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{"bill_id":899585,"bill_number":"HB26","title":"An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Registration Of Vehicles.","description":"This act creates a special license plate for veterans of Operation Desert Storm.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-04","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB26/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25351","sponsor":"Earl Jaques"},
{"bill_id":899586,"bill_number":"HB18","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Habitual Criminals.","description":"This bill clarifies the General Assemblys intent last session in amending the states habitual offender law, specifically (a) that the changes made by the General Assembly were intended to affect minimum mandatory sentences, not sentences where judges had already exercised complete discretion, (b) that the changes were not designed to reduce minimum mandatory sentences associated in the Delaware Code with specific crimes (e.g. illegal gun possession), and (c) allows the sentencing judge to impose probation after the minimum mandatory sentence required by this section.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-13","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB18/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25341","sponsor":"James Johnson"},
{"bill_id":899587,"bill_number":"HB16","title":"An Act To Amend Title 30 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Estate Tax.","description":"This bill will sunset the Delaware Estate Tax on December 31, 2017.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-07-02","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-07-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB16/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25335","sponsor":"Michael Ramone"},
{"bill_id":899588,"bill_number":"HB19","title":"An Act To Amend The Charter Of The Town Of Elsmere.","description":"This bill is a follow-up to House Bill No. 432, a change to the Town of Elsmeres charter, passed in the 148th General Assembly. HB432 removed a cap on the amount of indebtedness the Town of Elsmere could incur to meet current expenses. This bill clarifies that such borrowing is intended to cover short term cash needs and shall not exceed anticipated revenue for the current fiscal year.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-13","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB19/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25347","sponsor":"John Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":899589,"bill_number":"HB13","title":"An Act To Amend Titles 11, 16, And 22 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Dogs.","description":"This bill provides Statewide consistency in the law that protects the public 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 outdated references to the now-defunct Dog Control Panel and replaces them with reference to the Justice of the Peace Court procedure laid out in Chapter 30F of Title 16.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-06-02","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-06-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB13/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25339","sponsor":"Charles Potter"},
{"bill_id":899590,"bill_number":"HB24","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To School Attendance.","description":"This bill requires a conference with the parent or guardian of a student who has been absent without excuse for 5 days from school. A needs assessment will be performed to determine what supports or services will help the student and family improve school attendance. Moving the intervention forward to the fifth unexcused absence rather than the 10th may help to improve outcomes for Delawares students and help prevent students from disengaging from the school community and dropping out of school.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-05","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Education Committee in House","last_action_date":"2017-01-05","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB24/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25353","sponsor":"Sean Matthews"},
{"bill_id":899591,"bill_number":"HB17","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To School Attendance.","description":"This bill increases the minimum age of required school attendance from 16 to the age of 17. The minimum age for truancy has also been increased accordingly.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-12-15","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Education Committee in House","last_action_date":"2016-12-15","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB17/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25336","sponsor":"Timothy Dukes"},
{"bill_id":899592,"bill_number":"HB28","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 Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-05","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to House Administration Committee in House","last_action_date":"2017-01-05","committee":"Administration","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB28/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25349","sponsor":"Ruth Briggs King"},
{"bill_id":899593,"bill_number":"HB15","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 2018-2019 school year, a computer science course may satisfy one year of the total credit requirement in mathematics, excluding Algebra I, Geometry, or Algebra II or the equivalent courses. The State Board of Education shall develop guidelines addressing how computer science courses can satisfy graduation requirements.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-09-22","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-09-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB15/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25346","sponsor":"Debra Heffernan"},
{"bill_id":899594,"bill_number":"HB14","title":"An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Rules Of The Road.","description":"Under current Delaware law, every adult operating or riding a motorcycle is required to have a helmet in his or her possession while operating or riding a motorcycle and every person up to 19 years of age must wear a helmet. This Act requires that every person, regardless of age, who operates or rides a motorcycle wear a helmet while doing so. Nineteen states and the District of Columbia currently require all motorcyclists to wear a helmet. Of the 49 motorcycle fatalities in Delaware since 2014, just over half of the motorcyclists, 28, were wearing helmets at the time of the crash.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-12-15","last_action":"Tabled in Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB14/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25340","sponsor":"Sean Lynn"},
{"bill_id":899595,"bill_number":"HB11","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, so long as that person is otherwise eligible or TANF assistance.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-06-28","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-06-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB11/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25337","sponsor":"David Bentz"},
{"bill_id":899596,"bill_number":"HB12","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.Pursuant to its terms, funding for K-3 special education will be phased in gradually over 4 years.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-05","last_action":"Assigned to Appropriations Committee in House","last_action_date":"2017-01-19","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB12/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25354","sponsor":"Kimberly Williams"},
{"bill_id":899597,"bill_number":"HB29","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. The Department and Finance are directed to provide a report to the General Assembly by January 10, 2018 regarding the costs of administrating this provision and an appropriate off-setting fee to be charged for issuance of the writ described herein. Sections 1 and 2 of the bill will not take effect until ongoing funds are provided to develop, implement and administer Sections 1 and 2, and until legislation is passed implementing the new fee.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-01-05","last_action":"Amendment HA 2 to HB 29 - Introduced and Placed With Bill","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB29/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25357","sponsor":"Quinton Johnson"},
{"bill_id":899598,"bill_number":"HB27","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.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-01-05","last_action":"Amendment HA 1 to HB 27 - Introduced and Placed With Bill","last_action_date":"2017-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB27/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25350","sponsor":"Jeffrey Spiegelman"},
{"bill_id":899599,"bill_number":"HB21","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Nondiscrimination In Access To Organ Transplantation.","description":"This Act takes steps to ensure that individuals with disabilities are not denied access to organ transplant procedures based solely on their disability. Historically, individuals with disabilities have sometimes been denied access to life-saving organ transplants based on assumptions that people with disabilities are less worthy of care, or assumptions that the lack support services and/or the ability to follow post-transplant treatment plans. This bill prohibits denying a person with a disability a referral, evaluation and recommendation for transplantation solely on the basis of a non-medically significant disability and notes that persons who have the necessary support system to comply with post-transplant medical requirements should not have the inability to independently comply with those requirements held against them. The Act does not require referrals, recommendations or performance of medically inappropriate organ transplants. It affirms the state's commitment to the elimination of discrimination on the basis of disability.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-09-13","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-09-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB21/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25348","sponsor":"Debra Heffernan"},
{"bill_id":899600,"bill_number":"HB22","title":"An Act To Amend Title 20 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Delaware National Guard.","description":"This Act updates the requirements for Courts-Martial to ensure that all members of the Delaware National Guard receive due process through the military justice system. This legislation amends Title 20 to correct a constitutional defect in the current statute, which fails to provide sufficient appellate process. It further codifies longstanding tradition of giving the Attorney General right of first refusal on all prosecutions to avoid double jeopardy. Provides for misdemeanor courts-martial jurisdiction in any military prosecution with appeal rights to the Superior Court of Delaware. Further, the act reconciles Title 20 with applicable federal law.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-06-13","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-06-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB22/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25725","sponsor":"Earl Jaques"},
{"bill_id":899601,"bill_number":"HB20","title":"An Act To Amend Title 13 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Child Interviews.","description":"This Act authorizes the Family Court to interview children who are involved in Protection From Abuse proceedings.","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2018-07-01","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2018-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB20/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25355","sponsor":"Sean Lynn"},
{"bill_id":899602,"bill_number":"HB23","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To School Attendance.","description":"This Act requires that any student over the age of 16 who wishes to leave school prior to graduation must obtain the written consent of the parent or guardian, and attend an exit interview where information is supplied regarding the likelihood of diminished earning potential and the increased likelihood of unemployment associated with dropping out. The school is also directed to explore whether there are support services, interventions or programs that might assist the student in remaining enrolled. The intent is to lower the dropout rate and encourage students to complete high school.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-18","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-05-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB23/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25352","sponsor":"Sean Matthews"},
{"bill_id":902798,"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":"2017-01-10","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2017-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SR5/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25369","sponsor":"David McBride"},
{"bill_id":902842,"bill_number":"SR4","title":"Relating To The Office Of The Secretary Of The Senate.","description":"Relating To The Office Of The Secretary Of The Senate.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-01-10","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2017-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SR4/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25368","sponsor":"David McBride"},
{"bill_id":902888,"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":"2017-01-10","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2017-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SR3/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25367","sponsor":"Margaret Henry"},
{"bill_id":902936,"bill_number":"HR3","title":"Relating To Temporary Rules Of The House Of Representatives Of The 149th General Assembly Of The State Of Delaware.","description":"Relating To Temporary Rules Of The House Of Representatives Of The 149th General Assembly Of The State Of Delaware.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-01-10","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2017-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HR3/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25373","sponsor":"Peter Schwartzkopf"},
{"bill_id":902985,"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":"2017-01-10","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2017-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HR2/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25363","sponsor":"Peter Schwartzkopf"},
{"bill_id":903033,"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":"2017-01-10","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 16 YES 5 NO","last_action_date":"2017-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SR2/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25374","sponsor":"David McBride"},
{"bill_id":903081,"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":"2017-01-10","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2017-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SR6/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25370","sponsor":"David McBride"},
{"bill_id":903129,"bill_number":"HR4","title":"Relating To Permanent Procedures Of The House Of Representatives Of The 149th General Assembly Of The State Of Delaware For Ethics Violations.","description":"Relating To Permanent Procedures Of The House Of Representatives Of The 149th General Assembly Of The State Of Delaware For Ethics Violations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-01-10","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2017-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HR4/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25372","sponsor":"Peter Schwartzkopf"},
{"bill_id":903178,"bill_number":"HJR1","title":"Relating To The Election Of Officers Of The House Of Representatives.","description":"This Joint Resolution designates Sheri J. Knott 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":"2017-02-02","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HJR1/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25362","sponsor":"Peter Schwartzkopf"},
{"bill_id":903226,"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":"2017-01-10","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2017-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HR1/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25364","sponsor":"Valerie Longhurst"},
{"bill_id":903271,"bill_number":"SCR1","title":"Providing For A Joint Session Of The House And Senate For The Purpose Of Announcing The Vote For Governor And Lt. Governor Of The State Of Delaware.","description":"Providing For A Joint Session Of The House And Senate For The Purpose Of Announcing The Vote For Governor And Lt. Governor Of The State Of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-01-10","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2017-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR1/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25375","sponsor":"David McBride"},
{"bill_id":905865,"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":"2017-01-10","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2017-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SR1/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25371","sponsor":"David McBride"},
{"bill_id":907542,"bill_number":"HB30","title":"An Act To Amend Title 30 Of The Delaware Code Related To Information Return Filing Deadlines.","description":"This Act conforms Delawares 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.","status_desc":"Stricken","status_date":"2017-01-11","last_action":"Stricken in House","last_action_date":"2018-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB30/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25376","sponsor":"Helene Keeley"},
{"bill_id":907653,"bill_number":"HJR2","title":"Rejecting In Its Entirety The Report Of The Delaware Compensation Commission.","description":"This joint resolution rejects the report of the Delaware Compensation Commission in its entirety.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-02-02","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HJR2/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25383","sponsor":"Peter Schwartzkopf"},
{"bill_id":907761,"bill_number":"HB33","title":"An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Emergency Vehicles.","description":"This bill adds the Department of Correction, Bureau of Prisons and Bureau of Community Corrections' vehicles to the list of \"authorized emergency vehicles\" identified in Chapter 41 of Title 21 that are afforded certain privileges when responding to an emergency.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-11","last_action":"Assigned to Appropriations Committee in House","last_action_date":"2017-03-15","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB33/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25366","sponsor":"Ruth Briggs King"},
{"bill_id":907878,"bill_number":"HJR3","title":"Directing The Department Of Education To Review The State Essa Plan With The Education Committee Of The House Of Representatives And The Senate.","description":"This Joint Resolution directs the Department of Education to present its plan for compliance with the new federal education law - Every Student Succeeds Act or ESSA  at a meeting of the education committees of both chambers of the General Assembly prior to the completion of the state plan and its submission to the federal Department of Education.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-03-22","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HJR3/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25377","sponsor":"Earl Jaques"},
{"bill_id":908000,"bill_number":"HB32","title":"An Act To Amend The Charter Of The Town Of Laurel Relating To Tax Exemption For Certain Properties Located Within Downtown Development District.","description":"This act amends the Charter of the Town of Laurel to allow for tax abatements for a five year period on all improvements of properties, for all zoned properties, located within the Downtown Development District and establishing the condition that all town taxes, fees, etc., are current in order to qualify for such abatement.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB32/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25380","sponsor":"Timothy Dukes"},
{"bill_id":908119,"bill_number":"HB31","title":"An Act To Amend Titles 5 And 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Prize-linked Savings Program.","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":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-02","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB31/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25379","sponsor":"Sean Matthews"},
{"bill_id":909759,"bill_number":"SB15","title":"A Bond And Capital Improvements Act Of The State Of Delaware And Certain Of Its Authorities For The Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2018; 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; 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 2018 Bond and Capital Improvements Act.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-12","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Capital Improvement Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2017-01-12","committee":"Capital Improvement","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB15/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25385","sponsor":"David McBride"},
{"bill_id":910033,"bill_number":"HB34","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":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-07-19","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-07-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB34/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25386","sponsor":"Paul Baumbach"},
{"bill_id":910313,"bill_number":"HB35","title":"An Act To Amend Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Board Of Massage And Bodywork.","description":"This bill sets forth a framework for the licensing, regulation and inspection of business establishments that provide massage and bodywork services. This bill places oversight of any business offering massage services in the hands of the Board of Massage and Bodywork. Specifically, it defines massage establishment, and grants authority to the Board of Massage and Bodywork to grant or deny licensure of such establishments and adopt regulations pertaining to the licensure, maintenance and standards to be applied to such establishments. It provides authority for the Division or Professional Regulation to inspect such establishments without any advance notice or concurrent criminal investigation. This bill imposes criminal and civil penalties, including injunctive relief, fines, and imprisonment, for the unlicensed practice of massage and bodywork and the operation of an unlicensed massage establishment.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-07-26","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-07-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB35/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25387","sponsor":"Bryon Short"},
{"bill_id":910776,"bill_number":"SB12","title":"An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Lighting Equipment On Motorcycles.","description":"This Act explicitly allows ground effect lighting equipment on motorcycles. This extra lighting would increase motorcycle safety by enhancing their visibility.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-13","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB12/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25381","sponsor":"Gary Simpson"},
{"bill_id":910953,"bill_number":"HB25","title":"An Act Making Appropriations For The Expense Of The State Government For The Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2018; 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 2018 Appropriation Act.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-12","last_action":"Introduced in House and Assigned to Appropriations Committee","last_action_date":"2017-01-12","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB25/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25384","sponsor":"Peter Schwartzkopf"},
{"bill_id":911131,"bill_number":"SB13","title":"An Act To Amend Titles 12 And 25 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Abandoned Or Unclaimed Property.","description":"This Act continues the reforms enacted over the past 4 years by restructuring Chapter 11 of Title 12, and adopting in substance many provisions from the 2016 Revised Uniform Unclaimed Property Act promulgated by the Uniform Law Commission. In addition, this Act adopts certain recommendations from the Delaware Unclaimed Property Task Force formed under Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 59 of the 147th General Assembly, and makes significant changes to the States unclaimed property law to bring greater predictability, efficiency, and fairness to the State's unclaimed property reporting process and compliance initiatives.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-02-02","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB13/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25389","sponsor":"Bryan Townsend"},
{"bill_id":911305,"bill_number":"SB10","title":"An Act To Amend Title 19 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Minimum Wage.","description":"This Act increases the minimum wage required to be paid in this State by 50 cents a year beginning in 2017 and ending in 2020. After 2020, the minimum wage required to be paid in this State increases based on cost-of-living adjustments under the federal Social Security Act.This Act also makes technical corrections to conform to existing law related to the States deferral to the federal minimum wage to the guidelines of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual. In addition, this Act requires that employers pay an increased minimum wage based on cost-of-living adjustments under the federal Social Security Act in any year in which the federal minimum wage does not increase.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-01-12","last_action":"Defeated By Senate. Votes: 10 YES 9 NO 1 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2018-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB10/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25378","sponsor":"Robert Marshall"},
{"bill_id":915274,"bill_number":"HCR2","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 y tenants, community owners, and the courts. 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":"2017-04-05","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2017-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR2/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25607","sponsor":"Ruth Briggs King"},
{"bill_id":915402,"bill_number":"HCR1","title":"Designating The Week Of February 18-25, 2017 As Future Farmers Of America Week In Delaware.","description":"This resolution designates the week of February 18-25, 2017 as FFA Week in Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-01-17","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 18 YES 2 ABSENT 1 VACANT","last_action_date":"2017-01-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR1/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25382","sponsor":"William Outten"},
{"bill_id":915533,"bill_number":"HB38","title":"An Act To Amend Title 7 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Nonutility Wells And Permits For Nonutility Wells Within Service Territory Served By A Water Utility Under A Certificate Of Public Convenience And Necessity.","description":"This bill places the same requirements for the issuance of non-potable well permits within existing areas where a water utility has been granted a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity as those that currently apply to the issuance of a potable well permit.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-05-11","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (Environmental, Natural Resources & Energy) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2018-01-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB38/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25395","sponsor":"Daniel Short"},
{"bill_id":915657,"bill_number":"HB37","title":"An Act To Authorize The Transfer Of Certain Property Located In The Town Of Smyrna.","description":"This Act authorizes the Smyrna School District to convey to the Town of Smyrna property located in Kent County, and known as the School Administration Building, to be used by the Town for public purposes, including incorporating the building and property as part of the proposed Duck Creek Regional Library and Community Center at Smyrna.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-13","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB37/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25392","sponsor":"William Carson"},
{"bill_id":915787,"bill_number":"HB36","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Offenses Related To Children.","description":"Although minors are prohibited from purchasing tobacco, it is not technically wrong for a minor to possess or consume tobacco. This bill will make the possession, use, or consumption of tobacco by a minor subject to penalties relating to education and community service.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-03-09","last_action":"Tabled in Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB36/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25444","sponsor":"Michael Ramone"},
{"bill_id":917077,"bill_number":"HB40","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 (\"DHSS\") to determine whether a child who is 17 years old 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":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-09-08","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-09-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB40/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25394","sponsor":"Sean Lynn"},
{"bill_id":917270,"bill_number":"HB39","title":"An Act To Amend Title 10 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Concurrent Jurisdiction.","description":"This Act extends Family Court's jurisdiction under Chapter 50, Title 16, over a youth who has a mental condition and requires services or treatment but is not amenable to or compliant with such services.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-09-08","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-09-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB39/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25393","sponsor":"Sean Lynn"},
{"bill_id":917464,"bill_number":"HB42","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Terms Of Imprisonment.","description":"This bill will allow defendants serving consecutive sentences, who were sentenced prior to the amendment of 11 Del. C. § 3901(d), to be allowed to petition the court to consider applying concurrent rather than consecutive sentences. Prior to June 30, 2014 no concurrent sentencing was allowed in the State of Delaware. The bill lays out a process similar to the review process put in place after the habitual offender laws were revised pursuant to Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 163 in the 148th General Assembly.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-06-08","last_action":"Adopted in lieu of the original bill HB 42, and Assigned to Judiciary Committee in House","last_action_date":"2017-06-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB42/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25918","sponsor":"Stephanie Bolden"},
{"bill_id":917654,"bill_number":"HB43","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Pensions.","description":"This bill clarifies that a Department of Correction's 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":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-08-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-08-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB43/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25402","sponsor":"James Johnson"},
{"bill_id":917845,"bill_number":"HB41","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The State Employees' Pension Plan.","description":"In the 148th General Assembly, the state employees' pension law was amended by House Bill No. 363, as amended by House Amendment No. 1 to House Bill No. 363, to permit specified peace officers to retire at 25 years without any reduction. Specified peace officers will pay a higher employee contribution, and those who 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 Act adds Delaware State University Police officers to the definition of \"specified peace officers.\"","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-06-08","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-06-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB41/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25399","sponsor":"Sean Lynn"},
{"bill_id":918040,"bill_number":"SB9","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Creation Of 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 Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-06-30","last_action":"Assigned to Labor Committee in House","last_action_date":"2017-07-02","committee":"Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB9/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25397","sponsor":"Robert Marshall"},
{"bill_id":918294,"bill_number":"SB14","title":"An Act To Amend Title 10 And Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Delaware Compensation Commission.","description":"This Act eliminates the Delaware Compensation Commission in its entirety and makes necessary changes to the Delaware Code as a result.","status_desc":"Stricken","status_date":"2017-01-18","last_action":"Stricken in Senate","last_action_date":"2018-01-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB14/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25396","sponsor":"Gregory Lavelle"},
{"bill_id":918548,"bill_number":"SB16","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, 2017.","description":"This Act amends the Fiscal Year 2017 Bond and Capital Improvements Act to 1) authorize the expenditure of prior year Community Redevelopment Funds for public safety purposes in the City of Wilmington; 2) clarify the applicability of prevailing wage provisions on Community Transportation Fund and Municipal Street Aid projects; 3) authorize the Department of Transportation to use Community Transportation Funds for one-time reimbursements for various projects 4) allow for the use of certain operating funds of local school districts as a match for school construction; 5) allow Cape Henlopen to transfer certain unobligated major capital improvement funds for the Sussex Consortium Building project; and 6) to authorize the Office of Management and Budget to execute loand collateral-related documents related to the New Castle County Courthouse parking facility","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-02-03","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB16/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25403","sponsor":"David Sokola"},
{"bill_id":919967,"bill_number":"HCR3","title":"Recognizing The Month Of January 2017 As \"human Trafficking Awareness Month\" In Delaware.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution recognizes January 2017 as Human Trafficking Awareness Month in Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-01-19","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 1 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2017-01-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR3/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25398","sponsor":"Paul Baumbach"},
{"bill_id":920112,"bill_number":"HB46","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 states 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":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-19","last_action":"Tabled in Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB46/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25406","sponsor":"Joseph Miro"},
{"bill_id":920254,"bill_number":"SCR2","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, and assess the future needs of and recommend improvements to the Program.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-01-19","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2017-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR2/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25388","sponsor":"Bruce Ennis"},
{"bill_id":920402,"bill_number":"HB45","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Consumer Protection.","description":"This Act clarifies (i) how personal jurisdiction shall be obtained over nonresident respondents in administrative proceedings brought by the Director of Consumer Protection pursuant to Section 2523, Title 29 of the Code, and (ii) the manner in which service of process may be made upon respondents in those proceedings.This Act also empowers administrative hearing officers appointed under Section 2523(b), Title 29 to issue subpoenas upon request of the parties to the administrative proceeding, in order to enable the parties to present evidence not otherwise available to them.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-09-14","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-09-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB45/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25405","sponsor":"Helene Keeley"},
{"bill_id":920557,"bill_number":"HCR4","title":"Proclaiming January 22 Through 28, 2017 As National School Choice Week.","description":"This resolution proclaims January 22 through 28, 2017 as National School Choice Week.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-01-19","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 1 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2017-01-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR4/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25361","sponsor":"Ruth Briggs King"},
{"bill_id":920712,"bill_number":"HB44","title":"An Act To Amend Title 25 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Manufactured Housing.","description":"This bill requires a landlord to obtain from a tenant seeking to rent or renew a lease of a lot in a manufactured housing community a paper or electronic copy of the manufactured home's title or an original, signed statement from the tenant affirming that the tenant is the owner of the manufactured home and describing how the tenant obtained the home.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-19","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (Manufactured Housing) in House with 5 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2017-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB44/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25404","sponsor":"Paul Baumbach"},
{"bill_id":921856,"bill_number":"SB17","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Anatomical Gifts.","description":"This bill provides for research or transplantation of organs and other anatomical gifts as authorized under federal law among donors who have tested positive for exposure to HIV and intended recipients who have also tested positive for exposure to HIV. Delaware is currently the only state that has laws prohibiting the use of HIV positive organs for HIV positive recipients entirely, including the use of organs as part of a research protocol.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-25","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB17/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25408","sponsor":"Bryan Townsend"},
{"bill_id":929763,"bill_number":"HB50","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To School Nurses.","description":"This Act seeks to ensure that every public school in the State has a school nurse. This Act provides a mechanism to allow a district or a charter school that currently does not have a school nurse to receive state funds. This Act also permits a district to levy a tax under § 1902(b), Title 14, known as a match tax, to assist those districts that hire a school nurse as a result of this Act to pay for the local share of that school nurse.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-24","last_action":"Assigned to Appropriations Committee in House","last_action_date":"2017-03-21","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB50/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25411","sponsor":"Earl Jaques"},
{"bill_id":929862,"bill_number":"HB49","title":"An Act To Amend Titles 14 And 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To School Safety.","description":"This Act requires all new school construction and schools undergoing major renovations to incorporate the following safety features: a secured vestibule to be used as the primary entrance to screen visitors, installation of ballistic resistant glass or other ballistic resistant materials in all areas used to screen visitors, installation of a panic button or intruder alert system, and classroom doors that can be locked on the outside with a key or magnetic card locking system. Further, the Act provides that the Office of Management and Budget Facilities Management Section shall coordinate a review of construction plans with the Department of Homeland Security to verify compliance with this Act and evaluate the security and safety of new schools and schools planning major renovations. This Act shall be known as the Representative Joseph E. Miro School Safety Act.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-06-14","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-06-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB49/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26402","sponsor":"Earl Jaques"},
{"bill_id":929960,"bill_number":"HCR5","title":"Extending The Reporting Date Of The Task Force To Review Financial Management Procedures Of Volunteer Fire Companies.","description":"This resolution extends the due date of the findings and recommendations report of the Task Force to Review Financial Management Procedures of Volunteer Fire Companies from January 31, 2017 to February 28, 2017.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-01-26","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 1 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2017-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR5/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25409","sponsor":"Daniel Short"},
{"bill_id":930059,"bill_number":"HB48","title":"An Act To Amend Title 10 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Juvenile Expungements.","description":"This bill fixes a drafting error in Senate Bill 198 of the 148th General Assembly that inadvertently made it harder for juveniles to get mandatory expungements by adding the term violent misdemeanor as an excepting factor that would prevent a youth from receiving an expungement. Previously, violent misdemeanors were never included in the states statute regarding mandatory expungements. The bill also strikes the definition of violent misdemeanor, which is no longer applicable to the states juvenile expungement statute.The phrase sex offense was added after the word felony for clarity and to mirror the definition in § 1016. No substantive change is made by this clarification.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-18","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-05-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB48/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25415","sponsor":"James Johnson"},
{"bill_id":930154,"bill_number":"HB51","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Fees For Educator Licensure.","description":"In 2016, the Legislature provided a reimbursement for teachers employed in Delaware who had to pay the 1-time licensure fee. By using \"teacher\", we inadvertently excluded specialists including school media specialists, school counselors, school nurses, et cetera. This Bill changes \"teacher\" to \"educator\" to include specialists and other educators.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-18","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-05-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB51/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25418","sponsor":"Kimberly Williams"},
{"bill_id":930248,"bill_number":"HB47","title":"An Act To Amend Title 15 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Absentee Voting.","description":"This bill removes the notary requirement for requests for absentee ballots. Delaware is the only state that requires a notary to authorize a voter's affidavit for an absentee ballot. In some cases, the potential voter may have to pay for the notary and Delaware essentially charges them to vote.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-07-28","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-07-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB47/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25413","sponsor":"Lyndon Yearick"},
{"bill_id":930482,"bill_number":"SB20","title":"An Act Concurring In A Proposed Amendment To Article Viii Of The Delaware Constitution Relating To The Transportation Trust Fund.","description":"This Act is the second 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. The first leg, Senate Bill No. 166 of the 148th General Assembly, was adopted by two-thirds of the members elected to the General Assembly and publicized in accordance with Article XVI, § 1 of the Delaware Constitution. 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":"2017-05-18","last_action":"Enact w/o Sign by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-05-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB20/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25419","sponsor":"Gregory Lavelle"},
{"bill_id":930708,"bill_number":"SB19","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Creation Of A Pilot Program For Disadvantaged Students In Early Primary Grades Focused On Reduced Class Size And An Intensive Learning Experience.","description":"Some students from disadvantaged backgrounds arrive at school lacking the same vocabulary and word recognition skills of their peers, putting them at a disadvantage when developing literacy skills in primary grades. In analyzing this disparity, studies have shown that the third grade is a critical turning point in educational development and that students who are not preforming at grade level by this point will continue to fall behind their peers at an increasingly rapid pace.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-01-24","last_action":"Amendment SA 1 to SB 19 - Introduced and Placed With Bill","last_action_date":"2018-06-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB19/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25412","sponsor":"Harris McDowell"},
{"bill_id":930934,"bill_number":"SB18","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Requiring That Each School Year Begin 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 Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-24","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Education Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2017-01-24","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB18/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25410","sponsor":"Gerald Hocker"},
{"bill_id":932150,"bill_number":"HCR7","title":"Recognizing The Easterseals/ Cai Volleyball Challenge And The Volleyball Ambassador, Journey Parson, In The 12th Year Of Democrat And Republican Team Participation.","description":"This resolution recognizes the Easterseals/ CAI Volleyball Challenge occurring February 24-26, 2017, at William Penn High School, an event that raises funds for an organization providing services and support to Delawareans with disabilities or special needs and their families.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-01-26","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 1 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2017-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR7/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25425","sponsor":"Valerie Longhurst"},
{"bill_id":932272,"bill_number":"HB53","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.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-05-10","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-05-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB53/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25424","sponsor":"Joseph Miro"},
{"bill_id":932404,"bill_number":"HB52","title":"An Act Authorizing The Conveyance Of The State Of Delaware's Interest In Certain Lands Located In New Castle County, Delaware.","description":"Currently, Rockford Falls Partners, LLC owns the majority of the Bancroft Mills site in Wilmington, Delaware. Delawares Division of Parks and Recreation owns a smaller portion of the Bancroft Mills site that the State acquired with the intent of having it serve as an entrance, river crossing and parking area for Alapocas Run State Park. There is currently inadequate public access and parking onsite to meet recreational needs in this portion of the park.This bill authorizes DNREC to engage in a land swap with Rockford Falls Partners. The state will convey 1.53 acres of its land to Rockford Falls Partners, and will receive in exchange 3.92 acres of land and river bottom bordering the Brandywine Creek at the Bancroft Mills site, and an easement in perpetuity allowing vehicle, bike, and foot traffic across Rockford Falls property for purposes of accessing state park land. Rockford Falls will further agree to create and maintain a 25 space parking lot and a lawn on the State land at the park entrance, as well as installing a restroom facility and renovating an old train platform for use as a rentable pavilion in the park. This land swap was approved by the Open Space Council on December 7, 2016.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-13","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB52/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25423","sponsor":"Gerald Brady"},
{"bill_id":932536,"bill_number":"HB55","title":"An Act To Amend The Delaware Code Relating To School Attendance.","description":"This Act increases the age requirement for compulsory school attendance in Delaware from 16 to 18 years of age. The age increase is phased in over a two-year period; accordingly, there is a one-year interim period where the compulsory school attendance age requirement will be 17 years old.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-25","last_action":"Assigned to Appropriations Committee in House","last_action_date":"2017-05-11","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB55/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25422","sponsor":"Debra Heffernan"},
{"bill_id":934147,"bill_number":"HB61","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":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-09-14","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-09-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB61/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25432","sponsor":"Paul Baumbach"},
{"bill_id":934198,"bill_number":"HB54","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.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-26","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Economic Development/Banking/Insurance/Commerce Committee in House","last_action_date":"2017-01-26","committee":"Economic Development/Banking/Insurance/Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB54/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25427","sponsor":"Helene Keeley"},
{"bill_id":934250,"bill_number":"HCR8","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 Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-26","last_action":"Tabled in Committee","last_action_date":"2018-06-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR8/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25428","sponsor":"John Kowalko"},
{"bill_id":934302,"bill_number":"HB59","title":"An Act To Amend Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Licensure As A Journeyperson Electrician.","description":"This bill clarifies that all journeyperson applicants of sufficient age who successfully complete any apprenticeship program approved by the Board, and successfully pass the final exam associated with the Board approved program, should be treated equally for purpose of licensure. Currently the Board grants a journeyperson license only to applicants who receive one of a limited number of Department of Labor certificates of completion, despite completing the same program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-26","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Sunset Committee (Policy Analysis & Government Accountability) Committee in House","last_action_date":"2017-01-26","committee":"Sunset Committee (Policy Analysis & Government Accountability)","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB59/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25433","sponsor":"Quinton Johnson"},
{"bill_id":934353,"bill_number":"HCR9","title":"Recognizing The Month Of February 2017 As \"african American History Month\" And Requesting The Governor Issue A Proclamation For The Occasion.","description":"This House Concurrent Resolution recognizes February 2017 as African American History Month. It also requests the Governor issue a proclamation declaring the same and encouraging State agencies and all Delawareans to observe the occasion with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-01-26","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 18 YES 2 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2017-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR9/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25435","sponsor":"Charles Potter"},
{"bill_id":934403,"bill_number":"HB58","title":"An Act To Amend Title 25 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Solar Photovoltaic Systems And Restrictive Covenants.","description":"This Bill enables the use of roof or ground mounted solar systems on privately owned residential dwellings by making covenants or other restrictions that effectively prohibit or unreasonably restrict the installation of solar photovoltaic systems in Delaware void and unenforceable, regardless of the date recorded. This Bill also explains that it is the policy of the State of Delaware to protect the public health, safety, and welfare by encouraging the development and use of renewable resources and to remove obstacles thereto. This Bill further provides for costs and reasonable attorneys' fees to be awarded to the prevailing party in any litigation arising under the provisions of this Section. This Bill does not render void and unenforceable reasonable restrictions on roof or ground mounted solar systems.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-01-26","last_action":"Defeated By House. Votes: 17 YES 22 NO 1 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2017-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB58/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25431","sponsor":"Kimberly Williams"},
{"bill_id":934453,"bill_number":"HB57","title":"An Act To Amend Title 6 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Limited Liability Companies.","description":"In an attempt to obey federal law, to coordinate with the federal law enforcement agencies, and to assist Delaware registered agents who form LLCs to avoid severe federal fines, this bill attempts to prevent the use of our Limited Liability Act by persons, businesses, groups and nations identified by federal agencies as a threat to this country. Listed entities on OFAC sanctions lists are narcotics traffickers, terrorists, or criminal enterprises with whom federal law forbids Americans from doing business. The means of meeting these objectives is by requiring screening of potential clients (applicants) by companies who are registered agents approved by this State to represent clients who form LLCs. No sanctions will be employed to obtain cooperation, unless the Secretary of State, who already has the authority to deal with registered agents, finds that they are not cooperating.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-03-15","last_action":"Adopted in lieu of the original bill HB 57, and Assigned to Judiciary Committee in House","last_action_date":"2018-03-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB57/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26302","sponsor":"John Kowalko"},
{"bill_id":934503,"bill_number":"HB56","title":"An Act Concurring In A Proposed Amendment To Article Iv, Section 37 Of The Delaware Constitution Of 1897, As Amended, Relating To The Court On The Judiciary.","description":"This Act is the second leg of a constitutional amendment that would add the Chief Magistrate to the Court on the Judiciary. 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 amendment makes it so that the presiding judge of each of the six state courts serves as a member.","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2017-05-10","last_action":"Enact w/o Sign by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-05-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB56/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25434","sponsor":"John Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":934551,"bill_number":"HB60","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":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-26","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Education Committee in House","last_action_date":"2017-01-26","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB60/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25429","sponsor":"John Kowalko"},
{"bill_id":934617,"bill_number":"SCR4","title":"Designating February 6, 2017 As \"ronald Reagan Day\" In The State Of Delaware","description":"Designating February 6, 2017 as \"Ronald Reagan Day\" in Delaware","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-01-26","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 1 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2017-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR4/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25420","sponsor":"Colin Bonini"},
{"bill_id":934679,"bill_number":"SB8","title":"An Act To Amend The Home Rule Charter Of The City Of Wilmington Relating To The City Auditor.","description":"This Act makes the Wilmington city auditor an elected position beginning with the 2018 election. This Act also provides for the city auditor to serve a 4 year term and for vacancies in the office to be filled by Wilmington city council. Additionally, this Act makes clear that the city auditor is the head of the auditing department and is to exercise independent control of the department; however, the auditor is to annually report to the mayor, council, and the public on the audits performed. Amendments made by this Act may require action by Wilmington City Council to conform City Ordinances to the Charter.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-01-26","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Judicial & Community Affairs Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2017-01-26","committee":"Judicial & Community Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB8/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25421","sponsor":"Robert Marshall"},
{"bill_id":934739,"bill_number":"SB21","title":"An Act To Amend Title 3 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Agriculture.","description":"This bill vests the authority for regulating seed in Delaware with the Delaware Department of Agriculture and repeals any inconsistent act or parts of acts.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-06-08","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-06-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB21/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25426","sponsor":"Bruce Ennis"},
{"bill_id":988542,"bill_number":"HB68","title":"An Act To Amend The Charter Of The City Of Delaware City.","description":"This bill amends the Charter of the City of Delaware City. Section 1 aligns the City of Delaware Citys Charter Section 8-04 with the law of the State of Delaware, HB 395, by setting the maximum deadline for registration at 30 days prior to a municipal election, special election, and referenda. Section 2 amends the City of Delaware Citys Charter Section 3-06 and changes the timing for conducting oaths of office for the Mayor and Councilpersons of the City of Delaware City. Section 3 amends the City of Delaware Citys Charter Section 4-01 and eliminates the predetermined time for the meeting of the Property Assessment Board. Section 4 amends the City of Delaware Citys Charter Section 11-01 and extends the term limits for the Planning Commission members.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-18","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-05-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB68/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25453","sponsor":"Valerie Longhurst"},
{"bill_id":988585,"bill_number":"HB62","title":"An Act To Amend The Charter Of The City Of Harrington Relating To City Elected Offices And City Finances.","description":"This Act amends the City of Harrington Charter to impose term limits on Mayor (2 terms) and Council Members (3 terms).","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-06-08","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-06-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB62/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25439","sponsor":"William Outten"},
{"bill_id":988630,"bill_number":"HB65","title":"An Act To Amend Title 13 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Child Support.","description":"In many circumstances persons who owe child support have received monetary awards in the form of a court settlement, verdict, judgment, or under a workers compensation award. This Bill requires a prevailing litigant to advise his attorney or insurance carrier of any outstanding child support arrears owed and directs the attorney, insurance carrier or other paying agent to pay the proceeds up to the arrears owed to DCSS to satisfy any outstanding arrearages owed to the custodian. If child support arrears or retroactive support is owed, the lien, up to the amount of child support arrears or retroactive support owed, must first be paid before any funds (excluding the first $1,000 of net proceeds) may be released to the prevailing party.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-03-09","last_action":"Tabled in Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB65/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25442","sponsor":"Timothy Dukes"},
{"bill_id":988678,"bill_number":"HB64","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":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-09-08","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-09-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB64/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25449","sponsor":"Ruth Briggs King"},
{"bill_id":988727,"bill_number":"HB63","title":"An Act Proposing An Amendment To Article V Of The Delaware Constitution Relating To Voting.","description":"This Act is a first leg of a constitutional amendment that would eliminate from the Delaware Constitution the limitations as to when an individual 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 Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-03-09","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (House Administration) in House with 3 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB63/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25445","sponsor":"Earl Jaques"},
{"bill_id":988773,"bill_number":"HB66","title":"An Act To Amend Title 30 Of The Delaware Code Related To Tax Administration.","description":"Section 1 of this Act provides that the statute of limitations period for a substantial underpayment of a license fee or gross receipts tax will commence at the end of the period for which the license is issued, in order to parallel the normal limitations period for the assessment of an underpayment of this type of tax. Section 2 of this Act provides that notice of a judgment must have been provided to the taxpayer not later than the date of the notice given prior to the revocation of a professional license resulting from non-payment of taxes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-18","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-05-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB66/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25455","sponsor":"Helene Keeley"},
{"bill_id":988821,"bill_number":"HB69","title":"An Act To Amend Title 9 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The New Castle County Audit Committee.","description":"This bill amends Title 9, Chapter 14 of the Delaware Code relating to New Castle County and the members of the Audit Committee, and provides that Audit Committee members' term of service is four years, instead of one year, provided, however, that the terms of any reconstituted committee shall be established in a staggered manner. This revision will lead to increased continuity, stability, and productivity of the Audit Committee.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-06-01","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-06-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB69/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25457","sponsor":"James Johnson"},
{"bill_id":988866,"bill_number":"HB67","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":"Stricken","status_date":"2017-03-09","last_action":"Stricken in House","last_action_date":"2018-06-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB67/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25452","sponsor":"Earl Jaques"},
{"bill_id":988914,"bill_number":"HB72","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Freedom Of Information Act.","description":"This Act would remove the broad exemption that the University of Delaware and Delaware State University currently receive under the state Freedom of Information Act. In recognition of the sensitive nature of some records held by public universities, this Act would also add some specific exemptions for public universities. Specifically, confidential letters or statements related to admission, employment or honors would not be a public record for purposes of FOIA. Universities would not be required to disclose scholarly research or information related thereto where such information is of a proprietary nature. Finally, certain information related to fundraising activities would be protected from disclosure. Delawares FOIA, as currently written, already exempts personally identifiable student information protected by the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-03-09","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to House Administration Committee in House","last_action_date":"2017-03-09","committee":"Administration","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB72/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25458","sponsor":"John Kowalko"},
{"bill_id":988962,"bill_number":"HB71","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Financial Disclosure For 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 Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-06-26","last_action":"Assigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2018-06-26","committee":"Elections & Government Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB71/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25456","sponsor":"John Kowalko"},
{"bill_id":989007,"bill_number":"HB70","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Educational Requirements.","description":"Under current educational standards, students are no longer required to be taught cursive writing and many schools have abandoned teaching cursive writing to students. As cursive writing is still an imperative skill in many professions, this bill makes teaching cursive writing a requirement for all public schools in Delaware.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-08-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-08-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB70/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25454","sponsor":"Andria Bennett"},
{"bill_id":993794,"bill_number":"HB81","title":"An Act To Amend Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Insurance.","description":"This legislation revises § 5006 of the Insurance Code to track the National Association of Insurance Commissioners Model Holding Company Act with respect to the Commissioners power to examine insurers and have access to books and records of insurers in order to ensure compliance with the Holding Company Act.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-08-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-08-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB81/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25481","sponsor":"Bryon Short"},
{"bill_id":993797,"bill_number":"HB73","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 compensation for coincident hours of work.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-03-15","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (House Administration) in House with 4 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB73/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25465","sponsor":"Ruth Briggs King"},
{"bill_id":993800,"bill_number":"SB25","title":"An Act Concurring In A Proposed Amendment To Article Iv Of The Delaware Constitution Relating To The Appointment Of Judges.","description":"This Act is the second 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. The first leg, Senate Bill No. 275 from the 148th General Assembly, was adopted by two-thirds of the members elected to the General Assembly and publicized in accordance with Article XVI, § 1 of the Delaware Constitution.","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2017-04-06","last_action":"Enact w/o Sign by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB25/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25446","sponsor":"Margaret Henry"},
{"bill_id":993803,"bill_number":"HB80","title":"An Act To Amend Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Insurance.","description":"This Act replaces existing Chapter 83 of the Delaware Insurance Code and sets forth the permissible uses of credit information in rating personal insurance. This Act also prohibits insurance companies from increasing rates on current customers solely for having reached the age of 75 or above or for having a change in marital status due to the death of a spouse.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-08-01","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-08-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB80/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25896","sponsor":"Charles Paradee"},
{"bill_id":993807,"bill_number":"SB24","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Medical Marijuana.","description":"This Act removes the requirement that a psychiatrist be the physician who signs the written certification in support of an applicant's application for medical marijuana and adds anxiety to the list of debilitating conditions which a person can have to be eligible for medical marijuana. This Act also makes technical corrections to the statute.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-07-12","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-07-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB24/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25447","sponsor":"Margaret Henry"},
{"bill_id":993810,"bill_number":"HB77","title":"An Act To Amend Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Department Of Insurance Offices.","description":"This legislation authorizes the Department to operate its principal office in the Dover area and an additional branch office in Sussex County.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-08-01","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-08-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB77/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25474","sponsor":"Bryon Short"},
{"bill_id":993813,"bill_number":"HB82","title":"An Act To Amend Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Board Of Mental Health And Chemical Dependency Professionals.","description":"Sections 1-4 clarify the type of supervised experience applicants are required to obtain in order to be qualified for licensure and eliminates the requirement that reciprocal applicants be certified by a national organization prior to being qualified for licensure. Additionally, section 2 eliminates a pending criminal charge as a basis to deny licensure.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-02","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB82/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25488","sponsor":"Peter Schwartzkopf"},
{"bill_id":993817,"bill_number":"SB26","title":"An Act To Amend Title 30 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Business Tax Credits And Deductions.","description":"This Act creates a one-time $100 tax credit per unit for any business purchasing and placing an automatic external defibrillator in service in the State.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-05-09","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-05-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB26/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25451","sponsor":"Margaret Henry"},
{"bill_id":993820,"bill_number":"SB22","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Service Pensions For Certain State Employees.","description":"This bill establishes a 20 year retirement for correction officers and specified peace officers. The bill amends the multiplier for calculation of state employee pension benefits for correction officers and specified peace officers from either 1.85%, 2.0% or 2.45% to a uniform 2.5% for the first 20 years, plus 3.5% for years beyond 20 years. The increased multipliers reflect increased costs, reduced benefits and the need to recruit and retain qualified and competent correction officers and specified peace officers with a modernized pension benefit. In addition, this bill amends the employee contribution for all correction officers and specified peace officers to a uniform 7%. Specified peace officers means (1) Probation and parole officers employed by the Department of Correction; (2) Capitol Police officers; (3) Department of Natural Resources police officers; (4) University of Delaware Police; (5) State Fire Marshal officers; (6) Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Enforcement agents; (7) Justice of the Peace Court constables; and (8) Probation and parole officers in the Serious Juvenile Offender Unit and senior probation officers employed by the Division of Services for Children, Youth, and their Families.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-03-16","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Finance Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2017-03-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB22/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25436","sponsor":"Bruce Ennis"},
{"bill_id":993824,"bill_number":"SB33","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Resisting Arrest.","description":"This Act is a companion to Senate Bill No. 34. Senate Bill No. 34, in pertinent part, eliminates several aggravating factors under Delaware's controlled substances laws. This Act retains and codifies one of those aggravating factors, § 4751A(1)e.2. of Title 16, as a separate crime.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-03-16","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Judicial & Community Affairs Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2017-03-16","committee":"Judicial & Community Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB33/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25485","sponsor":"Margaret Henry"},
{"bill_id":993827,"bill_number":"HCR11","title":"Proclaiming March 17, 2017 As \"phelan-mcdermid Syndrome Awareness Day\" In Delaware.","description":"This resolution proclaims March 17, 2017 as \"Phelan-McDermid Syndrome Awareness Day\" in Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-15","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2017-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR11/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25469","sponsor":"Stephen Smyk"},
{"bill_id":993831,"bill_number":"SB23","title":"An Act To Amend Title 25 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Rent Justification.","description":"Section 7042 of Title 25 of the Delaware Code lists the completion and cost of any capital improvements or rehabilitation work in a manufactured home community, as distinguished from ordinary repair, replacement, and maintenance, as a factor that may justify an increase in rent but only until the cost of the improvement has been fully recovered. Like Senate Substitute No. 2 for SB 23, this Act clarifies this provision by making the recovery of such capital improvement or rehabilitation work a fee under § 7008, the fee section of this chapter, so that it is a separate charge from rent and provides notice requirements regarding the fee. This Act provides a revised definition of capital improvement and rehabilitation work. This definition is placed in the definitions section of Chapter 70. Chapter 70 defines rent as including fees, preserving a community owners ability to enforce payment of the fee. By identifying this assessment as a fee, it is clearly identified as separate from a base rent increase.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-06-07","last_action":"Adopted in lieu of the original bill SB 23, and Assigned to Judicial & Community Affairs Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2018-06-07","committee":"Judicial & Community Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB23/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26779","sponsor":"Bruce Ennis"},
{"bill_id":993834,"bill_number":"SB31","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":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-17","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB31/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25461","sponsor":"Gary Simpson"},
{"bill_id":993838,"bill_number":"HB78","title":"An Act To Amend Title 15 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Elections.","description":"This Act improves the enforcement mechanisms related to Delawares campaign finance disclosure laws in four ways.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-16","last_action":"Amendment HA 1 to HB 78 - Introduced and Placed With Bill","last_action_date":"2017-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB78/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25476","sponsor":"Kimberly Williams"},
{"bill_id":993841,"bill_number":"HB76","title":"An Act To Amend Chapters 198 And 200, Volume 78 Of The Laws Of Delaware Relating To Foreclosures.","description":"This Act extends the Office of Foreclosure Prevention and Automatic Residential Foreclosure Mediation Program an additional two years, from January 18, 2018 until January 18, 2020.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-07-17","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-07-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB76/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25472","sponsor":"Helene Keeley"},
{"bill_id":993843,"bill_number":"HR5","title":"Extending The Reporting Date Of The Task Force To Review And Recommend Noise Control Laws In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This resolution extends the due date of the final report of the Task Force to Review and Recommend Noise Control Laws in the State of Delaware from January 1, 2017 to April 30, 2017.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-15","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2017-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HR5/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25443","sponsor":"Stephen Smyk"},
{"bill_id":993847,"bill_number":"SCR3","title":"Proclaiming The Month Of April 2017 As Sikh Awareness And Appreciation Month In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution proclaims the month of April 2017 as Sikh Awareness and Appreciation Month in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-16","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2017-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR3/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25483","sponsor":"Bryan Townsend"},
{"bill_id":993850,"bill_number":"SB34","title":"An Act To Amend The Delaware Code Relating To Controlled Substance Offenses.","description":"This Act addresses issues identified following the enactment of the Ned Carpenter Act, 78 Del. Laws, ch. 13, in 2011. Specifically, Sections 1 through 14 of this Act do the following:","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-03-16","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Judicial & Community Affairs Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2017-03-16","committee":"Judicial & Community Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB34/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25486","sponsor":"Margaret Henry"},
{"bill_id":993853,"bill_number":"HB79","title":"An Act To Amend Title 15 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Registration Of Voters.","description":"Section 1 of this Act updates Delawares existing Motor Voter Program to adopt an automatic voter registration process. Currently, when Delawareans apply for, renew, or replace a drivers license or identification card, they must choose to register to vote, update an existing registration, or decline registration. This bill would require eligible voters to instead opt out of having their information automatically shared with the Delaware Department of Elections for registration. Six states and the District of Columbia have enacted similar opt out policies.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-03-16","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to House Administration Committee in House","last_action_date":"2017-03-16","committee":"Administration","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB79/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25480","sponsor":"David Bentz"},
{"bill_id":993856,"bill_number":"SB32","title":"An Act To Amend Title 25 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Mortgages.","description":"This Act establishes a procedure by which a mortgagee that 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":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-08-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-08-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB32/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25463","sponsor":"Margaret Henry"},
{"bill_id":993861,"bill_number":"HCR10","title":"Recognizing March 2017 As National Eye Donor Month & The 60th Anniversary Of Lions Eye Bank Of Delaware Valley.","description":"This House Concurrent Resolution recognizes March 2017 as Eye Donor Month in Delaware and recognizes the 60th anniversary of the Lions Eye Bank of Delaware Valley.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-16","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2017-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR10/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25459","sponsor":"Earl Jaques"},
{"bill_id":993863,"bill_number":"SB1","title":"An Act To Amend Title 4, Title 7, Title 10, Title 11, Title 14, Title 16, Title 18, Title 19, Title 21, Title 24, Title 25, Title 28, Title 29, Title 30, And Title 31 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Technical Corrections.","description":"In every December in the years 2010 through 2015, the Code Revisors provided the General Assembly with a list of potential technical corrections they identified as they revised the Delaware Code to reflect legislation enacted that year. While technical in nature, these changes are beyond the authority of the Code Revisors to make and can only be done by the General Assembly through legislation. After reviewing the 148 items provided for the years 2010 through 2015, the following changes included in this Act are identified as technical in nature and in need of correction. Of the other 99 items, many had already been corrected, some statutes no longer existed or were subsequently amended so that the correction is no longer necessary, and some would be substantive changes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-07-17","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-07-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB1/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25448","sponsor":"David McBride"},
{"bill_id":993866,"bill_number":"HB74","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Designated Caregivers For A Minor Qualifying Patient Under The Medical Marijuana Act.","description":"A minor child that is a qualifying patient may need, in addition to their parents, a designated caregiver who is not their parent when the parents work and cannot regularly get to school to administer medicine.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-03-15","last_action":"Tabled in Committee","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB74/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25466","sponsor":"Michael Ramone"},
{"bill_id":993870,"bill_number":"SR7","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":"2017-03-15","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2017-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SR7/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25468","sponsor":"David McBride"},
{"bill_id":993873,"bill_number":"HCR12","title":"Encouraging Delaware Departments And Agencies To Consider Citizens With Visual Impairments When Producing Electronic Information.","description":"This resolution encourages all Delaware departments and agencies to consider citizens with visual impairments when developing, maintaining, procuring, or using electronic information and technology.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-21","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2017-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR12/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25416","sponsor":"Ruth Briggs King"},
{"bill_id":993877,"bill_number":"SR8","title":"Relating To An Amendment To The Rules Of The Delaware State Senate.","description":"This Resolution adds the Veterans Affairs Committee to the list of standing committees contained in Senate Rule 19 of Senate Resolution No. 2.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-15","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2017-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SR8/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25473","sponsor":"David McBride"},
{"bill_id":993879,"bill_number":"HR6","title":"Celebrating The Week Of March 12th Through March 18th As Sunshine Week In Delaware.","description":"This resolution recognizes the week of March 12th through March 18th, 2017, as Sunshine Week in Delaware.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-16","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2017-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HR6/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25478","sponsor":"Peter Schwartzkopf"},
{"bill_id":993882,"bill_number":"HB75","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Freedom Of Information Act.","description":"This Act requires that all public bodies that are subject to the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act (\"FOIA\") respond to requests for information from persons who are not residents of Delaware. In doing so, this Act does not change the purpose of FOIA, which is to further the accountability of State government to the citizens of this State, who, as taxpayers, are funding the work of the public bodies. As such, this Act allows state agencies and public bodies to create higher fees for responses to FOIA requests from persons who are not residents of Delaware. This Act also allows persons who are not residents of Delaware to challenge the validity of an action by a public body and extends the deadline by which to do so. It clarifies that a public body can go into executive session to discuss any individual's qualifications to hold a job or pursue training, not just to discuss the qualifications of a resident of Delaware.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-03-15","last_action":"Tabled in Committee","last_action_date":"2017-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB75/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25462","sponsor":"Paul Baumbach"},
{"bill_id":996018,"bill_number":"HB84","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Fines, Costs, Penalties And Forfeitures.","description":"This bill provides that civil violations or penalties under subchapters IV and V of Delawares Uniform Controlled Substances Act in Title 16 are included as offenses whereby a $15 penalty is assessed for the Fund to Combat Violent Crimes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-06-08","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-06-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB84/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25496","sponsor":"John Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":996038,"bill_number":"HB85","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Charter Schools.","description":"This bill eliminates the use of an enrollment preference for students living within a 5-mile radius of a charter school. This change was supported by a majority vote of the Enrollment Preferences Task Force established by House Bill No. 90 of the 147th General Assembly. The Act will take effect immediately. For any charter school using the 5-mile preference at the time of enactment, the school is required to eliminate the preference through notification to the authorizer prior to the 2018-2019 school year. The bill allows a new preference for students located in the portion of the regular school district that is geographically contiguous with the location of the charter school.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2017-07-20","last_action":"Vetoed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-07-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB85/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25538","sponsor":"Kimberly Williams"},
{"bill_id":996058,"bill_number":"HJR4","title":"Establishing Delaware Certificates Of Multi-literacy To Honor And Recognize Delaware High School Students 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 no later than August 30, 2017.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-07-21","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-07-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HJR4/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25487","sponsor":"Joseph Miro"},
{"bill_id":996077,"bill_number":"SCR5","title":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation Study And Revise Emergency Evacuation Routes For The Beach Areas In Lower Sussex County.","description":"This concurrent resolution calls on the Department of Transportation (DelDOT) to study and revise as appropriate, the emergency evacuation routes for the beach areas in lower Sussex County.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-21","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR5/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25460","sponsor":"Gerald Hocker"},
{"bill_id":996096,"bill_number":"HCR15","title":"Commending Wendy Turner Representing The Brandywine School District For Being Selected As Delaware's State Teacher Of The Year For 2017 And Commending Each School District's Teacher Of The Year.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution commends the 2017 Delaware State Teacher of the Year, Wendy Turner, and all of the District Teachers of the Year.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-21","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2017-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR15/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25493","sponsor":"Earl Jaques"},
{"bill_id":996116,"bill_number":"HB83","title":"An Act To Amend Title 17 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Deldot Rights Of Way.","description":"This bill clarifies a county government authority to enact and enforce an ordinance affecting an area within a right of way and consistent with state code. Specifically, it enables a county government to enact an ordinance that concerns the maintenance of sidewalks in residential subdivisions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-03-21","last_action":"Tabled in Committee","last_action_date":"2017-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB83/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25491","sponsor":"Sean Matthews"},
{"bill_id":996136,"bill_number":"SCR6","title":"Commending The Delaware State Dental Society On The Achievements Of Its 14th Annual Give Kids A Smile Program Recognizing Its Continuing Efforts.","description":"This Resolution commends the Delaware State Dental Society on the success of its 14th Annual Give Kids a Smile Program and recognizes its continuing efforts to improve the dental health of Delawares children.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-21","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR6/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25495","sponsor":"David McBride"},
{"bill_id":996159,"bill_number":"HB87","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":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-08-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-08-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB87/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25499","sponsor":"Bryon Short"},
{"bill_id":996178,"bill_number":"HB86","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 of series limited liability companies.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-08-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-08-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB86/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25497","sponsor":"Bryon Short"},
{"bill_id":996202,"bill_number":"SB37","title":"An Act Proposing An Amendment To Article Ii Of The Delaware Constitution Relating To The Legislature.","description":"This Act is the first leg of a constitutional amendment that would require the same super-majority vote to amend a provision that results in the act's expiration on a certain date, also known as a \"sunset\" provision, as was required to pass the act in the first instance.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-03-21","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Executive Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2017-03-21","committee":"Executive","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB37/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25505","sponsor":"Brian Pettyjohn"},
{"bill_id":996214,"bill_number":"SB27","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Redistricting Of The General Assembly.","description":"To establish more transparency in government, and to strengthen citizens' faith in the election and redistricting processes that serve as the foundation of democracy in Delaware, this bill establishes an Independent Redistricting Commission for the State of Delaware. The Commission will be responsible for drawing the boundaries of Delaware's legislative districts every ten years, following each decennial census.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-04-05","last_action":"Assigned to House Administration Committee in House","last_action_date":"2017-04-06","committee":"Administration","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB27/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25500","sponsor":"Bryan Townsend"},
{"bill_id":996229,"bill_number":"SB28","title":"An Act To Amend Title 15 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Tax Returns Of The President And Vice President.","description":"This legislation promotes transparency and integrity at the highest levels of our democracy, by requiring that all candidates for President and Vice President of the United States file copies of their federal tax returns with the Delaware Department of Elections as a prerequisite for appearing on the ballot in the general election in Delaware.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-03-21","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (Elections & Government Affairs) in Senate with 3 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2017-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB28/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25501","sponsor":"Bryan Townsend"},
{"bill_id":996245,"bill_number":"SB38","title":"An Act To Amend Title 9 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Exemptions To Real Property Taxes For An Individual With A Disability.","description":"For purposes of clarity regarding Delaware's commitment to supporting Delawareans with disabilities, including military service-related disabilities, this Act codifies existing county-level tax exemptions. Absent this Act, Delaware will continue to be one of the only states, if not the only state, that is silent at the state level with regard to exemptions for service-related disabilities.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-08-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-08-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB38/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25506","sponsor":"Bryan Townsend"},
{"bill_id":996255,"bill_number":"SB30","title":"An Act To Amend Title 15 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Campaign Finance, Reporting, And Disclosure.","description":"This Act requires political committees to report a contributors occupation and employment information. This is already a requirement in federal campaign finance law. If only a contributors 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":"2017-03-21","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (Elections & Government Affairs) in Senate with 2 On Its Merits, 2 Unfavorable","last_action_date":"2017-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB30/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25503","sponsor":"Bryan Townsend"},
{"bill_id":996271,"bill_number":"SB29","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Public Integrity.","description":"This Act makes several changes to the law governing the conduct of members of the General Assembly, as a first step to addressing the troubling ethics scores Delaware received in the 2015 State Integrity Investigation by the Center for Public Integrity and Global Integrity.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-03-21","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Executive Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2017-03-21","committee":"Executive","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB29/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25502","sponsor":"Bryan Townsend"},
{"bill_id":996284,"bill_number":"SB36","title":"An Act To Amend Title 3 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Stray Livestock.","description":"This Act more effectively and efficiently clarifies the enforcement authority of the Department of Agriculture regarding livestock at large. The offenses will now be civil penalties rather than criminal fines, expenses for impoundment will be reimbursed by the violator, and other sources of media can be used to give public notice of impoundment or sale of any livestock at large. This Act is intended to penalize repeat offenders that knowingly let their livestock run at large.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-06-08","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-06-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB36/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25492","sponsor":"Gary Simpson"},
{"bill_id":996294,"bill_number":"SB35","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Adoption Of The Recognition Of Emergency Medical Services Personnel Licensure Interstate Compact Act.","description":"This Act enacts the Recognition of Emergency Medical Services Personnel Licensure Interstate Compact Act (\"REPLICA\"). With REPLICA, EMS personnel will be able to respond across state borders within the provision of their duties on a short term, intermittent basis on a privilege to practice under approved circumstances. REPLICA promotes compliance with the laws governing EMS personnel practice in each member state, home and remote, and gives states the ability to hold providers accountable from both. EMS personnel covered by REPLICA include those responding to calls for assistance across state lines as part of their duty, covering large scale planned events such as staffing concerts, sporting events, or large scale unplanned events where federal agencies are dispatched to support details, for example, wildland firefighting teams. REPLICA comes into effect on the date on which the compact statute is enacted into law in the 10th member state. Seven states have enacted REPLICA, including Virginia.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-09-15","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-09-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB35/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25489","sponsor":"Bruce Ennis"},
{"bill_id":996547,"bill_number":"HB90","title":"An Act To Amend Title 15 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Early Voting.","description":"This bill establishes in-person early voting for the State of Delaware. Registered voters will be allowed to vote in-person for at least 10 days prior to an election, up to and including the Saturday and Sunday immediately prior to the election at locations determined by the Commissioner. The Commissioner is also charged with determining whether such voting should occur by voting machine or paper ballot. All other procedures relating to conducting voting are the same as for election day voting. For statewide elections the statute directs that there must be at least one in-person polling place in each county, and an additional location in the city of Wilmington. This Act takes effect on January 1, 2020.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-06-21","last_action":"Assigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2018-06-21","committee":"Elections & Government Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB90/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25511","sponsor":"David Bentz"},
{"bill_id":996618,"bill_number":"HB89","title":"An Act To Amend Title 15 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Primary Elections.","description":"Section 1 of 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 (in presidential election years). The dates for submitting and withdrawing notification of candidacy have been adjusted accordingly. Section 2 of the bill changes the deadline for a minor political party selecting its candidate at the partys convention. Section 3 of the bill changes the deadline for filing certificates of nomination from September 1st to April 1st. Section 4 changes the closed period in which a voter is not allowed to change his or her political affiliation to match the 60-day limit in 15 Del. C. § 3189 for presidential primaries.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-04-04","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (Elections & Government Affairs) in Senate with 3 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2017-06-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB89/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25513","sponsor":"Stephanie Bolden"},
{"bill_id":996696,"bill_number":"HCR13","title":"Designating March 22, 2017, As \"rare Disease Day\" In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This House Concurrent Resolution recognizes March 22, 2017, as Rare Disease Day in Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-22","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2017-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR13/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25512","sponsor":"Paul Baumbach"},
{"bill_id":996806,"bill_number":"SB39","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 Legislative Oversight and 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.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-07-21","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-07-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB39/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25515","sponsor":"Jack Walsh"},
{"bill_id":996836,"bill_number":"SB7","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Delaware County And Municipal Police/firefighter Pension Plan.","description":"This Act provides county and municipal police and firefighters with the same pension burial benefit that is provided to state employees effective July 1, 2016. This Act is named for Wilmington Firefighters Captain Christopher M. Leach, Lieutenant Jerry W. Fickes, and Lieutenant Ardythe D. Hope, who lost their lives fighting a house fire on September 24, 2016.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-08-29","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-08-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB7/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25359","sponsor":"Harris McDowell"},
{"bill_id":997080,"bill_number":"HB88","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Salaries For Substitute Teachers.","description":"This Act allows for juniors and seniors majoring in education at a Delaware college or university to be paid $83 per day as substitute teachers, the same rate paid to those who hold a bachelor's degree but not a teaching license. This will encourage education students to gain some field experience, while also incentivizing a larger pool of potential substitute teachers to address a growing difficulty in finding qualified, reliable substitute teachers for our schools.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-16","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB88/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25521","sponsor":"Sean Matthews"},
{"bill_id":997119,"bill_number":"SCR9","title":"Recognizing The Month Of March 2017 As \"colorectal Cancer Awareness Month\".","description":"This Concurrent Resolution designates March 2017 as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-23","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR9/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25510","sponsor":"David McBride"},
{"bill_id":997157,"bill_number":"SCR10","title":"Recognizing The Week Of March 27 Through April 3 Of 2017 As Homelessness Awareness Week In Delaware","description":"This resolution recognizes the week of March 23 through April 3 of 2017 as Homelessness Awareness Week in Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-23","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2017-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR10/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25516","sponsor":"Brian Pettyjohn"},
{"bill_id":997196,"bill_number":"HB100","title":"An Act To Amend Titles 6, 16, 18, And 31 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Treatment For Substance Abuse.","description":"The denial by private and public health benefit administrators of adequate coverage for substance abuse treatment has been identified as a major source of failed treatment efforts by persons addicted to controlled substances. These denials have also been identified as a cause of the shortage of adequate treatment facilities in Delaware. This Act seeks to ensure that persons with private and public insurance coverage have the ability to insist that they receive the substance abuse coverage to which they are entitled by law and by their insurance plans. It does so by (1) allowing the Department of Justice to provide legal assistance where appropriate to persons seeking benefits from the states Medicaid program, traditional health plans, or from employer-funded health benefit plans (which are exempt from state regulation), (2) requiring the states Medicaid program and private insurance carriers to provide notice to persons who are denied substance abuse treatment of the possibility of legal assistance in challenging those claim denials, and (3) permitting the Department of Justice to use funds in its Consumer Protection Fund to offset the cost of providing medical and legal expertise to DOJ and the Department of Insurance for the purpose of assisting persons with controlled substance addictions who are seeking treatment. This Act contains a sunset provision so that the General Assembly can assess the impact of its provisions on private and public health care costs and effective treatment of substance abuse before making its provisions permanent.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-05-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB100/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25520","sponsor":"Helene Keeley"},
{"bill_id":997232,"bill_number":"SCR7","title":"Commemorating The Week Of March 19 Through 25 Of 2017 As Delaware Ag Week","description":"Commemorating the week of March 19 through 25, 2017 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":"2017-03-23","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2017-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR7/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25508","sponsor":"Brian Pettyjohn"},
{"bill_id":997274,"bill_number":"SB41","title":"An Act To Amend Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Coverage For Serious Mental Illness And Drug And Alcohol Dependency.","description":"In an effort to reduce overdose deaths relating to the growing epidemic of opioid addiction, this Act requires carriers to provide coverage for medically necessary inpatient treatment of alcohol and drug dependencies and prohibits carriers from imposing precertification, prior authorization, pre-admission screening, or referral requirements for the diagnosis and treatment, including in-patient treatment, of drug and alcohol dependencies. This Act also makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-05-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB41/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25518","sponsor":"Stephanie Hansen"},
{"bill_id":997289,"bill_number":"SB42","title":"An Act To Amend Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Addition Of Minor Licensed Children And Foster Children To Existing Motor Vehicle Policies.","description":"This Act permits individuals to add their resident minor child and foster child to their existing motor vehicle insurance policies as additional drivers.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-08-17","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-08-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB42/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25519","sponsor":"Brian Bushweller"},
{"bill_id":997304,"bill_number":"SB46","title":"An Act To Amend Title 25 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Self-service Storage Facilities.","description":"This legislation modernizes Delaware's Self-Service Storage Facility Act to account for the wide proliferation of online news and auction sites, as well as to establish frameworks for: (1) towing of certain property for which rent and other charges are in default; (2) use of information contained within property sold or otherwise disposed of; and (3) contractual provisions relating to limits on the value of stored property and to late fees, as well as transparency related to both.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-09-14","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-09-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB46/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25523","sponsor":"Bryan Townsend"},
{"bill_id":997321,"bill_number":"SB43","title":"An Act To Amend Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Licensure Of Art Therapists.","description":"This Act regulates the practice of art therapy placing control of the profession under the Board of Mental health and Chemical Dependency Professionals and amending Chapter 30 of Title 24 by adding Subchapter V. Professional Art Therapists. The Art Therapy Practice Act will serve and protect the public by defining the scope of practice of art therapy; setting minimum standards of qualification, education, training, and experience for art therapists; and maintaining certain standards in the delivery of art therapy services. This Act also requires the Board of Mental Health and Chemical Dependency to appoint one or more credentialed volunteer art therapists to advise and assist the Board in matters pertaining to art therapists.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-09-08","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-09-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB43/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25936","sponsor":"Gary Simpson"},
{"bill_id":997336,"bill_number":"SB40","title":"An Act To Amend Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Insurance Company Disclosure Requirements.","description":"This legislation adopts the NAICs Corporate Governance Annual Disclosure Model Act, and requires Delaware-domiciled insurers to provide to the Commissioner on an annual basis a summary of the insurers or insurance groups corporate governance structures, policies and practices to permit the Commissioner to gain and maintain an understanding of the insurers corporate governance framework.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-08-02","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-08-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB40/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25517","sponsor":"Brian Bushweller"},
{"bill_id":999918,"bill_number":"HB95","title":"An Act To Amend Title 7 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Ivory And Rhinoceros Horn.","description":"This Act prohibits 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. A violation of this Act or any rule, regulation, or order adopted under this Act is a misdemeanor subject to fines, imprisonment, or both, as specified in this Act. In addition to the specified criminal penalties, this Act authorizes the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (\"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 under this Act. This Act authorizes 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 not prohibited by federal law.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"Tabled in Committee","last_action_date":"2018-06-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB95/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25530","sponsor":"Sean Lynn"},
{"bill_id":999933,"bill_number":"HB92","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Financial Disclosure.","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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-03-06","last_action":"Amendment SA 3 to HB 92 - Introduced and Placed With Bill","last_action_date":"2018-04-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB92/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25535","sponsor":"Kimberly Williams"},
{"bill_id":999947,"bill_number":"HB98","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association.","description":"This Act establishes the ability to grant a waiver for participation in interscholastic sports when a child exercises the right for choice from one school to another school of choice provided the standards for the waiver are met. In addition, this Act takes into consideration a new charter school or newly added grades to a charter school.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-07-17","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-07-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB98/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25544","sponsor":"Earl Jaques"},
{"bill_id":999960,"bill_number":"SCR12","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 John C. Carney, Jr., 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 John C. Carney, Jr., Governor of the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR12/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25528","sponsor":"David McBride"},
{"bill_id":999976,"bill_number":"HB101","title":"An Act To Amend Title 6 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Tax On Limited Liability Companies.","description":"This Act increases State tax levied and imposed on both domestic and foreign limited liability companies. This increase generates additional revenue for the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (Revenue & Finance) in House with 7 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2017-06-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB101/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25546","sponsor":"John Kowalko"},
{"bill_id":999990,"bill_number":"HB91","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Controlled Substances.","description":"This Act would enhance the ability of the prescription monitoring program to make informed determinations as to prescribers who may be making extraordinary prescriptions of opiates or other controlled substances, and to refer such cases to law enforcement or professional licensing organizations for further review. The Act would also provide a more usable standard for provision of specified information to law enforcement agencies upon a showing of need.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-05-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB91/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25536","sponsor":"Michael Mulrooney"},
{"bill_id":1000005,"bill_number":"HCR14","title":"Recognizing The Week Of April 9 Through April 15, 2017, As National Library Week.","description":"This House Concurrent Resolution recognizes the week of April 9 through 15, 2017, as National Library Week.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR14/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25542","sponsor":"David Bentz"},
{"bill_id":1000021,"bill_number":"SCR14","title":"Honoring Dr. Vincent G. Lobo For His Medical Career Spanning Nearly Six Decades And His Outstanding Service As A Public-spirited Citizen Of The First State.","description":"This Resolution honors Dr. Vincent G. Lobo of Harrington and Bethany Beach for his long and distinguished career as a doctor of optometry, doctor of osteopathic medicine, and public-spirited citizen, and congratulates him upon his receipt of a prestigious award from his alma mater, the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR14/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25532","sponsor":"Gary Simpson"},
{"bill_id":1000037,"bill_number":"HB105","title":"An Act To Clarify Title 29, §6529 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Authority Of The Director Of The Office Of Management And Budget.","description":"This Act clarifies that the Director of the Office of Management and Budget has the authority to deposit Special Fund balances into the General Fund as a measure to control agency expenditures.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-04-21","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-04-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB105/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25550","sponsor":"Melanie Smith"},
{"bill_id":1000053,"bill_number":"HB102","title":"An Act To Amend Title 8 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Corporation Franchise Tax.","description":"This bill increases the maximum annual corporation franchise tax in the amount of $60,000, from $180,000 to $240,000.","status_desc":"Stricken","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"Stricken in House","last_action_date":"2018-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB102/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25547","sponsor":"John Kowalko"},
{"bill_id":1000068,"bill_number":"HB94","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Division Of Libraries.","description":"This bill updates the statute governing the Delaware Division of Libraries, revising terminology to reflect the varied roles of Delaware libraries in the 21st Century. The bill also codifies existing responsibilities of the Division of Libraries related to coordination of state library technology.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-07-19","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-07-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB94/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25540","sponsor":"Paul Baumbach"},
{"bill_id":1000082,"bill_number":"HB96","title":"An Act To Amend Titles 19 And 29 Of The Delaware Code And Chapter 298, Volume 80 Of The Laws Of Delaware Relating To Collective Bargaining For State Employees.","description":"This bill makes compensation a mandatory subject of bargaining for any group of employees who have joined together for purposes of collective bargaining and certified a labor organization to serve as their exclusive collective bargaining representative. The bill also eliminates any deadline for reaching an agreement pertaining to compensation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"Assigned to Appropriations Committee in House","last_action_date":"2017-05-11","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB96/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25541","sponsor":"Michael Mulrooney"},
{"bill_id":1000097,"bill_number":"HB93","title":"An Act To Amend Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Security Alarm Businesses And Security Alarm Systems.","description":"This Act provides clearer language concerning security alarm business license and identification requirements for both businesses and individuals; gives vendors a clearer understanding of prohibited acts, discipline and penalties; and grants the Professional Licensing Section the ability to promulgate regulations, conduct inspections and additional powers needed to oversee this chapter.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-07-17","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-07-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB93/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25539","sponsor":"John Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":1000110,"bill_number":"HR7","title":"Recognizing March 30, 2017 As \"doctors' Day\" In Delaware.","description":"This resolution designates March 30, 2017 as \"Doctors' Day\" to recognize the valuable contributions made by physicians in Delaware.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HR7/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25490","sponsor":"Joseph Miro"},
{"bill_id":1000122,"bill_number":"HB97","title":"An Act To Amend Chapter 51 Of Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Cosmetology And Barbering","description":"This Bill modifies the impact of criminal history on an applicant's eligibility for licensure. It gives the Board discretion to grant waivers for a felony convictions for crimes committed against a person where more than 3 years have elapsed, and more than 2 years have elapsed for other felonies. The Board is precluded from considering a conviction where more than 10 years have elapsed since date of conviction.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-08","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB97/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25543","sponsor":"James Johnson"},
{"bill_id":1000131,"bill_number":"SB47","title":"An Act To Amend Title 25 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Manufactured Home Owners And Community Owners Act.","description":"This Act requires that if a home owner association has made an offer under this section and 2 years have passed since the community owner first provided notice of the decision to sell, transfer, or convey the manufactured home community, the notice and right of first offer process in this section must start again before an ownership interest in the community can be sold, transferred, or conveyed. This Act also allows the home owner association to make a counter offer any time a third party makes an offer higher than the alternative price offered by the home owner association.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-06-14","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (Manufactured Housing) in House with 3 Favorable, 1 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB47/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25545","sponsor":"Brian Bushweller"},
{"bill_id":1000151,"bill_number":"SB49","title":"An Act To Amend Title 6 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Homeless Persons.","description":"An individual's housing status should not be a basis for discrimination. This bill establishes a \"Homeless Individual's Bill of Rights\" that provides rights to protections for individuals experiencing homelessness, including protections from discrimination while in public and while seeking access to housing, employment, and temporary shelter. This bill vests important investigatory and enforcement authority with the State's Division of Human Relations and the State Human Relations Commission, similar to their roles with Delaware's Equal Accommodations Law and Delaware's Fair Housing Act.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Judicial & Community Affairs Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":"Judicial & Community Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB49/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25549","sponsor":"Bryan Townsend"},
{"bill_id":1000174,"bill_number":"SB51","title":"An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Electronic Communication Devices And Penalties.","description":"This Act clarifies the definition of \"subsequent offense\" to mean a like offense occurring within 3 years of the former offense.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-17","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB51/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25551","sponsor":"Brian Pettyjohn"},
{"bill_id":1000693,"bill_number":"HB108","title":"An Act To Amend Title 30 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Personal Income Tax.","description":"This bill lowers the tax rate by .05%. Also, it 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%.","status_desc":"Stricken","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Stricken in House","last_action_date":"2017-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB108/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25555","sponsor":"John Kowalko"},
{"bill_id":1000723,"bill_number":"HB115","title":"An Act To Amend Chapter 18, Title 22 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Municipal Special Development Districts.","description":"This Act amends the definition of \"municipality\" in 22 Del. C. 1801(4) to allow the City of Dover to take advantage of the economic development opportunities afforded by Municipal Special Development Districts, and enables such municipality to pledge the special tax levied on the property in the special development district to the payment of bonds issued by other issuers in the State for the purposes of the municipal special development district financing act.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-05-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB115/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25558","sponsor":"William Carson"},
{"bill_id":1000753,"bill_number":"HB117","title":"An Act To Amend Chapter 17, Title 22 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Municipal Tax Increment Financing.","description":"This Act amends the definition of municipality in the Municipal Tax Increment Financing Act to allow the City of Dover to take advantage of the economic development opportunities afforded by the Municipal Tax Increment Financing Act, and enables such municipality to pledge the tax levied on the tax increment to the payment of bonds issued by other issuers in the State for the purposes of the Municipal Tax Increment Financing Act.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-05-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB117/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25560","sponsor":"William Carson"},
{"bill_id":1000787,"bill_number":"HB116","title":"An Act To Amend The Charter Of The City Of Dover To Provide For Certain Matters Relating To Levy And Collection Of Special Ad Valorem Taxes, Special Taxes, And Ad Valorem Taxes In Connection With A Municipal Tax Increment Financing And A Municipal Development Districts Financing.","description":"This Act amends the Charter of the City of Dover to allow the City Council of Dover to levy and collect special ad valorem taxes, special taxes, and ad valorem taxes in amounts it deems necessary for any municipal tax increment financing under the Municipal Tax Increment Financing Act and any municipal development districts under the Municipal Special Development District Financing Act.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-05-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB116/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25559","sponsor":"William Carson"},
{"bill_id":1000816,"bill_number":"HB106","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 of $250,000 with a rate of 7.85%.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Amendment HA 1 to HB 106 - Introduced and Placed With Bill","last_action_date":"2018-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB106/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25553","sponsor":"John Kowalko"},
{"bill_id":1000846,"bill_number":"HB119","title":"An Act To Amend Title 9 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Special Development Districts.","description":"This legislation will allow Kent County to utilize Special Development District tax financing, an economic development tool which New Castle County already possesses.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-05-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB119/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25562","sponsor":"William Carson"},
{"bill_id":1000875,"bill_number":"HB118","title":"An Act To Amend Title 9 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Tax Increment Financing.","description":"This legislation will allow Kent County to utilize Tax Increment Financing (TIF), an economic development tool which New Castle County already possesses.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-05-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB118/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25561","sponsor":"William Carson"},
{"bill_id":1000903,"bill_number":"HB107","title":"An Act To Amend Title 30 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Personal Income Tax.","description":"This bill creates two new tax brackets at $125,000 with a rate of 7.10%, and $250,000 with a rate of 7.85%. Also, the bill provides a tiered reduction of the otherwise available itemized deduction based upon the individual's taxable income.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Amendment HA 1 to HB 107 - Introduced and Placed With Bill","last_action_date":"2017-06-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB107/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25554","sponsor":"John Kowalko"},
{"bill_id":1001444,"bill_number":"HB109","title":"An Act To Amend Title 30 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Personal Income Tax.","description":"This bill lowers the current tax rate by .05% for each bracket. The bill 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"Amendment HA 1 to HB 109 - Introduced and Placed With Bill","last_action_date":"2017-06-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB109/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25569","sponsor":"John Kowalko"},
{"bill_id":1001466,"bill_number":"HB120","title":"An Act To Amend Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Insurance Coverage Of Certain Cancer Treatments.","description":"This Act requires health insurance policies to cover any medically appropriate drug approved by the FDA for the treatment of stage 4 metastatic cancer without requiring a patient to first prove that the patient failed to respond to a different drug or drugs. This Act is based on a similar bill in Georgia that was inspired by President Jimmy Carters recent battle with cancer.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-09-20","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-09-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB120/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25580","sponsor":"Valerie Longhurst"},
{"bill_id":1001495,"bill_number":"HB103","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Home Improvement Fraud","description":"The Act amends Section 916 of Title 11 of the Code so that the statutory penalties for the crime of home improvement fraud increase as the amount of the loss to the victim increases, using the same scale applicable to Theft under Section 841 of Title 11 and New Home Construction Fraud under Section 917 of Title 11. Like Theft under Section 841 of Title 11, the amendment also provides for an increase in the level of the offense for amounts under $50,000 where the victim is 62 years of age or older or an \"adult who is impaired\" or a \"person with a disability\" as defined in the Code. The Act also amends the definition of \"home improvement contract\" to provide that a victim's payment can be in any form, not just money, and to clarify that a \"home improvement contract\" includes all agreements for labor, services and materials to be furnished and performed under the home improvement contract.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-05-09","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-05-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB103/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25579","sponsor":"Sean Matthews"},
{"bill_id":1001520,"bill_number":"HB111","title":"An Act To Amend Title 4 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Concert Halls.","description":"This bill changes the number of live music events required for an entity to be a qualified concert hall for purposes of alcohol licensing. Previously a concert hall was required to hold at least 250 live music events per year and be open at least 5 days per week. Pursuant to this change, the 5-day requirement is eliminated and the venue must hold 250 live music events per two-year period.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-02","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB111/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25578","sponsor":"Helene Keeley"},
{"bill_id":1001546,"bill_number":"HB110","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 And Title 30 Of The Delaware Code Creating The Delaware Marijuana Control Act.","description":"The Delaware Marijuana Control Act regulates and taxes marijuana in the same manner as alcohol. It allows adults over the age of 21 to legally possess and consume under 1 ounce of marijuana for personal use. It does not permit people to grow their own marijuana.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"Defeated By House. Votes: 21 YES 15 NO 5 NOT VOTING","last_action_date":"2018-06-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB110/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25571","sponsor":"Helene Keeley"},
{"bill_id":1001575,"bill_number":"HB104","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Services For Adults With Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities.","description":"The state is currently funding service providers at 75% of the market rate established in a 2014 study that was done by DHSS. This bill would mandate an increase in the rates paid to service providers according to the recommendations of the market study, so that by fiscal year 2021 the state would fund service providers at 100% of the benchmarked rate. These rate increases are necessary to increase the hourly wages of Direct Support Professionals (DSPs), to improve recruitment and retention of these positions, to decrease staff turnover, and to decrease position vacancies. Along with the corresponding costs for program oversight, direct supervision of DSPs, and training, stabilizing the DSP workforce with increased pay is essential to keep people with I/DD safe and integrated to the maximum extent possible in their local communities. The bill also requires that the adequacy of the rate system be evaluated against performance measures that are commonly used to assess program quality.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-09-04","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-09-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB104/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26684","sponsor":"Melanie Smith"},
{"bill_id":1001600,"bill_number":"HB99","title":"An Act To Amend Titles 14 And 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Administration Of School Property Tax Credits.","description":"This bill would require that a resident 65 years of age or older claiming a tax credit against school taxes must be a resident of the state for at least 10 years before qualifying for such credit. The current requirement is only for 3-year residency. This bill makes a conforming change in the Code provision governing reimbursements from the General Fund. It also eliminates language related to 2001 taxes, which is no longer relevant. This change will be effective for tax and fiscal years after January 1, 2017. Those residents who would have become eligible over the last three years under the prior version of the statute will remain eligible.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-07-17","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-07-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB99/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25573","sponsor":"Kimberly Williams"},
{"bill_id":1001630,"bill_number":"SJR1","title":"Opposing The Artificial Island Project Cost Allocation And Urging Pjm To Join Delaware And Other Parties Contesting The Cost Allocation In Proceedings Currently Pending Before Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.","description":"This Joint Resolution opposes the cost allocation of the Artificial Island Transmission Project as unfair and unduly burdensome to the ratepayers of Delaware and urges PJM to join with Delaware in contesting the cost allocation in the proceedings pending before FERC.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SJR1/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25572","sponsor":"Harris McDowell"},
{"bill_id":1001662,"bill_number":"SB48","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Naloxone.","description":"Under this Act, a pharmacist who dispenses narloxone under an established set of circumstances is not subject to disciplinary or other adverse action under any professional licensing statute or criminal liability, or liable for damages related to injuries or death sustained in connection with administering the drug, unless it is established that the pharmacist caused the injuries or death wilfully, wantonly, or by gross negligence.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-07-20","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-07-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB48/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25564","sponsor":"Bryan Townsend"},
{"bill_id":1001677,"bill_number":"SB44","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Uniform Controlled Substances Act.","description":"This Bill clarifies that every prescriber holding a controlled substance registration must be registered with the Prescription Monitoring Program. Further, prescribers who receive a CSR (controlled substances registration) for the first time must register with the Prescription Monitoring Program within 90 days.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-07-21","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-07-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB44/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25566","sponsor":"Bryan Townsend"},
{"bill_id":1001691,"bill_number":"SB52","title":"An Act To Amend Title 25 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Satisfaction And Partial Release Of Mortgages.","description":"This Act will allow a retired Delaware attorney to satisfy a mortgage that the attorney paid off while in practice. Currently only attorneys still in active practice are permitted to satisfy mortgages under Section 2120. This limitation can leave no practicable way to satisfy a mortgage for which the lender fails to record a satisfaction as required by State law if the attorney who paid off the mortgage subsequently retires. This Act will also expand the scope of Section 2120 to include partial releases of a mortgage where a Delaware attorney made a partial payment to release a portion of the mortgaged property.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-09-29","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-09-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB52/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25568","sponsor":"Brian Bushweller"},
{"bill_id":1001705,"bill_number":"SB53","title":"An Act To Amend Title 8 Of The Delaware Code Relatng To The General Corporation Law.","description":"Delaware has consistently been regarded as the preeminent state nationwide with regards to its treatment of corporations due to the fact that the Delaware Corporate Code has continued to evolve in a way to ensure fairness in the treatment of corporations that choose to incorporate in Delaware. Recent cases have brought to light the fact that portions of the Delaware Corporate Code are deficient in providing fair and equitable remedies in specific regards to deadlock situations. In an attempt to maintain preeminence in the realm of corporate law and to ensure the continued fair and equitable treatment of corporations in Delaware, this bill provides that the Court of Chancery may only appoint a custodian to dissolve or sell a solvent corporation to resolve deadlock if (1) alternative remedies prove insufficient after three years or (2) unless the necessary parties stipulate to such a sale.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (Elections & Government Affairs) in Senate with 1 On Its Merits, 2 Unfavorable","last_action_date":"2017-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB53/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25570","sponsor":"Colin Bonini"},
{"bill_id":1001721,"bill_number":"SB45","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Uniform Controlled Substances Act.","description":"This Bill adds 3,4-dichloro-N-[2-(dimethylamino)cyclohexyl]-N-methylbenzamide (U-47700) to Schedule I of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act. U-47700, also known as Pink, is a synthetic opioid recently encountered by law enforcement and public health officials and is being abused for its opioid properties. It is available over the Internet and is marketed as a research chemical. The safety risks to users are significant and the public health risks include large numbers of drug treatment admissions, emergency room visits and fatal overdoses. On November 14, 2016, the Federal Drug Enforcement Agency temporarily placed U-47700 in Schedule I for a two-year period, finding that this synthetic opioid has a high potential for abuse, no currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States and lacks accepted safety for use under medical supervision. By Emergency Order dated December 15, 2016, the Secretary of State temporarily placed U-47700 in Schedule I. This Order is effective for 120 days. The permanent addition of U-47700 to Schedule I is required in the interest of public protection.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-07-17","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-07-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB45/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25565","sponsor":"Bryan Townsend"},
{"bill_id":1001737,"bill_number":"SB54","title":"An Act To Amend Title 10 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Juvenile Expungements.","description":"The continued existence and dissemination of a juvenile criminal record hampers an individuals ability to become a successful and productive member of society. These criminal histories are a hindrance to employment, education, housing and credit. This act modifies Delawares discretionary expungement provisions to allow more children, and adults with only juvenile records, the ability to petition the Court for an expungement. An adult conviction automatically disqualifies someone from seeking an expungement to their juvenile record. These changes would allow the Court to consider an expungement where a person with a juvenile record has demonstrated rehabilitation. These provisions will enable a greater number of deserving youth, and adults with only juvenile records, the ability to move beyond their past and recognizes that most youth mature out of offending behavior. This legislation builds on a bill passed by a bipartisan group of lawmakers during the 148th General Assembly. Senate Bill 198 streamlined the process for an individual to expunge their juvenile record. This proposed expansion removes certain prohibitions that prevent an individual from ever seeking a discretionary expungement, streamlines the scenarios of which a person with a juvenile record is eligible to seek a discretionary expungement, and creates a fair catch-all provision for those seeking an expungement to their juvenile record in cases where they were found delinquent in multiple cases, but had not been adjudicated or convicted of another crime since. This allows for eligible juveniles, and adults with only juvenile records, to seek discretionary expungements, wherein the Court would decide whether or not a person had rehabilitated.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-06-20","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-06-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB54/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25574","sponsor":"Bryan Townsend"},
{"bill_id":1003001,"bill_number":"HB114","title":"An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Bodily Injury And Property Damage Coverage On Motor Vehicles.","description":"The purpose of this amendment is to better protect the motorists of the State of Delaware by raising the minimum automobile bodily injury and property damage limits to reflect the current economic conditions. The minimum automobile liability limits have not been raised in the State of Delaware since July 19, 1983. Most motor vehicle policies sold in Delaware provide $10,000 for property damage coverage. Bodily injury insurance proceeds are frequently used to cover the cost of not only pain and suffering, but an injured persons medical expenses and lost wages, which have increased since 1983. For example, $15,000 in 1983 is equivalent to $35,960.54 in 2016, based on the federal Consumer Price Index  Urban statistics for 1983 and 2016. In addition, $30,000 in 1983 is equivalent to $71,921.08 in 2016.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-06-13","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-06-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB114/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25597","sponsor":"Bryon Short"},
{"bill_id":1003016,"bill_number":"HCR17","title":"Recognizing The Week Of April 3  7, 2017 As Work Zone Awareness Week In Delaware.","description":"This Resolution recognizes the week of April 3 - 7 as Work Zone Awareness Week in Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-04-04","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2017-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR17/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25601","sponsor":"Edward Osienski"},
{"bill_id":1003031,"bill_number":"HB112","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Licenses And Permits Issued To Service Members And Their Spouses By Boards And Commissions Administered By The Division Of Professional Regulation.","description":"This Act allows professional licensing boards and commissions administered by the Division of Professional Regulation to recognize military education, training, and experience of all current and former military personnel when reviewing credentials and issuing licenses. This is a change from the current law, which only allows such boards and commissions to do so for active duty military, members of the National Guard, or military reserves assigned to a duty station in Delaware. This change would recognize the military education, training, and experience of individuals who are retired, a veteran, or are active duty individuals assigned to duty stations located outside this State.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-09-29","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-09-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB112/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25593","sponsor":"Earl Jaques"},
{"bill_id":1003047,"bill_number":"HB124","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.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-06-27","last_action":"Passed By House. Votes: 32 YES 7 NO 2 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2018-06-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB124/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25587","sponsor":"Stephen Smyk"},
{"bill_id":1003065,"bill_number":"HB121","title":"An Act To Amend The Charter Of The Town Of Milton.","description":"This bill makes the following amendments to the Charter of the Town of Milton:","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-07-17","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-07-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB121/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25585","sponsor":"Stephen Smyk"},
{"bill_id":1003084,"bill_number":"SCR16","title":"Observing April 2017 As The 2017 Month Of The Military Child And April 4, 2017 As The Official Day Of Recognition Of The Military Child In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution observes April 2017 as the 2017 Month of the Military Child and April 4, 2017 as the official Day of Recognition of the Military Child in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-04-04","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2017-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR16/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25582","sponsor":"Brian Bushweller"},
{"bill_id":1003101,"bill_number":"HB125","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Extreme Crimes Protection Act.","description":"This act will be known as the Extreme Crimes Protection Act.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-05-09","last_action":"Assigned to Judicial & Community Affairs Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2017-05-10","committee":"Judicial & Community Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB125/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25590","sponsor":"Stephen Smyk"},
{"bill_id":1003123,"bill_number":"SCR17","title":"Recognizing April 2-8, 2017, As \"crime Victims' Rights Week\" In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution recognizes April 2-8, 2017, as Crime Victims Rights Week in Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-04-04","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2017-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR17/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25598","sponsor":"David McBride"},
{"bill_id":1003138,"bill_number":"HB1","title":"An Act To Amend Title 19 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Unlawful Employment Practices.","description":"This Act builds on some of the legislation passed by the 148th General Assembly that addressed the wage gap between men and women. When employers ask prospective employees for their wage or salary history, it perpetuates disparities in pay based on gender from one job into another. This Act prohibits employers from inquiring into an applicant's compensation history. An applicant may voluntarily disclose the information if he or she wishes to do so, and the bill explicitly permits discussion and negation of compensation expectations between an employer and applicants, so long as the employer does not affirmatively seek compensation history in the course of discussion and negotiation. An employer is permitted to seek and confirm such information after an offer, including compensation, has been negotiated, made, and accepted. The effective date of the bill is delayed by 6 months to allow employers to update their policies.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-06-14","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-06-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB1/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25664","sponsor":"Valerie Longhurst"},
{"bill_id":1003158,"bill_number":"HB122","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Assaults In A Detention Facility.","description":"This bill provides greater protection to correctional officers and other state employees who are assaulted in detention facilities by prohibiting assaults committed with a reckless state of mind.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-09-08","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-09-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB122/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25586","sponsor":"Stephen Smyk"},
{"bill_id":1003180,"bill_number":"HB123","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Contraband In Detention Facility.","description":"This bill expands the list of felony-level contraband to include narcotics, prescription drugs, and items used to facilitate escape.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-09-08","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-09-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB123/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25589","sponsor":"Stephen Smyk"},
{"bill_id":1003194,"bill_number":"HCR16","title":"Designating April 4 As \"equal Pay Day\" In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution recognizes April 4, 2017, as \"Equal Pay Day.\"","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-04-04","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2017-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR16/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25594","sponsor":"Stephanie Bolden"},
{"bill_id":1003260,"bill_number":"SB57","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 States highways. Greater penalties are provided for ice or snow dislodging from a moving vehicle and causing physical injury or property damage.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-06-07","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (Public Safety & Homeland Security) in House with 7 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2017-06-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB57/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25602","sponsor":"Gregory Lavelle"},
{"bill_id":1003307,"bill_number":"SB56","title":"An Act To Amend Title 13 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Children In Dscyf Custody.","description":"This bill implements a portion of the federal requirements in the bipartisan Preventing Sex Trafficking and Strengthening Families Act to promote greater normalcy for youth in foster care. Specifically, it provides a limitation from liability provision for foster parents who exercise the reasonable and prudent parent standard for those youth in their care to allow their participation in age appropriate activities. Section 2523(b) provides certain criteria to determine whether a decision is reasonable and prudent, including: the wishes of the child; the wishes of the childs parent; best interests of the child; the childs age, maturity, and any potential risk factors to the child or others; and the appropriateness of the activity and experience for extracurricular, cultural, or social enrichment.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-08-17","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-08-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB56/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25605","sponsor":"Brian Bushweller"},
{"bill_id":1003353,"bill_number":"SB55","title":"An Act To Amend Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Private Investigative, Private Security And Armored Car Agencies.","description":"This Act provides greater clarity of language, condenses duplicative statutes and deletes statues that are irrelevant to daily operations of the Professional Licensing Sections regulation of private security, private investigative and armored car agencies.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-07-21","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-07-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB55/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25604","sponsor":"Brian Bushweller"},
{"bill_id":1003628,"bill_number":"HB3","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":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-06-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB3/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25617","sponsor":"Debra Heffernan"},
{"bill_id":1003668,"bill_number":"HB126","title":"An Act To Amend Title 31 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Child Care Assistance.","description":"The Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 2014 mandated that states allow families that receive child care assistance to continue receiving that assistance for at least 90 days after losing their job provided they are seeking employment during that time. The federal law did not expressly stipulate that states must allow families to qualify for and begin receiving assistance so that they could search for a job, however 14 states have enacted policies to expand eligibility to those families. This legislation codifies the federal intent that families be eligible to continue receiving assistance for 90 non-consecutive days in a year, and extends that eligibility to families who want to start receiving assistance in order to seek employment for up to 90 days.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-29","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB126/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25615","sponsor":"Sean Lynn"},
{"bill_id":1003709,"bill_number":"HB113","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. This bill creates a table for the percentage of earned income credit for tax years 2018 and after. Currently, if spouses file a joint federal return but separate State returns, only the spouse with the higher taxes due can use the State earned income tax credit. This bill eliminates that limitation starting with tax year 2018 and provides that the credit shall be divided equally between such spouses.","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2018-07-01","last_action":"Passed By House. Votes: 37 YES 1 NO 3 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2018-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB113/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25616","sponsor":"Paul Baumbach"},
{"bill_id":1003765,"bill_number":"SCR8","title":"Designating April 6 2017, \"american Legion Auxiliary Day\" In The State Of Delaware","description":"This Resolution designates April 6 2017 \"American Legion Auxiliary Day\" in the state of Delaware.","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2017-04-05","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2017-04-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR8/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25509","sponsor":"Brian Pettyjohn"},
{"bill_id":1003780,"bill_number":"SCR15","title":"Commemorating The Outstanding Achievements And Contributions Made By Scottish-americans To The United States By Proclaiming April 6, 2017 As National Tartan Day","description":"This resolution designates April 6, 2017 as National Tartan Day and commemorates the outstanding achievements and contributions made by Scottish-Americans to the United States.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-04-05","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2017-04-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR15/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25563","sponsor":"Gary Simpson"},
{"bill_id":1003791,"bill_number":"SCR18","title":"Commending The Students Selected As Secretary Of Education Scholars For 2017.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution commends and congratulates the Secretary of Education Scholars for 2017.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-04-05","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2017-04-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR18/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25620","sponsor":"David Sokola"},
{"bill_id":1003800,"bill_number":"SB59","title":"An Act To Amend Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To A Multistate Nurse Licensure Compact.","description":"This Act replaces the current multistate nurse licensure compact with an enhanced version. The enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact allows for registered nurses and licensed practical nurses to have one multistate license, with the privilege to practice in their home state and other compact states. Under the enhanced version, all nurses practicing under a multistate license must meet a minimum set of licensure requirements, including a fingerprint federal criminal background check. Nurses who fail to meet these requirements will not be eligible for a multistate license, and multistate privileges will be removed from nurses when disciplinary actions are taken against a home state multistate license. If Delaware fails to enact the enhanced nurse multistate licensure compact, Delaware nurses with current multistate licenses will no longer be permitted to practice in states that have enacted the enhanced version. Currently, 13 states have adopted this enhanced Compact and legislation to adopt it is pending in 15 other states.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-06-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB59/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25612","sponsor":"Jack Walsh"},
{"bill_id":1003804,"bill_number":"SB60","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Asset Forfeiture Process And Provate 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 budgetsoften 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.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-04-05","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Judicial & Community Affairs Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2017-04-05","committee":"Judicial & Community Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB60/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25619","sponsor":"Colin Bonini"},
{"bill_id":1003809,"bill_number":"SB58","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Victims' Bill Of Rights.","description":"This Act ensures victims of crime are afforded as much information as is available to assist them through the trial, sentencing, and post-conviction phases of a criminal case.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-04-05","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Judicial & Community Affairs Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2017-04-05","committee":"Judicial & Community Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB58/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25611","sponsor":"Brian Bushweller"},
{"bill_id":1004079,"bill_number":"HCR25","title":"Designating April 6, 2017 As Wilmington Blue Rocks Day In Delaware.","description":"This House Concurrent Resolution recognizes April 6, 2017 as \"Wilmington Blue Rocks Day.\"","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-04-06","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 18 YES 3 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2017-04-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR25/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25624","sponsor":"Stephanie Bolden"},
{"bill_id":1004094,"bill_number":"HB129","title":"An Act To Amend Title 9 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Agritourism.","description":"The intent of this act is to promote agritourism activities within this State by broadly defining what constitutes agritourism.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-04-06","last_action":"Sticken in House","last_action_date":"2017-05-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB129/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25626","sponsor":"Harvey Kenton"},
{"bill_id":1004109,"bill_number":"HB131","title":"An Act To Amend Title 25 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Manufactured Housing.","description":"This bill sets forth the framework by which a homeowner will pay the disputed rent increase amount to the community owner until final resolution of the rent increase dispute. The community owner must keep each payment of the disputed rent increase amount in an escrow account in a federally-insured banking institution and provide in writing the location of the account to the Delaware Manufactured Home Relocation Authority (Authority) and the Consumer Protection Unit of the Attorney Generals Office and the account number within 30 days of the first dispute rent increase payment. This bill prohibits the community owner from using the escrowed funds for any purpose not expressly permitted by this subsection. This bill requires the community owner to maintain a separate escrow account for each community owned and financial records such that the Consumer Protection Unit can audit such records. This bill provides penalties if the community owner fails to provide the location of the escrow account or place the rent increase dispute payments into an escrow account at a federally-insured banking institution. The bill provides that upon final resolution, if the rent increase dispute resolves in favor of the home owner, then the community owner must return the disputed rent increase held in the escrow account including any interest. If the community owner prevails, then the community owner is entitled to the dispute rent increase amount held in the escrow account plus any accrued interest.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-04-06","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (Manufactured Housing) in House with 4 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2017-06-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB131/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25629","sponsor":"William Carson"},
{"bill_id":1004125,"bill_number":"HR9","title":"Recognizing April 2017 As Autism Awareness Month.","description":"This Resolution recognizes April 2017 as Autism Awareness Month.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-04-06","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2017-04-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HR9/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25627","sponsor":"Earl Jaques"},
{"bill_id":1004146,"bill_number":"HB132","title":"An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Ignition Interlock Device.","description":"This bill corrects the duration of revocation to match § 4177C(d)(2) and will make it possible for all applicants who are required to participate in the Ignition Interlock Device program to be eligible to submit an application for an indigent plan. This bill also changes the required offender reporting to IID service providers to a monthly basis allowing for early intervention of repeat violators.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-02-14","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB132/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25632","sponsor":"Helene Keeley"},
{"bill_id":1004162,"bill_number":"HB128","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11, Part Iii Of The Delaware Code Relating To Fair Notice.","description":"This Act creates a Chapter 60 in Title 11 relating to providing individuals Fair Notice. Specifically, the Act requires individuals considering a plea of guilty in a criminal court of law be provided information related to the collateral consequences of a conviction. In addition, the Act requires additional notice be provided to a person convicted of a crime at the time of sentencing and upon release.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-04-06","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Judiciary Committee in House","last_action_date":"2017-04-06","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB128/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25633","sponsor":"Charles Paradee"},
{"bill_id":1004178,"bill_number":"HB127","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":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-02-14","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB127/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25630","sponsor":"Charles Paradee"},
{"bill_id":1004194,"bill_number":"HCR18","title":"Recognizing April 3-8, 2017 As \"auctioneers Week\" In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This Resolution recognizes the week of April 3-8, 2017 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":"2017-04-26","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 18 YES 3 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2017-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR18/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25621","sponsor":"David Wilson"},
{"bill_id":1004209,"bill_number":"HR8","title":"Recognizing April 6, 2017 As Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Or \"aka Day At The Capitol\" In Delaware.","description":"This Resolution recognizes April 6, 2017 as Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority or AKA Day at the Capitol in Delaware.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-04-06","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2017-04-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HR8/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25628","sponsor":"Stephanie Bolden"},
{"bill_id":1004633,"bill_number":"SB61","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Joint Legislative Oversight And Sunset Committee.","description":"This Act clarifies the authority of the Joint Legislative Oversight and Sunset Committee (\"Committee\") to hold over entities unless or until certain conditions are met or modifications are made. This Act also provides the authority for the Committee to recall an entity that has been released from review when the entity has the ability to meet the recommended condition or make the modification but has failed to do so, or when the Committee recommended legislation to amend an entity's governing statute or a related statute, but the legislation fails to be enacted for any reason. If the Committee recalls an entity, it may recommend any of the options available in subsection (a) of this section.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-09-29","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-09-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB61/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25625","sponsor":"Jack Walsh"},
{"bill_id":1006057,"bill_number":"HB141","title":"An Act To Amend Title 10 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Family Court Procedure.","description":"This Act authorizes the Family Court to interview a child outside the presence of the parties for the purpose of obtaining the child's testimony and ascertaining the truth of a matter asserted by a party to a Protection from Abuse proceeding. The Court may permit counsel to be present during the interview and ask the child questions. The Court may also permit a party who is not present for the interview to submit questions of fact for the Court to use in interviewing the child. Interviews under this Act must be made a part of the record.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-06-27","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-06-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB141/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25647","sponsor":"Sean Lynn"},
{"bill_id":1006072,"bill_number":"HB135","title":"An Act To Amend Title 15 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Elections.","description":"This bill eliminates the \"10-day hold\" before registering a voter who is eligible to vote. This bill also allows the Department in lieu of the Board to remove voters who no longer reside in Delaware.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-08-02","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-08-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB135/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25643","sponsor":"John Viola"},
{"bill_id":1006086,"bill_number":"HB134","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Educational Support Professionals Of The Year.","description":"This Act establishes an Educational Support Professional of the year award program throughout the State. Through this legislation, the state will formally honor and recognize the work educational support professionals, such as paraprofessionals, food service workers, custodians, and secretaries do to enhance school communities in Delaware.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-24","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB134/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25639","sponsor":"Earl Jaques"},
{"bill_id":1006103,"bill_number":"HB138","title":"An Act To Amend Title 15 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Elections.","description":"This bill replaces the National Change of Address process with another non-discriminatory process of cancelling the registrations of persons who are no longer permanent residents of Delaware. It also gives the Department of Elections, instead of the State Board of Elections, the authority to cancel registrations of persons who authorize the cancellation of their registrations because they are no longer permanent residents of Delaware.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-08-02","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-08-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB138/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25644","sponsor":"John Viola"},
{"bill_id":1006116,"bill_number":"HB137","title":"An Act To Amend Title 15 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Elections","description":"This bill eliminates the conflict between Section 2047, which requires a voter to vote at the polling place where he or she currently resides, and Section 4941, which enables a voter to vote where he or she formerly resided.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-08-02","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-08-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB137/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25642","sponsor":"John Viola"},
{"bill_id":1006131,"bill_number":"HB133","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To School Board Elections.","description":"This bill would create an end date for the special filing deadline created by school board vacancies that arise after the second Friday in February. The new end date for these vacancies would be the first Friday in March. Any vacancies that arise after the first Friday in March would be filled by the remaining members on the School Board for the remainder of the fiscal year.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-08-02","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-08-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB133/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25638","sponsor":"Earl Jaques"},
{"bill_id":1006146,"bill_number":"HB139","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":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-08-02","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-08-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB139/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25645","sponsor":"Earl Jaques"},
{"bill_id":1006160,"bill_number":"HB130","title":"An Act To Amend Title 30 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Lodging Tax.","description":"This bill makes the lodging tax apply to all hotels, motels, tourist homes, and short-term rentals.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-04-13","last_action":"Amendment HA 2 to HB 130 - Introduced and Placed With Bill","last_action_date":"2017-06-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB130/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25648","sponsor":"Deborah Hudson"},
{"bill_id":1006173,"bill_number":"HB140","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Infants With Prenatal Substance Exposure.","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), as amended by the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA), that requires states to have policies and procedures in place to address the needs of infants born with and identified as being affected by substance abuse, withdrawal symptoms, or Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, including a requirement that healthcare providers involved in the delivery or care of such infant notify the child protection services system. This bill formalizes a uniform, collaborative response protocol for the development of a Plan of Safe Care for infants with prenatal substance exposure and their affected family or caregivers.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-06-07","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-06-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB140/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25646","sponsor":"Melanie Smith"},
{"bill_id":1008236,"bill_number":"HB146","title":"An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Drivers License And Vehicle Registration.","description":"This bill will remove the requirement for signatures to be in pen and ink when provided for driver license, identification card, or registration application processes. Removing this provision enables the Division of Motor Vehicles to develop more efficient means of serving customers including expanding online services.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-09-21","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-09-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB146/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25663","sponsor":"Edward Osienski"},
{"bill_id":1008254,"bill_number":"HB147","title":"An Act To Amend Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Fees And Charges Collected By The Insurance Department.","description":"This bill implements across-the-board increases to the filing fees associated with Department of Insurance filings, including for insurer Certificates of Authority, producer and adjuster licenses, annual statement filings, and rate and rule filings.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-07-03","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-07-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB147/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25668","sponsor":"Bryon Short"},
{"bill_id":1008279,"bill_number":"HCR21","title":"Designating April 26 As Engineering And Technology Education Day In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This concurrent resolution designates April 26, 2017, as Engineering and Technology Education Day.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-04-26","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 18 YES 3 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2017-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR21/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25662","sponsor":"Sean Matthews"},
{"bill_id":1008298,"bill_number":"HB142","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Limitations On The Use Of Seclusion And Restraint.","description":"This Act will improve guidelines for training by school districts and charters as it pertains to School Resource Officers (SRO), their duties and training when interacting with students with disabilities. The limitations and prohibitions described in this section are in addition to, and not in derogation of, any other constitutional, statutory, or regulatory rights otherwise conferred by federal or state law or regulation.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-09-29","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-09-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB142/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25657","sponsor":"Kimberly Williams"},
{"bill_id":1008320,"bill_number":"HB150","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Commission On Delaware African And Caribbean Affairs.","description":"This Act creates the Delaware African and Caribbean Affairs Commission.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-26","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-05-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB150/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25666","sponsor":"Valerie Longhurst"},
{"bill_id":1008339,"bill_number":"HCR20","title":"Recognizing The Month Of April 2017 As \"alcoholism Awareness Month\" In Delaware.","description":"This concurrent resolution designates the month of April 2017, as Alcoholism Awareness Month and calls upon Delawareans to break the silence and talk to their family and friends about alcoholism.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-04-26","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 18 YES 3 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2017-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR20/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25661","sponsor":"Valerie Longhurst"},
{"bill_id":1008357,"bill_number":"HCR19","title":"Recognizing The Month Of April 2017 As \"national Donate Life Month\" In Delaware.","description":"This concurrent resolution recognizes April 2017 as National Donate Life Month and recognizes the generosity of donors and their families. It further encourages all Delawareans to become designated organ, eye, and tissue donors.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-04-25","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 18 YES 3 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2017-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR19/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25669","sponsor":"Peter Schwartzkopf"},
{"bill_id":1008383,"bill_number":"HB144","title":"An Act To Amend Title 17 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Acquisition Of Real Property.","description":"This bill serves to better define and limit what real property rights the Department of Transportation may acquire. It also corrects a technical error that if left unchanged, will jeopardize the use of federal funds on transportation projects due to non-conformance with the National Environmental Policy Act and federal highway regulations.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-17","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB144/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25660","sponsor":"Edward Osienski"},
{"bill_id":1008403,"bill_number":"HB143","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Educator Licensure.","description":"This Act removes the provisional license and re-establishes a 3 tiered licensure system. An initial license provides for two years for the initial licensee to obtain a passing score on an approved performance assessment. This Act provides for reciprocity for a state-created and approved performance assessment from another state or jurisdiction to meet the performance assessment requirement. This Act also eliminates the general knowledge exam for licensure which will result in a savings to the candidate of a range of $100 to $150. Additionally, this Act provides for a reimbursement of no less than $100 to a license holder who meets the performance assessment requirement and becomes employed in a Delaware public school. The Department will be responsible for training local district and school staff on the performance assessment. Additionally, the Department of Education leadership, including the Secretary of Education will be trained on the performance assessment.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-06-20","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-06-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB143/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25804","sponsor":"Kimberly Williams"},
{"bill_id":1008419,"bill_number":"HB145","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Achieving A Better Life Experience Savings Accounts.","description":"ABLE accounts are special savings accounts established for certain persons with disabilities. This bill clarifies the treatment of funds in an ABLE account upon the death of a designated beneficiary. Specifically it prohibits State agencies or instrumentalities from clawing back from the ABLE account any funds it has expended on behalf of a designated beneficiary.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-07-28","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-07-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB145/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25659","sponsor":"Charles Paradee"},
{"bill_id":1008456,"bill_number":"SB66","title":"An Act To Amend Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Viatical And Life Settlements.","description":"On June 30, 2016, the Delaware State Senate adopted Senate Resolution No. 19 (S.R. 19), requesting the Delaware Department of Insurance (the Department) to examine the secondary market for life insurance policies and make recommendations for possible legislation. In response to S.R. 19, the Department issued a report in December 2016 recommending the adoption of the Model Viatical Settlements Act adopted by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC). This bill significantly modifies 18 Del. C. Chapter 75, the Delaware Viatical Settlements Act by adopting the NAIC Model. This bill establishes strong consumer protections while protecting policyholder rights. Key provisions include:","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-09-14","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-09-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB66/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25656","sponsor":"Brian Bushweller"},
{"bill_id":1008485,"bill_number":"SB62","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Educator Licensure, Certification, And Preparation Programs.","description":"This bill aligns requirements for initial licensure for school nurses to the unique role they play in Delaware public schools. It requires school nurses to hold a Bachelors Degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited college or university, maintain a registered nurse license, and be certified in CPR and in the use of an AED. It also requires school nurses to complete 90 clock hours of training approved by the Department of Education. And finally it requires schools nurses to complete three years of supervised clinical nursing experience and achieve a passing score on the NCLEX exam before a provisional or initial license can be granted.","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2017-05-16","last_action":"Assigned to Education Committee in House","last_action_date":"2017-05-18","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB62/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25637","sponsor":"Ernesto Lopez"},
{"bill_id":1008516,"bill_number":"SB64","title":"An Act To Amend Title 20 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Emergency Management.","description":"This bill removes the requirement that the Governor must declare a State of Emergency before issuing a Level 1 Driving Warning.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-07-21","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-07-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB64/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25655","sponsor":"Brian Bushweller"},
{"bill_id":1008748,"bill_number":"HB148","title":"An Act To Amend Title 30 Of The Delaware Code Relating To College Savings And Able Savings Accounts.","description":"This bill would allow Delaware residents two new deductions from personal income tax. The first is a deduction from taxable income of up to $2,500 for contributions to a 529 College Savings Plan. The second is a deduction from taxable income of up to $2,500 for contributions to a 529A Savings Account  a special account for meeting the needs of certain individuals with disabilities. Under this Act, a Delaware resident taxpayer would be eligible for the deduction regardless of whether they made a contribution to a 529 or 529A plan sponsored by the State of Delaware or another state or institution, so long as the plans met federal criterion.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-04-26","last_action":"Assigned to Appropriations Committee in House","last_action_date":"2017-06-27","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB148/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25670","sponsor":"Charles Paradee"},
{"bill_id":1008789,"bill_number":"HB149","title":"An Act Establishing The Complete Your Degree Grant Program.","description":"This Act creates the Complete Your Degree Grant Program. Under this program, state funds may be provided to help eligible students who have completed at least 30 credit hours return to school and complete an associate degree.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-04-26","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Education Committee in House","last_action_date":"2017-04-26","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB149/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25679","sponsor":"David Bentz"},
{"bill_id":1008832,"bill_number":"SB65","title":"An Act To Amend Titles 24 And 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Conversion Therapy.","description":"Conversion therapy is a practice or treatment that seeks to change an individuals sexual orientation or gender identity, including any effort to change behaviors or gender expressions or to eliminate or reduce sexual or romantic attractions or feelings toward individuals of the same gender. Conversion therapy has been rejected by all mainstream medical and mental health organizations, and there is no credible evidence that it is effective. Moreover, this practice poses enormous health risks to LGBTQ youth, including an increased sense of shame, guilt, hopelessness, stress, and anger, thus increasing the risk of anxiety, depression, and self-harm. The harm done by conversion therapy can last well into adulthood.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-07-23","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-07-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB65/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25678","sponsor":"Harris McDowell"},
{"bill_id":1009152,"bill_number":"HB136","title":"An Act To Amend Title 15 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Elections.","description":"This bill imposes a filing fee on write-in candidates of $1,000.00 for federal office and $100.00 for statewide or local office and changes the deadline for write-in candidates to file their declaration and filing fee from September 30 to September 1.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-05-18","last_action":"Assigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2017-05-22","committee":"Elections & Government Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB136/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25641","sponsor":"John Viola"},
{"bill_id":1009211,"bill_number":"HB151","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Hate Crimes.","description":"This Act revises Delawares hate crime statute to make law enforcement, firefighters and emergency personnel protected classes. Nationwide we have seen unprecedented number of unprovoked attacks upon our first responders. This Act provides additional protection for those who serve to protect our communities.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-04-27","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (Public Safety & Homeland Security) in House with 10 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2017-05-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB151/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25686","sponsor":"Deborah Hudson"},
{"bill_id":1009231,"bill_number":"SB73","title":"An Act To Amend Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Pawnbrokers, Secondhand Dealers And Scrap Metal Processors.","description":"This Act provides clearer language concerning license requirements, gives licensees a much clearer understanding of prohibited acts, discipline and penalties; and grants the ability of the Professional Licensing Section to promulgate regulations, and additional powers needed to oversee this chapter.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-07-21","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-07-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB73/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25692","sponsor":"David McBride"},
{"bill_id":1009246,"bill_number":"SB63","title":"An Act To Amend Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Board Of Nursing.","description":"Section 1 of this Act updates the Delaware Code relating to the Board of Nursing (Board) by eliminating conflicting definitions of an advanced practice registered nurse in the Code, correcting inaccurate cross-references, and eliminating references to the Joint Practice Committee, a now defunct body, and replacing such references with the newly enacted Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Committee.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-07-17","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-07-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB63/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25653","sponsor":"Jack Walsh"},
{"bill_id":1009264,"bill_number":"SB67","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 And Title 30 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Tobacco Products.","description":"Tobacco traffickers move black market contraband cigarettes or other tobacco products purchased from low tax states to be sold in higher tax states, facilitated by individuals or through organized groups. The potential financial gain of tobacco smuggling is immediately apparent. Legal entities pay significant taxes on their product, including $1.01 per pack in federal excise tax; $1.60 per pack of 20 cigarettes and a 15% tax rate of the wholesale purchase price of other tobacco products in Delaware state tax; and typically $0.60 per pack to a settlement fund for health care costs incurred by the states because of tobacco use by their citizens. Manufacturers and distributors of contraband tobacco products reap substantial profits by avoiding federal and state excise taxes. Because of the tremendous profits often associated with cigarette trafficking, organized criminal groups use the proceeds to launder or conceal the proceeds of other criminal offenses.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-06-27","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in House with 4 Favorable, 6 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB67/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25684","sponsor":"Brian Pettyjohn"},
{"bill_id":1009279,"bill_number":"SB74","title":"An Act To Amend Title 3 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Delaware Agricultural Lands Preservation Act.","description":"This Act fulfills recommendations made by the Joint Legislative Oversight and Sunset Committee. First, this Act adds language to establish the circumstances under which Trustees of the Delaware Agricultural Lands Preservation Foundation may be removed, using language standard to boards and commissions in this State. Second, this Act limits review of a preservation easement after 25 years of the easement's acquisition to only easements that were acquired before the enactment of this Act. Preservation easements acquired after the enactment of this Act are not subject to termination under § 917 of Title 3. Third, this Act corrects an internal reference, and makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-07-17","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-07-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB74/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25693","sponsor":"Jack Walsh"},
{"bill_id":1009295,"bill_number":"SB68","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Emergency Planning And Community Right To Know Act.","description":"The primary purpose of this bill is to provide for an increase in fees collected with annual hazardous chemical inventory reports submitted by facilities. The bill also makes certain technical corrections.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-08-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-08-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB68/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25685","sponsor":"Bruce Ennis"},
{"bill_id":1009309,"bill_number":"HR10","title":"Recognizing April 28, 2017, As Workers Memorial Day.","description":"This House Resolution recognizes April 28, 2017, as Workers Memorial Day.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-04-27","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2017-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HR10/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25689","sponsor":"Michael Mulrooney"},
{"bill_id":1009723,"bill_number":"SB50","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, operated by Delaware Technical and Community College (the College), 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.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-04-28","last_action":"Amendment SA 1 to SB 50 - Introduced and Placed With Bill","last_action_date":"2017-06-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB50/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25700","sponsor":"Harris McDowell"},
{"bill_id":1010120,"bill_number":"HB155","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Capital Punishment.","description":"This Act removes the Department of Corrections authority to execute orders as to sentences of capital punishment and prohibits the Department from using lethal doses of drugs on those in its care. This Act also removes hanging as a method of execution in Delaware.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-05-02","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Judiciary Committee in House","last_action_date":"2017-05-02","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB155/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25706","sponsor":"Sean Lynn"},
{"bill_id":1010132,"bill_number":"HB160","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To End Of Life Options.","description":"The Delaware End of Life Options Act provides an additional option which terminally ill adults nearing their death can decide to select, to lessen their pain and suffering. The bill clarifies the procedures necessary for making the request, including 1) the presentation of all end of life options which include comfort care, hospice care, and pain control, 2) a physicians evaluation, 3) medical confirmation by a second physician, 4) psychiatric/psychological counseling when indicated, 5) the passage of two waiting periods, and 6) the completion of a formally witnessed request for prescribed medication. The bill provides many safeguards to ensure the patient is making an informed decision, the right to rescind any request for medication, and immunity for persons participating in good faith compliance with the procedures. When the process is followed with its safeguards, the terminally ill patient is provided the right to receive medication to peacefully end the patients life in a humane and dignified manner.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-05-02","last_action":"Amendment HA 2 to HB 160 - Introduced and Placed With Bill","last_action_date":"2018-01-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB160/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25707","sponsor":"Paul Baumbach"},
{"bill_id":1010150,"bill_number":"HCR6","title":"Creating The Delaware Anti-dumping And Anti-littering Solutions 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 Solutions Task Force. The task force would be charged with developing actionable strategies for curtailing littering and illegal dumping in The First State and delivering a report to the General Assembly and the governor as to how these policies could be implemented and financed. The task force would be required to report no later than April 1, 2018.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-05-10","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2017-05-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR6/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25654","sponsor":"Richard Collins"},
{"bill_id":1010163,"bill_number":"HB156","title":"An Act To Amend Title 7 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Conservation.","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. This bill also allows for pistol caliber rifle hunting for deer. This bill also makes a technical adjustment to clarify that a handgun or a pistol caliber rifle can be used for deer hunting during any shotgun deer season.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-08-12","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-08-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB156/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25709","sponsor":"Jeffrey Spiegelman"},
{"bill_id":1010182,"bill_number":"HB153","title":"An Act To Amend Title 19 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Workers' Compensation.","description":"Currently Industrial Accident Board hearings are held with 2 members as a panel to decide the matter.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-05-02","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Labor Committee in House","last_action_date":"2017-05-02","committee":"Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB153/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25696","sponsor":"Ruth Briggs King"},
{"bill_id":1010199,"bill_number":"HB154","title":"An Act To Amend Title 12 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Creditors' Claims Against Decedents' Estates.","description":"Currently, claims that arise at the death of the decedent are treated the same as claims that arise after the decedent's death. This bill changes how claims that arise at the time of decedent's death are treated by including them in the same class of claims that arise during the decedent's lifetime. By making this change, claims that arise at the death of the decedent would need to be based upon the conduct of the decedent rather than the conduct of the personal representative who, at the time of decedent's death, has not yet been appointed.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-08-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-08-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB154/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25704","sponsor":"Bryon Short"},
{"bill_id":1010213,"bill_number":"HB157","title":"An Act To Amend Title 7 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Conservation.","description":"This bill authorizes the use of airbows for hunting deer in place of a shotgun during any shotgun deer season. The bill also makes a technical adjustment to clarify that a handgun can be used for deer hunting during any shotgun deer season.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-05-02","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (Agriculture) in House with 11 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2017-05-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB157/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25710","sponsor":"Jeffrey Spiegelman"},
{"bill_id":1010231,"bill_number":"HR11","title":"Extending The Reporting Date Of The Task Force To Review And Recommend Noise Control Laws In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This Resolution extends the due date of the final report of the Task Force to Review and Recommend Noise Control Laws in the State of Delaware from April 30, 2017, to June 30, 2017.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-05-02","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2017-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HR11/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25702","sponsor":"Stephen Smyk"},
{"bill_id":1010249,"bill_number":"HB152","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Deljis Fund.","description":"This bill insures an ongoing and necessary funding source to DELJIS for the purpose of providing local law enforcement with connectivity, maintenance, and technical support for the CJIS system.","status_desc":"Stricken","status_date":"2017-05-02","last_action":"Stricken in House","last_action_date":"2018-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB152/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25697","sponsor":"Ruth Briggs King"},
{"bill_id":1010346,"bill_number":"SB75","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Trafficking Of An Individual, Forced Labor, And Sexual Servitude.","description":"This Act updates Delaware's human trafficking crime to prohibit the same acts that are included in the federal Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act of 2015.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-08-01","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-08-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB75/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25699","sponsor":"Bryant Richardson"},
{"bill_id":1010502,"bill_number":"HR12","title":"Designating May 5, 2017, As \"school Lunch Hero Day\" In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This resolution designates May 5, 2017, as \"School Lunch Hero Day\" in order to recognize the hardworking school nutrition professionals in this State's school cafeterias and to showcase the difference these professionals make in the lives of every child who comes through the cafeteria.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-05-03","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2017-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HR12/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25719","sponsor":"Edward Osienski"},
{"bill_id":1010690,"bill_number":"SB77","title":"An Act To Amend Title 7 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Aquaculture.","description":"As a result of the passage of the in Inland Bays Aquaculture Act, numerous ongoing concerns have been raised during subsequent public meetings and a public hearing. As a result of those meetings, the Secretary's Order No. 2016-W-0049 reduced the number and location of leasable sites, and eliminated oyster aquaculture in the Little Assawoman Bay. This Act seeks to ensure the following: sites eliminated in the Secretary's Order cannot be considered for leasing for aquaculture; the elimination of poles as a form of markings of any and all leased sites within the Little Assawoman Bay; and limiting all aquaculture leased sites in the Little Assawoman Bay to hard clams only.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-08-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-08-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB77/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25714","sponsor":"Gerald Hocker"},
{"bill_id":1010918,"bill_number":"HB158","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, 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. However, the General Assembly is also mindful of concerns that by creating a license for outdoor space, existing businesses could be affected. For this reason, the definition of a beer garden includes stringent requirements that will limit the number of establishments that could be eligible for a license issued pursuant to this Act. The biennial fee for a beer garden license is set at $2,000.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-07-17","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-07-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB158/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25726","sponsor":"Helene Keeley"},
{"bill_id":1010958,"bill_number":"HCR22","title":"Commending The Nominees And Recipients Of The 2017 Delaware Award For Excellence And Commitment In State Service.","description":"This concurrent resolution commends the nominees and recipients for the 2017 Delaware Award for Excellence and Commitment in State Service.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-05-10","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2017-05-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR22/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25703","sponsor":"Peter Schwartzkopf"},
{"bill_id":1010996,"bill_number":"HB165","title":"An Act To Amend Title 4 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Direct Purchasing And Shipment Of Wine.","description":"This Act permits wine producers holding a valid license within 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. This Act requires that wine producers pay the taxes normally due for wines; limits the amount of wine that a direct shipper of wine can sell to a single household to 3 9-liter cases per year; and limits the total amount of wine that the direct shipper of wine can ship directly to Delaware consumers to 1,800 9-liter cases annually. This Act requires the signature of a person 21 years of age or older before delivery of the wine and to receive training regarding how to deliver wine responsibly.","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2018-06-27","last_action":"Defeated By House. Votes: 19 YES 21 NO 1 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2018-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB165/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25721","sponsor":"Paul Baumbach"},
{"bill_id":1011697,"bill_number":"SB79","title":"An Act To Amend Title 12 Of The Delaware Code Related To Abandoned Or Unclaimed Property.","description":"This Act makes corrections and changes to Senate Bill No. 13 of the 149th General Assembly (81 Del. Laws, c. 1), which was signed February 2, 2017, as follows:","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-06-29","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-06-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB79/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25869","sponsor":"Bryan Townsend"},
{"bill_id":1011744,"bill_number":"SB78","title":"An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Rules Of The Road.","description":"This Act enhances penalties for drivers who cause serious physical injury, as defined in § 222 of Title 11, to a vulnerable user, as defined in this Act. For a person to be guilty under this Act, the injured vulnerable user must be lawfully using a highway, defined in § 101 of Title 29 as \"the entire width between boundary lines of every way or place of whatever nature open to the use of the public as a matter of right for purposes of vehicular travel . . . .\"","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-10-05","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-10-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB78/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25723","sponsor":"David Sokola"},
{"bill_id":1012199,"bill_number":"HB164","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Human Trafficking.","description":"This bill dissolves the Human Trafficking Coordinating Council and reestablishes it as the Human Trafficking Interagency Coordinating Council. The bill establishes the members of the Council and the chair and vice-chair. The bill also requires that a public awareness sign must be displayed at locations designated by the Council.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-09-14","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-09-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB164/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25727","sponsor":"Helene Keeley"},
{"bill_id":1012218,"bill_number":"HB162","title":"An Act To Amend Title 6 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Investor Protection Unit And The Protection Of Vulnerable Adults.","description":"This bill mandates reporting to the Director of Investor Protection by a broker-dealer or investment adviser that has a reasonable belief that financial exploitation of an eligible adult has occurred or been attempted. It also enables broker-dealers and investment advisers to delay disbursement from an account of an eligible adult where financial exploitation is suspected.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-05-09","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Judiciary Committee in House","last_action_date":"2017-05-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB162/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25743","sponsor":"Stephanie Bolden"},
{"bill_id":1012239,"bill_number":"HCR24","title":"Designating The Month Of May 2017 As \"lyme Disease Awareness Month\" In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This concurrent resolution designates the month of May 2017 as Lyme Disease Awareness Month in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-05-09","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2017-05-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR24/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25744","sponsor":"Peter Schwartzkopf"},
{"bill_id":1012259,"bill_number":"HB2","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. This amendment would advance human dignity and equality for all under the Delaware Constitution, and would correct a constitutional shortcoming. It subjects unequal treatment based on discrimination to strict scrutiny, and enables courts in Delaware to establish jurisprudence concerning equal rights violations under State law reflecting Delaware values. Currently, while the federal and many state constitutions afford equal protection, Delawares constitution fails to do so.","status_desc":"Stricken","status_date":"2017-05-09","last_action":"Stricken in House","last_action_date":"2017-06-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB2/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25747","sponsor":"Valerie Longhurst"},
{"bill_id":1012277,"bill_number":"HCR26","title":"Recognizing May 8-12, 2017 As \"teacher Appreciation Week\".","description":"This resolution recognizes the week of May 8-12, 2017 as Teacher Appreciation Week.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-05-09","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2017-05-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR26/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25740","sponsor":"Earl Jaques"},
{"bill_id":1012297,"bill_number":"HB167","title":"An Act To Amend Title 4 Of The Delaware Code Relating The Sale Of Cooking Wine And Alcoholic Liquors.","description":"Cooking wine contains alcohol but has been exempted from alcohol regulation by the federal government (Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau) and many states as long as it contains no more than 20% alcohol by volume and no less than 1.5% salt, thereby making it unfit for beverage consumption. This Act adds cooking wine to the list of exempted liquids from the alcohol regulation. This Act provides that DATE may investigate allegations of misuse of § 725 of this title and refer the matter to the Commissioner for a hearing if the manufacturer or seller disagrees with DATEs determination.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-07-21","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-07-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB167/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25749","sponsor":"Peter Schwartzkopf"},
{"bill_id":1012318,"bill_number":"HB159","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Related To License Requirements And Evaluation Criteria For School Personnel.","description":"This Bill confirms licensing requirements for school nurses are established by the Professional Standards Board, and evaluation criteria for school nurses are established by the District or Charter School.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-05-09","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Education Committee in House","last_action_date":"2017-05-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB159/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25739","sponsor":"Earl Jaques"},
{"bill_id":1012338,"bill_number":"HB161","title":"An Act To Amend Title 2 Of The Delaware Code Related To The Community Transportation Fund.","description":"This bill requires the Department of Transportation to provide the General Assembly with an annual report for community transportation fund expenditures.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-05-09","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Transportation/Land Use and Infrastructure Committee in House","last_action_date":"2017-05-09","committee":"Transportation/Land Use and Infrastructure","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB161/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25738","sponsor":"Sean Matthews"},
{"bill_id":1012359,"bill_number":"HB166","title":"An Act To Amend Title 4 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Alcoholic Liquors.","description":"This bill changes the times when the sale of alcoholic liquor for off-premises consumption may occur on Sundays to be from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-07-12","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-07-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB166/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25746","sponsor":"Debra Heffernan"},
{"bill_id":1012379,"bill_number":"HB163","title":"An Act To Amend Title 30 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Income Tax Return.","description":"Currently there are 17 \"check-boxes\" on the Delaware personal income tax return where taxpayers may designate a portion of their refund or send additional money with their payment due to be credited as a charitable donation to various organizations. The number of organizations has continued to grow over the years without any charities being removed. As a result, a relatively stable total amount of donations is being spread across a larger number of causes, reducing the utility for any single charity and increasing the administrative burden on the Division of Revenue. This bill eliminates the two lowest grossing charitable funds - for the US Olympic Committee and for the Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness Trust Fund, and replaces them with Funds for the Beau Biden Foundation for the Protection of Children and the United Way of Delaware. It also adds a provision to the code capping the number of permissible charity check-offs on the return at 21.","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2018-07-01","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 NO","last_action_date":"2018-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB163/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25742","sponsor":"Paul Baumbach"},
{"bill_id":1012698,"bill_number":"HR13","title":"Recognizing May 10, 2017 As \"national School Nurse Day\".","description":"This Resolution recognizes the important work of school nurses and declares May 10, 2017 as \"National School Nurse Day\" in Delaware.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-05-10","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2017-05-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HR13/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25640","sponsor":"Earl Jaques"},
{"bill_id":1012713,"bill_number":"HB7","title":"An Act To Amend Title 10 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Juvenile Records.","description":"Recognizing that a criminal charge can have lasting collateral consequences for a juvenile on employment and education opportunities, this bill raises the age in which a juveniles information, such as their name and mug shot, may be released by the state. The bill also seeks to address issues related to the release of such information on publicly-maintained social media pages.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-05-10","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in House with 1 Favorable, 8 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2017-05-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB7/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25762","sponsor":"Sean Lynn"},
{"bill_id":1012728,"bill_number":"HB169","title":"An Act To Amend Titles 12,25 And 30 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Decedents Estates And Fiduciary Relations, Property And State Taxes.","description":"Section 1 of the Act (i) clarifies that the defined term agents, as used in chapter 33 of title 12, consistent with common usage of the term, includes all agents defined as such by the general law of agency; (ii) modifies section 3312 to provide that the rules of that section, permitting certain investments and transactions with affiliates, apply in cases where the investment or counterparty to the transaction is affiliated with an agent having discretionary investment authority over a fund either by reason of a delegation to the agent by a fiduciary or by reason of a direct grant of such discretion to the agent; (iii) adds a new section 3313A, patterned upon section 3313, regarding the duties and liability of a trustee in cases where the trust instrument grants another co-trustee exclusive authority to take specified actions on behalf of the trust; (iv) grants trustees the general power to indemnify lenders as customary commercial loan documents sometimes require such indemnities; (v) clarifies the circumstances in which a trustee may merge trusts pursuant to section 3325(29); (vi) corrects typographical errors in sections 3332 and 3333; (vii) clarifies the circumstances in which certain trust beneficiaries may appoint a successor trustee pursuant to section 3336; (viii) makes section 3338 regarding nonjudicial settlement agreements available to charitable trusts and noncharitable purpose trusts subject to certain limitations described therein; (ix) revises section 3341 to address how a trust merger affects a power of appointment exercisable over property of a trust merged with and into another trust; and (x) revises section 3342 to make certain stylistic changes and address the power of an agent or guardian to consent to a trust modification on behalf of a trustor.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-08-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-08-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB169/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25759","sponsor":"Bryon Short"},
{"bill_id":1012745,"bill_number":"HCR27","title":"Recognizing And Honoring The Delaware Department Of Transportation On The 100th Anniversary Of Its Founding On May 10, 1917.","description":"This Resolution recognizes May 10, 2017, as the 100th Anniversary of the Delaware Department of Transportation.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-05-10","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2017-05-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR27/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25745","sponsor":"Edward Osienski"},
{"bill_id":1012760,"bill_number":"HB170","title":"An Act To Amend Titles 29 And 30 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Angel Investor Job Creation And Innovation Act .","description":"This legislation, the Angel Investor Job Creation and Innovation Act for Small Technology Companies, creates an incentive for qualified angel investors to invest capital in qualified Delaware small technology companies..","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-05-24","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-05-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB170/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25737","sponsor":"Michael Ramone"},
{"bill_id":1012774,"bill_number":"HB9","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Certain Crimes.","description":"This bill allows judicial discretion when juveniles are charged with any of the five specific offenses carved out in state code that say a juvenile of 16 or older, or 15 in the case of § 1447A, must be prosecuted as an adult. The bill simply changes the language from shall to may to allow judges to weigh the possibility that the juvenile may be better served in Delawares Family Court system via the amenability process already enumerated in Title 10 § 1010 and § 1011.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-10-12","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-10-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB9/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25766","sponsor":"James Johnson"},
{"bill_id":1012791,"bill_number":"HB8","title":"An Act To Amend Title 10 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Juvenile Offender Civil Citation Program.","description":"This bill seeks to expand the eligibility criteria for the Juvenile Offender Civil Citation Program by including the offense of possession of drug paraphernalia and permitting a second referral to the Juvenile Offender Civil Citation Program where the first referral occurred more than 18 months ago and was not a referral for the same offense.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-10-12","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-10-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB8/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25761","sponsor":"Debra Heffernan"},
{"bill_id":1012806,"bill_number":"HB168","title":"An Act To Amend Title 15 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Elections.","description":"This bill eliminates the outdated provisions relating to mobile registration while maintaining the right of any person to register to vote at any county office of the Department of Elections.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-08-02","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-08-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB168/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25750","sponsor":"Earl Jaques"},
{"bill_id":1012820,"bill_number":"HB6","title":"An Act To Amend Titles 10 And 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To A Juvenile's Right To Counsel In Family Court And The Justice Of The Peace Court.","description":"This Act codifies a juvenile's right to counsel in Family Court delinquency proceedings. The bill outlines certain circumstances where a juvenile may not waive the right to counsel: where the juvenile is accused of a felony, where the juvenile is in the custody of the Division of Family Services, where the juvenile is under the age of 16, or where the victim of the alleged delinquent act is a family member or guardian or where the family member or guardian has an interest adverse to the juvenile.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-10-12","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-10-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB6/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25765","sponsor":"David Bentz"},
{"bill_id":1012834,"bill_number":"HCR23","title":"Designating May 10, 2017, As Early Childhood Advocacy Day In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This concurrent resolution proclaims May 10, 2017, 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 a Delaware early childhood system that will positively impact children, families, communities, and workforce and economic development across the State.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-05-10","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2017-05-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR23/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25734","sponsor":"Quinton Johnson"},
{"bill_id":1013093,"bill_number":"HCR28","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 recognizes and commends speech-language pathologists and audiologists throughout this State for their work with citizens of this State to lead independent, productive, and fulfilling lives.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-05-11","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2017-05-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR28/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25770","sponsor":"Valerie Longhurst"},
{"bill_id":1013142,"bill_number":"HB173","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11, 16 And 29 Of The Delaware Code Related To Dangerous Animals And Animal Welfare Laws.","description":"This bill further consolidates animal welfare law enforcement roles and responsibilities under Title 16. The Office of Animal Welfare enforces all animal control and animal cruelty laws of this state. Upon the transfer of such responsibilities to the Office of Animal Welfare, officers were given greater enforcement authority than previously assigned under the Delaware State Constable Board. As such, animal welfare officers were removed from the Boards oversight and the additional laws enforced previously as constables need to be added to the section of the code that defines officer authority, specifically when enforcing animal fighting laws and laws pertaining to dangerous animals. Other laws, like the dog control law, needed to be brought up to date with current Office of Animal Welfare authority. Additionally, the bill updates the Dangerous Dog Law to allow for more thorough investigation prior to civil filings, adds code provisions concerning dogs that repeatedly attack or threaten to attack people and animals in the community, creates steps for ensuring compliance to court rulings, and establishes a deadline for filing appeals after dangerous dog (with euthanasia) rulings.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-07-21","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-07-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB173/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25879","sponsor":"Earl Jaques"},
{"bill_id":1013195,"bill_number":"HB171","title":"An Act To Amend Chapter 37 Of Title 24 Relating To Speech/language Pathologists, Audiologists And Hearing Aid Dispensers.","description":"This Bill amends the Board composition to provide that a slot may be filled by an audiologist or by a hearing aid dispenser which shall address the challenge in locating a hearing aid dispenser to serve on the Board. Further, this Bill adds a definition for the practice of hearing aid dispensing to set forth the appropriate scope of practice for hearing aid dispensers, based on their training and qualifications, in the interest of public protection. This Bill also strikes references to audiology and speech pathology aides because the Board does not license or regulate these professions. The requirements for licensure and license renewal, for speech/language pathologists and audiologists, have been amended in the interests of clarity. Upon application, a speech/language pathologist must submit proof of current certification from the American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA) and audiologists must submit proof of either current ASHA certification or board certification from the American Board of Audiology. Reciprocity applicants for speech/language pathology and audiology must meet this same requirement. Also, at the time of the first renewal only, speech/language pathologists and audiologists must show the appropriate current certification. Finally, references to excessive use or abuse of drugs have been amended to be consistent with the definition of this term.","status_desc":"Stricken","status_date":"2017-05-11","last_action":"Stricken in House","last_action_date":"2018-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB171/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25769","sponsor":"Valerie Longhurst"},
{"bill_id":1013240,"bill_number":"HB172","title":"An Act To Amend Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Health Insurance.","description":"This Bill limits a health insurers 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":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-16","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB172/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25773","sponsor":"Bryon Short"},
{"bill_id":1013290,"bill_number":"HR14","title":"Respecting And Honoring All Delaware Mothers On May 14, 2017, Mother's Day.","description":"Respecting And Honoring All Delaware Mothers On May 14, 2017, Mother's Day.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-05-11","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2017-05-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HR14/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25688","sponsor":"Joseph Miro"},
{"bill_id":1013294,"bill_number":"HB175","title":"An Act To Amend Title 6, Title 8, And Title 12 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Various Fees And Taxes Charged By The Secretary Of State.","description":"This Act alters various fees assessed by the Delaware Secretary of State. The Act provides that most changes to the fees and taxes assessed will take effect on August 1, 2017; however increases to the maximum franchise tax and the late penalty for the filing of an annual franchise tax report shall take effect for the tax year beginning January 1, 2017, and the increase of the assumed par value multiplier for calculation of the corporate franchise tax and the authorized shares multiplier for corporations with greater than 10,000 authorized shares for calculation of the corporate franchise tax shall take effect for the tax year beginning on January 1, 2018.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-07-02","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-07-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB175/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25780","sponsor":"Peter Schwartzkopf"},
{"bill_id":1014118,"bill_number":"HB178","title":"An Act To Amend Title 10 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Minors' Petitions For Name Change.","description":"The children of parents who divorce or were never married often share a surname with only one parent, which may lead to confusion or hardship when schools, doctors, or others fail to recognize the childs connection with the parent with whom the child does not share a similar surname. Parents and children in such circumstances have compelling reason to seek to add a second surname to the childs name.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-08-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-08-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB178/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25787","sponsor":"Sean Lynn"},
{"bill_id":1014129,"bill_number":"HB183","title":"An Act To Amend Title 31 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Child Death Reviews.","description":"This Act clarifies that the reviews of child and maternal deaths are confidential and may not be used in any proceedings. It ensures that the committees and panels who do the work on behalf of the Child Death Review Commission are protected.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-08-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-08-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB183/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25793","sponsor":"Melanie Smith"},
{"bill_id":1014140,"bill_number":"HB179","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The State Employees' Pension Plan.","description":"This Act permits State employees who are employed by the Delaware State Police or Delaware Capitol Police and work in a variety of job titles, all of which are more commonly referred to as \"9-1-1 operators,\" to retire at 25 years without any reduction. Those employees will pay a higher employee contribution rate than other State employees.","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2018-07-01","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2018-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB179/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26099","sponsor":"Sean Lynn"},
{"bill_id":1014151,"bill_number":"HB177","title":"An Act To Amend Title 22 Of The Delaware Code Related To Municipal Boards Of Adjustment.","description":"This bill broadens the eligibility requirement for an appointment to a board of adjustment in jurisdictions which have adopted a home rule charter.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-29","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB177/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25784","sponsor":"Paul Baumbach"},
{"bill_id":1014165,"bill_number":"HB174","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Relating To Illegal Purchases Of Firearms.","description":"This Act raises the first offense of purchasing or obtaining a firearm for someone not legally qualified to own, possess or purchase one from a Class F to a Class E Felony. This change is to deter such \"straw purchases\" by making jail time more likely for the offender, and consequently, to reduce the number of people who cannot legally possess firearms but obtain them in this manner.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-18","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB174/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25785","sponsor":"John Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":1014176,"bill_number":"HB180","title":"An Act To Amend Title 6 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Breaches Of Security Involving Personal Information.","description":"This Act revises HB 180 to reflect input from a wide group of stakeholders. This Substitute Act differs from HB 180 as follows:","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-08-17","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-08-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB180/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26009","sponsor":"Paul Baumbach"},
{"bill_id":1014188,"bill_number":"HB182","title":"An Act To Amend Titles 16 And 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Responses To Child Abuse And Neglect.","description":"This bill clarifies that the reviews of child abuse and neglect deaths and near deaths are confidential and should not be used in any proceedings. It ensures that the committees and panels who do the work on behalf of the Child Protection Accountability Commission are protected. Finally, the bill clarifies that any duties of the State for public disclosure in these cases under the federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act will not be fulfilled by these confidential reviews conducted by the Commission as Delawares Citizen Review Panel.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-08-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-08-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB182/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25792","sponsor":"Melanie Smith"},
{"bill_id":1014199,"bill_number":"HB5","title":"An Act Proposing An Amendment To Article I Of The Delaware Constitution Relating To Equal Rights.","description":"This Act is the first leg of an amendment to the Delaware Constitution to provide for equal rights. This amendment would advance human dignity and equality for all under the Delaware Constitution, and would correct a constitutional shortcoming. It subjects unequal treatment arising from historical bias to strict scrutiny, and enables courts in Delaware to establish jurisprudence concerning equal rights violations under State law reflecting Delaware values.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-05-16","last_action":"Defeated By House. Votes: 24 YES 9 NO 7 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2017-06-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB5/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25786","sponsor":"Valerie Longhurst"},
{"bill_id":1014209,"bill_number":"HB181","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Responses To Child Abuse And Neglect.","description":"This Act makes updates to how reports of child abuse and neglect are handled by the various members of the multidisciplinary team. The Act codifies the multidisciplinary team and case. The Act adds additional duties to the Investigation Coordinator, law enforcement, the Department of Justice and the Division of Family Services that are current best practices but not required by law. The Act reorganizes the section pertaining to the Division of Family Services to reflect current best practices. The Act allows nurse practitioners to take emergency protective custody.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-08-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-08-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB181/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25791","sponsor":"Melanie Smith"},
{"bill_id":1014218,"bill_number":"HB176","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Possession Of A Weapon In A Safe School And Recreation Zone.","description":"This bill gives local school boards or charter school boards more discretion on a case by case basis to suspend students for the possession of a deadly weapon other than a firearm in a Safe School or Recreation Zone. This bill is the result of a case in the Brandywine School District.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-09-29","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-09-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB176/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25782","sponsor":"Deborah Hudson"},
{"bill_id":1014490,"bill_number":"HB186","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.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-05-17","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Health & Human Development Committee in House","last_action_date":"2017-05-17","committee":"Health & Human Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB186/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25803","sponsor":"Kevin Hensley"},
{"bill_id":1014511,"bill_number":"HCR29","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":"2017-05-17","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 18 YES 3 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2017-05-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR29/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25805","sponsor":"Peter Schwartzkopf"},
{"bill_id":1014532,"bill_number":"HB184","title":"An Act To Amend Title 23 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Board Of Pilot Commissioners.","description":"This bill adds to the requirements for licensure as a River Pilot Apprentice that an applicant not have been convicted of a crime substantially related to the practice of river piloting. This bill empowers the Board of Pilot Commissioners to waive such a disqualifier to licensure if it finds that the applicant is otherwise capable of practicing in a safe and competent manner, and the granting of a waiver will not endanger the public health, safety, or welfare. This language tracks that which is already included in most Title 24 boards statutes. This bill also empowers the Board of River Pilot Commissioners to discipline any licensee who is convicted of a crime substantially related to the practice of river piloting after obtaining licensure, and to discipline any licensee who has a river pilot license disciplined by another jurisdiction. This language also tracks that which is already included in most Title 24 boards statutes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-07-11","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-07-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB184/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25800","sponsor":"Quinton Johnson"},
{"bill_id":1014552,"bill_number":"HCR30","title":"Recognizing 2017 As The 50th Anniversary Of In Re Gault.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution celebrates the 50th anniversary of the landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision In re Gault and the importance of its extension of the Constitutional guarantee of due process.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-06-06","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2017-06-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR30/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25802","sponsor":"Peter Schwartzkopf"},
{"bill_id":1014820,"bill_number":"HB188","title":"An Act To Amend Title 9 And 25 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Liens Of Political Subdivisions And Municipalities.","description":"Criminal and administrative enforcement of laws and ordinances relating to the condition of real property and abatement of violations thereof is a significant expense of local governments. The growing number of vacant and abandoned properties has increased these costs to local governments. The owners of vacant and abandoned property routinely fail to respond to the issuance of violation notices, citations, and tickets. Thus, the local government, at taxpayer expense, is left to maintain the property in a condition that will protect the public health, safety and welfare and minimize the deleterious effect the unmaintained property has on the local community. When a property owner fails or refuses to maintain real property according to minimum code standards, the costs incurred by local government for enforcing its codes and abating violations thereof, should be borne by the property owner rather than the taxpayers. Thus, this bill is intended to clarify that costs associated with enforcement of local laws and ordinances relating to the condition of real property and abatement of violations of those laws and ordinances shall be a lien against the property subject to the enforcement action. Recoupment of costs associated with the enforcement of building, property maintenance, zoning, drainage, sewer, housing, or sanitation codes is a lengthy and expensive process for local governments. This bill clarifies that local governments may include the amount of the lien on the local tax billing of the property subject to the enforcement action may collect the lien in the same manner as other property taxes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-09-07","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-09-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB188/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25822","sponsor":"James Johnson"},
{"bill_id":1014828,"bill_number":"HB185","title":"An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Rules Of The Road","description":"The Bicycle Friendly Delaware Act would update Delaware code in conformance with recommended changes to the Uniform Vehicle Code from both the National Committee on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (Rules of the Road Committee) and the League of American Bicyclists (Legal Affairs Committee). Without changing the legal meaning of existing law, these updates would clarify sections of the Delaware Rules of the Road that are frequently misunderstood by the police, by bicycle operators and by vehicle drivers. In addition, the Act would enable the Department of Transportation to deploy bicycle traffic signals as a safety countermeasure at intersections where most fatal bicycle crashes occur; require vehicles to change lanes when passing bicycles (and farm equipment and animal-drawn vehicles) when lanes are too narrow; permit safe yielding by bicycle operators at stop sign-controlled intersections with minor roads; and prohibit the use of horns when passing animal-drawn vehicles and bicycles.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-10-05","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-10-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB185/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25819","sponsor":"John Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":1014838,"bill_number":"HB187","title":"An Act To Amend Titles 9 And 22 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Sheriff's Sales.","description":"With the implementation of land banks in the State of Delaware, an increasing number of vacant and abandoned properties will be brought to sheriffs sales. Many of these parcels will be dilapidated and require investment to render the house habitable. Blight will only be ameliorated if the bidders upon such property acquire it intending to invest in the property, thereby improving the housing in the neighborhood and eliminating blight. If bidders at a tax lien sale have failed to pay taxes when due and have failed to maintain the condition of other real property they own in the same jurisdiction, it is not likely that they intend to invest in and improve the condition of additional property they acquire. Instead they are speculating on a turnaround in the neighborhood based upon the investment and efforts of others.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-09-07","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-09-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB187/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25821","sponsor":"James Johnson"},
{"bill_id":1014848,"bill_number":"HCR31","title":"Recognizing The Month Of May 2017 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":"2017-05-18","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2017-05-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR31/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25715","sponsor":"Ruth Briggs King"},
{"bill_id":1014859,"bill_number":"HCR33","title":"Encouraging State Employees And Pensioners To Make Informed Decisions During 2017 Benefits Open Enrollment To Help Control The Rising Costs Of Healthcare.","description":"This resolution strongly encourages benefit-eligible state employees and pensioners to be engaged consumers and actively participate in Open Enrollment this May, by utilizing the new consumerism resources and making informed decisions regarding their health plan selections as an important step towards controlling rising healthcare costs.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-05-18","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 17 YES 4 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2017-05-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR33/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25813","sponsor":"Lyndon Yearick"},
{"bill_id":1014869,"bill_number":"HB189","title":"An Act To Amend Title 17 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Highways.","description":"The Advanced Wireless Infrastructure Investment Act creates a new Chapter 16 of Title 17 that will accelerate investment in mobile broadband infrastructure and ready the State for the next wave of economic development in the digital economy. In recognition of the shift from landline to wireless communications, the Act authorizes wireless providers access to the States rights of way and establishes a Statewide policy for deployment of small wireless cells to meet the growing demand for wireless services which provide Delaware citizens with access to advanced technology, information and 911 services.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-08-31","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-08-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB189/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25823","sponsor":"John Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":1014879,"bill_number":"HB190","title":"An Act To Amend Title 7 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Coastal Zone Act.","description":"This Act, which shall be known as the Coastal Zone Conversion Permit Act, makes changes to the Coastal Zone Act (CZA), which has not been significantly updated since its enactment almost a half century ago. The CZA, enacted in 1971, has enabled Delaware to preserve and protect our coastline, one of Delawares greatest natural resources. However, the CZA has also allowed property that has been in use by heavy industry for nearly 50 years, most suitable for similar industrial uses, to go unused unless the owner is willing to engage in the same heavy industry use or to use the property for manufacturing.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-08-02","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-08-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB190/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25820","sponsor":"Edward Osienski"},
{"bill_id":1017422,"bill_number":"HB194","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To School Property Tax Credits.","description":"This bill phases out the school property tax credit for residents age 65 or older, by eliminating eligibility for those born after 1967 (currently age 50). The fifteen year provision allows time for residents to adjust their long range financial plans. This bill does not affect anyone currently eligible for the credit.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-06-01","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to House Administration Committee in House","last_action_date":"2017-06-01","committee":"Administration","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB194/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25843","sponsor":"Jeffrey Spiegelman"},
{"bill_id":1017426,"bill_number":"HB203","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, 2019. The report shall include:","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-09-14","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-09-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB203/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25862","sponsor":"Stephanie Bolden"},
{"bill_id":1017430,"bill_number":"HB201","title":"An Act To Amend Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Telemedicine.","description":"This Act clarifies that after a physician-patient relationship has been properly established in accordance with this section, subsequent communications and treatment may be conducted as the doctor and patient deem appropriate. As with all practice of medicine, such subsequent interactions must still meet the standard of care for the given field of medicine.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-07-12","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-07-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB201/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25860","sponsor":"Bryon Short"},
{"bill_id":1017437,"bill_number":"HB204","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Release Of Persons Accused Of Crimes.","description":"This Act makes a number of changes to Chapter 21, Title 11 of the Delaware Code, with the goal of modernizing the pretrial process, reducing reliance on monetary conditions, improving the efficiency and outcomes for the criminal justice system, and ensuring the safety of the community. An analysis of data for pretrial detention and bail shows that Delawares bail system is failing in two ways: we unnecessarily detain individuals who lack funds for their release, and on the other end of the spectrum, we release defendants who fail to appear or remain law abiding during their period of pretrial release. The Courts, the Department of Correction, the Office of Defense Services, the Attorney Generals Offices, members of law enforcement and the private defense bar, and the Delaware Center for Justice have worked collaboratively to propose the changes embodied in this bill, and will continue to work on further revisions.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-01-25","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB204/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25863","sponsor":"James Johnson"},
{"bill_id":1017441,"bill_number":"HB200","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Medicaid And Home Health Care.","description":"This bill sets a minimum reimbursement rate for home health care nursing services paid for by Medicaid-contracted organizations. The rate shall be at least equal to the rate set by the Division of Medicaid for equivalent services. Home care nurses and aides give Delawareans with disabilities the option to remain at home with their families and prevents unnecessary use of higher-cost hospitals, nursing homes and rehabilitation facilities.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-08-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-08-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB200/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25864","sponsor":"Debra Heffernan"},
{"bill_id":1017445,"bill_number":"HB199","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Board Of Pension Trustees.","description":"The Board of Pension Trustees has established policies and practices for the administration of the Delaware Public Employees Retirement System. Based on the recommendations of the Boards Best Practices review, this Act will codify some of these policies and practices. The Act also indemnifies committee members and clarifies the frequency of Board meetings and authorized methods of communication for obtaining quorum and voting.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-07-17","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-07-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB199/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25857","sponsor":"John Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":1017450,"bill_number":"HB191","title":"An Act To Amend The Charter Of The Town Of Laurel.","description":"This act amends the Charter of the Town of Laurel so that the Mayor and members of the Town Council are only paid for meetings which they attend.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-08-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-08-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB191/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25839","sponsor":"Timothy Dukes"},
{"bill_id":1017454,"bill_number":"HB192","title":"An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Special License Plates.","description":"This bill creates a special license plate for emergency medical services professionals.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-06-01","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Public Safety & Homeland Security Committee in House","last_action_date":"2017-06-01","committee":"Public Safety & Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB192/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25844","sponsor":"Charles Paradee"},
{"bill_id":1017459,"bill_number":"HB193","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Educator Licensure.","description":"This Act authorizes teacher candidates who will participate in the alternative routes for teacher licensure and certification program hired after July 1 of a school year to fulfill the 120 hour seminar/practicum requirement prior to the start of the following school year.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-09-21","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-09-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB193/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25847","sponsor":"Kimberly Williams"},
{"bill_id":1017464,"bill_number":"HB202","title":"An Act To Amend Title 3 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Horse Racing.","description":"This Act addresses new requirements on fingerprinting and criminal history reports from the Federal Bureau of Investigation and allows the Thoroughbred Racing Commission to continue its long standing practice of obtaining fingerprints and criminal history reports from the State Bureau of Information for individuals seeking to be licensed to participate in horse racing in Delaware.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-07-21","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-07-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB202/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25861","sponsor":"William Carson"},
{"bill_id":1017468,"bill_number":"HB208","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Division Of Long Term Care Residents Protection.","description":"This Act renames the Division of Long Term Care Residents Protection to the Division of Health Care Quality and strengthens the Division's ability to protect Delawareans receiving long term, acute, or outpatient health care. The new name better describes the Division which now includes not only long term care, but also acute and outpatient care facilities and agencies.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-02-14","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB208/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25853","sponsor":"David Bentz"},
{"bill_id":1017472,"bill_number":"HB206","title":"An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Drivers License Revocation.","description":"This Act allows the Division of Motor Vehicles to issue a conditional license at the request of the Justice of the Peace for a Driving Under the Influence offender whose charge is still pending, but whose license has been suspended by the Division of Motor Vehicles. The conditional license can only be issued on the condition that the offender submit to continuous sobriety monitoring. This Act ensures that a person can enter a sobriety monitoring program, but not face the loss of full licensure that would negate the benefits of entering and participating in such a program.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-08-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-08-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB206/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25849","sponsor":"Helene Keeley"},
{"bill_id":1017479,"bill_number":"HB205","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Bail Conditions.","description":"This Act authorizes a court to impose as a condition of bail that a person charged with misdemeanor Driving Under the Influence not be permitted to drive a vehicle. This Act also allows the Justice of the Peace Court to retain jurisdiction to impose, modify and enforce bail conditions for misdemeanor Driving Under the Influence offenders even after the case is transferred to the Court of Common Pleas for trial. This Act further authorizes the Justice of the Peace Court to impose bail conditions including abstinence from alcohol or drugs and monitoring necessary to ensure compliance with such condition.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-06-27","last_action":"Defeated By Senate. Votes: 10 YES 5 NO 2 NOT VOTING 4 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2017-06-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB205/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25851","sponsor":"Helene Keeley"},
{"bill_id":1017483,"bill_number":"HB198","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 tasting and sale of craft beer, distilled spirits, and wine at Farmers Markets or Agricultural Themed Events. The bill's intent is to allow tasting of products, offer limited purchase opportunities, and promote how local craft beverages benefit our agriculture industry and where to purchase the products year round. This bill allows holders of a Farmers Market Permit or Agricultural Themed Event Permit to conduct tastings and sell craft beer, mead, cider, distilled spirits, and wine in sealed containers for off-premise consumption at retail prices at off-site farmers markets or agricultural themed events during the months of April through November. This bill requires the Department of Agriculture to certify that the event is an Agricultural Themed Event or Farmers Market. No more than 5 Permit Holders may sell at a Farmers Market and no more than 8 Permit Holders may sell at Agricultural Themed Events.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-03-20","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (Agriculture) in House with 1 Favorable, 7 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB198/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26384","sponsor":"Lyndon Yearick"},
{"bill_id":1017487,"bill_number":"HB197","title":"An Act To Amend Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Professional Engineers.","description":"This bill makes changes to the Delaware Professional Engineers' licensing chapter to:","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-09-29","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-09-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB197/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25852","sponsor":"Ronald Gray"},
{"bill_id":1017492,"bill_number":"HB207","title":"An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Driving A Vehicle While Under The Influence.","description":"This Act provides judicial economy in the disposition of Driving Under the Influence (DUI) offenses by providing a trial for misdemeanor DUI offenses only in the Court of Common Pleas. This Act permits the Justice of the Peace Court to accept guilty pleas and first offender elections. This Act also requires that any offense properly joined with a DUI offense remains so joined for the purpose of trial. Under current Delaware law, all cases are initiated in the Justice of the Peace Court for the purposes of setting bail. On June 30, 2017, the States ability to transfer these cases, provided by House Bill 277 of the 147th General Assembly, sunsets. Thereafter, in matters over which the Justice of the Peace and the Court of Common Pleas have concurrent jurisdiction, only the defendant has a statutory right and mechanism (11 Del. C. § 5303) to transfer to the Court of Common Pleas. A single track for the disposition of DUI offenses also provides a mechanism for all DUI offenders to be considered for the specialized, treatment-focused post-adjudication DUI Court in the Court of Common Pleas.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-06-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB207/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25865","sponsor":"Helene Keeley"},
{"bill_id":1017497,"bill_number":"SR10","title":"Establishing A Special Committee To Study And Make Recommendations Regarding Truck Traffic And Freight Movements Along Sr 41, Sr 48, And Sr 7 In New Castle County.","description":"This Senate Resolution creates a Special Committee to study and make recommendations regarding truck traffic movement along SR 41, SR 48, and SR 7.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-04-25","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 17 YES 4 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2017-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SR10/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25671","sponsor":"Anthony Delcollo"},
{"bill_id":1017498,"bill_number":"SR11","title":"Designating The Week Of May 1, 2017 To May 5, 2017 As National Charter School Week.","description":"This resolution designates the week of May 1, 2017 to May 5, 2017 as National Charter School Week.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-05-02","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 18 YES 3 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2017-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SR11/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25711","sponsor":"Brian Pettyjohn"},
{"bill_id":1017499,"bill_number":"SB97","title":"An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Rules Of The Road.","description":"This bill allows Delaware Department of Transportation authorized vehicles to be able to use the shoulder of the road when responding to emergencies. Department of Transportation staff must respond to emergencies along the road to assist police, fire and paramedics with establishing maintenance of traffic. By allowing the use of the shoulder of the road staff will be able to respond in a timely manner.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-09-21","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-09-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB97/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25846","sponsor":"Stephanie Hansen"},
{"bill_id":1017501,"bill_number":"SB89","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 Americas 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.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-05-22","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (Judicial & Community Affairs) in Senate with 5 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2017-06-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB89/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25812","sponsor":"David Lawson"},
{"bill_id":1017503,"bill_number":"SB80","title":"An Act To Amend Title 26 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Public Utilities.","description":"This Act replicates and extends to electric and natural gas utilities the same authority that has previously been granted to water utilities. This authority allows for the implementation of an interim rate mechanism already in existence for water utilities in an effort to reduce volatility and the costs to electric and natural gas customers.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-06-14","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-06-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB80/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25781","sponsor":"Harris McDowell"},
{"bill_id":1017504,"bill_number":"SCR20","title":"Establishing The Statewide Ecological Extinction Task Force.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution establishes a task force to study the issue of the local extinction of species in Delaware and recommend solutions to reverse the present course. The task force is required to deliver its report no later than December 1, 2017.","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2017-05-09","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2017-05-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR20/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25687","sponsor":"Stephanie Hansen"},
{"bill_id":1017506,"bill_number":"SB69","title":"An Act To Amend Title 8 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The General Corporation Law.","description":"Section 1. Sections 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 11 and 36 of this Act amend Sections 151(f), 202(a), 219(a), 219(c), 224, 232(c) and 364 of Title 8, respectively. Amendments to Sections 219, 224 and 232 and related provisions are intended to provide specific statutory authority for Delaware corporations to use networks of electronic databases (examples of which are described currently as distributed ledgers or a blockchain) for the creation and maintenance of corporate records, including the corporations stock ledger. Section 219(c), as amended, now includes a definition of stock ledger. Section 224, as amended, requires that the stock ledger serve three functions contemplated by the Delaware General Corporation Law: it must enable the corporation to prepare the list of stockholders specified in Sections 219 and 220; it must record the information specified in Sections 156, 159, 217(a) and 218; and, as required by Section 159, it must record transfers of stock as governed by Article 8 of subtitle I of Title 6. Sections 151, 202 and 364 are also amended to clarify that the notices given to holders of uncertificated shares pursuant to those sections may be given by electronic transmission.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-07-21","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-07-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB69/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25730","sponsor":"Bryan Townsend"},
{"bill_id":1017508,"bill_number":"SB76","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To State Procurement.","description":"This bill sets the standards by which certain 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 or the United States Department of Labor for projects in which workers shall be paid the prevailing wage under § 6960 of Title 29.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-06-09","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (Labor) in Senate with 1 Favorable, 2 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2018-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB76/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25931","sponsor":"Jack Walsh"},
{"bill_id":1017510,"bill_number":"SB102","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 And Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Non-academic Training And Related Resources.","description":"This Act consolidates Delaware law related to child abuse and child sexual abuse training and detection, suicide prevention, bullying, criminal youth gang detection, and teen dating violence and sexual assault into one subchapter of Chapter 41, Title 14 of the Delaware Code and develops a non-academic training program that coordinates the trainings school district and charter school employees are required to receive. In addition to streamlining non-academic trainings, this Act provides school districts and charter schools with flexibility to meet current and future non-academic training needs of school district and charter school employees, students, and parents. This Act applies to all public schools, including charter schools and vocational technical schools.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-08-09","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-08-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB102/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25868","sponsor":"Margaret Henry"},
{"bill_id":1017511,"bill_number":"SB82","title":"An Act To Amend The Charter Of The City Of Milford.","description":"This Act amends the Milford City Charter. The changes are comprehensive in nature and designed to amend and revise many of the outdated provisions dating back to the Act reincorporating the City of Milford in 1970. Many of the changes are technical in nature, including updated terminology and re-organization. There are substantive changes to certain procedures including annexation, tax collection, voting, and vacancies. Some provisions are being removed due to their current inapplicability, such as those relating to the City Alderman. There are also changes updating the powers and authority of city officials along with new provisions relating to ethics and the code of conduct.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-08-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-08-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB82/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25771","sponsor":"Gary Simpson"},
{"bill_id":1017513,"bill_number":"SCR19","title":"Designating September 1, 2017 As \"wesley College Day\" In Delaware.","description":"This resolution designates September 1, 2017 as Wesley College Day in Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-04-25","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2017-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR19/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25650","sponsor":"Colin Bonini"},
{"bill_id":1017514,"bill_number":"SR9","title":"Recognizing April 6, 2017, As \"aka Day At The Capitol\" In Delaware.","description":"This resolution recognizes the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated and declares April 6, 2017 as \"AKA Day at the Capitol\" in Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-04-06","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 18 YES 3 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2017-04-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SR9/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25603","sponsor":"Margaret Henry"},
{"bill_id":1017518,"bill_number":"SB72","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.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-07-21","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-07-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB72/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25733","sponsor":"Bryan Townsend"},
{"bill_id":1017520,"bill_number":"SB95","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The State Employees Pension Plan.","description":"This bill establishes a 20 year retirement for correction officers and specified peace officers within the State Employees Pension plan. The bill amends the multiplier prospectively for the calculation of pension benefits for correction officers and specified peace officers. For service prior to January 1, 2018 the multipliers of either 1.85%, 2.0% or 2.45% would continue to be in effect and then for years of service after January 1, 2018 a uniform multiplier of 2.5% for the first 20 years, plus 3.5% for years beyond 20 years. In addition, this bill amends the employee contribution for all correction officers and specified peace officers to a uniform 7%.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-06-01","last_action":"Amendment SA 2 to SB 95 - Introduced and Placed With Bill","last_action_date":"2018-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB95/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25840","sponsor":"Bruce Ennis"},
{"bill_id":1017521,"bill_number":"SCR13","title":"Recognizing April, 2017 As Child Abuse Prevention Month In Delaware.","description":"This Resolution recognizes April, 2017 as Child Abuse Prevention Month in Delaware.","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2017-04-06","last_action":"Passed By House. Votes: 37 YES 4 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2017-04-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR13/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25529","sponsor":"Catherine Cloutier"},
{"bill_id":1017524,"bill_number":"SB84","title":"An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Second And Subsequent Offenses","description":"This Act makes consistent the amount of time that the Court \"looks back\" to determine if the current offense is a second offense for the purposes of sentencing. This Act applies to Traffic offenses, but it would not be applicable to DUI cases.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-05-24","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-05-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB84/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25783","sponsor":"Brian Pettyjohn"},
{"bill_id":1017525,"bill_number":"SCR24","title":"Recognizing The Month Of May 2017 As \"healthy Vision Month\" In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This concurrent resolution recognizes the month of May 2017 as Healthy Vision Month in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2017-05-02","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2017-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR24/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25701","sponsor":"David Lawson"},
{"bill_id":1017527,"bill_number":"SCR21","title":"Proclaiming May 2017 As \"community Action Month\" In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This concurrent resolution proclaims May 2017 as \"Community Action Month\" in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2017-04-27","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2017-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR21/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25691","sponsor":"Brian Pettyjohn"},
{"bill_id":1017531,"bill_number":"SCR11","title":"Honoring The 2017 All State 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":"2017-04-26","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2017-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR11/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25680","sponsor":"Bryan Townsend"},
{"bill_id":1017532,"bill_number":"SB71","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.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-07-21","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-07-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB71/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25732","sponsor":"Bryan Townsend"},
{"bill_id":1017534,"bill_number":"SCR25","title":"Continuing To Raise Awareness That The Month Of May Is Melanoma And Skin Cancer Detection And Prevention Month In Delaware And Celebrating New Research Predicting Lower Melanoma Rates.","description":"This resolution continues to raise awareness that the month of May is Melanoma and Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month in Delaware and celebrates new research predicting lower melanoma rates.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-05-10","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2017-05-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR25/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25440","sponsor":"Catherine Cloutier"},
{"bill_id":1017536,"bill_number":"SCR23","title":"Proclaiming May 2017, Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month In Delaware.","description":"This Resolution proclaims May 2017, Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month in Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-05-09","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2017-05-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR23/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25698","sponsor":"Ernesto Lopez"},
{"bill_id":1017538,"bill_number":"SB81","title":"An Act To Amend Title 13 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Child Support.","description":"According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, on average, an incarcerated parent with a child support order has the potential to leave prison with nearly $20,000 in child support debt, having entered the system with around half that amount owed. This national statistic is consistent with Delaware, where the average child support debt for those currently incarcerated in Delaware is $10,000. Failing to recognize the inability to pay while incarcerated undermines the obligor's ability to make a successful transition and meet their obligations post-release, including the ability to pay child support. Delaware Family Court Rules will consider a term of incarceration that exceeds 1 year as evidence of a diminished earning capacity but the incarcerated parent needs to file a motion asking the Family Court for relief from the Child Support Order. The vast majority of incarcerated parents do not have independent income, resources, or assets with which to pay an obligation of child support consistent with their pre-incarceration circumstances.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-05-10","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (Judicial & Community Affairs) in Senate with 3 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2017-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB81/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25763","sponsor":"Margaret Henry"},
{"bill_id":1017540,"bill_number":"SB83","title":"An Act To Amend Titles 24 And 28 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Professions And Occupations.","description":"This bill amends the provisions related to board member compensation under Titles 24 and 28 consistent with a recent amendment to the Delaware Constitution raising the maximum compensation per calendar year from five hundred dollars per year to 1500 dollars per year. The bill removes the need for further amendments to the compensation provisions by deleting the reference to the specific dollar amount of the maximum.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-07-21","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-07-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB83/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25779","sponsor":"Nicole Poore"},
{"bill_id":1017543,"bill_number":"SB90","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.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-05-10","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-05-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB90/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25816","sponsor":"Brian Bushweller"},
{"bill_id":1017545,"bill_number":"SB87","title":"An Act To Amend Titles 13 And 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Public School Enrollment Of Children In The Custody Of The Department Of Services For Children, Youth And Their Families.","description":"This Act updates the school stability law for children in the custody of the Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families (DSCYF) following passage of the federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), which reauthorizes the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). ESSA requires Delaware to eliminate the provision awaiting foster care placement under § 202(c), Title 14 in accordance with the federal McKinney Vento Homeless Assistance Act by December 10, 2017, and instead create a distinct provision regarding school stability for children in the custody of DSCYF. [42 U.S.C. §§ 11431 to 11435; ESEA section 1111(g)(1)(E)(i)-(iii)), 20 U.S.C. §6311(g)(1)(E)]. This Act clarifies that children in the custody of DSCYF remain entitled to attend their school of origin if it is in their best interests to do so, or are eligible for immediate enrollment in a new school.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-07-21","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-07-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB87/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25809","sponsor":"Margaret Henry"},
{"bill_id":1017547,"bill_number":"SB5","title":"An Act To Amend Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Codifying U.s. Supreme Court Precedent Relating To The Termination Of Pregnancy.","description":"The United States Supreme Courts decisions in Roe v. Wade and subsequent cases established that access to abortion is a constitutional right and that states may not prohibit abortion prior to viability. As a result of these decisions, and the exercise of prosecutorial discretion by the Attorney General, see Del. Op. Atty Gen. No. 73-030, § III (Apr. 12, 1973), the Delaware Code's prohibitions against abortion are unconstitutional, and thus unenforceable.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-06-08","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-06-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB5/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25736","sponsor":"Bryan Townsend"},
{"bill_id":1017548,"bill_number":"SB93","title":"An Act To Amend Title 7 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Finfishing.","description":"This bill allows holders of gill net and hook and line permits to accept transfer of quotas from other commercial fishermen and catch the combined hook and line and gill net quota for striped bass using the equipment for which they hold a permit. The bill also allows commercial fishermen to use gill net tags during hook and line activities and hook and line tags during gill net activities. Additionally, the bill eliminates a specific reporting requirement.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-08-19","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-08-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB93/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25835","sponsor":"David McBride"},
{"bill_id":1017551,"bill_number":"SB85","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Lawful Authority Of Teachers Over Pupils.","description":"This Act draws attention to the types of discipline used in schools by capturing data about out-of-school suspensions and publishing that data, in an effort to help schools identify areas where the data regarding out-of-school suspensions indicates there is room to reduce such suspensions. This Act is meant to increase transparency, improve overall school climate, resulting in improved student outcomes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-07-11","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-07-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB85/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26457","sponsor":"Margaret Henry"},
{"bill_id":1017554,"bill_number":"SB88","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Seu Oversight Board.","description":"This Act requires Senate confirmation of the 11 members of the SEU Oversight Board. This Act also makes a technical correction to conform existing law to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-05-22","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Environmental, Natural Resources & Energy Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2017-05-22","committee":"Environmental, Natural Resources & Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB88/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25811","sponsor":"Gregory Lavelle"},
{"bill_id":1017556,"bill_number":"SB86","title":"An Act To Amend Titles 10 And 13 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Abused, Dependent, Neglected, And Delinquent Children.","description":"This Act authorizes the Family Court to appoint an education decision maker for abused, dependent, neglected, and delinquent children and children in the custody of the Department of Services for Children, Youth, and Their Families under Chapter 25 of Title 13 to assist with education stability, discipline, and other education issues when a parent or guardian is unavailable or unable to make such decisions or consents to the appointment. This Act does not supplant the educational surrogate parent program under § 3132 of Title 14.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-07-21","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-07-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB86/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25810","sponsor":"Margaret Henry"},
{"bill_id":1017557,"bill_number":"SB70","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":"Sections 1 and 7. These sections amend Sections 15-108(d) and 15-1102(a)(1)(a) of the Act to clarify and confirm the distinction between domestic partnerships and foreign partnerships and to make certain other conforming changes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-07-21","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-07-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB70/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25731","sponsor":"Bryan Townsend"},
{"bill_id":1017559,"bill_number":"SB91","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Carbon Monoxide Detection Devices.","description":"This Act creates a requirement that lodging establishments with an appliance that emits carbon monoxide or an attached garage have working carbon monoxide detection devices in each dwelling or sleeping unit.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-07-23","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-07-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB91/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26592","sponsor":"David Sokola"},
{"bill_id":1017561,"bill_number":"SCR22","title":"Recognizing And Honoring The Committee Of 100 On The 50th Anniversary Of Its Founding In April, 1967.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution recognizes The Committee of 100 on the 50th anniversary of its founding.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-04-27","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2017-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR22/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25695","sponsor":"David McBride"},
{"bill_id":1017794,"bill_number":"SB100","title":"An Act To Amend Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Coverage For Serious Mental Illness And Drug And Alcohol Dependency.","description":"Individuals who receive health care via Medicaid deserve the same dedication to treatment of substance abuse disorders as individuals who receive health care via private insurance. This Act extends the same access to treatment of a substance use disorder within the Medicaid framework that Senate Bill 41 of the 149th General Assembly afforded to individuals covered by private health insurance. This Act also clarifies that Medicaid health plans must use the full set of American Society of Addiction Medicine criteria when determining whether medical necessity exists for the placement, continued stay, and transfer/discharge of patients with a substance use disorder in treatment programs. Additionally, this Act aligns protections relating to services, specifically 5 days of treatment in detox centers and 30 days of treatment in Intensive Outpatient Programs, with the residential treatment option that is protected pursuant to Senate Bill 41 of the 149th General Assembly.","status_desc":"Stricken","status_date":"2017-06-01","last_action":"Stricken in Senate","last_action_date":"2017-06-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB100/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25866","sponsor":"Bryan Townsend"},
{"bill_id":1017887,"bill_number":"SB2","title":"An Act To Amend Titles 14, 15, 18, 19, 29 And 31 Of The Delaware Code To Provide For The Reorganization Of State Government By Creating The Department Of Human Resources; Transferring Selected Divisions And Other Organizational Units From The Office Of Management And Budget To The Department Of Human Resources; Amending References To Superseded Agencies Or Officers; And Aligning The Duties Of The Secretary Of Human Resources And The Director Of The Office Of Management And Budget.","description":"This legislation amends the Delaware Code to establish the Department of Human Resources by transferring various divisions and other organizational units from the Office of Management and Budget to the newly established Department of Human Resources. The powers and duties of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Secretary of the Department of Human Resources are aligned to reflect the transfers of the divisions and other organizational units of the newly established Department of Human Resources. Various sections of the Delaware Code are amended to reflect changes in titles and nomenclature.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-06-08","last_action":"Assigned to House Administration Committee in House","last_action_date":"2017-06-09","committee":"Administration","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB2/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25871","sponsor":"Nicole Poore"},
{"bill_id":1018158,"bill_number":"HB212","title":"An Act To Amend The Charter Of The Town Of Clayton Relating To Elections.","description":"This Act amends the Clayton Charter to provide more time between the deadline for filing requirements and Election Day.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-08-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-08-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB212/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25883","sponsor":"William Carson"},
{"bill_id":1018161,"bill_number":"HJR5","title":"Relating To Improving Medical Outcomes By Establishing Statewide Metrics For Emergency Room Wait Times.","description":"This resolution directs the Delaware Emergency Medical Services Oversight Council and the Office of Emergency Medical Services to establish statewide metrics for emergency room wait times, with such information being publicly reported on a regular basis and available to emergency responders.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-06-22","last_action":"Assigned to Health, Children & Social Services Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2017-06-23","committee":"Health, Children & Social Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HJR5/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25882","sponsor":"Charles Potter"},
{"bill_id":1018167,"bill_number":"HB209","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Relating To Epilogue Language In The Budget Bill.","description":"This Act is meant to prohibit the practice of waiving certain sections of the Delaware Code year after year through the use of epilogue language in the budget bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-06-06","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to House Administration Committee in House","last_action_date":"2017-06-06","committee":"Administration","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB209/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25877","sponsor":"John Kowalko"},
{"bill_id":1018174,"bill_number":"HB215","title":"An Act To Amend Title 7 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Recycling And Waste Reduction.","description":"This bill eliminates the sunset provision on the at-store recycling program for plastic bags. The program established in 2009 included a sunset provision until 2014. In 2014, the General Assembly extended that sunset provision to 2017. This bill eliminates the sunset provision permanently to encourage the continued routine for consumers to recycle plastic bags through at-store programs.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-07-17","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-07-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB215/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25880","sponsor":"Valerie Longhurst"},
{"bill_id":1018177,"bill_number":"HB213","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Local School Taxes.","description":"This bill creates a mechanism by which school boards may increase funds for a school district without a referendum.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-06-06","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Education Committee in House","last_action_date":"2017-06-06","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB213/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25884","sponsor":"Earl Jaques"},
{"bill_id":1018181,"bill_number":"HB211","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Enlargement Of The Composition And Scope Of Health Information Available To The Drug Overdose Fatality Review Commission.","description":"Section one of this Act would grant access to data from the prescription monitoring program to the Drug Overdose Fatality Review Commission, which would significantly enhance the Commissions ability to meet its statutory duties. In addition, this section of the amendment broadens the pool of individuals from the Division of Forensic Science who may be designated as members to the Commission. This section of the amendment also clarifies the scope of records that may be compelled for production by the Commission. Sections two and three of this Act allows the Drug Overdose Fatality Review Commission to obtain and review medical records, including mental health and substance abuse records, in furtherance of its statutory duties and in compliance with Delawares privacy and confidentiality laws.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-07-21","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-07-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB211/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25876","sponsor":"Stephanie Bolden"},
{"bill_id":1018184,"bill_number":"HCR35","title":"Recognizing June 8, 2017 As \"nonprofit Day\" In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This resolution recognizes June 8, 2017 as \"Nonprofit Day\" in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-06-08","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2017-06-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR35/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25881","sponsor":"Valerie Longhurst"},
{"bill_id":1018188,"bill_number":"HB210","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Delaware Medical Marijuana Act.","description":"This bill allows minors subject to debilitating medical conditions not specifically listed in § 4906A(b) the same petition process to have their condition considered as that allowed for adults.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-07-21","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-07-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB210/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25872","sponsor":"Michael Ramone"},
{"bill_id":1018195,"bill_number":"SB101","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Retired Research Animals.","description":"Every year, over 100 million animals are used as subjects of scientific and medical research, as well as for educational purposes. As recently as 2015, over 19,000 cats and over 61,000 dogs were used in research. In Delaware in 2015, 82 cats and 85 dogs were used in research. While some dogs and cats are still obtained from Class B dealers, most dogs used in research today are bred either in laboratories or by private companies that sell strictly to labs. After these animals are used, they may be euthanized even though they may still be healthy and suited for adoption.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-06-20","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-06-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB101/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25867","sponsor":"Jack Walsh"},
{"bill_id":1018200,"bill_number":"SB107","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Establishment Of A Healthy Schools Indoor Environment Portal.","description":"This bill requires the Division of Public Health and the Department of Education to collaborate with local school districts to find ways to help improve the indoor environment in schools. The bill also requires the Division of Public Health to establish an online portal on the DHSS website through which it will provide technical expertise and exchange information with local school districts in order to help improve the air quality and overall indoor environment in schools. The bill also requires the Department of Education to notify local school districts of the portal every year.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-07-21","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-07-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB107/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25902","sponsor":"Stephanie Hansen"},
{"bill_id":1018206,"bill_number":"SB94","title":"An Act To Amend Title 15 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Elections.","description":"This Act inserts additional language to clarify that a qualified voter must be 18 years of age on or before the date of the election a vote is to be cast.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-06-06","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2017-06-06","committee":"Elections & Government Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB94/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25837","sponsor":"Gregory Lavelle"},
{"bill_id":1018211,"bill_number":"SB106","title":"An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Special License Or Registration Plates.","description":"This Act creates a special license plate for members of the Delaware Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-08-13","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-08-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB106/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25895","sponsor":"Brian Pettyjohn"},
{"bill_id":1018216,"bill_number":"SB3","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Vital Statistics.","description":"This Act replaces the stillbirth certificate with a certificate of birth resulting in stillbirth, clarifies what documentation is required upon the occurrence of a stillbirth, and makes technical corrections to the Vital Statistics laws to accurately reflect current practices. This Act does not change the current reporting requirements regarding births or deaths.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-08-09","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-08-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB3/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25467","sponsor":"Nicole Poore"},
{"bill_id":1018221,"bill_number":"SB110","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Emergency Medical Services Systems.","description":"This Act removes the Colonel of the New Castle County Police Department from the Delaware Emergency Medical Services Oversight Council (\"DEMSOC\") and replaces the Colonel with the Chief of the New Castle County Emergency Medical Services. In 2006, the County restructured the Department of Public Safety so that the Chief of Police is no longer in charge of the paramedics. The Chief of the New Castle County Emergency Medical Services has been designated as the representative by the Colonel; however, any requests for a substitute representative with voting proxy would have to be done by the Colonel. This change thus reflects the current organization of New Castle County Emergency Medical Services but does not change the entity that has a member on DEMSOC.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-08-02","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-08-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB110/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25906","sponsor":"Jack Walsh"},
{"bill_id":1018227,"bill_number":"SB103","title":"An Act To Amend Title 7 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Clean Air Act Title V Operating Permit Program.","description":"This Act extends the Clean Air Act Title V Operating Permit Program annual fees for facilities in Delaware. This Act was developed through the Title V Operating Permit Program Advisory Committee. The existing statutory authorization for the fees sunsets December 31, 2017. The fees are based on the number of staff hours spent on permitting, compliance, and enforcement for each facility and the facilitys air emissions. This Act authorizes the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control to collect annual fees for calendar years 2018 through 2020 at which point the authority sunsets.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-07-17","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-07-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB103/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25874","sponsor":"Harris McDowell"},
{"bill_id":1018231,"bill_number":"SR12","title":"Marking The Centennial Of The Birth Of President John F. Kennedy On The 29th Day Of May, 1917, And Honoring His Life And Legacy And Those Of His Brothers, Robert And Edward, And Their Ally In The Civil Rights Struggle, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.","description":"This resolution marks the centennial of the birth of President John F. Kennedy and honors his memory and those of his brothers, Robert and Edward, and of their ally in the Civil Rights struggle of the 1960s, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-06-06","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2017-06-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SR12/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25893","sponsor":"Robert Marshall"},
{"bill_id":1018238,"bill_number":"SB109","title":"An Act To Amend Title 18 And Title 31 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Coverage For Serious Mental Illness And Drug And Alcohol Dependency.","description":"Individuals who receive health care via Medicaid deserve the same dedication to treatment of substance abuse disorders as individuals who receive health care via private insurance. This Act extends the same access to treatment of a substance use disorder within the Medicaid framework that Senate Bill 41 of the 149th General Assembly afforded to individuals covered by private health insurance, except that a 72 hour supply instead of 5 day supply of emergency medication is required. This Act also clarifies that Medicaid health plans must use the full set of American Society of Addiction Medicine criteria when determining whether medical necessity exists for the placement, continued stay, and transfer/discharge of patients with a substance use disorder in treatment programs. Additionally, this Act aligns protections relating to services, specifically 5 days of treatment in detox centers and 30 days of treatment in Intensive Outpatient Programs, with the residential treatment option that is protected pursuant to Senate Bill 41 of the 149th General Assembly.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-09-29","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-09-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB109/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25905","sponsor":"Bryan Townsend"},
{"bill_id":1018243,"bill_number":"SB98","title":"An Act To Amend The Charter Of The Town Of Georgetown Relating To The Registration Of Voters And Uncontested Elections.","description":"This Act amends the Charter of the Town of Georgetown by establishing that registration of voters for municipal elections shall be administered and conducted by agreement with and pursuant to regulations promulgated by the Department of Elections for Sussex County. This Act further establishes the procedure for handling uncontested elections.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-08-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-08-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB98/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25854","sponsor":"Brian Pettyjohn"},
{"bill_id":1018248,"bill_number":"SB99","title":"An Act To Amend Title 9 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Deletion Of Front Footage Calculation As The Only Method Of Determining Sewer Assessments.","description":"This legislation eliminates front footage calculations as the sole method of collecting sewer assessments for county sewer users. It provides a broad list of possible methods of determining the amount of the sewer assessment for each property, including, but not limited to front footage, usage, fixtures, Equivalent Dwelling Units (EDUs) or other factors. The methods are the same as those currently in Chapter 67 of the Delaware Code for sewer charges.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-08-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-08-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB99/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25855","sponsor":"Brian Pettyjohn"},
{"bill_id":1018253,"bill_number":"SB105","title":"An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Child Helmet Requirements.","description":"Persons under age 18 must wear a helmet when operating or riding as a passenger on a bicycle, motorized skateboard or scooter, all terrain vehicle (ATV), off-highway vehicle (OHV), or electric personal assistive mobility device (EPAMD). See Title 21 Del. C. §§ 4198K, 4198N, 6823, and 4098O respectively. This bill would achieve consistency by requiring moped and triped operators and passengers to wear a helmet if under age 18. This legislation is an initiative of the State Council for Persons with Disabilities Brain Injury Committee to reduce the incidence of brain injuries among minors.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-09-14","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-09-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB105/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25890","sponsor":"Bruce Ennis"},
{"bill_id":1018259,"bill_number":"SB104","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 1/2 electives required for graduation, and is not an additional half credit added to the graduation requirements.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-06-06","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Education Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2017-06-06","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB104/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25885","sponsor":"David Lawson"},
{"bill_id":1018264,"bill_number":"SB96","title":"An Act To Amend The Charter Of The City Of Lewes Relating To Voter Eligibility In Special Annexation Elections And Indemnification Of City Officials And Employees.","description":"This Act amends the Charter for the City of Lewes to make residents who are not property owners or leaseholders in the City or in an area to be annexed ineligible to vote in a special annexation election. This Act also creates a new Section 40, providing for the indemnification of City officers and employees in criminal, civil, quasi-judicial, and administrative actions in appropriate circumstances.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-08-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-08-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB96/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25845","sponsor":"Ernesto Lopez"},
{"bill_id":1018269,"bill_number":"SB108","title":"An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Special License Or Registration Plates.","description":"SB 164 of the 148th General Assembly created a special license plate for professional paramedics and retired professional paramedics. This Act provides an additional officer, at the county level, to verify an applicant's eligibility for this special license plate.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-08-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-08-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB108/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25904","sponsor":"Bruce Ennis"},
{"bill_id":1018272,"bill_number":"HB4","title":"An Act To Amend Titles 14, 15, 18, 19, 29 And 31 Of The Delaware Code To Provide For The Reorganization Of State Government By Creating The Department Of Human Resources; Transferring Selected Divisions And Other Organizational Units From The Office Of Management And Budget And Department Of State To The Department Of Human Resources; Amending References To Superseded Agencies Or Officers; Aligning The Duties Of The Secretary Of Human Resources, The Director Of The Office Of Management And Budget, And The Secretary Of State; And To Provide For The Reorganization Of The Office Of The Commission On Women By Creating The Office Of Womens Advancement And Advocacy Within The Department Of Human Resources.","description":"This legislation amends the Delaware Code to establish the Department of Human Resources by transferring various divisions and other organizational units from the Office of Management and Budget to the newly established Department of Human Resources. The powers and duties of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Secretary of the Department of Human Resources are aligned to reflect the transfers of the divisions and other organizational units of the newly established Department of Human Resources. Various sections of the Delaware Code are amended to reflect changes in titles and nomenclature.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-07-16","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-07-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB4/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25891","sponsor":"Valerie Longhurst"},
{"bill_id":1018366,"bill_number":"HCR36","title":"Recognizing June 15, 2017 As \"delaware Elder Abuse Awareness Day\" In Delaware.","description":"This House Concurrent Resolution recognizes June 15, 2017, as Delaware Elder Abuse Awareness Day and encourages all of Delawares citizens to learn about how to protect and nurture our elderly citizens.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-06-15","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 17 YES 4 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2017-06-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR36/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25912","sponsor":"Valerie Longhurst"},
{"bill_id":1018423,"bill_number":"SCR26","title":"Recognizing The Month Of June 2017 As Lgbtq Pride Month In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution recognizes June 2017 as LGBTQ Pride Month in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-06-07","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2017-07-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR26/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25898","sponsor":"Harris McDowell"},
{"bill_id":1018440,"bill_number":"SCR29","title":"Recognizing The 120th Anniversary Of The Constitution Of The State Of Delaware.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution recognizes the 120th Anniversary of the Constitution of the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-06-07","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2017-06-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR29/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25911","sponsor":"David McBride"},
{"bill_id":1018459,"bill_number":"SCR27","title":"Designating August 4, 2017 As Barack Obama Day In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This Senate Concurrent Resolution designates August 4, 2017, as Barack Obama Day in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-06-07","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 16 YES 5 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2017-06-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR27/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25899","sponsor":"Robert Marshall"},
{"bill_id":1018725,"bill_number":"HB217","title":"An Act To Amend Title 30 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Tax Administration.","description":"Section 1 of this Act clarifies that subcontractors are obligated to ensure the secrecy of tax returns and tax information.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-07-21","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-07-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB217/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25927","sponsor":"Helene Keeley"},
{"bill_id":1018733,"bill_number":"HB214","title":"An Act To Amend Title 19 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Collective Bargaining For State Employees.","description":"This bill amends merit compensation bargaining unit by allowing non-uniformed correctional employees, including correctional counselors, correctional administrative staff and similar occupations, to bargain over compensation. These correctional employees are presently the only correctional employees excluded from compensation bargaining.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-08-09","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-08-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB214/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25921","sponsor":"Michael Mulrooney"},
{"bill_id":1018740,"bill_number":"HB218","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Interagency Resource Management Committee.","description":"This Act removes the ability of members of the Interagency Resource Management Committee to appoint designees to serve in their stead.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-06-08","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (Education) in House with 1 Favorable, 11 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2017-06-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB218/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25922","sponsor":"Kimberly Williams"},
{"bill_id":1018751,"bill_number":"SCR30","title":"Recognizing June 8, 2017 As League Of Local Government Day In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This resolution recognizes June 8, 2017 as League of Local Governments Day in Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-06-08","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2017-06-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR30/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25919","sponsor":"Nicole Poore"},
{"bill_id":1018759,"bill_number":"HB216","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 for bid requirements 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":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-08-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-08-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB216/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25923","sponsor":"Helene Keeley"},
{"bill_id":1018769,"bill_number":"HB219","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 And Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Invasive Medical Procedures.","description":"The 146th General Assembly gave the Department of Health and Social Services the authority to promulgate regulations and require accreditation for facilities that perform invasive medical procedures. The current terminology and definition of an invasive medical procedure has been frequently misinterpreted and caused a great deal of confusion in the medical community. This Act revises the current language to be consistent with terminology used by accreditation organizations and other states, replacing the term invasive medical procedure with the term office-based surgery. In addition, this Act clarifies the definition to ensure that all facilities that perform such procedures do so in a safe and sanitary environment. Finally, this Act adds a requirement that the approved accreditation organizations shall report, at a minimum, findings of surveys and complaint and incident investigations, and data for all office-based surgical facilities to the Department.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-09-04","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-09-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB219/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25928","sponsor":"David Bentz"},
{"bill_id":1018831,"bill_number":"SB112","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Delaware Student Entrepreneur Platform.","description":"This Act creates the Delaware Student Entrepreneur Program Fund. The primary purposes of the Act are as follows: (1) To attract and retain high-skilled, entrepreneurs, including immigrants to the United States, that graduated from Delaware higher education institutions (2) To help fund and develop new businesses in Delaware and create job opportunities in Delaware for Delawares young citizens in the areas of innovation and technology that are poised to grow in the 21st century economy; (3) To attract global entrepreneurs to Delaware higher education institutions, to grow businesses, create jobs in Delaware, and provide employment opportunities for the graduates from these institutions; and (4) To support entrepreneurship and innovation in Delaware.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-06-08","last_action":"Amendment SA 2 to SB 112 - Introduced and Placed With Bill","last_action_date":"2017-06-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB112/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25925","sponsor":"Harris McDowell"},
{"bill_id":1018832,"bill_number":"SB113","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To A Delaware Voluntary Clean Energy Financing Program Through Local Government Assessments.","description":"This bill authorizes the creation of a Delaware Voluntary Property Assessed Clean Energy (D-PACE) program to establish a clean energy financing program for the installation of energy efficiency technologies and clean energy systems for qualifying commercial real properties statewide. PACE programs are authorized in more than 30 states nationwide. The financing will be secured by and payable from a voluntary assessment imposed on the property benefited by the qualifying energy improvement. The bill calls upon the Sustainable Energy Utility (SEU) to administer the program and establish a statewide financing program to aid counties in expanding clean energy projects in their jurisdictions. Projects under D-PACE can be financed through the SEU or other participating financial institutions.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-08-29","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-08-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB113/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25929","sponsor":"Harris McDowell"},
{"bill_id":1018999,"bill_number":"SB115","title":"An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Parking In Residence Districts.","description":"This bill reduces the size and weight requirements for oversized vehicles that are permitted to be parked or stored on a highway in a residence district in New Castle County.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-06-09","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Transportation Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2017-06-09","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB115/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25933","sponsor":"Bryan Townsend"},
{"bill_id":1019182,"bill_number":"SB4","title":"An Act To Amend Title 4, Title 16, Title 18, Title 19, Title, 24, Title 29, And Title 31 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Technical Corrections.","description":"In January 2017, the Code Revisors provided the General Assembly with a list of potential technical corrections that they identified as they revised the Delaware Code to reflect legislation that was enacted by the 148th General Assembly in 2016. While technical in nature, these changes are beyond the authority of the Code Revisors to make and can only be done by the General Assembly through legislation.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-07-17","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-07-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB4/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25938","sponsor":"David McBride"},
{"bill_id":1019280,"bill_number":"HB225","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16, Title 24, Title 25, And Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Division Of Long Term Care Residents Protection.","description":"House Bill No. 208 of the 149th General Assembly changes the name of the Division of Long Term Care Residents Protection to the Division of Health Care Quality. This Act updates the name of the Division where it appears in the Delaware Code and takes effect upon the enactment of House Bill No. 208. House Bill No. 195 revises Chapter 11 of Title 16, removing references to a specific Division in 2 sections. This Act clarifies that the name change in those sections sunset upon the enactment of House Bill No. 195.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-02-14","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB225/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25937","sponsor":"David Bentz"},
{"bill_id":1019284,"bill_number":"HB224","title":"An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Unattended Motor Vehicles.","description":"Car theft was the primary impetus behind state codes prohibiting a motor vehicle owner to leave a car unattended with the keys in the ignition; a common habit to warm-up the vehicle during colder months. From 2013 to 2015, a total of 206 cars were stolen in Delaware due to the owner leaving the keys in the car while unattended; of these, 12 went unrecovered. Improved technology, such as remote starters, has instigated changes to these outdated statutes in several states. This Act excludes motor vehicles that are started by a remote starter or other similar device without a key in the ignition and that would be rendered inoperable without the key in the ignition or present within the vehicle.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-08-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-08-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB224/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25955","sponsor":"John Viola"},
{"bill_id":1019288,"bill_number":"HB229","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Related To Unused Sick Leave Upon Separation Of Service.","description":"This bill concerns sick leave payout for retired State Troopers who became reemployed in public education. Specifically, this bill adds language to the code that would treat retired State Troopers the same as other educational employees as it relates to sick leave payment upon separation from educational employment.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-08-02","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-08-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB229/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25954","sponsor":"Earl Jaques"},
{"bill_id":1019291,"bill_number":"HB220","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Drug Abuse.","description":"This act establishes the Addiction Action Committee as a means to establish a comprehensive, coordinated strategy to address addiction in Delaware. The committee is authorized to make recommendations on a comprehensive approach to address and monitor the addiction crisis.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-08-16","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-08-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB220/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25944","sponsor":"David Bentz"},
{"bill_id":1019297,"bill_number":"HB230","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To State High School Diplomas For Veterans Who Served During Identified Period Of War Or Conflict.","description":"This bill expands the population of war veterans who are eligible to be awarded a high school diploma.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-07-21","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-07-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB230/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25953","sponsor":"Earl Jaques"},
{"bill_id":1019301,"bill_number":"HB228","title":"An Act To Amend Chapter 54, Title 9 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Kent County Tax Increment Financing.","description":"This Act amends the Kent County Tax Increment Financing Act to allow Kent County to determine the date as of which the adjusted assessed value and the original assessed value of the property in the TIF District designated by Kent County will be determined for the purposes of the Kent County Tax Increment Financing Act.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-07-12","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-07-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB228/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25952","sponsor":"William Carson"},
{"bill_id":1019305,"bill_number":"HB232","title":"An Act To Amend Titles 11 And 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Licensing Of Individuals To Carry Deadly Weapons Concealed.","description":"This Act is designed to centralize and modernize Delawares system for licensing its citizens to carry concealed deadly weapons. The current statutory scheme dates as far back as the Code Revision of 1974 and was not designed to handle the volume of applicants and licensees that are being experienced today, a volume that has at times unfairly overwhelmed both the Courts and the Office of the Attorney General.","status_desc":"Stricken","status_date":"2017-06-13","last_action":"Stricken in House","last_action_date":"2018-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB232/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25958","sponsor":"William Carson"},
{"bill_id":1019309,"bill_number":"HB223","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Donation Bins.","description":"This bill places restrictions on the placement of clothing bins. The bill requires a person who places a clothing bin on a property to first obtain a permit from the Department of Health and Social Services before placing the bin.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-06-13","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Health & Human Development Committee in House","last_action_date":"2017-06-13","committee":"Health & Human Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB223/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25947","sponsor":"Kimberly Williams"},
{"bill_id":1019313,"bill_number":"HB231","title":"An Act To Amend Title 6 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Abandoned, Unclaimed, Or Unsolicited Cultural Property.","description":"This bill creates an Abandoned Cultural Property Act. The act allows museums to establish title to property that has been donated or left with the museum after any loan period has terminated and the lender cannot be found.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-03-08","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB231/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25957","sponsor":"Jeffrey Spiegelman"},
{"bill_id":1019317,"bill_number":"HB222","title":"An Act To Amend Titles 10 And 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Lethal Violence Protection Orders.","description":"This Substitute Act incorporates House Bill No. 222, and also makes the following changes to House Bill No. 222:","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-06-27","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-06-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB222/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26634","sponsor":"David Bentz"},
{"bill_id":1019322,"bill_number":"HB221","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Municipal And County Construction Prevailing Wage Study Act.","description":"This bill creates a 3-year exemption for county and municipal government contracts from prevailing wage requirements. Also the local governments will prepare cost study comparison reports for the Controller General's Office to compile and report to the General Assembly.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-06-13","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to House Administration Committee in House","last_action_date":"2017-06-13","committee":"Administration","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB221/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25939","sponsor":"Daniel Short"},
{"bill_id":1019326,"bill_number":"HB226","title":"An Act To Amend The Delaware Code Relating To State Economic Development And Transferring The Functions Of The Delaware Economic Development Office To A Division Of The Department Of State.","description":"Recognizing a fundamental economic change toward businesses that require innovation, The Honorable John C. Carney, Governor of the State of Delaware, issued Executive Order One on January 18, 2017 creating a Working Group of business and government leaders to study methods to improve coordination between the public and private sectors, attract growing businesses and foster economic development throughout the State. The Governor appointed members of the Working Group representing government, business leaders and the community.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-06-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB226/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25956","sponsor":"Bryon Short"},
{"bill_id":1019330,"bill_number":"HB227","title":"An Act To Amend Chapter 17, Title 22 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Municipal Tax Increment Financing.","description":"This Act amends the provisions of the Municipal Tax Increment Financing Act applicable solely to the City of Dover, Delaware, to allow the City of Dover to determine the date as of which the adjusted assessed value and the original assessed value of the property in the TIF District designated by the City of Dover will be determined for the purposes of the Municipal Tax Increment Financing Act.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-07-12","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-07-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB227/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25951","sponsor":"William Carson"},
{"bill_id":1019336,"bill_number":"SB119","title":"An Act To Amend Title 15 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Elections.","description":"This bill would prohibit a person, who was adjudicated a delinquent for a crime that would otherwise be a felony if the person was not a minor, from being a qualified voter for a period of 10 years.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-06-13","last_action":"Amendment SA 1 to SB 119 - Introduced and Placed With Bill","last_action_date":"2017-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB119/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25966","sponsor":"Robert Marshall"},
{"bill_id":1019339,"bill_number":"SB117","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Dangerous Weapons.","description":"This bill allows a pellet gun, airbow, and most other air guns to be possessed and utilized for hunting in Delaware, however, it does not change the classification of airbows and higher powered air rifles as firearms. The bill also does not change that possession of weapons such as zip guns and other created weapons are illegal and listed as a dangerous weapon.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-06-20","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in House with 3 Favorable, 6 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB117/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25960","sponsor":"Bruce Ennis"},
{"bill_id":1019342,"bill_number":"SB116","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Public School Construction Prevailing Wage Act.","description":"This bill creates a 3-year exemption for public school construction from prevailing wage requirements. Also the public school will prepare cost study comparison reports for the Controller General's Office to compile and report to the General Assembly.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-06-13","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Labor Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2017-06-13","committee":"Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB116/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25949","sponsor":"Gary Simpson"},
{"bill_id":1019345,"bill_number":"SB114","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Animal Population Control Program And Shelter Standards.","description":"This bill updates existing laws under Title 16 by making corrections to terms used concerning the State Spay and Neuter Program, and members assigned to the Spay and Neuter Performance Review Committee, including the addition of a representative of a non-profit animal shelter who has been established in the state.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-17","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB114/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25932","sponsor":"David Sokola"},
{"bill_id":1019348,"bill_number":"SB118","title":"An Act To Amend Title 31 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Child Welfare.","description":"This bill would prohibit individuals with an adjudication of delinquency involving physical or sexual assault crimes against another child or an adult from being an employee, volunteer, or contractor for a child-serving entity. Such prohibition shall last for 10 years following the date of adjudication. These crimes are: reckless endangering in the first degree; abuse of a pregnant female in the second degree; abuse of a pregnant female in the first degree; strangulation; assault in the second degree; assault in the first degree; vehicular assault in the first degree; vehicular homicide in the second degree; vehicular homicide in the first degree; criminally negligent homicide; manslaughter; murder by abuse or neglect in the second degree; murder by abuse or neglect in the first degree; murder in the second degree; murder in the first degree; promoting suicide; abortion; unlawful sexual contact in the second degree; unlawful sexual contact in the first degree; rape in the fourth degree; rape in the third degree; rape in the second degree; rape in the first degree; sexual extortion; bestiality; continuous sexual abuse of a child; dangerous crime against a child; sex offender unlawful sexual conduct against a child; sexual abuse of a child by a person in a position of trust, authority or supervision in the first degree; sexual abuse of a child by a person in a position of trust, authority or supervision in the second degree; dangerous crime against a child; female genital mutilation; dealing in children; abandonment of child; endangering the welfare of a child; child abuse in the second degree; child abuse in the first degree; crime against a vulnerable adult; sexual exploitation of a child; dealing in child pornography; subsequent convictions of sexual exploitation of a child or dealing in child pornography; possession of child pornography; sexual offenders, prohibitions from school zones; sexual solicitation of a child; and promoting sexual solicitation of a child.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-06-13","last_action":"Amendment SA 1 to SB 118 - Introduced and Placed With Bill","last_action_date":"2017-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB118/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25965","sponsor":"Robert Marshall"},
{"bill_id":1019349,"bill_number":"SB120","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Related To Nursing Facilities And Similar Facilities.","description":"This bill would prevent an employer operating a nursing facility or similar facility from employing or continuing to employ a person with an adjudication of delinquency deemed disqualifying by DHSS's regulations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-06-13","last_action":"Amendment SA 1 to SB 120 - Introduced and Placed With Bill","last_action_date":"2017-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB120/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25967","sponsor":"Robert Marshall"},
{"bill_id":1019447,"bill_number":"HB233","title":"An Act To Amend Titles 16 And 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Division Of Forensic Science.","description":"This bill clarifies that the Division of Forensic Science can set reasonable fees in its regulations related to the issuance of any postmortem record, cremation permit, or statistics, which are services it currently provides at no cost. The collection of such fees is consistent with laws in other state jurisdictions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-06-27","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (Finance) in Senate with 3 On Its Merits, 1 Unfavorable","last_action_date":"2017-06-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB233/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25969","sponsor":"John Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":1019475,"bill_number":"HCR40","title":"Recognizing November 2017 As Lung Cancer Awareness Month In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This Resolution recognizes the month of November, 2017, as Lung Cancer Awareness Month in Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-06-15","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 17 YES 4 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2017-06-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR40/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25930","sponsor":"Michael Ramone"},
{"bill_id":1019477,"bill_number":"SB111","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Establishment Of The Behavioral Health Consortium.","description":"This bill establishes the Behavioral Health Consortium that will provide oversight and coordination of the States private and public bodies to address behavioral health issues in Delaware.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-08-16","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-08-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB111/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25946","sponsor":"Bryan Townsend"},
{"bill_id":1019587,"bill_number":"HB242","title":"An Act To Amend Title 30 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Tobacco Product, Including Vapor Product, Taxation And Licensing.","description":"Vapor products, commonly known as e-cigarettes or vape products, are increasing in popularity. This Act adds a definition of vapor products to Chapter 53, Title 30 (regarding Tobacco Product Tax), includes vapor products as a type of tobacco product, and makes other amendments to the Chapter to require those who deal in vapor products to obtain licenses just like those who deal in traditional tobacco products and to impose a tax on vapor products. This Act also increases the tax on tobacco products. Specifically, this Act does the following related to tobacco product and vapor product taxes:","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-07-03","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-07-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB242/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25991","sponsor":"Peter Schwartzkopf"},
{"bill_id":1019593,"bill_number":"HCR37","title":"Recognizing The Young Men From Across The State Of Delaware Participating In The 2017 Session Of Delaware's Boys State.","description":"This Resolution recognizes the young men participating in the 2017 session of Delawares Boys State and commends its sponsor, the American Legion Department of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-06-15","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2017-06-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR37/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25975","sponsor":"Peter Schwartzkopf"},
{"bill_id":1019598,"bill_number":"HCR38","title":"Recognizing The Valuable Contribution That The Lions Club International Makes To Our Local Communities, As Well As To The World At Large, By Designating June 15, 2017 As \"delaware State Lions Day\" In The State Of Delaware","description":"This Concurrent Resolution recognizes the valuable contributions that the Lions Clubs International makes to our local communities, as well as the world at-large, by designating June 15, 2017 as \"Delaware State Lions Day\" in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-06-15","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2017-06-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR38/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25984","sponsor":"Bryon Short"},
{"bill_id":1019603,"bill_number":"HB234","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Possession Of Deadly Weapons.","description":"This act clarifies that the felony of Possession of a Deadly Weapon by a Person Prohibited shall not apply to persons who are prohibited from possessing a deadly weapon solely by their possession of a personal use quantity of marijuana, when such possession qualifies as a civil penalty under Title 16. This bill addresses the legal issue in State v. Murray (Del. Super. 2017).","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-06-15","last_action":"Tabled in Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB234/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25978","sponsor":"Stephen Smyk"},
{"bill_id":1019608,"bill_number":"HB241","title":"An Act To Amend Chapter 5, Title 4 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Taxes On Alcoholic Beverages.","description":"This Act increases the States alcoholic beverage tax rates. The rate for beer increases by 2¢ per 12 ounce can. The rate for wine increases by approximately 3¢ per 5 ounce serving. The rate for spirits containing more than 25% ethyl alcohol by volume increases by 15¢ per 750 ml bottle.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-07-03","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-07-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB241/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25990","sponsor":"Peter Schwartzkopf"},
{"bill_id":1019614,"bill_number":"HB237","title":"An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Registration Of Vehicles.","description":"This bill creates a new vehicle license plate promoting and supporting Keep Delaware Beautiful. This new non-profit organization, affiliated with Keep America Beautiful, has a mission of undertaking initiatives that will beautify Delaware and reduce litter.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-02-14","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB237/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25989","sponsor":"Richard Collins"},
{"bill_id":1019619,"bill_number":"HR15","title":"Recognizing Sunday, June 18, 2017 As Father's Day In Delaware And Commending All Fathers For Their Support In Their Children's Lives.","description":"This resolution recognizes June 18th, 2017 as Fathers Day in Delaware.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-06-15","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2017-06-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HR15/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25963","sponsor":"Ruth Briggs King"},
{"bill_id":1019625,"bill_number":"HB236","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Designation Of A State Dance.","description":"This bill removes the expiration date and designates Maypole dancing as the official dance of Delaware.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-06-15","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (Administration) in House with 3 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2018-05-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB236/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25987","sponsor":"Michael Ramone"},
{"bill_id":1019631,"bill_number":"HB240","title":"An Act To Amend Title 30 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Taxes On Personal Income.","description":"Sections 1 and 7 of this Act update from $400 to $800 the threshold which triggers the penalty for insufficient payment of estimated tax. The current threshold has been in place since 2000. Because it has not been modified in almost 20-years, the penalties generated as a result of this low threshold are often trivial amounts, which frustrate taxpayers. However, despite the penalties low dollar amounts, they still require significant resources to administer and resolve. Sections 1and 7 also provide for an inflation adjustment for the threshold ensuring that it will automatically keep pace with future economic trends.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-06-15","last_action":"Defeated By House. Votes: 24 YES 17 NO","last_action_date":"2017-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB240/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25985","sponsor":"Valerie Longhurst"},
{"bill_id":1019635,"bill_number":"HB235","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 free-roaming cats and also free-roaming cat caretakers, who are one or more persons who 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 free-roaming cats to the list of qualifying factors for participation in the state low-cost spay/neuter fund.","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2018-06-26","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2018-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB235/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25982","sponsor":"Michael Mulrooney"},
{"bill_id":1019647,"bill_number":"SB122","title":"An Act To Amend Title 6 And Title 31 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The State Human Relations Commission.","description":"This Act fulfills recommendations made by the Joint Legislative Overview and Sunset Committee (JLOSC) by making amendments to the State Human Relations Commissions (the Commission) governing statute.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-09-14","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-09-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB122/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25993","sponsor":"Jack Walsh"},
{"bill_id":1019661,"bill_number":"SB121","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Information Reported To The State Bureau Of Identification.","description":"This bill requires the Family Court of the State of Delaware to report adjudications of delinquency involving physical or sexual assault crimes, which are defined in this bill as they are in Title 31 of the Delaware Code, section 309, governing background checks for child-serving entities. These crimes include: reckless endangering in the first degree; abuse of a pregnant female in the second degree; abuse of a pregnant female in the first degree; strangulation; assault in the second degree; assault in the first degree; vehicular assault in the first degree; vehicular homicide in the second degree; vehicular homicide in the first degree; criminally negligent homicide; manslaughter; murder by abuse or neglect in the second degree; murder by abuse or neglect in the first degree; and murder in the second degree; murder in the first degree; promoting suicide; abortion; unlawful sexual contact in the second degree; unlawful sexual contact in the first degree.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-06-15","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Judicial & Community Affairs Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2017-06-15","committee":"Judicial & Community Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB121/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25988","sponsor":"Robert Marshall"},
{"bill_id":1020114,"bill_number":"HB239","title":"An Act To Amend Title 9 Of The Delaware Code Relating To A Vacancy In The New Castle County Office Of County Executive.","description":"This bill addresses how a vacancy in the office of New Castle County Executive will be filled. Initially the County Chief Administrative Officer will fill the position. Thereafter a special election shall be held to fill the vacancy for the balance of the term of office. This is the same special election process as applicable to a vacancy in a County Council district.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-05-09","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-05-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB239/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25994","sponsor":"Michael Ramone"},
{"bill_id":1020118,"bill_number":"HB251","title":"An Act To Amend Title 3 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Advance Deposit Wagering.","description":"Advance deposit wagering (ADW) has been the only growing segment of the pari-mutuel industry for more than a decade, is practiced nationwide especially in all of our surrounding states, and has been practiced by Delaware residents without authority or regulation, providing no contribution to the States racing industry. This Amendment provides for proceeds of advance deposit wagering that is conducted in the state to be used to support and improve the horse racing industry in Delaware by improving purses, supporting breeding, and ensuring that the industry is adequately regulated for the protection of all participants.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-06-20","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (Gaming & Parimutuels) in House with 5 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2017-06-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB251/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26016","sponsor":"Kimberly Williams"},
{"bill_id":1020124,"bill_number":"HB249","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Interactive Fantasy Contests.","description":"An estimated 100,000 people in Delaware participate in some form of fantasy sports, whether it is 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% tax on their net adjusted revenues, as well as a $50,000 annual fee.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-07-26","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-07-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB249/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26015","sponsor":"Charles Potter"},
{"bill_id":1020128,"bill_number":"HB238","title":"An Act To Amend Title 3 And Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Rabies And Other Vaccination Requirements.","description":"This Act enables licensed veterinarians to exempt an animal from the mandated rabies vaccination, if the veterinarian determines the vaccine would endanger the animals health and a titer test has been administered to assist in determining the necessity of the vaccine. Additionally the bill requires that a license veterinarian complete a Vaccine Risk Assessment Form provided by the department and to review the form with the pet owner. The form must be developed and distributed to licensed veterinarians by the Department of Health and Social Services before January 1, 2019.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-06-20","last_action":"Tabled in Committee","last_action_date":"2018-05-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB238/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25999","sponsor":"Ronald Gray"},
{"bill_id":1020135,"bill_number":"HB244","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Delaware Department Of Transportation And The Prevailing Wage Act.","description":"This bill creates a 3-year exemption for DelDOT road construction from prevailing wage requirements. Also DelDOT will prepare cost study comparison reports for the Controller General's Office to compile and report to the General Assembly.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-06-20","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to House Administration Committee in House","last_action_date":"2017-06-20","committee":"Administration","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB244/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25995","sponsor":"Timothy Dukes"},
{"bill_id":1020138,"bill_number":"HCR44","title":"Designating The Third Week Of September, In 2017 As Awareness Week For The Prevention, Recognition, And Treatment Of Prenatal Substance Exposure In Infants And To Support Healthy Families In Delaware.","description":"This concurrent resolution designates the third week of September in 2017 as Awareness Week for the Prevention, Recognition, and Treatment of Prenatal Substance Exposure in Infants and to Support Healthy Families in Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-06-28","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2017-06-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR44/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26023","sponsor":"Ruth Briggs King"},
{"bill_id":1020144,"bill_number":"HB248","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Urgent Care Facilities.","description":"This Act removes from the definition of free standing emergency departments those emergency departments that are owned by an existing, licensed hospital in this State that has already been authorized and licensed to provide emergency services. This Act also makes technical changes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-07-11","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-07-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB248/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26010","sponsor":"David Bentz"},
{"bill_id":1020149,"bill_number":"HB246","title":"An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Registration, Title, And Licenses Of Motor Vehicles.","description":"This bill would increase the exemption from inspection from 5 years to 7 years.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-09-21","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-09-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB246/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26006","sponsor":"Edward Osienski"},
{"bill_id":1020153,"bill_number":"HB252","title":"An Act To Amend Title 30 Of The Delaware Code Related To Procedure, Administration And Enforcement Of Liability For Taxes.","description":"Section 1 of this Act enhances the States ability to collect delinquent taxes by (a) allowing for renewal of a judgment for unpaid taxes beyond the current 20 year limit for an additional term of 20 years, and (b) allows for recording of a judgment for unpaid taxes in any county of the State. Section 2 makes it clear that this legislation is effective as of July 1, 2017.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-08-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-08-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB252/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26018","sponsor":"Kimberly Williams"},
{"bill_id":1020159,"bill_number":"HB250","title":"An Act To Amend Title 30 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Opioid Tax.","description":"This Act imposes a tax on the first sale of opioids in the State at a rate of 10% of the purchase price. Prescription drugs used exclusively for the treatment of opioid addiction are excluded from the tax.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-06-20","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Revenue & Finance Committee in House","last_action_date":"2017-06-20","committee":"Revenue & Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB250/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26005","sponsor":"Helene Keeley"},
{"bill_id":1020162,"bill_number":"HB247","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Council On Services For Aging And Adults With Physical Disabilities","description":"This bill sets forth revisions to the composition of the Council on Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-02-14","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB247/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26007","sponsor":"David Bentz"},
{"bill_id":1020168,"bill_number":"HB245","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Grant-in-aid Committee.","description":"This bill is intended to provide the General Assembly with the ability to review and evaluate the performance and achievements of the grant-in-aid recipients.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-06-20","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to House Administration Committee in House","last_action_date":"2017-06-20","committee":"Administration","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB245/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26002","sponsor":"Deborah Hudson"},
{"bill_id":1020175,"bill_number":"HCR43","title":"Recognizing June 19, 2017, As \"juneteenth Independence Day\" In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This resolution proclaims June 19, 2017, 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":"2017-06-20","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2017-06-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR43/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26003","sponsor":"Stephanie Bolden"},
{"bill_id":1020180,"bill_number":"HCR39","title":"Establishing A Task Force To Study And Make Recommendations Related To School District Consolidation.","description":"This concurrent resolution establishes a Task Force to study and make recommendations regarding the impact of consolidating school districts in the state of Delaware.","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2017-07-01","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 12 YES 7 NOT VOTING 2 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2017-07-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR39/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26017","sponsor":"Earl Jaques"},
{"bill_id":1020185,"bill_number":"HB243","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Volunteer Fire And Ambulance Companies.","description":"This bill is the direct result of the Delaware Financial Review of Volunteer Fire Companies Task Force Report of February 2017, created by House Concurrent Resolution 95 of the 148th General Assembly. The revised subsection (b) established in this Bill will provide the State Fire Prevention Commission with the authority to make sure that volunteer fire and ambulance companies properly complete their audit requirements and maintain fiscal responsibility. If a company fails to comply with audit requirements, the State Fire Prevention Commission can have the State Treasurer withhold Grant-in-Aid funds from the offending company.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-17","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB243/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26000","sponsor":"Daniel Short"},
{"bill_id":1020220,"bill_number":"SB124","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Delaware Police Accreditation Commission.","description":"This bill appoints the Secretary of the Department of Safety and Homeland Security as Chair of the DPAC and removes the President Pro Tem and the Speaker of the House from the Commission. This bill also makes technical corrections in conformance with the Legislative Drafting Manual and clarifies that members may appoint a designee to serve in their place and at their pleasure.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-06-20","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (Executive) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2018-06-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB124/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26020","sponsor":"Bruce Ennis"},
{"bill_id":1020221,"bill_number":"SB123","title":"An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Vehicle Registration.","description":"This Act allows motor vehicles with a registered gross weight of 5,000 pounds or less to be assigned any type of number plate and motor vehicles with a registered gross weight of greater than 5000 pounds but less than 10000 pounds may be assigned any type of number plate except an RV plate.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-08-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-08-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB123/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26019","sponsor":"Brian Pettyjohn"},
{"bill_id":1020362,"bill_number":"HB254","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Method Of Payment Of State Officials And Employees.","description":"This bill changes the calculation of biweekly pay for State officials and employees to compensate for the 27th pay period that occurs approximately every 11 years. This calculation is used by the Federal government to fairly spread the impact of the 27th pay over all pay periods. The last leap year resulted in an additional 58 million dollar cost.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-06-21","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to House Administration Committee in House","last_action_date":"2017-06-21","committee":"Administration","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB254/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26022","sponsor":"Ruth Briggs King"},
{"bill_id":1020370,"bill_number":"HB196","title":"An Act To Amend Title 2, Title 11, Title 16, Title 18, Title 19, Title 24, And Title 30 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Long Term Care Facilities.","description":"House Bill No. 195 updates the terms and definitions used in Chapter 11 of Title 16 regarding long term care. This Act updates the terminology used to identify long term care facilities so that it is consistent throughout the Code. Specific updates are as follows:","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-02-14","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB196/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26031","sponsor":"David Bentz"},
{"bill_id":1020377,"bill_number":"HB253","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Enrollment For The Sussex County Vocational-technical High School District.","description":"This Act extends the enrollment reduction requirements and clarifies that enrollment shall not exceed 1,250 students as of the 2017-2018 school year and each school year thereafter.","status_desc":"Stricken","status_date":"2017-06-21","last_action":"Stricken in House","last_action_date":"2018-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB253/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26021","sponsor":"Ruth Briggs King"},
{"bill_id":1020387,"bill_number":"HB195","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating Nursing Facilities, Long Term Care Facilities, And Services.","description":"Chapter 11 of Title 16 was enacted in 1998. Since that time, there have been many changes to the health care delivery system, including a larger percentage of individuals receiving long term health care services in their homes and settings other than in traditional nursing facilities. This Act updates Chapter 11 of Title 16 to better protect residents of long term care facilities by using consistent terminology, consistent practices, and updating the Code to reflect changes in related areas of the law and in how long term care is provided to ensure that all Delawareans receiving long term care are protected from abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-02-14","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB195/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26028","sponsor":"David Bentz"},
{"bill_id":1020395,"bill_number":"HR17","title":"Recognizing June 21, 2017, As \"staff Appreciation Day\" In The House Of Representatives.","description":"This Resolution recognizes Wednesday, June 21, 2017, as Staff Appreciation Day in the House of Representatives.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-06-21","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2017-06-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HR17/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26044","sponsor":"Peter Schwartzkopf"},
{"bill_id":1020403,"bill_number":"HB10","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Recess And Lunch Periods For Kindergarten Through 8th Grade Students.","description":"This Act entitles all students from kindergarten through the 8th grade who are enrolled in a Delaware public school to morning and afternoon recess periods and a lunch period that is at least 30 minutes in length. Morning and afternoon break periods must be at least 10 minutes in length each. Under this Act, students are entitled to morning and afternoon breaks and a lunch period only on a full day of school.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-06-21","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Education Committee in House","last_action_date":"2017-06-21","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB10/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26037","sponsor":"Melanie Smith"},
{"bill_id":1020411,"bill_number":"HR16","title":"Reaffirming Support For Taiwan's Meaningful Participation And Contribution In International Organizations, And For Stregthening And Expanding Sister-state Ties Between The State Of Delaware And Taiwan.","description":"Reaffirming Support For Taiwan's Meaningful Participation And Contribution In International Organizations, And For Stregthening And Expanding Sister-state Ties Between The State Of Delaware And Taiwan.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-06-21","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2017-06-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HR16/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25916","sponsor":"Joseph Miro"},
{"bill_id":1020414,"bill_number":"SB126","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Basic Salary Schedule For Teachers, Nurses, Principals, Superintendents, And Other Administrative And Supervisory Employees.","description":"This Act provides school-based speech-language pathologists and audiologists who hold a current Certificate of Clinical Competence in speech-language pathology, (CCC-SLP) or audiology (CCC-A), issued by the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association and who hold a current state license to practice from the Delaware Board of Speech Pathologists, Audiologists and Hearing Aid Dispensers with a base salary level of Masters Plus 30 credits. Professionals who have a CCC-SLP or CCC-A ASHA certification have met the following rigorous academic and professional standards:","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2018-06-26","last_action":"Passed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2018-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB126/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26049","sponsor":"Ernesto Lopez"},
{"bill_id":1020545,"bill_number":"HB255","title":"An Act To Amend Titles 14 And 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Donated Leave.","description":"This Act establishes the ability of state and school district employees to use the donated leave program to donate and accept annual leave and sick time for use by employees in connection with the birth or adoption of a child under the age of 6 years. An employee becomes eligible to receive such leave upon the birth of a child to the employee or employees spouse or upon adoption of a child younger than 6. Such an employee remains eligible for 6 months after such birth or adoption. The recipient may also use donated leave for a period of 1 year following the birth or adoption for absence related to maternal or pediatric medical appointments. Provided, however, that a recipient of donated leave must first use all of his or her accrued sick time and half of his or her annual leave. Where the recipient does not accrue annual leave, the recipient must have used all but 3 of that employees sick days prior to utilizing donated leave. All other established terms and conditions for donated leave remain the same.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-09-29","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-09-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB255/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26063","sponsor":"Debra Heffernan"},
{"bill_id":1020551,"bill_number":"HCR45","title":"Honoring The Young Women From Across The State Of Delaware Participating In The 2017 Session Of Delaware Girls State.","description":"This concurrent resolution recognizes and honors the young women of Delaware participating in the 2017 session of Delaware Girls State.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-06-22","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 16 YES 5 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2017-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR45/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26059","sponsor":"Peter Schwartzkopf"},
{"bill_id":1020558,"bill_number":"HJR6","title":"Directing The Delaware Department Of Education, With The Assistance Of The Delaware State Board Of Education, To Promulgate Regulations That Prohibit Discrimination In School Districts Employment Practices Or Educational Programs And Activities For Students On The Basis Of Any Legally-protected Characteristic, Including Gender Identity Or Expression.","description":"This House Joint Resolution directs the Department of Education, with the assistance of the Delaware State Board of Education, to promulgate regulations that include specific guidelines to prohibit discrimination in school district employment practices or educational programs and activities for students on the basis of any legally-protected characteristic, including gender identity or expression.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-06-28","last_action":"Assigned to Education Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2017-07-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HJR6/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26064","sponsor":"Debra Heffernan"},
{"bill_id":1020563,"bill_number":"HB256","title":"An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Child Restraints In Motor Vehicles.","description":"This Act requires children 2 years of age or younger to be secured in a rear-facing child passenger restraint system, until the child outgrows the maximum weight and height limits designated by the car seat manufacturer or until the child weighs 40 or more pounds or is 40 or more inches tall. The law takes effect 1 year after its enactment into law to allow residents of this state sufficient time to become aware of the rear-facing car seat requirement.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-06-22","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Public Safety & Homeland Security Committee in House","last_action_date":"2017-06-22","committee":"Public Safety & Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB256/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26060","sponsor":"Melanie Smith"},
{"bill_id":1020568,"bill_number":"HB257","title":"An Act To Amend Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Line-of-duty Death Benefits.","description":"This bill increases the line of duty death benefits from $150,000 to $200,000 for those persons covered under Chapter 66, Title 18 of the Delaware Code. Additionally, the bill increases the maximum amount payable in any year from $30,000 to $40,000.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-08-09","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-08-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB257/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26065","sponsor":"John Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":1020571,"bill_number":"SB127","title":"An Act To Amend Title 15 Relating To Voter Registration.","description":"This legislation corrects an inadvertent error in Delaware law that has permitted people younger than 18 years of age to vote in final-stage elections. People must be 18 years of age or older to be eligible to vote in a final-stage election such as general elections, special elections, school board elections, and school district referendums. However, people younger than 18 years of age can vote in any preliminary election, such as primary elections, if they will be 18 years of age at the time of the final-stage election.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-11","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (Administration) in House with 5 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2018-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB127/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26048","sponsor":"Bryan Townsend"},
{"bill_id":1020574,"bill_number":"SB129","title":"An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Overweight Farm Equipment.","description":"This bill makes clear that farm equipment and implements of husbandry, including when being temporarily moved or transported by a manufacturer, dealer, business, or commercial transport company, shall not be subject to the weight requirements of Section 4502 and therefore not subject to overweight fees by the Secretary under Section 4504.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-17","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB129/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26058","sponsor":"Bruce Ennis"},
{"bill_id":1020575,"bill_number":"SB128","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 members of the Dover Air Force Base Chiefs Group.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-19","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB128/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26053","sponsor":"Colin Bonini"},
{"bill_id":1020576,"bill_number":"HB258","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Donated Leave.","description":"This bill allows for the donation of either sick leave or annual leave without having to do so in equal amounts. Additionally, a person can donate sick leave or annual leave but does not have to donate both.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-09-29","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-09-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB258/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26072","sponsor":"John Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":1020699,"bill_number":"HB261","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Delaware Advisory Council On Career And Technical Education.","description":"The Delaware Advisory Council on Career and Technical Education received $331,700 out of the Delaware General Fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2017. Based upon a simple cost benefit analysis weighed against the budget issues Delaware is facing, it is clear these funds would produce greater benefits if utilized elsewhere. This bill will eliminate this annual expenditure by terminating this Committee via a total repeal of Chapter 86 of Title 14 of the Delaware Code.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-06-23","last_action":"Tabled in Committee","last_action_date":"2018-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB261/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26081","sponsor":"Ruth Briggs King"},
{"bill_id":1020708,"bill_number":"HB259","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Sentences For Sexual Offenses.","description":"In 2006, Delaware enacted Jessicas Law, which requires first time offenders convicted of a specified sexual offense against a child under 14 years of age and individuals previously convicted of a Class A or B sexual offense in Title 11 and subsequently convicted of a specified sexual offense sentences be sentenced to at least 25 years in prison, up to life.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-07-01","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB259/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26082","sponsor":"Andria Bennett"},
{"bill_id":1020717,"bill_number":"HB260","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Grant-in-aid.","description":"This bill creates the Grant-In-Aid Committee. The Committee is a joint committee of the Senate and House of Representatives. The purpose of the Committee is to review requests for grant-in-aid and to develop the grant-in-aid appropriations bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-11","last_action":"Assigned to Finance Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2018-01-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB260/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26080","sponsor":"Valerie Longhurst"},
{"bill_id":1021000,"bill_number":"HB262","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, except in circumstances where the insurer reasonably believes the insured has committed fraud against the insurer.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-06-27","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Economic Development/Banking/Insurance/Commerce Committee in House","last_action_date":"2017-06-27","committee":"Economic Development/Banking/Insurance/Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB262/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26087","sponsor":"Charles Paradee"},
{"bill_id":1021011,"bill_number":"HB263","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 Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-06-27","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Economic Development/Banking/Insurance/Commerce Committee in House","last_action_date":"2017-06-27","committee":"Economic Development/Banking/Insurance/Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB263/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26089","sponsor":"Charles Paradee"},
{"bill_id":1021022,"bill_number":"HB264","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 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 Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-06-27","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Economic Development/Banking/Insurance/Commerce Committee in House","last_action_date":"2017-06-27","committee":"Economic Development/Banking/Insurance/Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB264/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26090","sponsor":"Charles Paradee"},
{"bill_id":1021031,"bill_number":"HCR46","title":"Proclaiming The Month Of June As \"post-traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Month\" And Proclaiming June 27, 2017, As \"post-traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Day\" In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This Resolution designates the month of June as \"Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Month\" and June 27, 2017, as \"Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Day\" in order to bring awareness to those who suffer from post-traumatic stress and to help remove the stigma associated with it.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-06-28","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2017-06-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR46/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26091","sponsor":"Earl Jaques"},
{"bill_id":1021054,"bill_number":"SB131","title":"An Act To Amend Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Regulatory Review Of Boards And Commissions.","description":"This Act requires that a board or commission created after the effective date of this Act submit the initial adopted rules and regulations pertaining to the licensure, maintenance, and standards of the board or commission to the Joint Legislative Oversight and Sunset Committee, shall review the rules and regulations and make recommendations in accordance with § 10212 of Title 29.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-06-27","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2017-06-27","committee":"Elections & Government Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB131/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26086","sponsor":"Anthony Delcollo"},
{"bill_id":1021057,"bill_number":"SB130","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Parole.","description":"This bill restores the Board of Paroles authority to hear and make decisions regarding violations of offenders released through good time credits.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-03-20","last_action":"Assigned to Judiciary Committee in House","last_action_date":"2018-03-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB130/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26078","sponsor":"Bruce Ennis"},
{"bill_id":1021233,"bill_number":"HB290","title":"An Act Relating To The Continuance And Making Of Appropriations For The Expense Of The State Government After June 30, 2017, On A Temporary Basis And Continuing In Effect The Provisions Of The Appropriation Act For The Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2017, Chapter 298, Volume 80 Of The Laws Of Delaware, And For Granting Authority To Continue Appropriation Lines In The Appropriation Act For The Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2017, The Bond And Capital Improvements Act For The Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2017, Chapter 299, Volume 80 Of The Laws Of Delaware, And The Grants-in-aid Act For The Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2017, Chapter 300, Volume 80 Of The Laws Of Delaware.","description":"This Act provides for the expense of State government after June 30, 2017, on a temporary basis as appropriated under the Fiscal Year 2017 Budget and for granting authority to continue appropriation lines in the Fiscal Year 2017 Budget, the Fiscal Year 2017 Bond and Capital Improvements Act, and the Fiscal Year 2017 Grants-in-Aid Act.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-06-29","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to House Administration Committee in House","last_action_date":"2017-06-29","committee":"Administration","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB290/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26124","sponsor":"Sean Lynn"},
{"bill_id":1021261,"bill_number":"SJR3","title":"Honoring Our Gold Star Mothers And Gold Star Families By Designating Delaware Route 202 To, Gold Star Highway Honoring Families Of Fallen Service Members.","description":"This resolution honors our Gold Star Mothers and Gold Star Families by designating Delaware Route 202 to, Gold Star Highway Honoring Families of Fallen Service Members.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-09-25","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-09-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SJR3/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26112","sponsor":"Gregory Lavelle"},
{"bill_id":1021263,"bill_number":"SCR34","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":"2017-06-20","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2017-06-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR34/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25997","sponsor":"Bryan Townsend"},
{"bill_id":1021266,"bill_number":"SR13","title":"Expressing Sadness And Concern At The Tragic Events Of June 14, 2017 That Occurred In Alexandria, Virginia.","description":"This Resolution expresses sadness and concern at the June 14, 2017 shootings in Alexandria, Virginia.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-06-14","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2017-06-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SR13/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25977","sponsor":"Harris McDowell"},
{"bill_id":1021269,"bill_number":"SCR36","title":"Creating The Health Care Spending Task Force.","description":"This Senate Concurrent Resolution creates a Health Care Spending Task Force be created to produce comprehensive solutions for reducing the cost growth trend in the States health care spending while promoting and preserving access to high quality, affordable healthcare for all Delawareans.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-06-28","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 14 YES 5 NOT VOTING 2 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2017-06-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR36/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26119","sponsor":"Bryan Townsend"},
{"bill_id":1021271,"bill_number":"HB267","title":"An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Removal Of Motor Vehicles From Private Property.","description":"This Act is intended to create minimum standards for nonconsensual towing or removing of vehicles from private parking areas. These standards include providing vehicle owners with proper notice that their vehicle may be subject to tow or removal, where their vehicle will be taken, the contact information for the tow or storage company in possession of their vehicle and the maximum rates they can be charged pursuant to the chapter. This Act also extends the amount of time a tower or storage facility must possess a vehicle before selling it.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-06-29","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Public Safety & Homeland Security Committee in House","last_action_date":"2017-06-29","committee":"Public Safety & Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB267/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26133","sponsor":"Charles Potter"},
{"bill_id":1021274,"bill_number":"SCR37","title":"Presenting The Delaware Center For Health Innovation And The Delaware Department Of Health And Social Services Findings And Reported Recommendations Regarding Community Health Workers.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution signifies the Delaware Center for Health Innovation and the Department of Health and Social Services' submission of the joint report pertaining to Community Health Workers.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-06-28","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2017-07-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR37/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26107","sponsor":"Nicole Poore"},
{"bill_id":1021277,"bill_number":"HCR49","title":"Establishing The Medicaid Cost Efficiency Task Force To Study And Make Findings And Recommendations Regarding Delaware's Medicaid Program.","description":"This concurrent resolution establishes the Medicaid Cost Efficiency Task Force to study and make findings and recommendations regarding Delawares Medicaid program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-06-29","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Health & Human Development Committee in House","last_action_date":"2017-06-29","committee":"Health & Human Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR49/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25894","sponsor":"David Wilson"},
{"bill_id":1021281,"bill_number":"SCR33","title":"Creating An Administrative Law Improvement Task Force For The Purpose Of Reviewing And Improving The Administrative Procedures Act, Processes For Judicial Review Of Decisions By Administrative Tribunals, And Processes For Disputes Involving Land Use And Real Property, Including The Landlord Tenant Code.","description":"This resolution creates the Administrative Law Improvement Task Force, which is charged with reviewing Delawares Administrative Procedures Act and other related statutes for the purpose of making recommendations to modernize Delawares administrative tribunal process, including judicial review of administrative tribunal decisions and processes for disputes involving land use and real property, including the Landlord Tenant Code.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-06-21","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2017-07-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR33/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25992","sponsor":"David McBride"},
{"bill_id":1021283,"bill_number":"HCR50","title":"Recognizing November 2017 As \"native American Heritage Month\" In Delaware.","description":"This resolution recognizes November 2017 as Native American Heritage Month in Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-07-01","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2017-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR50/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25945","sponsor":"Ruth Briggs King"},
{"bill_id":1021286,"bill_number":"SCR28","title":"Congratulating The Class Of 2016-2017 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.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-06-13","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2017-06-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR28/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25903","sponsor":"David Lawson"},
{"bill_id":1021289,"bill_number":"SR14","title":"Resolving To Support Taiwans Signing Of Free Trade Agreement (fta) With The United States, Reaffirming Support For Taiwans Meaningful Participation In And Contribution To International Organizations, And For Strengthening And Expanding Sister-state Ties Between The State Of Delaware And Taiwan.","description":"This Senate Resolution supports Taiwan's signing of a Free Trade Agreement with the United States and reaffirms the sister-state relationship between the state of Delaware and Taiwan. The Resolution also supports Taiwan's meaningful participation in and contribution to international organizations.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-06-20","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2017-06-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SR14/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25998","sponsor":"Bryan Townsend"},
{"bill_id":1021293,"bill_number":"SJR2","title":"Urging The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission To Accept Either Of Pjm Interconnection, L.l.c.s Alternative Methodologies For Allocating The Cost Of The Artificial Island Project As Recommended By Governor Carney And Governor Hogan.","description":"This Joint Resolution urges the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to accept either alternative cost allocation methodology of the Artificial Island Project as presented by PJM.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-06-29","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-06-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SJR2/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26057","sponsor":"Harris McDowell"},
{"bill_id":1021295,"bill_number":"SR15","title":"Recognizing June 27, 2017, As \"staff Appreciation Day\" In The Delaware State Senate.","description":"This Resolution recognizes June 27, 2017, as Staff Appreciation Day in the Delaware State Senate.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-06-27","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 17 YES 4 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2017-06-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SR15/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26076","sponsor":"David McBride"},
{"bill_id":1021298,"bill_number":"HB265","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Relating To The Delaware County And Municipal Police/firefighter Pension Plan","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make full time paid firefighters in volunteer fire companies in this State eligible to join the Delaware County and Municipal/Police/Firefighter Pension Plan.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-09-15","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-09-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB265/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26130","sponsor":"John Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":1021302,"bill_number":"SCR32","title":"Recognizing Ramadan And Muslim Residents Of This State As They Observe Ramadan.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution recognizes Ramadan and Muslim residents of this State as they observe Ramadan.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-06-14","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2017-06-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR32/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25976","sponsor":"Bryan Townsend"},
{"bill_id":1021305,"bill_number":"SCR35","title":"Honoring Uso Delaware For Its Important And Inspiring Work Supporting Military Members And Their Families.","description":"This resolution honors USO Delaware for their important and inspiring work supporting military members and their families.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-06-22","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2017-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR35/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26046","sponsor":"David Lawson"},
{"bill_id":1021307,"bill_number":"HCR34","title":"Establishing A Task Force To Investigate The Cost Of Special Education And Make Recommendations Related To Cost Efficiency.","description":"This concurrent resolution establishes a Task Force to investigate the cost of special education and make recommendations related to cost efficiency.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-05-02","last_action":"Amendment HA 1 to HS 1 - Introduced and Placed With Bill","last_action_date":"2018-06-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR34/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26601","sponsor":"Kevin Hensley"},
{"bill_id":1021310,"bill_number":"HCR51","title":"Establishing The Illegal Immigration Task Force To Study And Make Findings And Recommendations Regarding The Impact Of Illegal Immigration On Delaware.","description":"This concurrent resolution establishes the Illegal Immigration Task Force to study and make findings and recommendations regarding the impact of illegal immigration on Delaware.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-06-29","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Public Safety & Homeland Security Committee in House","last_action_date":"2017-06-29","committee":"Public Safety & Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR51/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26083","sponsor":"Deborah Hudson"},
{"bill_id":1021313,"bill_number":"HB266","title":"An Act To Amend Titles 22 And 9 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Enterprise Zones.","description":"This act allows Sussex County government to create Enterprise Zones within the unincorporated areas of Sussex County.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-06-29","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Housing & Community Affairs Committee in House","last_action_date":"2017-06-29","committee":"Housing & Community Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB266/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26128","sponsor":"Ronald Gray"},
{"bill_id":1021316,"bill_number":"SCR31","title":"Establishing The Veterans Higher Education Task Force To Study And Make Findings And Recommendations Regarding Veterans Access To Higher Education In Delaware.","description":"This concurrent resolution establishes the Veterans Higher Education Task Force to study and make findings and recommendations regarding veterans access to higher education in Delaware.","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2018-03-08","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2018-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR31/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25964","sponsor":"Anthony Delcollo"},
{"bill_id":1021321,"bill_number":"SCR38","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 regarding the proper construction of § 1, Article X of the Delaware Constitution and the constitutionality of laws establishing and maintaining Delawares free public school system.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-06-29","last_action":"Laid On Table in Senate","last_action_date":"2017-06-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR38/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26136","sponsor":"Bryan Townsend"},
{"bill_id":1021344,"bill_number":"HB280","title":"An Act Making Appropriations For Certain Grants-in-aid For The Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2018; Specifying Certain Procedures, Conditions And Limitations For The Expenditure Of Such Funds And Amending Title 30 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Taxes On Personal Income.","description":"This Act provides supplementary appropriations to certain Grants-in-Aid for Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-06-29","last_action":"Defeated By House. Votes: 24 YES 1 NO 16 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2017-06-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB280/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26141","sponsor":"Melanie Smith"},
{"bill_id":1021533,"bill_number":"HB275","title":"An Act Making Appropriations For The Expense Of The State Government For The Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2018; Specifying Certain Procedures, Conditions And Limitations For The Expenditure Of Such Funds; And Amending Certain Pertinent Statutory Provisions.","description":"This Substitute is the Fiscal Year 2018 Appropriation Act.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-07-03","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-07-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB275/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26205","sponsor":"Melanie Smith"},
{"bill_id":1021534,"bill_number":"HB268","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14, Title 29, And Title 30 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Senior Property Tax.","description":"This bill converts the senior property tax credit from a credit against the school taxes imposed and collected at the county level to a means-tested refundable income tax credit to be administered by the Department of Finance, Division of Revenue. For eligible seniors who do not file a personal income tax because their income falls below the threshold set by the Code, the Division will issue a rebate in the amount for which that person is eligible. The Division is authorized to promulgate whatever forms or rules are necessary to administer this section. The tax credit will become effective as early as tax year 2019 upon certification by the Secretary of Finance that systems are in place for the Division of Revenue to administer the credit.","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2018-06-28","last_action":"Passed By House. Votes: 21 YES 14 NO 6 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2018-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB268/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26143","sponsor":"Kimberly Williams"},
{"bill_id":1021536,"bill_number":"HB269","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The School Districts, Vocational School Districts, Charter Schools And The School Choice Program.","description":"Since 1996, students across Delaware have participated in school choice. Currently, reorganized school districts, vocational technical school districts, and charter schools do not follow the same processes thus causing confusion and barriers for families seeking to access choice for their children. This Act aims to streamline the school choice process, making it easier and clearer for parents, guardians, and school administrators to navigate.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-06-30","last_action":"Introduced in House and Assigned to Education Committee","last_action_date":"2017-06-30","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB269/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26145","sponsor":"Kimberly Williams"},
{"bill_id":1021691,"bill_number":"HJR10","title":"The Official General Fund Revenue Estimate For Fiscal Year 2018.","description":"This Resolution provides the official revenue, refund, and unencumbered funds estimates for Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-07-03","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-07-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HJR10/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26198","sponsor":"Melanie Smith"},
{"bill_id":1021692,"bill_number":"HB279","title":"An Act To Amend Title 30 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Realty Transfer Tax.","description":"This Act increases by 1% the rate of realty transfer tax to be received by the State.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-07-03","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-07-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB279/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26206","sponsor":"Peter Schwartzkopf"},
{"bill_id":1021693,"bill_number":"HB281","title":"An Act Making Appropriations For Certain Grants-in-aid For The Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2018; Specifying Certain Procedures, Conditions And Limitations For The Expenditure Of Such Funds.","description":"This Act provides supplementary appropriations to certain Grants-in-Aid for Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-07-03","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-07-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB281/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26140","sponsor":"Melanie Smith"},
{"bill_id":1021694,"bill_number":"HB272","title":"An Act Making Appropriations For Certain Grants-in-aid For The Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2018 Specifying Certain Procedures, Conditions, And Limitations For The Expenditure Of Such Funds.","description":"This Act provides supplementary appropriations to certain Grants-in-Aid for Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-06-30","last_action":"Introduced in House and Assigned to Appropriations Committee","last_action_date":"2017-06-30","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB272/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26159","sponsor":"Daniel Short"},
{"bill_id":1021696,"bill_number":"HJR8","title":"Creating An Advisory Panel To The Delaware Economic And Financial Advisory Council To Study Potential Fiscal Conrols And Budget Smoothing Mechanisms.","description":"This Joint Resolution creates an Advisory Panel to the Delaware Economic and Financial Advisory Council (DEFAC) that is tasked with developing a report concerning the States historic budgeting practices, the need for reasonable restrictions on the use of budget surpluses, the benefits of a budget stabilization fund, and such other matters as the Advisory Panel deems appropriate. A preliminary report shall be submitted to the General Assembly and the Governor no later than May 1, 2018.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-08-25","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-08-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HJR8/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26154","sponsor":"Quinton Johnson"},
{"bill_id":1021697,"bill_number":"SB137","title":"An Act Relating To The Continuance And Making Of Appropriations For The Expense Of The State Government After June 30, 2017, On A Temporary Basis And Continuing In Effect The Provisions Of The Appropriation Act For The Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2017, Chapter 298, Volume 80 Of The Laws Of Delaware, And For Granting Authority To Continue Appropriation Lines In The Appropriation Act For The Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2017, The Bond And Capital Improvements Act For The Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2017, Chapter 299, Volume 80 Of The Laws Of Delaware, And The Grants-in-aid Act For The Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2017, Chapter 300, Volume 80 Of The Laws Of Delaware.","description":"This Act provides for the expense of State government after June 30, 2017, on a temporary basis as appropriated under the Fiscal Year 2017 Budget and for granting authority to continue appropriation lines in the Fiscal Year 2017 Budget, the Fiscal Year 2017 Bond and Capital Improvements Act, and the Fiscal Year 2017 Grants-in-Aid Act.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-07-01","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB137/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26199","sponsor":"David McBride"},
{"bill_id":1021698,"bill_number":"SCR39","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 regarding the proper construction of § 1, Article X of the Delaware Constitution and the constitutionality of laws establishing and maintaining Delawares free public school system.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-06-30","last_action":"Defeated By Senate. Votes: 9 YES 10 NO 1 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2017-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR39/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26139","sponsor":"Bryan Townsend"},
{"bill_id":1021699,"bill_number":"HCR41","title":"Recognizing The Month Of June 2017 As \"general Aviation Appreciation Month\" In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This resolution recognizes the month of June 2017 as General Aviation Appreciation Month.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-01-25","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2018-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR41/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25986","sponsor":"Stephen Smyk"},
{"bill_id":1021701,"bill_number":"HR19","title":"Recommending The Joint Finance Committee Make Designated Changes To The State Operating Budget For Fiscal Year 2018.","description":"Recommending the Joint Finance Committee make designated changes to the state operating budget for Fiscal Year 2018 to provide appropriate funds to finance the FY 2018 Grants-in-Aid Bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-06-30","last_action":"Amendment HA 1 to HR 19 - Introduced and Placed With Bill","last_action_date":"2017-07-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HR19/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26157","sponsor":"Daniel Short"},
{"bill_id":1021702,"bill_number":"HCR52","title":"Creating The Adult Use Cannabis Task Force.","description":"This Resolution creates an Adult Use Cannabis Task Force to study issues surrounding the possible future legalization of non-medical, adult use cannabis in Delaware, including local authority and control, consumer safety and substance abuse prevention, packaging and labeling requirements, impaired driving and other criminal law concerns, and taxation, revenue, and banking issues and to submit a report to the Governor and General Assembly by January 31, 2018.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-07-01","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 12 YES 4 NO 2 NOT VOTING 3 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2017-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR52/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26162","sponsor":"Helene Keeley"},
{"bill_id":1021703,"bill_number":"HJR9","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":"2017-07-03","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-07-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HJR9/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26197","sponsor":"Melanie Smith"},
{"bill_id":1021705,"bill_number":"SB125","title":"A Bond And Capital Improvements Act Of The State Of Delaware And Certain Of Its Authorities For The Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2018; 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":"This Bill is the Fiscal Year 2018 Bond and Capital Improvements Act.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-07-03","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-07-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB125/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26195","sponsor":"David Sokola"},
{"bill_id":1021706,"bill_number":"HCR47","title":"Recognizing The Week Of September 17-24, 2017 As \"prostate Cancer Awareness Week\" In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This resolution recognizes the week of September 17  24, 2017 as Prostate Cancer Awareness Week.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-01-25","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2018-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR47/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25841","sponsor":"Harvey Kenton"},
{"bill_id":1021707,"bill_number":"HCR48","title":"Proclaiming The Week Of July 10-14, 2017 As Delaware Local Produce Week.","description":"This Resolution proclaims the week of July 10-14, 2017 as Delaware Local Produce Week. This is the third consecutive year this observation is being staged in an attempt to facilitate a better, healthier relationship between Delaware famers and local consumers.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-01-25","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2018-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR48/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25838","sponsor":"Lyndon Yearick"},
{"bill_id":1021708,"bill_number":"HR20","title":"Directing The Office Of Management And Budget, The Department Of Finance, And The Office Of The Controller General To Evaluate The Potential For Application Of Pay For Success Methodology In The State Of Delaware.","description":"Pay for Success arrangements, whereby a government enters into a contract that ties payment for service delivery to the achievement of measurable outcomes, are an innovative tool being used by state and local governments. This Resolution tasks the Office of Management and Budget, Department of Finance, and the Office of the Controller General with evaluating the potential for the State to enter into a Pay for Success contract with a report due to the members of the General Assembly by December 31, 2017.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-07-02","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2017-07-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HR20/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26147","sponsor":"Kimberly Williams"},
{"bill_id":1021710,"bill_number":"SCR40","title":"Recommending The Joint Finance Committee Make Designated Changes To The State Operating Budget For Fiscal Year 2018.","description":"Recommending the Joint Finance Committee make designated changes to the state operating budget for Fiscal Year 2018 to provide appropriate funds to finance the FY 2018 Grants-in-Aid Bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-07-01","last_action":"Laid On Table in Senate","last_action_date":"2017-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR40/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26201","sponsor":"Gary Simpson"},
{"bill_id":1021711,"bill_number":"HR18","title":"Commending The Police Unity Tour - Delaware.","description":"This resolution commends the Police Unity Tour and its participants for honoring law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-07-02","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2017-07-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HR18/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25651","sponsor":"Ruth Briggs King"},
{"bill_id":1021712,"bill_number":"HJR7","title":"Conferring Upon The Department Of Health And Social Services The Necessary Powers And Authority To Establish And Plan For The Monitoring And Implementation Of An Annual Health Care Benchmark.","description":"Health care spending in Delaware is higher than the national average and has historically outpaced the States economic and revenue growth, contributing to the States current structural deficit. To combat ever rising costs, this Joint Resolution authorizes the Secretary of the Department of Health and Social Services to undertake the actions necessary to establish a health care benchmark, and designating the States 2018 fiscal year as a planning year. The Secretary is directed to consult with stakeholders in developing the benchmark.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-09-07","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2017-09-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HJR7/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26153","sponsor":"Valerie Longhurst"},
{"bill_id":1021713,"bill_number":"HB273","title":"An Act To Amend Title 7 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Funds Of The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative.","description":"This Act will direct the first $8 million in auction proceeds received from the sale of emission allowances through the regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative and CO2 Emission Trading Program to be directed to the General Fund for the fiscal year 2018. The balance of the funds will be directed to the Secretary of the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control to be directed for the public benefit in accordance with the goals and purposes of this initiative.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-06-30","last_action":"Introduced in House and Assigned to Appropriations Committee","last_action_date":"2017-06-30","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB273/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26156","sponsor":"Daniel Short"},
{"bill_id":1025399,"bill_number":"SB133","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code To Impose A Moratorium On The Publication Of Private Property Information By The Department Of Natural Resources And Environmental Control.","description":"This Act acknowledges that the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has been collecting natural resource data for years without the consent of the respective property owners. This Act further prohibits the dissemination of natural resource data to any person or entity without first disclosing the date and method of collection along with obtaining the written consent of the respective property owner. In the event written consent cannot be obtained during a two year period following the effective date of this Act, the Department must expunge, without the distribution or transmission to any other person or entity any natural resource data.","status_desc":"Stricken","status_date":"2017-07-12","last_action":"Stricken in Senate","last_action_date":"2018-06-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB133/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26163","sponsor":"Ernesto Lopez"},
{"bill_id":1025403,"bill_number":"SB132","title":"An Act To Amend Title 18 Relating To Insurance Coverage For Fertility Care Services.","description":"This Act requires that health insurance offered in this State provide coverage for fertility care services, including in vitro fertilization (\"IVF\") procedures for persons, who along with their partner, suffer from a disease or condition that results in the inability to procreate or to carry a pregnancy to viability.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-07-12","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Banking, Business & Insurance Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2017-07-12","committee":"Banking, Business & Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB132/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26160","sponsor":"Bryan Townsend"},
{"bill_id":1025406,"bill_number":"SB138","title":"An Act To Amend Title 7 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Funds Of The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative.","description":"This Act will direct the first $8 million in auction proceeds received from the sale of emission allowances through the regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative and CO2 Emission Trading Program to be directed to the General Fund for the fiscal year 2018. The balance of the funds will be directed to the Secretary of the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control to be directed for the public benefit in accordance with the goals and purposes of this initiative.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-07-01","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Environmental, Natural Resources & Energy Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2017-07-12","committee":"Environmental, Natural Resources & Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB138/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26200","sponsor":"Gary Simpson"},
{"bill_id":1025409,"bill_number":"SB134","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Offenses Involving Property.","description":"This act enhances the penalty for Theft when the victim is a veteran of the United States Armed Forces.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-07-12","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Environmental, Natural Resources & Energy Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2017-07-12","committee":"Environmental, Natural Resources & Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB134/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26164","sponsor":"Ernesto Lopez"},
{"bill_id":1025412,"bill_number":"SB136","title":"An Act Making Appropriations For Certain Grants-in-aid For The Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2018; Specifying Certain Procedures, Conditions And Limitations For The Expenditure Of Such Funds.","description":"This Act provides supplementary appropriations to certain Grants-in-Aid for Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-07-12","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Finance Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2017-07-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB136/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26196","sponsor":"Gary Simpson"},
{"bill_id":1025414,"bill_number":"SB135","title":"An Act To Amend Title 26 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Public Service Commission.","description":"In addition to legislation codifying the recommendations of the Clean Water & Flood Abatement Task Force, other important steps around clean water and clean-water infrastructure should be taken. This bill is intended to promote long-term freshwater security by facilitating private-sector investments in watershed enhancement projects designed to protect high-quality drinking water for Delaware. The bill provides that the Public Service Commission may allow a public utility to recover, in its rates, its reasonable incurred capital and ongoing operating costs for watershed enhancement projects that meet are: 1) confirmed as useful in protecting source water by the University of Delaware Water Resource Center; 2) placed into service; and 3) used and useful in the provision of public utility services within a 3-year period before a general rate case filing. The bill also provides that the Commission may authorize an allowance of funds used during the construction of such project. This bill is timely as private-sector entities are actively considering investments like these in areas that will improve Delawares water supply and freshwater resources, and in that Delaware advocates are receiving national recognition and funding for the development of these models.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-01-23","last_action":"Adopted in lieu of the original bill SB 135, and Assigned to Health, Children & Social Services Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2018-01-23","committee":"Health, Children & Social Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB135/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26273","sponsor":"Bryan Townsend"},
{"bill_id":1048654,"bill_number":"HB292","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Services For Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder.","description":"This Act implements the recommendations of the March 2105 Autism Educational Task Force report regarding § 1332 of Title 14, the Program for Children with Autism and its Special Staff. Enacted nearly three decades ago, this law 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.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-08-29","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-08-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB292/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26225","sponsor":"Earl Jaques"},
{"bill_id":1048659,"bill_number":"HB284","title":"An Act To Amend Title 4 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Removal Of Partially Consumed Alcoholic Liquors From A Premise.","description":"This Bill would allow all on-premises licensees who sell a bottle of alcohol (other than beer) to place a cap on the bottle and allow patrons to take it home with them for consumption later. Delaware was one of the first states to recognize that it was important that patrons who purchase a bottle of wine have the opportunity to take the remainder of the bottle home with them rather than face the choice of drinking more than they should and driving, or leaving part of the bottle they had paid for at the premise.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-05-29","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-05-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB284/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26223","sponsor":"Ronald Gray"},
{"bill_id":1048663,"bill_number":"HB285","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Possession Of Deadly Weapons By Persons Prohibited And Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Health And Safety.","description":"This Act is designed to create procedures in Delaware for making sure firearms are not in the hands of dangerous people while protecting due process and not creating a barrier to care for those suffering from mental illness. This Act intends to put Delaware at the forefront of this important issue by not simply looking narrowly for mental illness. Statistically, mental illness has little to do with homicide perpetration but conversely increases the chance of being a victim of violence. This bill looks instead for propensities of violence, a much more reliable and evidence-based metric. This metric will also ensure that we can provide care to those more likely to commit violent acts and help destigmatize mental illness here in Delaware. Specific components of this Act are set forth below.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-12-14","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to House Administration Committee in House","last_action_date":"2017-12-14","committee":"Administration","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB285/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26217","sponsor":"Andria Bennett"},
{"bill_id":1048668,"bill_number":"HB287","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To State High School Diploma Requirements.","description":"This Substitute Bill makes the following changes to House Bill No. 287:","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-18","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB287/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26340","sponsor":"Kimberly Williams"},
{"bill_id":1048673,"bill_number":"HB276","title":"An Act To Amend Title 9 And Title 30 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Intercepting Payments To The Delaware Manufactured Home Relocation Trust Fund To Collect Debts Owed To A County Or To The State.","description":"This Act permits a county and the State to intercept payments to landlords from the Delaware Manufactured Home Relocation Trust Fund to collect debts.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-12-14","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Manufactured Housing Committee in House","last_action_date":"2017-12-14","committee":"Manufactured Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB276/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26214","sponsor":"Paul Baumbach"},
{"bill_id":1048678,"bill_number":"HB270","title":"An Act To Amend The Delaware Code Relating To Clean Water For Delaware.","description":"This Act establishes a framework for assessing needs, planning and implementing projects, and providing a funding source to enhance and accelerate Delawares efforts in cleaning up its contaminated water resources, ensuring that all our citizens have safe drinking water, reducing flooding, and protecting jobs in agriculture and tourism. Most of the States waters do not meet water quality standards to support their designated uses, such as for drinking, swimming or supporting aquatic life.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-12-14","last_action":"Tabled in Committee","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB270/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26158","sponsor":"Michael Mulrooney"},
{"bill_id":1048683,"bill_number":"HB274","title":"An Act To Permit The Laurel Special School District To Convey To The Town Of Laurel The Lands And Structure Located At The Corner Of Sixth Street And Webb Avenue In The Town Of Laurel, Little Creek Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware, Being More Commonly Known As The Paul Laurence Dunbar School.","description":"This bill allows the Laurel Special School District to convey to the Town of Laurel the Paul Laurence Dunbar School and the lands on which the school is located.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-01-25","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB274/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26209","sponsor":"Timothy Dukes"},
{"bill_id":1048687,"bill_number":"HB278","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":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-12-14","last_action":"Amendment HA 1 to HB 278 - Introduced and Placed With Bill","last_action_date":"2018-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB278/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26213","sponsor":"Paul Baumbach"},
{"bill_id":1048693,"bill_number":"HB289","title":"An Act To Amend Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Insurance.","description":"This bill amends 18 Del. C. § 6907 relating to the filing of annual statements and payment of premium taxes for captive insurance entities. This legislation will require captive insurers to file their annual statements and pay premium taxes on or before April 15th of each year.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-05-24","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-05-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB289/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26231","sponsor":"Bryon Short"},
{"bill_id":1048698,"bill_number":"HB283","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Family Leave.","description":"In the 149th General Assembly House Bill No. 64 amended Title 29, Section 5120 to insure that mothers who are full time state employees may have up to 6 weeks of unpaid leave following the newborn(s) discharge from the hospital even if their FMLA benefits have been exhausted. This bill clarifies that school district employees are entitled to the same unpaid leave.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-04","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (Education) in House with 9 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2018-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB283/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26222","sponsor":"Ruth Briggs King"},
{"bill_id":1048702,"bill_number":"HB277","title":"An Act To Amend Title 25 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Delaware Manufactured Home Relocation Trust Fund.","description":"This Act extends the Delaware Manufactured Home Relocation Trust Fund until July 1, 2024.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-17","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB277/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26212","sponsor":"Paul Baumbach"},
{"bill_id":1048707,"bill_number":"HB282","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Funding For Enrichment At High Poverty Schools.","description":"In order to support enrichment activities such as field trips for students at high-poverty schools, this bill would require the State to provide $25 per student to high poverty schools to be used for the purpose of educational and enrichment field trips.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-12-14","last_action":"Assigned to Appropriations Committee in House","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB282/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26215","sponsor":"Sean Matthews"},
{"bill_id":1048712,"bill_number":"HB286","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Educator Licensure.","description":"Enactment of the Every Student Succeeds Act amended the Individuals with Disability Education Act (IDEA) by mandating that special education teachers must have obtained full certification and may not be working under emergency certifications. The Delaware Department of Education must stop issuing emergency certifications in special education in order for for the State to continue receiving $36 million in federal IDEA funding for our schools.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-01-29","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB286/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26229","sponsor":"Kimberly Williams"},
{"bill_id":1048717,"bill_number":"HB288","title":"An Act To Amend Title 4 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Alcoholic Liquors.","description":"Under this Act, two circumstances which currently subject alcoholic liquor license holders or individuals to fines will be permitted:","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-04","last_action":"Amendment HA 2 to HB 288 - Introduced and Placed With Bill","last_action_date":"2018-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB288/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26228","sponsor":"Kimberly Williams"},
{"bill_id":1048722,"bill_number":"HB300","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Destructive Weapons.","description":"This bill makes it a crime to sell, transfer, buy, receive or possess a trigger crank or bump-fire device designed to accelerate the rate of fire of a semiautomatic rifle, making such weapon function more like an automatic weapon. A bump stock was used by the gunman in Las Vegas in October 2017. Violation of this provision is a Class E felony.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-06-14","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-06-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB300/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26218","sponsor":"Valerie Longhurst"},
{"bill_id":1050210,"bill_number":"HB293","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Prevailing Wage.","description":"This Act replaces the prevailing wage survey method of setting the prevailing wage with a method based on payroll information currently being provided to the Department of Labor.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-09","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to House Administration Committee in House","last_action_date":"2018-01-09","committee":"Administration","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB293/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26235","sponsor":"Ruth Briggs King"},
{"bill_id":1050211,"bill_number":"HCR54","title":"Extending The Reporting Date Of The School Consolidation Task Force.","description":"This Resolution extends the due date of the final report of the School Consolidation Task Force from January 30, 2018, to May 15, 2018.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-01-09","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2018-01-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR54/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26221","sponsor":"Earl Jaques"},
{"bill_id":1050212,"bill_number":"HB294","title":"An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Driving Under The Influence.","description":"Section 1 of this Act transfers from the Department of Safety and Homeland Security to the Department of Health and Social Services the responsibility for establishing, administering, adopting rules and regulations, and setting fees for courses of instruction and programs of rehabilitation for those whose licenses have been revoked for driving a vehicle under the influence of alcohol or any drug, or both. The Department of Health and Social Services Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health is better positioned to establish and operate programs aimed at treating substance abuse issues.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-07-17","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-07-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB294/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26236","sponsor":"Ruth Briggs King"},
{"bill_id":1050213,"bill_number":"HCR53","title":"Extending The Reporting Date Of The Adult Use Cannabis Task Force.","description":"This Resolution extends the due date of the final report of the Adult Use Cannabis Task Force from January 31, 2018, to February 28, 2018.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-01-09","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2018-01-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR53/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26211","sponsor":"Helene Keeley"},
{"bill_id":1050214,"bill_number":"HB291","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Human Trafficking.","description":"This Act clarifies that the representative appointed by the Secretary of the Department of Health and Social Services to the Human Trafficking Interagency Coordinating Council shall serve as the Councils temporary chair for the purposes of organizing the initial meeting of the members. A permanent Chair and Vice Chair are to be elected at the first organizational meeting and shall be elected annually thereafter from among the members of the Council.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-02-14","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB291/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26237","sponsor":"Helene Keeley"},
{"bill_id":1051294,"bill_number":"SB140","title":"An Act Proposing An Amendment To The Delaware Constitution Relating To Restrictions On The Expenditure Of Moneys In Certain Special Funds.","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 created, after January 1, 2018, to fund capital projects 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.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (Executive) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2018-06-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB140/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26220","sponsor":"Bryan Townsend"},
{"bill_id":1051720,"bill_number":"SB139","title":"An Act To Amend Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Insurance Coverage For Obstetrical And Gynecological Services.","description":"This Act requires that health insurance offered in this State provide coverage for fertility care services, including in vitro fertilization (\"IVF\") procedures, for individuals who suffer from a disease or condition that results in the inability to procreate or to carry a pregnancy to a live birth.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-06-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB139/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26219","sponsor":"Bryan Townsend"},
{"bill_id":1052131,"bill_number":"SB148","title":"An Act To Amend Titles 16 And 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Restoration Of The Delaware Prescription Drug Payment Assistance Program.","description":"This Act restores the Delaware Prescription Drug Payment Assistance Program which was eliminated in the Fiscal Year 2018 Annual Appropriations Act.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Health, Children & Social Services Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Health, Children & Social Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB148/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26238","sponsor":"David McBride"},
{"bill_id":1053920,"bill_number":"HCR55","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 John C. Carney, 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 John C. Carney, Governor of the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-01-11","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2018-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR55/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26240","sponsor":"Peter Schwartzkopf"},
{"bill_id":1059944,"bill_number":"HB297","title":"An Act To Amend Title 30 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Decreasing The Realty Transfer Tax.","description":"This Act decreases by 1% the rate of realty transfer tax to be received by the State, thereby returning to the rate that was applicable prior to August 1, 2017.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-16","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Revenue & Finance Committee in House","last_action_date":"2018-01-16","committee":"Revenue & Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB297/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26249","sponsor":"Michael Ramone"},
{"bill_id":1060058,"bill_number":"HB295","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, 2018.","description":"This Act amends the Fiscal Year 2018 Bond and Capital Improvements Act to (1) authorize the Department of Transportation to use Community Transportation Funds for one-time reimbursements for various projects; (2) allow reprogramming of funds to support the Delaware Strategic Fund; (3) allow Delaware Technical Community College to realign their critical capital needs with available funding; (4) authorize the Department of Transportation to subordinate the States fee interest in the Project Site; (5) direct the Department of Transportation not to vacate Sheep Pen Road and keep the roadway in the state highways system; and (6) allow Department of Transportation to transfer funds to the Riverfront Development Corporation.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-02-14","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB295/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26242","sponsor":"Quinton Johnson"},
{"bill_id":1060173,"bill_number":"HB296","title":"An Act To Amend Title 30 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Able Savings Accounts.","description":"This bill creates a tax deduction of up to $2,500 for an individual or $5,000 for a married couple for contributions to a qualified 529A savings account, or \"ABLE\" plan - a special account for meeting the needs of certain individuals with disabilities. The deduction may only be claimed by a taxpayer who makes less than $125,000 or a married couple who makes less than $250,000. It is applicable only to ABLE plans sponsored by the State of Delaware or offered by a consortium of states of which Delaware is a member.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-16","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Revenue & Finance Committee in House","last_action_date":"2018-01-16","committee":"Revenue & Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB296/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26251","sponsor":"Charles Paradee"},
{"bill_id":1060286,"bill_number":"HB299","title":"An Act Proposing An Amendment To Article I Of The Delaware Constitution Relating To Equal Protection.","description":"This is the first leg of an amendment to the Delaware Constitution to provide equal rights on the basis of sex. There is no Equal Rights Amendment to the United States Constitution. While Congress passed the Amendment in 1972, it was not ratified by the requisite number of states by the 1982 deadline. Delaware, however, was one of the first states to ratify the Amendment. About half of the states across the country have passed Equal Rights Amendments to their state constitutions in order to provide protection against discrimination based on sex. Without an Equal Rights Amendment, womens rights and protections are limited. This Amendment is necessary to correct a constitutional shortcoming, reduce sex-based disparities and to codify our States value of equality.","status_desc":"Stricken","status_date":"2018-01-16","last_action":"Stricken in House","last_action_date":"2018-06-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB299/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26248","sponsor":"Valerie Longhurst"},
{"bill_id":1060391,"bill_number":"HB302","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 And Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Individuals With Mental Illness.","description":"This Substitute Act incorporates House Bill No. 302, and also makes the following changes to House Bill No. 302:","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB302/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26339","sponsor":"David Bentz"},
{"bill_id":1062039,"bill_number":"HCR56","title":"Designating The Week Of February 11-17, 2018 As Children Of Alcoholics Week.","description":"This concurrent resolution designates the week of February 11-17, 2018, 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":"2018-01-24","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2018-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR56/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26257","sponsor":"Valerie Longhurst"},
{"bill_id":1062160,"bill_number":"SB142","title":"An Act To Amend Title 10 And Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Delaware Compensation Commission.","description":"This Act eliminates the Delaware Compensation Commission in its entirety and makes necessary changes to the Delaware Code as a result.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-17","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Executive Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2018-01-17","committee":"Executive","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB142/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26245","sponsor":"Gregory Lavelle"},
{"bill_id":1062275,"bill_number":"SB141","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 Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-17","last_action":"Assigned to Finance Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2018-03-15","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB141/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26244","sponsor":"Bryan Townsend"},
{"bill_id":1062391,"bill_number":"SB143","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Establishment Of The Behavioral Health Consortium.","description":"This Bill amends the membership of the Behavioral Health Consortium to include two members of both the House and Senate, a member from the Ability Network of Delaware, and the Mental Health Association in Delaware. The Bill also extends the date the first report is due from March 1, 2018 to April 16, 2018.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-05","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB143/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26289","sponsor":"Bryan Townsend"},
{"bill_id":1065116,"bill_number":"HB298","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 honorably discharged veterans of the United States military.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-08-28","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-08-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB298/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26255","sponsor":"Charles Postles"},
{"bill_id":1065283,"bill_number":"HB301","title":"An Act To Amend Title 13 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Domestic Violence Coordinating Council.","description":"This Act allows the various at-large members of the Domestic Violence Coordinating Council to be appointed for 3-year terms and be eligible for reappointment. This change is requested by the Council.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-05-09","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-05-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB301/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26263","sponsor":"Deborah Hudson"},
{"bill_id":1065459,"bill_number":"HR21","title":"Relating To The Permanent Rules Of The House Of Representatives Of The 149th General Assembly.","description":"This resolution creates the Permanent Rules of the House of Representatives replacing the Temporary Rules of the House of Representatives.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-19","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2018-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HR21/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26267","sponsor":"Peter Schwartzkopf"},
{"bill_id":1066917,"bill_number":"SB144","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Lotteries.","description":"This Substitute Act implements certain recommendations adopted by the Lottery & Gaming Study Commission in 2015 and the Video Lottery Advisory Council in 2017, in recognition of significant changes in the regional gaming marketplace and the States desire to remain competitive in the face of a proliferation of gaming venues in neighboring states. This Substitute Act adjusts the revenue sharing model in a way that ensures that the State continues to benefit from video lottery proceeds, ensures continued employment and horse racing at the States three video lottery facilities, and ensures that the video lottery agents will be able to reinvest capital in their facilities, market their facilities, and maintain their high standards of customer service.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-06-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB144/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26561","sponsor":"Brian Bushweller"},
{"bill_id":1068879,"bill_number":"HB308","title":"An Act To Amend Chapter 412, Volume 80 Of The Laws Of Delaware Relating To The Juvenile Offender Civil Citation Program.","description":"This Act removes the sunset provision contained in Volume 80, Chapter 412 of the Laws of Delaware (formerly House Bill No. 405, as amended, of the 148th General Assembly) that is set to expire the law on September 8, 2018. The purpose of Volume 80, Chapter 412 of the Laws of Delaware is to prevent first-time juvenile offenders charged with certain minor misdemeanors from entering into the juvenile criminal justice system by providing law enforcement with a civil citation procedure as an alternative to arrest.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-05-01","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB308/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26269","sponsor":"Debra Heffernan"},
{"bill_id":1068918,"bill_number":"HB305","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Controlled Substances.","description":"In 2011, as part of a general overhaul of Delawares drug laws, this provision was inserted into Title 16 to allow juvenile adjudications to count as prior qualifying offenses for purposes of increasing the sentence of certain drug offenders. Pursuant to this provision, some defendants convicted of certain drug crimes who have one prior adult drug conviction and one prior juvenile adjudication within the past 10 years face a drastic increase in sentence as follows:","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-23","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in House with 3 Favorable, 6 On Its Merits, 1 Unfavorable","last_action_date":"2018-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB305/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26280","sponsor":"James Johnson"},
{"bill_id":1068961,"bill_number":"HB306","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Certain Crimes.","description":"This bill permits judges to utilize their discretion in determining whether a juvenile charged with possession of a firearm during commission of a felony should be transferred back to Family Court or remain in Superior Court. Prior to 2017, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony was only one of five criminal charges where judges had no discretion in determining whether a juvenile should be treated as a juvenile or an adult because the statute required a juvenile charged with these offenses to be prosecuted as an adult. House Bill 9, which was enacted last year, provided judges the discretion to determine how a juvenile should be treated for four other offenses. This is a continuation of that effort.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-05-24","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-05-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB306/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26278","sponsor":"James Johnson"},
{"bill_id":1069000,"bill_number":"HCR42","title":"Recognizing The Month Of January 2018 As \"human Trafficking Awareness Month\" In Delaware.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution recognizes January, 2018 as Human Trafficking Awareness Month in Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-01-23","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 16 YES 5 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2018-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR42/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26232","sponsor":"Helene Keeley"},
{"bill_id":1069045,"bill_number":"HCR57","title":"Designating February 14, 2018, As \"socks For The Homeless Day\" In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This House Concurrent Resolution recognizes February 14, 2018, as \"Socks for the Homeless Day\" in Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-01-23","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 16 YES 5 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2018-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR57/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26256","sponsor":"Sean Matthews"},
{"bill_id":1069086,"bill_number":"HB304","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The State Song.","description":"This Act substitutes gender neutral phrases for the ones currently contained in the State Song of Delaware. The proposed changes come at the request of Donn Devine, a retired Brigadier General in the Delaware National Guard and co-author of the State Song of Delaware, who believes that this new phrasing will make the song more relevant to future generations of Delawareans.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-23","last_action":"Defeated By House. Votes: 15 YES 22 NO 4 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2018-05-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB304/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26277","sponsor":"Gerald Brady"},
{"bill_id":1069127,"bill_number":"HB303","title":"An Act To Amend Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Insurance","description":"This bill increases the annual assessment to each insurance company admitted or authorized to transact the business in Delaware from $750 to $900 for the costs of administration and operation of the Insurances Fraud Prevention Bureau.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-07-23","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-07-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB303/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26274","sponsor":"Bryon Short"},
{"bill_id":1069171,"bill_number":"SCR41","title":"Designating March 2, 2018, \"red Shirt Friday, American Legion Auxiliary Salute To Our Military\" In The State Of Delaware","description":"This Resolution designates March 2, 2018 as \"Red Shirt Friday, American Legion Auxiliary Salute to our Military\" in the state of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-01-23","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2018-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR41/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26272","sponsor":"Brian Pettyjohn"},
{"bill_id":1069214,"bill_number":"HB307","title":"An Act To Amend Title 10 And 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Juveniles.","description":"United States Supreme Court case law and scientific research has changed how we think about juvenile delinquency. We know now that an adolescents brain is not fully developed until his/her mid-twenties which makes juveniles especially prone to making poor choices. In the landmark case of Miller v. Alabama, wherein the United States Supreme Court prohibited mandatory life sentences without parole for juveniles, the Court wrote: Children are constitutionally different from adults for sentencing purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-05-24","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-05-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB307/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26279","sponsor":"James Johnson"},
{"bill_id":1069394,"bill_number":"SB146","title":"An Act To Amend Title 10 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Juvenile Expungments","description":"The continued existence and dissemination of a juvenile criminal record hampers an individuals ability to become a successful and productive member of society. These criminal records are a hindrance to employment, education, housing, credit, and military service. This Act streamlines Delawares juvenile expungement code by providing the Delaware Family Court the option to immediately order an expungement in the event that a felony case was terminated in favor of the juvenile (i.e. a juvenile was found not guilty, or the charges were dropped). Delaware law currently allows the Court to do this for misdemeanor and violation cases.","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2018-06-30","last_action":"Passed By House. Votes: 41 YES","last_action_date":"2018-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB146/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26270","sponsor":"David Lawson"},
{"bill_id":1069530,"bill_number":"SB147","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Exemptions From Liability For Individuals Rendering Emergency Care.","description":"Immunity from liability for individuals rendering emergency care is addressed in many sections of the Delaware Code. There are several separate statutes providing immunity for specific professions and even for lay individuals providing specific types of assistance. Section 6715 of Title 16 provided immunity to Firemen, policemen or volunteer ambulance or rescue squad members rendering emergency care until it was transferred to § 6801 of Title 16 in 1971. Section 3001G of Title 16 provides immunity to peace officers who administer naloxone to an individual whom the officer believes is undergoing an opioid-related drug overdose.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-06-12","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-06-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB147/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26271","sponsor":"Anthony Delcollo"},
{"bill_id":1070396,"bill_number":"HCR60","title":"Recognizing January 27, 2018, As The Annual International Holocaust Remembrance Day.","description":"This resolution recognizes January 27, 2018, as International Holocaust Remembrance Day.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-01-24","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2018-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR60/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26290","sponsor":"Jeffrey Spiegelman"},
{"bill_id":1070512,"bill_number":"HB309","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Joint Legislative Oversight And Sunset Committee.","description":"This Act codifies the practice of the Joint Legislative Oversight and Sunset Committee to recommend the continuation of an agency unless or until certain conditions are met or modifications are made.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-05-09","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-05-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB309/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26283","sponsor":"Stephanie Bolden"},
{"bill_id":1070631,"bill_number":"HCR58","title":"Proclaiming January 21 Through 27, 2018 As National School Choice Week.","description":"This resolution proclaims January 21 through 27, 2018 as National School Choice Week.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-01-24","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2018-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR58/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26264","sponsor":"Ruth Briggs King"},
{"bill_id":1070881,"bill_number":"SB149","title":"An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Motor Vehicles, Operations And Equipment, Rules Of The Road, Miscellaneous Rules.","description":"This legislation creates a fine for Coal Rolling, a practice that is often undetectable at the time of vehicle inspection due to the ability of an operator to change functions and increase emissions after passing inspection.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-09-04","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-09-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB149/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26292","sponsor":"Gregory Lavelle"},
{"bill_id":1071781,"bill_number":"HB312","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Delaware County And Municipal Police/firefighter Pension Plan.","description":"This Act includes emergency medical technicians within the definition of employee under the County/Municipal Police/Firefighter Pension Plan.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-08-10","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-08-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB312/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26300","sponsor":"John Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":1071830,"bill_number":"HCR59","title":"Recognizing The Easterseals/cai Volleyball Challenge And The Volleyball Ambassador, Emily Hurst, In The 13th Year Of Democrat And Republican Team Participation.","description":"This resolution recognizes the Easterseals/CAI Volleyball Challenge occurring March 2-4, 2018, at William Penn High School, an event that raises funds for an organization providing services and support to Delawareans with disabilities or special needs and their families.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-01-25","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2018-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR59/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26294","sponsor":"Valerie Longhurst"},
{"bill_id":1071881,"bill_number":"HB311","title":"An Act To Amend Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Board Of Clinical Social Work Examiners.","description":"The Board of Clinical Social Work Examiners (Board) has worked several years to amend Chapter 39, Title 24 of the Delaware Code to update the statute governing social work licensure and practice in this State. The Boards work has included collaboration with the Division of Professional Regulation, the Joint Legislative Oversight and Sunset Committee, several state agencies, and other stakeholders. The result of that work is this Act, which modernizes Chapter 39 to include a multi-tiered licensure system similar to those already in place in most other states, reflect current practices and standards, and clarify the law.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-06-11","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-06-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB311/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26293","sponsor":"Stephanie Bolden"},
{"bill_id":1071935,"bill_number":"SB145","title":"An Act Making Appropriations For The Expense Of The State Government For The Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2019; 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 2019 Appropriation Act.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-25","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Finance Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2018-01-25","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB145/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26298","sponsor":"David McBride"},
{"bill_id":1071988,"bill_number":"HCR61","title":"Requesting That The Joint Finance Committee Prioritize The Restoration Of Grants-in-aid Funding In The Fy 2019 Appropriation To The Levels That Existed In The Fy 2017 Appropriation.","description":"Providing sufficient surplus state revenue exists, this House Concurrent Resolution requests the Joint Finance Committee to restore to the FY 2019 Grants-in-Aid Bill funding that was removed from the appropriation at the start of the current fiscal year.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-25","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to House Administration Committee in House","last_action_date":"2018-01-25","committee":"Administration","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR61/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26285","sponsor":"Charles Postles"},
{"bill_id":1072127,"bill_number":"HB310","title":"An Act To Amend Title 6 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Certification Of Adoption Of Sustainability And Transparency Standards By Delaware Entities.","description":"The Certification of Adoption of Sustainability and Transparency Standards Act (the Act) establishes a voluntary disclosure regime to foster dialogue around sustainability and responsibility among participating Delaware business entities and their various stakeholders. Because issues relating to sustainability and responsibility are fact-specific and fact-intensive and may vary greatly depending on, among other things, the size of the entity, the nature of its business and operations, and the industry in which it operates, the Act does not prescribe specific standards, measures of performance or criteria for evaluating performance. Rather, consistent with the enabling approach of Delaware business laws generally, the Act requires the governing body of each entity seeking certification under the Act to adopt principles, guidelines and standards to guide its business activities in a sustainable and responsible manner, as well as metrics for assessing whether it has met its objectives.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-06-27","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-06-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB310/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26304","sponsor":"Melanie Smith"},
{"bill_id":1072210,"bill_number":"HB325","title":"A Bond And Capital Improvements Act Of The State Of Delaware And Certain Of Its Authorities For The Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2019; 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; Reprogramming Certain Funds Of The State; Specifying Certain Procedures, Conditions And Imitations For The Expenditure Of Such Funds; And Amending Certain Statutory Provisions.","description":"This Bill is the Fiscal Year 2019 Bond and Capital Improvements Act.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-25","last_action":"Introduced in House and Assigned to Capital Infrastructure Committee","last_action_date":"2018-01-25","committee":"Capital Infrastructure","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB325/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26299","sponsor":"Peter Schwartzkopf"},
{"bill_id":1099174,"bill_number":"HB313","title":"An Act To Amend Chapter 399, Volume 77, Laws Of Delaware, Entitled An Act To Reincorporate The Town Of Ocean View.","description":"This amendment to the Ocean View charter confirms the authority of the Town Council to elect to assess and value property pursuant to 22 Del.C. § 1101, et seq., as an alternate to the previously required procedure.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-05-24","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-05-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB313/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26308","sponsor":"Ronald Gray"},
{"bill_id":1099198,"bill_number":"HB318","title":"An Act To Amend Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Delaware Insurance Guaranty Association Act.","description":"This Act updates the Delaware Insurance Guaranty Association (DIGA) Act to more closely align it with the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) and National Conference of Insurance Guaranty Funds (NCIGF) Model Acts.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-07-17","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-07-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB318/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26320","sponsor":"Bryon Short"},
{"bill_id":1099223,"bill_number":"HB321","title":"An Act To Amend Title 6 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Consumer Contracts.","description":"This Act requires that consumer contracts which contain automatic renewal provisions, also known as evergreen clauses, must clearly and conspicuously disclose the terms of the automatic renewal and procedures for cancelling the renewal. In contracts that renew after 12 months or more, the provider of goods or services must provide an additional written notice to the consumer no less than 60 and no more than 30 days before the time for cancellation expires, along with information on how to cancel. This provision allows businesses to continue the practice of using automatic renewals, while seeking to ensure consumers are fully aware of the terms of the contract and are not caught off guard by a renewal buried somewhere in the fine print.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-03-01","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Economic Development/Banking/Insurance/Commerce Committee in House","last_action_date":"2018-03-01","committee":"Economic Development/Banking/Insurance/Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB321/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26314","sponsor":"Debra Heffernan"},
{"bill_id":1099244,"bill_number":"HB327","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 And Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Underage Gambling.","description":"This Act is designed to address underage gambling offenses under § 4810 of Title 29 in a more efficient way.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-05-24","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-05-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB327/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26329","sponsor":"John Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":1099268,"bill_number":"HB315","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 Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-03-01","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to House Administration Committee in House","last_action_date":"2018-03-01","committee":"Administration","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB315/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26313","sponsor":"Deborah Hudson"},
{"bill_id":1099296,"bill_number":"HB331","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Benzodiazepine And Non-benzodiazepine Hypnotics.","description":"This bill creates regulations concerning the use, distribution and education of Benzodiazepine and Non-benzodiazepine Hypnotics. It require Practitioners to obtain consent from a minors parent or guardian prior to prescribing these drugs, and require pharmacist to include a cautionary statement explaining the risks associated with the long term use of these drugs.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-09-04","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-09-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB331/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26333","sponsor":"John Kowalko"},
{"bill_id":1099318,"bill_number":"HB317","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Immunity For Donated Wild Game.","description":"This bill protects non-profit organizations that accept and persons who donate wild game to non-profit organizations or provides services related to the processing of such donated wild game from certain types of liability.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-03-01","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (Agriculture) in House with 8 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB317/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26323","sponsor":"Jeffrey Spiegelman"},
{"bill_id":1099345,"bill_number":"HB329","title":"An Act To Amend Title 7 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Regulations And Prohibitions Concerning Game And Fish.","description":"This Bill eliminates the prohibition against the mere possession of a body-gripping trap with a jaw spread in excess of 5 inches, while maintaining the prohibition against actually using one in Delaware. This modification is necessary because many licensed Delaware trappers legally trap in other states where such traps are legal and it also allows trap collectors to possess the larger traps while maintaining the prohibition against their actual use.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-08-10","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-08-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB329/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26332","sponsor":"William Carson"},
{"bill_id":1099371,"bill_number":"HB316","title":"An Act To Amend The Charter Of The City Of Delaware City.","description":"This bill amends the Charter of the City of Delaware City. Section 1 changes the maximum repayment term from ten (10) to twenty (20) years for the financing of a capital asset. This change allows for a greater range of borrowing term options for the Citys consideration. Section 2 changes the responsibilities and duties of the City Secretary. Section 3 changes the responsibilities and duties of the City Treasurer. The changes in Sections 2 and 3 allow for improved transparency and separation of duties within the Citys government.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-05-01","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB316/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26321","sponsor":"Valerie Longhurst"},
{"bill_id":1099393,"bill_number":"HB324","title":"An Act To Amend Title 31 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Delaware Child Care Act.","description":"This Act requires that the Office of Child Care Licensing include application forms, the specific requirements to obtain a license, and due process provisions in regulations to ensure that child care providers have clear notice of what is required, the opportunity to comment on proposed changes, and an opportunity to correct minor deficiencies before they are posted on the Office of Child Care Licensings website as an instance of noncompliance.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-08-10","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-08-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB324/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26328","sponsor":"John Kowalko"},
{"bill_id":1099420,"bill_number":"HB323","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Disposition Of Funds Received By The State Or A State Agency From Settlements Or Other Final Orders Or Judgments Of A Court.","description":"This Act reaffirms the Constitutional requirement that the General Assembly appropriate money belonging to the General Fund by making clear that funds received by the State or a State agency from settlements or other final orders or judgments, other than those funds awarded specifically to a party or consumer or as attorneys' fees, or explicitly directed otherwise by law, are to be deposited to the General Fund and may not be transferred or expended until the funds are appropriated by the General Assembly.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-03-01","last_action":"Tabled in Committee","last_action_date":"2018-06-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB323/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26327","sponsor":"John Kowalko"},
{"bill_id":1099444,"bill_number":"HB328","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Unmanned Aircraft Systems.","description":"This Act makes it a crime to fly an unmanned aircraft system to do any of the following:","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-06-12","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-06-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB328/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26331","sponsor":"Edward Osienski"},
{"bill_id":1099468,"bill_number":"HB320","title":"An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Driving Under The Influence.","description":"This bill lowers the blood alcohol content requirement for driving under the influence from .08 to .05.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-03-01","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Public Safety & Homeland Security Committee in House","last_action_date":"2018-03-01","committee":"Public Safety & Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB320/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26324","sponsor":"Joseph Miro"},
{"bill_id":1099492,"bill_number":"HB322","title":"An Act To Amend The Charter Of The City Of Wilmington Relating To Qualifications For Mayor.","description":"This bill lowers the mayoral age requirement from 30 to 25. This change makes the Mayors age requirement consistent with that for City Councilmen. Under the City s Charter, if the Mayor resigns, dies or is unable to perform his/her duties, the Council President takes the Mayors place. This succession would prove problematic if the Council President does not meet the age requirement for Mayor.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-05-24","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-05-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB322/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26317","sponsor":"Charles Potter"},
{"bill_id":1099514,"bill_number":"HB326","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Delaware Advance Scholarship Program.","description":"This Act creates the Delaware Advance Scholarship Program (Program). The goal of this Act is to encourage Delaware students with intellectual disabilities to pursue studies for a comprehensive certificate or degree at a Delaware institution of higher education in order to promote economic self-sufficiency. This will result in an economic benefit to the State in the form of a more diverse, well-prepared workforce that is less reliant on government support. This Act follows the Higher Education Opportunities Act of 2008, which authorizes comprehensive transition and post-secondary programs as a pathway to higher education for students with intellectual disabilities. The Program will be effective beginning in the 2018 through 2019 academic year.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-07-11","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-07-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB326/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26330","sponsor":"Kimberly Williams"},
{"bill_id":1099539,"bill_number":"HB314","title":"An Act To Amend Title 19 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Public Employment Relations Act.","description":"This Act provides for a clear and established procedure and time frame during which public employees may revoke their membership in an employee organization. This Act allows public employers and employee organizations to manage membership status and authorizations in a manner that will meet public employees desires while not disrupting the public employers or employee organizations operations.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-05-09","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-05-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB314/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26316","sponsor":"Michael Mulrooney"},
{"bill_id":1099561,"bill_number":"HB330","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Firearms.","description":"This bill changes the age of a person to whom another person can sell, give or transfer a firearm or ammunition for a firearm from 18 to 21. However, this bill permits a person to sell, give or transfer a firearm or ammunition for a firearm to a person under 21 years of age if the person under 21 is an active member of the United States Armed Forces or a law-enforcement officer or possesses a license to carry a concealed deadly weapon. The prohibition against the sale or transfer of a firearm to a person under 21 does not apply if that person is over 18 and the firearm is a shotgun or muzzle-loading rifle or if the ammunition is for such weapons. This bill does permit the transfer of a firearm or ammunition to a person under 21 so long as such transfer is without compensation and the person transferring is the parent or guardian of the person under 21 or has the permission of the parent or guardian. This bill increases the age from 18-21 for the person who must directly supervise a child under the age of 16 who is in possession of a firearm, BB, air, or spear gun.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-03-20","last_action":"Amendment SA 5 to HS 1 - Introduced and Placed With Bill","last_action_date":"2018-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB330/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26368","sponsor":"Peter Schwartzkopf"},
{"bill_id":1099581,"bill_number":"HB319","title":"An Act To Amend Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Experimental Treatment Health Insurance Coverage.","description":"This legislation creates a benchmark for determining when a treatment or service is no longer experimental or investigational. When Medicare determines that a treatment is safe for its population, commercial insurers in Delaware may no longer deny coverage on that basis. This bill will remove inconsistencies for properly-evidenced treatments between payers.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-06-13","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-06-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB319/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26473","sponsor":"Bryon Short"},
{"bill_id":1101753,"bill_number":"HR22","title":"Recognizing March 7, 2018, As National Spread The Word To End The Word Day\" In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This Resolution recognizes March 7, 2018, as Spread The Word To End The Word Day\" in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-03-06","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2018-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HR22/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26337","sponsor":"Debra Heffernan"},
{"bill_id":1101814,"bill_number":"HCR62","title":"Recognizing The Month Of February 2018 As \"african American History Month\".","description":"This House Concurrent Resolution recognizes February 2018 as African American History Month. It also requests the Governor issue a proclamation declaring the same and encouraging State agencies and all Delawareans to observe the occasion with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-03-15","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 18 YES 3 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2018-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR62/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26322","sponsor":"Stephanie Bolden"},
{"bill_id":1102909,"bill_number":"HB333","title":"An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Motor Vehicles.","description":"In 2017, HB 114 raised the minimum bodily injury and property damage liability limits set forth at 21 Del. C. § 2902(b)(2) from $15,000/$30,000/$5,000 to $25,000/$50,000/$10,000. However, HB 114 did not address the issue of combined single limits, and did not change the definition of proof of financial responsibility in the definitions section of Title 21. The purpose of this bill is to resolve the statutory conflict that was created when HB 114 was passed in 2017.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-07-11","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-07-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB333/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26348","sponsor":"Bryon Short"},
{"bill_id":1103072,"bill_number":"HB332","title":"An Act To Amend Titles 6 And 31 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Financial Exploitation.","description":"This bill mandates reporting by certain employees of broker-dealer or investment adviser firms who have a reasonable belief that financial exploitation of an eligible adult has occurred, been attempted, or will be attempted. Reporting will be to both the Investor Protection Director and the Department of Health and Social Services. It also enables broker-dealers and investment advisers to delay disbursement from an account of an eligible adult where financial exploitation is suspected.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-08-29","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-08-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB332/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26343","sponsor":"Stephanie Bolden"},
{"bill_id":1103490,"bill_number":"SB155","title":"An Act To Amend Title 17 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Road Construction Flaggers.","description":"This Act prohibits a flagger from using headphones or electronic communication devices while engaged in traffic control in a work zone. This Act permits a flagger to use an electronic communication device approved by the Department of Transportation. This Act makes a violation of this prohibition a civil traffic offense that is not entered on an individuals motor vehicle record.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-03-29","last_action":"Tabled in Committee","last_action_date":"2018-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB155/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26315","sponsor":"Jack Walsh"},
{"bill_id":1103517,"bill_number":"SB152","title":"An Act To Amend Title 26 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Generating Systems With The New Sae Electric Safety Standard.","description":"This Act would facilitate EV and grid-integrated electric vehicle interconnection by including the Society of Automotive Engineers industrial safety standard, J3072, which sets safety requirements for EVs that provide power from their batteries back to the electric grid.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-04-17","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (Energy) in House with 5 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2018-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB152/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26310","sponsor":"Gary Simpson"},
{"bill_id":1103545,"bill_number":"SB154","title":"An Act To Amend The Charter Of The Town Of South Bethany.","description":"Section 1 eliminates the need to use an ordinance to appoint a Town Manager and specifies that all departments, including the Police Department, report directly to the Town Manager.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-06-07","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-06-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB154/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26312","sponsor":"Gerald Hocker"},
{"bill_id":1103575,"bill_number":"SB150","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Delaware Police Accreditation Commission.","description":"This Act reduces the membership on the Delaware Police Accreditation Commission from 16 members to 12 members. The Act also provides that: i) the Secretary of the Department of Safety and Homeland Security may not vote except to break a tie; and ii) members of the Commission may appoint a designee to serve in their stead and at their pleasure.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-06-07","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-06-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB150/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26305","sponsor":"Bruce Ennis"},
{"bill_id":1103608,"bill_number":"SB156","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Conversion Transactions For Not-for-profit Healthcare Entities.","description":"This Act amends § 2532 of Title 29, in the Not-for-Profit Healthcare Conversion Act, to ensure that the Attorney General has sufficient time to review a proposed not-for-profit healthcare conversion and, if appropriate, take action to protect the charitable assets being held for public benefit.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-09-04","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-09-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB156/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26338","sponsor":"Bryan Townsend"},
{"bill_id":1103635,"bill_number":"SB153","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Delaware Native Species Commission.","description":"This Act creates the Delaware Native Species Commission (\"Commission\"), which is one of the recommendations of the Statewide Ecological Extinction Task Force, created by Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 20 of the 149th General Assembly. The Commission will terminate 10 years from enactment unless extended by the General Assembly.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-06-07","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-06-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB153/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/sitefinity/status?ReturnUrl=http%3a%2f%2flegis.delaware.gov%2fBillDetail%3fLegislationId%3d26311","sponsor":"Stephanie Hansen"},
{"bill_id":1105094,"bill_number":"HB336","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":"Stricken","status_date":"2018-03-13","last_action":"Stricken in House","last_action_date":"2018-06-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB336/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26361","sponsor":"Joseph Miro"},
{"bill_id":1105103,"bill_number":"HB335","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Establishing A School Safety And Security Fund.","description":"This Act establishes the Delaware School Safety and Security Fund to allow certain eligible public schools to partially or fully fund projects intended to improve school facilities and training relating to safety or security. The Department of Education shall administer the fund. This Act is effective upon appropriation.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-09-10","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-09-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB335/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26848","sponsor":"Daniel Short"},
{"bill_id":1105115,"bill_number":"SB158","title":"An Act To Amend Title 7 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Types Of Fishing Equipment And Methods Used For Fishing For Food Fish.","description":"This Act allows a person to land food fish in Delaware that was caught using equipment or a method illegal in Delaware waters if the food fish was caught in the fishery conservation zone, the person has the necessary State and federal permits, the amount of the food fish is in compliance with an established State quota, and the equipment or method is legal the fishery conservation zone. This change is necessary so that a person who needs to fish in the fishery conservation zone to reach an established State quota of fish can safely and efficiently land the fish in Delaware.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-05","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB158/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26365","sponsor":"David McBride"},
{"bill_id":1105125,"bill_number":"HCR63","title":"Extending The Reporting Date Of The Delaware Anti-dumping And Anti-littering Solutions Task Force.","description":"This resolution extends the due date of the findings and recommendations report of the Delaware Anti-Dumping and Anti-Littering Solutions Task Force from April 1, 2018 to September 30, 2018.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-03-15","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 18 YES 3 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2018-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR63/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26355","sponsor":"Richard Collins"},
{"bill_id":1105139,"bill_number":"HR23","title":"Celebrating The Week Of March 11-17, 2018 As Sunshine Week In Delaware.","description":"This resolution recognizes the week of March 11-17, 2018, as Sunshine Week in Delaware.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-03-13","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2018-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HR23/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26360","sponsor":"Peter Schwartzkopf"},
{"bill_id":1105152,"bill_number":"HB340","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 And Title 30 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Interactive Fantasy Sports Contests.","description":"This bill makes several updates and clarifications to the Interactive Fantasy Sports bill signed into law on July 26, 2017. The updates reflect the assignment of the regulation and tax administration to the Division of Gaming Enforcement and the Division of Revenue. This bill also allows for administrative expenses to be paid from the Interactive Fantasy Sports revenues. The bill requires persons who are in positions of control or authority of Interactive Fantasy Sports operators seeking to register in Delaware to submit to criminal background checks and provides for a basis for denial of an operators registration application if such individual has a criminal history. The bill also establishes administrative penalties for interactive Fantasy Sports operators who fail to comply with the law. Finally, this bill clarifies that season-long, friends and family games are exempt from licensing and enforcement requirements.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-08-10","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-08-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB340/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26364","sponsor":"Charles Potter"},
{"bill_id":1105162,"bill_number":"HB337","title":"An Act To Amend Title 13 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Marriage Of Minors.","description":"This Act prohibits marriage of individuals under 18 years of age.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-05-09","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-05-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB337/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26363","sponsor":"Kimberly Williams"},
{"bill_id":1105171,"bill_number":"HB334","title":"An Act To Amend Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Captive Insurance.","description":"This Act authorizes the Insurance Commissioner to issue conditional certificates of authority to captive insurance company applicants, which authorizes the captive insurance company applicant to conduct business while the Insurance Commissioner completes the review of the application materials. Conditional certificates of authority will be issued only upon receipt of evidence of the minimum capital and surplus required by Chapter 69 and a certification from the captive owner that the application materials comply with the requirements of Chapter 69. A captive insurance company granted a conditional certificate of authority must pay the Insurance Commissioner a fee of $100.","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2018-06-20","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2018-06-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB334/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26359","sponsor":"Charles Paradee"},
{"bill_id":1105681,"bill_number":"HR25","title":"Celebrating Women In Public Office Day In Delaware.","description":"This Resolution recognizes March 19th as Celebrating Women in Public Office Day in Delaware.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-03-14","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2018-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HR25/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26351","sponsor":"Daniel Short"},
{"bill_id":1106173,"bill_number":"SB159","title":"An Act To Amend Title 6 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Commerce And Trade.","description":"The Act made changes to motor vehicle franchising practices, by doing the following:","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-06-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB159/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26621","sponsor":"David McBride"},
{"bill_id":1106217,"bill_number":"HB341","title":"An Act Proposing An Amendment To Article Ii Of The Delaware Constitution Relating To The Legislature And Voting On The Budget Appropriation Act, Bond And Capital Improvement Act, And Act Making Appropriations For Certain Grants-in-aid.","description":"This Act is the first leg of a constitutional amendment that requires the General Assembly to wait 48 hours from the introduction of the budget appropriation bill, bond and capital improvement act, and act making appropriations for certain grants-in-aid bill, or any substantive amendment or substitute bill to such bills before voting on such legislation unless the General Assembly by a three-fourths vote waives this requirement.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-03-15","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to House Administration Committee in House","last_action_date":"2018-03-15","committee":"Administration","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB341/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26377","sponsor":"Ruth Briggs King"},
{"bill_id":1106262,"bill_number":"HB339","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Release Of Persons Accused Of Crimes.","description":"This bill allows children under the age of 18 to be transferred to the Department of Corrections only after adjudication and an imposition of a sentence of incarceration. Currently, Delaware permits juveniles charged with adult offenses to be held in default of bail in the custody of the Department of Corrections. The trend nationwide is to hold juveniles charged with adult offenses in juvenile facilities pretrial as these facilities provide educational and rehabilitative programs.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-07-11","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-07-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB339/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26375","sponsor":"James Johnson"},
{"bill_id":1106305,"bill_number":"HR24","title":"An Act Establishing The Mhocoa Task Force To Review And Propose Revisions To The Manufactured Home Owners And Community Owners Act.","description":"Since its adoption in 2003, the Manufactured Home Owners and Community Owners Act (\"MHOCOA\"), Chapter 70 of Title 25, has proven to be an effective tool to protect the rights of tenants in manufactured home communities. During the years since its adoption, a number of issues and concerns have been identified by tenants, community owners, and the courts. This Resolution establishes the MHOCOA Task Force to review the MHOCOA in order to determine what changes, if any, are needed in order to improve this Act so that it supports a balance of protections and rights for all parties involved.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-03-15","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2018-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HR24/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26370","sponsor":"Ruth Briggs King"},
{"bill_id":1106348,"bill_number":"HB345","title":"An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Registration Of Vehicles.","description":"This bill increases the 1-time fee from $35 to $50 for Delawares environmental license plates in order to increase revenue to improve the capacity of the Delaware Center for the Inland Bays and The Partnership for the Delaware Estuary to fulfill their responsibilities to the protection and restoration of Delawares estuaries.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-05-24","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-05-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB345/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26376","sponsor":"Peter Schwartzkopf"},
{"bill_id":1106388,"bill_number":"HB338","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Exceptional Children.","description":"This Act increases the eligibility for a child with a disability to be eligible for free appropriate public education from the end of the school year in which the child attains the age of 21 to the end of the school year in which the child attains the age of 22.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-03-15","last_action":"Tabled in Committee","last_action_date":"2018-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB338/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26373","sponsor":"Debra Heffernan"},
{"bill_id":1106814,"bill_number":"SCR47","title":"Recognizing The Week Of March 18 Through 24 As Delaware Ag Week","description":"Commemorating the week of March 18 through 24, 2018 as Delaware Ag Week and urging all Delaweareans 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":"2018-03-15","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2018-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR47/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26374","sponsor":"Brian Pettyjohn"},
{"bill_id":1106830,"bill_number":"SCR46","title":"Requesting The Congress Of The United States To Reinstate The Separation Of Commercial And Investment Banking Functions Previously In Effect Under The Glass-steagall Act And Support Efforts To Return To National Banking Policies To Repair Our Nation's Infrastructure.","description":"This Senate Concurrent Resolution urges the Congress of the United States to enact legislation that would reinstate the separation of commercial and investment banking functions that were in effect under the Glass-Steagall Act (Banking Act of 1933). Federal legislation based on the Glass-Steagall precedent is needed in order to prohibit commercial banks and bank holding companies from investing in stocks, underwriting securities, or investing in or acting as guarantors to derivative transactions, in order to prevent American taxpayers from being called upon to fund hundreds of billions of dollars to bail out financial institutions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-03-15","last_action":"Introduced in Senate","last_action_date":"2018-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR46/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26353","sponsor":"Bruce Ennis"},
{"bill_id":1106846,"bill_number":"SCR42","title":"Recognizing February 2018 As \"self-care Month\" In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This Senate Concurrent Resolution recognizes February 2018 as \"Self-Care Month.\"","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-01-25","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2018-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR42/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26296","sponsor":"Nicole Poore"},
{"bill_id":1106862,"bill_number":"SCR44","title":"Opposing The Federal Communications Commissions Repeal Of Net Neutrality Rules Intended To Protect Consumers And Ensure Fair And Reasonable Access To The Internet.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution does all of the following:","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-25","last_action":"Assigned to House Administration Committee in House","last_action_date":"2018-03-01","committee":"Administration","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR44/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26301","sponsor":"Anthony Delcollo"},
{"bill_id":1106878,"bill_number":"SR16","title":"Recognizing March 19, 2018, As Women In Public Office Day In Delaware And","description":"This Resolution recognizes March 19, 2018 as \"Women in Public Office Day\" in Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-03-15","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 18 YES 3 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2018-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SR16/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26383","sponsor":"Margaret Henry"},
{"bill_id":1106894,"bill_number":"SCR43","title":"Designating February 6, 2018 As \"ronald Reagan Day\" In The State Of Delaware","description":"Designating February 6, 2018 as \"Ronald Reagan Day\" in Delaware","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-01-25","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2018-05-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR43/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26297","sponsor":"Colin Bonini"},
{"bill_id":1106911,"bill_number":"SCR45","title":"Designating The Month Of March As \"eating Disorders Awareness And Prevention Month\" In Delaware","description":"This Senate Resolution designates March as Eating Disorders Awareness and Prevention Month in Delaware and encourages the Department of Health and Social Services to research methods to prevent and raise awareness of eating disorders.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-03-08","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2018-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR45/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26335","sponsor":"Catherine Cloutier"},
{"bill_id":1106925,"bill_number":"SB157","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Expedited Partner Therapy.","description":"Expedited partner therapy (EPT) is the clinical practice of treating the sex partners of patients diagnosed with a sexually transmitted disease without clinical assessment of the partners. In August 2006, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended EPT as an evidence-based option to manage chlamydial infection and gonorrhea by treating index patients sex partners to prevent reinfection and curtail further transmission. As of July 2017, EPT is permissible in 41 states.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-08-29","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-08-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB157/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26358","sponsor":"Bryan Townsend"},
{"bill_id":1106963,"bill_number":"SB160","title":"An Act To Amend Title 9 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The New Castle County Board Of Assessment Review.","description":"This Act revises and improves the New Castle County Board of Assessment Review (\"Board\") by making revisions that are the result of practical lessons learned over the years of the Board's operation.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-05-24","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-05-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB160/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26387","sponsor":"Margaret Henry"},
{"bill_id":1107429,"bill_number":"HB350","title":"An Act To Amend Title 6 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Personal Information Privacy.","description":"This Act will create the Biometric Privacy Protection Act and Geolocation Privacy Protection Act in Title 6 of the Delaware Code to give Delawares citizens important protections with respect to the collection, storage, use, and disclosure of their unique biometric information (such as fingerprints, voiceprints, and retinal and facial scans) and, with respect to their use of mobile devices, geolocation information that can identify","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-03-20","last_action":"Amendment HA 1 to HB 350 - Introduced and Placed With Bill","last_action_date":"2018-05-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB350/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26395","sponsor":"Charles Paradee"},
{"bill_id":1107446,"bill_number":"HB347","title":"An Act To Amend Title 31 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Provider Advisory Board.","description":"This Act strengthens the role and responsibilities of the Provider Advisory Board in regard to the implementation and enforcement of The Delaware Child Care Act.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-06-19","last_action":"Assigned to Health, Children & Social Services Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2018-06-19","committee":"Health, Children & Social Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB347/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26398","sponsor":"John Kowalko"},
{"bill_id":1107462,"bill_number":"HB349","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Commission On Irish Heritage And Culture.","description":"This Act creates a Delaware Commission on Irish Heritage and Culture.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-06-01","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-06-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB349/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26400","sponsor":"Helene Keeley"},
{"bill_id":1107479,"bill_number":"HB348","title":"An Act To Amend Title 9 Of The Delaware Code Relating To County Taxes.","description":"This Act redefines resident to mean one who is legally domiciled in the State for 10 years immediately preceding October of the pretax year. This change means that one must be domiciled in the State for 10 years before one who is over the age of 65 can receive the exemption from real estate taxes provided by Subchapter II, Chapter 81, Title 9 of the Delaware Code.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-07-11","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-07-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB348/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26399","sponsor":"Michael Mulrooney"},
{"bill_id":1107492,"bill_number":"HB344","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Classification And Employment.","description":"The language set forth in this statute would remove barriers for inmates who are students with disabilities and who have an Individualized Education Program (IEP) under state and federal law, when being considered for parole or a sentence modification. Requiring an inmate with an IEP to complete a GED or State of Delaware High School Diploma is counter-productive to the treatment and programming of this segment of the prison population and prohibits them from seeking the same benefits of parole or sentence modification afforded to those inmates who do not have an IEP. This amendment to the law allows an inmate the opportunity to earn a State of Delaware Diploma of Alternate Achievement Standards upon successful completion of the inmate's IEP.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-04-25","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (Education) in House with 1 Favorable, 12 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2018-05-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB344/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26558","sponsor":"Ruth Briggs King"},
{"bill_id":1107509,"bill_number":"HB342","title":"An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Sale Of Motor Vehicles.","description":"This Act makes changes and adds clarifying language to the dealership licensing section of Title21. First, it allows for the suspension of a dealership license for violations of either Title 21 or Title 30 rather than the current requirement for violations of both titles. It also adds that a dealer whose license is suspended cannot reapply for a new license until the terms of the suspension have been met. It also ensures the same character and conviction review standards applied during initial application of a dealership license are also applied to the renewal process. Finally, this bill adds a basis for suspension when a dealership is approved in Delaware, but in reality is rarely present or merely has a virtual office.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-07-23","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-07-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB342/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26394","sponsor":"John Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":1107526,"bill_number":"HB343","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Possession Of Deadly Weapons.","description":"Modeled after legislation passed in New Jersey on August 8, 2013, this legislation prohibits a person named on the federal terrorist watchlist from purchasing, owning, possessing or controlling a deadly weapon or ammunition for a firearm within the State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-03-20","last_action":"Tabled in Committee","last_action_date":"2018-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB343/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26392","sponsor":"Deborah Hudson"},
{"bill_id":1107540,"bill_number":"HR26","title":"Recognizing March 30, 2018 As \"doctors' Day\" In Delaware.","description":"This resolution designates March 30, 2018 as \"Doctors' Day\" to recognize the valuable contributions made by physicians in Delaware.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-03-20","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2018-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HR26/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26357","sponsor":"Joseph Miro"},
{"bill_id":1107645,"bill_number":"SB161","title":"An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Personal Injury Protection Payments.","description":"Under this Act, a provider of services under § 2118(a)(2)a.1. and 3. of Title 21 may not exceed the charges permissible under the fee schedule established by the Workers Compensation Oversight Panel for work-related injuries. And, this Act prohibits these providers of services from demanding or requesting any payments in addition to the charges authorized by this Act. It also requires these providers of services to adhere to health care practice guidelines and be subject to utilization review.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-03-20","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Banking, Business & Insurance Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2018-03-20","committee":"Banking, Business & Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB161/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26388","sponsor":"Brian Bushweller"},
{"bill_id":1107739,"bill_number":"SB162","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Electronic Recordation Of Custodial Interrogations.","description":"Confessions are powerful evidence of guilt. This Act adopts the Uniform Law Commission's Uniform Electronic Recordation of Custodial Interrogations Act to promote truth-finding, promote efficiency, and protect constitutional values. To accomplish this, this Act mandates audio recording or audio and video recording of the custodial interrogation process by law enforcement when the interrogation relates to a crime described in § 4201(c) of Title 11, which designates certain crimes as violent felonies, or to a delinquent act.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-03-20","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Judicial & Community Affairs Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2018-03-20","committee":"Judicial & Community Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB162/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26401","sponsor":"Margaret Henry"},
{"bill_id":1108441,"bill_number":"HCR64","title":"Recognizing March 22, 2018, As \"aka Day At The Capitol In Delaware.","description":"This House Concurrent Resolution recognizes March 22, 2018, as AKA Day at the Capitol\" in Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-03-22","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2018-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR64/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26390","sponsor":"Stephanie Bolden"},
{"bill_id":1108477,"bill_number":"HB352","title":"An Act To Amend Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Nursing.","description":"This Act permits licensed child care providers, who successfully complete a State-approved medication training, to administer medication to children in their care, including by non-intravenous injection, if a child has a medical need during child care hours that requires it.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-07-01","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB352/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26406","sponsor":"Valerie Longhurst"},
{"bill_id":1108516,"bill_number":"HB346","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Education.","description":"This Act establishes the High Needs Educator Student Loan Payment Program. The Program allows qualified applicants to apply for a payment from the State to the applicants lending agency, to pay a portion of the applicants student loan debt. The purpose of the Program is to encourage Educators to work and remain working in certification areas in which Delaware has a shortage and to encourage Educators to work and remain working in Delawares hardest-to-staff Schools. The amount of the award shall be no less than $1000 and no more than $2000. This substitute redesignates the chapter where this language will be placed in the code.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-09-05","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-09-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB346/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26481","sponsor":"David Bentz"},
{"bill_id":1108557,"bill_number":"HB351","title":"An Act To Amend Title 13 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Child Support.","description":"In December 2016, the federal Office of Child Support Enforcement issued final regulations titled \"Flexibility, Efficiency, and Modernization in Child Support Enforcement Programs,\" 81 Fed. Reg. 93,492 (Dec. 20, 2016) (codified at 42 C.F.R Pt. 433). This Act updates to whom Delaware's Division of Child Support Services can send child support payments, in compliance with the federal regulations.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-07-17","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-07-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB351/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26405","sponsor":"David Bentz"},
{"bill_id":1108602,"bill_number":"SB163","title":"An Act To Amend The Delaware Code Relating To Deadly Weapons.","description":"This Act prohibits the manufacture, sale, offer to sell, transfer, purchase, receipt, possession, or transport of assault weapons in Delaware, subject to certain exceptions. One exception relevant to individuals is that the Act does not prohibit the possession and transport of firearms that were lawfully possessed or fully applied for before the effective date of this Act; although for these firearms there are certain restrictions relating to their possession and transport after the effective date of this Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-03-22","last_action":"Amendment SA 3 to SB 163 - Introduced and Placed With Bill","last_action_date":"2018-06-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB163/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26410","sponsor":"Bryan Townsend"},
{"bill_id":1108626,"bill_number":"SB165","title":"An Act To Amend Title 19 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Union Security Agreements.","description":"This Act permits private sector labor organizations and employers to enter into union security agreements to the full extent allowed under federal law.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-06-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB165/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26412","sponsor":"Jack Walsh"},
{"bill_id":1108654,"bill_number":"SCR48","title":"Observing The Month Of March, 2018, As Athletic Training Month In The State Of Delaware And Commending The Delaware Association Of Athletic Trainers For Their Outstanding Efforts To Increase The Health And Safety Of Delaware Athletes.","description":"This Senate Concurrent Resolution observes the month of March, 2018 as Athletic Training Month in the State of Delaware and honors the Delaware Association of Athletic Trainers for its outstanding efforts to increase the health and safety of Delaware athletes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-03-22","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR48/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26411","sponsor":"David Sokola"},
{"bill_id":1108681,"bill_number":"SB164","title":"An Act To Amend Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Cancellations Of Automobile Insurance Policies.","description":"This Act extends the amount of notice that an insurer must provide to a policyholder before cancelling an automobile policy for the nonpayment of a premium from 10 to 15 days.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-03-22","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (Banking, Business & Insurance) in Senate with 3 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2018-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB164/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26409","sponsor":"Brian Bushweller"},
{"bill_id":1109563,"bill_number":"SR17","title":"Relating To The Rules Of The Delaware State Senate.","description":"This resolution adds a new Rule 30 to the Senate Rules relating to Anti-Harassment Policy and Training.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SR17/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26408","sponsor":"David McBride"},
{"bill_id":1109571,"bill_number":"HB356","title":"An Act To Amend Title 7 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Conservation.","description":"This Act allows the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control to lease historic structures on State public lands to individuals or corporate entities. The lessee would be required to renovate and maintain the structure up to the applicable National Park Service Secretary of Interior Standards, would be permitted to insure the property and are eligible for Land and Historic Resource Tax Credits. DNREC is required adopt any necessary rules and regulations to implement the Act and may require the lessee to abide by any other lease conditions or commitments, including specific expenditure requirements, which the DNREC deems advisable for the public good.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-07-11","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-07-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB356/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26428","sponsor":"Debra Heffernan"},
{"bill_id":1109582,"bill_number":"HB357","title":"An Act To Amend Title 22 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Municipalities.","description":"The Department of Corrections sometimes has difficulty tracking sex offenders coming out of prison because overly restrictive local ordinances can severely restrict the availability of appropriate housing. Homeless sex offenders are less likely to comply with registration requirements and are less able to access required treatment and comply with other supervision conditions. This may contribute to recidivism and detract from public safety.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-09-13","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-09-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB357/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26430","sponsor":"James Johnson"},
{"bill_id":1109589,"bill_number":"HB354","title":"An Act To Amend Title 6 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Equal Accommodations.","description":"This Act makes the Delaware equal accommodation law internally consistent, correctly organized, and aligned with the Americans with Disabilities Act (\"ADA\").","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-09-17","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-09-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB354/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26423","sponsor":"Edward Osienski"},
{"bill_id":1109598,"bill_number":"HCR67","title":"Proclaiming The Month Of April 2018 As Sikh Awareness And Appreciation Month In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This House Concurrent Resolution proclaims the month of April 2018 as Sikh Awareness and Appreciation Month in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR67/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26429","sponsor":"Paul Baumbach"},
{"bill_id":1109606,"bill_number":"HB353","title":"An Act To Amend Title 25 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Mortgages.","description":"Section 1 of this Act clarifies that the intent of Senate Bill No. 32 of the 149th General Assembly was to require mortgagees to file a statement of mortgagee address change when its notice address changed, not to require mortgagees to include each mortgage affected by a change of notice address.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-09-04","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-09-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB353/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26422","sponsor":"John Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":1109615,"bill_number":"HB399","title":"An Act Proposing An Amendment To Article I Of The Delaware Constitution Relating To Equal Rights.","description":"This is the first leg of an amendment to the Delaware Constitution to provide equal rights on the basis of sex. There is no Equal Rights Amendment to the United States Constitution. While Congress passed the Amendment in 1972, it was not ratified by the requisite number of states by the 1982 deadline. Delaware, however, was one of the first states to ratify the Amendment. About half of the states across the country have passed Equal Rights Amendments to their state constitutions in order to provide protection against discrimination based on sex. Without an Equal Rights amendment, women's rights and protections are limited. This Amendment is necessary to correct a constitutional shortcoming, reduce sex-based disparities and to codify our State's value of equality.","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2018-06-06","last_action":"Passed By House. Votes: 35 YES 6 NO","last_action_date":"2018-06-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB399/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26425","sponsor":"Valerie Longhurst"},
{"bill_id":1109624,"bill_number":"HB355","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To State Procurement.","description":"This Act allows an agency, as defined in § 6902 of Title 29, (agency) to accept electronic bid submissions and on-line bidding for contracts procuring material and nonprofessional services.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-07-01","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB355/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26424","sponsor":"Edward Osienski"},
{"bill_id":1109631,"bill_number":"HCR66","title":"Recognizing, March 27, 2018, As \"girl Scout Day\" In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This House Concurrent Resolution designates March 27, 2018 \"Girl Scout Day\" in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-03-27","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2018-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR66/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26431","sponsor":"Valerie Longhurst"},
{"bill_id":1109895,"bill_number":"SB167","title":"An Act To Amend The Charter Of Fenwick Island.","description":"This Act amends the Charter of Fenwick Island to provide examples of documents that can be used to prove residency in the Town of Fenwick Island for purposes of voting in the annual municipal elections and change the limit on borrowing from $500,000 in any 1 year to 5% of the total assessed value of all non-tax-exempt real property.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-06-07","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-06-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB167/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26420","sponsor":"Gerald Hocker"},
{"bill_id":1109918,"bill_number":"SB166","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 And Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Provision Of Free Feminine Hygiene Products.","description":"This Act requires that feminine hygiene products be provided free of charge to individuals in custody at facilities operated by the Department of Correction and facilities operated by the Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-09-13","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-09-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB166/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26416","sponsor":"Margaret Henry"},
{"bill_id":1109941,"bill_number":"SB11","title":"An Act To Amend Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Special Funds.","description":"This Act relates to police and fire pension funds created under Title 18 of the Delaware Code. The General Assembly created a special fund in the hopes of ensuring adequate pensions for affected police officers and firefighters, and their surviving spouses. This has not come to pass with regard to all pensions, however. By way of example only, the average surviving spouse in the Wilmington Police and Fire retirement plan receives a pension of only $10,080, which is $1,090 dollars below the 2012 poverty level. Moreover, there have been only five disbursements under the special fund in its 48 year history. To address this, the Act would allow for an additional manner of providing distributions from the related special fund established for Police and Fire pensions. Specifically, disbursements from the fund to be made under this Act would be biennial and structured in 3 categories. The 3 categories are based upon length of retirement and whether the eligible individual is a surviving spouse or receiving a disability pension.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-08-29","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-08-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB11/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25360","sponsor":"Harris McDowell"},
{"bill_id":1109963,"bill_number":"SB6","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To State Employees' Pension Plan Burial Benefits.","description":"This Act increases the state employees' pension plan burial benefit from $7,000 to $10,000 effective July 1, 2016. This benefit has not been changed since July 2001.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Finance Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB6/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25358","sponsor":"Harris McDowell"},
{"bill_id":1109991,"bill_number":"HB358","title":"An Act To Amend Titles 30 And 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Opioid Tax, Opiate Stewardship Fund, Opiate Advisory Council, And Opiate Settlement Proceeds.","description":"In 2016, according to the Division of Forensic Science, 308 people died from overdoses in Delaware. To address the devastating effects that the opioid epidemic has had on the citizens and families of the state of Delaware, this Act will:","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Revenue & Finance Committee in House","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":"Revenue & Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB358/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26438","sponsor":"Deborah Hudson"},
{"bill_id":1110011,"bill_number":"HCR65","title":"Designating March 28, 2018, As \"rare Disease Day\" In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This House Concurrent Resolution recognizes March 28, 2018, as \"Rare Disease Day\" in Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR65/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26442","sponsor":"Paul Baumbach"},
{"bill_id":1110035,"bill_number":"HB359","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Community Firearm Recovery Program.","description":"This bill adds bump stocks and trigger crank devices to the list of firearms that may be safely removed from the community.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Public Safety & Homeland Security Committee in House","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":"Public Safety & Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB359/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26439","sponsor":"Deborah Hudson"},
{"bill_id":1110056,"bill_number":"HCR68","title":"Recognizing March 21, 2018 \"rock Your Socks For World Down Syndrome Day.\"","description":"This House Concurrent Resolution designates the 21st day of the Month of March, 2018 as Rock Your Socks for World Down Syndrome Day and celebrates the beauty and contributions that people with Down syndrome make in Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2018-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR68/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26372","sponsor":"Charles Paradee"},
{"bill_id":1110089,"bill_number":"SB168","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14, Title 18, And Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Driver Education On Traffic Stop Procedures.","description":"According to the U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics, an estimated 42% of all face-to-face contact between individuals and law-enforcement officers occurred during a traffic stop.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-07-23","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-07-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB168/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26440","sponsor":"Margaret Henry"},
{"bill_id":1110099,"bill_number":"SB170","title":"An Act To Amend Title 19 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Minimum Wage.","description":"This bill increases the minimum wage to be paid in this State beginning in 2018 and ending in 2021.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-07-01","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB170/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26445","sponsor":"Robert Marshall"},
{"bill_id":1110109,"bill_number":"SCR50","title":"Recognizing April 2018 As Child Abuse Prevention Month In Delaware","description":"This Resolution recognizes April 2018 as Child Abuse Prevention Month in Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2018-04-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR50/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26417","sponsor":"Catherine Cloutier"},
{"bill_id":1110116,"bill_number":"SCR49","title":"Recognizing April 2018 As Autism Awareness Month And Recognizing Autism Delawares 20 Years Of Service To The People Of Delaware.","description":"This Senate Concurrent Resolution recognizes April 2018 as Autism Awareness Month and Autism Delaware's 20 years of service to the people of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2018-04-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR49/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26414","sponsor":"Margaret Henry"},
{"bill_id":1110190,"bill_number":"HB363","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Education.","description":"This bill changes the time of school board and school referendum election from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-07-11","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-07-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB363/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26456","sponsor":"Kimberly Williams"},
{"bill_id":1110203,"bill_number":"HB360","title":"An Act To Amend Title 19 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Employment Practices.","description":"As poll from 2017 revealed that 31% of people in the United States have been sexually harassed in the workplace. The United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission released a comprehensive study of workplace harassment in the United States which concluded that between 25% and 85% of women reported having experienced sexual harassment in the workplace. However, the Commission estimated that 75% of all workplace harassment incidents go unreported. The purpose of this bill is to combat sexual harassment in the workplace and to ensure the safety and dignity of all employees in Delaware. This bill defines sexual harassment and makes employers responsible for the sexual harassment of an employee by a supervisor or by another employee when the employer knew or should have known about it and failed to take appropriate corrective action. Moreover, this bill prevents an employer from retaliating against an employee for filing a discrimination charge. This bill includes a requirement that the Department of Labor create an information sheet pertaining to sexual harassment that employers must distribute to employees. Employers having more than 50 or more employees in Delaware will be required to provide sexual harassment training to all employees and supervisory employees which must be conducted every 2 years. This bill also empowers the Department of Labor to investigate violations of this Act and gives the Department jurisdiction over all sexual harassment cases which includes an administrative process. This bill requires the Department of Labor to post the requirements in this bill on its website and perform outreach necessary to educate employers of the requirements. This bill takes effect on January 1, 2019.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-08-29","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-08-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB360/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26828","sponsor":"Helene Keeley"},
{"bill_id":1110217,"bill_number":"HCR72","title":"Designating April 10, 2018 As \"equal Pay Day\" In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution recognizes April 10, 2018, as \"Equal Pay Day\".","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-03-29","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2018-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR72/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26450","sponsor":"Stephanie Bolden"},
{"bill_id":1110232,"bill_number":"HCR71","title":"Recognizing March 29, 2018 As National Vietnam Veterans Day.","description":"This resolution recognizes March 29, 2018 as National Vietnam Veterans Day, a day to honor and show gratitude to all service members, especially the Vietnam-era service members who risk their lives protecting our great Nation.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-03-29","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2018-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR71/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26443","sponsor":"William Carson"},
{"bill_id":1110247,"bill_number":"HB362","title":"An Act To Amend Title 31 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Adult Protective Services.","description":"This bill sets forth revisions to the Code related to Adult Protective Services. The bill updates language to reflect best practices and current names of agencies and class positions.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-07-23","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-07-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB362/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26452","sponsor":"David Bentz"},
{"bill_id":1110260,"bill_number":"HCR69","title":"Designating April As Nonprofit Impact Month In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This concurrent resolution proclaims the month of April, as Nonprofit Impact Month to affirm the importance of organizations in the nonprofit sector and the impact of their work for every citizen in our State, to celebrate the accomplishments of the past year, and to acknowledge our ongoing responsibility to support a robust social impact sector for citizens, communities, and economic development across the State.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-03-29","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2018-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR69/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26449","sponsor":"Valerie Longhurst"},
{"bill_id":1110273,"bill_number":"HB361","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Violent Felonies.","description":"This Act removes § 617 Criminal Youth Gangs from the list of felonies designated as violent felonies and adds § 616 Gang Participation so that age is less of a factor in determining whether a violent felony was committed. In addition, this Act makes § 1103A Child Abuse in the Second Degree a violent felony. Further, this Act makes technical corrections by updating the violent felonies list to reflect § 1103B Child Abuse in the First Degree, which was formerly known as § 615 Assault by Abuse.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-05-01","last_action":"Assigned to Judicial & Community Affairs Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2018-05-03","committee":"Judicial & Community Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB361/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26451","sponsor":"John Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":1110278,"bill_number":"SB151","title":"An Act To Amend Title 18, Title 29, And Title 31 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Insurance Coverage Of Contraceptives.","description":"Birth control use is nearly universal among women of reproductive age in the United States and is a key part of preventative health care for women. Access to birth control provides health benefits for women and children, improves women's ability to control whether and when they have a child, and fosters women's ability to participate in education and the workforce. However, the cost of birth control, particularly the higher up-front costs of the more effective, longer-acting birth control methods, is often a barrier to women accessing the birth control they need.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-07-11","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-07-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB151/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26306","sponsor":"Margaret Henry"},
{"bill_id":1112754,"bill_number":"HB369","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Falsification Of Business Records.","description":"This Bill expands the offense of falsifying business records by including the act of altering or modifying and creating false medical records. Currently, no specific statute exists to prevent a person from falsely creating, altering, or modifying a medical record. Expanding the offense of falsifying business records to include medical records will be a useful tool for combating healthcare provider fraud, protecting patients, and assisting patients in ensuring the integrity of their medical records.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-06-27","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-06-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB369/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26485","sponsor":"Edward Osienski"},
{"bill_id":1112766,"bill_number":"HB365","title":"An Act To Amend Title 4 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Alcoholic Liquors.","description":"Currently, the age for wait staff to serve alcohol to a patron is 19 years old. This Act lowers the age of persons permitted to serve alcohol from 19 to 18 years of age for all establishments licensed for the on-premises sale and consumption of alcoholic liquor except taverns and taprooms.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-07-17","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-07-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB365/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26479","sponsor":"Peter Schwartzkopf"},
{"bill_id":1112779,"bill_number":"HB366","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 child 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 when a person intentionally or recklessly stores or leaves a loaded firearm where a minor or other person prohibited by law, or unauthorized person, can access the firearm, and the unauthorized person obtains the firearm. The unauthorized persons use of the firearm to inflict serious physical injury or death is not an element of the offense, but is an aggravating factor. For the purposes of this offense, stores and leaves does not include when firearm is carried by or under the control of the owner or another lawfully-authorized user.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Assigned to Judicial & Community Affairs Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2018-05-10","committee":"Judicial & Community Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB366/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26476","sponsor":"Sean Lynn"},
{"bill_id":1112792,"bill_number":"HB372","title":"An Act To Amend Title 4 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Concentrated Alcoholic Beverage.","description":"This Act makes it unlawful for a person to manufacture, distribute, sell, offer for sale, possess, purchase, or use a concentrated alcoholic beverage.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-08-10","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-08-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB372/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26484","sponsor":"Charles Paradee"},
{"bill_id":1112805,"bill_number":"HB375","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Prohibited Conduct In Connection With Large-capacity Magazines.","description":"This Act prohibits the manufacture, sale, purchase, transfer, or delivery of large-capacity magazines, which are defined as ammunition feeding devices with the capacity to accept more than 10 rounds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-04-12","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in House with 7 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2018-05-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB375/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26474","sponsor":"John Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":1112821,"bill_number":"HB368","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Green Alert Program For Certain Missing Persons.","description":"This Act creates the Green Alert Program to aid in locating missing members of the armed forces, including veterans, who have a physical or mental health condition that is related to their service. This Act is modeled after Delawares existing Gold Alert and Blue Alert Programs.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-08-29","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-08-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB368/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26483","sponsor":"John Viola"},
{"bill_id":1112834,"bill_number":"HB364","title":"An Act To Amend Title 4 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Alcoholic Liquors.","description":"This bill repeals the Commissioner's discretion to grant a new license within 1 mile of an existing license, increases the required distance between a license application and an existing licensed establishment from 1200 to 1500 feet, and increases the number of licenses for the sale of alcoholic liquor an individual or entity may have an interest in from two to three.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-04-12","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Economic Development/Banking/Insurance/Commerce Committee in House","last_action_date":"2018-04-12","committee":"Economic Development/Banking/Insurance/Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB364/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26475","sponsor":"Joseph Miro"},
{"bill_id":1112847,"bill_number":"HB367","title":"An Act To Amend Title 30 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Motor Fuel Tax.","description":"This is a housekeeping bill to codify the existing practices with administering the Municipal Street Aid program.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-07-17","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-07-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB367/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26482","sponsor":"William Carson"},
{"bill_id":1112860,"bill_number":"HB371","title":"An Act To Amend Title 31 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Welfare.","description":"This legislation makes two minor modifications to Delawares background check process for prospective employees and volunteers at child-serving entities. It: 1) clarifies that an employer who must first obtain a signed authorization from the prospective employee for a Child Protection Registry Check, must attach that authorization to the request for the Registry check; and 2) only those persons currently on the Child Protection Registry may impact an employers decision whether to hire a person who is not otherwise expressly excluded from employment.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-09-13","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-09-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB371/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26478","sponsor":"Debra Heffernan"},
{"bill_id":1112872,"bill_number":"HJR11","title":"Honoring Boyd And Liane Sorenson By Designating The New Valley Road Pedestrian Pathway Between Evanson Road And Lantana Square As \"sorenson's Way\".","description":"This resolution honors Boyd and Liane Sorenson by designating the new Valley Road Pedestrian Pathway between Evanson Road and Lantana Square as \"Sorenson's Way\".","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-05-24","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-05-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HJR11/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26467","sponsor":"Joseph Miro"},
{"bill_id":1112883,"bill_number":"HB370","title":"An Act To Amend Title 19 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Employment Practices.","description":"This Bill adds the Secretary of the Department of Human Resources and the Executive Director of Delaware CLASI or their designees to the Employment First Oversight Commission (hereinafter EFOC). The Bill also allows non-Delaware residents who work in Delaware for an employment agency that advocates or represents disabled individuals to participate on the EFOC. Finally, the Bill eliminates the prohibition on appointment of state employees to the EFOC under § 745 (1).","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-09-04","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-09-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB370/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26477","sponsor":"Debra Heffernan"},
{"bill_id":1113563,"bill_number":"HB380","title":"An Act To Amend Titles 9 And 30 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Realty Transfer Tax.","description":"This bill allows first-time home buyers to pay their portion of the realty transfer tax at the rate that was in effect prior to the increase that took effect on August 1, 2017. The credit is calculated as 0.5% of the first $400,000 in home value, with a maximum allowable credit of $2,000. This legislation is retroactive for any first-time home buyer who entered into a transaction for the transfer of real estate on or after August 1, 2017. The seller in any transaction with a first-time buyer will still pay the current tax rate. The bill also removes a provision that applied to contracts entered into prior to 1971, since such provision is no longer relevant. For ease of application, the new definition of \"first-time home buyer\" is cross-referenced in the already existing Code provision directing the counties to exempt such buyers from any county-imposed realty transfer tax. This reduction in the tax rate for first-time home buyers will be effective for transactions entered into on or after the effective date of this Act.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-08-28","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-08-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB380/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26491","sponsor":"Peter Schwartzkopf"},
{"bill_id":1113582,"bill_number":"SCR51","title":"Commemorating The Outstanding Achievements And Contributions Made By Scottish-americans To The United States By Proclaiming April 6, 2018 As National Tartan Day","description":"This resolution designates April 6, 2018 as National Tartan Day and commemorates the outstanding achievements and contributions made by Scottish-Americans to the United States.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-04-17","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2018-04-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR51/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26418","sponsor":"Gary Simpson"},
{"bill_id":1113602,"bill_number":"HB373","title":"An Act To Amend Title 4 Of The Delaware Code Related To Alcoholic Liquors.","description":"The Bill amends Title 4 to permit licensed Delaware craft distilleries, breweries, and wineries the ability to sell products produced by other Delaware craft distilleries, breweries, and wineries for on-site consumption, only. The products sold must be purchased through the existing three-tier system (i.e., wholesalers or traditional retailers).","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-06-07","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-06-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB373/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26488","sponsor":"William Carson"},
{"bill_id":1113621,"bill_number":"SCR52","title":"Observing April 2018 As The 2018 Month Of The Military Child And April 17, 2018 As The Official Day Of Recognition Of The Military Child In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution observes April 2018 as the 2018 Month of the Military Child and April 17, 2018 as the official Day of Recognition of the Military Child in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-04-17","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2018-04-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR52/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26472","sponsor":"Brian Bushweller"},
{"bill_id":1113639,"bill_number":"HB374","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Medical Marijuana Act.","description":"This bill adds glaucoma, chronic debilitating migraines, pediatric autism spectrum disorder, pediatric sensory processing disorder to the list of debilitating medical conditions which may qualify a person, upon certification by a physician, to be eligible for the use of medical marijuana in accordance with the terms of the Delaware Medical Marijuana Act.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-08-28","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-08-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB374/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26490","sponsor":"Peter Schwartzkopf"},
{"bill_id":1113915,"bill_number":"HCR73","title":"Designating The Week Of April 23, 2018, As Teach Children To Save Week In Delaware And Encouraging All Citizens To Teach Their Children To Save.","description":"This House Concurrent Resolution designates the week of April 23rd, 2018, as \"Teach Children to Save Week\" and encourages all citizens to teach their children to save.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-04-18","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2018-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR73/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26470","sponsor":"Bryon Short"},
{"bill_id":1114069,"bill_number":"SB172","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To School Funding Transparency.","description":"This bill will increase the public transparency of education funding information by directing the Department of Education to:","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-08-29","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-08-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB172/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26486","sponsor":"David Sokola"},
{"bill_id":1114076,"bill_number":"SB173","title":"An Act To Authorize The Transfer Of Property Improved Using Funds From The Delaware Land And Water Conservation Trust Fund From The City Of Dover To Capitol Baptist Church.","description":"This Act provides the authorization required by law for the City of Dover to transfer a portion of Mayfair Park, as the Park was improved using funds from the Delaware Land and Water Conservation Trust Fund.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-09-04","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-09-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB173/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26487","sponsor":"Brian Bushweller"},
{"bill_id":1114083,"bill_number":"SB171","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16, Title 21, And Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Free Identification Documents For Individuals Being Released From Prison.","description":"Individuals who are released from prison face many hurdles as they re-enter the community, including difficulty obtaining identification documents. Lacking identification imposes additional hurdles as these individuals attempt to find housing and employment. This Act requires the Department of Correction to provide individuals who are being released from the custody of the Department of Correction (\"DOC\"), after 6 months of incarceration following conviction, with a Delaware Personal Credential Card (\"Personal Credential\"). An individual may present the Personal Credential to receive one free certified copy of the individual's birth certificate and one identification card or driver's license, if otherwise eligible to receive those documents.","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2018-06-30","last_action":"Passed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2018-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB171/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26466","sponsor":"Margaret Henry"},
{"bill_id":1114091,"bill_number":"SB169","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Sexual Offenses And Sexual Relations In A Detention Facility.","description":"This Act makes a technical correction to SB 169 by changing the designations of the new statutes and incorporates Senate Amendment No. 1 to Senate Bill No. 169.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-08-29","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-08-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB169/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26620","sponsor":"Nicole Poore"},
{"bill_id":1114225,"bill_number":"SCR53","title":"Recognizing April 19, 2018 As The League Of Local Government Day In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This resolution recognizes April 19, 2018, as The League of Local Government Day in Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-04-19","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2018-04-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR53/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26508","sponsor":"Nicole Poore"},
{"bill_id":1114239,"bill_number":"HCR74","title":"Commending The Students Selected As Secretary Of Education Scholars For 2018.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution commends and congratulates the Secretary of Education Scholars for 2018.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-04-19","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2018-04-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR74/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26506","sponsor":"Earl Jaques"},
{"bill_id":1114247,"bill_number":"HCR75","title":"Recognizing April 19, 2018, As Delta Day At The Delaware Capital.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution recognizes the contributions of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority chapters in the State of Delaware and declares April 19, 2018, to be Delta Day at the Delaware Capital.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-04-19","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2018-04-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR75/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26471","sponsor":"Stephanie Bolden"},
{"bill_id":1114261,"bill_number":"HB378","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Personal Identifying Information.","description":"This bill is intended to protect the privacy of law enforcement officers and their immediate family members by specifically exempting their personal identifying information from FOIA. The disclosure of private information of law enforcement and their immediate family members unnecessarily endangers such individuals.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-04-19","last_action":"Amendment HA 2 to HB 378 - Introduced and Placed With Bill","last_action_date":"2018-05-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB378/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26520","sponsor":"Stephen Smyk"},
{"bill_id":1114272,"bill_number":"HB376","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 And Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Health And Safety.","description":"This Act replaces House Bill No. 285 and, in so doing, removes provisions of House Bill No. 285 related to creating an order of relinquishment process for removing firearms or ammunition from an individual subject to a report from a mental health provider under § 5402 of Title 16 as these provisions are now exclusively contained in House Substitute No. 1 for House Bill No. 302.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-04-19","last_action":"Amendment HA 1 to HB 376 - Introduced and Placed With Bill","last_action_date":"2018-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB376/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26515","sponsor":"Andria Bennett"},
{"bill_id":1114287,"bill_number":"HB377","title":"An Act To Amend Title 9 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Taxes.","description":"This bill permits a County government to impose and collect a lodging tax of no more than 3 percent on hotel, motel, and tourist home rooms located in the unincorporated areas of the County.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-06-14","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-06-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB377/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26519","sponsor":"John Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":1114296,"bill_number":"HR27","title":"Recognizing National Volunteer Week.","description":"This Resolution recognizes April 15 to April 21, 2018 as National Volunteer Week.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-04-19","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2018-04-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HR27/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26494","sponsor":"Ruth Briggs King"},
{"bill_id":1114308,"bill_number":"SCR54","title":"Recognizing The Delaware Health Information Network As An Exemplary Model For Public-private Partnerships And As A Growing Health Information Technology Organization Based In Kent County.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution recognizes the success of the Delaware Health Information Network, a locally developed health information exchange, which has become a national model and continues to grow as an independent healthcare information technology organization.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-04-19","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2018-04-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR54/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26514","sponsor":"Brian Bushweller"},
{"bill_id":1114312,"bill_number":"SR18","title":"Recognizing David Lyons For His Nomination To The University Of Delaware Board Of Trustees.","description":"Recognizing David Lyons For His Nomination To The University Of Delaware Board Of Trustees.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-04-19","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2018-04-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SR18/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26529","sponsor":"Ernesto Lopez"},
{"bill_id":1114327,"bill_number":"SCR55","title":"Commending The Delaware State Dental Society On Its Achievements With The 15th Annual Give Kids A Smile Program And Recognizing Its Continuing Efforts To Improve The Dental Health Of Delaware's Children.","description":"This Senate Concurrent Resolution commends the Delaware State Dental Society on the success of its 15th annual Give Kids a Smile Program and recognizes its continuing efforts to improve the dental health of Delawares children.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-04-19","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2018-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR55/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26522","sponsor":"David McBride"},
{"bill_id":1114752,"bill_number":"HCR77","title":"Recognizing The Month Of April 2018 As \"national Donate Life Month\" In Delaware.","description":"This resolution supports designating the month of April 2018 as National Donate Life Month, which recognizes those and the families of those who have donated organ, eye and tissue, as well as supports and encourages the donation of organ, eye and tissue.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-04-26","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2018-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR77/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26539","sponsor":"Peter Schwartzkopf"},
{"bill_id":1114760,"bill_number":"SR19","title":"Honoring The 2017-2018 St. Elizabeth Vikings Boys Varsity Basketball Team Upon Winning The 2018 D.i.a.a. State Basketball Championship.","description":"This Senate Resolution honors the St. Elizabeth High School Vikings Boys Varsity Basketball Team on their victory in the 2018 Delaware State Basketball Championship, a first for the school.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-04-24","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2018-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SR19/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26531","sponsor":"Robert Marshall"},
{"bill_id":1114770,"bill_number":"HB382","title":"An Act To Rename The Delaware Department Of Transportation Welcome Center On Interstate 95 Located At 530 Jfk Memorial Highway Newark, De 19702 In Honor Of The Bidens.","description":"This Act has the effect of renaming the Delaware Department of Transportation Welcome Center on Interstate 95 at 530 JFK Memorial Highway, Newark, Delaware as the \"Biden Welcome Center\" in honor of the Biden family. This gesture is made because of the exemplary service to the State of Delaware the Bidens have provided, and because of their lifelong promotion of this State.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-09-17","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-09-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB382/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26540","sponsor":"Gerald Brady"},
{"bill_id":1114782,"bill_number":"HB381","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Delaware Veterans Trust Fund.","description":"This Act corrects the language regarding veterans who received a general discharge under honorable conditions to be consistent with federal law and makes the surviving spouses of eligible veterans eligible for assistance from the Delaware Veterans Trust Fund.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-04-24","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Veterans Affairs Committee in House","last_action_date":"2018-04-24","committee":"Veterans Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB381/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26542","sponsor":"Earl Jaques"},
{"bill_id":1114791,"bill_number":"HCR78","title":"Recognizing That Delaware Parents Should Wait Until Their Children Are In Eighth Grade Before Providing Them Smartphones.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution supports the Wait Until Eighth Initiative which promotes awareness regarding risks associatied with smartphone use in young children.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-05-03","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 17 YES 2 NO 1 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2018-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR78/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26505","sponsor":"Sean Matthews"},
{"bill_id":1114803,"bill_number":"HB385","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 Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-04-24","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Administration Committee in House","last_action_date":"2018-04-24","committee":"Administration","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB385/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26537","sponsor":"Ronald Gray"},
{"bill_id":1114815,"bill_number":"HB379","title":"An Act To Amend The Charter Of The Town Of Woodside.","description":"Section 1 clarifies the Towns nuisance and dangerous building abatement powers and requires property owners to pay for the abatement costs. This section further clarifies the Towns ability to grant franchises, licenses, and permits, and impose fees for the same. It authorizes the Town to impose a realty transfer tax, and it increases the maximum penalty for a code violation to $500.00.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-07-01","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB379/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26533","sponsor":"Lyndon Yearick"},
{"bill_id":1114828,"bill_number":"HCR76","title":"Approving The Proposed Transaction To Lease Diamond State Port Corporation Property Under Certain Terms And Conditions.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution provides the General Assembly's approval of the proposed final agreement or transaction between the Diamond State Port Corporation and GT USA Wilmington, LLC, as required by § 8784(1) of Title 29 of the Delaware Code. This Concurrent Resolution authorizes the Diamond State Port Corporation Board of Directors to enter into a lease for an up to 50 year concession to operate the Port of Wilmington and Edgemoor under the terms outlined in the Resolution.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-04-24","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2018-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR76/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26541","sponsor":"Quinton Johnson"},
{"bill_id":1114841,"bill_number":"HB383","title":"An Act To Amend Title 25 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Acceptance Of Rent For Manufactured Home Communities.","description":"This Act requires an owner/landlord to accept rental payments from a manufactured home owner/tenant and makes the failure to accept a rental payment a retaliatory act. This Act adopts a provision of the Delaware Residential Landlord-Tenant Code that requires an owner/landlord to provide a receipt for a cash payment of rent and to maintain records of cash payments for 3 years.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-04-24","last_action":"Amendment HA 2 to HB 383 - Introduced and Placed With Bill","last_action_date":"2018-05-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB383/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26545","sponsor":"Ruth Briggs King"},
{"bill_id":1114992,"bill_number":"SB174","title":"An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Transfer Of Title For Auto Salvage.","description":"This Act permits an insurance company to apply for and receive a salvage certificate, clear of all liens, after payment of a total loss claim, if the insurance company has not been able to obtain the properly endorsed certificate of title.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-07-11","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-07-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB174/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26509","sponsor":"Bruce Ennis"},
{"bill_id":1115003,"bill_number":"SB176","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Creating A Prescription Opioid Impact Fund.","description":"This Act creates a Prescription Opioid Impact Fund (Fund) through a prescription opioid impact fee (Fee) that is assessed on manufacturers of prescription opioids as follows:","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-06-20","last_action":"Laid On Table in Senate","last_action_date":"2018-06-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB176/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26909","sponsor":"Stephanie Hansen"},
{"bill_id":1115015,"bill_number":"SB179","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating The Division Of The Public Advocate.","description":"This Act clarifies that the Public Advocate may appear before any federal or state court or federal or state administrative body in matters involving public utility rates, service, practices, and energy policy.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-05-09","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (Energy) in House with 5 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2018-06-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB179/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26535","sponsor":"Harris McDowell"},
{"bill_id":1115025,"bill_number":"SB175","title":"An Act To Amend Title 30 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Withholding Of Income Tax On Sale Or Exchange Of Real Estate By Nonresidents.","description":"This Act exempts the transfer of real estate acquired by foreclosure or deed in lieu of foreclosure from nonresident income tax withholding requirements.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-07-25","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-07-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB175/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26513","sponsor":"Brian Bushweller"},
{"bill_id":1115035,"bill_number":"SB177","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Registration Of Sexual Offenders.","description":"This Act brings Delaware sex offender registration laws into compliance with the federal Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (\"SORNA\") by standardizing the tier designation of sex offenders are assigned based upon offense of conviction. This Act removes discretion previously granted to the Board of Parole to redesignate sex offenders and standardizes designation in a manner consistent with established Superior Court precedent. See State v. Brown, 2013 WL 2149882 (Del. Super. 2013); Lane v. Board of Parole, 2012 WL 5509711 (Del. Super. 2012). Finally, this Act streamlines the designation process by directing review to the Superior Court in the first instance.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-06-27","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-06-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB177/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26524","sponsor":"Bruce Ennis"},
{"bill_id":1115045,"bill_number":"SB178","title":"An Act To Amend The Charter Of The City Of New Castle.","description":"This Act makes the following changes to the Charter of the City of New Castle:","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-09-04","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-09-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB178/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26534","sponsor":"Nicole Poore"},
{"bill_id":1115051,"bill_number":"HCR80","title":"Designating April 25, 2018 As Engineering And Technology Education Day In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This concurrent resolution designates April 25, 2018, as Engineering and Technology Education Day.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-04-26","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2018-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR80/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26503","sponsor":"Sean Matthews"},
{"bill_id":1115069,"bill_number":"HB386","title":"An Act To Amend Title 18, Title 29, And Title 31 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Coverage For Treatment Of Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated With Streptococcal Infections And Pediatric Acute Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome.","description":"This Act requires that individual, group, State employee, and public assistance insurance plans provide coverage for treatment of pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections and pediatric acute onset neuropsychiatric syndrome. This Act suspends this requirement for individual and group insurance plans if, under the Affordable Care Act, the State is required to assume the cost of this coverage.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-08-29","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-08-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB386/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26550","sponsor":"Paul Baumbach"},
{"bill_id":1115087,"bill_number":"HB387","title":"An Act To Amend Title 25 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Manufactured Home Communities.","description":"This bill changes the adjudication process from nonbinding arbitration to an administrative hearing. This change reflects the nature of the hearings that have occurred under this section. This bill also permits any party to request from Superior Court a stay of the hearing officers decision if an appeal has been filed.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-04-25","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Manufactured Housing Committee in House","last_action_date":"2018-04-25","committee":"Manufactured Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB387/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26557","sponsor":"Paul Baumbach"},
{"bill_id":1115104,"bill_number":"HB384","title":"An Act To Amend Title 9 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Government Of Kent County.","description":"This bill removes an out-of-date provision in the Code that authorizes Kent County Government to employ a janitor or janitors for the care of the County Courthouse. The State purchased the Kent County Courthouse from Kent County in 2003.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-07-01","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB384/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26546","sponsor":"Jeffrey Spiegelman"},
{"bill_id":1115120,"bill_number":"HCR79","title":"Recognizing April 25, 2018 As World Wish Day In Delaware.","description":"This resolution recognizes April 25, 2018 as World Wish Day in Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-04-25","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2018-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR79/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26516","sponsor":"Kevin Hensley"},
{"bill_id":1115287,"bill_number":"HCR81","title":"Recognizing Delaware's Byways Program.","description":"This Resolution recognizes Delaware's Byways Program as one of the best ways to experience Delaware's beauty.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-04-26","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2018-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR81/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26464","sponsor":"Lyndon Yearick"},
{"bill_id":1115305,"bill_number":"HB388","title":"An Act To Amend The Charter Of The Town Of Bowers.","description":"Section 1 authorizes the disinterested members of the Town Council to determine if a council member meets the qualifications to be on council.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-06-07","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-06-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB388/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26569","sponsor":"Charles Postles"},
{"bill_id":1115322,"bill_number":"HR28","title":"Recognizing April 28, 2018, As Workers Memorial Day.","description":"This House Resolution recognizes April 28, 2018, as Workers Memorial Day.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-04-26","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2018-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HR28/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26521","sponsor":"Gerald Brady"},
{"bill_id":1115337,"bill_number":"HB389","title":"An Act To Amend Title 30 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Itemized Deductions.","description":"This bill allows real property tax itemized deductions to continue in Delaware notwithstanding recently enacted changes to federal income tax laws.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-04-26","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Revenue & Finance Committee in House","last_action_date":"2018-04-26","committee":"Revenue & Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB389/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26571","sponsor":"Ruth Briggs King"},
{"bill_id":1115343,"bill_number":"SB181","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.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-07-23","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-07-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB181/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26552","sponsor":"Bryan Townsend"},
{"bill_id":1115345,"bill_number":"SB182","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.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-07-23","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-07-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB182/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26553","sponsor":"Bryan Townsend"},
{"bill_id":1115351,"bill_number":"SB180","title":"An Act To Amend Title 8 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The General Corporation Law.","description":"Section 1. Section 1 of this Act amends Section 102(a)(1) to provide that the name of a corporation must be such as to distinguish it from the name of any registered series of a limited liability company.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-07-23","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-07-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB180/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26551","sponsor":"Bryan Townsend"},
{"bill_id":1115352,"bill_number":"SB185","title":"An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Special License Plates.","description":"The year 2019 marks the 100th anniversary of the Delaware State Fair. This act allows the Department to issue a special license plate to honor this 100th anniversary.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-07-25","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-07-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB185/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26570","sponsor":"Gary Simpson"},
{"bill_id":1115357,"bill_number":"SB186","title":"An Act To Amend Title 7 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Funds From The Auction Of The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiatives' Co2 Allowances.","description":"This Act requires the Secretary of the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control to direct 35% of the funds from the auction of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative CO2 allowances to the Sustainable Energy Utility and 30% of the funds to the Water Infrastructure Advisory Council.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-04-26","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Environmental, Natural Resources & Energy Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2018-04-26","committee":"Environmental, Natural Resources & Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB186/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26576","sponsor":"Gregory Lavelle"},
{"bill_id":1115360,"bill_number":"SB184","title":"An Act To Amend Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Self-service Storage Insurance Producer Licensure.","description":"As the self-storage industry continues to grow, it is important for consumers to have the option to insure their items stored in a self-storage facility. Currently, Delaware law does not provide a licensing structure for the sale of self-storage insurance. This type of insurance is becoming more commonplace with the growth in the self-storage industry. This legislation provides a licensing structure for self-storage businesses engaged in the sale of this type of insurance, grants the Insurance Commissioner regulatory oversight over the sales practices for this type of insurance and provides important protections and disclosures for consumers who purchase this insurance product.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-09-13","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-09-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB184/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26555","sponsor":"Bryan Townsend"},
{"bill_id":1115361,"bill_number":"SB183","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.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-07-23","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-07-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB183/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26554","sponsor":"Bryan Townsend"},
{"bill_id":1115634,"bill_number":"SB190","title":"An Act To Amend Title 26 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Public Utility Rates.","description":"This addition to Section 303 provides the Commission with the flexibility to consider and approve a low income residential utility rate or discount for qualified low income customers (those approved to participate in the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program), provided that such rate may not provide a discount over 25% of the average customer class usage. This permits those customers to receive utility distribution services at a lower cost. In the case of Delmarva Power the discount is estimated to be no more than $10 -15 per month.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-04-30","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (Environmental, Natural Resources & Energy) in Senate with 3 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2018-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB190/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26586","sponsor":"Harris McDowell"},
{"bill_id":1115644,"bill_number":"SB189","title":"An Act To Amend Title 26 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Underground Utility And Safety Act.","description":"The U.S. Department of Transportation has recently found Delaware to be non-compliant with enforcement of underground excavation violations. This jeopardizes federal funding for the Commissions pipeline safety program. Two principal reasons for this have been the lack of notification to State agencies and the lack of enforcement when damage is known. This bill updates Title 26, Chapter 8 by ensuring notification of excavation damage to the appropriate State agencies for potential penalties or other enforcement proceedings. It provides that either the Attorney General or the Public Service Commission may enforce penalties appropriate for the circumstances and gravity of the violation.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-08-29","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-08-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB189/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26588","sponsor":"Harris McDowell"},
{"bill_id":1115655,"bill_number":"SB188","title":"An Act To Amend Title 26 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Public Utilities And Electric And Natural Gas Vehicle Charging Service.","description":"The current definition of public utility includes providers of electric or natural gas charging service. However, many parties believe it is neither desirable nor necessary to regulate such providers in Delaware. This proposed legislation modifies the definition to exempt providers of electric and natural gas vehicle charging service from regulation as a public utility.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-05-09","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (Energy) in House with 5 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2018-06-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB188/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26585","sponsor":"Harris McDowell"},
{"bill_id":1115667,"bill_number":"SB187","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Division Of The Public","description":"This Act clarifies that the Public Advocate may appear before any federal or state court or federal or state administrative body in matters involving public utility rates, service, practices, and energy policy.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-04-30","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Environmental, Natural Resources & Energy Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2018-04-30","committee":"Environmental, Natural Resources & Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB187/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26584","sponsor":"Harris McDowell"},
{"bill_id":1115677,"bill_number":"SB191","title":"An Act To Amend Title 26 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Public Utilities And Delmarva Power & Light Company's Integrated Resource Planning.","description":"The Public Service Commission conducts an annual review of the process by which Delmarva Power obtains electricity to deliver to its customers. With 100% of supply coming from market based auctions, there has been little need to continue the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) planning process. Under current legislation, Delmarva Power must conduct a complete IRP every two years. The IRP, while helpful in exploring possible changes in long term approaches to electric supply, is an expensive process, the cost of which is added to utility rates. This Bill extends the filing time for future IRPs to those occasions when Delmarva Power elects to make a significant change in its source of electric supply or as the Commission may direct. This will reduce the customer costs to complete an IRP every two years, along with Commission time and effort for review.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-07-11","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-07-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB191/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26587","sponsor":"Harris McDowell"},
{"bill_id":1115758,"bill_number":"SCR57","title":"Commending The Food Bank Of Delaware For Its Contributions To The State Of Delaware","description":"This resolution commends the Food Bank of Delaware for its contributions toward ending hunger and resolving the root causes of poverty in the State of Delaware through its increased statewide impact.","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2018-05-01","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2018-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR57/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26582","sponsor":"Colin Bonini"},
{"bill_id":1115775,"bill_number":"HB396","title":"An Act To Amend The Charter Of The Town Of Smyrna","description":"This Bill amends the Charter of the Town of Smyrna in the following ways:","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-07-01","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB396/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26597","sponsor":"William Carson"},
{"bill_id":1115792,"bill_number":"HB391","title":"An Act To Amend Title 20 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Delaware National Guard.","description":"The Delaware National Guard is a crucial partner in the preparedness, planning and in conducting operations in the event of radiological incidents. This Acts modification to § 181 corrects an unintended flaw from a previous change to Title 20, affecting the manner in which National Guard members are paid for Radiological Emergency Preparedness (REP) events. The previous change in Title 20 impedes the National Guards efforts to recruit personnel, who have developed a high level of proficiency achieved through consistent monthly training. The change allows the Delaware National Guard to ensure ample participation and encourage returning members to build upon previous training and processes. This request has no impact to the States general funds as it is paid through Special Funding provided by Public Service Enterprise Group.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-07-11","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-07-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB391/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26578","sponsor":"Earl Jaques"},
{"bill_id":1115811,"bill_number":"HCR82","title":"Recognizing April 30th - May 5th, 2018 As Auctioneer Week In Delaware.","description":"This resolution recognizes April 30th - May 5th, 2018 as Auctioneer Week in Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-05-03","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2018-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR82/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26579","sponsor":"David Wilson"},
{"bill_id":1115828,"bill_number":"HB394","title":"An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Motor Vehicles.","description":"This Bill requires motor vehicle insurance policies, under the personal injury protection provisions (PIP), to provide coverage for up to $500 per injured person extricated from a motor vehicle by an emergency medical services vehicle. Emergency medical services vehicle is a vehicle duly licensed in Delaware that deploys rescue tools used by emergency rescue personnel to extricate the injured person from a vehicle. The Act also requires the Insurance commissioner to develop a uniform billing form for reimbursement and that volunteer fire and ambulance companies submit financial reports regarding expenses incurred in the use of rescue tools to the State Fire Prevention Commission.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-05-01","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (Public Safety & Homeland Security) in House with 8 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2018-05-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB394/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26596","sponsor":"Valerie Longhurst"},
{"bill_id":1115845,"bill_number":"HB392","title":"An Act To Amend Title 30 Of The Delaware Code Related To Tax Administration.","description":"Section 1 of this Act provides that the Director of Revenue shall make tax returns available via the Internet on or before January 15 of each tax year.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-07-01","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB392/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26591","sponsor":"Helene Keeley"},
{"bill_id":1115863,"bill_number":"HCR83","title":"Proclaiming May 2018 As \"community Action Month\" In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This concurrent resolution proclaims May 2018 as \" Community Action Month\" in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-05-03","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2018-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR83/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26589","sponsor":"Ruth Briggs King"},
{"bill_id":1115881,"bill_number":"HB393","title":"An Act To Amend Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Insurance.","description":"This Bill updates the Delaware Viatical Settlements Act by amending the license and bond requirements for a viatical settlement provider or viatical settlement broker. The Act allows an applicant seeking licensure as a viatical settlement provider to prove financial responsibility by (1) providing audited financial statements showing a minimum equity of more than 250 thousand dollars or (2) providing audited annual financial statements showing positive equity and a surety bond for 250 thousand dollars or a letter of credit amounting 250 thousand dollars. The applicant also may provide proof of financial responsibility if they are licensed in another state and have established proof of financial responsibility to said state.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-07-23","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-07-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB393/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26594","sponsor":"Bryon Short"},
{"bill_id":1116053,"bill_number":"HCR84","title":"Extending Sincere Thanks To The Career And Technical Student Organizations Of Delaware For The Presentation Of The Beautiful Geraniums And Extending Best Wishes","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 wished for continued success to these exemplary students.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-05-02","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2018-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR84/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26608","sponsor":"Peter Schwartzkopf"},
{"bill_id":1116068,"bill_number":"HB395","title":"An Act To Amend Title 22 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Taxes.","description":"This bill permits a Municipal government to impose and collect a lodging tax of no more than 3 percent on hotel and motel rooms located in the incorporated areas of the Municipality.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-05-02","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Administration Committee in House","last_action_date":"2018-05-02","committee":"Administration","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB395/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26602","sponsor":"Kevin Hensley"},
{"bill_id":1116084,"bill_number":"HB398","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Powers And Duties.","description":"This bill is a companion bill to House Substitute No. 1 for House Bill No. 344 and provides the authority for the Department of Education to prescribe the rules and regulations necessary to implement the Prison Education Program which provides educational services to the Department of Correction.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-05-02","last_action":"Amendment HA 1 to HB 398 - Introduced and Placed With Bill","last_action_date":"2018-05-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB398/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26613","sponsor":"Ruth Briggs King"},
{"bill_id":1116102,"bill_number":"HB400","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.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-06-21","last_action":"Assigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2018-06-21","committee":"Elections & Government Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB400/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26610","sponsor":"John Viola"},
{"bill_id":1116120,"bill_number":"HB397","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Criminal Procedure.","description":"This Act permits the Superior Court to consider petitions out of sequence where the Attorney General consents and the Court determines consideration to be in the interest of justice. To ensure this exceptional sequencing provision is employed judiciously, the Court will only consider the consent of the Attorney General authorized by Delaware Department of Justice leadership (Attorney General, Chief Deputy Attorney General, State Prosecutor, or Chief County Prosecutors) in response to requests of Office of Defense Services leadership (Chief Defender, Chief Deputy Defender, Chief Conflicts Counsel) where a petitioner is represented by the Office of Defense Services, and in all other circumstances in response to privately retained counsel. This special authorization ensures individual petitioners do not unwittingly forego or disrupt their single opportunity for sentence review and further ensures consistency in modifications to sequencing.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-07-11","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-07-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB397/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26611","sponsor":"James Johnson"},
{"bill_id":1116237,"bill_number":"HB406","title":"An Act To Amend Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Small Employer Health Insurance.","description":"This bill allows for small employers who have more than 5 employees to obtain a stop loss policy for health insurance. This will provide more options for small employers in the health insurance market. Additionally these changes bring the section into compliance with the Delaware Legislative Drafting manual.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-09-04","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-09-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB406/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26627","sponsor":"Bryon Short"},
{"bill_id":1116244,"bill_number":"HB408","title":"An Act To Amend Title 19 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Delaware Workers Compensation Act.","description":"This Act amends the Workers Compensation Act to include a provision permitting Industrial Accident Board hearing notices and decisions to be sent by secure email with an electronic receipt in lieu of certified mail. This will save money for the State and time for the parties and their attorneys.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-07-17","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-07-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB408/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26631","sponsor":"Michael Mulrooney"},
{"bill_id":1116252,"bill_number":"HB401","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Controlled Substances Act.","description":"Currently the US FDA is reviewing a New Drug Application (NDA) of a pharmaceutical product containing cannabidiol (CBD) to treat patients with rare pediatric seizure disorders. If approved, this drug will be required to be prescribed and dispensed like other FDA approved products. However, to make sure that this product and future FDA approved marijuana containing products are available to patients as soon as possible, a change in Delaware law is required. This bill would exempt federally lawful FDA approved marijuana containing products from Schedule I of the states Controlled Substances Act until they are rescheduled under Delaware law. This would allow patient access to new therapies without an administrative delay, and allow FDA approved marijuana containing medicines to be prescribed, dispensed and regulated like other FDA approved pharmaceutical products. Illegal possession or sale of these drugs would be prosecuted as any other violation of the Controlled Substance Act.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-08-29","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-08-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB401/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26625","sponsor":"Debra Heffernan"},
{"bill_id":1116258,"bill_number":"HB405","title":"An Act To Amend Title 4 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Alcohol.","description":"This bill is intended to facilitate the growth and expansion of Delaware licensed craft alcoholic liquor companies within the State by permitting them to ship product manufactured on their licensed premises to entities under common ownership and control, as defined. This bill is not intended to unconditionally except craft alcoholic liquor companies from the traditional three-tier system.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-06-27","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-06-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB405/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26624","sponsor":"Peter Schwartzkopf"},
{"bill_id":1116268,"bill_number":"SB194","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.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-07-23","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-07-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB194/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26605","sponsor":"Brian Bushweller"},
{"bill_id":1116275,"bill_number":"SB193","title":"An Act To Amend Title 6 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Delaware False Claims And Reporting Act.","description":"This Bill updates the State of Delawares False Claims and Reporting Act to make it compliant with the requirements of Section 1909 of the Social Security Act. Section 1909 of the Social Security Act provides a financial incentive for States to enact laws that establish liability to the State for individuals and entities that submit false or fraudulent claims to the State Medicaid Program. This incentive provides for a ten percent increase in the share of a qui tam recovery or settlement apportioned to the State. For a State to qualify for this incentive, State law must meet certain requirements enumerated under Section 1909(b) of the Social Security Act, so that the States law is at least as effective as the Federal False Claims Act. After review by the Office of Inspector General for the United States Department of Health & Human Services (OIG-HHS), it was determined that Delawares current False Claims and Reporting Act fails to meet the requirements of Section 1909(b) of the Social Security Act. OIG-HHS has granted Delaware a two-year grace period, ending December 31, 2018, to address these deficiencies. This bill amends the False Claims and Reporting Act to bring it into compliance with the requirements of Section 1909(b).","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-09-13","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-09-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB193/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26604","sponsor":"David Sokola"},
{"bill_id":1116283,"bill_number":"SB195","title":"An Act To Amend Titles 10, 12, 18, And 25 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Decedents Estates And Fiduciary Relations And Property.","description":"Section 1 of the Act addresses statutes under Chapter 49 of Title 10 and (i) amends the title of section 4915 (but makes no substantive changes to the statute); and (ii) modifies section 4916 to provide that plans similar to the Delaware College Investment Plan and the Delaware Achieving a Better Life Experience Plan, but created under the laws of other states, are similarly exempt from the execution or attachment process in Delaware.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-07-11","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-07-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB195/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26606","sponsor":"Brian Bushweller"},
{"bill_id":1116290,"bill_number":"HB407","title":"An Act To Amend Title 19 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Unemployment Insurance.","description":"This Act provides that all current employees, prospective employees, contractors and subcontractors of the Department of Labor with access to federal tax information shall be subject to appropriate background checks to ensure that the Department of Labor complies with obligations imposed by § 6103(p)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code and by the Internal Revenue Service in Publication 1075.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-07-11","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-07-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB407/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26630","sponsor":"Michael Mulrooney"},
{"bill_id":1116300,"bill_number":"HB402","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 And Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Expulsion Of Students.","description":"Previously, a school superintendent was required to notify the DMV any time a student was expelled from a public school, at which time the DMV was permitted to suspend or refuse to issue or renew the expelled student a drivers license. This bill eliminates the ability for the DMV to suspend a students drivers license who has been expelled from a public school.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-09-13","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-09-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB402/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26626","sponsor":"Sean Lynn"},
{"bill_id":1116308,"bill_number":"HB404","title":"An Act To Amend Titles 6 And 8 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Requirements For Registered Agents With Respect To Entities And Entity Filings With The Department Of State.","description":"The purpose of this Act is to clarify that registered agents in Delaware are obligated to comply with requirements, standards, guidelines, rules, regulations, and procedures as issued by the Secretary of State on matters involving filings submitted to the Secretary on behalf of corporations, partnerships, limited partnerships, and limited liability companies. This Act will enable the Secretary of State to adopt requirements, standards, guidelines, rules, regulations, and procedures for commercial registered agents regarding verification of customer entities. This Act also clarifies that such requirements, standards, guidelines, rules, regulations, and procedures which the Secretary issues are exempt from Chapter 101, Title 29 of the Delaware Code.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-07-17","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-07-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB404/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26628","sponsor":"Melanie Smith"},
{"bill_id":1116313,"bill_number":"HB409","title":"An Act To Amend Title 19 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Delaware Worker Adjustment And Retraining Notification Act.","description":"This Act creates a state mass layoff and plant closing notice requirement law that requires certain larger employers to provide their employees with adequate notice when they plan to go out of business, close a plant, or lay off a large number of employees. This Act requires employers to also notify the Department of planned mass layoffs and plant closings, so the Department can provide dislocated workers with services to assist them in returning to work as soon as possible. This Act imposes greater notice requirements on employers than the federal Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN Act). This Act authorizes the Department of Labor to investigate violations, conduct administrative hearings for employers who are alleged to have violated this Act, and pursue penalties for failure of an employer to comply with the notice requirements to its employees.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-07-11","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-07-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB409/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26633","sponsor":"Michael Mulrooney"},
{"bill_id":1116321,"bill_number":"SB196","title":"An Act To Amend Title 6 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Commerce And Trade.","description":"This bill amends various sections of the Delaware Uniform Commercial Code (the Act) to keep it current. The following is a section-by-section review of the proposed amendments of the Act.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-07-23","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-07-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB196/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26607","sponsor":"Brian Bushweller"},
{"bill_id":1116326,"bill_number":"SB192","title":"An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Special License Plates.","description":"This Act creates a special license plate to honor Delaware womens military service and commemorate the unveiling of the Delaware Womens Military Service Monument.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-07-17","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-07-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB192/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26593","sponsor":"Bruce Ennis"},
{"bill_id":1116363,"bill_number":"SB199","title":"An Act To Amend Titles 18, 29 And 31 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Primary Care Services.","description":"Despite the demonstrated value of primary care, access to primary care for Delawareans has become increasingly difficult as reimbursement dollars have failed to support an adequate infrastructure. The national average for primary care investment for a plan is between 6 and 8% of the total medical spend. Delawares average is between 3 and 4%. Some states such as Rhode Island and Oregon have recognized that market forces have prohibited any one plan in a competitive market to reallocate its spend and have stepped in legislatively to move the market to a 12% spend across insurance products. This legislation ensures adequate spending in primary care. First, by setting Medicare rates as a baseline for primary care reimbursement. This is a short term fix to stem additional primary care failure and consolidation in Delaware. It also requires that over a period of years that the overall spend of plans into primary care increase gradually to reach the 12% investment mark, but without increasing the total spend so that premiums rise as a result of this reallocation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-05-03","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (Health, Children & Social Services) in Senate with 1 Favorable, 2 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2018-05-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB199/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26636","sponsor":"Bryan Townsend"},
{"bill_id":1116900,"bill_number":"HB403","title":"An Act To Amend Title 15 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Absentee Voting In Municipal Elections.","description":"This amendment removes the notary requirement for requests for absentee ballots in municipal elections.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-09-04","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-09-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB403/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26638","sponsor":"Lyndon Yearick"},
{"bill_id":1116920,"bill_number":"HB412","title":"An Act To Amend Title 5 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Limitations On Pledging Or Hypothecating Assets Of Banks And Trust Companies.","description":"This Act amends § 918 of Title 5 of the Delaware Code, which sets forth limitations on pledging or hypothecating assets of banks and trust companies, to modernize these limitations to apply to the current practices of banks and trust companies while not affecting the safety and soundness of banks and trust companies.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-08-29","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-08-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB412/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26652","sponsor":"Bryon Short"},
{"bill_id":1116940,"bill_number":"HB411","title":"An Act To Amend Title 10 And Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Continuity Of Government Operations.","description":"This Act amends Delaware's existing continuity of government laws as required in conjunction with the adoption of House Bill No. 410, which completes the process to amend Article II, § 5 and Article XVII, § 1 of the Delaware Constitution to adopt an \"all hazards\" approach to continuity of government planning.","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2018-06-26","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2018-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB411/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26651","sponsor":"Peter Schwartzkopf"},
{"bill_id":1116959,"bill_number":"HB410","title":"An Act Concurring In Proposed Amendments To The Delaware Constitution Relating To Continuity Of Governmental Operations.","description":"This Act is the second 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. The first leg of this amendment, House Bill No. 380 of the 148th General Assembly, passed both Houses with the two-thirds vote required by, and was publicized in accordance with, the Delaware Constitution.","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2018-06-26","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2018-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB410/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26650","sponsor":"Peter Schwartzkopf"},
{"bill_id":1116964,"bill_number":"HB390","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Vaccination Requirements For Dogs, Cats, And Ferrets.","description":"This bill requires the Department of Health and Social Services to create a vaccination risk assessment form to be used by veterinarians for dog, cat, and ferret vaccinations. An abbreviated form would be allowed for mass vaccination of pets events.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Tabled in Committee","last_action_date":"2018-05-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB390/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26658","sponsor":"Ronald Gray"},
{"bill_id":1116965,"bill_number":"SCR62","title":"Celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week.","description":"This resolution declares the week of May 7-11, 2018 as National Teacher Appreciation Week.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2018-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR62/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26654","sponsor":"David Sokola"},
{"bill_id":1116968,"bill_number":"SCR59","title":"Proclaiming May 2018 Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month In Delaware","description":"This resolution proclaims May 2018 Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month in Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-05-03","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2018-05-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR59/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26616","sponsor":"Ernesto Lopez"},
{"bill_id":1116969,"bill_number":"SB202","title":"An Act To Amend Title 19 Of The Delaware Code Relatng To Workers' Compensation Benefits.","description":"This Act ensures that the spouses of those killed in the line of duty are able to receive benefits for the remainder of their lives regardless of future marital status. When a surviving spouse remarries, the surviving spouse's benefit is reduced to 90% of the original benefit for the first 10 years after the remarrying and must be reduced to 75% of the original benefit thereafter until the death of the surviving spouse. Spouses of fallen first responders should not be forced to make decisions to carry on with their lives based on financial considerations.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-06-27","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-06-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB202/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26641","sponsor":"Brian Pettyjohn"},
{"bill_id":1116973,"bill_number":"SB200","title":"An Act To Amend Title 7 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Offshore Drilling And The Coastal Zone.","description":"This Act prohibits drilling for oil or natural gas in Delawares coastal zone and territorial waters and precludes DNREC from issuing any permits in connection with the development of offshore drilling infrastructure, whether proposed for Delaware territorial waters or waters outside of the State.","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2018-07-01","last_action":"Passed By House. Votes: 38 YES 1 NO 1 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2018-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB200/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26637","sponsor":"Ernesto Lopez"},
{"bill_id":1116976,"bill_number":"SB201","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.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Amendment SA 2 to SB 201 - Introduced and Placed With Bill","last_action_date":"2018-06-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB201/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26639","sponsor":"David Sokola"},
{"bill_id":1116978,"bill_number":"SB206","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Prescription Monitoring Program.","description":"Far too many Delawareans have been personally affected by addiction and substance use disorder and have experienced the tragedy of watching loved ones suffer from this chronic disease. Nearly 2,000 individuals in Delaware suffered a non-fatal overdose in 2017, but data suggest that many of these individuals continued to be prescribed opioid pain medications or did not receive substance use disorder treatment.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-09-10","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-09-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB206/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26661","sponsor":"Stephanie Hansen"},
{"bill_id":1116981,"bill_number":"SB203","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Offenses Involving Deadly Weapons.","description":"This Act increases the penalties for certain offenses involving deadly weapons as follows:","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Judicial & Community Affairs Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2018-05-08","committee":"Judicial & Community Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB203/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26642","sponsor":"Anthony Delcollo"},
{"bill_id":1116984,"bill_number":"SB197","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Possession Of Marijuana, Possession Of Drug Paraphernalia And Expungement.","description":"This Act provides mandatory expungement eligibility to individuals who were convicted of the possession, use or consumption of marijuana prior to Delawares decriminalization of these offenses. To be eligible for the mandatory expungement, the marijuana conviction must be the applicants only criminal conviction.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-08-29","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-08-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB197/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26617","sponsor":"Gregory Lavelle"},
{"bill_id":1116986,"bill_number":"SB204","title":"An Act To Amend Title 7 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Stormwater Management.","description":"Section 1 through 4 of this Act establish interim standards and criteria in order to permit redevelopment projects to move forward while revised regulations are being drafted. The interim standards set forth in this Act would effectively \"sunset\" upon the adoption of regulations governing redevelopment. The redevelopment regulations, upon formal adoption, would supersede the provisions of the Bill.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-07-11","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-07-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB204/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26649","sponsor":"Gerald Hocker"},
{"bill_id":1116990,"bill_number":"SR20","title":"Proclaiming May 8, 2018 As Dacro Day In Delaware.","description":"This resolution proclaims May 8, 2018 as DACRO Day in Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2018-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SR20/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26662","sponsor":"Nicole Poore"},
{"bill_id":1116992,"bill_number":"SCR61","title":"Recognizing Delawarean Steve Austin, Recipient Of The 2018 Cfsi/motorola Solutions Mason Lankford Fire Service Leadership Award.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution recognizes Delawarean Steve Austin, recipient of the 2018 CFSI/Motorola Solutions Mason Lankford Fire Service Leadership Award.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2018-05-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR61/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26646","sponsor":"Brian Bushweller"},
{"bill_id":1116996,"bill_number":"SB198","title":"An Act To Amend Title 7 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Regulations And Prohibitions Concerning Game And Fish.","description":"This Bill eliminates the prohibition against hunting for deer on Sundays. Additionally, it maintains the applicable agency regulating public lands authority and discretion to regulate, including prohibition of, deer hunting on Sundays. Lastly, the bill allows for the harvesting of deer on Sundays through DNRECs deer depredation programs.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-07-11","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-07-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB198/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26619","sponsor":"Bruce Ennis"},
{"bill_id":1116998,"bill_number":"SCR56","title":"Designating September 1, 2018 As \"wesley College Day\" In Delaware","description":"This resolution designates September 1, 2018 as \"Wesley College Day\" in Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-05-03","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2018-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR56/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26581","sponsor":"Colin Bonini"},
{"bill_id":1117000,"bill_number":"SCR60","title":"Commending Virginia Forcucci Representing The Sussex Technical School District For Being Selected As Delaware's State Teacher Of The Year For 2018 And Commending Each School District's Teacher Of The Year.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution commends the 2018 Delaware State Teacher of the Year, Virginia Forcucci, and all of the District Teachers of the Year.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-05-08","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2018-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR60/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26645","sponsor":"David Sokola"},
{"bill_id":1117123,"bill_number":"HCR85","title":"Commending The Nominees And Recipients Of The 2018 Delaware Governors Awards: Recognizing State Employee Individuals, Teams, And Heroes.","description":"This concurrent resolution commends the nominees and recipients for the 2018 Delaware Governors Awards: Recognizing State Employee Individuals, Teams, and Heroes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-05-09","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2018-05-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR85/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26632","sponsor":"Peter Schwartzkopf"},
{"bill_id":1117168,"bill_number":"HB413","title":"An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Disclosure Of Information Related To Automobile Insurance.","description":"Before the filing of a lawsuit, automobile insurance companies are currently not required to disclose liability coverage information to an injured claimant or the attorney representing that claimant. However, once a lawsuit is filed, this information must be disclosed. This legislation will reduce the number of lawsuits filed by requiring automobile insurance companies to disclose liability coverage information prior to the time that a lawsuit is filed.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-09-04","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-09-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB413/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26671","sponsor":"Charles Paradee"},
{"bill_id":1117212,"bill_number":"HCR86","title":"Designating May 9, 2018, As Early Childhood Advocacy Day In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This concurrent resolution proclaims May 9, 2018, 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 a Delaware early childhood system that will positively impact children, families, communities, and workforce and economic development across the State.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-05-09","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2018-05-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR86/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26667","sponsor":"Quinton Johnson"},
{"bill_id":1117273,"bill_number":"SCR63","title":"Designating The Week Of May 6-12 As \"national Nurses Week\" In The State Of Delaware","description":"This resolution designates the week of May 6-12 as \"National Nurses Week\" in Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-05-09","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2018-05-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR63/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26664","sponsor":"Brian Pettyjohn"},
{"bill_id":1117446,"bill_number":"HR29","title":"Respecting And Honoring All Delaware Mothers On May 13, 2018, Mother's Day.","description":"Respecting And Honoring All Delaware Mothers On May 13, 2018, Mother's Day.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-05-10","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2018-05-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HR29/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26498","sponsor":"Joseph Miro"},
{"bill_id":1117460,"bill_number":"HB417","title":"An Act To Amend Title 30 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Tobacco Product Taxation And Licensing.","description":"This Act prohibits a tax rate greater than 50 cents per cigar upon the sale and use of premium cigars.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-05-10","last_action":"Amendment HA 2 to HB 417 - Introduced and Placed With Bill","last_action_date":"2018-06-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB417/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26687","sponsor":"Sean Matthews"},
{"bill_id":1117474,"bill_number":"HB414","title":"An Act To Amend The Charter Of The Town Of Blades Relating To Annexation.","description":"This bill amends the Charter of the Town of Blades to allow annexation without a referendum only if the property to be annexed requests the annexation. Also, if a petition of over 10% of eligible voters requesting a referendum is submitted with 30 days of Council approval, then a referendum must be held. The cost of a referendum when a contiguous property owner desires to come into Blades to obtain their utilities and services seems unnecessary.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-07-01","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB414/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26680","sponsor":"Daniel Short"},
{"bill_id":1117488,"bill_number":"HB415","title":"An Act To Amend Title 7 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Conservation.","description":"Recognizing the beneficial value of being in nature and fishing, this bill expands the list of fishing license exceptions to include residents of long term care facilities who are accompanied by the facility's controlling person.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-05-10","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Natural Resources Committee in House","last_action_date":"2018-05-10","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB415/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26683","sponsor":"Michael Ramone"},
{"bill_id":1117499,"bill_number":"SCR64","title":"Recognizing The Month Of May 2018 As \"healthy Vision Month\" In The State Of Delaware","description":"This concurrent resolution recognizes the month of May 2018 as \"Healthy Vision Month\" in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-05-10","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2018-05-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR64/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26666","sponsor":"David Lawson"},
{"bill_id":1117515,"bill_number":"SCR65","title":"Recognizing The Champions Of The Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (\"als\") Cause And Establishing May 2018 As \"als Awareness Month\" In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution recognizes the champions of the ALS cause and establishes May 2018 as \"ALS Awareness Month\" in Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-05-10","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2018-05-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR65/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26670","sponsor":"Brian Bushweller"},
{"bill_id":1117528,"bill_number":"HCR87","title":"Recognizing The Week Of May 7-14, 2018 As Travel And Tourism Week In Delaware.","description":"This House Concurrent Resolution recognizes the week of May 7 to May 14, 2018, as Travel and Tourism Week in Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-05-10","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2018-05-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR87/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26672","sponsor":"Gerald Brady"},
{"bill_id":1117545,"bill_number":"HB416","title":"An Act To Amend Title 9 Of The Delaware Code Relating To County Taxes.","description":"This Bill creates a tax exemption for non-profit owned swimming pools in New Castle County and Kent County. Sussex County has no similar exemption statute.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-05-10","last_action":"Amendment HA 2 to HB 416 - Introduced and Placed With Bill","last_action_date":"2018-06-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB416/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26685","sponsor":"Michael Ramone"},
{"bill_id":1117556,"bill_number":"SCR66","title":"Designating August 4, 2018 As Barack Obama Day In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This Senate Resolution designates August 4, 2018, as Barack Obama Day in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-05-10","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2018-05-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR66/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26681","sponsor":"Robert Marshall"},
{"bill_id":1117581,"bill_number":"SB212","title":"An Act To Amend Title 30 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Historic Preservation Tax Credit.","description":"This Act increases the maximum tax credit available for owner occupied historic property by $10,000.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-08-29","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-08-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB212/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26691","sponsor":"Nicole Poore"},
{"bill_id":1117603,"bill_number":"SB207","title":"An Act Opposing Drilling Off Delaware's Coast And Directing Certain State Officials And State Agencies To Enforce Delaware's Rights Relating To Offshore Drilling Under Federal And State Environmental Laws.","description":"This Substitute Act does all of the following:","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2018-06-30","last_action":"Passed By House. Votes: 35 YES 3 NO 3 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2018-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB207/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26877","sponsor":"Stephanie Hansen"},
{"bill_id":1117625,"bill_number":"SB210","title":"An Act To Amend Titles 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 20, 21, 23, 24, 26, 29, 30 And 31 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Crimes And Criminal Penalties.","description":"Delawares existing Criminal Code was adopted in 1973 and was based on the Model Penal Code. Since that time, the Criminal Code has quadrupled in size and expanded to other parts of the Code without consideration to the general effects of the change on the Criminal Codes overall structure, its terminology, or its application, creating numerous inconsistencies, redundancies, ambiguities and contradictions. This Act is one of two bills that seek to bring back clarity and consistency to the Criminal Code.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-05-10","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Finance Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2018-05-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB210/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26676","sponsor":"Harris McDowell"},
{"bill_id":1117648,"bill_number":"SB211","title":"An Act To Amend Title 5 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Creation And Regulation Of Business Development Banks.","description":"This Act authorizes the creation and regulation of a new type of limited-purpose bank, the \"Business Development Bank.\" Modeled on Delaware's successful credit card bank laws, this Act would allow Business Development Banks, or \"BDBs,\" to concentrate their resources in the commercial lending space, leverage technology and expertise, and partner with existing banks to serve a broader spectrum of small to medium-sized businesses. This Act would limit the permissible activities of the BDBs to ensure that they cannot compete with existing banks for consumer customers or to provide several other forms of bank or trust services.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-05-10","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (Banking, Business & Insurance) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2018-06-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB211/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26689","sponsor":"Bryan Townsend"},
{"bill_id":1117671,"bill_number":"SB209","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11, Part 1, Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Delaware Criminal Code.","description":"Delawares existing Criminal Code was adopted in 1973 and was based on the Model Penal Code. Since that time, the Criminal Code has quadrupled in size and expanded to other parts of the Code without consideration to the general effects of the change on the Criminal Codes overall structure, its terminology, or its application, creating numerous inconsistencies, redundancies, ambiguities and contradictions. In 2014, the General Assembly established the Criminal Justice Improvement Committee to review opportunities for efficiencies in the Delaware Criminal Code, including identifying: disproportionate, redundant, outdated, duplicative, or inefficient statutes and crimes that should or should not constitute potential jail time. The Criminal Justice Improvement Committee Working Group was created to accomplished the Criminal Justice Improvement Committees stated goals and has worked diligently for the last three years, in concert with other criminal justice stakeholders, to restore the criminal code to a clear, readable, and proportional code. The recommendations found in their Final Report are the basis for this Act and its companion bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-05-10","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Finance Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2018-05-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB209/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26675","sponsor":"Harris McDowell"},
{"bill_id":1117692,"bill_number":"SB205","title":"An Act To Amend Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Unborn Children.","description":"The Act protects the life of the unborn child at a time when the potential for the child to survive outside the womb increases, especially with the advancement of medical procedures. Also, there is substantial medical evidence that an unborn child is capable of experiencing pain by 20 weeks after fertilization. The Delaware Legislature has the constitutional authority to make this judgment as shown in U.S. Supreme Court decisions as detailed in this Act.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-05-10","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Health, Children & Social Services Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2018-05-10","committee":"Health, Children & Social Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB205/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26655","sponsor":"Bryant Richardson"},
{"bill_id":1117712,"bill_number":"SB208","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Public Works Contracting.","description":"This Act makes the following changes to the large public works contract procedures in subsection (c) and (d) of § 6962 of Title 29 for all State agencies:","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-07-25","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-07-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB208/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26669","sponsor":"Nicole Poore"},
{"bill_id":1120479,"bill_number":"HB419","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Unmanned Aircraft Systems.","description":"Unmanned aircraft systems are capable of introducing contraband into detention facilities without undergoing correctional officer inspections. This bill seeks to prohibit the use of unmanned aircraft systems (drones) to introduce contraband into detention facilities. This bill makes it a class F felony to deliver or attempt to deliver contraband by use of a drone.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-06-26","last_action":"Assigned to Judicial & Community Affairs Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2018-06-26","committee":"Judicial & Community Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB419/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26688","sponsor":"Stephen Smyk"},
{"bill_id":1120481,"bill_number":"HB424","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Act.","description":"At this time, the 24-month testing rates are well below what the Division of Public Health would expect them to be based upon the risk factors that determine when testing is necessary. This bill simplifies the requirements and the process for physicians and eliminates confusion that may be causing the low compliance rate for the second test. With better compliance, the Division of Public Health will have a much clearer picture of lead exposure in Delaware. This bill also requires the Division of Public Health to review the criteria for testing every 5 years. This requirement would actively foster discussions between the Division and stakeholders to ensure that the best balance is struck between the burden of testing and the protection to children.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-05-30","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (Health & Human Development) in House with 10 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2018-06-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB424/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26710","sponsor":"Sean Matthews"},
{"bill_id":1120485,"bill_number":"HB433","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Educator Licensure, Certification, Evaluation, Professional Development, And Preparation Programs.","description":"This Act expands the pathways to entering an alternative routes for teacher licensure and certification program (ARTC) casting a wider net in order to attract a diverse pool of qualified candidates into the field of education as the need for teachers, particularly in critical needs areas, has increased. It also clarifies district and charter school responsibilities and ARTC program provider responsibilities, to assure proper supports are in place. Under this Act, attainment of final licensure and certification is contingent on meeting all ARTC program requirements, demonstrating effective teaching based on a state-approved evaluation system, and attaining passing scores on applicable and available approved content readiness exams and a performance assessment. These exit requirements hold ARTC participants to the same high standards for final licensure and certification as those entering the field from a typical teacher pre-service program.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-06-28","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-06-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB433/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26726","sponsor":"Kimberly Williams"},
{"bill_id":1120488,"bill_number":"HJR12","title":"Recognizing The Need For Consistent And Preventative Subdivision Roadway Maintenance By The Delaware Department Of Transportation.","description":"The Delaware Department of Transportation currently uses a system to repair subdivision roadways in which a unit is dispatched only when a complaint is lodged with the Transportation Management Center. In order to avoid piecemeal repairs that waste valuable resources, the Delaware Department of Transportation will be directed by the Secretary of Transportation to review each subdivision roadway on a consistent basis that is in any subdivision that is at least 10 years old.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-07-23","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-07-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HJR12/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26720","sponsor":"Sean Matthews"},
{"bill_id":1120493,"bill_number":"HB420","title":"An Act To Amend Title 10 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Minors' Petitions For Name Change.","description":"This Act grants legal guardians the standing to petition or oppose a petition to change minors' surnames.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-07-17","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-07-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB420/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26707","sponsor":"Sean Lynn"},
{"bill_id":1120497,"bill_number":"HB429","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Department Of Technology And Information.","description":"Cybersecurity attacks, including data breaches, corporate theft, and sabotage perpetrated by state and non-state actors throughout the world present unique threats to Delaware residents, governments, businesses, and critical infrastructure. Statewide coordination is required to effectively ensure cybersecurity protection.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-08-10","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-08-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB429/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26717","sponsor":"Paul Baumbach"},
{"bill_id":1120500,"bill_number":"HB422","title":"An Act To Amend Title 31 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Delaware Interagency Council On Homelessness.","description":"This Act dissolves the Delaware Interagency Council on Homelessness (DICH). The DICH has been an important venue for significant progress in addressing homelessness in Delaware. However, changes to the primary source of federal assistance for resources for homelessness required the establishment of a Continuum of Care. The similar goals, tasks, and membership of the Continuum of Care have made the DICH obsolete and duplicative of these efforts.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-07-23","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-07-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB422/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26709","sponsor":"Paul Baumbach"},
{"bill_id":1120503,"bill_number":"HB435","title":"An Act To Amend The Charter Of The City Of Newark Relating To The Powers Of Council.","description":"This bill permits the Council of the City of Newark to impose and collect a lodging tax of no more than 3 percent on hotel and motel rooms located in the City of Newark so long as it is approved by a majority of the council pursuant to the provisions of the Charter of the City of Newark.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-07-01","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB435/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26724","sponsor":"Paul Baumbach"},
{"bill_id":1120509,"bill_number":"HB426","title":"An Act To Amend Title 30 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Taxes.","description":"This Act requires paid tax preparers to sign any tax return or refund they file and be subject to a $50 civil penalty for any violation with a maximum penalty of $25,000 in any calendar year. The Act also permits a court of competent jurisdiction to enjoin any paid tax preparer from understating a tax payers liability or taking an unreasonable position. The Act also permits a court to enjoin a paid tax preparer from, where required, failing to furnish a copy of a return or claim for refund, failing to sign a return or claim for refund, failing to furnish an identifying number, failing to retain a copy of the return, failing to be diligent or failing to correct information. The Act also permits an injunction if the paid tax preparer negotiates a check without permission, engages in any criminal conduct, guarantees payment of any specific tax refund amount, or engages in any other fraudulent or deceptive conduct.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-08-28","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-08-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB426/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26896","sponsor":"Charles Paradee"},
{"bill_id":1120511,"bill_number":"HB432","title":"An Act To Amend The Delaware Code Relating To Administrative Matters Involving The Transfer Of State Economic Development Functions To The Department Of State.","description":"The Division of Small Business, Development and Tourism was created by 81 Del. Laws ch. 49 and placed in the Department of State. This enactment transferred certain responsibilities for economic development, formerly in the Delaware Department of Economic Development, to this Division.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-08-10","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-08-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB432/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26723","sponsor":"Bryon Short"},
{"bill_id":1120516,"bill_number":"HB425","title":"An Act To Amend Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Permitted Disclosures Related To Prescription Drugs.","description":"This Act establishes that a contract between a pharmacy benefits manager and a pharmacy may not prohibit a pharmacy or pharmacist from doing any of the following:","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-08-28","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-08-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB425/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26712","sponsor":"Andria Bennett"},
{"bill_id":1120518,"bill_number":"HB440","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Creation Of An Overdose System Of Care.","description":"House Substitute No. 1 for House Bill 440 differs from House Bill 440 only in that it locates the Overdose System of Care and the Overdose System of Care Committee in Chapter 97 of Title 16 instead of in Chapter 10 of Title 16.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-09-10","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-09-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB440/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26746","sponsor":"David Bentz"},
{"bill_id":1120524,"bill_number":"HB423","title":"An Act To Amend Title 25 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Mechanics Lien.","description":"This Act will permit engineers to obtain mechanics liens but only if improvements as contemplated by the engineering or architectural services provided are actually constructed or if the surveys or plans are actually approved by the governing authority having jurisdiction or recorded.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-05-30","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Economic Development/Banking/Insurance/Commerce Committee in House","last_action_date":"2018-05-30","committee":"Economic Development/Banking/Insurance/Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB423/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26711","sponsor":"Paul Baumbach"},
{"bill_id":1120526,"bill_number":"HB434","title":"An Act To Amend Title 6 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Professional Athletes.","description":"This Act creates the Professional Athlete Funding Act, which authorizes and establishes regulations pertaining to player brand agreements.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-05-30","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (Economic Development/Banking/Insurance/Commerce) in House with 10 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2018-06-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB434/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26729","sponsor":"Bryon Short"},
{"bill_id":1120530,"bill_number":"HB421","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Interception Of Communications.","description":"This bill changes when the interception of certain communications is lawful. Currently, if one party to the communication gives consent to the interception, such interception is lawful. This bill requires that both parties to the communication give prior consent before the interception is lawful.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-05-30","last_action":"Amendment HA 1 to HB 421 - Introduced and Placed With Bill","last_action_date":"2018-06-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB421/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26705","sponsor":"Sean Lynn"},
{"bill_id":1120534,"bill_number":"HB428","title":"An Act To Amend Title 30 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Motor Fuel Tax.","description":"This Act does all of the following:","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-05-30","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (Transportation/Land Use and Infrastructure) in House with 5 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2018-06-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB428/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26715","sponsor":"Edward Osienski"},
{"bill_id":1120538,"bill_number":"HB430","title":"An Act To Amend Title 3 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Agriculture.","description":"This Bill authorizes the Department of Agriculture to utilize any laboratory designated by the Department of Agriculture rather than only the State Chemist to analyze samples of foods, dairy and other feeds and insecticides, and to cooperate with the United States Department of Agriculture and other federal agencies in the enforcement of the laws related to foods, dairy and other feeds, and insecticides.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-09-13","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-09-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB430/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26719","sponsor":"William Carson"},
{"bill_id":1120541,"bill_number":"HB427","title":"An Act To Amend Title 2 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Aeronautics.","description":"This Act does all of the following:","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-05-30","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (Transportation/Land Use and Infrastructure) in House with 5 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2018-06-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB427/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26714","sponsor":"Edward Osienski"},
{"bill_id":1120544,"bill_number":"HB418","title":"An Act To Amend The Charter Of The City Of Seaford.","description":"Section 1 provides that unpaid taxes shall become first liens against property of the owner for a period of ten (10) years from the date of the assessment.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-07-17","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-07-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB418/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26695","sponsor":"Daniel Short"},
{"bill_id":1120811,"bill_number":"SB219","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Delaware Population Consortium.","description":"Since 1975, the Delaware Population Consortium has prepared a unified set of statewide population projections each year. These projections are used for a variety of purposes including capital planning, policy analysis, comprehensive planning, and transportation planning. All 3 counties are required by State law to utilize these projections to prepare their required comprehensive plans. However, the Delaware Population Consortium does not exist in State law. This Act formally creates the Delaware Population Consortium, identifies its membership and work products, and requires that all counties, municipalities, school districts, and State agencies use the Consortiums projections for planning and policy purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-06-14","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (Administration) in House with 4 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2018-06-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB219/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26701","sponsor":"Stephanie Hansen"},
{"bill_id":1120827,"bill_number":"SB213","title":"An Act To Amend Title 13 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Commission On Family Law.","description":"This bill provides that the Commission must have at least 2 members from each of the three counties in Delaware. The bill also changes the requirement for 1 pediatrician member and 1 board certified family practice physician to licensed health care providers, currently practicing or retired, with expertise in pediatrics or family medicine. The bill also changes the requirement for at least 1 Delaware licensed psychologist to at least 1 Delaware licensed mental health professional. Finally, the bill changes the name of the Commission to the Family Law Commission.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-07-23","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-07-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB213/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26692","sponsor":"Stephanie Hansen"},
{"bill_id":1120841,"bill_number":"SB216","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 And Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Cruelty To Dogs And Specifications For The Humane Handling, Care, And Treatment Of Dogs.","description":"This Act strengthens the shelter requirements for dogs that are kept outside by requiring the following:","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-06-27","last_action":"Assigned to Appropriations Committee in House","last_action_date":"2018-06-28","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB216/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26702","sponsor":"Stephanie Hansen"},
{"bill_id":1120844,"bill_number":"SB224","title":"An Act To Amend Title 30 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Neighborhood Assistance Tax Credit.","description":"Section 1 of this Act increases the aggregate amount of Neighborhood Assistance Tax Credits that can be approved in any 1 fiscal year from $500,000 to $1 million.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-07-23","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-07-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB224/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26732","sponsor":"Margaret Henry"},
{"bill_id":1120845,"bill_number":"SB214","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Division Of Forensic Science.","description":"The Division of Forensic Science (Division) produces numerous postmortem examination reports, autopsy reports, and laboratory reports annually. Given the high volume, and consistent with National Association of Medical Examiners accreditation standards, this Act expands the period of time within which the Medical Examiner must complete a written report from 30 to 90 days.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-07-23","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-07-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB214/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26694","sponsor":"Brian Bushweller"},
{"bill_id":1120848,"bill_number":"SB217","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 And Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Cruelty To Dogs And Specifications For The Humane Handling, Care, And Treatment Of Dogs.","description":"This Act strengthens restrictions on the tethering of dogs by doing the following:","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-06-27","last_action":"Assigned to Appropriations Committee in House","last_action_date":"2018-06-28","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB217/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26703","sponsor":"Jack Walsh"},
{"bill_id":1120852,"bill_number":"SB218","title":"An Act To Ammend Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Licensure Of Art Therapists.","description":"This bill amends Title 24 of the Delaware Code by changing the qualifications for a Professional Art Therapists. For those graduating with a master's degree prior to January 2013, a master's degree from an accredited educational institution in an art therapy program that was either approved by the American Art Therapy Association or accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs at the time the degree was conferred is required.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-09-04","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-09-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB218/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26699","sponsor":"Gary Simpson"},
{"bill_id":1120856,"bill_number":"SB220","title":"An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Registration Of Vehicles.","description":"This bill creates two new vehicle license plates promoting and supporting both saltwater and freshwater fishing in the State of Delaware. The proceeds associated with The Delaware Sport Fishing License Plate, has a mission of undertaking initiatives that will enhance the pleasure of both saltwater and freshwater recreational fishing throughout the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-07-11","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-07-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB220/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26730","sponsor":"Gerald Hocker"},
{"bill_id":1120859,"bill_number":"SB223","title":"An Act To Amend Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Athlete Agents.","description":"This Act adopts the Uniform Law Commissions Revised Uniform Athlete Agents Act (Revised Act), revising Chapter 54, Title 24 of the Delaware Code, which is based on the Uniform Law Commissions Uniform Athlete Agents Act (Uniform Act).","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-06-07","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (Sunset Committee (Policy Analysis & Government Accountability)) in House with 5 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2018-06-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB223/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26731","sponsor":"David Sokola"},
{"bill_id":1120862,"bill_number":"SB215","title":"An Act To Amend The Delaware Code Relating To Public School Safety.","description":"This Act creates the Omnibus School Safety Fund to provide funding to public and charter schools for certain school safety projects.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-06-01","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Education Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2018-06-01","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB215/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26698","sponsor":"David Lawson"},
{"bill_id":1120865,"bill_number":"SB225","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16, Title 24, Title 29, And Title 31 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Insurance Coverage For The Treatment Of Back Pain.","description":"This Act encourages prescribers and patients to use proven non-opioid methods of treating back pain by doing the following:","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-09-10","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-09-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB225/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26735","sponsor":"Stephanie Hansen"},
{"bill_id":1120868,"bill_number":"SB222","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Release Of Persons Accused Of Crimes.","description":"This Act amends Delawares laws regarding release of persons accused of crimes (Chapter 21 of Title 11 of the Delaware Code) as required in conjunction with the adoption of Senate Bill No. 221, which proposes a constitutional amendment to permit preventive detention of certain persons accused of crimes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-06-01","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (Executive) in Senate with 5 On Its Merits, 1 Unfavorable","last_action_date":"2018-06-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB222/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26737","sponsor":"Bryan Townsend"},
{"bill_id":1120873,"bill_number":"SB221","title":"An Act Proposing An Amendment To Article I, § 12 Of The Delaware Constitution Relating To Criminal Procedures.","description":"This Act is the first leg of a constitutional amendment that modernizes the Delaware Constitutions bail provision and clarifies the power of the General Assembly and the Courts to define certain felony offenses for which, or circumstances under which, pretrial release on bail may not be available.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-06-01","last_action":"Laid On Table in Senate","last_action_date":"2018-06-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB221/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26736","sponsor":"Bryan Townsend"},
{"bill_id":1121163,"bill_number":"HB436","title":"An Act To Amend Title 25 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Manufactured Home And Rented Lot Transfers.","description":"This Act clarifies conditions under which a manufactured home owner can transfer the existing lot lease to the purchaser of the home.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-09-04","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-09-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB436/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26734","sponsor":"William Carson"},
{"bill_id":1121168,"bill_number":"HCR89","title":"Recognizing June 15, 2018, As Delaware Elder Abuse Awareness Day.","description":"This House Concurrent Resolution recognizes June 15, 2018, as Delaware Elder Abuse Awareness Day and encourages all of Delawares citizens to learn about how to protect and nurture our elderly citizens.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-06-05","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2018-06-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR89/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26747","sponsor":"Valerie Longhurst"},
{"bill_id":1121178,"bill_number":"HB441","title":"An Act To Amend Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Pharmacy Benefit Manager Prior Authorization Of Emergency Prescriptions And Prescriptions For Chronic Or Long-term Conditions.","description":"Due to the delay in the prior authorization process by pharmacy benefit managers, many patients end up waiting days to weeks for medications to be filled that are prescribed on an emergency basis or for medications that have been previously prescribed for chronic and long-term conditions that must go through the prior authorization process again. To reduce the delay and hardship of this waiting process, this bill will put into place specified time tables to fill emergency prescriptions and to make subsequent prior authorizations for chronic and long-term conditions to be filled more readily.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-08-28","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-08-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB441/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26749","sponsor":"William Carson"},
{"bill_id":1121184,"bill_number":"HB437","title":"An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Registration Of Vehicles.","description":"This bill allows the background plates (animal welfare, farmland preservation, Marine Education Research and Rehabilitation Institute, Delaware Equine Council, and Keep Delaware Beautiful) issued by DMV to be displayed on trailers up to 26,000 pounds gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR). It also increases the size of trucks that can display the plates from ¾ ton (10,000 pounds GVWR) to 26,000 pounds GVWR.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-08-28","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-08-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB437/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26740","sponsor":"David Wilson"},
{"bill_id":1121192,"bill_number":"HB438","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Truancy.","description":"This Act eliminates the ability of a court to suspend a students driving privileges or hunting license for truancy.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-08-29","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-08-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB438/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26750","sponsor":"Charles Potter"},
{"bill_id":1121202,"bill_number":"HB439","title":"An Act To Amend Title 3 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Horse Racing.","description":"This Bill authorizes the Thoroughbred Racing Commission to be a member of the new Interstate Anti-Doping and Drug Testing Standards Compact. Under the Bill the Thoroughbred Racing Commission would become a member of an interstate Compact with other party states for the establishment of uniform standards for drug testing of horses participating in horse racing. The Harness Racing Commission will not be a member of the Compact. The purpose of the Compact is to establish uniform requirements among the party states for the drug testing of horses participating in horse racing. The Compact Committee would be comprised of one representative from each party state.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-08-10","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-08-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB439/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26748","sponsor":"William Carson"},
{"bill_id":1121209,"bill_number":"HCR88","title":"Recognizing The National Coalition Of 100 Black Women Inc., Delaware Chapter, For Its Dedication To Improving The Lives Of Black Women And Girls In Delaware.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution recognizes the National Coalition of 100 Black Women Inc., Delaware Chapter for its dedication to improving the lives of Black women and girls in Delaware through advocacy, civic engagement, and other community-building initiatives.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-06-05","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2018-06-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR88/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26708","sponsor":"Stephanie Bolden"},
{"bill_id":1121215,"bill_number":"SB228","title":"An Act To Amend Titles 16 And 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Restoration Of The Delaware Prescription Drug Payment Assistance Program.","description":"This Act restores the Delaware Prescription Drug Payment Assistance Program (Program), which was eliminated in the Fiscal Year 2018 Annual Appropriations Act. This Act replaces Senate Bill 148 and makes the following additional changes:","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-07-17","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-07-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB228/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26754","sponsor":"David McBride"},
{"bill_id":1121225,"bill_number":"SB227","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16, Title 18, And Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Primary Care Services.","description":"This Act promotes the use of primary care by doing the following:","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-08-29","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-08-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB227/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26743","sponsor":"Bryan Townsend"},
{"bill_id":1121237,"bill_number":"SB230","title":"An Act To Amend Title 18 And Title 31 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Insurance","description":"This bill amends Title 18 of the Delaware Code, § 3343, by setting annual reporting requirements for insurance carriers with regard to coverage for serious mental illness and drug and alcohol dependencies.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-08-29","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-08-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB230/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26758","sponsor":"Bryan Townsend"},
{"bill_id":1121247,"bill_number":"SB226","title":"An Act To Amend Title 6 And Title 26 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Public Service Commission And The Regulation Of Motor Vehicle Dealers And Public Utilities.","description":"The Public Service Commissions (PSC) authority over public utilities has been changed by recent decisions by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and legislation enacted in Delaware. This Act changes the statutory requirements for PSC public utilities to remove requirements that are no longer consistent with the FCC decisions and revised State laws but impose unnecessary burdens and costs on utilities and administrative costs to the PSC. This Act also removes an unnecessary administrative requirement regarding motor vehicle dealers.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-06-21","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (Energy) in House with 6 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2018-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB226/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26741","sponsor":"Nicole Poore"},
{"bill_id":1121255,"bill_number":"SB229","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code To Impose A Requirment That Informed Consent Be Obtained Prior To The Collection Of Natural Resource Data On Private Property.","description":"This Act acknowledges that the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has been collecting natural resource data for years without the consent of the respective property owners. From the date of this Act forward, the Department must obtain written consent prior to physically entering onto private property for the purpose of collecting Natural Resource Data.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-07-11","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-07-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB229/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26756","sponsor":"Ernesto Lopez"},
{"bill_id":1121344,"bill_number":"HB444","title":"An Act To Amend Title 4 Of The Delaware Code Related To Collection Of Tax On Alcoholic Beverages.","description":"Section 1 of this Act allows those licensed as importers to pay tax upon the sale of alcoholic beverages to customers, instead of the tax being due when the alcoholic beverages come to rest in the State of Delaware. Section 2 of this Act provides that if any of the provisions are found to be unconstitutional, the remaining provisions will stand. Section 3 of this Act provides that the legislation will be effective as of August 1, 2018.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-06-06","last_action":"Amendment HA 1 to HB 444 - Introduced and Placed With Bill","last_action_date":"2018-06-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB444/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26771","sponsor":"James Johnson"},
{"bill_id":1121345,"bill_number":"HB445","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Fireworks; Exceptions.","description":"This bill makes a technical correction to House Bill 53 enacted earlier this session. It would make the original intent clear that these firework devices can be sold and used on July 4, December 31, and January 1.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-06-28","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-06-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB445/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26755","sponsor":"Joseph Miro"},
{"bill_id":1121347,"bill_number":"HB443","title":"An Act To Amend Title 7 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Permits.","description":"This Act permits the Secretary of the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control to renew or extend the term of a construction permit under certain circumstances.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-06-21","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-06-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB443/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26770","sponsor":"Gerald Brady"},
{"bill_id":1121350,"bill_number":"HB442","title":"An Act To Amend Title 10 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Juvenile Civil Citation Program.","description":"This Act expands the Juvenile Civil Citation Program to provide law enforcement officers with the discretion to refer any first-time juvenile offender engaged in any misdemeanor-level behavior to the civil citation program, where the juvenile can be required to participate in counseling, treatment, community service, or any other appropriate intervention. A juvenile who successfully completes the requirements of the civil citation program will not have an arrest or prosecution indicated on their record. Under the current law, officers may make referrals to the civil citation program for only very limited types of misdemeanor offenses.","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2018-06-28","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2018-06-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB442/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26760","sponsor":"Debra Heffernan"},
{"bill_id":1121352,"bill_number":"HR30","title":"Recognizing June 2018 As Amateur Radio Month In Delaware.","description":"Recognizing June 2018 As Amateur Radio Month In Delaware.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-06-06","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2018-06-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HR30/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26696","sponsor":"Stephen Smyk"},
{"bill_id":1121354,"bill_number":"HCR90","title":"Recognizing The 74th Anniversary Of The Allied Landing At Normandy During World War Ii.","description":"This resolution recognizes June 6, 2018 as the 74th anniversary of D-Day, when the Allied Troops landed at Normandy during World War II.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-06-20","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2018-06-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR90/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26772","sponsor":"Paul Baumbach"},
{"bill_id":1121372,"bill_number":"SB232","title":"An Act To Amend Title 10 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Vice-chancellors Of The Court Of Chancery.","description":"This Act expands the total number of vice-chancellors on the Court of Chancery to 6 and makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-06-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB232/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26774","sponsor":"David McBride"},
{"bill_id":1121463,"bill_number":"HB446","title":"An Act Proposing An Amendment To Article V Of The Delaware Constitution Relating To Voting, Qualifications For Voting, And Forfeiture Of Right To Vote.","description":"This constitutional amendment removes outdated constitutional language related to voter qualifications. The voting age has been 18 since the 1970's under federal law which superseded state law.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-06-07","last_action":"Defeated By House. Votes: 26 YES 14 NO 1 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2018-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB446/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26784","sponsor":"Ruth Briggs King"},
{"bill_id":1121476,"bill_number":"HB450","title":"An Act To Amend Titles 4, 10, 11, And 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Expungement Of Adult Criminal Records.","description":"There is a growing body of research regarding the detrimental effects to an individual and to society relating to the collateral consequences of arrests and criminal convictions. To name just a few, a criminal history is a significant barrier to obtaining and advancing in a job, finding housing, and gaining additional skills or education. Inability to participate in society in these basic ways contributes to Delawares high rate of recidivism and lowers the overall productivity and efficiency of the State. One way to relieve these consequences is to allow for the expungement of records if (1) an arrest did not lead to a guilty disposition or (2) an isolated conviction has been followed by a significant amount of time spent staying out of trouble with the law.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-06-07","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in House with 3 Favorable, 2 On Its Merits, 2 Unfavorable","last_action_date":"2018-06-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB450/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26782","sponsor":"Sean Matthews"},
{"bill_id":1121493,"bill_number":"HB431","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Long-term Care Facilities.","description":"This Act requires long-term care facilities to offer the influenza vaccine to all employees with direct contact with patients. It also requires the facility to keep a record of a signed statement from each employee that the vaccine has been offered.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-07-23","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-07-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB431/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26722","sponsor":"Sean Matthews"},
{"bill_id":1121509,"bill_number":"HB447","title":"An Act To Amend Title 19 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Police Officers And Firefighters Employment Relations Act.","description":"This bill moves all police officers and firefighters employed by the State and its political subdivisions under the jurisdiction of the Police Officers and Firefighters Employment Relations Act. This bill allows all State merit employees to have full collective bargaining rights and protections under the jurisdiction of the Public Employment Relation Board. The purpose of this bill is to unify all police and firefighters employed by the State under the single statute which was created specifically for law enforcement personnel.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-06-07","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (Public Safety & Homeland Security) in House with 10 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2018-06-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB447/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26785","sponsor":"John Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":1121528,"bill_number":"HB448","title":"An Act Proposing An Amendment To Article I Of The Delaware Constitution Relating To Parental Rights.","description":"This act is the first leg of a constitutional amendment that protects parental rights.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-06-07","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Administration Committee in House","last_action_date":"2018-06-07","committee":"Administration","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB448/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26788","sponsor":"Deborah Hudson"},
{"bill_id":1121545,"bill_number":"SB234","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Chapter 12 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Limitation, Suspension And Revocation Of Educator Licenses.","description":"Currently, the ability of the Department to take licensure action (i.e., suspension, revocation, limitation) is, in certain cases, contingent upon the public school employer first taking employment action (i.e., dismissal, termination). The Department believes that its ability, as the agency issuing professional teaching credentials to educators, to undertake licensure action should be separate from any action by the public school employer. Further, the Department seeks to expand the circumstances in which the Secretary may automatically suspend teaching credentials, specifically to include situations involving felony crimes against a children or where there is a clear and immediate danger to student safety or welfare.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-07-11","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-07-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB234/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26787","sponsor":"Bryan Townsend"},
{"bill_id":1121564,"bill_number":"SB233","title":"An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Special Stops Required At Railroad Crossings.","description":"This Act adds the requirement that vehicles stop at railroad signals for all on-track equipment.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-07-25","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-07-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB233/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26781","sponsor":"Stephanie Hansen"},
{"bill_id":1121716,"bill_number":"SB238","title":"An Act To Amend Title 12 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Register Of Wills.","description":"Under current law, a person may deposit, for a fee, an original will with the Register of Wills in New Castle County for safekeeping. The person is not required to be a resident of New Castle County, but only the New Castle County Register of Wills is authorized to store original wills.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-07-23","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-07-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB238/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26799","sponsor":"Bryant Richardson"},
{"bill_id":1121717,"bill_number":"SB240","title":"An Act To Amend Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Offer Of An Ultrasound Before Terminating A Pregnancy.","description":"This Act requires a physician to offer a patient ultrasound imaging and auscultation of fetal heart tone services before terminating a pregnancy and provides civil and criminal penalties for the failure of a physician to comply with this requirement. The patient is free to choose not to view the ultrasound or listen to the heartbeat.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-06-09","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Sunset Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2018-06-09","committee":"Sunset","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB240/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26801","sponsor":"Bryant Richardson"},
{"bill_id":1121718,"bill_number":"SB241","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association.","description":"This Act provides the Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association with the authority to establish fees for officiating.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-07-17","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-07-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB241/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26802","sponsor":"Nicole Poore"},
{"bill_id":1121719,"bill_number":"SB239","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Delaware Litter Control Law.","description":"This Act addresses the serious problem of individuals dumping large quantities of trash on public and private property, by:","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-06-14","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (Health & Human Development) in House with 8 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2018-06-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB239/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26800","sponsor":"Stephanie Hansen"},
{"bill_id":1121960,"bill_number":"HB449","title":"An Act To Amend The Charter Of The Town Of Middletown Relating To Municipal Power.","description":"This bill permits the Town of Middletown to impose and collect a lodging tax of no more than 3 percent of rents on hotel and motel rooms located in the town.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-09-04","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-09-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB449/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26798","sponsor":"Kevin Hensley"},
{"bill_id":1121962,"bill_number":"HB459","title":"An Act To Amend Title 13 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Child Support Liens On Insurance Claim Payments.","description":"This Act requires insurers to check if an individual owes child support arrears before making a payment to the individual and permits the Division of Child Support Services to attach a lien to an insurance payment awarded pursuant to a settlement or award.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-06-12","last_action":"Amendment HA 1 to HB 459 - Introduced and Placed With Bill","last_action_date":"2018-06-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB459/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26824","sponsor":"Timothy Dukes"},
{"bill_id":1121963,"bill_number":"HB461","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Unlawful Sexual Contact.","description":"Delaware law criminalizes therapeutic deception, a representation by the health professional that sexual contact by the health professional is consistent with or part of the patients treatment. This Act creates a felony level offense for a person that is a health professional and who, in the course of providing professional health services to the victim, intentionally has sexual contact with the victim. This would criminalize all sexual contact between a health professional and the health professionals patient. This Act makes this conduct 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":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-06-12","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Judiciary Committee in House","last_action_date":"2018-06-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB461/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26826","sponsor":"Kimberly Williams"},
{"bill_id":1121966,"bill_number":"HB460","title":"An Act Proposing An Amendment To Article Viii, § 6 Of The Delaware Constitution Relating To Limitations On Appropriations.","description":"This Act is the first leg of a Constitutional Amendment reflecting the recommendations of the Advisory Panel to the Delaware Economic and Financial Advisory Council (DEFAC) on Potential Fiscal Controls and Budget Smoothing Mechanisms established as per House Joint Resolution 8 of the 149th General Assembly (Panel). This Act would build upon the States existing appropriation limit methodology by moving the Budget Reserve Account into a newly defined Budget Stabilization Fund, defining rules for deposits to and withdrawals from said Budget Stabilization Fund, and adding a check of the appropriation limit against an index comprised of relevant indicators of growth of the States economy. The Panel further recommended that any final adoption of the structural budget reforms included in this Act be accompanied by statutory enactment of structural reforms to the Personal Income Tax by broadening the tax base as initially recommended by the DEFAC Advisory Council of Revenues report dated May 2015 and further detailed in the Panels report dated June 1, 2018.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-06-12","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (Administration) in House with 2 Favorable, 3 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2018-06-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB460/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26823","sponsor":"Quinton Johnson"},
{"bill_id":1121967,"bill_number":"HB458","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Prescription Monitoring Program.","description":"This Act removes language from the states Prescription Drug Monitoring Program statute that unreasonably prevents law enforcement officials from accessing the PMP database when officials can show that the information on the database is relevant to an investigation or prosecution. This Act leaves intact the statutory right and responsibility of the Office of Controlled Substances to maintain the privacy of patients and patient information except under circumstances enumerated in the Delaware Code.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-06-12","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (Public Safety & Homeland Security) in House with 9 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2018-06-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB458/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26822","sponsor":"John Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":1121969,"bill_number":"SCR68","title":"Congratulating The Class Of 2017-2018 Eagle Scouts For Having Attained The Highest Rank One Can Earn In The Boy Scouts Of America","description":"This resolution congratulates the class of 2017-2018 Eagle Scouts for having attained the highest rank one can earn in the Boy Scouts of America.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-06-12","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2018-06-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR68/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26776","sponsor":"David Lawson"},
{"bill_id":1121972,"bill_number":"HB457","title":"An Act To Amend Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Electricians.","description":"This bill provides for a residential electrician license. A residential electrician license allows for a person to conduct residential electrical work without having to be under the direct onsite supervision of a licensed master electrician, master electrician special, limited electrician, limited electrician special or journeyperson electrician. Electricians with a residential electrician license are permitted to perform electric work performed on or within a residential dwelling or building prior to the dwelling or building being connected to the electric grid, or work to or beyond the breaker panel or fuse box in a residential dwelling or building, or residential low voltage electric work.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-06-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB457/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26821","sponsor":"Quinton Johnson"},
{"bill_id":1121973,"bill_number":"HB455","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The State Board Of Education.","description":"This Act fulfills recommendations made by the Joint Legislative Oversight and Sunset Committee by doing the following:","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-08-10","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-08-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB455/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26815","sponsor":"Stephanie Bolden"},
{"bill_id":1121975,"bill_number":"HB451","title":"An Act To Amend Title 7 Relating To The Hazardous Substance Cleanup Act.","description":"This Act stabilizes revenue for the Hazardous Substances Cleanup Act (\"HSCA\") Fund (\"the Fund\") by minimizing the wide swings in revenue due to oil prices changes. Under this Act, the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (\"the Department\") is prevented from receiving a revenue windfall when oil prices rise, while minimum funding for the Brownfields Grant Program is protected when oil prices are low. The legislation ties HSCA funding to a median benchmark and authorizes the Division of Revenue to adjust the tax rate up or down for the following year to smooth the revenue stream and avoid the roller coaster effect of oil price changes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-09-13","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-09-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB451/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26803","sponsor":"Stephanie Bolden"},
{"bill_id":1121977,"bill_number":"HB452","title":"An Act To Amend The Charter Of The City Of Wilmington.","description":"In light of the Delaware Supreme Courts decisions in Schadt v. Latchford and Lemos v. Willis, this Act amends the City of Wilmingtons Home Rule Charter to authorize Wilmington City Council to determine the following:","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-06-12","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (Administration) in House with 4 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2018-06-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB452/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26812","sponsor":"Gerald Brady"},
{"bill_id":1121979,"bill_number":"HB454","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Voluntary School Assessments.","description":"This Act promotes diversity of housing in Delaware by acknowledging that not all residential units warrant the same Voluntary School Assessment. Currently, single family residential subdivision projects are subject to the same per unit Voluntary School Assessment as an apartment project, regardless of size and number of bedrooms. The current framework can place an undue burden on multi-family and smaller unit residential projects.","status_desc":"Stricken","status_date":"2018-06-12","last_action":"Stricken in House","last_action_date":"2018-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB454/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26819","sponsor":"Debra Heffernan"},
{"bill_id":1121980,"bill_number":"SB236","title":"An Act Making A Supplemental Appropriation To Provide A One-time Salary Supplement For State Employees, To Provide A One-time Pension Supplement For State Pensioners And To Provide One-time Appropriations To The Office Of Management And Budget.","description":"This Act appropriates $49,167,700 to provide a $500 one-time salary supplement to full-time and part-time employees, to provide a $400 pension supplement to pensioners and provides one-time funded projects through the Office of Management and Budget.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-06-28","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-06-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB236/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26796","sponsor":"Harris McDowell"},
{"bill_id":1121983,"bill_number":"HB453","title":"An Act To Amend The Charter Of The City Of Wilmington.","description":"This Act amends Section 3-304 of the City of Wilmingtons Home Rule Charter to allow the City of Wilmington to determine whether and to what extent its employees are required to be City residents. This Act does not affect residency requirements that exist elsewhere in the City of Wilmingtons Home Rule Charter, such as the residency requirement for City Council members under Section 2-103. This Act is subject to the requirements of § 841 of Title 22, prohibiting a residency requirement for an individual employed by the City for 5 years or more.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-06-12","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (Administration) in House with 4 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2018-06-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB453/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26813","sponsor":"Gerald Brady"},
{"bill_id":1121985,"bill_number":"SB235","title":"An Act Making Appropriations For The Expense Of The State Government For The Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2019; 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 2019 Appropriation Act.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-06-28","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-06-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB235/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26797","sponsor":"Harris McDowell"},
{"bill_id":1121986,"bill_number":"HB456","title":"An Act To Amend Titles 14, 16, 17, 26, And 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Use Of Lead Paints On Outdoor Structures.","description":"This Act amends Titles 14, 16, 17, 26, and 29 of the Delaware Code to prohibit the use of lead paints on outdoor structures such as bridges, water towers, playground equipment, highways, parking lots, and utility towers and poles, in order to protect public health from the dangers of such paints.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-08-29","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-08-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB456/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26820","sponsor":"Earl Jaques"},
{"bill_id":1121999,"bill_number":"SB242","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Pay For Success Contracts.","description":"This Act creates Pay for Success contracts. A Pay for Success contract is an agreement between a State agency and either a program intermediary or an investor under which an investor will provide upfront capital to fund a service, program, or economic development initiative. The State agency agrees to repay the program intermediary or investor if the service, program, or economic development initiative meets the performance measures and outcomes agreed to in the contract. An independent evaluator will determine if the performance measures and outcomes are met.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-08-08","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-08-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB242/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26807","sponsor":"Jack Walsh"},
{"bill_id":1122005,"bill_number":"SB244","title":"An Act To Amend Title 31 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Welfare.","description":"This bill provides technical changes and also creates the Committee on Employment and Social Services consolidating the work conducted by the Welfare Employment Committee and Social Service Advisory Council created by Executive Order Six-Eight signed by then Governor Michael N. Castle.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-08-10","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-08-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB244/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26832","sponsor":"Jack Walsh"},
{"bill_id":1122006,"bill_number":"SB245","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Economic Development.","description":"Both the Delaware Strategic Fund (Title 29, Chapter 87A, Subchapter II) and the Delaware Technical Innovation Fund (Title 29, Chapter 87A, Subchapter III) provide funding for Delaware businesses, including new businesses in growing technology-related fields. The Delaware Strategic Fund is intended to assist in the development of startup strategies such as seed capital and incubator programs. The Delaware Technical Innovation Fund is intended to promote coordination with Delawares institutions of higher education and the private sector to commercialize innovative products and processes developed by small businesses. This act encourages Delawares institutions of higher education to assist foreign-born, student entrepreneurs, who are engaged in the development of new businesses and technologies in Delaware, to provide them with assistance in maintaining proper legal status within the United States.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-06-19","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (Telecommunication Internet & Technology) in House with 1 Favorable, 5 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2018-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB245/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26836","sponsor":"Harris McDowell"},
{"bill_id":1122013,"bill_number":"SB246","title":"An Act To Amend Titles 9 And 22 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Counties, Municipalities And Public Lands.","description":"This act provides greater flexibility for County and Municipal governments to enter into public-private partnerships for public lands. These agreements provide opportunities for the preservation of public land and limit the amount of government money required to maintain the land.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-07-25","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-07-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB246/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26837","sponsor":"Harris McDowell"},
{"bill_id":1122277,"bill_number":"HB462","title":"An Act To Amend Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Board Of Occupational Therapy Practice.","description":"This Act fulfills recommendations made by the Joint Legislative Overview and Sunset Committee by making amendments to the statute governing the Board of Occupational Therapy Practice to make Chapter 20 of Title 24 consistent with other Title 24 boards and delete antiquated sections that are no longer applicable, including:","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-09-04","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-09-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB462/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26833","sponsor":"Stephanie Bolden"},
{"bill_id":1122279,"bill_number":"SB249","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Provision Of Information About Lyme Disease.","description":"This Act, modeled on similar laws in Virginia and Maryland, requires a health care provider to provide notice to a patient at the time blood is drawn to perform a laboratory test for Lyme disease that explains the limitations of the test and instructs the patient to see their health care provider if the patient continues to experience unexplained symptoms.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-06-13","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Health, Children & Social Services Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2018-06-13","committee":"Health, Children & Social Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB249/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26846","sponsor":"Ernesto Lopez"},
{"bill_id":1122281,"bill_number":"SB243","title":"An Act To Amend Title 9 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Unlawful Restrictive Covenants.","description":"Since 1973, § 9605(b) of Title 9 of the Delaware Code (§ 9605) has prohibited the recordation of instruments that restrict the sale, gift, transfer, assignment, conveyance, ownership, lease, rental, use, or occupancy of real property to or by any person because of the persons race, color, creed, sex, national origin, or ancestry.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-09-04","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-09-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB243/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26814","sponsor":"Margaret Henry"},
{"bill_id":1122283,"bill_number":"SCR58","title":"Recognizing The Great Cultural Significance Of The Festival Of Diwali.","description":"This Senate Concurrent Resolution does all of the following:","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-06-13","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2018-06-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR58/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26590","sponsor":"Nicole Poore"},
{"bill_id":1122285,"bill_number":"SCR75","title":"Recognizing June 13, 2018, As \"national Time Out Day\" In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution recognizes June 13, 2018, as National Time Out Day in Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-06-13","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2018-06-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR75/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26847","sponsor":"Bruce Ennis"},
{"bill_id":1122288,"bill_number":"SCR74","title":"Recognizing June 19, 2018 As \"juneteenth Independence Day\" In The State Of Delaware","description":"This resolution proclaims June 19, 2018 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":"2018-06-13","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2018-06-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR74/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26829","sponsor":"Brian Pettyjohn"},
{"bill_id":1122290,"bill_number":"SB248","title":"An Act To Amend Title 7 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Archaeological Resources In This State.","description":"Section 5301(3) of Title 7 provides that it is the Department of States (Department) duty to protect and encourage the preservation of archaeological resources located on privately owned lands in this State.","status_desc":"Stricken","status_date":"2018-06-13","last_action":"Stricken in Senate","last_action_date":"2018-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB248/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26839","sponsor":"Ernesto Lopez"},
{"bill_id":1122365,"bill_number":"SCR72","title":"Honoring Uso Delaware For Its Important And Inspiring Work Supporting Military Members And Their Families","description":"This resolution honors USO Delaware for their important and inspiring work supporting military members and their families.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-06-14","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2018-06-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR72/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26808","sponsor":"David Lawson"},
{"bill_id":1122372,"bill_number":"HR32","title":"Recognizing And Honoring Delaware Fathers On Sunday, June 17, 2018.","description":"This resolution recognizes June 17, 2018 as Fathers Day in Delaware.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-06-14","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2018-06-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HR32/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26857","sponsor":"Valerie Longhurst"},
{"bill_id":1122378,"bill_number":"HB465","title":"An Act To Amend Title 6, Title 7, Title 8, Title 10, Title 11, Title 14, Title 16, Title 24, Title 29, And Title 30 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Technical Corrections.","description":"In January 2018, the Code Revisors provided the General Assembly with a list of potential technical corrections that they identified as they revised the Delaware Code to reflect legislation that was enacted by the 149th General Assembly in 2017 or as they reviewed titles of the Code. While technical in nature, these changes are beyond the authority of the Code Revisors to make and can only be done by the General Assembly through legislation.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-09-04","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-09-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB465/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26852","sponsor":"Peter Schwartzkopf"},
{"bill_id":1122387,"bill_number":"HCR91","title":"Honoring The Army Warrant Officer Corps For Their 100th Anniversary.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution honors the Army Warrant Officer Corps for their 100th anniversary on July 9, 2018.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-06-14","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 18 YES 3 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2018-06-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR91/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26572","sponsor":"Gerald Brady"},
{"bill_id":1122395,"bill_number":"HB463","title":"An Act To Amend Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Reimbursement For And Provision Of Prescription Drugs Or Pharmacy Services.","description":"This Act authorizes a pharmacist or pharmacy to decline to dispense a prescription drug or provide a pharmacy service to an insured if the amount reimbursed by an entity subject to the Act is less than the pharmacy acquisition cost.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-06-14","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Economic Development/Banking/Insurance/Commerce Committee in House","last_action_date":"2018-06-14","committee":"Economic Development/Banking/Insurance/Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB463/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26849","sponsor":"Bryon Short"},
{"bill_id":1122404,"bill_number":"HB466","title":"An Act To Amend Title 25 Of The Delaware Code Relating To A Manufactured Housing Rent Increase.","description":"This Act makes a technical correction to § 7021 of Title 25 so that it is consistent with § 7043 of Title 25. Section 7021 is the original rent increase section. It requires a landlord to provide a minimum 60 days notice of a rent increase and was not revised when § 7043, which requires a minimum of 90 days notice of a rent increase, was enacted in 2013.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-06-26","last_action":"Assigned to Judicial & Community Affairs Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2018-06-26","committee":"Judicial & Community Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB466/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26855","sponsor":"Paul Baumbach"},
{"bill_id":1122410,"bill_number":"HB464","title":"An Act To Amend Title 19 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Labor.","description":"This bill ensures that necessary information is provided to the exclusive bargaining representative. This bill further aligns statutory language within Title 19.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-06-14","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (Labor) in House with 10 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2018-06-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB464/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26854","sponsor":"John Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":1122419,"bill_number":"HCR92","title":"Recognizing The Young Men From Across The State Of Delaware Participating In The 2018 Session Of Delaware's Boys State.","description":"This Resolution recognizes the young men participating in the 2018 session of Delaware's Boys State and commends its sponsor, the American Legion Department of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-06-14","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2018-06-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR92/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26856","sponsor":"Peter Schwartzkopf"},
{"bill_id":1122427,"bill_number":"SB247","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The State Bureau Of Identification.","description":"This Act, consistent with longstanding practice throughout the State expressly recognized in the existing statute, clarifies the manner in which criminal justice agencies may inform the public of information related to arrests. In addition, this Act provides the State Bureau of Identification the ability to share information with the Federal government to maintain on-going monitoring of individuals who have already undergone background checks. Finally, it provides that fingerprints and similar information collected will be retained for future comparison purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-07-23","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-07-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB247/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26866","sponsor":"Bruce Ennis"},
{"bill_id":1122431,"bill_number":"SB252","title":"An Act To Amend Title 3 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Agricultural District Restrictions.","description":"This amendment would allow for landing areas located in agricultural preservation districts to be used for agriculturally related aerial spraying and applications such as seeding, as well as spraying and applications under government programs such as mosquito and noxious weed control, all subject to the written approval of the Foundation Board.","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2018-07-01","last_action":"Passed By House. Votes: 41 YES","last_action_date":"2018-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB252/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26861","sponsor":"Bruce Ennis"},
{"bill_id":1122435,"bill_number":"SB255","title":"An Act To Amend Title 6 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Scanning Information From Driver's License Or Identification Card.","description":"This Act prohibits the use and dissemination of information obtained from the machine readable zone of a driver's license or identification card issued by the Division of Motor Vehicles, with limited exceptions. This Act seeks to protect members of the public at large from having their personal information used for purposes other than those enumerated in this act. Various states have taken similar action to protect the personal information of citizens. This Act is modeled after legislation that was passed in Virginia.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-06-21","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (Telecommunication Internet & Technology) in House with 1 Favorable, 5 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2018-06-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB255/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26898","sponsor":"Brian Pettyjohn"},
{"bill_id":1122438,"bill_number":"SB251","title":"An Act To Amend Title 25 Of The Delaware Code Relating To A Delaware Manufactured Home Owner Attorney Fund.","description":"This Act creates a Delaware Manufactured Home Owner Attorney Fund by collecting a $0.50 monthly assessment per lot from manufactured home owners who rent a lot in a community governed by Manufactured Home Owners and Community Owners Act. The fund will be administered by the Department of Justice to contract with an attorney or agency who will provide legal representation and advocacy for manufactured home owners in disputes with community owners.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-06-14","last_action":"Amendment SA 1 to SB 251 - Introduced and Placed With Bill","last_action_date":"2018-06-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB251/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26860","sponsor":"Brian Bushweller"},
{"bill_id":1122444,"bill_number":"SB250","title":"An Act To Amend The Delaware Code Relating To Public School Safety.","description":"This Act encourages and provides funding for the installation of detection equipment for deadly weapons, dangerous instruments, and other dangerous things at public, charter, and private schools.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-06-14","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Education Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2018-06-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB250/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26873","sponsor":"Robert Marshall"},
{"bill_id":1122447,"bill_number":"SB256","title":"An Act To Amend Title 31 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Background Checks For Child-serving Entities.","description":"This bill adds \"youth sports organizations\" to the enumerated list of \"child servicing entity\" that requires background checks to be completed for those that are involved within the organizations. The bill seeks to further protect one of our most vulnerable populations to ensure that we have additional protections in place when it comes to our youth.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-06-14","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Judicial & Community Affairs Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2018-06-14","committee":"Judicial & Community Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB256/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26872","sponsor":"Brian Pettyjohn"},
{"bill_id":1122790,"bill_number":"HB469","title":"An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Motor Vehicles.","description":"This Act authorizes the Department of Transportation to use automated speed enforcement (ASE) systems to enforce speed restrictions within work zones on highways. The purpose of this Act is to increase safety for construction and maintenance workers on highways.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-06-19","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Public Safety & Homeland Security Committee in House","last_action_date":"2018-06-19","committee":"Public Safety & Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB469/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26890","sponsor":"Gerald Brady"},
{"bill_id":1122796,"bill_number":"HB471","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Administrative Procedures.","description":"This Bill amends the Administrative Procedures Act extending and shortening certain time periods for parties to act and limits emergency regulations to situations affecting public health or safety. If an agency is found to have unlawfully adopted regulations, the agency shall be responsible for the complainant's reasonable fees and costs incurred in bringing such action. This Bill also specifies speaker-time allocation and what the agency is to do if more time is needed for parties to speak at public hearings. The purpose of the Bill is to simplify and expedite legal processes to review, stay, and adjudicate regulatory actions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-06-19","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Administration Committee in House","last_action_date":"2018-06-19","committee":"Administration","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB471/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26895","sponsor":"Gerald Brady"},
{"bill_id":1122803,"bill_number":"HB468","title":"An Act To Amend Title 15 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Wrongful Use Of Voter Registration Information.","description":"This Act creates the crime of wrongful use of voter registration information.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-06-19","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Administration Committee in House","last_action_date":"2018-06-19","committee":"Administration","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB468/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26887","sponsor":"Ruth Briggs King"},
{"bill_id":1122809,"bill_number":"HB470","title":"An Act To Amend Title 10 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Release Of Persons Accused Of Crimes.","description":"This Act would permit the Superior Court to conduct an evidentiary hearing, upon motion from the Department of Services for Children, Youth & Their Families, before placing a child 16 years of age or older, in a secure detention facility pending trial. The purpose of the hearing is for the Court to determine whether the child should be placed in a facility not operated by the Department because either the Departments facilities are at or beyond capacity or the child is deemed to be a risk to self or to other children held in secure detention facilities operated by the Department. If the Court orders the child transferred solely because the Departments facilities are at or beyond capacity, the Court shall require the Department to transfer the child as soon as the capacity level is below capacity and to provide at least weekly updates on the capacity to the Court and no child may be held in a facility for adults for longer than 60 days. A child may also be transferred if the Court finds clear and convincing evidence that the child is a danger to self or other youth and the childs needs would be better served at a facility not operated by the Department. This bill contains a sunset provision that is 2 years from the effective date.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-07-11","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-07-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB470/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26894","sponsor":"James Johnson"},
{"bill_id":1122815,"bill_number":"HB467","title":"An Act To Amend Title 26 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Telecommunications Relay Service Advisory Committee.","description":"This Act updates the membership of the Telecommunications Relay Service Advisory Committee to include the groups currently engaged in ensuring telecommunications relay services are provided to Delawareans who need relay services.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-06-19","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (Health & Human Development) in House with 8 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2018-06-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB467/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26886","sponsor":"John Kowalko"},
{"bill_id":1122820,"bill_number":"HR31","title":"Resolution Supporting Taiwan's Signing Of A Bilateral Trade Agreement With The United States, Reaffirming Support For Taiwan's Meaningful Participation And Contribution In International Organizations, And For Strengthening And Expanding Sister-state Ties Between The State Of Delaware And Taiwan.","description":"Resolution Supporting Taiwan's Signing Of A Bilateral Trade Agreement With The United States, Reaffirming Support For Taiwan's Meaningful Participation And Contribution In International Organizations, And For Strengthening And Expanding Sister-state Ties Between The State Of Delaware And Taiwan.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-06-19","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2018-06-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HR31/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26562","sponsor":"Joseph Miro"},
{"bill_id":1122823,"bill_number":"SB258","title":"An Act To Amend Title 19 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Workers' Compensation Data Collection.","description":"This Act revises the data collection procedures and authority of the Workers Compensation Oversight Panel (Panel) to ensure that the Panel is able to obtain the data necessary to perform its statutory duties, without infringing upon the authority of the Department of Insurance to regulate the insurance industry. This Act also protects the confidentiality of data acquired by the Panel from the Department of Insurance or the Department of Labor.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-06-19","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (Labor) in Senate with 3 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2018-06-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB258/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26876","sponsor":"Jack Walsh"},
{"bill_id":1122825,"bill_number":"SB261","title":"An Act Directing The Board Of Directors Of The Riverfront Development Corporation To Amend The Membership And Member Terms Of The Board Contained In Article I, Section 1 Of The Corporations By-laws.","description":"This Act directs the Board of Directors of the Riverfront Development Corporation to amend the membership and member terms of the Board of Directors contained in Article I, Section 1 of the Corporation's by-laws.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-06-19","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (Judicial & Community Affairs) in Senate with 3 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2018-06-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB261/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26881","sponsor":"Margaret Henry"},
{"bill_id":1122827,"bill_number":"SB257","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Compensation Payments For Certain Exempt Properties Owned By The State.","description":"This Act changes the program for distributing payments to county seats with tax-exempt properties owned by the State. Section 8318 of Title 29 directs compensatory payments for exempt properties owned by the State to the county seats, Wilmington, Dover, and Georgetown. This Act authorizes these compensatory payments to any municipality with a population over 25,000 and more than 20% tax exempt property owned by the State. This Act also raises the annual cap on the amount distributed under this section by $500,000 and adjusts the formula under which these distributions are made.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-06-19","last_action":"Amendment SA 2 to SB 257 - Introduced and Placed With Bill","last_action_date":"2018-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB257/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26875","sponsor":"David Sokola"},
{"bill_id":1122831,"bill_number":"SJR4","title":"Recognizing The University Of Delaware's Center For Environmental Monitoring And Analysis As The Official Repository Of Historical And Real-time Weather And Climatological Observations For The State Of Delaware.","description":"This Joint Resolution recognizes the university of Delaware's center for environmental monitoring and analysis as the official repository of historical and real-time weather and climatological observations for the state of Delaware.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-06-27","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (Natural Resources) in House with 1 Favorable, 5 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2018-06-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SJR4/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26885","sponsor":"Harris McDowell"},
{"bill_id":1122833,"bill_number":"SB262","title":"An Act To Amend Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Nursing.","description":"This Act, named the Share the Care Act, permits a responsible caregiver to give permission to an individual employed by a home care agency selected by the responsible caregiver to administer medications to an adult individual who lacks decision-making capacity in the individuals residence.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-06-19","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Sunset Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2018-06-19","committee":"Sunset","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB262/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26882","sponsor":"Jack Walsh"},
{"bill_id":1122839,"bill_number":"SB263","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Delaware Governmental Accountability Act.","description":"This Act amends the Delaware Governmental Accountability Act to make the annual budget process part of a performance management system of strategic planning, performance metrics and performance budgeting, dedicated to continuous process improvement that makes government more efficient, reduces costs and eliminates waste in the process and operations that deliver goods and services to taxpayers, customers and employees of State government.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-06-21","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (Appropriations) in House with 6 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2018-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB263/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26901","sponsor":"Harris McDowell"},
{"bill_id":1122842,"bill_number":"SCR77","title":"Appointing A Committee To Explore The Possibility Of Grant Funding From The National Football League.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution requests the appointment of a committee to explore the feasibility of Delaware pursuing a grant from the NFL's social justice initiative fund.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-06-19","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2018-06-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR77/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26904","sponsor":"Robert Marshall"},
{"bill_id":1122847,"bill_number":"SB254","title":"An Act To Amend Title 19 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Workplace Fraud.","description":"This bill raises the civil penalty for a violation of section 3503 of the Workplace Fraud Act (\"Act\") from a range of $1,000 to $5,000 to $5,000 to $20,000. The bill also raises the civil penalty for wrongful discharge or discrimination under the Act from a range of $5,000 to $10,000 to $20,000 to $50,000. Finally, this bill provides that civil penalties and other revenue collected will be retained by the Department of Labor for enforcement purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-06-19","last_action":"Amendment SA 3 to SB 254 - Introduced and Placed With Bill","last_action_date":"2018-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB254/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26874","sponsor":"Robert Marshall"},
{"bill_id":1122849,"bill_number":"SB260","title":"An Act To Amend Section 2 Of Chapter 413, Volume 77 Of The Laws Of Delaware And Title 30 Of The Delaware Code Relating To An Extension Of The Historic Preservation Tax Credit Act.","description":"Senate Bill No. 209, enacted by the 145th General Assembly, extended the Historic Preservation Tax Credit Act through June 2020. This Act extends the Historic Preservation Tax Credit Act through June 2030 and puts the provision regarding the effective date in the statute.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-06-19","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (Finance) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2018-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB260/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26880","sponsor":"Margaret Henry"},
{"bill_id":1122921,"bill_number":"HB476","title":"An Act To Amend Title 9 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Maintenance Of For-profit Cemeteries.","description":"This Act empowers each county to create regulations for the maintenance of for-profit cemeteries and to impose penalties upon those who do not abide by the maintenance regulations.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-08-28","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-08-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB476/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26921","sponsor":"Charles Paradee"},
{"bill_id":1122924,"bill_number":"HB474","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Law-enforcement Officers Bill Of Rights.","description":"This Act includes Probation and Parole Officers in the Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families under the definitions of Law-Enforcement Officer under the Law-Enforcement Officers Bill of Rights.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-07-23","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-07-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB474/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26916","sponsor":"John Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":1122929,"bill_number":"HB473","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Delaware Medical Marijuana Act.","description":"This act makes various edits to the existing Medical Marijuana Act, including, but not limited to:","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-06-20","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Health & Human Development Committee in House","last_action_date":"2018-06-20","committee":"Health & Human Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB473/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26908","sponsor":"Gerald Brady"},
{"bill_id":1122936,"bill_number":"HB472","title":"An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Motor Vehicles.","description":"This bill removes two out-of-date sections of the Division of Motor Vehicles' code.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-06-20","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Public Safety & Homeland Security Committee in House","last_action_date":"2018-06-20","committee":"Public Safety & Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB472/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26739","sponsor":"Charles Postles"},
{"bill_id":1122943,"bill_number":"SR23","title":"Reaffirming The Sister-state Relationship Between The State Of Delaware And Taiwan, Strengthening Bilateral Trade Relations With Taiwan, And Supporting Taiwan's Participation In International Organizations.","description":"This Senate Resolution reaffirms the sister-state relationship between the State of Delaware and Taiwan, supports the strengthening of bilateral trade relations with Taiwan, and supports Taiwan's meaningful participation in and contribution to international organizations.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-06-19","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 18 YES 3 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2018-06-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SR23/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26893","sponsor":"Bryan Townsend"},
{"bill_id":1122951,"bill_number":"SJR5","title":"The Official General Fund Revenue Estimate For Fiscal Year 2018.","description":"This Resolution provides the official revenue, refund, and unencumbered funds estimates for Fiscal Year 2018.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-06-28","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-06-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SJR5/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26912","sponsor":"Harris McDowell"},
{"bill_id":1122954,"bill_number":"SR21","title":"Promoting Awareness Of The Rare Disease Hypophosphatemic Rickets.","description":"This Senate Resolution promotes awareness of the rare disease hypophosphatemic rickets.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-06-20","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2018-06-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SR21/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26835","sponsor":"Nicole Poore"},
{"bill_id":1122957,"bill_number":"SCR71","title":"Supporting The Ad Hoc Committee For Child Support Formula Review's Proposed Revision To Family Court Rule Of Civil Procedure 506.","description":"This Senate Concurrent Resolution supports the Ad Hoc Committee for Child Support Formula Review's proposed revision to Family Court Rule of Civil Procedure 506.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-06-20","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2018-06-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR71/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26805","sponsor":"Margaret Henry"},
{"bill_id":1122961,"bill_number":"SCR73","title":"Creating A Shift Worker Protection Study Group.","description":"This Resolution creates a Shift Worker Protection Study Group to identify best practices to reduce the unpredictability of shift worker schedules.","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2018-06-28","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 12 YES 7 NO 2 NOT VOTING","last_action_date":"2018-06-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR73/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26810","sponsor":"Margaret Henry"},
{"bill_id":1122963,"bill_number":"SCR69","title":"Creating The Delaware Youth Drug Prevention Curriculum Task Force.","description":"This Senate Concurrent Resolution creates a Delaware Youth Drug Prevention Curriculum Task Force to examine available drug prevention programs and to recommend a course of action to educate our youth about the dangers of drug, alcohol, and tobacco use to reduce the chance that youth will experiment with these substances.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-06-20","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2018-06-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR69/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26804","sponsor":"Bryant Richardson"},
{"bill_id":1122966,"bill_number":"SR22","title":"Calling Upon The Delaware Department Of Transporation To Undertake The Planning Process To Make Improvments To Double Bridges Road In Frankford.","description":"This resolution calls upon the Delaware Department of Transportation to immediately undertake a study to determine the feasibility of, and provide cost estimates for, widening and creating a shoulder/bike path along the length of Double Bridges Road.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-06-20","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2018-06-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SR22/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26869","sponsor":"Gerald Hocker"},
{"bill_id":1122971,"bill_number":"SCR70","title":"Creating A Medicaid Buy-in Study Group.","description":"This Senate Concurrent Resolution creates a Medicaid Buy-In Study Group to study the adoption of an expanded Medicaid Buy-In program that would allow Delawareans with incomes above 138% of the Federal Poverty Level to purchase insurance coverage through the Medicaid program.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-06-20","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2018-06-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR70/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26806","sponsor":"Margaret Henry"},
{"bill_id":1122973,"bill_number":"SJR6","title":"The Official General Fund Revenue Estimate For Fiscal Year 2019.","description":"This Resolution provides the official revenue, refund, and unencumbered funds estimates for Fiscal Year 2019.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-06-28","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-06-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SJR6/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26914","sponsor":"Harris McDowell"},
{"bill_id":1123048,"bill_number":"SCR67","title":"Recognizing June 2018 As National Scoliosis Awareness Month In State Of Delaware.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution recognizes June 2018 as National Scoliosis Awareness Month in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-06-21","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2018-06-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR67/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26769","sponsor":"Nicole Poore"},
{"bill_id":1123050,"bill_number":"HB479","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Prohibition Of Harmful Flame Retardants.","description":"This Act prohibits the manufacture, sale, or distribution of upholstered residential furniture and children's products that contain harmful flame retardant chemicals. People who are not in the business of selling these products and nonprofits are exempted from this Act. These flame retardants have been found to cause cancer, particularly to firefighters who are extinguishing fires that involve products that contain these chemicals.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-06-21","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Natural Resources Committee in House","last_action_date":"2018-06-21","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB479/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26938","sponsor":"John Kowalko"},
{"bill_id":1123052,"bill_number":"HCR95","title":"Honoring The Young Women From Across The State Of Delaware Participating In The 2018 Session Of Delaware Girls State.","description":"This concurrent resolution recognizes and honors the young women of Delaware participating in the 2018 session of Delaware Girls State.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-06-21","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2018-06-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR95/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26936","sponsor":"Peter Schwartzkopf"},
{"bill_id":1123053,"bill_number":"SCR76","title":"Recognizing The Staff And Leadership Of The Delaware Division Of Historical And Cultural Affairs Upon The Earning Of Accreditation From The American Alliance Of Museums For Delawares State Museum System And Collections.","description":"This concurrent resolution recognizes the achievements and efforts of the staff of the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs, who worked to earn accreditation from the American Alliance of Museums for Delawares state museums and collections, the highest recognition afforded to museums in the United States.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-06-21","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2018-06-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR76/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26899","sponsor":"Nicole Poore"},
{"bill_id":1123055,"bill_number":"HR33","title":"Recognizing June 21, 2018, As \"staff Appreciation Day\" In The House Of Representatives.","description":"This Resolution recognizes Wednesday, June 21, 2018, as Staff Appreciation Day in the House of Representatives.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-06-21","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2018-06-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HR33/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26934","sponsor":"Peter Schwartzkopf"},
{"bill_id":1123058,"bill_number":"HB477","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Relating To The State Employees' Pension Plan.","description":"This Act provides a post-2011 employee who relied on misinformation that the employee would have a vested right to a reduced pension if the employee can prove, by a preponderance of the evidence, that the employee:","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-06-21","last_action":"Tabled in Committee","last_action_date":"2018-06-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB477/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26933","sponsor":"Sean Lynn"},
{"bill_id":1123059,"bill_number":"HB478","title":"An Act To Amend Volume 81, Chapter 58, Section 97 Of The Laws Of Delaware Relating To The Senior Real Property Tax Credit.","description":"This act restores the $500 senior real property tax credit.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-06-21","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Administration Committee in House","last_action_date":"2018-06-21","committee":"Administration","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB478/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26922","sponsor":"Kevin Hensley"},
{"bill_id":1123081,"bill_number":"SCR79","title":"Directing The Department Of Education, With The Assistance Of The Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association, To Promulgate Regulations That Permit Coaches To Coach Athletes Out Of Season, With Restrictions That Minimize The Risk Of Unethical Activity.","description":"This Senate Concurrent Resolution directs the Department of Education, with the assistance of the Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association, to promulgate regulations that permit coaches to coach student athletes out of season, with restrictions that minimize the risk of unethical activity.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-06-21","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2018-06-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR79/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26952","sponsor":"Nicole Poore"},
{"bill_id":1123084,"bill_number":"SB253","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Firearm Recovery Programs.","description":"This Act creates and funds, in Fiscal Year 2019, a Community Assault Weapon Recovery Program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-06-21","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Labor Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2018-06-21","committee":"Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB253/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26932","sponsor":"Robert Marshall"},
{"bill_id":1123086,"bill_number":"SB264","title":"An Act To Amend The Charter Of The City Of Milford Relating To A Lodging Tax.","description":"This bill permits the City Council of the City of Milford to impose and collect a lodging tax of no more than three percent on hotel and motel rooms located in the City of Milford, so long as it is approved by a majority of the City Council pursuant to the provisions of the Charter of the City of Milford.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-09-04","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-09-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB264/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26919","sponsor":"Gary Simpson"},
{"bill_id":1123089,"bill_number":"SB265","title":"An Act To Amend Title 26 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Renewable Energy Portfolio Standards.","description":"This Act amends the Renewable Energy Portfolio Standards Act (REPSA) to provide for a workable cost cap to protect Delmarva Power customers from sharp annual increases in their bills due to the cost of procuring renewable energy.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-06-21","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Environmental, Natural Resources & Energy Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2018-06-21","committee":"Environmental, Natural Resources & Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB265/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26931","sponsor":"Harris McDowell"},
{"bill_id":1123213,"bill_number":"HB480","title":"An Act To Amend Title 26 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Net Energy Metering.","description":"This legislation increases access to Delaware's existing community solar program by expanding geographic eligibility requirements of the program. The legislation also ensures 15% of all community solar facilities provide savings to low-to-moderate income households, and enables community solar facilities to reach 5 megawatts in size, which will maximize solar savings and grow the number of homes that can subscribe to a program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-06-22","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Energy Committee in House","last_action_date":"2018-06-22","committee":"Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB480/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26959","sponsor":"Michael Mulrooney"},
{"bill_id":1123222,"bill_number":"HJR13","title":"Requiring Any Insurance Company Or Health Service Corporation Selling Individual And Small Group Market Insurance Products In Delaware To File A Report Detailing How They Distributed Savings To Delaware Consumers In Plan Year 2019 From The Federal Governments One Year Moratorium Of The Insurance Company Fee Created By The Patient Portability And Affordable Care Act Of 2010 To Delaware Consumers In Plan Year 2019.","description":"In January of 2018 the federal government passed the Federal Register Printing Savings Act, which included a moratorium in calendar year 2019 on a fee paid by health insurance companies or health service corporations to the federal government. The State of Delaware wants to ensure that savings received by the health insurers are passed along to Delaware consumers who buy health insurance plans in the individual market both on and off the health exchanges created by the Patient Portability and Affordable Care Act of 2010. This resolution requires health insurers who received this moratorium to file a report with the Secretary of the Department of Health and Social Services and the Insurance Commissioner of Delaware no later than January 2, 2019 outlining how they passed along savings to Delaware consumers.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-07-25","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-07-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HJR13/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26958","sponsor":"Peter Schwartzkopf"},
{"bill_id":1123495,"bill_number":"SR25","title":"Congratulating Israel On The 70th Anniversary Of Its Establishment And Reaffirming The Bonds Of Friendship And Cooperation Between The United States, Delaware, And Israel.","description":"This Senate Resolution congratulates the State of Israel on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of its founding.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-06-26","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2018-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SR25/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26972","sponsor":"Brian Bushweller"},
{"bill_id":1123503,"bill_number":"HB481","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Fireworks.","description":"This Act removes a derogatory term for Italian-, Spanish-, and Portuguese-American immigrants from the Delaware Code.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-06-26","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Public Safety & Homeland Security Committee in House","last_action_date":"2018-06-26","committee":"Public Safety & Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB481/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26968","sponsor":"Melanie Smith"},
{"bill_id":1123513,"bill_number":"SB269","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Riverfront Development Corporation.","description":"The Riverfront Development Corporation was created by epilogue language in the Fiscal Year 1997 Bond Bill. The Board of Directors of the Riverfront Development Corporation is established by at least three separate provisions of Bond Bill epilogue language in Senate Bill No. 260 of the 138th General Assembly (70 Del. Laws, c. 210, § 41), House Bill No. 467 of the 139th General Assembly (71 Del. Laws, c. 227, § 8), and House Bill No. 550 of the 142nd General Assembly (74 Del. Laws, c. 308, § 40).","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2018-06-30","last_action":"Passed By House. Votes: 39 YES 1 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2018-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB269/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26970","sponsor":"Margaret Henry"},
{"bill_id":1123524,"bill_number":"SB266","title":"An Act To Amend Title 3 Relating To The Cultivation Of Industrial Hemp.","description":"Under federal law, the cultivation of industrial hemp is only permitted for agricultural or academic research. There is federal legislation pending that may lift the restrictions on the cultivation of industrial hemp. Delaware law does not prohibit the cultivation of industrial hemp and Chapter 28 of Title 3 permits the cultivation of industrial hemp for agricultural or academic research to the maximum extent permitted by federal law.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-08-28","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-08-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB266/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26962","sponsor":"Anthony Delcollo"},
{"bill_id":1123527,"bill_number":"SB267","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Archaeological Resources In This State.","description":"Section 5301(3) of Title 7 provides that it is the Department of States (Department) duty to protect and encourage the preservation of archaeological resources located on privately owned lands in this State. This Act enables the Department to better fulfill this duty by requiring a person required to submit a project for pre-application review under § 9204 of Title 29 to submit the following as part of the review process:","status_desc":"Stricken","status_date":"2018-06-26","last_action":"Stricken in Senate","last_action_date":"2018-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB267/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26969","sponsor":"Ernesto Lopez"},
{"bill_id":1123531,"bill_number":"HB475","title":"A Bond And Capital Improvements Act Of The State Of Delaware And Certain Of Its Authorities For The Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2019; 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; Reprogramming Certain Funds Of The State; Specifying Certain Procedures, Conditions And Limitations For The Expenditure Of Such Funds; And Amending Certain Statutory Provisions.","description":"This Bill is the Fiscal Year 2019 Bond and Capital Improvements Act.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-07-01","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB475/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26979","sponsor":"Quinton Johnson"},
{"bill_id":1123536,"bill_number":"SJR7","title":"Establishing A Work A Day Earn A Pay Pilot Program Within The Department Of Transportation.","description":"This Senate Joint Resolution authorizes and encourages the Delaware Department of Transportation to conduct a Work a Day Earn a Pay Pilot Public Works Jobs Program.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-07-25","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-07-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SJR7/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26986","sponsor":"Robert Marshall"},
{"bill_id":1123615,"bill_number":"SR24","title":"Recognizing And Honoring The University Of Delaware On Its 275 Year History Of Excellence In Education, Research, And Service.","description":"This resolution recognizes the University of Delaware on its 275- year history.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-06-27","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2018-06-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SR24/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26965","sponsor":"Gary Simpson"},
{"bill_id":1123786,"bill_number":"SCR78","title":"Recognizing The Efficacy Of The Veterans Response Team And The Need To Conduct A Statewide Needs Assessment.","description":"This Senate Concurrent Resolution establishes a Veterans Sub-Committee of the Correction & Law Enforcement Committee of the States Behavioral Health Consortium.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-06-28","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2018-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR78/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26941","sponsor":"Bruce Ennis"},
{"bill_id":1123797,"bill_number":"HCR99","title":"Recognizing The Importance Of The Upcoming 2020 Census And Calling Upon The Governor To Establish A Complete Count Commission.","description":"This Resolution recognizes the importance of the 2020 census and calls on state and local government to commit to a complete count. Federal dollars are often based on the population count of each state and it is vitally important to ensure that the State of Delaware is fully counted to ensure accuracy in the disbursement of federal dollars. The Resolution calls upon the Governor to establish a Complete Count Commission for the purpose of ensuring the State of Delaware is fully counted in the 2020 census.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-06-30","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2018-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR99/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=27000","sponsor":"Peter Schwartzkopf"},
{"bill_id":1123798,"bill_number":"HCR97","title":"Acknowledging Delawares Low Rate Of Teacher Diversity And Recognizing The Need For Efforts To Diversify The Teaching Workforce.","description":"This resolution acknowledges the need for the State of Delaware to actively work to increase the number of minority teachers in the classrooms and recognizes the benefits of diversity in Delawares educators.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-06-30","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2018-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR97/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26975","sponsor":"Stephanie Bolden"},
{"bill_id":1123799,"bill_number":"HR34","title":"Proclaiming The Week Of July 9-13, 2018 As Delaware Produce Week.","description":"This Resolution proclaims the week of July 9-13, 2018 as Delaware Produce Week. This is the fourth consecutive year this observation is being staged in an attempt to facilitate a better, healthier relationship between Delaware famers and local consumers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-06-28","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2018-06-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HR34/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26950","sponsor":"Lyndon Yearick"},
{"bill_id":1123800,"bill_number":"HCR98","title":"Recognizing November 2018 As \"native American Heritage Month\" In Delaware.","description":"This resolution recognizes November 2018 as \"Native American Heritage Month\" in Delaware.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-06-28","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2018-06-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR98/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26929","sponsor":"Ruth Briggs King"},
{"bill_id":1123801,"bill_number":"HCR100","title":"Commemorating The 100th Anniversary Of The Great War.","description":"This resolution commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Great War.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-06-28","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2018-06-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR100/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26985","sponsor":"Jeffrey Spiegelman"},
{"bill_id":1123802,"bill_number":"HCR93","title":"Recognizing June 27, 2018 As \"delaware Post-traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Day\" And June As \"delaware Post-traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Month.\"","description":"This House Concurrent Resolution designates June 27, 2018 Delaware Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Day and June is Delaware Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Month.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-06-30","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2018-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR93/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26480","sponsor":"Earl Jaques"},
{"bill_id":1123803,"bill_number":"HCR94","title":"Recommending That The Government Efficiency And Accountability Review Board (gear) Review And Act Upon Certain Recommendations Made By The School District Consolidation Task Force.","description":"This concurrent resolution recommends that the Government Efficiency and Accountability Review Board (GEAR) act upon recommendations made by the School District Consolidation Task Force regarding formal committees tasked with finding savings in the current school district system.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-06-30","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2018-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR94/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26935","sponsor":"Earl Jaques"},
{"bill_id":1123804,"bill_number":"HR35","title":"Recommending The Department Of Elections Audit General Elections For The Purpose Of Improving The Voting System And Voting Process For Future Elections.","description":"This Resolution requests the Department of Elections (Department) conduct an electronic audit of all ballots cast and a manual audit of ballots cast in 2% of election districts within 120 days of any general election. The House requests this audit process begin in 2019. The purposes of this resolution is for the Department to collect data to improve the voting system and voting process for future elections and to demonstrate the dependability of Delawares voting systems.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-06-28","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2018-06-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HR35/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=26989","sponsor":"Paul Baumbach"},
{"bill_id":1123923,"bill_number":"SR26","title":"Urging The Governor And The Secretary Of The Department Of Labor To Study And Report Their Findings On The Efficiency And Effectiveness Of The Department Of Labor As To Its Capacity To Monitor And Enforce The Workplace Fraud Act.","description":"This Resolution urges the Governor and the Secretary of the Department of Labor to study and report their findings on the efficiency and effectiveness of the Department of Labor as to its capacity to monitor and enforce the Workplace Fraud Act, Chapter 35 of Title 19 of the Delaware Code.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-06-30","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2018-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SR26/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=27014","sponsor":"Robert Marshall"},
{"bill_id":1123924,"bill_number":"SJR8","title":"The Official General Fund Revenue Estimate For Fiscal Year 2019.","description":"This Resolution provides the official revenue, refund, and unencumbered funds estimates for Fiscal Year 2019.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-07-01","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SJR8/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=27027","sponsor":"Harris McDowell"},
{"bill_id":1123925,"bill_number":"SCR80","title":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation And The Delaware State Police Examine The Issue Of Slower Traffic In The Left Hand Lane And Report Recommendations To Address This Issue.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution requests the Department of Transportation and Delaware State Police examine the issue of slower traffic in the left hand lane and jointly report to the General Assembly by November 1, 2018, their recommendations, if any, for action to address this issue.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-07-01","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2018-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR80/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=27009","sponsor":"Bryan Townsend"},
{"bill_id":1123926,"bill_number":"SR27","title":"Honoring Bernard J. Brady, Beloved Secretary Of The Delaware State Senate, For His Incomparable Services To This Body For Over 39 Years, And Designating June 30 As Bernard Brady Day In The Senate.","description":"This Resolution honors Secretary of the Senate Bernard J. Brady by declaring June 30 to be Bernard J. Brady Day in the Delaware State Senate. It further thanks him for his 39 years of unequalled service to the Delaware State Senate.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-06-30","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2018-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SR27/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=27010","sponsor":"David McBride"},
{"bill_id":1123927,"bill_number":"SB237","title":"An Act Making Appropriations For Certain Grants-in-aid For The Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2019; Specifying Certain Procedures, Conditions And Limitations For The Expenditure Of Such Funds; Amending The Fiscal Year 2019 Appropriations Act; And Amending Certain Statutory Provisions.","description":"This Act provides supplementary appropriations to certain Grants-in-Aid for Fiscal Year 2019.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-07-01","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB237/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=27026","sponsor":"Harris McDowell"},
{"bill_id":1123928,"bill_number":"SR28","title":"Recognizing June 30, 2018 As \"staff Appreciation Day\" In The Delaware State Senate.","description":"This resolution recognizes June 30, 2018 as \"Staff Appreciation Day\" in the Delaware State Senate.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-06-30","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2018-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SR28/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=27011","sponsor":"David McBride"},
{"bill_id":1123939,"bill_number":"HB483","title":"An Act To Amend Title 19 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Minimum Wage.","description":"This Act creates a training minimum wage and a youth wage that is not more than $0.50 less than the minimum wage rate that becomes effective January 1, 2019. The increase in the minimum wage to $8.75 is also effective January 1, 2019.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-07-01","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2018-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB483/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=27033","sponsor":"Michael Ramone"},
{"bill_id":1127956,"bill_number":"SR29","title":"Proclaiming October 2018 \"dysautonomia Awareness Month\" In Delaware.","description":"Dysautonomia is a group of medical conditions that result in a malfunction of the autonomic nervous system, which is responsible for automatic bodily functions such as respiration, heart rate, blood pressure, digestion, temperature control, and more.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-10-03","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2018-10-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SR29/2017","state_link":"http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=27035","sponsor":"Ernesto Lopez"}
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