercialization Fund will address the “Valley of Death” of early stage technology companies and catalyze the commercialization progress of new technology innovation.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-06-30","last_action":"Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 12 YES 9 NO 0 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2016-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB286/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/d26bd5e7bf34576885257fcb006626e6?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Harris McDowell"},
{"bill_id":882871,"bill_number":"SR18","title":"Recognizing Ashley Sk Davis For Her Valuable Contributions To Art And Culture In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This resolution recognizes Ashley SK Davis for her valuable contributions to art and culture in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-06-28","last_action":"Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 21 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2016-06-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SR18/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/349cd84bc2d7a98385257fe00061a5ee?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bethany Hall-Long"},
{"bill_id":882880,"bill_number":"HCR96","title":"Proclaiming The Week Of July 11-15, 2016 As Delaware Local Produce Week.","description":"This Resolution proclaims the week of July 11-15, 2016 as Delaware Local Produce Week","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-06-29","last_action":"Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 21 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2016-06-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR96/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/7ffb306a39d3ee3185257fbd00538457?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Lyndon Yearick"},
{"bill_id":882891,"bill_number":"HB443","title":"An Act To Amend Title 15 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Voter Registration.","description":"This Act eliminates the program whereby the Department of Elections, upon receiving a new voter registration application, has to mail a notice to the applicant and the applicant’s name may or may not be added to the list of registered voted depending on whether the mailing is returned. This program is no longer cost-effective and has been replaced by newer programs.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-06-28","last_action":"Introduced in House and assigned to House Administration Committee","last_action_date":"2016-06-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB443/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/f6dfff504fa2019485257fd2005f179e?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Earl Jaques"},
{"bill_id":882902,"bill_number":"SJR15","title":"The Official General Fund Revenue Estimate For Fiscal Year 2017.","description":"This Resolution provides the official revenue, refund, and unencumbered funds estimates for Fiscal Year 2017.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-07-01","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SJR15/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/37876048ad371a9d85257fe00068ba83?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Harris McDowell"},
{"bill_id":882933,"bill_number":"HB444","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Fantasy Contests.","description":"An estimated 100,000 people in Delaware participate in some form of fantasy sports, whether it’s a football or baseball league with their friends and family, or more recently, a daily or weekly contest against players from across the country. This legislation confirms that those contests are “games of skill” and, therefore, not a form of illegal gambling under Delaware law. It also requires operators to apply for a license and comply with some of the strictest consumer protection safeguards in the nation. Finally, the legislation subjects operators of paid fantasy sports contests to a 15.5% tax on their net adjusted revenues.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-06-28","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (GAMING & PARIMUTUELS) in House with 7 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2016-06-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB444/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/679afc025919b84685257fdc0062e097?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Charles Potter"},
{"bill_id":882965,"bill_number":"SJR14","title":"The Official General Fund Revenue Estimate For Fiscal Year 2016.","description":"This Resolution provides the official revenue, refund, and unencumbered funds estimates for Fiscal Year 2016.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-07-01","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SJR14/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/70bdd4ebf012873085257fe000686ddc?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Harris McDowell"},
{"bill_id":882996,"bill_number":"SJR16","title":"Calling On The U.s. Congress To Enact Common Sense Gun Laws Barring Persons On The Terrorist Watch List And No Fly List From Being Able To Purchase Firearms In Delaware And Across The Country.","description":"This Senate Joint Resolution calls on the United States Congress to act in the public interest and approve pending legislation barring persons in the federal government’s classified terrorist database, commonly referred to as \"the terrorist watch list\" or its no fly list from being able to purchase firearms in Delaware and across the country.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-06-28","last_action":"Defeated by Senate. Votes: Defeated 10 YES 9 NO 2 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2016-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SJR16/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/7a7e8117f94b93dd85257fe0005dc354?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Robert Marshall"},
{"bill_id":883041,"bill_number":"HCR97","title":"Recognizing November 2016 As \"native American Heritage Month\" In Delaware.","description":"This resolution recognizes November 2016 as “Native American Heritage Month” in Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-06-29","last_action":"Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 21 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2016-06-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR97/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/63085c7f4c0f28e385257fd400615351?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Ruth Briggs King"},
{"bill_id":883044,"bill_number":"HR38","title":"Recognizing The Need For Continued Public Education To Remind Those Driving On Delaware's Roads To Keep Their Eyes On The Road And Not On Their Phones.","description":"This resolution encourages Delaware agencies to continue their vital public education and community outreach, including working with partners in the private sector, to remind those driving on Delaware’s roads not to use their smartphones and other electronic communication devices while driving.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-06-29","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HR38/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/294720cd7fddd09d85257fdc006848be?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Deborah Hudson"},
{"bill_id":883048,"bill_number":"SCR89","title":"Supporting The National Cancer Moonshot And The Work Of The Cancer Moonshot Task Force And Encouraging Cancer Survivorship Planning.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution supports the National Cancer Moonshot and the work of the Cancer Moonshot Task Force and encourages cancer survivorship planning and the goal of eliminating cancer as we know it today.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-06-29","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR89/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/f2cc398f0b2c665185257fdf004dc5a3?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Harris McDowell"},
{"bill_id":883052,"bill_number":"HR37","title":"Recognizing June 29, 2016, As \"staff Appreciation Day\" In The House Of Representatives.","description":"This Resolution recognizes Wednesday, June 29, 2016, as “Staff Appreciation Day” in the House of Representatives.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-06-29","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2016-06-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HR37/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/2576389e7fabeda485257fe000563f3b?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Peter Schwartzkopf"},
{"bill_id":883055,"bill_number":"HB445","title":"An Act To Amend Title 25 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Delaware Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act.","description":"This bill entitles a unit owner to attorneys’ fees and litigation costs if a Declarant fails to relinquish control of a unit owners’ association as required in the Delaware Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act. Additionally, this bill creates punitive damages for a declarant who fails to relinquish control of a unit owners’ association as required by the Delaware Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-06-29","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Housing & Community Affairs Committee in House","last_action_date":"2016-06-29","committee":"Housing & Community Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB445/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/f6a9dda7adb5230585257fe0005a8c90?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Peter Schwartzkopf"},
{"bill_id":883058,"bill_number":"SCR90","title":"Expressing The 148th General Assembly's Opposition To Pjm Interconnection's Current Cost Allocation For The Artificial Island Transmission Project, Supporting The Delaware And Maryland Public Service Commissions' Petition For Rehearing Before The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission In Docket No. El 14-95-000, And Creating A Regional Legislative Electric Transmission Cost Equity Committee To Protect Delaware And Delmarva Transmission Zone Ratepayers.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution expresses the General Assembly’s opposition to the current cost allocation for the Artificial Island transmission project and creates a 7 member Regional Legislative Transmission Cost Equity Committee to protect Delaware and Delmarva Transmission Zone ratepayers from the current unjust and inequitable cost allocation, with such Committee having specific authority to intervene as a party in the rehearing proceedings pending before FERC or any subsequent court proceedings where the cost allocation for the Artificial Island transmission project is at issue.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-06-29","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR90/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/ca2c6077a992541d85257fe00044c1cc?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Harris McDowell"},
{"bill_id":883059,"bill_number":"SCR94","title":"Commemorating July 1, 2016 As The 100th Anniversary Of The Beginning Of The Battle Of The Somme.","description":"This Resolution commemorates July 1, 2016 as the 100th anniversary of the beginning of the Battle of the Somme.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-06-29","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR94/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/aac79c030d76c87485257fdb006aadc8?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Colin Bonini"},
{"bill_id":883062,"bill_number":"SCR88","title":"Recognizing The Importance Of Educating Students And Parents In The Critical Role Vaccinations Play In Helping Prevent Meningococcal Disease.","description":"This Senate Concurrent Resolution recognizes the valuable role Meningitis vaccinations for all serotypes play in preventing a devastating illness and the importance of sharing the latest information with individuals most commonly impacted.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-06-29","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR88/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/f683a986b83849f285257fe0005799b0?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bethany Hall-Long"},
{"bill_id":883064,"bill_number":"SCR92","title":"Designating The Month Of November 2016 As “reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Awareness Month”.","description":"This resolution designates November 2016 as “Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Awareness Month”.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-06-29","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR92/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/9ae9369af333836585257fe100565524?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bethany Hall-Long"},
{"bill_id":883066,"bill_number":"SCR93","title":"Recognizing The Month Of August, 2016 As “national Immunization Awareness Month”.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution designates the month of August, 2016 as “National Immunization Awareness Month” in recognition of the value of preventive vaccinations for all ages.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-06-29","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR93/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/2bbc4b4de6ab47a885257fe100617f90?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bethany Hall-Long"},
{"bill_id":883069,"bill_number":"HR39","title":"Establishing The Statewide Afterschool Initiative Learning Task Force.","description":"This resolution creates the Statewide Afterschool Initiative Learning Task Force.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-06-29","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2016-06-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HR39/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/26c369d3a98463c185257fe100617e95?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Valerie Longhurst"},
{"bill_id":883070,"bill_number":"SB298","title":"An Act To Amend Title 5 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Title Loans.","description":"This Act makes certain requirements of Title Loan lenders.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-07-01","last_action":"Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 20 YES 1 NO 0 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB298/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/a31fb25cff7211b985257fe0005e9158?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Colin Bonini"},
{"bill_id":883072,"bill_number":"SB299","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Division Of Long-term Care Residents Protection.","description":"This Act provides additional safeguards for vulnerable individuals living in long-term care facilities and clarifies existing requirements. Specifically, this Act clarifies that the records to which the Division of Long-Term Care Residents Protection is entitled to access during an investigation involving the care or treatment of a resident include emergency medical system and paramedic records. It also requires the Division to develop a standardized form, the “Interagency Transfer Form,” which health care agencies and facilities are required to exchange when a resident or patient is being transferred from one setting to another.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-06-29","last_action":"Assigned to Executive Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2016-06-29","committee":"Executive","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB299/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/0c3fd7259e5c0fc385257fe00057d69f?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Bethany Hall-Long"},
{"bill_id":883073,"bill_number":"SB300","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Reorganization Of School Districts And Making A Supplemental Appropriation To Support Continued Work On The Plan Of The Wilmington Education Improvement Commission.","description":"This Act clarifies that a vote by the General Assembly, as required by  1008(g) and 1026(d) of Title 14, in support of redistricting serves to authorize the State Board to proceed with the redistricting, but does not constitute approval of any particular revenue or spending measure proposed in the Plan of the Wilmington Education Improvement Commission.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-08-03","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-08-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB300/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/c6c13023858baaf685257fe000736d90?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Patricia Blevins"},
{"bill_id":883111,"bill_number":"SJR17","title":"Affirming The Decision Of The State Board Of Education To Approve The Plan Of The Wilmington Education Improvement Commission And Authorizing Continued Work By The Commission.","description":"This Senate Joint Resolution affirms the decision of the State Board of Education to approve the Wilmington Education Improvement Commission’s Plan (“the Plan”) and supports the continued work of the Commission in developing details of implementation of the Plan.It also recognizes that the Plan will require necessary and sufficient funding to achieve the goals laid out in the Plan for redistricting and improving student outcomes. In the absence of necessary and sufficient funding support for the Plan in the Fiscal Year 2017 budget, this Senate Joint Resolution does not fulfill the condition of  1026(d)(1) of Title 14 that the General Assembly pass and the Governor sign a joint resolution supporting the proposed changes to school district boundaries in New Castle County and does not constitute final approval of the transition and resources plan required under  1008(g) of Title 14. The General Assembly and the Governor anticipate that a joint resolution fulfilling those conditions be further considered after additional development of the details of implementation of the Plan.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-08-03","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-08-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SJR17/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/f24bec5b4a972daa85257fe00074424a?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Patricia Blevins"},
{"bill_id":883133,"bill_number":"SCR91","title":"Encouraging The Delaware State Bar Association, Its Corporate Law Section, And The Council Of That Section To Examine The State's Business Business Entity With An Eye Towards Maintaining Balance, Efficiency, Fairness And Predictability","description":"This Resolution encourages the Delaware State Bar Association, its Corporation Law Section, and the Council of that Section, to examine the State’s business entity laws with an eye towards maintaining balance, efficiency, fairness, and predictability.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-06-30","last_action":"Laid On Table in Senate","last_action_date":"2016-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR91/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/716dc9f2b13bf0bf85257fe000794b41?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Colin Bonini"},
{"bill_id":883141,"bill_number":"HR40","title":"Establishing A Task Force To Review And Recommend Noise Control Laws In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This resolution creates a House Task Force to review and recommend Noise Control Laws in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-06-30","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HR40/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/8c35e28c186d6a3d85257fda007486b7?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Stephen Smyk"},
{"bill_id":883149,"bill_number":"HB446","title":"An Act To Amend Title 5 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Loans.","description":"This bill imposes a cap on the interest rate that may be charged for “alternative financial services” at an annual rate of interest of 100%. “Alternative financial services” is a term sometimes used for payday loans, installment loans, and other credit products generally targeted towards working class people without access to more traditional banking or credit card services. Over the years, this state and others have made various efforts to regulate the industry, to assure that it is operating fairly and in a non-predatory manner. Generally, lenders in this industry have restructured their loan products to avoid such laws and regulations. See, e.g., James v. National Financial, LLC, 132 A.3d 799, 834-838 (Del. Ch. 2016). By placing a cap on interest rate in Chapter 22, the purpose of this bill is to circumscribe the ability of short-term, sub-prime lenders to take advantage of unsophisticated borrowers – regardless of the name or structure they may give the credit products. By its terms, Chapter 22 does not apply to more traditional financial products offered by banks, credit unions, credit card companies, and the like. Traditional financial products are already extensively regulated by state and federal law, and are less amenable to abuse.  The bill also prohibits the use of automated withdrawals on short-term loans regulated by Chapter 22 for delinquency payments or accelerated default payments. It prohibits repeat attempts to make an automated withdrawal for at least 5 days after a declined payment, unless the borrower authorizes another attempt in writing. This will prevent borrowers from being charged multiple fees by their banks for overdrafts or declined withdrawals when licensees try repeatedly in a short time frame to process an automated withdrawal.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-06-30","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (HOUSE ADMINISTRATION) in House with 5 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2016-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB446/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/f34c3125b9162f5985257fcd00781cb9?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Helene Keeley"},
{"bill_id":883355,"bill_number":"SR19","title":"Requesting The Delaware Department Of Insurance To Examine The Secondary Market For Life Insurance Policies And Make Recommendations For Possible Legislation.","description":"This resolution requests the Department of Insurance to examine the secondary market for life insurance and to make recommendations to the 149th General Assembly.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-06-30","last_action":"Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 11 YES 6 NO 3 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2016-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SR19/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/862b55953f35684385257fe0006e9eef?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Harris McDowell"},
{"bill_id":883359,"bill_number":"HB450","title":"A Bond And Capital Improvements Act Of The State Of Delaware And Certain Of Its Authorities For The Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2017; Authorizing The Issuance Of General Obligation Bonds Of The State; Appropriating Funds From The Transportation Trust Fund; Authorizing The Issuance Of Revenue Bonds Of The Delaware Transportation Authority; Appropriating Special Funds Of The Delaware Transportation Authority; Appropriating General Funds And Special Funds Of The State; Reverting And Reprogramming Certain Funds Of The State; Directing The Deposit Of Certain Funds To The General Fund; Specifying Certain Procedures, Conditions And Limitations For The Expenditure Of Such Funds; And Amending Certain Statutory Provisions.","description":"A Bond And Capital Improvements Act Of The State Of Delaware And Certain Of Its Authorities For The Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2017; Authorizing The Issuance Of General Obligation Bonds Of The State; Appropriating Funds From The Transportation Trust Fund; Authorizing The Issuance Of Revenue Bonds Of The Delaware Transportation Authority; Appropriating Special Funds Of The Delaware Transportation Authority; Appropriating General Funds And Special Funds Of The State; Reverting And Reprogramming Certain Funds Of The State; Directing The Deposit Of Certain Funds To The General Fund; Specifying Certain Procedures, Conditions And Limitations For The Expenditure Of Such Funds; And Amending Certain Statutory Provisions.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-07-01","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB450/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/350f07aec6e18bd185257fd400482533?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Quinton Johnson"},
{"bill_id":883364,"bill_number":"SB295","title":"An Act Making Appropriations For Certain Grants-in-aid For The Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2017; Specifying Certain Procedures, Conditions And Limitations For The Expenditure Of Such Funds And Amending The Fiscal Year 2017 Appropriations Act.","description":"This Act provides supplementary appropriations to certain Grants-in-Aid for Fiscal Year 2016 2017.  Section 1 – Government Units and Senior Center $20,828,628 $23,228,686 Section 2 – One-Times and Community Agencies $15,981,879 $16,470,687 Section 3 – Fire Companies $5,889,906 Section 4 – Veterans Organizations $305,287 GRAND TOTAL $43,005,700 $45,894,566 Author: Joint Finance Committee","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-07-01","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB295/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/544cf774f8e8cd2b85257fd400485c3d?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Harris McDowell"},
{"bill_id":883369,"bill_number":"SCR95","title":"Calling On Governor Jack Markell, The Diamond State Port Corporation, And The Delaware Economic Development Office To Aggressively Pursue Development Of Expanded Port Facilities In The Wilmington Area.","description":"This Resolution calls on the Governor, Diamond State Port Corporation, and the Delaware Economic Development Office to pursue plans to develop the Port of Wilmington or other Wilmington area facilities to accommodate the deep-draft shipping that will be heading to the United States via the Suez Canal and the newly widened and deepened Panama Canal.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-07-01","last_action":"Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 21 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR95/2015","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis148.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/2149c09a8f6be54885257fe20065cd05?OpenDocument","sponsor":"Robert Marshall"}
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