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{"bill_id":1638770,"bill_number":"HB29","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Elderly Property Tax Relief And Education Expense Fund By Increasing The Elderly Property Tax Credit.","description":"This Act increases the Senior Real Property Tax credit to $750 from $400 as authorized in the Appropriations Bill for fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, which effectively amended Title 29, § 6102(q)(3) from $500 to $400.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2022-12-15","last_action":"Assigned to Appropriations Committee in House","last_action_date":"2023-04-06","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB29/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=129895","sponsor":"Kevin Hensley"},
{"bill_id":1638786,"bill_number":"HB33","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Funding For Prekindergarten Special Education.","description":"This Act increases funding for preschool children with disabilities who are not counted in either \"intensive\" or \"complex\" special education units by revising the current ratio of 12.8 students per unit to 8.4 students per unit for preschool children included in the basic unit count. This is the same ratio in effect as of July 1, 2023, for K-3 basic special education. The Act also consolidates the K-3 Basic Special Education Unit with the 4-12 Basic Special Education Unit as the ratio is the same for each group as of July 1, 2023.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-06-22","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB33/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=129990","sponsor":"Kimberly Williams"},
{"bill_id":1638802,"bill_number":"HB30","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Disabled Veteran Property Tax Credit.","description":"This Act removes the 3 year residency requirement to qualify for the disabled veteran tax credit.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-12-15","last_action":"Amendment HA 1 to HB 30 - Introduced and Placed With Bill","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB30/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=129896","sponsor":"William Bush"},
{"bill_id":1638817,"bill_number":"HB32","title":"An Act To Amend Title 23 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Boat Licensing Agents.","description":"This Act raises the permissible service charge for a boat registration from $5 to $10 and the permissible service charge for a boat ramp certificate from $1.50 to $5.00.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-05-12","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB32/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=129899","sponsor":"William Bush"},
{"bill_id":1638834,"bill_number":"HB37","title":"An Act To Amend Title 25 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Landlord Obligations And Tenant Remedies.","description":"It is the policy of this State that meaningful sanctions be imposed upon those who allow dangerous conditions and defects to exist in leased premises and that an effective mechanism be established for repairing these conditions and halting their creation. This Act allows tenants to bring an action of rent escrow to pay rent into the court because of asserted defects or conditions. Alternatively, the tenant may refuse to pay rent and raise the existence of the asserted defects or conditions as an affirmative defense to an action for summary possession or an action for nonpayment of rent. This Act requires the tenant to give proper notice and allow the landlord the opportunity to effect repairs. This Act requires the court to make appropriate findings of fact and to make any order that justice of the case may require, which may include termination of the lease and return of the leased premises to the landlord, order that the action for rent escrow be dismissed, order that the amount of rent be reduced in amount determined by the court to be fair and equitable, or order the landlord to make the repairs or correct the conditions complained of by the tenant.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2022-12-15","last_action":"Not Worked in Committee","last_action_date":"2023-06-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB37/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=129904","sponsor":"Sherry Dorsey Walker"},
{"bill_id":1638850,"bill_number":"HB27","title":"An Act To Amend Title 9 Of The Delaware Code Relating To New Castle County Bidding Thresholds.","description":"This Act raises the public bidding thresholds for procurement of goods, contractual services, professional services, and public works contracts by the government of New Castle County to match the bidding thresholds established by the States Contracting and Purchasing Advisory Council.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2022-12-15","last_action":"Not Worked in Committee","last_action_date":"2023-01-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB27/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=129893","sponsor":"Sherry Dorsey Walker"},
{"bill_id":1638865,"bill_number":"HB35","title":"An Act To Amend Title 7 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Motor Vehicle Noise.","description":"This Act charges the Department of Safety & Homeland Security, in cooperation with the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control and the Department of Transportation, to present a report and plan to the General Assembly no later than October 1, 2023 for a comprehensive motor vehicle noise and abatement program. The agencies are charged with considering developments in technology, other state and federal standards, and proposing changes as necessary to Delaware law and recommendations for changes in equipment and procedures.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-04-26","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB35/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=129902","sponsor":"Kimberly Williams"},
{"bill_id":1638883,"bill_number":"HB26","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To State Employee Leave.","description":"This Act provides state employees 30, rather than 15, days of paid leave per year to attend training camp or serve special duty as ordered by the military reserves or Delaware National Guard.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-07-17","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-07-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB26/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=129892","sponsor":"William Bush"},
{"bill_id":1638899,"bill_number":"HB31","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 And Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Senior Property Tax Credit.","description":"This Act reinstates a credit against school taxes of up to $400 for seniors who have been domiciled in Delaware for 3 years or more. After 10 years domiciled in Delaware the credit would increase to $500. Under current law the credit is $500 after 10 years.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2022-12-15","last_action":"Not Worked in Committee","last_action_date":"2023-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB31/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=129897","sponsor":"William Bush"},
{"bill_id":1638915,"bill_number":"HB36","title":"An Act To Amend Title 30 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Realty Transfer Tax.","description":"This Act decreases by 1% the rate of the realty transfer tax to be received by the State, thereby returning it to the rate that was applicable prior to August 1,2017. The Act also makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual. This Act will apply to documents recorded and permits applied for after the effective date of the Act.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2022-12-15","last_action":"Assigned to Appropriations Committee in House","last_action_date":"2023-01-26","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB36/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=129903","sponsor":"William Bush"},
{"bill_id":1638928,"bill_number":"HB34","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To School Boards.","description":"House Bill No. 34 requires school boards, including charter schools, to permit public comment on each agenda item presented for a vote at a school board meeting. The public comment period must take place before the school board vote on an agenda item. The school board may reasonably restrict the time, place, and manner of the public comment period.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-04-12","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB34/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=129941","sponsor":"Kimberly Williams"},
{"bill_id":1638945,"bill_number":"HB28","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 Whitetails Unlimited.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-08-31","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-08-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB28/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=129894","sponsor":"Shannon Morris"},
{"bill_id":1638961,"bill_number":"HB25","title":"An Act To Declare The 2022 Delaware Relief Rebates As Qualified Disaster Payments.","description":"This legislation establishes that a relief rebate issued under the 2022 Delaware Relief Rebate Program during the period that the federal major disaster declaration exists for the State of Delaware is intended to be a qualified disaster relief payment under § 139 of the Internal Revenue Code. It further provides that the State makes no representations or warranties to recipients regarding the 2022 Delaware Relief Rebate Program and that civil actions of any nature and claims for any form of economic entitlement including but not limited to damages are prohibited with respect to this legislation. This legislation is effective as of the date on which the 2022 Delaware Relief Rebate Program was enacted.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-01-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB25/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=129898","sponsor":"Valerie Longhurst"},
{"bill_id":1643475,"bill_number":"HB43","title":"An Act To Amend Title 15 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Primary Elections.","description":"This Act allows Delaware voters who are not affiliated with a political party to vote in a political party's primary election.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-05","last_action":"Motion to Release Failed","last_action_date":"2024-06-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB43/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=129908","sponsor":"Michael Smith"},
{"bill_id":1643535,"bill_number":"HB42","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Limitation On Public Schools'","description":"This Act removes the up to 10% increase in school property taxes allowed after reassessment","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-05","last_action":"Tabled in Committee","last_action_date":"2023-01-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB42/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=129910","sponsor":"Michael Smith"},
{"bill_id":1643596,"bill_number":"HB38","title":"An Act To Amend The Town Charter Of The Town Of Magnolia.","description":"This Act amends the Charter of the Town of Magnolia to update and clarify the authority of the Town to borrow money. Specifically, this Act increases the short-term borrowing limit from $15,000 to $50,000, which borrowings are to be authorized by a majority vote of the Town Council. This Act establishes procedures for the Town Council to borrow up to 15% of the assessed value of real property in the Town pursuant to a super-majority vote of the Town Council following a public hearing on the borrowing. The Towns long-term debt limit pursuant to the favorable vote of the qualified voters is being increased from 15% to 25% of the total assessed value of real property in the Town. This Act clarifies that the owner of more than one lot in an unfinished subdivision may only vote once in a borrowing referendum. This Act makes various miscellaneous changes to internal references to establish consistency with the changes made herein.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-04-12","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB38/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=129905","sponsor":"Charles Postles"},
{"bill_id":1643658,"bill_number":"HB39","title":"An Act To Create The Expanded Protection For Our Communities And Homes Grant Program.","description":"This bill seeks to create the Expanded Protection for Our Communities and Homes (EPOCH) Grant Program through a one-time appropriation of $20 million. The grant money would be distributed to every Delaware police agency that chooses to participate. The distribution would consist of a minimum standard allocation made to each agency and an allocation based on the number of uniformed officers authorized for each agency. EPOCH grants could be used by the recipient agencies to recruit new officers; promote or encourage careers in law enforcement; initially pay the salaries of newly hired officers; pay for overtime to facilitate additional work to address issues of local concern (including traffic enforcement); and implement programs designed to improve public safety in the area of the agencys jurisdiction. The grant allocations would be available for the agencies to use for up to three years, after which any unused and unencumbered funding would return to the General Fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-05","last_action":"Amendment HA 1 to HB 39 - Introduced and Placed With Bill","last_action_date":"2023-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB39/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=129906","sponsor":"Michael Smith"},
{"bill_id":1643718,"bill_number":"HB40","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Grants-in-aid.","description":"This bill creates the Grants-In-Aid Committee. The Committee is a joint committee of the Senate and House of Representatives. The purpose of the Committee is to view applications for grants-in-aid and to develop and recommend to the Joint Finance Committee the grants-in-aid appropriations bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-16","last_action":"Assigned to Executive Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2023-03-16","committee":"Executive","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB40/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=129907","sponsor":"Ruth Briggs King"},
{"bill_id":1643779,"bill_number":"HB41","title":"An Act To Amend Title 6 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Digital Right To Repair Act.","description":"This bill creates the Delaware Digital Right to Repair Act. Currently when an electronic product such as a phone or electronic game breaks, it is only allowed to be repaired by the manufacturer. Parts are not available whether you are a consumer or a local repair shop. This act requires the manufacturer to make parts, documentation, tools, and updates available on fair and reasonable terms.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-05","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce) in House with 3 Favorable, 7 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2023-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB41/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=129911","sponsor":"Sherry Dorsey Walker"},
{"bill_id":1643839,"bill_number":"HB44","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Redistricting Of The General Assembly.","description":"The constitutional requirement to create new legislative districts following the U.S. Census was intended to ensure equal representation at all levels of government. However, Delawares current process of redistricting is deeply flawed. It allows the majority party in each legislative chamber to gerrymander state legislative maps in a self-serving attempt to preserve and expand partisan political power. All other considerations have become secondary in this process. This defect is common to many states and some have tried to address the issue by creating election commissions charged with redrawing legislative lines. The challenge in such a system is ensuring that these commissions can conduct their function in a balanced, objective, and non-partisan fashion. This bill proposes a new method that avoids this significant hurdle by leveraging partisan self-interest to create a protocol that results in an equitable outcome. This fresh approach to reapportionment is described in a paper by 3 Carnegie Mellon University professors entitled: A Partisan Districting Protocol with Provably Nonpartisan Outcomes. It utilizes a system analogous to a proven, prudent method for instructing 2 children to fairly divide a piece of cake between themselves. The first child cuts the cake, while the second has the option of selecting which piece he or she wishes to consume. In the protocol outlined in this bill, the two competing parties are the partisan caucuses of each General Assembly chamber. The first caucus will initially draw all the legislative districts, observing established legal redistricting standards. The second caucus will have the ability to freeze a set number of the districts, locking their boundaries into place. They will then be able to redraw the remaining districts as they wish, delivering the new maps back to the first caucus. This group will then also engage in the freeze and redraw process, with the cycles continuing until all the districts have been defined. With both sides getting equal bites of the apple, each has a practical ability to affect the outcome and a reason to work together to achieve a mutually acceptable conclusion. The bill also includes safeguards to ensure public notification and participation in the process, as well as a contingency to allow the judicial branch to draw the new legislative maps should the General Assembly be unable to achieve the task. This legislation assumes calling the General Assembly into special session to approve the finalized maps, providing enough time for the process to be conducted in a deliberative manner.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-05","last_action":"Motion to Release Failed","last_action_date":"2023-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB44/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=129909","sponsor":"Michael Smith"},
{"bill_id":1650472,"bill_number":"SR3","title":"Relating To The Election Of The President Pro Tempore.","description":"This Resolution elects David P. Sokola to be the President Pro Tempore of the Senate of the 152nd General Assembly.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-01-10","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2023-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SR3/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=129919","sponsor":"Bryan Townsend"},
{"bill_id":1650536,"bill_number":"SR5","title":"Appointing A Committee To Notify The Governor That The Senate Is Organized.","description":"Appointing A Committee To Notify The Governor That The Senate Is Organized.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-01-10","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2023-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SR5/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=129921","sponsor":"David Sokola"},
{"bill_id":1650603,"bill_number":"HR3","title":"Relating To The Temporary Rules Of The House Of Representatives Of The 152nd General Assembly.","description":"This resolution creates the Temporary Rules of the House of Representatives.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-10","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2023-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HR3/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=129923","sponsor":"Peter Schwartzkopf"},
{"bill_id":1650673,"bill_number":"SR4","title":"Relating To The Office Of The Secretary Of The Senate.","description":"This Resolution elects Ryan C. Dunphy to be the Secretary of the Senate of the 152nd General Assembly.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-01-10","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2023-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SR4/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=129920","sponsor":"David Sokola"},
{"bill_id":1650743,"bill_number":"HR5","title":"Relating To The Election Of Officers Of The House Of Representatives.","description":"This Resolution designates Sheri J. Knott as Bill Clerk of the House of Representatives and Dolores Michels as Assistant Bill Clerk of the House of Representatives to serve at the pleasure of the House of Representatives.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-10","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2023-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HR5/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=129914","sponsor":"Peter Schwartzkopf"},
{"bill_id":1650814,"bill_number":"HR4","title":"Relating To Permanent Procedures Of The House Of Representatives Of The 152nd General Assembly Of The State Of Delaware For Ethics Violations.","description":"This Resolution sets forth the rules of procedure for ethics violations in the House of Representatives.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-10","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2023-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HR4/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=129916","sponsor":"Peter Schwartzkopf"},
{"bill_id":1650885,"bill_number":"HR2","title":"Relating To The Election Of Officers Of The House Of Representatives.","description":"This Resolution designates Richard L. Puffer as Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives and Dolores Michels as Assistant Chief Clerk of the House of Representative to serve at the pleasure of the House of Representatives.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-10","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2023-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HR2/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=129915","sponsor":"Peter Schwartzkopf"},
{"bill_id":1650953,"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":"2023-01-10","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2023-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SR6/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=129922","sponsor":"David Sokola"},
{"bill_id":1651022,"bill_number":"SR1","title":"Relating To The Roll Of The Members Of The Senate.","description":"This Resolution establishes the roll of members of the Senate of the 152nd General Assembly.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-01-10","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2023-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SR1/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=129918","sponsor":"David Sokola"},
{"bill_id":1651089,"bill_number":"HR1","title":"Relating To The Election Of The Speaker Of The House Of Representatives.","description":"This resolution resolves that Peter C. Schwartzkopf be elected as Speaker of the House of Representatives.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-10","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2023-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HR1/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=129917","sponsor":"Valerie Longhurst"},
{"bill_id":1651157,"bill_number":"SR2","title":"Relating To The Rules Of The Delaware State Senate.","description":"This Resolution enacts the Rules of the Senate for the 152nd General Assembly until further action of the Senate.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-01-10","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2023-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SR2/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=129926","sponsor":"David Sokola"},
{"bill_id":1651651,"bill_number":"SB26","title":"An Act Concurring In A Proposed Amendment To Article V Of The Delaware Constitution Relating To Elections.","description":"This Act is the second leg of a constitutional amendment that would update the minimum voting age in the Delaware Constitution from twenty-one years to eighteen years. The first leg of this constitutional amendment was Senate Bill No. 294 of the 151st General Assembly, which became Chapter 350 of Volume 83 of the Laws of Delaware. On passage of this second leg by this General Assembly this amendment will become part of the Delaware Constitution.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-24","last_action":"Tabled in Committee","last_action_date":"2023-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB26/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=129912","sponsor":"Bryant Richardson"},
{"bill_id":1652071,"bill_number":"SB27","title":"An Act To Amend Title 10 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Limitation Of Actions For Work, Labor, Or Personal Services.","description":"This Act increases the statute of limitations for filing an action for recovery upon a claim for unpaid wages from 1 year to 2 years, making it consistent with the statute of limitations under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act, 29 U.S.C. §§ 201, et seq. Many employees who are terminated spend the first period of unemployment attempting to secure other employment. After this focus on finding employment ends, 1 year may have passed or be about to pass, preventing employees who are owed wages from a previous employer from seeking legal redress.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-04-26","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB27/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=129924","sponsor":"Laura Sturgeon"},
{"bill_id":1654114,"bill_number":"HB50","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Theft.","description":"This Act creates a separate offense for the theft of mail, including packages, from a residential dwelling. A first offense of mail theft is a class A misdemeanor unless the value of the stolen property is $1,500 or more, in which case it is a class G felony. A second offense of mail theft, within the previous 5 years is a class G felony, regardless of the value of the stolen property.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-11","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (Public Safety & Homeland Security) in House with 5 On Its Merits, 1 Unfavorable","last_action_date":"2023-01-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB50/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=129927","sponsor":"Kimberly Williams"},
{"bill_id":1654482,"bill_number":"HB45","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Developmental Screening.","description":"This Act amends Chapter 30A of Title 14 to clarify that screening will not be conducted if a parent declines developmental screening or notifies the licensee that the child is already receiving early intervention services or special education and related services. It further clarifies that the child care provider will conduct the screening where the parent or guardian fails to do so only upon receipt of parental consent.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-05-12","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB45/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=129928","sponsor":"Kimberly Williams"},
{"bill_id":1654594,"bill_number":"SCR1","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 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":"Stricken","status_date":"2023-01-11","last_action":"Stricken in Senate","last_action_date":"2023-01-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR1/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=129930","sponsor":"David Sokola"},
{"bill_id":1655069,"bill_number":"SCR2","title":"Recognizing January 9, 2023, As \"law Enforcement Appreciation Day\" In Delaware.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution recognizes January 9, 2023, as \"Law Enforcement Appreciation Day\" in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-01-11","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2023-01-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR2/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=129913","sponsor":"Brian Pettyjohn"},
{"bill_id":1656272,"bill_number":"SCR5","title":"Honoring The Life And Work Of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. On The Occasion Of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day\".","description":"This Senate Concurrent Resolution honors and recognizes the leadership, achievements, and sacrifices of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and urges all citizens of the First State to participate fittingly in the observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on January 16, 2023.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-01-12","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2023-01-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR5/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=129936","sponsor":"Elizabeth Lockman"},
{"bill_id":1656384,"bill_number":"HB47","title":"An Act To Amend Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Authorization Of Insurers And General Requirements.","description":"Delawares capital and surplus requirements for insurers have been in place for over fifty years and are currently among the lowest in the country. This bill increases the minimum amount of capital stock and free surplus an insurer must possess and maintain in order to transact business in the State of Delaware, making them more in line with other jurisdictions.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-05-25","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-05-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB47/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=129932","sponsor":"William Bush"},
{"bill_id":1656499,"bill_number":"HCR1","title":"Recognizing The Month Of January 2023 As \"human Trafficking Awareness Month\" In Delaware.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution recognizes January 2023 as Human Trafficking Awareness Month in Delaware","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-01-12","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2023-01-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR1/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=129935","sponsor":"Kimberly Williams"},
{"bill_id":1656612,"bill_number":"HB48","title":"An Act To Amend Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Record Retention Requirements.","description":"This bill expands record retention requirements for licensed producers, adjusters and appraisers from 3 to 5 years. The bill also makes technical changes to conform to the Legislative Drafting Manual.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-05-25","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-05-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB48/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=129933","sponsor":"William Bush"},
{"bill_id":1656728,"bill_number":"SCR4","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 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":"2023-01-12","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2023-01-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR4/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=129934","sponsor":"David Sokola"},
{"bill_id":1656846,"bill_number":"HB46","title":"An Act To Amend Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Credit For Reinsurance.","description":"This bill reflects the National Association of Insurance Commissioners revisions to the Model Credit for Reinsurance Act giving the Commissioner express regulatory authority to address the handling and treatment of reinsurance agreements entered into, directly or indirectly, with life and health insurer-affiliated captives, special purpose vehicles or similar entities, including the authority to promulgate model regulations adopted by the NAIC that are required for the Department to meet accreditation.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-05-25","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-05-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB46/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=129931","sponsor":"William Bush"},
{"bill_id":1656965,"bill_number":"SB29","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The State Employee Benefits Consolidation Act.","description":"To foster sustainability in state retiree healthcare benefits and the development of a plan for strong benefits beyond the current Medicare Supplement plan offered through January 1, 2024, this Act does all of the following:","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-01-26","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB29/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=129938","sponsor":"Bryan Townsend"},
{"bill_id":1657318,"bill_number":"SB28","title":"An Act To Amend Title 24 Of The Delaware Code And Chapter 420 Of Volume 83 Of The Laws Of Delaware Relating To Dentistry And Dental Hygiene.","description":"This Act provides that if a dentist holds a community health license to care for underserved populations through a federally-qualified health center or a government-operated dental clinic and continues to practice in compliance with § 1132B(b) of Title 24 of the Delaware Code, the dentists license is renewable and shall be renewed biennially by the State Board of Dentistry and Dental Hygiene.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-01-26","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB28/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=129937","sponsor":"Sarah McBride"},
{"bill_id":1658401,"bill_number":"HB49","title":"An Act To Amend Title 19 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Unemployment Benefits And Employer Assessments.","description":"This Act provides post-pandemic related relief to both claimants receiving unemployment benefits and employers who are assessed unemployment taxes. This bill will increase the maximum weekly benefit amount payable to claimants seeking unemployment compensation benefits from the Delaware Department of Labor, Division of Unemployment Insurance from $400.00 a week to $450.00 a week. The funds necessary to pay the increased weekly benefit amounts will be paid from the Unemployment Trust Fund. Delaware currently pays unemployment claimants less per week in benefits than claimants are paid in each neighboring state. The maximum weekly benefit amount has not changed since 2019.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-01-26","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB49/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=129939","sponsor":"Edward Osienski"},
{"bill_id":1658964,"bill_number":"SCR3","title":"Requesting That The Division Of Substance Abuse And Mental Health Assess The Feasibility Of Replacing The Delaware Psychiatric Center.","description":"This Senate Concurrent Resolution requests that the Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health assess the feasibility of replacing the Delaware Psychiatric Centers (DPC) facilities, including gathering input regarding DPCs current and future needs, and provide a report detailing the findings of this work by December 31, 2023.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR3/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=129925","sponsor":"Stephanie Hansen"},
{"bill_id":1662599,"bill_number":"HB51","title":"An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Inspection Of Fleet Vehicles.","description":"This bill allows the fleet inspection program to be applicable to a fleet of 10 or more vehicles (instead of 15) and counts trailers requiring inspection to count as fleet vehicles.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-04-12","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB51/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=129940","sponsor":"Jesse Vanderwende"},
{"bill_id":1665594,"bill_number":"HCR3","title":"Designating January 23, 2023, As \"maternal Health Awareness Day\" In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This House Concurrent Resolution designates January 23, 2023, as \"Maternal Health Awareness Day\" in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2023-01-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR3/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=129947","sponsor":"Melissa Minor-Brown"},
{"bill_id":1665765,"bill_number":"HB52","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Adult Correction Healthcare Review Committee.","description":"This bill adds a Delaware licensed psychiatrist as a voting member of the Adult Correction Healthcare Review Committee.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-04-12","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB52/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=129944","sponsor":"Melissa Minor-Brown"},
{"bill_id":1665934,"bill_number":"HCR40","title":"Extending The Work Of The Delaware Justice 40 Oversight Committee.","description":"This Resolution reauthorizes the work of and extends the final report deadline for the Delaware Justice 40 Oversight Committee.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-01-24","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2023-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR40/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=129952","sponsor":"Larry Lambert"},
{"bill_id":1666106,"bill_number":"HCR2","title":"Commemorating January 22nd, 2023 As The 50th Anniversary Of The United States Supreme Court Ruling In Roe V. Wade","description":"This Concurrent Resolution commemorates January 22nd, 2023 as the 50th Anniversary of the United States Supreme Court ruling in Roe v. Wade.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-01-24","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 15 YES 2 NO 4 NOT VOTING","last_action_date":"2023-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR2/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=129950","sponsor":"Melissa Minor-Brown"},
{"bill_id":1666275,"bill_number":"HB53","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The State Department Of Justice.","description":"This bill removes the requirement that a head or assistant head of any Division of the State Department of Justice or the Chief Prosecutor of a particular county be a resident of the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-05-12","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB53/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=129953","sponsor":"Krista Griffith"},
{"bill_id":1667611,"bill_number":"SB31","title":"An Act To Amend Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Primary Care Coverage.","description":"This Act corrects a technical error in SB 227 (149th General Assembly) by establishing requirements for group and blanket health insurance plans that align with existing requirements for individual and State employee health insurance plans. As introduced, SB 227 specified that coverage for chronic care management under all 3 of these health insurance plan types cannot be subject to patient deductibles, copayments, or fees. Senate Amendment 1 to SB 227 made various intentional changes to SB 227 but also accidentally deleted the line that applied this chronic care management requirement to group and blanket plans. SB 227, as amended, passed both chambers unanimously. As a result, since January 1, 2019, there has been an unintentional difference in the requirements between the plan types. This Act corrects that divergence.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-05-12","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB31/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=129948","sponsor":"Bryan Townsend"},
{"bill_id":1667683,"bill_number":"SB33","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Department Of Services For Children, Youth And Their Families.","description":"This bill adopts a key recommendation of the Child Protection Accountability Commission Caseloads and Workloads final report approved on November 20, 2019, that Division of Family Services (DFS) caseload standards be reduced from 18 to 12 families per worker. Due to the volume of work generated by a caseload of 18 families, workers are significantly restricted in the time they can spend on critical case activities such as family engagement, assessment of safety, and face-to-face contact with children and families.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-06-09","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-06-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB33/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=129955","sponsor":"Kyle Gay"},
{"bill_id":1667755,"bill_number":"SB32","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Education.","description":"The bill adds visual impairments including blindness to the list of programs to be conducted on a 12-month schedule.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-08-03","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-08-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB32/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=129951","sponsor":"Nicole Poore"},
{"bill_id":1667826,"bill_number":"SB30","title":"An Act To Amend Title 7 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Silviculture.","description":"This Act clarifies what constitutes a sawmill under Delaware law and adds definitions related to agriculture and silviculture. This Act recognizes forest products as unadulterated materials and makes clear their importance to support a thriving industry that maintains sustainable and healthy forests. 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":"2023-06-28","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-06-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB30/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=129945","sponsor":"Russ Huxtable"},
{"bill_id":1668732,"bill_number":"HB57","title":"An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Speed Exhibitions, Drag Racing, And Other Speed Contests.","description":"During the 151st General Assembly, House Bill No. 328 was passed updating the law relating to drag racing and other speed contests. This bill makes a small change to that law by specifying that tag-surrender in lieu of impoundment is available as a penalty only for Delaware-registered vehicles.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-05-31","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB57/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=129962","sponsor":"Kimberly Williams"},
{"bill_id":1668915,"bill_number":"HB60","title":"An Act To Amend Titles 18, 29, And 31 Relating To Breast Cancer Screening And Diagnostic Procedures.","description":"To prevent Delawareans from facing exorbitant costs for potentially life-saving screenings and follow-up tests, and to allow providers to use clinical judgement in the use of breast cancer examination tools based on established national standards, this Act requires that all insurance policies issued or renewed in this State include coverage of supplemental and diagnostic breast examinations on terms that are at least as favorable as the coverage of annual screening mammograms. The Act covers all group, blanket, and individual health insurance policies (except specified accident, specified disease, hospital indemnity, Medicare supplement, long-term care or other limited benefit health insurance policies) as well as the State employee healthcare plan and Medicaid.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-07-26","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-07-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB60/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140402","sponsor":"Cyndie Romer"},
{"bill_id":1669096,"bill_number":"HB56","title":"An Act To Amend Titles 14 And 30 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Tax Treatment Of Certain Student Loan Repayments.","description":"This Act makes a loan repayment under the Speech Language Pathologist Student Loan Repayment Program, the High Needs Educator Loan Payment Program, and the Mental Health Services Student Loan Repayment Program non-taxable for state income tax purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Not Worked in Committee","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB56/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=129960","sponsor":"Kimberly Williams"},
{"bill_id":1669283,"bill_number":"SB1","title":"An Act To Amend Title 25 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Residential Landlord-tenant Code.","description":"This Act is a substitute for Senate Bill No. 1. Like Senate Bill No. 1, this Act creates a right to representation for tenants in evictions and other landlord-tenant actions.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-07-25","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-07-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB1/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130110","sponsor":"Bryan Townsend"},
{"bill_id":1669467,"bill_number":"HB54","title":"An Act To Amend Title 18, Title 29, And Title 31 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Insurance Coverage Of Epinephrine Autoinjectors.","description":"Currently, all health insurance plans subject to requirements under Delaware law must include at least 1 formulation of epinephrine autoinjectors on the lowest tier of the carrier's drug formulary for individuals who are 18 years of age or younger. This Act expands this requirement to all covered individuals, regardless of age, by January 1, 2024.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-05-25","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-05-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB54/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=129957","sponsor":"Kimberly Williams"},
{"bill_id":1669651,"bill_number":"HB55","title":"An Act To Amend Title 6 And Title 31 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Individuals Who Are Homeless.","description":"This Act is the Bill of Rights for Individuals Experiencing Homelessness to ensure that all individuals, regardless of housing status, have equal opportunity to live in decent, safe, sanitary, and healthful accommodations and enjoy equality of opportunities. To that end, this Act sets forth the rights of individuals experiencing homelessness and creates a process by which the State Human and Civil Rights Commission and the Division of Human and Civil Rights may accept and investigate complaints of discriminatory treatment, attempt conciliation, and refer enforcement actions to the Department of Justice where necessary.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-21","last_action":"Not Worked in Committee","last_action_date":"2024-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB55/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141110","sponsor":"Sophie Phillips"},
{"bill_id":1672245,"bill_number":"SB24","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Seizure Safe Schools Act.","description":"This Act requires all schools with a student diagnosed with a seizure disorder to train at least 2 employees in the administration of rescue medication or treatment prescribed to treat a student with a seizure disorder. Training includes the administration of a manual dose of prescribed electrical stimulation using a Vagus Nerve Stimulator magnet. A school nurse employed full-time by a school is not required to meet these training requirements but may serve as 1 of the 2 required employees that are trained in the administration of seizure rescue medications.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Education Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2023-01-20","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB24/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=129965","sponsor":"Kyra Hoffner"},
{"bill_id":1672514,"bill_number":"SB35","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, 2023.","description":"This Act amends the Fiscal Year 2023 Bond and Capital Improvements Act to (1) authorize the use of School Safety and Security Funds for school extracurricular activities; (2) authorize local funding to support Enhanced Minor Capital Improvements and the remediation of lead contaminated drinking water infrastructures; (3) adjust the procurement thresholds for the issuance of formal bids or RFPs; (4) authorize the Department of Transportation to use Community Transportation Funds for one-time reimbursements for various projects; (5) make changes to the Criminal Legal System Imposed Debt Study Group; (6) authorize the Department of Transportation Reprogramming Transfer; (7) authorize funding to complete the facility drainage project of Absalom Jones Performing Arts Center; (8) authorize the donation of the Division of Communications Shelter to the University of Delaware; (9) authorize the use of funding until the new Troop 6 facility is complete and available for occupancy; (10) allow New Castle County Vocational School District to proceed with construction of new athletic fields; (11) authorize the use of Irrigation System Conversion funds to reimburse a new poultry house demolition assistance program; (12) clarify the calculation of 3% limit of GF net revenue estimate for finance capital projects is applied to revenues identified in the revenue resolution for the fiscal year of the budget being adopted; (13) authorize Fort DuPont Redevelopment and Preservation Corporation to use funds for capital projects; (14) authorize Municipal Infrastructure Funds to be used for the North Bayshore Drainage Improvements; (15) authorize the Office of Management and Budget to engage in a pilot program to include Community Workforce Agreements; (16) authorize the Department of Transportation to engage in a Community Workforce Agreement for no more than two large public works projects; and (17) require a report from the Office of Management and Budget regarding State Facilities Market Pressure.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-01-26","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB35/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=129964","sponsor":"Jack Walsh"},
{"bill_id":1672518,"bill_number":"HB2","title":"An Act To Amend Titles 4, 11, 16, And 30 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Creation Of The Delaware Marijuana Control Act.","description":"The Delaware Marijuana Control Act regulates and taxes marijuana for recreational use in much the same manner as alcohol. It creates a framework for production, manufacture, and sale in a legal recreational marijuana industry.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-27","last_action":"Enact w/o Sign by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB2/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=129969","sponsor":"Edward Osienski"},
{"bill_id":1672710,"bill_number":"HB65","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Bereavement Leave.","description":"According to the Mayo Clinic, miscarriages occur in about 20% of all pregnancies, and generally, in the first 12 weeks. According to the Centers for Disease Control, 1 out of every 100 American pregnancies ends in stillbirth. Black women have a significantly higher risk of miscarrying 43% higher when compared to white women. Black mothers are also more than twice as likely to experience stillbirth compared to Hispanic and white mothers.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-06-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB65/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=129967","sponsor":"Debra Heffernan"},
{"bill_id":1672903,"bill_number":"HB1","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Marijuana.","description":"This Act removes all penalties for use or possession of a personal use quantity of marijuana and marijuana accessories. It further specifies that the adult sharing of a personal use quantity or less of marijuana is legal activity for those 21 years of age or older and that those 21 or older may possess, use, display, purchase, or transport accessories and personal use quantities of marijuana without penalty. When transporting in a vehicle, those items must be in a closed container or otherwise not readily accessible to anyone inside the vehicle. The statute also specifies certain activities which remain unlawful. Finally, the definition of \"personal use quantity\" of marijuana is updated to include not only 1 ounce or less of leaf marijuana, but also equivalent amounts of marijuana product in other forms.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-23","last_action":"Enact w/o Sign by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB1/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=129970","sponsor":"Edward Osienski"},
{"bill_id":1677629,"bill_number":"SCR7","title":"Designating February 28, 2023, As \"rare Disease Day\" In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This Senate Concurrent Resolution recognizes February 28, 2023, as \"Rare Disease Day\" in Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-01-24","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2023-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR7/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=129958","sponsor":"Bryan Townsend"},
{"bill_id":1677954,"bill_number":"SCR8","title":"Recognizing January 2023 As \"national Mentoring Month\" In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This resolution recognizes January 2023 as \"National Mentoring Month\" in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-01-24","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR8/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=129968","sponsor":"Elizabeth Lockman"},
{"bill_id":1679019,"bill_number":"SR7","title":"Relating To The Delaware State Senate Rules Of Procedure For Ethics Violations.","description":"This Resolution enacts the Delaware State Senate Rules of Procedure for Ethics Violations.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-01-26","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2023-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SR7/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=129977","sponsor":"Elizabeth Lockman"},
{"bill_id":1679981,"bill_number":"HCR5","title":"Designating January 22-28, 2023 As Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists' Week In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This concurrent resolution designates January 22-28, 2023 as Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists' (CRNA) Week in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR5/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=129971","sponsor":"Melissa Minor-Brown"},
{"bill_id":1680230,"bill_number":"HCR6","title":"Recognizing Delaware Saves Week 2023.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution recognizes the week of February 27th as Delaware Saves Week.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR6/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=129973","sponsor":"Larry Lambert"},
{"bill_id":1680476,"bill_number":"HCR4","title":"Recognizing February 12, 2023 As \"world Cholangiocarcinoma Day\" In Delaware.","description":"Cholangiocarcinoma, also known as bile duct cancer, is a cancer that occurs in the bile ducts in or outside the liver. This Resolution recognizes February 12, 2023 as \"World Cholangiocarcinoma Day\" in Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR4/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=129972","sponsor":"Kimberly Williams"},
{"bill_id":1680602,"bill_number":"SCR6","title":"Designating The Week Of February 27 To March 5, 2023 As \"eating Disorders Awareness And Prevention Week\" In Delaware.","description":"This Senate Concurrent Resolution designates the week of February 27 to March 5, 2023, as \"Eating Disorders Awareness and Prevention Week\" in Delaware and encourages the Department of Health and Social Services to research methods to raise awareness of, prevent, and treat eating disorders.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2023-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR6/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=129949","sponsor":"Nicole Poore"},
{"bill_id":1680730,"bill_number":"SCR9","title":"Recognizing March 2, 2023 As \"delaware Giving Day.\"","description":"This resolution recognizes March 2, 2023, as \"Delaware Giving Day.\"","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2023-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR9/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=129980","sponsor":"Kyle Gay"},
{"bill_id":1680857,"bill_number":"HJR1","title":"Establishing A Task Force To Improve School-based Mentoring And Literacy Education Efforts In Delaware.","description":"This Joint Resolution creates a bi-partisan School Mentoring and Literacy Task Force, designed to expand volunteer mentoring and literacy education in Delaware schools ,with a report due on June 1, 2023.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-03-29","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HJR1/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=129978","sponsor":"Kimberly Williams"},
{"bill_id":1680980,"bill_number":"HB70","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Death Penalty.","description":"This Act eliminates the death penalty in Delaware. As such, the penalty for a person who is convicted of first-degree murder for an offense that was committed after the persons 18th birthday is imprisonment for the remainder of the persons natural life without benefit of probation or parole or any other reduction.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-09-26","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-09-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB70/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=129979","sponsor":"Sherry Dorsey Walker"},
{"bill_id":1681110,"bill_number":"SB34","title":"An Act To Amend Title 24 And Title 28 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Public Accommodations.","description":"On March 1, 1875, the federal Civil Rights Act was enacted. Following the end of the Civil War and the adoption of the Thirteenth and Fourteenth Amendments, the goal of the Civil Rights Act of 1875 was to guarantee Blacks equal treatment in places of public accommodation and on public transportation.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-05-16","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-05-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB34/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=129985","sponsor":"Elizabeth Lockman"},
{"bill_id":1681233,"bill_number":"SR8","title":"Recognizing And Celebrating The Chinese New Year 2023.","description":"This Senate Resolution recognizes and celebrates the Chinese New Year 2023.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SR8/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=129983","sponsor":"Laura Sturgeon"},
{"bill_id":1682473,"bill_number":"HB76","title":"An Act Making A One-time Supplemental Appropriation For The Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2024 To The Office Of Management And Budget.","description":"Governor's Recommended One-Time Supplemental Bill","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-26","last_action":"Introduced in House and Assigned to Appropriations Committee","last_action_date":"2023-01-26","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB76/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=129987","sponsor":"Peter Schwartzkopf"},
{"bill_id":1682549,"bill_number":"HR6","title":"Establishing An Internet Sports Lottery Legislative Working Group.","description":"This House Resolution creates an Internet Sports Lottery Legislative Working Group to evaluate and make recommendations on authorizing an internet sports lottery in Delaware.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-26","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2023-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HR6/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=129997","sponsor":"Franklin Cooke"},
{"bill_id":1682629,"bill_number":"SB40","title":"A Bond And Capital Improvements Act Of The State Of Delaware And Certain Of Its Authorities For The Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2024; Authorizing The Issuance Of General Obligation Bonds Of The State; Appropriating Funds From The Transportation Trust Fund; Authorizing The Issuance Of Revenue Bonds Of The Delaware Transportation Authority; Appropriating Special Funds Of The Delaware Transportation Authority; Appropriating General Funds Of The State; 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 2024 Bond and Capital Improvements Act.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-26","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Capital Improvement Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2023-01-26","committee":"Capital Improvement","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB40/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=129988","sponsor":"David Sokola"},
{"bill_id":1682707,"bill_number":"HB75","title":"An Act Making Appropriations For The Expense Of The State Government For The Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2024; 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 2024 Appropriations Act.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-26","last_action":"Introduced in House and Assigned to Appropriations Committee","last_action_date":"2023-01-26","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB75/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=129986","sponsor":"Peter Schwartzkopf"},
{"bill_id":1682779,"bill_number":"HCR7","title":"Recognizing January 27th, 2023 As International Holocaust Remembrance Day.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution recognizes January 27th, 2023 as International Holocaust Remembrance Day.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-01-26","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2023-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR7/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=129929","sponsor":"Jeffrey Spiegelman"},
{"bill_id":1682859,"bill_number":"HB58","title":"An Act To Amend The Newark City Charter Relating To The Citys Ability To Borrow Money And Incur Indebtedness.","description":"This Act amends the City of Newark Charter. Specifically, this Act increases the amount the City can borrow for municipal improvements that are directly assessed against adjoining owners of property from $500,000 to $1,000,000. This Act also exempts any short or long-term debt incurred from receipt of government revolving loan funds from the special referendum requirements set forth in the City Charter. This would allow Council to approve such borrowing directly and would eliminate the cost and time associated with holding a referendum.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-03-22","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB58/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=129989","sponsor":"Cyndie Romer"},
{"bill_id":1682943,"bill_number":"SCR10","title":"Designating The Week Of January 22 - 28, 2023, As \"school Choice Week\" In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This Senate Concurrent Resolution designates January 22-28, 2023, as \"School Choice Week\" in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-01-26","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2023-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR10/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=129995","sponsor":"Eric Buckson"},
{"bill_id":1683025,"bill_number":"HCR10","title":"Honoring The Leadership And Achievements Of African Americans And Urging The Celebration Of Black History Month.","description":"This House Concurrent Resolution honors and recognizes the leadership and achievements of African Americans and urges the celebration of Black History Month.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-01-26","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2023-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR10/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=129984","sponsor":"Sherry Dorsey Walker"},
{"bill_id":1683108,"bill_number":"SR9","title":"Urging Members Of The United States Congress To Enact Federal Legislation Granting Statehood To The People Of Washington, D.c.","description":"This Senate Resolution urges the United States Congress to enact legislation granting statehood to the people of Washington, D.C.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-01-26","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 13 YES 6 NO 1 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2023-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SR9/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=129999","sponsor":"Sarah McBride"},
{"bill_id":1683200,"bill_number":"SB37","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The State Dog.","description":"This act designates rescue dogs as the official state dog.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-05-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-05-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB37/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130000","sponsor":"Jack Walsh"},
{"bill_id":1683311,"bill_number":"SB41","title":"An Act Concurring In Proposed Amendments To The Delaware Constitution Relating To Technical Corrections.","description":"This Act is the second leg of an amendment to the Delaware Constitution to make necessary technical corrections identified by the General Assembly's Division of Research. The first leg of this constitutional amendment was House Bill 452 of the 151st General Assembly published in Chapter 351 of Volume 83 of the Laws of Delaware. On passage of this second leg by this General Assembly this amendment will become part of the Delaware Constitution. Specifically, these technical corrections consist of the following:","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2023-04-25","last_action":"Passed By House. Votes: 38 YES 3 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2023-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB41/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130004","sponsor":"David Sokola"},
{"bill_id":1683420,"bill_number":"SB38","title":"An Act Concurring In An Proposed Amendment To § 1, Article Xvi Of The Delaware Constitution Relating To The Procedure For Notice To The Public Of A Proposed Amendment To The Delaware Constitution.","description":"This Act is the second leg of an constitutional amendment to the Delaware Constitution to enable the General Assembly to designate who is responsible for providing notice of a proposed amendment to the Constitution and how the notice is disseminated. This change gives the General Assembly flexibility in the dissemination of the notice, particularly as technology advances. This Act also changes the timeframe of dissemination from 3 months to between 120 and 90 days. The first leg of the constitutional amendment was House Bill No. 130 of the 151st General Assembly, which became Chapter 147 of Volume 83 of the Laws of Delaware. On passage of this second leg by this General Assembly this amendment will become part of the Delaware Constitution","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2023-04-25","last_action":"Passed By House. Votes: 37 YES 4 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2023-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB38/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130003","sponsor":"David Sokola"},
{"bill_id":1683535,"bill_number":"SB36","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 And Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To 911 Dispatchers.","description":"This Act provides a definition for 911 Dispatchers. While referenced in other sections of the Code, including being identified as a first responder in § 4319 of Title 11 for purposes of confidentiality of communications by first responders for critical incident stress management services, Dispatchers have not otherwise been defined.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-09-21","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-09-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB36/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=129998","sponsor":"Spiros Mantzavinos"},
{"bill_id":1683650,"bill_number":"SB39","title":"An Act Concurring In A Proposed Amendment To Article Ii Of The Delaware Constitution Relating To Limitations On The Time And Frequency Of Legislative Sessions.","description":"This Act is the second leg of a constitutional amendment that would prohibit the regular session of the General Assembly from extending beyond 5:00 p.m. on the last day of June, unless the session is recalled by the Governor or the presiding officers of both Houses. This changes the time beyond which a regular session of the General Assembly may not extend from midnight on June 30 to 5:00 p.m., which changes the time at which the presiding officers of both Houses must act to recall the General Assembly into special session. This means the General Assembly no longer has to remain in session until midnight to recall itself into special session. The first leg of this constitutional amendment was House Bill 411 of the 151st General Assembly published in Chapter 324 of Volume 83 of the Laws of Delaware. On passage of this second leg by this General Assembly this amendment will become part of the Delaware Constitution.","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2023-04-25","last_action":"Passed By House. Votes: 38 YES 3 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2023-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB39/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130002","sponsor":"David Sokola"},
{"bill_id":1684635,"bill_number":"SB42","title":"An Act To Amend Title 18 And Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Burial Benefits.","description":"This Act is a substitute for Senate Bill No. 42 and Senate Substitute No. 1 for Senate Bill No. 42. Like Senate Bill No. 42 and Senate Substitute No. 1 for Senate Bill No. 42, this Act does all of the following:","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-05-02","last_action":"was introduced and adopted in lieu of SB 42","last_action_date":"2023-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB42/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130279","sponsor":"Darius Brown"},
{"bill_id":1713223,"bill_number":"SB46","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Missing Persons.","description":"According to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, an estimated 800,000 children are reported missing each year.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-09-21","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-09-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB46/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130220","sponsor":"Darius Brown"},
{"bill_id":1713293,"bill_number":"SB47","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Council On Libraries.","description":"This Act is the result of the Joint Legislative Oversight and Sunset Committee's review of the Council on Libraries (\"Council\"). This Act updates the Council's membership composition, defines quorum, and adds other standard provisions, including member compensation and removal.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-06-28","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-06-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB47/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130012","sponsor":"Kyra Hoffner"},
{"bill_id":1713365,"bill_number":"SB49","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Governor's Commission On Community And Volunteer Services.","description":"This Act is a result of the Joint Legislative Oversight and Sunset Committee's review of the Governor's Commission on Community and Volunteer Services (\"Commission\"). This Act does the following:","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-06-28","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-06-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB49/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130014","sponsor":"Kyra Hoffner"},
{"bill_id":1713432,"bill_number":"SB50","title":"An Act To Amend Title 2 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Advisory Council On Walkability And Pedestrian Awareness.","description":"This Act is a result of the Joint Legislative and Oversight Committee's review of the Advisory Council on Walkability and Pedestrian Awareness (\"Council\"). This Act codifies the Council, which was first established under Governor Ruth Ann Minner's Executive Order No. 83 (2006), disbanded in 2008, and re-established under Governor Jack Markell's Executive Order No. 54 (2015). This Act also updates the Council's membership, purpose, and goals to reflect current practices and needs.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-06-28","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-06-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB50/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130015","sponsor":"Kyra Hoffner"},
{"bill_id":1713502,"bill_number":"SB51","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Use Of Single-service Plastic Implements And Polystyrene Containers In Food Establishments.","description":"This Act prohibits food establishments from providing consumers with ready-to-eat food or beverages in polystyrene foam containers or with single-service plastic coffee stirrers, cocktail picks, or sandwich picks. It also prohibits food establishments from providing single-service plastic straws, unless requested by a consumer. These restrictions take effect on July 1, 2025.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-08-22","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-08-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB51/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130016","sponsor":"Charles Paradee"},
{"bill_id":1713573,"bill_number":"SB44","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Office Of New Americans.","description":"This Act establishes the Office of New Americans to help improve the lives and economic prosperity of new Americans who come to Delaware and of all Delawareans generally.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-17","last_action":"Amendment SA 1 to SB 44 - Introduced and Placed With Bill","last_action_date":"2024-05-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB44/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130009","sponsor":"Darius Brown"},
{"bill_id":1713646,"bill_number":"SB45","title":"An Act To Amend Title 19 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Unemployment Compensation.","description":"Under current Delaware law, if a labor dispute constitutes a lockout, employees are immediately eligible for unemployment benefits. Additionally, current law permits an individual to collect unemployment benefits beginning the third week of a labor dispute, other than a lockout.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-02-17","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (Labor) in Senate with 4 Favorable","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB45/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130010","sponsor":"Darius Brown"},
{"bill_id":1713715,"bill_number":"SB43","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Display Of Human Trafficking Public Awareness Signs.","description":"This Act is a substitute for Senate Bill No. 43. Both this Act and SB 43 add additional State facilities and categories of establishments to § 787 of Title 11 which would be required to display public awareness signs about human trafficking. The additional State facilities and categories are as follows:","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-09-14","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-09-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB43/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140494","sponsor":"Bryant Richardson"},
{"bill_id":1713782,"bill_number":"SB48","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Delaware Public Library Technology Assistance Act.","description":"This Act is a result of the Joint Legislative Oversight and Sunset Committee's review of the Council on Libraries. This Act repeals the Delaware Public Library Technology Assistance Act because Delaware Division of Libraries no longer issues technology grants.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-06-28","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-06-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB48/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130013","sponsor":"Kyra Hoffner"},
{"bill_id":1723708,"bill_number":"SB55","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Establishing The Delaware Rare Disease Advisory Council.","description":"This bill establishes the Delaware Rare Disease Advisory Council which, among other things, is intended to educate medical professionals, government agencies, legislators, and the public about rare diseases. There are about 7,000 known rare diseases, and they create major public health challenges. The Advisory Council is charged with engaging in activities intended to benefit rare disease patients in Delaware, including encouraging and securing funding for the development of new treatments for rare diseases.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-07-26","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-07-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB55/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130030","sponsor":"Nicole Poore"},
{"bill_id":1723782,"bill_number":"SB57","title":"An Act To Amend Title 15 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Presidential Electors.","description":"In Chiafalo v. Washington, 140 S.Ct. 2316 (2020), the United States Supreme Court made clear that states have the authority to remove or punish presidential electors who do not adhere to their obligation to vote faithfully for their parties candidates.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-06-09","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-06-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB57/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130032","sponsor":"Kyle Gay"},
{"bill_id":1723857,"bill_number":"SB52","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Sterile Needle And Syringe Exchange Program.","description":"This Act directs the States current needle exchange program to take a needs-based approach.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-08-09","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-08-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB52/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130023","sponsor":"Marie Pinkney"},
{"bill_id":1723932,"bill_number":"SB56","title":"An Act To Amend Title 26 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Public Service Commission.","description":"This is an omnibus bill that updates several aspects of the Delaware Public Utility Code, Title 26, including the following: (a) Expanding the public notice options for the Public Service Commission in order to reduce costs, increase transparency, and raise public awareness of Commission proceedings; (b) Amending the statute which sets the salary of Commissioners to provide for a salary as appropriated in the annual State Operating Budget; (c) Increasing the utility assessment rate; and (d) Eliminating references to the Water Supply Coordinating Council, which reached its sunset date of January 31, 2022.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-06-29","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-06-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB56/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130031","sponsor":"Stephanie Hansen"},
{"bill_id":1724009,"bill_number":"SB58","title":"An Act Relating To The Removal Of Copay Requirements For Delaware Families In Need.","description":"Since the COVID-19 public health emergency, the Department has not charged copays for Delaware Families earning up to 200% of the federal poverty level and has reimbursed purchase of care providers for 15 absent days per child per month. These practices have been successful in stabilizing families and providing early learning programs for Delaware's needy families and children.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-01","last_action":"Assigned to Finance Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2023-03-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB58/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130033","sponsor":"Sarah McBride"},
{"bill_id":1724090,"bill_number":"SB59","title":"An Act To Establish A Statewide Rate Of Purchase Of Care For Child Care Providers.","description":"This bill directs the Department to pay a statewide rate to all child care providers that is aligned with the New Castle County rate through existing program funds. This service provides support for families with children birth to 12 years of age with access to child care to enable the caretaker to hold a job, obtain training or meet the special needs of the parent or child. The bill would pay licensed child care providers statewide at the reimbursement rate of New Castle County as determined by the 2021 Delaware Local Child Care Market Rate Survey.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-01","last_action":"Assigned to Finance Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2023-03-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB59/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130034","sponsor":"Kyle Gay"},
{"bill_id":1724165,"bill_number":"SB4","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11, Title 13, And Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Criminal Justice System, Including Probation.","description":"This Act is a substitute for Senate Bill No. 4, replacing Senate Substitute No. 1 for Senate Bill No. 4. and Senate Substitute No. 2 for Senate Bill No. 4. Like Senate Bill No. 4, Senate Substitute No. 1, and Senate Substitute No. 2 for Senate Bill No. 4, this Act modernizes Delawares probation system, including by directing the courts, the Board of Parole, and the Bureau of Community Corrections to use the least restrictive probation and parole conditions and the most minimally intrusive reporting requirements necessary to achieve the goals of community supervision.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-06-06","last_action":"Amendment SA 1 to SS 3 - Introduced and Placed With Bill","last_action_date":"2024-06-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB4/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141523","sponsor":"Marie Pinkney"},
{"bill_id":1724243,"bill_number":"SB53","title":"An Act To Amend The Charter Of The Town Of Selbyville Relating To Elections.","description":"This Act amends the Charter of the Town of Selbyville (Selbyville) by doing all of the following:","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-01","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2023-03-01","committee":"Elections & Government Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB53/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130027","sponsor":"Gerald Hocker"},
{"bill_id":1724318,"bill_number":"SB54","title":"An Act To Amend Title 26 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Net Metering.","description":"This bill extends the effective date of certain provisions of Section 1014 of Title 26 of the Delaware Code for utilities regulated by the Public Service Commission.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-03-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB54/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130022","sponsor":"Stephanie Hansen"},
{"bill_id":1724996,"bill_number":"HB71","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Relating To The Lyme Disease Education Oversight Board.","description":"This bill clarifies that the goal and function of the Lyme Disease Education Oversight Board includes Lyme Disease and other tick-related diseases. This Act supersedes the previous sunset provision that established the Board in House Bill 291 from the 148th General Assembly (80 Del. Laws c. 402 § 1) and extends the Boards existence until 2032 unless otherwise provided by a subsequent act of the General Assembly.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-04-12","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB71/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130041","sponsor":"Peter Schwartzkopf"},
{"bill_id":1725014,"bill_number":"HB59","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Establishing A Program For The Installation Of Residential Drinking Water Purification Systems.","description":"This Act establishes a residential drinking water purification system program to be administered through the Department of Health and Social Services.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Not Worked in Committee","last_action_date":"2024-04-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB59/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130001","sponsor":"Bryan Shupe"},
{"bill_id":1725034,"bill_number":"HB73","title":"An Act To Amend Title 19 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Civil Actions To Recover Overpaid Unemployment Benefits.","description":"This House Substitute No. 1 for House Bill 73 provides a 5-year statute of limitations for the Department of Labor to bring civil actions to recover nonfraud overpayment debts and no period of limitations to recover fraud overpayment debts. This portion of the Substitute will apply to overpayment debts for which the statute of limitations has not yet run, which includes those that accrued less than 3 years prior to the enactment of this Act. This Substitute expressly codifies the current law that there is no deadline for the Department to collect overpayment debts by offset of future benefits, by state Department of Revenue offset or by federal Treasury offset of tax refunds, the last of which is mandated by federal law. Finally, this Substitute creates an overpayment waiver program, effective retroactively to the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, to give the Department authority to waive non-fraud overpayments of traditional unemployment benefits resulting from either Department error or claimants receiving certain low-income public assistance.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-09-14","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-09-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB73/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140622","sponsor":"Edward Osienski"},
{"bill_id":1725055,"bill_number":"HB74","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Mandatory Reporting Of Child Abuse.","description":"This Act abrogates the privilege between priest and penitent in a sacramental confession relating to child abuse and neglect. It requires priests to report child abuse and neglect or to give or accept evidence in a judicial proceeding relating to child abuse or neglect.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Judiciary Committee in House","last_action_date":"2023-03-02","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB74/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130044","sponsor":"Eric Morrison"},
{"bill_id":1725077,"bill_number":"HB85","title":"An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Special License Plates.","description":"This Act creates a special license plate for retired state legislators. This Act shall be known as \"The Senator Margaret Rose Henry Act\".","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-08-03","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-08-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB85/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130039","sponsor":"Stephanie Bolden"},
{"bill_id":1725098,"bill_number":"HB66","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Delaware Public Education Profiles.","description":"House Bill No. 66 adds required information to annual reports issued by the Department of Education (Department), currently known as School Performance Data Reports, and which are available on the Departments website as the Delaware Report Card.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-05-18","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (Education) in Senate with 2 Favorable, 6 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2023-06-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB66/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130311","sponsor":"Bryan Shupe"},
{"bill_id":1725116,"bill_number":"HB63","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Employment Of Pensioners.","description":"This bill allows pensioners to earn $50,000 (instead of $40,000) before incurring a $1.00 deduction to their state pension for every $2.00 earned over that amount.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-06-27","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-06-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB63/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130025","sponsor":"Timothy Dukes"},
{"bill_id":1725139,"bill_number":"HB62","title":"An Act To Amend Title 9 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Assessment Of Real Property.","description":"This Act requires that each county reassess the value of real property in the county at least once every 5 years. The first 5-year period starts when the reassessment currently being conducted by each county is completed.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-08-09","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-08-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB62/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130021","sponsor":"Madinah Wilson-Anton"},
{"bill_id":1725158,"bill_number":"HB69","title":"An Act To Amend Title 4 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Beer Gardens.","description":"This Act eliminates the requirement of a daily average of no less than 25 full time employees to operate a beer garden. Beer gardens are presently the only liquor establishments that have a statutory staffing requirement. This Act also includes beer gardens along with taprooms and taverns as establishments the Commissioner may deny a license if an existing same establishment is within 1200 feet, by accessible public road in an incorporated city or town, or 9/10 of a mile in an unincorporated or rural area.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-05-25","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-05-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB69/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130037","sponsor":"Sean Lynn"},
{"bill_id":1725181,"bill_number":"HB67","title":"An Act To Amend Title 30 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Realty Transfer Tax.","description":"This Act creates an exemption from the realty transfer tax if 1 or more of the individuals otherwise subject to this tax paid the realty transfer tax for a different transaction within the previous 12 months and files personal income taxes using the addresses of both properties subject to the realty transfer tax to meet the requirements to be that individual's place of abode under § 1103 of Title 30.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Tabled in Committee","last_action_date":"2023-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB67/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130029","sponsor":"Bryan Shupe"},
{"bill_id":1725202,"bill_number":"HB100","title":"An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Special License Plates.","description":"This substitute bill, which makes only technical changes to the original bill, creates a special license plate for the Delaware State Police which will be displayed on the active fleet at the discretion of the Superintendent of the State Police for the 100th Anniversary of the Division.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-04-26","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB100/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130062","sponsor":"Peter Schwartzkopf"},
{"bill_id":1725222,"bill_number":"HB72","title":"An Act To Amend Title 9 Of The Delaware Code Relating To County Bidding Thresholds.","description":"This bill raises the public bidding thresholds for procurement of goods, contractual services, professional services and public works contracts by county governments to match the bidding thresholds set forth by the State of Delawares Contracting and Purchasing Advisory Council or otherwise set forth by state law. Section 1 of this bill addresses the bidding thresholds set forth in 9 Del C. § 314. First, this bill removes subsection f, which exempted Kent County from subsection a, which will now apply to all counties. Second, this bill grants Sussex County the same power and authority with respect to sole source procurement, emergency needs, contract performance, multiple source contracting as granted to the State under Chapter 69 of Title 29, an authority already granted to the government of New Castle County and Kent County. Finally, this bill grants Sussex County the same power and authority as Kent County and New Castle County to grant contracts without requesting competitive bids and without awarding such contract to the lowest bidder when such contracts are for engineering, legal or other professional services requiring special skills or training. Section 2 of this bill modifies the procedure by which the Financial Officer of Sussex County may award public contracts and aligns it with the procurement procedure set forth in Section 1 of this bill.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-07-21","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-07-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB72/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130042","sponsor":"Sherry Dorsey Walker"},
{"bill_id":1725241,"bill_number":"HB80","title":"An Act To Amend Title 31 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Coverage Of Doula Services.","description":"This Act requires that doula services be covered by Medicaid in Delaware by January 1, 2024. It follows up on HB 343 from the 151st General Assembly which required the Division of Medicaid and Medical Assistance to submit a plan for implementing this coverage, and draws on that completed report.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-08-09","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-08-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB80/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130035","sponsor":"Melissa Minor-Brown"},
{"bill_id":1725263,"bill_number":"HB68","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Delaware Police Training Program.","description":"This Act clarifies former HB 148 from the 151st General Assembly by defining the start and end date of the 4 year lookback period that determines if a municipality, governmental unit, the University of Delaware, or Delaware State University is subject to reimbursement for an employees training expenses when the employee is hired by another municipality, governmental unit, the University of Delaware, or Delaware State University.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-06-27","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-06-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB68/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130036","sponsor":"Paul Baumbach"},
{"bill_id":1725282,"bill_number":"HB64","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Health Care Insurance And Retirement Benefits.","description":"This bill authorizes coverage for the spouse of a survivor who qualified to receive a deceased pensioner's retirement benefits prior to May 15, 2012.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Tabled in Committee","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB64/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130026","sponsor":"Michael Ramone"},
{"bill_id":1725302,"bill_number":"HB61","title":"An Act To Amend Title 25 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Delaware Manufactured Home Relocation Authority.","description":"The Delaware Manufactured Home Relocation Authority administers the Delaware Manufactured Home Relocation Trust Fund. This Act provides members of the board of directors of the Delaware Manufactured Home Relocation Authority with $100 in compensation for each Board meeting a member attends. This compensation may only be paid from money appropriated by the General Assembly for this purpose.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-04-26","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB61/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130018","sponsor":"Paul Baumbach"},
{"bill_id":1728923,"bill_number":"SCR13","title":"Directing The Department Of Education To Review And Provide Recommendations On Mandatory Educator Trainings.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution requests the Department of Education conduct a review of mandatory trainings for educators and report back to the General Assembly their findings and recommendations.","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2023-03-08","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2023-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR13/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130050","sponsor":"Laura Sturgeon"},
{"bill_id":1729007,"bill_number":"HCR9","title":"Designating March 2023 As Womens History Month In Delaware And Honoring The Leadership And Achievements Of Women Throughout Our States Rich History.","description":"This resolution designates March 2023 as Womens History Month in Delaware to raise awareness and celebrate the contributions of women in our society, and for the greater good of our nation.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2023-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR9/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130046","sponsor":"Valerie Longhurst"},
{"bill_id":1729091,"bill_number":"SR10","title":"Recognizing Senator Nicole Poore, Her Son Luke Poore, And Their Family For Historic Success In Delaware Wrestling.","description":"This resolution recognizes Senator Nicole Poore, her son Luke Poore, and the entire Poore wrestling family for historic success in Delaware wrestling.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2023-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SR10/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130054","sponsor":"Bryan Townsend"},
{"bill_id":1729175,"bill_number":"HCR8","title":"Requesting The Delaware State Fire School To Develop A Program For The Disposal Of Aqueous Film Forming Foam Currently In The Possession Of The State Of Delaware Fire Companies And Departments.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution requests the Delaware State Fire School propose a plan for the safe disposal of aqueous film forming foam (AFFF), due to the per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) they contain from Delaware Fire Departments and companies. The Delaware State Fire School is to provide a report to the President Pro Tempore, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Office of the Controller General, and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget. The report is also to include the cost of disposal and the cost to obtain safe, viable, alternatives. The concept would be to fund this disposal foam and remove it from the Delaware Fire Service by a one-time exchange of this foam voluntarily and allowing the Fire Service the opportunity to replace AFFF with a new compliant supply at no cost to them. This report would establish a cost line item for the 2023-24 Bond Bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2023-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR8/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130020","sponsor":"Daniel Short"},
{"bill_id":1729256,"bill_number":"HB77","title":"An Act Concurring In A Proposed Amendment To § 3, Article Ii Of The Delaware Constitution Relating To The Residency Of The Members Of The General Assembly.","description":"This Act is the second leg of a constitutional amendment to the Delaware Constitution that would require legislators to remain domiciled in the districts they represent for the entirety of their term of office. The first leg of this constitutional amendment was House Bill No. 395 of the 151st General Assembly, published in Chapter 362 of Volume 83 of the Laws of Delaware. On passage of this second leg by this General Assembly this amendment will become part of the Delaware Constitution.","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2023-04-06","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2023-04-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB77/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130048","sponsor":"Kevin Hensley"},
{"bill_id":1729339,"bill_number":"HB78","title":"An Act To Amend Title 21 And Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Catalytic Converters.","description":"This Act updates the definition of a catalytic converter and limits the purchase or sale of a catalytic converter to a licensed automotive recycler or licensed scrap metal processor, and their respective employees and agents. The Act prohibits minors from selling catalytic converters. The Act specifies the amount of time the catalytic converter must be held before sale as well as what contact information must be obtained from the purchaser and seller as well as identification information on the catalytic converter and requires the information be maintained for 1 year. The Act places a 48 hour hold on payments and limits payment form to checks and limits the time of day and location for the sale of a catalytic converter. The Act requires the licensed sellers to make the purchasers and sellers contact information available to the police. This Act makes a catalytic converter, in violation of this chapter, considered contraband and, possession thereof, subject to seizure and forfeiture. This Act is for the purpose of regulating the purchase and sale of catalytic converters and for the purpose of assisting law enforcement in response to the high level of catalytic converter theft that has occurred in Delaware. This Act also makes technical changes to conform existing law to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-09-11","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-09-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB78/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130053","sponsor":"Eric Morrison"},
{"bill_id":1729525,"bill_number":"SB60","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To School Employee Leave.","description":"This Act provides teachers and other school employees with the same protection to be absent without a loss of pay as State merit employees for all of the following reasons:","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-04-26","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB60/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130051","sponsor":"Laura Sturgeon"},
{"bill_id":1729707,"bill_number":"SB61","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Absences Of School Employees.","description":"Teachers and other school employees (school employees) do not accrue annual leave that can be used on a flexible basis. Under current law, school employees may only use 3 days of sick leave for personal reasons and may be absent for 5 days after the death of an immediate family member and for 1 day only, on the day of the funeral, after the death of a near relative.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-07-26","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-07-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB61/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130049","sponsor":"Laura Sturgeon"},
{"bill_id":1730457,"bill_number":"HCR13","title":"Recognizing The Month Of March 2023 As National Developmental Disability Month In Delaware.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution recognizes the month of March 2023 as \"National Developmental Disability Month\" in Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-08","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2023-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR13/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130059","sponsor":"DeShanna Neal"},
{"bill_id":1730617,"bill_number":"HB79","title":"An Act To Amend Title 10 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Delinquency And Criminal Proceedings Involving Children.","description":"In 2022, the General Assembly passed HB115, which prohibits the criminal prosecution of children under the age of 12 and limits proceeding against a minor as an adult to a narrow set of serious crimes alleged to have been committed by children 16 or older. This Act clarifies that children under 12 may not be arrested or detained pending adjudication, except where the alleged crime is one of the enumerated exceptions, and aligns other language in Title 10 with the limitations on transfer of children from Family to Superior Court.","status_desc":"Stricken","status_date":"2023-03-08","last_action":"Stricken in House","last_action_date":"2023-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB79/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130061","sponsor":"Nnamdi Chukwuocha"},
{"bill_id":1730779,"bill_number":"HCR12","title":"Designating March 8th, 2023 As International Womens Day In Delaware.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution designates March 8th, 2023 as International Womens Day in Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-08","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2023-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR12/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130060","sponsor":"Madinah Wilson-Anton"},
{"bill_id":1731976,"bill_number":"HB81","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Charter School Student Transportation.","description":"This Act makes clear that a school district may deny a request from a charter school to have the school district where the charter school is located to transport students residing in that district. If the school district denies the request, the charter school is to receive the payment provided by the State under existing law.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-05-12","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB81/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130066","sponsor":"Kimberly Williams"},
{"bill_id":1732138,"bill_number":"SR11","title":"Urging Our Federal Delegation To Support Legislation To Deschedule Marijuana.","description":"This Senate Resolution urges our federal delegation to support legislation to deschedule marijuana.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-09","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 15 YES 1 NO 4 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SR11/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130068","sponsor":"Eric Buckson"},
{"bill_id":1732291,"bill_number":"HCR11","title":"Recognizing March 2023 As Social Work Month In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This Resolution recognizes the pertinent work of social workers throughout Delaware and the entire country, encourages the creation and expansion of Social Work programs, and recognizes March 2023 as Social Work Month in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-09","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR11/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130047","sponsor":"Nnamdi Chukwuocha"},
{"bill_id":1732504,"bill_number":"SB63","title":"An Act To Amend Title 9 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Farms.","description":"This bill updates the criteria for agriculture, horticulture, or forestry land use.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-04-06","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-04-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB63/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130069","sponsor":"David Lawson"},
{"bill_id":1732564,"bill_number":"SB64","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The State Lottery.","description":"This Act promotes increased capital investment at Delaware casinos by restructuring the table games licensing fee reduction currently received by video lottery agents to allow capital investments greater than the minimum amounts required under § 4815(b)(3)a. of Title 29 of the Delaware Code to count toward the allowable license fee reductions. For ease of administration, this Act also aligns time periods for both table games and video lottery calculations.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-05-25","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-05-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB64/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130071","sponsor":"Charles Paradee"},
{"bill_id":1732618,"bill_number":"HCR14","title":"Recognizing March 10th As Harriet Tubman Day.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution recognizes March 10th as \"Harriet Tubman Day\".","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-09","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR14/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130065","sponsor":"Sherry Dorsey Walker"},
{"bill_id":1732675,"bill_number":"SB62","title":"An Act To Amend Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Travel Insurance.","description":"This Act makes minor changes to licensing and registration of limited lines travel insurance producers and travel retailers and establishes a comprehensive framework for the sale and marketing of travel insurance. Specifically, the legislation establishes uniform meanings of key terms; allows travel products to continue to be offered in a manner that provides a seamless consumer experience and cost-saving efficiencies; clarifies impermissible and prohibited sales practices, and the applicability of the states unfair trade practices law; requires several consumer disclosures; clarifies that travel insurance may be sold via individual, group, or blanket policies; clarifies current practice with respect to premium taxes; and clarifies that travel insurance is generally classified and filed as an inland marine line of insurance.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-05-31","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB62/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130067","sponsor":"Spiros Mantzavinos"},
{"bill_id":1732729,"bill_number":"SB3","title":"An Act Proposing An Amendment To Article V Of The Delaware Constitution Relating To Voting.","description":"This Act is the first leg of a constitutional amendment to eliminate the limitations on when an individual may vote absentee and authorizes the General Assembly to enact general laws providing the circumstances, rules, and procedures for absentee voting in this State. This Act is in response to the Supreme Courts decision in Albence v. Higgins, 2022 Del. LEXIS 377 (Del. 2022).","status_desc":"Failed","status_date":"2024-06-13","last_action":"Defeated By House. Votes: 25 YES 10 NO 6 NOT VOTING","last_action_date":"2024-06-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB3/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130070","sponsor":"Darius Brown"},
{"bill_id":1739932,"bill_number":"SCR11","title":"Recognizing March 18, 2023 As National Public Defense Day.","description":"This Resolution recognizes March 18, 2023, as National Public Defense Day.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-14","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2023-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR11/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130076","sponsor":"Bryan Townsend"},
{"bill_id":1739963,"bill_number":"HCR15","title":"Designating March 14, 2023 As \"equal Pay Day\" In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This House Concurrent Resolution designates March 14, 2023 as \"Equal Pay Day\" in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-14","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2023-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR15/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130081","sponsor":"Stephanie Bolden"},
{"bill_id":1739995,"bill_number":"HCR16","title":"Directing The Delaware Department Of Education To Issue A Report Analyzing The Benefits Of Virtual Learning In A Post-covid Learning Environment.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution directs the Department of Education to issue a report assessing the advantages and disadvantages of virtual learning for kindergarten through grade 12 students in a post-COVID learning environment, to include a review of all current virtual learning options in the State.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-14","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2023-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR16/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130078","sponsor":"Kimberly Williams"},
{"bill_id":1740028,"bill_number":"HR7","title":"Relating To The Temporary Rules Of The House Of Representatives Of The 152nd General Assembly Of The State Of Delaware.","description":"This amendment to the House Rules requires a three-fifths vote of the members of the House in order to suspend the House Rules.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-14","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Rules Committee in House","last_action_date":"2023-03-14","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HR7/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130077","sponsor":"Jeffrey Spiegelman"},
{"bill_id":1740057,"bill_number":"SCR12","title":"Declaring Gun Violence A Public Health Crisis.","description":"This Senate Concurrent Resolution declares that gun violence is a public health crisis, that ending the gun violence devastating Delaware is a policy priority, and supporting policy and legislative solutions that will make schools safe, confront armed hate and extremism, prevent suicide, and center and support survivors of gun violence.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-14","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2023-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR12/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130007","sponsor":"Marie Pinkney"},
{"bill_id":1740090,"bill_number":"HB82","title":"An Act To Amend Title 15 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Communication Of Election Information.","description":"This Act requires the Department of Elections to biennially mail a notice to all registered voters informing the registrant of their polling place and containing the following additional information: a brief description of all available methods of voting; the dates and times on which the general and any primary election will be held; deadlines for voter registration for each election and for party changes before a primary; and a brief outline of procedures and requirements and polling places and early voting sites. If the notice is returned as undeliverable the Department is directed to follow a procedure already set forth in Code for attempting to update and verify voting registration records. The notice is to be mailed not later than 30 days before the state primary election.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-09-11","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-09-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB82/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130079","sponsor":"Krista Griffith"},
{"bill_id":1740121,"bill_number":"SCR14","title":"Recognizing March 14, 2023, As \"pi Day\" In Delaware.","description":"This Senate Concurrent Resolution designates March 14, 2023, as Pi Day in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-14","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2023-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR14/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130075","sponsor":"Marie Pinkney"},
{"bill_id":1740150,"bill_number":"HB83","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Oral Health Screenings.","description":"This Act requires every public school and charter school to provide students enrolled in kindergarten with an oral health screening by the last student attendance day of each school year. Notification to the parent or guardian must be done and a copy of the oral health screening results sent home. A referral to a dentist, if required, will be provided by the Bureau of Oral Health and Dental Services. The Division of Public Health (DPH), through the Delaware Smile Check Program, offers school-based oral screenings, at no cost to the school districts, schools, including charter schools, or the students. This Substitute Bill takes out the requirement to advise teachers of the results of the oral health screenings, including Special Education Coordinators and Educational Diagnosticians of students with an IEP. This Substitute Bill also removes any follow-up requirements, by the school, with the students parent or guardian. The Substitute Bill also makes the school requirements, under this Act, contingent on the Delaware Smile Check Program remaining in effect or a comparable program to provide free oral health screenings to all enrolled kindergarten students. This Act takes effect for the 2024-2025 school year.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-08-03","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-08-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB83/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130257","sponsor":"Kimberly Williams"},
{"bill_id":1742269,"bill_number":"HB84","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Enforcement Of Laws For Protection And Control Of Animals And Barking Dogs.","description":"This Act clarifies that police officers shall assist the Office of Animal Welfare and Department of Agriculture, as occasion requires, in enforcement of all laws for protection and control of animals. The Act prohibits the owner or person in possession or control of a dog from allowing the dog to bark for an extended period, defined as continuously for 15 minutes or more, or intermittently for 30 minutes or more. The Act exempts barking dogs if someone is trespassing on private property where the dog is located. The Act also exempts animal shelters, pet stores grooming facilities, veterinary offices and animal clinics. The Act also transfers the authority to impose and collect fines and penalties, for violations of laws relating to protection and control of animals, under this title to the enforcing agency. This Act takes effect on January 1, 2024.","status_desc":"Stricken","status_date":"2023-03-15","last_action":"Stricken in House","last_action_date":"2023-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB84/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130085","sponsor":"Eric Morrison"},
{"bill_id":1742369,"bill_number":"HR8","title":"Amending The Temporary Rules Of The House Of Representatives Of The 152nd General Assembly.","description":"This Resolution amends the Temporary Rules of the House of Representatives of the 152nd General Assembly to require legislation assigned to a committee be acted on by the committee unless the House prime sponsor or floor manager of the legislation requests the committee to not act on the legislation. If the legislation is not acted on by the committee within 12 legislative days, the legislation must be placed on the agenda for the committees next meeting time assigned under Rule 33(a) or a date agreed to by the Chair of the committee and the House prime sponsor or floor manager of the legislation and must be heard and acted on at that meeting. The Chief Clerk shall send notice of legislation reaching its twelfth legislative day in committee without action to the Chair of the committee and the House prime sponsor or floor manager of the legislation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-15","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Rules Committee in House","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HR8/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130090","sponsor":"Bryan Shupe"},
{"bill_id":1743131,"bill_number":"SCR15","title":"Proclaiming The Month Of April 2023 As Sikh Awareness And Appreciation Month In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This Senate Concurrent Resolution proclaims the month of April 2023 as Sikh Awareness and Appreciation Month in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-16","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2023-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR15/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130100","sponsor":"Bryan Townsend"},
{"bill_id":1743156,"bill_number":"HB90","title":"An Act To Amend Title 6 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Medical Debt.","description":"This Act requires large health-care facilities to provide information to uninsured patients regarding eligibility and the application process for medical assistance. Information must be provided at the time of service or prior to discharge, and again with each billing statement. When patients receive emergency care, information must be provided within 5 days of discharge.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-16","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce Committee in House","last_action_date":"2023-03-16","committee":"Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB90/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130096","sponsor":"Kimberly Williams"},
{"bill_id":1743187,"bill_number":"HCR25","title":"Commemorating The 25th Anniversary Of The Good Friday Agreement And Celebration Of St. Patrick's Day.","description":"This concurrent resolution commemorates the 25th Anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement and celebrates St. Patrick's Day.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-16","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2023-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR25/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130084","sponsor":"Sean Lynn"},
{"bill_id":1743215,"bill_number":"HCR20","title":"Requesting The Delaware State Fire School To Develop A Program For The Disposal Of Aqueous Film Forming Foam Currently In The Possession Of The State Of Delaware Fire Companies And Departments.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution requests the Delaware State Fire School propose a plan for the safe disposal of aqueous film forming foam (AFFF), due to the per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) they contain from Delaware Fire Departments and companies. The Delaware State Fire School is to provide a report to the President Pro Tempore, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Office of the Controller General, and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget. The report is also to include the cost of disposal and the cost to obtain safe, viable, alternatives. The concept would be to fund this disposal foam and remove it from the Delaware Fire Service by a one-time exchange of this foam voluntarily and allowing the Fire Service the opportunity to replace AFFF with a new compliant supply at no cost to them.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-16","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2023-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR20/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130092","sponsor":"Daniel Short"},
{"bill_id":1743244,"bill_number":"HCR17","title":"Recognizing March 21, 2023 \"rock Your Socks For World Down Syndrome Day.\"","description":"This House Concurrent Resolution designates the 21st day of the Month of March, 2023 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":"2023-03-16","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2023-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR17/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130073","sponsor":"Krista Griffith"},
{"bill_id":1743278,"bill_number":"SCR20","title":"Recognizing March 25th As \"greek Independence Day\" In Delaware.","description":"This resolution recognizes March 25th as Greek Independence Day in Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-16","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2023-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR20/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130093","sponsor":"Spiros Mantzavinos"},
{"bill_id":1743308,"bill_number":"HCR19","title":"Recognizing The Easterseals/cai Volleyball Challenge And The Volleyball Ambassador, Carolyn Jerzak In The 17th Year Of Democrat And Republican Team Participation.","description":"This resolution recognizes the Easterseals/CAI Volleyball Challenge occurring March 25 at William Penn High School and March 26 at Delaware State University, an event that raises funds for an organization providing services and support to Delawareans with disabilities and senior citizens and their families.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-16","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2023-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR19/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130091","sponsor":"Valerie Longhurst"},
{"bill_id":1743343,"bill_number":"HCR18","title":"Designating March 23, 2023 As National Atheists Day In Delaware.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution designates March 23, 2023 as National Atheists' Day in Delaware.","status_desc":"Failed","status_date":"2023-03-16","last_action":"Defeated By House. Votes: 11 YES 26 NO 2 NOT VOTING 2 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2023-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR18/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130083","sponsor":"Eric Morrison"},
{"bill_id":1743377,"bill_number":"SB8","title":"An Act To Amend Title 6 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Medical Debt.","description":"This Act is the second substitute for Senate Bill No. 8. Like Senate Bill No. 8 and its first substitute, this Act protects patients from unfair debt collection practices for medical debt, including prohibiting large health care facilities from charging interest and late fees, requiring facilities to offer reasonable payment plans, limiting the sale of debt to debt collectors unless an agreement is made to keep protections in place, providing minimum time before certain collections actions may be taken, limiting liability for the medical debt of others, and preventing the reporting of medical debt to consumer credit reporting agencies for at least one year after the debt was incurred. Violations of the provisions of this Act are considered Prohibited Trade Practices and Consumer Fraud violations. Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill No. 8 differed from Senate Bill No. 8 as it required large health-care facilities to provide information to uninsured patients regarding eligibility and the application process for medical assistance. This information must be provided at the time of service or prior to discharge and again with each billing statement. It also created a minimum threshold for eligibility for payment plans, and it reduced the timeframe in which a bill under a payment plan may be first due. The first substitute also defined medical assistance and time of service, which were not defined in Senate Bill No. 8.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-09-11","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-09-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB8/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140603","sponsor":"Spiros Mantzavinos"},
{"bill_id":1743607,"bill_number":"HB87","title":"An Act To Amend Title 3 Of The Delaware Code Relating To A Delaware Agricultural Production Insurance Assistance Program.","description":"This Act establishes the Delaware Agricultural Production Assistance Program. The Program will provide a subsidy of up to 30% of the premium for eligible producers multi-peril crop insurance premium, or whole farm revenue protection premium up to a maximum of $10.00 per acre. The subsidy would be directly paid by the Delaware Department of Agriculture to the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation on behalf of Delaware eligible producers. The Department would administer the Program. The Act requires the Department to provide an annual Report to the Chairs of the House and Senate Agriculture Committees.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-07-25","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-07-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB87/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130101","sponsor":"William Carson"},
{"bill_id":1743623,"bill_number":"HB88","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Candidacy For School Board Member.","description":"Under Senate Substitute No. 2 for Senate Bill No. 78 (151st), the Commissioner of Elections (Commissioner) must determine that an individual does not have any disqualifying convictions before the individual can be a candidate for election to a school board. This Act clarifies that an individual who meets the filing deadline for candidates for a school board election are provisional candidates until the Commissioner determines if the individual is eligible to be a candidate and requires the Commissioner to disclose the names of provisional candidates.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-05-12","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB88/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130099","sponsor":"Paul Baumbach"},
{"bill_id":1743638,"bill_number":"HB89","title":"An Act To Amend Title 30 Of The Delaware Code And Chapter 118 Of Volume 83 Of The Laws Of Delaware Relating To Personal Income Taxes.","description":"Section 1 of this Act increases the standard deduction for personal income tax purposes of resident individuals and spouses of this State for tax years beginning after December 31, 2023. Section 3 of this Act increases the monetary filing thresholds resulting from the increases the standard deduction under Section 1.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-04-04","last_action":"Amendment SA 2 to HB 89 - Introduced and Placed With Bill","last_action_date":"2023-06-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB89/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130098","sponsor":"Paul Baumbach"},
{"bill_id":1743650,"bill_number":"HB86","title":"An Act To Amend Titles 13 And 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Representation Of Indigent Persons In Civil Proceedings.","description":"This Act establishes a right to counsel for indigent parents in DSCYF custody proceedings. Parent representation will primarily be provided by a legal services entity contracted with the Family Court, but may also be provided by the Office of Defense Services or a private attorney appointed by the Court.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-10-25","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-10-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB86/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130094","sponsor":"Krista Griffith"},
{"bill_id":1746115,"bill_number":"SB66","title":"An Act To Amend Title 20 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Public Health Emergency Planning Commission.","description":"This Act adds the Senate Minority Leader and the House Minority Leader as members of the Public Health Emergency Planning Commission (Commission).","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-09-14","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-09-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB66/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130104","sponsor":"Eric Buckson"},
{"bill_id":1746172,"bill_number":"SB67","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Misconduct By Public Officials.","description":"This Act updates the crime of official misconduct to ensure appropriate accountability of public servants who abuse their positions of power and public trust. The statute establishes a grade in the penalty for the official misconduct to be commensurate to the gravity of the misconduct. In addition, this statute conforms the discrimination language to the language used in the Hate Crimes statute. It also makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-09-21","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-09-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB67/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130107","sponsor":"Sarah McBride"},
{"bill_id":1746227,"bill_number":"SB65","title":"An Act To Amend Title 10 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Expenditure Of Real Estate Transfer Tax Proceeds.","description":"This bill adds workforce and affordable housing programs to the current list of realty transfer tax eligible expenditures for New Castle, Kent, and Sussex Counties.","status_desc":"Stricken","status_date":"2023-03-23","last_action":"Stricken in Senate","last_action_date":"2023-06-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB65/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130103","sponsor":"Eric Buckson"},
{"bill_id":1747036,"bill_number":"HB92","title":"An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Rules Of The Road.","description":"This Act requires drivers to change lanes or reduce their speed while approaching a stationary vehicle displaying warning signals, including vehicle hazard warning lights, road flares, traffic cones, cautions signs, or any non-vehicular warning signs.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-06-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB92/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130115","sponsor":"William Carson"},
{"bill_id":1747083,"bill_number":"HB114","title":"An Act To Amend Titles 16 And 25 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Recovery Housing.","description":"Substance use disorder constitutes a severe threat to the health and welfare of the citizens of Delaware. Recovery residences address the needs of individuals in recovery from substance use disorder by providing a safe and healthy living environment and a community of supportive recovering peers to which residents are accountable. Recovery residences support the recovery of individuals with substance use disorder and help prevent relapse, criminal justice system involvement, and overdose. Ensuring the certification of recovery residences according to nationally recognized evidence-based standards protects residents and communities from the harm caused by poorly managed or fraudulent recovery residences.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-08-01","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-08-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB114/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140465","sponsor":"Kerri Harris"},
{"bill_id":1747132,"bill_number":"HB91","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Offenses Involving Property.","description":"This Act creates a new offense of Aggravated Criminal Mischief with enhanced penalties (class D felony) applicable when an individual knowingly damages or tampers with critical utility infrastructure intending to disrupt utility services. In recent years, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the FBI have issued repeated warnings about domestic terrorists and extremist groups targeting critical utility infrastructure. Bulletins issued through DHS National Terrorism Advisory System in 2022 warned of a heightened threat environment based, in part, on continued calls for violence directed at U.S. critical infrastructure. Physical and computerized attacks on electric utility equipment have reached a 10-year high in 2022. Recent attacks in Washington and North Carolina have caused substantial outages and damage to the power grids in both states.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB91/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130114","sponsor":"William Bush"},
{"bill_id":1747844,"bill_number":"SCR21","title":"Designating June 9, 2023, As \"freshwater Wetlands Day\" In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This Senate Concurrent Resolution designates June 9, 2023, as \"Freshwater Wetlands Day\" in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-06-06","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2023-06-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR21/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130106","sponsor":"Stephanie Hansen"},
{"bill_id":1748688,"bill_number":"HCR23","title":"In Celebration Of The 85th Anniversary Of The Claymont Lions Club.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution recognizes 2023 as the 85th Anniversary of the founding of the Claymont Lions Club.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-28","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2023-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR23/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130124","sponsor":"Larry Lambert"},
{"bill_id":1748739,"bill_number":"HB95","title":"An Act To Amend Title 13 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Companion Animals In The Disposition Of Marital Property.","description":"This Act requires Family Court to award possession and provide for the care of companion animals when dividing marital property after considering the well-being of the companion animal.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-06-27","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-06-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB95/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130129","sponsor":"Krista Griffith"},
{"bill_id":1748794,"bill_number":"HCR21","title":"Recognizing March 24, 2023 As Women And Girls In Stem Day In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This concurrent resolution designates March 24, 2023 as Women and Girls in STEM Day in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-28","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2023-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR21/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130095","sponsor":"Krista Griffith"},
{"bill_id":1748847,"bill_number":"SCR22","title":"Designating March 26, 2023, As \"epilepsy Awareness Day\" In Delaware.","description":"This resolution designates March 26, 2023, as \"Epilepsy Awareness Day\" in Delaware and calls upon State agencies and the people of Delaware to undertake suitable efforts to increase epilepsy awareness.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-28","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2023-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR22/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130108","sponsor":"Kyra Hoffner"},
{"bill_id":1748902,"bill_number":"HB94","title":"An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Use Of Electronic Speed Enforcement Devices.","description":"The expectation for speed enforcement, under Delaware's Motor Vehicle statute, are Delaware's law enforcement agencies. It is not always possible for law enforcement officers to effectively enforce the speed limitations due to a number of factors, including, but not limited to, officer availability and safety. The original Act enabled the State, as well as counties and municipalities to more effectively enforce speed limits on roads in a residential district in which a Department of Transportation study, no more than 1 year old, documents that the 85th percentile speed on the road is 5 miles per hour or more than the posted speed limit or the road is in a designated work zone. For a violation to occur a motor vehicle must exceed the posted speed limit by 11 miles per hour or more. This Act would impose only civil penalties for violations and does not impose points on the owner or operators drivers license. Jurisdiction for adjudicating alleged violations would be in the Justice of the Peace Court and there would only be a right of appeal to the Court of Common Pleas if the penalty exceeds $100. Any excess revenue not used for administration of the system, will be managed by the Office of Highway Safety and used only for purposes of education, enforcement, engineering and administration. This Act will sunset in 5 years if not extended by a subsequent act by the General Assembly.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-06-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB94/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140540","sponsor":"Edward Osienski"},
{"bill_id":1748953,"bill_number":"HB93","title":"An Act To Amend Title 15 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Municipal Elections.","description":"In January 2021, of the 57 incorporated municipalities in this State, the following 12 municipalities had an agreement with the Department of Elections to use the States Voter Registration System to determine if a resident of the municipality is eligible to vote in a municipal election: Camden, Delaware City, Dover, Elsmere, Georgetown, Harrington, New Castle, Newark, Smyrna, Townsend, Wilmington, and Wyoming. Since January 2021, the General Assembly has adopted charter changes authorizing Laurel, Lewes, Milton, and Seaford to use the States Voter Registration System, and Milford adopted an ordinance to do so. The residents of the remaining municipalities are required to register with the municipality before voting in a municipal election.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-28","last_action":"Motion to Release Failed","last_action_date":"2023-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB93/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130126","sponsor":"Bryan Shupe"},
{"bill_id":1749003,"bill_number":"HCR22","title":"Recognizing The 4th Thursday In March As National Tuskegee Airmen Commemoration Day.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution supports Congressional efforts to proclaim the 4th Thursday in March a National Tuskegee Airmen Commemoration Day.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-28","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2023-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR22/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130120","sponsor":"Sherry Dorsey Walker"},
{"bill_id":1749011,"bill_number":"SB69","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Exemption From The Delaware Child Care Act For Sectarian Or Religious Institutions.","description":"In 2021, the General Assembly enacted a law, Chapter 249 of Volume 83 of the Laws of Delaware (Senate Bill 169 of the 151st General Assembly) to update and expand the definition of child care to include early education programs for children below the grade of kindergarten that are operated by public or private schools, including sectarian or religious institutions. This law takes effect on July 1, 2024.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-28","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Education Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2023-03-28","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB69/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130116","sponsor":"David Wilson"},
{"bill_id":1749051,"bill_number":"SB70","title":"An Act To Amend Title 10 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Animals In Protection From Abuse Proceedings.","description":"This Act adds the following acts against a person's companion animal or service animal to the definition of abuse for protection from abuse proceedings:","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-06-27","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-06-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB70/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130128","sponsor":"Nicole Poore"},
{"bill_id":1749096,"bill_number":"SB71","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Reporting Suspected Animal Cruelty.","description":"This Act requires law-enforcement agencies, the Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families, and the Department of Justice to report suspected animal cruelty to the Office of Animal Welfare that is discovered while performing their responsibilities in child welfare cases. This Act also provides immunity to people who in good faith, report suspected animal cruelty.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-06-27","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-06-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB71/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130127","sponsor":"Stephanie Hansen"},
{"bill_id":1749416,"bill_number":"HCR27","title":"Designating The Week Of February 27- March 3, 2023 As Public Schools Week And Honoring Delawares Educators And Staff.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution designates the week of February 27-March 3, 2023 PUBLIC SCHOOLS WEEK and commends the hard work of educators and staff. It also calls upon Delawareans to support public schools.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-29","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR27/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130118","sponsor":"Kimberly Williams"},
{"bill_id":1749462,"bill_number":"HB98","title":"An Act To Amend Titles 7 And 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Notice Requirements For Dnrec Permits.","description":"This Act creates certain uniform, minimum requirements for public notice related to permits and permit renewals issued by the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control. In particular, the notice must include instructions for electronic submission of public comment or request for hearing, the permit application to which the notice applies must be available electronically and a link to a page where the application may be accessed electronically shall be provided in the text of the notice, a copy of the notice shall be posted on the Department's website in addition to whatever other means of delivery is required for the notice, and elected officials whose district includes the location of the permitted activity must be individually notified by e-mail. Where the application materials are too voluminous to post online the Department may provide instructions for alternative access.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-07-21","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-07-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB98/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140482","sponsor":"Kimberly Williams"},
{"bill_id":1749509,"bill_number":"HB96","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Voting In School Elections.","description":"This Act reduces the eligible age of a citizen to vote in school board elections for purposes of electing members to the school board from 18 years old to 16 years old. For all other public school elections, which includes referendums, the minimum voting age remains 18 years old. This Act also adds a driver education learners permit, Level 1 learners permit, and school transcript to the list of documents that may be presented to determine identification, and residence in the school district, in order to vote. This Act also makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual. This Act will take effect January 1 after its enactment into law.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-29","last_action":"Tabled in Committee","last_action_date":"2023-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB96/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130133","sponsor":"Eric Morrison"},
{"bill_id":1749554,"bill_number":"HCR29","title":"Recognizing March 8, 2023 As National Women-owned Small Business Day.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution recognizes March 8, 2023, as \"National Women-Owned Small Business Day\" in Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-29","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR29/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130125","sponsor":"Bryan Shupe"},
{"bill_id":1749602,"bill_number":"HCR26","title":"Recognizing March 2023, As Problem Gambling Awareness Month.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution recognizes March 2023, as PROBLEM GAMBLING AWARENESS MONTH in the State of Delaware and calls on all Delawareans to support the National Council on Problem Gambling and the Delaware Council on Gambling Problems, Inc. in their efforts to Have the conversation with friends, family, patients, and clients about gambling addiction.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-29","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR26/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130117","sponsor":"Paul Baumbach"},
{"bill_id":1749648,"bill_number":"HB97","title":"An Act To Amend Title 19 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Delaware Contractor Registration Act And Decreasing The Contractor Registration Fee For Certain Contractors.","description":"This Act decreases the Contractor Registration Fee for contractors who do not have a state contract and have 3 or less employees. This Act is to become effective July 1, 2024.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-29","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Labor Committee in House","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":"Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB97/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130137","sponsor":"Ronald Gray"},
{"bill_id":1749702,"bill_number":"SCR23","title":"Recognizing March 29, 2023, As \"national Vietnam War Veterans Day In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This Senate Concurrent Resolution recognizes March 29, 2023, as \"National Vietnam War Veterans Day\" in Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-29","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2023-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR23/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130131","sponsor":"David Lawson"},
{"bill_id":1749722,"bill_number":"SCR19","title":"Establishing The Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association (diaa) Task Force.","description":"This concurrent resolution establishes the Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association (DIAA) Task Force.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-29","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2023-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR19/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130089","sponsor":"Nicole Poore"},
{"bill_id":1749740,"bill_number":"SCR16","title":"Recognizing The Month Of March 2023 As Kidney Month In Delaware.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution recognizes March 2023 as \"Kidney Month\" in Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-29","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2023-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR16/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130086","sponsor":"Nicole Poore"},
{"bill_id":1749762,"bill_number":"SCR17","title":"Recognizing March 2023 As \"colorectal Cancer Awareness Month\" In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This Senate Concurrent Resolution recognizes March 2023 as \"Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month\" in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-29","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2023-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR17/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130087","sponsor":"Nicole Poore"},
{"bill_id":1749783,"bill_number":"SB72","title":"An Act To Amend Title 30 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Personal Income Tax.","description":"In 2017, the federal Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), Public Law No. 115-97, suspended many itemized deductions from individual federal taxes until January 1, 2026, including the itemized deduction for costs to maintain membership in a labor organization. Senate Bill No. 72 created a tax credit for resident individuals equal to the annual cost, not to exceed $500, to the individual to maintain membership in a labor organization. Senate Substitute No. 1 for Senate Bill No. 72 made the annual cost to a resident individual to maintain membership in a labor organization an itemized tax deduction, not to exceed $500. Senate Amendment No. 1 to SS 1 for SB 72 sunset this itemized deduction when the federal tax deduction for costs to maintain membership in a labor organization is restored.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-08-31","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-08-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB72/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140431","sponsor":"Nicole Poore"},
{"bill_id":1750794,"bill_number":"HB102","title":"An Act To Amend Title 17 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Entrance Permits.","description":"This Act expedites the issuance of a temporary entrance permit for commercial and economic development projects. The Act also makes technical changes to conform existing law to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-06-20","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-06-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB102/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130145","sponsor":"William Bush"},
{"bill_id":1750870,"bill_number":"HB103","title":"An Act To Amend Title 17 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Traffic Impacts Of Development.","description":"Transportation infrastructure is critical to the safe and efficient movement of people as well as goods and services throughout the State. The Delaware Strategies and Spending identifies various investment levels to help prioritize State infrastructure funding, with investment levels 1 and 2 representing the areas of highest priority. However, there are many transportation facilities within these areas which do not meet the current standards and rely on development projects to construct improvements resulting in unpredictable costs and fragmented infrastructure. This act creates a transportation impact fee for areas within state strategies and spending levels 1 and 2 that are not currently within an approved Transportation Improvement District. The impact fee ensures that development contributes a reasonable, responsible share of the transportation impact to fund off-site improvements including but not limited to bringing substandard roads to current standards, improving pedestrian facilities, and upgrading deficient intersections while allowing the Department of Transportation to implement the improvements in a more cohesive way. The fees are to be utilized within the counties where they are collected.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-30","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce Committee in House","last_action_date":"2023-03-30","committee":"Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB103/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130144","sponsor":"William Bush"},
{"bill_id":1750944,"bill_number":"HB101","title":"An Act To Amend Titles 7 And 17 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Expedited Review Of Development-related Permit Applications.","description":"This Act directs DelDOT and DNREC to develop a program to allow for the expedited review of entrance plans and stormwater and sediment plans associated with new development. Under this process a consultant pre-approved by DelDOT and/or DNREC would conduct the review and the costs would be paid directly by the developer. The state agencies are charged with developing policies and procedures to protect against potential conflicts of interest in the use of private consultants.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-30","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce Committee in House","last_action_date":"2023-03-30","committee":"Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB101/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130143","sponsor":"William Bush"},
{"bill_id":1751015,"bill_number":"HR10","title":"Relating To The Permanent Rules Of The House Of Representatives Of The 152nd General Assembly.","description":"This resolution creates the Permanent Rules of the House of Representatives. It is different from the Temporary Rules (House Resolution No. 3) in that it adds Rule 49 governing remote participation, restores Rule 12(b) with modification, and removes rules relating to emergency operations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-30","last_action":"Amendment HA 8 to HR 10 - Introduced and Placed With Bill","last_action_date":"2023-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HR10/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130113","sponsor":"Peter Schwartzkopf"},
{"bill_id":1751087,"bill_number":"HB104","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Land Use Planning.","description":"The states pre-application process for land use process, known as PLUS, was created 20 years ago and has served to increase coordination among state and local agencies. In doing so, it has fulfilled its intent of providing predictability and consistency for the development community, especially in the area of major projects. Given that success, this bill assists in expediting the process for economic development projects in the State of Delaware with some exemptions from the PLUS process. A project located in Investment Level 1 or 2 under the Strategies for State Policies and Spending that is consistent with local zoning and any local comprehensive plan that will create full-time jobs is exempt from the pre-application process unless required by the local government or requested by the applicant.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-06-20","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-06-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB104/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130146","sponsor":"William Bush"},
{"bill_id":1751092,"bill_number":"SB73","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Public Works Bidder Prequalification Requirements.","description":"This Act modifies the Public Works Bidder Prequalification period and changes from the existing 12-month valid period to a 24-month valid period.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-06-09","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-06-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB73/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130147","sponsor":"Bryan Townsend"},
{"bill_id":1751157,"bill_number":"HCR31","title":"Recognizing March 31st As International Transgender Day Of Visibility.","description":"This concurrent resolution commemorates March 31st as International Transgender Day of Visibility.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-04-04","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 15 YES 1 NO 5 NOT VOTING","last_action_date":"2023-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR31/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130140","sponsor":"DeShanna Neal"},
{"bill_id":1751215,"bill_number":"HCR28","title":"Designating March 30, 2023, As Atheist Awareness Day In Delaware.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution designates March 30, 2023, as Atheist Awareness Day in Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 11 YES 1 NO 8 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2023-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR28/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130112","sponsor":"Eric Morrison"},
{"bill_id":1751667,"bill_number":"HB110","title":"An Act To Amend Titles 18, 29, And 31 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Insurance Coverage For Termination Of Pregnancy.","description":"Section 1 amends Title 31 to require all health benefit plans delivered or issued for Medicaid to cover services related to the termination of pregnancy. Coverage provided under this section is not subject to any deductible, coinsurance, copayment, or any other cost-sharing requirement and must cover the full scope of services permissible under the law. It also moves the definition of carrier out of individual provisions and into the general definition section for the chapter.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-09-09","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-09-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB110/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141171","sponsor":"Melissa Minor-Brown"},
{"bill_id":1752988,"bill_number":"HCR32","title":"Recognizing April 4, 2023, As Delta Day At The Delaware Capital.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution recognizes the contributions of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. chapters in the State of Delaware and declares April 4, 2023, to be Delta Day at the Delaware Capital.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-04-04","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2023-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR32/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130152","sponsor":"Stephanie Bolden"},
{"bill_id":1753010,"bill_number":"HCR33","title":"Recognizing The Month Of April 2023 As The Annual National Fair Housing Month In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This House Concurrent Resolution recognizes the month of April 2023 as National Fair Housing Month in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-04-04","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2023-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR33/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130121","sponsor":"Kendra Johnson"},
{"bill_id":1753032,"bill_number":"SCR26","title":"Recognizing The Month Of April 2023 As \"parkinson's Disease Awareness Month\" In The State Of The Delaware.","description":"This Resolution recognizes April 2023 as \"Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month\" in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-04-04","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2023-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR26/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130153","sponsor":"Eric Buckson"},
{"bill_id":1753055,"bill_number":"HCR30","title":"Recognizing The Holy Month Of 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":"2023-04-04","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2023-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR30/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130122","sponsor":"Madinah Wilson-Anton"},
{"bill_id":1753080,"bill_number":"SCR25","title":"Recognizing April 2023 As \"child Abuse Prevention Month\" In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This Resolution recognizes April 2023 as \"Child Abuse Prevention Month\" in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-04-04","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2023-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR25/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130141","sponsor":"Bryant Richardson"},
{"bill_id":1753103,"bill_number":"HCR34","title":"Recognizing April 2023 As Autism Acceptance And Inclusion Month And Recognizing Autism Delawares 25 Years Of Service To The People Of Delaware.","description":"This House Concurrent Resolution recognizes April 2023 as Autism Acceptance and Inclusion Month and Autism Delaware's 25 years of service to the people of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-04-04","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2023-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR34/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130155","sponsor":"Kimberly Williams"},
{"bill_id":1753131,"bill_number":"SB76","title":"An Act To Amend Title 17 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Vacation Of Public Roads By Administrative Action.","description":"This Act amends §1311, Title 17 of the Delaware Code to allow for the Delaware Department of Transportation to vacate an old right of way of a newly realigned section of road by resolution.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-06-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB76/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130157","sponsor":"Stephanie Hansen"},
{"bill_id":1753173,"bill_number":"SB75","title":"An Act To Amend Title 17 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Authority In Incorporated Towns And Cities; Construction And Maintenance Of Highways.","description":"This Act amends §134, Title 17 of the Delaware Code to allow for Secretarys designee to sign traffic resolutions within incorporated towns and cities. The same authority already exists for traffic resolutions in unincorporated areas.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-06-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB75/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130156","sponsor":"Stephanie Hansen"},
{"bill_id":1753329,"bill_number":"HB108","title":"An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Drivers Licenses.","description":"This Act does all of the following: (1) Allows for all licensed independent practitioners that are treating a driver for a medical condition to report findings which allows for Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, or Physician to sign Division paperwork and mirrors verbiage found in Title 13; (2) Updates the name of Medical Council to Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline which ensures compliance with code in handling of individual cases; and (3) Changes the Secretary of Health and Social Services to Secretary of Transportation for determining the status of drivers license for individuals with a potential medical condition which allows for quicker response and ensures the confidentiality of a driver.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Not Worked in Committee","last_action_date":"2023-06-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB108/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130166","sponsor":"Sean Matthews"},
{"bill_id":1753353,"bill_number":"HB112","title":"An Act To Amend Title 10 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Juveniles.","description":"In 2022, the General Assembly passed HB 115, which prohibits the criminal prosecution of children under the age of 12, and limits delinquency proceedings for children under 12 to a small set of very serious crimes. This Act clarifies that children under 12 may not be arrested or placed in a detention facility pending adjudication, except where the alleged crime is one of the enumerated exceptions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in House with 1 Favorable, 6 On Its Merits, 1 Unfavorable","last_action_date":"2023-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB112/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130170","sponsor":"Nnamdi Chukwuocha"},
{"bill_id":1753379,"bill_number":"HB107","title":"An Act To Amend The Charter Of The City Of Seaford Relating To The City's Ability To Borrow Money And Issue Bonds.","description":"This bill authorizes the City of Seaford to incur short or long-term debt for state or federal revolving loan funds for critical water, sewer, stormwater, or wastewater treatment facilities or projects from state or federal revolving loan funds without having to meet special election requirements otherwise required by the charter for incurring such debt.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-07-25","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-07-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB107/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130160","sponsor":"Daniel Short"},
{"bill_id":1753406,"bill_number":"HB106","title":"An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Motorcycle Rider Education Advisory Committee.","description":"This Act codifies the Motorcycle Rider Education Advisory Committee (Committee). The Committee 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":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-03-20","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB106/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130159","sponsor":"Daniel Short"},
{"bill_id":1753431,"bill_number":"HB109","title":"An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Rules Of The Road.","description":"Frequently, driver license applicants over the age of 18 require more than six (6) months practice time behind the wheel and to prepare for the skills exam. By providing the permit for a total of one (1) year, it will eliminate the need to request the extension and decreases the risk of them having to retake the knowledge exam if they do not request the extension prior to the six (6) months expiration of their permit, thus eliminating the need to start the process over. The limited window of one extension after the 6-month period is a frequent complaint from customers.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-06-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB109/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130167","sponsor":"Sean Matthews"},
{"bill_id":1753459,"bill_number":"HCR35","title":"Celebrating Demec Day And Recognizing The Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation And The Community-owned Not For Profit Electric Utilities Throughout Delaware.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution recognizes the Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation and community-owned, not-for-profit electric utilities throughout Delaware for their dedication to serving their communities with energy saving programs and carbon reduction projects. This Resolution also celebrates DEMECs upcoming 44th anniversary and over 100 years of reliable and safe electric service from Delawares local public power utilities by proclaiming April 5, 2023, as DEMEC Day.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2023-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR35/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130158","sponsor":"Debra Heffernan"},
{"bill_id":1753484,"bill_number":"SB77","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 And Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Catalytic Converters.","description":"This Act creates a separate offense for theft of a catalytic converter. A first offense of catalytic converter theft is a class A misdemeanor unless the value of the stolen property is $1,500 or more, in which case it is a class G felony. A second offense of theft of a catalytic converter within the previous 5 years is a class G felony, regardless of the value of the stolen property.","status_desc":"Stricken","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Stricken in Senate","last_action_date":"2023-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB77/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130171","sponsor":"Jack Walsh"},
{"bill_id":1753510,"bill_number":"HB111","title":"An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Registration Of Vehicles.","description":"This Act increases the length of time for a valid temporary tag from 60 days to 90 days. This Act also adds a new provision requiring temporary tags be issued through a temporary tag system, approved by the Division of Motor Vehicles, to further reduce fraud in the issuance of temporary tags, unless the Division of Motor Vehicles determines the temporary tag issuer must continue using temporary registration plates.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-06-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB111/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130169","sponsor":"Sean Matthews"},
{"bill_id":1753579,"bill_number":"SCR27","title":"Recognizing Christian Holy Week And Passover In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution recognizes Christian Holy Week and Passover in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2023-04-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR27/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130162","sponsor":"Bryant Richardson"},
{"bill_id":1753614,"bill_number":"SCR24","title":"Recognizing April 2 Through 8, 2023, As \"week Of The Young Child\" In Delaware.","description":"This resolution recognizes April 2 through 8, 2023, as Week of the Young Child in Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2023-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR24/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130136","sponsor":"Kyle Gay"},
{"bill_id":1753748,"bill_number":"SCR28","title":"Commemorating The Outstanding Achievements And Contributions Made By Scottish Americans To The United States By Proclaiming April 6, 2023, As National Tartan Day.","description":"This resolution designates April 6, 2023, as \"National Tartan Day\" and commemorates the outstanding achievements and contributions made by Scottish-Americans to the United States.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-04-06","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2023-04-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR28/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130154","sponsor":"David Wilson"},
{"bill_id":1753762,"bill_number":"HB115","title":"An Act To Amend Titles 11 And 16 Relating To Civil Asset Forfeiture.","description":"This Act does all of the following:","status_desc":"Stricken","status_date":"2023-04-06","last_action":"Stricken in House","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB115/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130184","sponsor":"Kimberly Williams"},
{"bill_id":1753779,"bill_number":"HB119","title":"An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Rules Of The Road.","description":"Delaware is one of five states that does not have an open container law, which is in direct violation of federal regulations. This Bill bans open containers of alcoholic beverages in motor vehicles and provides a civil penalty for an offense. A violation of this section would not be entered on an individuals driving record.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-06-27","last_action":"Assigned to Corrections & Public Safety Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2023-06-28","committee":"Corrections & Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB119/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130177","sponsor":"Timothy Dukes"},
{"bill_id":1753794,"bill_number":"SCR32","title":"Proclaiming April 2023 As \"second Chance Month\" In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This Senate Concurrent Resolution proclaims April 2023 as \"Second Chance Month\" in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-04-06","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2023-04-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR32/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130168","sponsor":"Darius Brown"},
{"bill_id":1753814,"bill_number":"SCR29","title":"Designating The Week Of April 9 To April 15, 2023 As \"social Equity Week\" In Delaware.","description":"This Senate Concurrent Resolution designates the week of April 9 to April 15, 2003 as \"Social Equity Week\" in Delaware and urges all citizens of Delaware to participate in activities and events that promote social equity.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-04-06","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2023-04-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR29/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130181","sponsor":"Bryan Townsend"},
{"bill_id":1753830,"bill_number":"SCR30","title":"Recognizing The Week Of April 11 Through April 17, 2023 As \"black Maternal Health Awareness Week\" In Delaware.","description":"This Resolution recognizes April 11-17 2023, as \"Black Maternal Health Awareness Week\" in Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-04-06","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2023-04-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR30/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130163","sponsor":"Marie Pinkney"},
{"bill_id":1753847,"bill_number":"HB118","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Prohibition Of Smoking In Vehicles When A Minor Is In The Vehicle.","description":"Due to continuing concerns over the negative health effects secondhand smoke will have on the youth of Delaware, this bill adds Smoking Restrictions within vehicles if a person under the age of eighteen (18) is in the vehicle. Also, it makes clear that a police officer will not stop or detain a car solely on suspicion of having violated this Statute.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-09-20","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-09-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB118/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130176","sponsor":"Kevin Hensley"},
{"bill_id":1753867,"bill_number":"HB105","title":"An Act To Amend Title 24 Relating To The Medical Practices Act.","description":"This Act requires physicians who are discontinuing business, leaving the State, or terminating a patient-physician relationship for any other reason to notify affected patients at least thirty days prior to the discontinuation of services via first class mail and an electronic message if electronic communication is available. It removes the requirement that physicians ending a patient-physician relationship publish a notice in a newspaper of daily circulation.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-08-09","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-08-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB105/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130182","sponsor":"Kimberly Williams"},
{"bill_id":1753882,"bill_number":"HB117","title":"An Act To Amend Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Professions And Occupations.","description":"This bill makes changes to the qualifications for professional land surveyors. This bill also makes clear that there is no civil or criminal trespass when a professional land surveyor enters upon land in the course of preparing a survey.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-07-25","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-07-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB117/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130175","sponsor":"Michael Ramone"},
{"bill_id":1753903,"bill_number":"HB116","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Advanced Placement Examinations.","description":"This Act requires public institutions of higher learning to grant credit for advanced placement examination scores of 3 or higher. An instution may require a score higher than 3 if the credit is to be used for meeting a course requirement for a particular major or program, provided that the student can receive course credit for that examination in an area outside of the students major or program area. The institution must publish its advance placement score policies on its website.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB116/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130174","sponsor":"Kimberly Williams"},
{"bill_id":1753918,"bill_number":"HB113","title":"An Act To Amend Title 19 Of The Delaware Code Related To Unemployment Insurance.","description":"This Act amends the renewal period for obtaining background checks for employees of the Department of Labor who have access to Federal Tax Information. This amendment is necessary to conform to revisions of the federal Internal Revenue Service in Publication 1075, which shortened the renewal period from 10 to 5 years. The language is intended to allow conformity with this and any future revisions to the renewal period.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-06-29","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-06-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB113/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130173","sponsor":"Edward Osienski"},
{"bill_id":1753936,"bill_number":"HCR36","title":"Recognizing April 6, 2023, As Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Or \"aka Day At The Capital\" In Delaware.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution recognizes April 6, 2023, as Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated or AKA Day at the Capital in Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-04-06","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2023-04-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR36/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130165","sponsor":"Sherry Dorsey Walker"},
{"bill_id":1753973,"bill_number":"SB81","title":"An Act To Amend Title 10 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Wrongful Death Actions.","description":"This statutory addition to Delawares Wrongful Death Act will permit the spouse, parents, children, and siblings of a deceased person to recover punitive damages when the actions resulting in the death of another person were maliciously intended or the result of willful or wanton misconduct by the at fault party. Punitive damages are intended to deter the at fault party from future similar conduct and to punish the at fault party for reckless conduct. Presently, an estate can recover punitive damages under a survival action pursuant to 10 Del C. § 3701. A survival action involves the death of an individual as the result of the at fault party where that individual suffers for a period of time before dying. Whereas, a wrongful death action involves the instantaneous death of an individual as the result of the at fault party. This led to cases where the issue of whether a defendant faced punitive damages depended not on the defendant's own actions, but on whether the deceased had suffered long enough for a survival action. This Act also clarifies the definitions of \"child\" and \"parent.\"","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-07-17","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-07-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB81/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130197","sponsor":"Bryan Townsend"},
{"bill_id":1753987,"bill_number":"SB80","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Immigration Status Requirements For Professional Licenses.","description":"Senate Bill No. 80 codifies the current practice in Delaware of not requiring proof of citizenship or a specific immigration status on an application for a professional license. By affirmatively providing eligibility for professional licenses regardless of immigration status, Senate Bill No. 80 brings Delaware into compliance with a federal requirement in place since August 22, 1996, under 8 U.S.C.S. § 1621(d), and provides public notice of this policy. Senate Bill No. 80 also makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-08-31","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-08-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB80/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130280","sponsor":"Sarah McBride"},
{"bill_id":1754000,"bill_number":"SB79","title":"An Act Proposing An Amendment To Article Ii And Article Iii Of The Delaware Constitution Relating To Term Limits.","description":"This Act is the first leg of a constitutional amendment that would create term limits for legislators and the Attorney General, Insurance Commissioner, Auditor of Accounts, and State Treasurer.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-04-06","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Executive Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2023-04-06","committee":"Executive","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB79/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130195","sponsor":"Eric Buckson"},
{"bill_id":1754015,"bill_number":"SJR1","title":"Directing The Department Of Services For Children, Youth & Their Families To Explore Participating In The Federal Iv-e Guardianship Assistance Program.","description":"This Senate Joint Resolution directs the Department of Services for Children, Youth & Their Families to explore participating in the federal title IV-E Guardianship Assistance Program to increase support to relative guardians and facilitate permanency solutions for Delaware youth in foster care.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-08-31","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-08-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SJR1/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130194","sponsor":"Eric Buckson"},
{"bill_id":1757078,"bill_number":"SB68","title":"An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Occupant Protections.","description":"This Act revises Delawares child safety seat requirements which currently requires an appropriate car seat or booster. Under this Act, children under 2 years and under 30 pounds must be seated in a rear-facing seat with a 5-point harness. Children under 4 years and under 40 pounds must be seated in either a forward facing or rear-facing seat with a 5-point harness. Children between the ages of 4 and 16, must be seated in a booster based upon the manufacturers guidelines or a seatbelt.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-06-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB68/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130212","sponsor":"Kyle Gay"},
{"bill_id":1757085,"bill_number":"SB93","title":"An Act To Amend Title 19 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Public Employment Relations Act.","description":"This bill amends the Delaware Public Employment Relations Act by requiring that the Board, consistent with the Boards Rules and Regulations, issue written decisions following hearings on unfair labor practice charges within 30 days of the close of the record.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-08-17","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-08-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB93/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130215","sponsor":"Jack Walsh"},
{"bill_id":1757097,"bill_number":"SB84","title":"An Act To Amend Title 30 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Taxation Of Premium Cigars.","description":"Under this Act, a premium cigar means any roll for smoking that is all of the following:","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-04-19","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Executive Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2023-04-19","committee":"Executive","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB84/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130203","sponsor":"Darius Brown"},
{"bill_id":1757107,"bill_number":"SB86","title":"An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Rules Of The Road.","description":"Currently, every adult operating or riding as a passenger on a motorcycle is required to have a helmet in their possession and wear eye protection while operating or riding a motorcycle and every person up to 19 years of age must wear a helmet and eye protection.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-06-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB86/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130207","sponsor":"David Sokola"},
{"bill_id":1757121,"bill_number":"SB88","title":"An Act To Amend Title 30 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Realty Transfer Tax.","description":"This Act alters the State realty transfer tax credit offered to first-time home buyers.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-04-19","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Executive Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2023-04-19","committee":"Executive","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB88/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130209","sponsor":"Russ Huxtable"},
{"bill_id":1757133,"bill_number":"SB87","title":"An Act To Amend Title 30 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Realty Transfer Tax.","description":"This Act is a substitute for Senate Bill No. 87. Like Senate Bill No. 87, this Act does the following:","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-08-22","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-08-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB87/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140425","sponsor":"Russ Huxtable"},
{"bill_id":1757144,"bill_number":"SB94","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Employer Contributions To Deferred Compensation.","description":"The State of Delaware previously offered an employer match for state employee contributions to the deferred compensation program. The purpose of the match was to help state employees save and build wealth for retirement and to enable state government to recruit and retain talent by offering a valuable retirement savings benefit. In July 2008, during the Great Recession, the State suspended the employer match to cut costs. Every year since fiscal year 2008, the General Assembly has written in the annual appropriations bill: It is the intent of the General Assembly that this program be reinstated when funding becomes available.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-04-19","last_action":"Assigned to Finance Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2023-05-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB94/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130198","sponsor":"Charles Paradee"},
{"bill_id":1757156,"bill_number":"SB96","title":"An Act To Amend Title 7 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Department Of Natural Resources And Environmental Control.","description":"This Act prohibits the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control from promulgating rules and regulations restricting the sale of fuel-powered cars, trucks, and SUVs in Delaware. This Act does not change the emission standards fuel-powered vehicles must currently meet. The provisions of this bill would be retroactive to March 1, 2023.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-04-19","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Environment, Energy & Transportation Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2023-04-19","committee":"Environment, Energy & Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB96/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130221","sponsor":"Brian Pettyjohn"},
{"bill_id":1757170,"bill_number":"SB90","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The First State Quality Improvement Fund.","description":"This bill modernizes the First State Quality Improvement Fund (FSQIF) Act, using language from the field of continuous improvement and operational excellence to align with current industry accepted practices. This bill provides improved accountability for the management of FSQIF training programs with the inclusion of the Government Efficiency and Accountability Review (GEAR) program team in partnership with the Department of Human Resources in establishing and maintaining rules and regulations for the use of the fund. This bill also establishes a data driven mechanism to allow the Joint Finance Committee to measure the return on investment of the fund on an annual basis.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-06-27","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-06-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB90/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130211","sponsor":"Kyle Gay"},
{"bill_id":1757181,"bill_number":"SB82","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Improving Communication Assistance For Individuals With Limited English Proficiency And Disabilities.","description":"This Act is a Substitute for Senate Bill No. 82. Both this Act and SB 82 require State programs to provide annual reports to the General Assembly about compliance with federal and State law and regulation that require meaningful access to services for individuals with limited English proficiency (LEP) and effective communication for individuals with disabilities.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-09-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-09-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB82/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140641","sponsor":"Jack Walsh"},
{"bill_id":1757193,"bill_number":"SB83","title":"An Act To Amend Title 5 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Delaware Community Investment Venture Fund.","description":"This Act creates the Delaware Community Investment Venture Fund to develop opportunities for banking organizations and credit unions doing business in Delaware to better serve the needs of low to moderate income tracts in Delaware. The source of funds will be transfers from the Delaware State Bank Commissioner Regulatory Revolving Fund (established in Section 105 of Title 5), which currently has an amount in excess of that needed to cover the operating expenses of the Office of the State Bank Commissioner. The initial transfer will be up to $2.5 million, plus another $250,000 for expenses. Thereafter, additional transfers of up to $500,000 each fiscal year are authorized. No further transfers are authorized after June 30, 2028, unless further legislation is approved by the General Assembly.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-09-21","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-09-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB83/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130255","sponsor":"Darius Brown"},
{"bill_id":1757205,"bill_number":"SB85","title":"An Act To Amend Title 9, Title 10, Title 11, Title 22, And Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Carrying A Concealed Deadly Weapon.","description":"On June 23, 2022, in New York State Rifle and Pistol Association v. Bruen, 142 S. Ct. 2111 (2022), the United States Supreme Court completely and dramatically changed the manner in which state-level gun laws are to be evaluated for constitutional sufficiency. Although not directly addressed in a definitive fashion the way other states' concealed carry laws were, Delaware's concealed carry law was mentioned by the Court in a manner signaling that certain flaws in our law must be immediately addressed.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-04-19","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Judiciary Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2023-04-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB85/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130204","sponsor":"David Lawson"},
{"bill_id":1757219,"bill_number":"SB2","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11, Title 24, And Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Deadly Weapons.","description":"This Act is a substitute for Senate Bill No. 2. Like Senate Bill No. 2 this Act does all of the following:","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-05-16","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-05-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB2/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130284","sponsor":"Elizabeth Lockman"},
{"bill_id":1757233,"bill_number":"SB92","title":"An Act To Amend Title 19 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Public Employment Relations Act.","description":"This bill amends the Delaware Public Employment Relations Act by expanding the jurisdictional application of the Act to employers with less than 100 employees and as few as 25 employees.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-08-17","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-08-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB92/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130216","sponsor":"Jack Walsh"},
{"bill_id":1757243,"bill_number":"SB74","title":"An Act To Amend Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Health Records.","description":"This Act establishes requirements for the handling of treatment records for all of the following health-care providers under Title 24:","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-06-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB74/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130199","sponsor":"Stephanie Hansen"},
{"bill_id":1757255,"bill_number":"SB89","title":"An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Equipment And Construction Of Vehicles.","description":"This Bill allows for the use of green lights on state owned and operated snow removal equipment and vehicles during winter weather operations. Studies have shown green lights are more visible to the traveling public during winter weather conditions.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-06-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB89/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130210","sponsor":"Spiros Mantzavinos"},
{"bill_id":1757266,"bill_number":"SB97","title":"An Act To Amend Title 1, Title 2, Title 3, Title 4, Title 5, Title 7, Title 12, Title 16, Title 25, Title 26, Title 27, Title 28, Title 29, Title 30, And Title 31 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Gender Silencing The Delaware Code.","description":"In 1995, the General Assembly directed the Code Revisors to gender neutralize or otherwise ensure that a solely masculine or feminine designation never occurs unless it could only apply to one gender. The Code Revisors followed this direction and worked to ensure that laws enacted after 1995 were gender neutralized during the codification process. The Code Revisors also began working through the Delaware Code in existence in 1995 to gender neutralize existing law, a process that is not yet complete.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-05-31","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB97/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130224","sponsor":"David Sokola"},
{"bill_id":1757277,"bill_number":"SB91","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Wiretapping And Electronic Surveillance.","description":"Delaware law on the application to an authorized judge for the intercept of wire communications was written prior to the creation of the statutory divisions of Family, Fraud and Consumer Protection, and Civil Rights and Public Trust, within the Delaware Department of Justice. This would allow for the divisions leading, for example, sensitive fraud, public corruption, white collar, civil rights and hate crimes investigations to apply to the Superior Court for wire intercepts, and further makes clear that such investigations fall within the purview of the electronic surveillance chapter. Human trafficking is already included in the statute, but its investigations and prosecutions now fall under the jurisdiction of the Family Division.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-09-11","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-09-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB91/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130213","sponsor":"Kyle Gay"},
{"bill_id":1757289,"bill_number":"SB95","title":"An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Driver's Licenses.","description":"This Act adds clarity to the statutory changes made by Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 151 of the 151st General Assembly related to drivers licenses for foster children. This Act clarifies that during the initial 6 months of a Learners Permit, a foster parent is liable for the negligent driving of the foster child up to the limits of the foster parent's applicable insurance coverage. This Substitute differs from the original bill in that it clarifies the language that refers to the insurance coverage and clarifies such language in both the new subsection and in the existing Code.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-05-31","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB95/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130240","sponsor":"Sarah McBride"},
{"bill_id":1757477,"bill_number":"HB122","title":"An Act To Amend Title 3 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Nutrient Management.","description":"This Act updates and streamlines the State Nutrient Management Program within the Department of Agriculture. It expands and clarifies information required to be included in the Nutrient Management Plan, including, among other things:","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB122/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130222","sponsor":"William Carson"},
{"bill_id":1757493,"bill_number":"HB130","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Deferred Compensation For Public Officers And Employees Of The State.","description":"There are thousands of casual/seasonal employees, who work for the State of Delaware. These hard-working individuals make up a critical part of the state government workforce and play a significant role in keeping our state running and delivering services to the people of Delaware. Since these individuals are not eligible for the state pension plan, many of them are eager to participate in a retirement savings plan so that they can save, invest, and build wealth for a secure and comfortable retirement. Currently, these individuals are not permitted to participate in the states 457(b) plan. This bill allows casual/seasonal employees the opportunity to participate in the 457(b) plan.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-08-09","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-08-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB130/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130226","sponsor":"Valerie Longhurst"},
{"bill_id":1757508,"bill_number":"HB121","title":"An Act To Amend The Charter Of The City Of Seaford Relating To The City's Ability To Authorize Artificial Entities, Limited Liability Corporations' Partnerships And Trusts To Vote In Municipal Elections Held In Seaford.","description":"This bill would allow the City of Seaford to authorize artificial entities, limited liability corporations' partnerships, and trusts to vote in Municipal elections held in Seaford following the principle of \"one person/entity/one vote\".","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-06-29","last_action":"Assigned to Executive Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2023-07-21","committee":"Executive","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB121/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140451","sponsor":"Daniel Short"},
{"bill_id":1757525,"bill_number":"HB125","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Free School Meals.","description":"This House Substitute bill eliminates any reference to § 4137 in Title 11 since it will remain as a separate section in the Delaware Code. This House Substitute requires all public schools to offer only students who qualify for a reduced-price meal, under the federal School Breakfast Program and National School Lunch Program, a free breakfast and lunch every school day. This House Substitute also eliminates a requirement that all schools and local education agencies, who qualify, must participate in the federal Community Eligibility Provision, under 42 U.S.C. §1759a (a)(1)(F) since there is no such federal mandate. This Act also removes the requirement that a parent or guardian for each student complete a household income form since that requirement is already set forth in this title. This Substitute bill also removes the delayed effective date. This Act will take effect beginning the school year following its enactment.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-07-23","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-07-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB125/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141281","sponsor":"Sherae'a Moore"},
{"bill_id":1757544,"bill_number":"HB124","title":"An Act To Amend Title 7 And Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Noise Control And Enforcement Of Laws For Protection And Control Of Animals And Barking Dogs.","description":"This Act eliminates animal noise and noise disturbances from the Noise Control and Abatement Chapter in Title 7. This Act clarifies the authority of the Office of Animal Welfare and Department of Agriculture to enforce all state laws relating to the protection and control of animals with, as occasion requires, the assistance of police officers. This Act also adds restrictions concerning barking dogs with other provisions concerning dogs currently being enforced by the Office of Animal Welfare. This Act does not prohibit municipalities from enforcing their own dog laws or ordinances if they have their own enforcement agency. This Act clarifies that police officers shall assist the Office of Animal Welfare, as occasion requires, with the enforcement of all State and local dog control laws.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-10-09","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-10-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB124/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130227","sponsor":"Eric Morrison"},
{"bill_id":1757563,"bill_number":"HB120","title":"An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Rules Of The Road.","description":"Speeding is a contributing factor in many serious injury motor vehicle crashes and roadway fatalities. This Act adds operating a motor vehicle at a speed of 90 miles an hour or more to the definition of reckless driving.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-06-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB120/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130206","sponsor":"Franklin Cooke"},
{"bill_id":1757580,"bill_number":"HB123","title":"An Act To Amend Title 7 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Department Of Natural Resources And Environmental Control.","description":"This act would require the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control to obtain the consent of the General Assembly before promulgating any regulations restricting the sale of fuel-powered cars, trucks, and SUVs in Delaware. This Act does not change the emission standards fuel-powered vehicles must currently meet. The provisions of this bill would be retroactive to March 1, 2023.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-06-30","last_action":"Assigned to Environment, Energy & Transportation Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2023-07-21","committee":"Environment, Energy & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB123/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130225","sponsor":"Michael Ramone"},
{"bill_id":1758111,"bill_number":"HB127","title":"An Act To Amend Title 9 And Title 25 Of The Delaware Code Relating To County Fire Protection Fees.","description":"This Act provides each county with the ability to impose, by duly enacted ordinance, a fire protection fee (fee). A county that enacts this fee must do all of the following:","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-08-02","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-08-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB127/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130231","sponsor":"Paul Baumbach"},
{"bill_id":1758142,"bill_number":"HB128","title":"An Act To Amend Title 30 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Personal Income Tax.","description":"This Act creates the following new tax brackets for taxable years after December 31, 2023.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-04-21","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (Revenue & Finance) in House with 3 Favorable, 3 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2023-05-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB128/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130232","sponsor":"Paul Baumbach"},
{"bill_id":1758174,"bill_number":"HB126","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Clean Water For Delaware Act.","description":"This Act clarifies to whom the annual report must be sent and the date that the report must be submitted.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-08-03","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-08-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB126/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130230","sponsor":"DeShanna Neal"},
{"bill_id":1758204,"bill_number":"HB135","title":"An Act To Amend Title 10 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Supreme Court.","description":"This bill requires that of the five Justices appointed to the Supreme Court, at least one is a resident of Kent County, at least one is a resident of Sussex County and at least two are residents of New Castle County.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-04-27","last_action":"Assigned to Executive Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2023-04-27","committee":"Executive","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB135/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130233","sponsor":"Sean Lynn"},
{"bill_id":1758761,"bill_number":"HB200","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To School-based Mental Health Services.","description":"This Act establishes a mental health services unit for Delaware high schools. The unit is phased in over 3 years, beginning in FY2024, to arrive at a final ratio of 250 full-time equivalent students grades 9-12 for a full-time school counselor, school social worker, or licensed clinical social worker. Additionally, a unit ratio of 700 full time equivalent students for grades 9-12 for employment of a full-time school psychologist. This Act defines mental health services as prevention, response, and coordination services delivered to students in high schools. Mental Health disorders are the most common health problem for school aged youth. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), one in five youth are affected by a mental health disorder. Additionally, 50% of lifetime mental illnesses begin by age 14. Untreated mental illness leads to negative outcomes including increased risk of dropout, homelessness, substance abuse, other chronic illnesses, incarceration, and possibly suicide. According to the National Alliance on Mental Health, ninety percent of people who have taken their own life have had an underlying mental health condition, and suicides are on the rise. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, suicides are now the second leading cause of death for youth ages 10-14. Delaware schools need trained and experienced mental health professionals to provide prevention and support programs and services to students. This bill will lower ratios of students to counselors and increase access to mental health services for high school students. Districts and charters should prioritize the hiring of school counselors who provide mental health services over those who provide career counseling.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-08-07","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-08-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB200/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130244","sponsor":"Valerie Longhurst"},
{"bill_id":1758779,"bill_number":"HB5","title":"An Act To Amend Title 31 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Reimbursement Of School-based Behavioral Health Services.","description":"The States Medicaid Plan still limits the reimbursement of Medicaid-covered, school-based behavioral health services to those provided under an Individualized Educational Program (IEP) or Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP), despite federal policy changes that allow for these services to be provided as a medical necessity without IEP or IFSP documentation. This bill would charge the Department of Health & Social Services to apply to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for a State Plan Amendment that would allow for reimbursement of medically necessary behavioral health services without IEP or IFSP documentation. Local education agencies must use the reimbursed funds to further invest in school-based behavioral health supports.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-08-07","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-08-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB5/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140947","sponsor":"Valerie Longhurst"},
{"bill_id":1758796,"bill_number":"HB6","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To School Mental Health Services.","description":"This Act requires the State to fund a Mental Health Professional and Mental Health Coordinator position for each district and charter school by the 2024-25 school year. The Mental Health Professional and Mental Health Coordinator must develop partnerships with community-based organizations, work to establish collaborative relationships with the school, families, and local community, create an implementation plan, and undertake an assessment of the district's mental health needs.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-04-25","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Education Committee in House","last_action_date":"2023-04-25","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB6/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130243","sponsor":"Valerie Longhurst"},
{"bill_id":1758811,"bill_number":"SCR35","title":"Recognizing April 18, 2023 As \"national Line Worker Appreciation Day\" In The State Of","description":"This Senate Concurrent Resolution recognizes April 18, 2023 as \"National Line Worker Appreciation Day\" in the","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-04-25","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2023-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR35/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130229","sponsor":"Brian Pettyjohn"},
{"bill_id":1758828,"bill_number":"HCR24","title":"Recognizing April 25, 2023, As \"delaware Teach Children To Save Day\".","description":"This Concurrent Resolutions recognizes April 25, 2023, as Delaware Teach Children to Save Day.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-04-25","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2023-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR24/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130238","sponsor":"William Bush"},
{"bill_id":1758849,"bill_number":"SCR31","title":"Recognizing April 23-29, 2023, As \"crime Victims' Rights Week\" In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution recognizes April 23-29, 2023, as \"Crime Victims' Rights Week\" in the State of Delaware. The following websites provide more information on Crime Victims' Rights Week and the resources available to victims and survivors of crime:","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-04-25","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2023-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR31/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130161","sponsor":"Stephanie Hansen"},
{"bill_id":1758863,"bill_number":"HB4","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Mental Health Services For School Trauma.","description":"This Act is Nolans Law. The purpose of this legislation is to provide more behavioral health supports to school districts and charter schools in the aftermath of a school-connected traumatic event, which is defined as the death of any student, educator, administrator, or other building employee of a public school.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-08-16","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-08-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB4/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130246","sponsor":"Valerie Longhurst"},
{"bill_id":1758882,"bill_number":"HB3","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Relating To School Attendance.","description":"According to a recent CDC survey, the COVID pandemic exacerbated an existing mental health crisis for students. One in 5 school aged children has a mental health condition, and 45% of children may have experienced a traumatic event. This bill provides for excused absences for the mental or behavior health of a student and requires that any student taking more than 2 such excused absences will be referred to a behavioral health specialist. This bill provides a supplemental tool to identify students struggling with mental and behavioral health issues and legitimizes these struggles faced by many students. Moreover, this bill makes clear that the mental and behavioral health of students is a priority in this State.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-08-16","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-08-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB3/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130248","sponsor":"Valerie Longhurst"},
{"bill_id":1758899,"bill_number":"SCR36","title":"Observing April 2023, As The 2023 Month Of The Military Child In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution observes April 2023, as the 2023 Month of the Military Child in the State of Delaware. This Resolution also recognizes the late Colonel Dr. Ronald G. Sarg (USAF, ret.) and his participation and commitment on the MIC3 (Military Interstate Childrens Compact Commission) State Council.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-04-25","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2023-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR36/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130235","sponsor":"Laura Sturgeon"},
{"bill_id":1758917,"bill_number":"SR12","title":"Respectfully Requests The President Of The United States Issue A Posthumous Pardon To Delaware Abolitionist John Hunn.","description":"This Senate Resolution respectfully requests the President of our United States of America posthumously pardon the Delaware Underground Railroad hero and abolitionist John Hunn.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-04-25","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2023-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SR12/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130237","sponsor":"Eric Buckson"},
{"bill_id":1758934,"bill_number":"HB7","title":"An Act To Amend Title 31 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Pediatric Inpatient Behavioral Health Enhancement.","description":"This Act requires Delaware Medicaid to provide an enhancement to the acute care per diem rate for psychiatric facilities for hard to place pediatric behavioral health inpatients. The per diem enhancement is limited to an inpatient stay of 14 days. The applicability of the per diem enhancement is determined based on whether admission criteria is met. This Act also creates a Quality Oversight Committee designed to identify quality metrics for facilities admitting patients as well as provide biennial recommendations to the General Assemblys Joint Finance Committee regarding eligibility categories and enhancement rates.","status_desc":"Stricken","status_date":"2023-04-25","last_action":"Stricken in House","last_action_date":"2024-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB7/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130247","sponsor":"Valerie Longhurst"},
{"bill_id":1758951,"bill_number":"HB129","title":"An Act To Amend Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Delaware Association Of Professional Engineers.","description":"This Act modifies Section 2803 to add definitions for negligence, misconduct and incompetence. These new definitions will provide greater clarity and guidance for the Council of the Delaware Association of Professional Engineers in determining whether a licensee is subject to discipline. Section 2817(a)(7) has been amended by striking the requirement that an applicant who fails the Principles and Practice of Engineering examination four times must go through additional steps before taking the examination another time. Eliminating this requirement will remove unnecessary barriers to licensure. Further, Section 2823 has been amended to add negligence and pattern of negligence as grounds for discipline. These changes will ensure that discipline is imposed for conduct that poses a risk to the public. This Act adds a definition for successor professional engineer and a new Section 2832 to delineate the acceptable parameters for a successor engineers reuse or adoption of work performed by another engineer. These revisions will both inform licensees of the permissible use of another engineers work and ensure that the recipient of services can identify the responsible engineer.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-08-09","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-08-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB129/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130239","sponsor":"Ronald Gray"},
{"bill_id":1758998,"bill_number":"SB99","title":"An Act To Amend Title 22 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Municipalities.","description":"This Act prohibits municipal ordinances that require the eviction of tenants for criminal activity by a tenant, member of the tenant's household, or a guest. This Act does not change a landlord's ability to exercise discretion and evict a tenant for criminal activity or other material lease violations under § 5513 of Title 25 and is consistent with, and avoids conflicts with, the protections for victims of domestic abuse, sexual offenses, or stalking under § 5316 of Title 25.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-05-17","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (Housing) in House with 5 Favorable, 2 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2023-06-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB99/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130236","sponsor":"Marie Pinkney"},
{"bill_id":1759036,"bill_number":"SB98","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Delaware Health Care Commission Health Care Provider Loan Repayment Program.","description":"This Act allows Dental Clinicians possessing a DDS or DMDS to participate in the Health Care Provider Loan Repayment grant program. The Act also extends the time in which providers may apply for a Health Care Provider Loan Repayment grant from six months to two years following completion of their graduate education.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-08-31","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-08-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB98/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130234","sponsor":"Nicole Poore"},
{"bill_id":1759287,"bill_number":"HCR54","title":"Congratulating Israel On The 75th Anniversary Of Its Establishment And Reaffirming The Bonds Of Friendship And Cooperation Between The United States, Delaware, And Israel.","description":"This House Concurrent Resolution congratulates the State of Israel on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of its founding.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-04-26","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2023-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR54/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130252","sponsor":"Sophie Phillips"},
{"bill_id":1759326,"bill_number":"HCR41","title":"Recognizing April 10th Through 14th As National Community Development Week In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution recognizes the week of April 10-14, 2023, has been reserved for recognition and appreciation of the Community Development Programs throughout the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-04-26","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2023-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR41/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130242","sponsor":"Sherry Dorsey Walker"},
{"bill_id":1759367,"bill_number":"HCR38","title":"Designating April 26, 2023, As \"4-h Day\" In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution designates April 26, 2023, as \"4-H Day\" in the State of Delaware and calls upon Delaware's citizens to recognize the many contributions of the State's 4-H programs","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-04-26","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2023-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR38/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130241","sponsor":"Jesse Vanderwende"},
{"bill_id":1759414,"bill_number":"SB101","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Uniform Controlled Substances Act.","description":"This Bill amends the Uniform Controlled Substances Act to establish quantity tiers specific to drug offenses involving fentanyl. This update to the UCSA accounts for the high potency and lethality of fentanyl relative to other substances in its current statutory category, and the rise in deaths and suffering related to fentanyl throughout Delaware communities.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-04-26","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Health & Social Services Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2023-04-26","committee":"Health & Social Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB101/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130253","sponsor":"Stephanie Hansen"},
{"bill_id":1759423,"bill_number":"SCR37","title":"Recognizing April 29, 2023 As \"world Wish Day\" In Delaware.","description":"This concurrent resolution recognizes April 29, 2023, as \"World Wish Day\" in Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-04-26","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2023-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR37/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130249","sponsor":"Nicole Poore"},
{"bill_id":1759435,"bill_number":"SCR34","title":"Congratulating The Winners Of The 32nd Annual Delaware High School Mock Trial Program.","description":"This resolution congratulates the winning teams from the 2023 Delaware High School Mock Trial Program.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-04-26","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2023-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR34/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130214","sponsor":"Kyle Gay"},
{"bill_id":1759444,"bill_number":"SB102","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Prevailing Wage.","description":"This Act closes a loophole in the prevailing wage statute that was being used to pay workers below the prevailing wage by performing work offsite instead of onsite, regardless of whether it was necessary to do so.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-07-26","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-07-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB102/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140390","sponsor":"Bryan Townsend"},
{"bill_id":1759457,"bill_number":"SCR38","title":"Designating April 23-29, 2023, As Delaware Library Week In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This Resolution designates April 23-29, 2023, as \"Delaware Library Week\" in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-04-26","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2023-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR38/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130251","sponsor":"Russ Huxtable"},
{"bill_id":1759468,"bill_number":"SB100","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Designation Of Violent Felonies.","description":"This Act adds Drug Dealing or Possession - Tier 3 to the list of violent felonies under section 4201(c) of Title 11 in recognition of the association of higher drug volumes and gun violence. Nothing in this act is intended to affect the violent felony status of pre-2019 Title 16 convictions, which are explicitly preserved in 11 Del. C. 4201(c).","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-04-26","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in Senate with 2 Favorable, 4 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2023-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB100/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130254","sponsor":"Spiros Mantzavinos"},
{"bill_id":1759688,"bill_number":"HB132","title":"An Act To Amend Title 10, Title 12, Title 13, And Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Decedents Estates And Fiduciary Relations.","description":"Section 1 of this Act amends § 6504 of Title 10 to correct two erroneous cross-references (the cross-references will now correctly reference Title 12 rather than Title 10 of the Delaware Code).","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-08-31","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-08-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB132/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130268","sponsor":"William Bush"},
{"bill_id":1759699,"bill_number":"HB99","title":"An Act To Amend Titles 7 And 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Climate Change.","description":"This Act, known as the Delaware Climate Change Solutions Act of 2023, follows the issuance of Delawares Climate Action Plan in 2021, and establishes a statutory target of greenhouse gas emissions reductions over the medium and long term to mitigate the adverse effects of climate change due to anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions on the State. The Act establishes a process of regular updates to the Climate Action Plan to serve as the framework to achieve the targeted emissions reductions and develop resilience strategies for the State, creates Climate Change Officers in certain Key Cabinet-Level Departments who will assist DNREC in the ongoing implementation of the Climate Action Plan, requires State agencies to consider climate change in decision-making, rulemaking, and procurement, and requires an Implementation Report every 2 years on the progress of the State towards meeting the statutory targets.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-08-03","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-08-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB99/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130272","sponsor":"Debra Heffernan"},
{"bill_id":1759712,"bill_number":"SCR40","title":"Celebrating The 100th Anniversary Of The Delaware State Police","description":"This Senate Concurrent Resolution celebrates the 100th Anniversary of the Delaware State Police and recognizes them for their service to the citizens of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-04-27","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2023-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR40/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130256","sponsor":"David Lawson"},
{"bill_id":1759726,"bill_number":"HB131","title":"An Act To Amend Title 25 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Conveyance Of Real Estate Between Spouses.","description":"This Act resolves ambiguities in the current law and confirms the ability of a spouse who owns real property as tenant by the entirety, acting alone, to convey that spouses interest in such real property to both spouses, as tenants by the entirety or otherwise, or to the other spouse.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-06-29","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-06-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB131/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130267","sponsor":"William Bush"},
{"bill_id":1759743,"bill_number":"SCR41","title":"Recognizing 2023 As The 100th Anniversary Of The Founding Of The Seaford Kiwanis Club.","description":"This Senate Concurrent Resolution recognizes 2023 as the 100th Anniversary of the founding of the Seaford Kiwanis Club.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-04-27","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2023-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR41/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130260","sponsor":"Bryant Richardson"},
{"bill_id":1759758,"bill_number":"SCR39","title":"Recognizing Thursday, April 27, 2023, As \"take Our Daughters And Sons To Work Day\" In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This resolution recognizes April 27, 2023, as \"Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day.\"","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-04-27","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2023-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR39/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130265","sponsor":"Kyle Gay"},
{"bill_id":1759771,"bill_number":"HCR37","title":"Recognizing The Month Of April 2023 As \"national Donate Life Month\" In Delaware.","description":"This Resolution recognizes the month of April 2023 as \"National Donate Life Month\" in Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-04-27","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2023-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR37/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130228","sponsor":"Peter Schwartzkopf"},
{"bill_id":1759998,"bill_number":"HB133","title":"An Act To Amend Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Line-of-duty Death Benefits.","description":"First responders, including law enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency medical services (EMS) clinicians, and public safety telecommunicators, are crucial to ensuring public safety and health. First responders are at elevated risk for suicide because of the environments in which they work, their culture, and stress, both occupational and personal. This stress can be associated with a specific incident or an accumulation of day-to-day stress. Occupational stress in first responders is associated with increased risk of mental health issues, including hopelessness, anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, as well as suicidal behaviors such as suicidal ideation (thinking about or planning suicide) and attempts. Even during routine shifts, first responders can experience stress due to the uncertainty in each situation. During emergencies, disasters, pandemics, and other crises, stress among first responders can be magnified. Relationship problems have also been linked to a large proportion of suicides among the general population (42%). Because first responders can have challenging work schedules and extreme family-work demands, stress caused by relationship problems may also be magnified in this worker group.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-04-28","last_action":"Amendment HA 1 to HB 133 - Introduced and Placed With Bill","last_action_date":"2023-05-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB133/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130274","sponsor":"Sherry Dorsey Walker"},
{"bill_id":1760630,"bill_number":"HB145","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Reverse Location And Reverse Keyword Searches And Court Orders.","description":"Reverse-location court orders and reverse keyword court orders enable the government to obtain location data or technology search data without identifying any specific person as to which there is probable cause to believe they have committed or will imminently commit a crime. The profusion of electronic devices and apps in recent years has allowed recordation of numerous details of citizens everyday lives, that the government should not be permitted to collect and review at will. Such general searches allow the government to sweep in personal information about hundreds or thousands of people who are not suspected of having committed any crime. These searches are an invasion of privacy, have a potentially chilling effect on civil liberties, and sidestep requirements for individualized suspicion that are otherwise required for a lawful search. This Act would prohibit law enforcement and courts from requesting, issuing, or enforcing reverse-location court orders, reverse-keyword court orders, reverse-location requests and reverse keyword requests. It also creates a private right of action for an individual whose personal information was obtained in violation of this Act and requires the suppression of evidence derived from an unlawful reverse-location or reverse-keyword search.","status_desc":"Stricken","status_date":"2023-05-02","last_action":"Stricken in House","last_action_date":"2024-05-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB145/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130297","sponsor":"Madinah Wilson-Anton"},
{"bill_id":1760643,"bill_number":"HB9","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Statewide Fleet.","description":"This Act requires that all passenger vehicles and light duty vehicles owned and operated by the State be zero emission vehicles by 2040 by requiring increasing volumes of zero emission vehicles every few years.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-09-05","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-09-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB9/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130287","sponsor":"Krista Griffith"},
{"bill_id":1760658,"bill_number":"HB8","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Clean Construction Preferences For Public Works.","description":"This Act directs state agencies to collaborate on the development and implementation of clean construction preferences that will allow for the incorporation and consideration of sustainability and carbon impact data in the award of public works contracts.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-05-02","last_action":"Amendment HA 1 to HB 8 - Introduced and Placed With Bill","last_action_date":"2023-06-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB8/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130291","sponsor":"Edward Osienski"},
{"bill_id":1760671,"bill_number":"SCR43","title":"Recognizing The Educational Equity Impact Of The Community Education Building As A Significant Innovation For The Students And Families Of Wilmington And Delaware.","description":"This resolution recognizes the Community Education Building, located at 1200 N. French Street, in Wilmington, Delaware, together with its partners, as a leader in educational innovation and impact in the lives of students and their families. They are recognized for their work in providing direct wraparound services to students and families, their collaborative model with resident partner nonprofits, and their on-site support services for their four schools.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-05-02","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2023-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR43/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130277","sponsor":"Elizabeth Lockman"},
{"bill_id":1760686,"bill_number":"HB13","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Electric Vehicles.","description":"This Act requires the Director of the Sustainable Energy Utility to administer a program to provide financial assistance to Delaware residents for the cost of purchase and installation of electric vehicle supply equipment. For a low-income applicant (meaning up to 300% of the federal poverty level for household income), financial assistance covering up to 90% of the purchase and installation costs may be covered. For all other applicants the program may offer assistance to cover up to 50% of the costs.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-09-05","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-09-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB13/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141068","sponsor":"Sophie Phillips"},
{"bill_id":1760699,"bill_number":"SCR42","title":"Recognizing May 1 To May 6, 2023, As \"auctioneers Week\" In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This Senate Concurrent Resolution recognizes May 1 to May 6, 2023, as \"Auctioneers Week\" in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-05-02","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2023-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR42/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130273","sponsor":"David Wilson"},
{"bill_id":1760714,"bill_number":"HCR39","title":"Honoring The Contributions Of The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion Of The Women's Army Corps.","description":"This Resolution honors the contributions of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion of the Women's Army Corps.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-05-02","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2023-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR39/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130283","sponsor":"Kendra Johnson"},
{"bill_id":1760726,"bill_number":"HB136","title":"An Act To Amend Title 30 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Personal Income Tax.","description":"While the exact number of nurse vacancies in Delaware fluctuates, healthcare providers agree that the current shortage is unsustainable. Nursing shortages lead to error, higher morbidity, and mortality rates.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-05-02","last_action":"Assigned to Appropriations Committee in House","last_action_date":"2023-05-18","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB136/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130295","sponsor":"Melissa Minor-Brown"},
{"bill_id":1760742,"bill_number":"HB10","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Delaware Electric School Bus Program.","description":"This Act establishes targets for annual purchase of electric school buses through fiscal year 2030, and requires the Department of Education to submit an annual implementation report through 2029 as well as a comprehensive report in 2030 detailing future recommendations for electric vehicle purchases and other measures to reduce the carbon and environmental impact of the States school transportation fleet.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-08-03","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-08-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB10/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130292","sponsor":"Debra Heffernan"},
{"bill_id":1760755,"bill_number":"HB11","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To County Building Codes.","description":"This Act requires new commercial buildings with a foundation footprint of 50,000 square feet or greater to meet certain requirements to ensure that their roof is able to support solar energy infrastructure.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-08-03","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-08-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB11/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130288","sponsor":"Debra Heffernan"},
{"bill_id":1760769,"bill_number":"HB134","title":"An Act To Amend Titles 9, 10, 15, 16 And 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Division Of Forensic Science And The Medical Examiner.","description":"This is a housekeeping bill to remove outdated references to the term coroner in the Delaware Code. Created in 1682, the Office of the Coroner was one of the earliest elective offices in Delaware. The primary responsibility of the coroner was to investigate all cases in which a person died while in prison, was killed, died an unnatural death, or the circumstances of the death were unknown. It was also the duty of the coroner to arrest a person believed to have committed murder or manslaughter and to perform the duties of the sheriff when the sheriff was unavailable. The Office of the Coroner was abolished in 1969 and the responsibility for determining the cause of death is now the responsibility of the Medical Examiner. Today, it is outside the Medical Examiners scope of employment to perform many of the job duties that coroners were historically expected to do, and this bill clarifies that Medical Examiners are only responsible for investigating causes of death throughout the State under the provisions of Chapter 47 of Title 29, relating to forensic science.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-07-25","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-07-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB134/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130275","sponsor":"Franklin Cooke"},
{"bill_id":1760782,"bill_number":"HB12","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Electric Vehicles.","description":"This Act creates an Electric Vehicle Rebate Program to incentivize the purchase and lease of new and used electric vehicles by Delaware residents. All-electric vehicles shall receive a rebate of no more than $2,500 and hybrid vehicles shall receive a rebate of no more than $1,000. The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control shall develop standards, forms, and procedures necessary to implement this program.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-08-03","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-08-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB12/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130286","sponsor":"Sophie Phillips"},
{"bill_id":1760795,"bill_number":"HB140","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To End Of Life Options.","description":"This Act permits a terminally ill individual who is an adult resident of Delaware to request and self-administer medication to end the individual's life in a humane and dignified manner if both the individual's attending physician or attending advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) and a consulting physician or consulting APRN agree on the individual's diagnosis and prognosis and believe the individual has decision-making capacity, is making an informed decision, and is acting voluntarily.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2024-06-20","last_action":"Vetoed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-09-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB140/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130281","sponsor":"Paul Baumbach"},
{"bill_id":1760810,"bill_number":"SB104","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Theft.","description":"This Act creates a separate offense for theft of a catalytic converter. A first offense of catalytic converter theft is a class A misdemeanor unless the value of the stolen property is $1,500 or more, in which case it is a class G felony. A second offense of theft of a catalytic converter within the previous 5 years is a class G felony, regardless of the value of the stolen property.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-05-02","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in Senate with 3 Favorable, 2 On Its Merits, 1 Unfavorable","last_action_date":"2023-05-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB104/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130298","sponsor":"Jack Walsh"},
{"bill_id":1760846,"bill_number":"SB103","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure For Residential Dwellings.","description":"Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming more and more popular. Between 2012 and 2016, EV sales grew at an annual rate of 32%. In 2017, growth in sales reached 45%. Batteries for EVs have become much cheaper in the last 10 years, enabling EVs to compete with traditional, fossil-fueled vehicles. In addition, major vehicle manufacturers are pledging to go all electric. Some researchers are predicting that EV sales will outnumber those of traditional, combustion engine vehicles by 2040. However, only minimal electrical charging infrastructure is available today.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-08-03","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-08-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB103/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140422","sponsor":"Sarah McBride"},
{"bill_id":1761137,"bill_number":"HCR43","title":"Recognizing May 3, 2023, As World Press Freedom Day In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This Resolution recognizes May 3, 2023, as \"World Press Freedom Day\".","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-05-04","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2023-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR43/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130293","sponsor":"Bryan Shupe"},
{"bill_id":1761188,"bill_number":"HCR42","title":"Recognizing The Month Of May 2023 As Mental Health Awareness Month.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution recognizes the month of May 2023 as Mental Health Awareness Month.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-05-04","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2023-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR42/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130290","sponsor":"Valerie Longhurst"},
{"bill_id":1761206,"bill_number":"SB106","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Maternal Mental Health.","description":"This Act modernizes and expands the concept of maternal mental health by replacing the definition of maternal depression with the more encompassing definition of perinatal mood and anxiety disorder. This Act contemplates treatment for any caregiver who may be affected by perinatal mood and anxiety disorder. This Act avoids use of gender-based pronouns as recommended by the Legislative Drafting Manual.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-09-24","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-09-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB106/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140552","sponsor":"Kyle Gay"},
{"bill_id":1761218,"bill_number":"SB107","title":"An Act To Amend Title 30 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Motor Vehicle Documentation Fee.","description":"This Act clarifies that in calculating the document fee to be paid by the owner upon the sale, transfer, or registration of a park trailer, the owner shall be allowed to demonstrate the fair market value of the park trailer through an appraisal by a Delaware dealer authorized to provide an appraisal for park trailer models. This Act also excludes furnishings, site modifications, geographical location, and other items that are not related to the actual value of the park trailer from being included in the calculation.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-09-21","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-09-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB107/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140579","sponsor":"David Lawson"},
{"bill_id":1761230,"bill_number":"SB105","title":"An Act To Amend The Charter Of The Town Of Selbyville Relating To Impact Fees.","description":"This Act amends the Charter of the Town of Selbyville to allow the Town to impose an impact fee to contribute to the costs of operations of volunteer fire companies, ambulance companies, public libraries, or police departments providing services within the Town.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-06-29","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-06-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB105/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130301","sponsor":"Gerald Hocker"},
{"bill_id":1761367,"bill_number":"HB137","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Pupil And Student Identification Cards.","description":"This Act corrects the Delaware crisis text number and the National Suicide Prevention call or text line that is required to be printed on pupil identification cards for all public schools serving pupils in grades 7 to 12 and for all students attending public institutions of higher learning in Delaware. This Act takes effect for the 2023-2024 school year.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-07-21","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-07-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB137/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130305","sponsor":"Krista Griffith"},
{"bill_id":1761387,"bill_number":"SCR44","title":"Recognizing May 5, 2023, As Maternal Mental Health Awareness Day In Delaware.","description":"This Resolution recognizes May 5, 2023, as Maternal Mental Health Awareness Day in Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-05-04","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2023-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR44/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130306","sponsor":"Kyle Gay"},
{"bill_id":1761406,"bill_number":"SCR33","title":"Designating May 17, 2023, As Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week In Delaware.","description":"This resolution designates the week of May 1-7, 2023, as \"Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week\" in Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-05-04","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2023-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR33/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130172","sponsor":"Nicole Poore"},
{"bill_id":1761426,"bill_number":"HB138","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Teacher Apprenticeships.","description":"This Act establishes a Delaware Educator Apprenticeship Program to be developed by the Department of Education. The Department of Education will work with the Department of Labor to create a program that places aspiring teachers in paid positions in schools, while the teacher candidates complete the training and schooling necessary to become a Delaware credentialed teacher. This program will complement the Grow Your Own Educator Program and teacher residency programs to create a low-cost pathway for aspiring teachers to earn their teaching credentials and will address the educator shortage in Delaware.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-08-23","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-08-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB138/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130312","sponsor":"Kimberly Williams"},
{"bill_id":1761448,"bill_number":"SR13","title":"Proclaiming May 4, 2023 As \"until Justice Just Is Day\" In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This resolution proclaims May 4, 2023, as \"Until Justice Just Is Day\" in the State of Delaware and urges all Delawareans to support the mission of the YWCAs \"Until Justice Just Is\" campaign by advocating for and supporting their communities in a meaningful way.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-05-04","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2023-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SR13/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130308","sponsor":"Elizabeth Lockman"},
{"bill_id":1761475,"bill_number":"SB110","title":"An Act To Amend Title 6 And Title 8 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Courthouse Municipality Fee.","description":"This Bill increases the courthouse municipality fee assessed on limited liability company (LLC) filings and corporate filings from $20 to $40. The fee is expected to raise $8.5 million to be distributed to the municipalities designated as the places of holding the Court of Chancery. The fee is distributed to the municipality in the county in which a business entitys registered office is located.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-07-21","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-07-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB110/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130318","sponsor":"Elizabeth Lockman"},
{"bill_id":1761477,"bill_number":"SB108","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Gold Alert Program For Certain Missing Persons.","description":"This Act revises the State's Gold Alert Program to include missing children and increase dissemination of information to the public to better assist the State's search efforts.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-08-31","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-08-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB108/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130289","sponsor":"Nicole Poore"},
{"bill_id":1761478,"bill_number":"SB115","title":"An Act To Amend 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 Act continues the practice of amending periodically the Delaware Revised Uniform Partnership Act (the GP Act) to keep it current and to maintain its national preeminence. The following is a section-by-section review of the proposed amendments to the GP Act:","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-07-17","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-07-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB115/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130322","sponsor":"Kyle Gay"},
{"bill_id":1761482,"bill_number":"SB109","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Impoundment Of Animals.","description":"Under this bill, when the State incurs costs for impounding an animal and the owner fails to pay the costs, the time in which ownership of the animal reverts to the State is reduced from 30 days to 15 days.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-08-24","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-08-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB109/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130314","sponsor":"Nicole Poore"},
{"bill_id":1761483,"bill_number":"SB112","title":"An Act To Amend 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 Act continues the practice of amending periodically the Delaware Revised Uniform Limited Partnership Act (the LP Act) to keep it current and to maintain its national preeminence. The following is a section-by-section review of the proposed amendments to the LP Act:","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-07-17","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-07-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB112/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130323","sponsor":"Kyle Gay"},
{"bill_id":1761487,"bill_number":"SB114","title":"An Act To Amend Title 8 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The General Corporation Law.","description":"Sections 1, 2, 3 and 4 of this Act amend §§ 152, 153, 157 and 160 of Title 8.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-07-17","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-07-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB114/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130325","sponsor":"Kyle Gay"},
{"bill_id":1761490,"bill_number":"SB111","title":"An Act To Amend Title 26 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Electric Utility Restructuring.","description":"This bill clarifies and confirms that utilities and farm customers may enter into contracts, such as power supply agreements, that specify how Excess kWh Credits will be applied at the end of an annual billing period.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-07-27","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-07-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB111/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130321","sponsor":"Stephanie Hansen"},
{"bill_id":1761492,"bill_number":"SB113","title":"An Act To Amend 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 Act continues the practice of amending periodically the Delaware Limited Liability Company Act (the LLC Act) to keep it current and to maintain its national preeminence. The following is a section-by-section review of the proposed amendments to the LLC Act:","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-07-17","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-07-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB113/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130324","sponsor":"Kyle Gay"},
{"bill_id":1761550,"bill_number":"HB139","title":"An Act To Amend The Charter Of The Town Of Townsend.","description":"This Act amends the Charter of the Town of Townsend in the following ways:","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-08-31","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-08-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB139/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130326","sponsor":"Jeffrey Spiegelman"},
{"bill_id":1762308,"bill_number":"SB9","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Lead-based Paint.","description":"Although lead-based paint is prevalent in many Delaware residences and causes extraordinary neurological damage in children, including seizures, behavioral disorders, developmental delays, and cognitive disabilities, Delaware does not have a comprehensive system to eliminate lead-based paint from those residences where children are still exposed to lead. This Act creates such a system, including:","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-07-17","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-07-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB9/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130328","sponsor":"Sarah McBride"},
{"bill_id":1762502,"bill_number":"SCR48","title":"Recognizing May 2023 As \"older Americans Month\" In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This Senate Concurrent Resolution recognizes May 2023 as \"Older Americans Month\" in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-05-09","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2023-05-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR48/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130327","sponsor":"Spiros Mantzavinos"},
{"bill_id":1762529,"bill_number":"SCR47","title":"Proclaiming May 2023 \"cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month\" In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This Senate Concurrent Resolution proclaims May 2023 \"Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month\" in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-05-09","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2023-05-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR47/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130315","sponsor":"Gerald Hocker"},
{"bill_id":1762557,"bill_number":"HB141","title":"An Act To Amend Titles 11 And 15 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Criminal History Background Checks For Candidates For State And County Public Office.","description":"This Act requires all candidates for statewide office, the General Assembly, and all elected county offices, to request a criminal history background check, no later than the filing deadline, from the State Bureau of Identification. The State Bureau of Identification must, within 10 days of receipt of the request, provide the Commissioner of Elections with a report of the candidates criminal history or a statement that the Bureaus Repository contains no information relating to the candidate. The Commissioner of Elections must then determine if the candidate is qualified under Section 21 of Article II of the Delaware Constitution to be considered a candidate and have their name appear on the ballot. The candidate will be considered a provisional candidate until the Commissioner of Elections determines the candidate is qualified. The information obtained by the Commissioner of Elections, from the Bureau, will not fall under the definition of public record in Chapter 100 of Title 29. The candidate must pay the cost of the criminal history background check, but the cost may be reimbursed from the candidates campaign funds as an authorized campaign expenditure. This Act will take effect January 1 after enactment.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-08-31","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-08-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB141/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130331","sponsor":"Eric Morrison"},
{"bill_id":1762583,"bill_number":"SCR50","title":"Acknowledging The Importance Of Mobile Integrated Health And Community Paramedicine Services In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution acknowledges the importance of Mobile Integrated Health and Community Paramedicine and encourages stakeholders to collaborate and support its expansion.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-05-09","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2023-05-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR50/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130334","sponsor":"Jack Walsh"},
{"bill_id":1762610,"bill_number":"SCR49","title":"Recognizing May 7-13, 2023, As \"youth Health Awareness And Prevention Week\" In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This concurrent resolution designates May 7-13, 2023, as \"Youth Health Awareness and Prevention Week\" in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-05-09","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2023-05-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR49/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130338","sponsor":"Stephanie Hansen"},
{"bill_id":1762636,"bill_number":"HCR44","title":"Recognizing May 8-12, 2023 As \"teacher Appreciation Week\".","description":"This resolution recognizes the week of May 8-12, 2023 as Teacher Appreciation Week.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-05-09","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2023-05-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR44/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130329","sponsor":"Kimberly Williams"},
{"bill_id":1762664,"bill_number":"HR11","title":"Recognizing May 10, 2023 As Major George S. Welch Day.","description":"This House Resolution recognizes May 10, 2023 as Major George S. Welch Day in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-05-09","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2023-05-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HR11/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130303","sponsor":"Kerri Harris"},
{"bill_id":1762693,"bill_number":"HCR45","title":"Commending Ashley Lockwood Representing The Milford School District For Being Selected As Delaware's State Teacher Of The Year For 2023 And Commending Each School District's Teacher Of The Year.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution commends the 2023 Delaware State Teacher of the Year, Ashley Lockwood, and all of the District Teachers of the Year.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-05-09","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2023-05-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR45/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130330","sponsor":"Kimberly Williams"},
{"bill_id":1762721,"bill_number":"HB142","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Crimes And Criminal Procedure","description":"This bill precludes the so-called LGBTQ+ \"panic\" defense that seeks to partially or completely excuse or justify a defendant from full accountability for the commission of a crime on the grounds that the actual or perceived sexual orientation, sex, gender, gender identity, or sex assigned at birth of the victim is sufficient to explain, excuse, or justify the defendant's conduct, or contributes to or causes the defendant's mental state, or that the defendants reaction thereto constitutes a mental illness, mental defect, or mental disorder sufficient to excuse or justify the defendant's conduct (including under circumstances in which the victim made a nonviolent romantic or sexual advance toward the defendant or in which the defendant and the victim dated or had a romantic or sexual relationship). Sections 1 and 3 of this bill move the definitions for gender identity and sexual orientation currently in the hate crimes statute to the general definitions section of the Criminal Code to maintain standard definitions of these terms throughout the Criminal Code. Section 2 of this bill provides that in any prosecution or sentencing for an offense: (i) a defendant is not justified in using force against another based on the discovery of, knowledge or belief about, or the potential or actual disclosure of the victims actual or perceived sexual orientation, sex, gender, gender identity, or sex assigned at birth; (ii) for the purposes of determining whether there is a reasonable explanation or excuse for the existence of extreme emotional disturbance or other asserted mitigating factor or circumstance, such explanation or excuse is not reasonable if it is based on the discovery of, knowledge or belief about, or the potential or actual disclosure of the victims actual or perceived sexual orientation, sex, gender, gender identity, or sex assigned at birth; and (iii) a defendant does not suffer from a mental illness, mental defect, mental disorder, serious mental disorder, psychiatric disorder, or other impairment affecting or impacting the defendants mental state relating to any questions of intent, knowledge, capacity to appreciate the wrongfulness of the defendant's conduct, disturbance of the defendant's thinking, feeling or behavior, culpability, willpower to choose whether to do or refrain from doing an act, or ability to distinguish right from wrong, based on the discovery of, knowledge or belief about, or the potential or actual disclosure of the victims actual or perceived sexual orientation, sex, gender, gender identity, or sex assigned at birth.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-09-21","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-09-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB142/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140531","sponsor":"Eric Morrison"},
{"bill_id":1762786,"bill_number":"SB117","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Medical Care Of Police Dogs Injured In The Line Of Duty.","description":"This Act authorizes paramedics and other EMS providers to provide medical care to police dogs injured at the scene of an emergency. This Act also grants civil immunity to paramedics and other EMS providers who provide medical services to police dogs, so long as their efforts to assist the police dog were in good faith. However, this Act clarifies that in a situation where a human and a police dog need emergency medical care at the same time, the medical services personnel are prohibited from providing care to the police dog over the human, if the care of the police dog would hinder the humans care.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-08-10","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-08-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB117/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130337","sponsor":"Brian Pettyjohn"},
{"bill_id":1762817,"bill_number":"SB116","title":"An Act To Amend Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To A Physician Assistants Licensure Compact.","description":"This Act adopts the PA Licensure Compact, which is an interstate occupational licensure compact for physician assistants (PAs). The purpose of the Compact is to strengthen access to medical services and enhance the portability of a license to practice as a physician assistant while safeguarding the safety of patients and complementing the existing authority of state licensing boards to license and discipline physician assistants. Under the Compact, a physician assistant licensed in a Compact member state may obtain a privilege to practice in another Compact member state. Physician assistants using a Compact privilege to practice in another state must adhere to laws and regulations of practice in that state and are under the jurisdiction of the regulatory board of the state in which they are practicing.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-07-21","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-07-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB116/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130336","sponsor":"Sarah McBride"},
{"bill_id":1762855,"bill_number":"SB118","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Extreme Crimes Protection Act.","description":"This Act revises Delaware's death penalty statute to ensure its compliance with the United States Constitution, as interpreted by the United States Supreme Court in Hurst v. Florida, and by the Delaware Supreme Court in Rauf v. State. In accordance with these cases, this Act requires that before a death sentence can be imposed, a jury, unless waived by the defendant, must first unanimously determine all of the following:","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-05-09","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Judiciary Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2023-05-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB118/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130340","sponsor":"Eric Buckson"},
{"bill_id":1763144,"bill_number":"HB144","title":"An Act To Amend Title 19 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Workers Compensation","description":"This Act increases the number of members of a limited liability corporation who are eligible for exemption from workers compensation reimbursement from four to eight, making the number equal to the number of officers in a traditional corporation who are eligible for exemption.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-06-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB144/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130347","sponsor":"William Bush"},
{"bill_id":1763173,"bill_number":"HCR46","title":"Designating The Month Of May As \"national Nurses Month\" In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This resolution designates the month of May as \"National Nurses Month\" in Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-05-10","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2023-05-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR46/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130294","sponsor":"Melissa Minor-Brown"},
{"bill_id":1763210,"bill_number":"HB146","title":"An Act To Amend Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Insurance.","description":"This bill increases the assessments charged to insurance companies to fund the increased costs of the operation of the Fraud Prevention Bureau.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-06-29","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-06-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB146/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130348","sponsor":"William Bush"},
{"bill_id":1763242,"bill_number":"HB143","title":"An Act To Amend Title 5 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Interest Rates On Loans To Individuals.","description":"Delaware is one of a handful of states that has no cap other than unconscionability on interest rates for short-term consumer loans. Under Delaware case law, the unconscionability of an interest rate is decided by a court on a case by case basis. This Act caps interest rates at 20% for short-term consumer loans of $1,000 or less that must be repaid in less than 60 days and motor vehicle title loans.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-05-10","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce Committee in House","last_action_date":"2023-05-10","committee":"Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB143/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130343","sponsor":"Sean Lynn"},
{"bill_id":1763270,"bill_number":"HB150","title":"An Act To Amend Title 31 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Medical Coverage For All Delaware Children.","description":"This bill is the Cover All Delaware Children Act. Many children who are undocumented do not have access to routine or preventative healthcare, including vaccinations and physicals, because they cannot afford the services. Instead they may rely upon emergency room visits when untreated conditions worsen. Providing publicly funded healthcare coverage to low-income children greatly improves their health and long-term outcomes. Medicaid coverage is linked to fewer chronic conditions, better overall health, improved oral health, and fewer hospitalizations and emergency room visits.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-05-10","last_action":"Assigned to Appropriations Committee in House","last_action_date":"2023-05-18","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB150/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130345","sponsor":"Krista Griffith"},
{"bill_id":1763276,"bill_number":"SCR51","title":"Designating May 2023 As \"small Business Month\" In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This Senate Concurrent Resolution designates May 2023 as \"Small Business Month\" in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-05-10","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2023-05-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR51/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130333","sponsor":"David Wilson"},
{"bill_id":1763290,"bill_number":"SB6","title":"An Act To Amend Title 7 Of The Delaware Code And Chapter 108, Volume 62 Of The Laws Of Delaware, As Amended By Chapter 99, Volume 72 Of The Laws Of Delaware, Relating To Clarifying The Warner Grant Trust And The Jurisdiction Of The Court Of Chancery As Arbiter Of Disputes Regarding The Warner Grant Trust Land.","description":"In 1682 or 1683, the Sussex County Court, created by William Penn, created the land grant that is the subject of this Act (Warner Grant). As this Act describes, the Warner Grant consists of land in and adjacent to the City of Lewes largely consisting of what is now Cape Henlopen State Park. As the United States District Court for Delaware would later find, the Warner Grant created a right of common held in trust for the benefit the people of Lewes and Sussex County. See United States v. 1,010.8 Acres Situate in Sussex County, 56 F. Supp. 120 (D. Del. 1944).","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-09-21","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-09-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB6/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130352","sponsor":"Russ Huxtable"},
{"bill_id":1763305,"bill_number":"SB120","title":"An Act To Amend Title 9 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Expenditure Of Real Estate Transfer Tax Proceeds.","description":"This bill adds workforce and affordable housing programs to the current list of realty transfer tax eligible expenditures for New Castle, Kent, and Sussex Counties.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-06-28","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-06-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB120/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130354","sponsor":"Eric Buckson"},
{"bill_id":1763325,"bill_number":"SB119","title":"An Act To Amend Title 13 And Title 31 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Guardianship Of A Child.","description":"This Act amends Chapter 23, Title 13 relating to guardianship and permanent guardianship of a child. The Act does all of the following:","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-07-31","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-07-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB119/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130353","sponsor":"Kyle Gay"},
{"bill_id":1763344,"bill_number":"SCR52","title":"Designating The Month Of May 2023 As \"lupus Awareness Month\" In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This concurrent resolution designates May 2023 as \"Lupus Awareness Month\" in the State of Delaware and encourages expanded efforts to keep Delaware residents properly informed about Lupus symptom recognition and treatment.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-05-10","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2023-05-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR52/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130349","sponsor":"Kyra Hoffner"},
{"bill_id":1763620,"bill_number":"SCR18","title":"Recognizing May 11, 2023 As Delaware Local Government Day In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This Senate Concurrent Resolution recognizes May 11, 2023 as Delaware Local Government Day in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-05-11","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2023-05-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR18/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130088","sponsor":"Nicole Poore"},
{"bill_id":1763632,"bill_number":"HR12","title":"Honoring May 7-13, 2023 As Delaware Correctional Officers And Employees Week.","description":"This Resolution recognizes May 7-13, 2023 as Delaware Correctional Officers and Employees Week in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-05-11","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2023-05-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HR12/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130350","sponsor":"Ruth Briggs King"},
{"bill_id":1763642,"bill_number":"HB147","title":"An Act To Amend Title 12, Title 25, And Title 30 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Uniform Real Property Transfer On Death Act.","description":"This Act is a substitute for House Bill No. 147. Like House Bill No. 147, this Act provides a mechanism for the nonprobate transfer of real estate. This is done by permitting an owner of an interest in real estate to execute and record a transfer on death (TOD) deed designating a beneficiary who will automatically receive the real estate on the owner's death without a probate procedure. During the owner's lifetime the beneficiary of a TOD deed has no interest in the real estate and the owner retains full power to transfer or encumber the real estate or to revoke the deed.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-06-18","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (Executive) in Senate with 1 Favorable, 3 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2024-06-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB147/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141201","sponsor":"Paul Baumbach"},
{"bill_id":1763656,"bill_number":"SCR54","title":"Proclaiming May 11, 2023, As Home Care Advocacy Day In The State Of Delaware.","description":"The resolution proclaims May 11, 2023, as \"Home Care Advocacy Day\" in Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-05-11","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2023-05-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR54/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130378","sponsor":"Kyra Hoffner"},
{"bill_id":1763667,"bill_number":"HCR50","title":"Recognizing The Special Relationship Between Bethany Beach And The Town Of PÉriers In Normandy, France, And The Liberation Of PÉriers In World War Ii.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution recognizes the special relationship between Bethany Beach and Périers, France and the liberation of Périers in World War II.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-05-11","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2023-05-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR50/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130219","sponsor":"Ronald Gray"},
{"bill_id":1763678,"bill_number":"SCR56","title":"Recognizing The Advocacy Efforts Of The Youth-led Kick Butts Generation Organization.","description":"This Senate Concurrent Resolution recognizes the advocacy efforts of the youth-led Kick Butts Generation organization.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-05-11","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2023-06-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR56/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130363","sponsor":"Eric Buckson"},
{"bill_id":1763689,"bill_number":"HB149","title":"An Act To Amend Title 30 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Personal Income Taxes.","description":"This Act requires personal income tax brackets to be annually adjusted for cost-of-living increases. This will prevent tax rate increases resulting from cost-of-living pay increases that push lower income taxpayers into higher tax brackets. This is referred to as \"bracket creep\". Cost-of-living pay increases are intended to offset inflation and not create a greater tax burden on lower income taxpayers. Social justice requires that lower income taxpayers should not face both inflation and higher tax rates at the same time. This Act will be effective for tax years beginning after December 31, 2024.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-03-12","last_action":"Not Enough Signatures to Release","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB149/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141013","sponsor":"Richard Collins"},
{"bill_id":1763702,"bill_number":"SR14","title":"Recognizing May 13, 2023, As \"national Train Day In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This resolution recognizes May 13, 2023 as \"National Train Day\" in the State of Delaware and encourages all Delawareans to recognize the contributions trains and railroad personnel have made to everyday life.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-05-11","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2023-05-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SR14/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130377","sponsor":"Russ Huxtable"},
{"bill_id":1763709,"bill_number":"SCR45","title":"Recognizing The Month Of May 2023 As \"healthy Vision Month\" In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This Senate Concurrent Resolution recognizes the month of May 2023 as \"Healthy Vision Month\" in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-05-11","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2023-05-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR45/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130302","sponsor":"David Lawson"},
{"bill_id":1763723,"bill_number":"SCR53","title":"Commending The Food Bank Of Delaware For Its Contribution To The State Of Delaware.","description":"This Senate Concurrent Resolution commends the Food Bank of Delaware for its contributions towards ending hunger and addressing the root causes or poverty in the State of Delaware through its increased statewide impact.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-05-11","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2023-05-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR53/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130360","sponsor":"David Wilson"},
{"bill_id":1763737,"bill_number":"SCR46","title":"Designating The Week Of May 8-12, 2023, As \"charter Schools Week\" In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This Senate Concurrent Resolution designates the week of May 8-12, 2023, as \"Charter Schools Week\" in the State of Delaware and commends Delaware's public charter schools for their efforts in educating Delaware students.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-05-11","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2023-05-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR46/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130316","sponsor":"Brian Pettyjohn"},
{"bill_id":1763749,"bill_number":"HR15","title":"Respecting And Honoring All Delaware Mothers On May 14, 2023, Mother's Day.","description":"This House Resolution recognizes Sunday, May 14, 2023, as a very special day for all mothers in the State of Delaware and calls on all Delawareans to reflect on the many selfless acts of their own mothers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-05-11","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2023-05-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HR15/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130358","sponsor":"William Bush"},
{"bill_id":1763758,"bill_number":"HB151","title":"An Act To Amend Title 10 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Protection From Abuse Proceedings.","description":"This Act expressly adds the intentional restriction of another adults access to economic resources resulting in a loss of financial autonomy to the definition of abuse for protection from abuse proceedings. This Act also specifies that tangible property of the petitioner includes legal documents belonging to the petitioner. In addition, this Act codifies the existing practice of Family Court to allow relief by ordering respondents to return specific legal documents. 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":"2023-09-21","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-09-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB151/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130368","sponsor":"Eric Morrison"},
{"bill_id":1763773,"bill_number":"HB148","title":"An Act To Amend Title 15 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Elections.","description":"This Act makes updates to Title 15 related to the efficient administration of elections.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-07-21","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-07-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB148/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130373","sponsor":"Paul Baumbach"},
{"bill_id":1763781,"bill_number":"HB153","title":"An Act To Amend Title 15 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Campaign Contributions And Expeditures.","description":"This bill permits political committees to make donations to any religious, charitable, educations or scientific organization exempt from Delaware income tax under Delaware tax laws or to any volunteer fire company.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-05-18","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (Elections & Government Affairs) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2023-06-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB153/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140381","sponsor":"Peter Schwartzkopf"},
{"bill_id":1763800,"bill_number":"SB124","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Reporting Of Child Abuse And Neglect.","description":"This Act clarifies when reports of child abuse or neglect, including suspected human trafficking of a child, are required to be made orally to the Departments report line and when they may be made via the Departments online reporting portal. This Act also clarifies that licensed professionals who make reports may not remain anonymous.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-07-31","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-07-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB124/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130357","sponsor":"Kyle Gay"},
{"bill_id":1763815,"bill_number":"SB128","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Obstruction Of Justice.","description":"This Act establishes the crime of obstruction of justice. Nearly every other state has a statutory crime of obstruction of justice and this Act is modeled on laws that prohibit intentional obstruction of justice and interference with governmental functions under federal law, Chapter 73 of Title 18 of the United States Code, and in Pennsylvania, under § 5101 of Title 18 of the Pennsylvania Criminal Code. This Act addresses actions that powerful individuals and organizations take to silence victims and witnesses and impede investigations into fraud, abuse, corruption, and white collar crime.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-09-21","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-09-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB128/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140382","sponsor":"Sarah McBride"},
{"bill_id":1763830,"bill_number":"SB121","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Child Protection Accountability Commission","description":"This Act codifies that the Child Protection Accountability Commission, in conjunction with the Department of Services for Children, Youth, and their Families, is responsible for developing, maintaining, and conducting child abuse mandatory reporting, multidisciplinary response, and related trainings under this Chapter.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB121/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130355","sponsor":"Kyle Gay"},
{"bill_id":1763850,"bill_number":"SB123","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Patient Abuse.","description":"This Act provides that any adult day care facility required to be licensed under Chapter 1 of Title 16 is subject to the existing reporting obligations for facilities under Subchapter III of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Delaware Code.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-09-21","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-09-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB123/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130370","sponsor":"Spiros Mantzavinos"},
{"bill_id":1763868,"bill_number":"SB127","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Patient Abuse.","description":"This Act adds different levels of criminal liability based on the specifics of a case for directors or managers of facilities who fail to take corrective action to protect patients or residents from criminal activity.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-05-11","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Health & Social Services Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2023-05-11","committee":"Health & Social Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB127/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130376","sponsor":"Spiros Mantzavinos"},
{"bill_id":1763886,"bill_number":"SB7","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The State Energy Office.","description":"This Bill amends the Delaware Energy Act, Title 29 of the Delaware Code, Chapter 80, Subchapter II, by updating and expanding upon the duties of the State Energy Office (located in the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Controls Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy). In Section 1 of the Bill, the General Assembly finds and declares that: (a) Planning for Delaware's energy future is vitally important to Delawares economy and all of its citizens; (b) Developments in the energy sector of the economy are proceeding at a fast pace, and devoting state resources to the energy sector will be beneficial; and (c) Transforming the delivery of energy to end users is expected to require new programs, planning, and workforce training. Section 1 of the Bill also declares the intent of the General Assembly to provide for the development and implementation of State energy policy and programs in accordance with the State Energy Plan, the State Climate Action Plan, and other documents developed by the Governor's Energy Advisor Council and adopted by the State Energy Office.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-08-03","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-08-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB7/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140471","sponsor":"Stephanie Hansen"},
{"bill_id":1763899,"bill_number":"SB126","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Refrigerants.","description":"This Act clarifies that State building code and other local codes must align with substitute standards for refrigerants as approved by the United States Environmental Protection Agency through their federal listing requirements.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-06-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB126/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130372","sponsor":"Spiros Mantzavinos"},
{"bill_id":1763917,"bill_number":"SB122","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11, Title 16, And Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Authorized Information Sharing For Children.","description":"This Act authorizes the Office of the Child Advocate and Office of the Investigation Coordinator to provide child victim data and information to the Office of Investigative Services during presentence investigations of defendants convicted of felony child abuse, endangering the welfare of a child or death of a child.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB122/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130356","sponsor":"Kyle Gay"},
{"bill_id":1763935,"bill_number":"SB125","title":"An Act To Amend Title 3, Title 6, Title 9, Title 10, Title 11, Title 12, Title 13, Title 14, Title 15, Title 16, Title 18, Title 19, Title 20, Title 21, Title 24, Title 25, Title 29, And Title 30 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Technical Corrections.","description":"In December 2022, the Code Revisors provided the General Assembly with a list of potential technical corrections that they identified as they revised the Delaware Code to reflect legislation that was enacted by the 151st General Assembly in 2022 or 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. This Act also includes technical corrections identified outside of the list provided by the Code Revisors.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-09-21","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-09-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB125/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130367","sponsor":"David Sokola"},
{"bill_id":1764151,"bill_number":"HB157","title":"An Act To Amend Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Pawnbrokers, Secondhand Dealers And Scrap Metal Processors.","description":"This Act prohibits a pawnbroker, secondhand dealer, or scrap metal processor from purchasing or otherwise acquiring a gift card or other item in its original packaging unless the individual offering the item for sale produces a receipt or proof of purchase at the time of transaction. The Department of Homeland Security or its designee may seize an item found in violation of Chapter 23, Title 24 for a period of 30 days to allow the pawnbroker, secondhand dealer, or scrap metal processor an opportunity to provide a receipt or proof of ownership.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-08-03","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-08-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB157/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140385","sponsor":"Kimberly Williams"},
{"bill_id":1764184,"bill_number":"HB156","title":"An Act To Amend Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Pet Insurance.","description":"This Act establishes the comprehensive framework for the regulation of pet insurance transacted in Delaware. The Act reflects the adoption of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners Pet Insurance Model Act, with adjustments made to conform the model act to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual, including using the singular tense of a word rather than the plural tense.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-08-31","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-08-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB156/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140384","sponsor":"Kimberly Williams"},
{"bill_id":1764213,"bill_number":"HB155","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Offenses Involving Deadly Weapons And Dangerous Instruments.","description":"This bill makes the unsafe storage of a firearm in a vehicle a class A misdemeanor if the person knowingly leaves a firearm unattended in a vehicle and the firearm is not stored in a locked box or container, a firearms rack that is on the motor vehicle, or locked in the trunk. This bill also provides that compliance with unsafe storage of a firearm in a vehicle is a defense to carrying a concealed deadly weapon.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-08-15","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-08-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB155/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140387","sponsor":"Krista Griffith"},
{"bill_id":1764243,"bill_number":"HB154","title":"An Act To Amend Title 6 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Personal Data Privacy And Consumer Protection.","description":"This bill creates the Delaware Personal Data Privacy Act. The Act delineates a consumers personal data rights and provides that residents of this State will have the right to know what information is being collected about them, see the information, correct any inaccuracies, or request deletion of their personal data that is being maintained by entities or people.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-09-11","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-09-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB154/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140388","sponsor":"Krista Griffith"},
{"bill_id":1764244,"bill_number":"SB129","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Animal Shelters.","description":"The Act updates the Delaware Code concerning animal shelter standards and treatment of animals in shelters to reflect best practices, which are currently already being followed by most shelters. The Act also fills in gaps in existing law, such as by requiring that animals be vaccinated against rabies before adoption or release and by setting standards for feeding and access to water, facilities and enclosures, and sanitation and disease control.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-08-17","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-08-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB129/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140389","sponsor":"Jack Walsh"},
{"bill_id":1764886,"bill_number":"SCR55","title":"Proclaiming May 2023 As \"community Action Month\" In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This Senate Concurrent Resolution proclaims May 2023 as \"Community Action Month\" in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-05-16","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2023-05-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR55/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130346","sponsor":"Brian Pettyjohn"},
{"bill_id":1764909,"bill_number":"HB159","title":"An Act To Amend Title 12, Title 29, And Title 30 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Taxes.","description":"The statute in Section 1 is revised to establish that a judgment of record obtained as a result of the Director of Revenue filing the certificate under section 554 of Title 30 of the Delaware Code constitutes a judgment of record of which notice is presumed against the estate of the decedent regardless of the county in this State in which letters are granted. Section 2 modifies the deadline for having a June meeting of DEFAC to account for the for the new Juneteenth holiday. Section 3 enables the Department of Finance and the Division of Revenue to fully administer and enforce taxes where jurisdiction is assigned by the Delaware Code without reference to any specific Title. This avoids the need to revise applicable provisions of Title 30 (by enumerating each applicable title) when changes to the law make the Department responsible for the administration and enforcement of tax and tax-related laws established outside of Title 30. Section 1 of this Act applies to decedents on or at the effective date of this legislation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-06-13","last_action":"Assigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2023-06-13","committee":"Elections & Government Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB159/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140400","sponsor":"Paul Baumbach"},
{"bill_id":1764930,"bill_number":"HB160","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To 988 Behavioral Health Crisis Intervention Services.","description":"The National Suicide Hotline Designation Act of 2020 established 988 as the universal phone number for \"the national suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline system operating through the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.\" This Act provides the framework to maximize the benefits of 988 and provide crucial support to Delawareans in need through the implementation of a practical, modern, and comprehensive, integrated crisis care system.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-08-16","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-08-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB160/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140657","sponsor":"Valerie Longhurst"},
{"bill_id":1764956,"bill_number":"SR15","title":"Respectfully Requests The President Of The United States Award The Presidential Citizens Medal To Jan C. Scruggs.","description":"This Senate Resolution respectfully requests the President of the United States award the Presidential Citizens Medal to Jan C. Scruggs.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-05-16","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2023-05-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SR15/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130379","sponsor":"David Lawson"},
{"bill_id":1764980,"bill_number":"HB158","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Cash Management Policy Board.","description":"This bill transfers the placement of the Cash Management Policy Board from within the Department of Finance to the Office of the State Treasurer and provides that support for the Board shall be determined by the State Treasurer as is currently done.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-08-03","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-08-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB158/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140399","sponsor":"Paul Baumbach"},
{"bill_id":1765005,"bill_number":"HB162","title":"An Act To Amend Titles 9, 12, 16, 24, And 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Human Remains.","description":"House Bill 162 authorizes the process of natural organic reduction to be used in this State. Natural organic reduction is the gentle, respectful process that accelerates the decomposition of human remains to soil. This process uses large vessels to hold human remains together with straw, wood chips, or other natural materials for about 30 days. The human remains and organic materials, mixed together with warm air, are periodically turned and the process eventually results in reduction of the human remains to a soil material that can then be provided to the deceased individual's family. Natural organic reduction is considered a more eco-friendly cremation alternative, forgoing the usage of formaldehyde and the release of carbon dioxide and mercury into the atmosphere. The process also uses 1/8 the energy of cremation.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-05-16","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-05-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB162/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140705","sponsor":"Sean Lynn"},
{"bill_id":1765029,"bill_number":"HB165","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Discovery In Criminal Cases.","description":"This bill codifies the prosecutions obligation under Brady v. Maryland, a United State Supreme Court case, which requires the prosecution to provide evidence favorable to an accused. The purpose of this bill is to ensure the fairness and finality of criminal trials and guilty plea by requiring that the accused in every criminal case promptly receives all information and evidence favorable that is material to guilt or to punishment. The bill sets for what the prosecution must mandatorily disclose to the defense, which includes information relating to the credibility of a police officer and impeachment evidence of government witnesses such as favorable treatment of the witnesss criminal charges. The bill sets forth the process and timing of such disclosure and requires the prosecutor on the case to file a certificate of compliance with the Court. The bill provides a process by which the State can seek a protective order relating to the disclosure of information it must disclosure if the State can show that disclosure would create a substantial risk of physical harm, intimidation, bribery, economic reprisals or unnecessary annoyance or embarrassment.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-06-20","last_action":"Assigned to Judiciary Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2024-06-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB165/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140404","sponsor":"Sean Lynn"},
{"bill_id":1765050,"bill_number":"HB161","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Energy Efficiency Investment Fund.","description":"This Act allows the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control to assist more small businesses and organizations in making energy efficiency improvements to their facilities by raising the proportion of those projects that can be funded through grants or loans by the Energy Efficiency Investment Fund. Currently, assistance is capped at 30% of the project cost up to $250,000, leaving an applicant to come up with the remaining 70% or more. This can be prohibitive for smaller entities. By raising the eligible proportion of the project cost to 60%, without changing the maximum funding, the Department can help more small businesses, local governments, and nonprofits reduce their operating costs and environmental impact.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-07-21","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-07-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB161/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140403","sponsor":"William Bush"},
{"bill_id":1765071,"bill_number":"SCR57","title":"Supporting A Forthcoming Federal Resolution Recognizing Thomas Garrett As A Heroic Abolitionist.","description":"This Senate Concurrent Resolution supports a forthcoming federal resolution recognizing Thomas Garrett as a heroic abolitionist.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-05-16","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2023-05-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR57/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130374","sponsor":"Elizabeth Lockman"},
{"bill_id":1765098,"bill_number":"SB131","title":"An Act To Amend Title 6, Chapter 73 Of The Delaware Code To Harmonize With Federal Law, Modernize, And Clarify Certain Provisions.","description":"This bill updates and clarifies certain provisions that have been confusing or otherwise problematic in the Investor Protection Units enforcement efforts, or have otherwise become out-of-synch with federal securities law.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-09-21","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-09-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB131/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140395","sponsor":"Kyle Gay"},
{"bill_id":1765152,"bill_number":"SB130","title":"An Act To Amend Title 25 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Restrictive Covenants.","description":"This Act prohibits restrictive covenants that prohibit or unreasonably restricts the owner of real property from installing or using a clothesline. The average electric dryer requires 2.1 kilowatt hours (kwh) to complete each load of laundry, although, depending on the settings, this may be as much as 6 kwh per load. This translates to significant CO2 emissions and costs. Seven states have enacted laws that protect the ability of a homeowner to use a clothesline.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-05-16","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2023-05-16","committee":"Elections & Government Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB130/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140392","sponsor":"Laura Sturgeon"},
{"bill_id":1765212,"bill_number":"SB132","title":"An Act To Amend Title 6 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Student Loan Borrower Bill Of Rights Act.","description":"Over the past decade, an increasing number of states have passed legislation establishing a Student Loan Borrower Bill of Rights. At least 18 states have passed such legislation. Of these 18 states, 12 states have a Student Loan Ombudsperson and 13 have a licensing program, with another two states having a registration program instead of a licensing program.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-11","last_action":"Adopted in lieu of the original bill SB 132, and Assigned to Finance Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2024-04-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB132/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141169","sponsor":"Sarah McBride"},
{"bill_id":1765593,"bill_number":"HCR52","title":"Proclaiming The Week Of May 21st Through May 27, 2023 As Delaware Grown Week.","description":"This concurrent resolution proclaims the week of May 21-27, 2023 as Delaware Grown Week. It has been nine years since the General Assembly first partnered with the Delaware Department of Agriculture to establish this annual observation to facilitate better, healthier relationships between Delaware farmers and local consumers. Delaware Grown Week is celebrated annually the third full week of May. Successful passage of this resolution will continue this worthy collaboration.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-05-17","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2023-05-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR52/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140409","sponsor":"Lyndon Yearick"},
{"bill_id":1765624,"bill_number":"HCR47","title":"Recognizing May 29th As De529 Day.","description":"This resolution recognizes May 29th as DE529 Day.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-05-17","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2023-05-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR47/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140414","sponsor":"Krista Griffith"},
{"bill_id":1765654,"bill_number":"HB170","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11, Title 16, And Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Human Trafficking Of Children.","description":"This Act does all of the following regarding suspected human trafficking of children:","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-05-17","last_action":"Assigned to Appropriations Committee in House","last_action_date":"2023-06-14","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB170/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140413","sponsor":"Kimberly Williams"},
{"bill_id":1765687,"bill_number":"HB163","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Educator Licensure And Certification.","description":"This Act authorizes the Department of Education to issue an initial or continuing license to a Junior Reserve Officer Training Core (JROTC) Instructor who has been certified by the United States Department of Defense (USDOD). This Act also removes outdated language.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-08-09","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-08-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB163/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140412","sponsor":"Kimberly Williams"},
{"bill_id":1765720,"bill_number":"HCR51","title":"Recognizing The Significance Of Asian American And Pacific Islander Month And The Contributions And Influence Of Asian Americans And Pacific Islanders On The History, Culture, And Achievements Of The State Of Delaware.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution recognizes Asian American and Pacific Islander Month and celebrates the contributions, culture, and resilience of the Asian American and Pacific Islander community in the State of Delaware and the United States.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-05-17","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2023-05-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR51/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140415","sponsor":"Madinah Wilson-Anton"},
{"bill_id":1765801,"bill_number":"SCR59","title":"Recognizing May 22, 2023 As National Maritime Day.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution recognizes May 22, 2023 as National Maritime Day in Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-05-17","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2023-05-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR59/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140418","sponsor":"Russ Huxtable"},
{"bill_id":1765850,"bill_number":"SB133","title":"An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Motor Vehicles And Payment Of Motor Vehicle Fines.","description":"The Voluntary Assessment Center was created by legislative action in 1976 (60 Del. Laws Section 509) to allow recipients of minor traffic violations to pay the fine and costs associated with the violation without the need to appear in the Justice of the Peace Court. Section 709 (i) advises that \"Payment of the prescribed fine, costs, and penalty assessment is an admission of guilt, a waiver of the right to a hearing, and a complete satisfaction of the violation.\" Upon payment, the Court can consider the matter closed and advise the Division of Motor Vehicles of the violation for the Division's recordance purposes. Formerly, those who were unable to pay the fine in one payment were required instead to submit to a court date (which engendered additional court costs) if only to request a payment plan - a practice that seemed patently unfair. Accordingly, in 2012, the Court established a process where the Voluntary Assessment Center could accept payment of fines incrementally. Although more equitable, this new process caused unforeseen consequences. Because the current definition of payment is the total amount due, if a person makes a partial payment but does not completely pay the balance of the fine, the Court cannot consider the matter closed. The Division is not made aware of the violation and the case remains in administrative limbo. Currently, no capiases or warrants are issued for unpaid Voluntary Assessments. Instead, the Division places a flag on an individual's license and registration. It is usually only years later when an individual goes to renew their license that they respond to the Court to complete payment. Redefining payment in the definition of this section will further streamline the Court's administrative process of maintaining the record and will report to the Division the associated data in a timely manner.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-09-21","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-09-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB133/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140421","sponsor":"Darius Brown"},
{"bill_id":1765898,"bill_number":"SCR61","title":"Designating May 18, 2023, As Global Accessibilty Awareness Day In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This resolution designates May 18, 2023 as \"Global Accessibility Awareness Day\" in the State of Delaware, affirms the importance of making the internet and technology accessible to all, and encourages expanded efforts to keep Delaware residents properly informed about the need for equitable digital access and inclusion.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-05-17","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2023-05-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR61/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140417","sponsor":"Russ Huxtable"},
{"bill_id":1766149,"bill_number":"HB168","title":"An Act To Amend Titles 9 And 30 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Lodging Tax.","description":"House Bill No. 168 creates a short-term rental lodging tax at the rate of 8% of the rent upon every occupancy of a short-term rental within the State. For purposes of collecting the lodging tax on short-term rentals, HB 168 creates an occupational license for a short-term rental listing service. It also authorizes New Castle and Sussex Counties to impose a lodging tax of no more than 3 percent on short-term rentals.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-09-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-09-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB168/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141646","sponsor":"Kimberly Williams"},
{"bill_id":1766161,"bill_number":"HR9","title":"Recognizing The Last Monday Of May As Memorial Day.","description":"This resolution recognizes the last Monday of May as Memorial Day.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-05-18","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2023-05-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HR9/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140419","sponsor":"Jeff Hilovsky"},
{"bill_id":1766177,"bill_number":"HR13","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 House 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-05-18","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2023-05-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HR13/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140427","sponsor":"Valerie Longhurst"},
{"bill_id":1766195,"bill_number":"HB171","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, which have historically expired and been reauthorized by the General Assembly every three years. Existing statutory authorization to collect fees sunsets on December 31, 2023. This legislation updates the fee assessments based on the work of the Title V Operating Permit Program Advisory Committee and makes additional clarifying updates. For 2024-2026, the total fee will be comprised of a base fee, user fee, and program fee. Base fees are based on the number of staff hours spent on the sources permitting, compliance, and enforcement activities, while the user fee is based on the sources air emissions. The program fee will be assessed based on the total base and user fees. This Act authorizes the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control to collect Title V annual fees for calendar years 2024 through 2026, at which point the authority sunsets and would need to be reauthorized.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-07-21","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-07-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB171/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140436","sponsor":"Debra Heffernan"},
{"bill_id":1766212,"bill_number":"HB169","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To School Construction.","description":"This Act requires the Secretary of Education to publish and deliver to the General Assembly a report detailing requests for certificates of necessity that are not included in the proposed capital budget and the reasons for the rejection and a ranking of the rejected projects by need. The report is also required to include a breakdown of the current and previous 5 years of state spending committed through the certificate of necessity process, as well as a report on which priority level (1, 2, or 3) all approved and rejected applications are given.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-08-09","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-08-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB169/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140433","sponsor":"Kimberly Williams"},
{"bill_id":1766228,"bill_number":"HCR48","title":"Commending Heather Hitchens Representing The Lake Forest School District For Being Selected As Delaware's Educational Support Professional Of The Year For 2023 And Commending Each School District And Charter Networks Educational Support Professional Of The Year.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution commends the 2023 Delaware Educational Support Professional of the Year, Heather Hitchens, and all of the District/Charter Network Educational Support Professionals of the Year.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-05-18","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2023-05-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR48/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130339","sponsor":"Sherae'a Moore"},
{"bill_id":1766245,"bill_number":"HB164","title":"An Act To Amend The Charter Of The Town Of Delmar.","description":"This bill increases the amount of money the Town of Delmar is permitted to raise from levying and collecting taxes from $1,000,000.00 to $2,500,000.00.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-08-03","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-08-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB164/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140416","sponsor":"Timothy Dukes"},
{"bill_id":1766262,"bill_number":"SCR58","title":"Designating The Month Of May 2023 As \"lyme Disease Awareness Month\" In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This Senate Concurrent Resolution designates the month of May 2023 as \"Lyme Disease Awareness Month\" in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-05-18","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2023-05-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR58/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130381","sponsor":"Brian Pettyjohn"},
{"bill_id":1766278,"bill_number":"HB167","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To School Resource Officer Funding.","description":"This Act is a substitute for House Bill No. 167. Like House Bill No. 167, this Act establishes school resource officer units to fund school resources officers in all Delaware public schools. Specifically, this Act funds at least 1 school resource officer in each charter school and in each school in a school district, regardless of enrollment, and provides for additional school resource officers for schools with over 1,000 students.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-06-21","last_action":"Adopted in lieu of the original bill HB 167, and Assigned to Appropriations Committee in House","last_action_date":"2023-06-21","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB167/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140685","sponsor":"Bryan Shupe"},
{"bill_id":1766292,"bill_number":"SCR62","title":"Recognizing The Important Contributions Of The Amerihealth Caritas Mobile Wellness Units.","description":"This Resolution recognizes the contributions of the AmeriHealth Caritas mobile unit to the communities it serves.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-05-18","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2023-06-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR62/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140424","sponsor":"Nicole Poore"},
{"bill_id":1766309,"bill_number":"HB185","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Health Care Insurance And Elimination Of The State Share Waiting Period.","description":"This legislation prioritizes recruitment and retention of State employees by removing the 3-month waiting period for the state to pay its share of premium or subscription charges for health care coverage under § 5202 of Title 29 for benefit eligible state employees hired on or after January 1, 2024 by revising the definition of a regular office or employee.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-09-21","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-09-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB185/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140443","sponsor":"Debra Heffernan"},
{"bill_id":1766326,"bill_number":"HB166","title":"An Act Proposing An Amendment To Section 3 Of Article Iv Of The Delaware Constitution Relating To The Appointment Of Judges.","description":"This Act is the first leg of a constitutional amendment that requires the Governor to select judicial candidates from a list provided by a Judicial Nominating Commission. Although the Governor currently selects judicial nominees through a Judicial Nominating Commission created by Executive Order, this bill codifies the Judicial Nominating Commission into the State Constitution. The Judicial Nominating Commission shall consist of 12 members appointed by the Governor, provided that 4 members reside in New Castle County; 4 members reside in Kent County; and 4 members reside in Sussex County. No member shall hold elective constitutional office during the members term on the Commission.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-05-18","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Administration Committee in House","last_action_date":"2023-05-18","committee":"Administration","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB166/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140430","sponsor":"Sean Lynn"},
{"bill_id":1766342,"bill_number":"HCR49","title":"Recognizing May 20, 2023, As \"armed Forces Day\".","description":"This Concurrent Resolution recognizes May 20, 2023, as Armed Forces Day in Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-05-18","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2023-05-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR49/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140393","sponsor":"William Carson"},
{"bill_id":1766359,"bill_number":"SCR60","title":"Designating May 25, 2023, As Africa Day In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This Senate Concurrent Resolution designates May 25, 2023, as Africa Day in Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-05-18","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2023-05-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR60/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130351","sponsor":"Marie Pinkney"},
{"bill_id":1766373,"bill_number":"HCR53","title":"Recognizing May 2023 As \"foster Care Month\" In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This resolution recognizes May 2023 as \"Foster Care Month\" in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-05-18","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2023-05-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR53/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140426","sponsor":"Krista Griffith"},
{"bill_id":1766390,"bill_number":"HB175","title":"An Act To Amend Titles 9, 21, And 22 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Accessible Parking Spaces.","description":"This Act adds provisions to Title 21 defining accessible parking spaces, incorporating federal standards for accessible parking spaces found in the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable regulations. The Act also provides additional requirements that enhance these standards and better reflect the needs of persons with disabilities in Delaware. The Act increases the penalty associated with violating the statute that prohibits individuals who do not possess a parking placard or special license plate from parking in accessible parking spaces, or in the access aisles located next to accessible parking spaces. This Act adds provisions in Titles 9 and 22 to require county and municipal governments to adopt regulations and ordinances incorporating these requirements for accessible parking spaces, including the requirement that property owners have a permit and process to ensure compliance for new or modified accessible parking spaces, in order to increase compliance and uniformity statewide.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-05-18","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (Health & Human Development) in House with 11 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2023-06-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB175/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140435","sponsor":"DeShanna Neal"},
{"bill_id":1766407,"bill_number":"HB177","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Compassionate Leave","description":"This bill increases the amount of Compassionate Leave for eligible employees of the State upon the death of an immediate family member.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-06-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB177/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140429","sponsor":"Debra Heffernan"},
{"bill_id":1766424,"bill_number":"SCR63","title":"Amending The Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association (diaa) Task Force.","description":"This resolution makes changes to Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 19 in that it adds 2 additional Task Force members, authorizes the Task Force to create subcommittees, allows for the appointment of 1 Task Force member by the Co-Chairs, and changes the dates of the Task Forces' first meeting and the submission of its report.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-05-18","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2023-06-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR63/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140444","sponsor":"Nicole Poore"},
{"bill_id":1766783,"bill_number":"SB137","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Tourism Advisory Board.","description":"This Act is a result of the Joint Legislative Oversight and Sunset Committee's review of the Tourism Advisory Board (\"Board\"). First formed in 1981, the Board has served in an advisory role to the Delaware Tourism Office, Division of Small Business, and the Department of State. The Board's primary purpose is advocating for and promoting tourism in Delaware. Its duties include researching and studying matters appropriate to best support the Delaware Tourism Office functions.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-07-25","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-07-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB137/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140438","sponsor":"Kyra Hoffner"},
{"bill_id":1766803,"bill_number":"SB142","title":"An Act To Amend The Charter Of The City Of Delaware City Relating To Vacancies And Forfeiture Of Office.","description":"This Act amends the Charter of Delaware City, providing for use of a special election to fill vacancies in the office of Councilperson. Specifically, the Act authorizes the Mayor, within 14 days of the vacancy, to set a date for a special election and notify the Department of Elections of the same.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-06-29","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-06-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB142/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140449","sponsor":"Nicole Poore"},
{"bill_id":1766821,"bill_number":"SB135","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Early Childhood Education.","description":"This Act relates to the Joint Legislative Oversight and Sunset Committee's (\"Committee\") review of the Provider Advisory Board (\"Board\"). As part of that review, the Committee approved a recommendation to consolidate the functions of the Board into the functions of the Delaware Early Childhood Council (\"DECC\"). The Board's review is held over to 2024, and Committee staff will monitor and report back to the Committee in 2024 on the implementation of the recommendation to consolidate these functions.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-06-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB135/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140440","sponsor":"Kyra Hoffner"},
{"bill_id":1766840,"bill_number":"SB143","title":"An Act To Amend Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Health Insurance.","description":"This Act makes several changes intended to improve the claims payment process by health insurers. Specifically, the Act: (i) codifies the definition of clean claim adopted in Department of Insurance regulations; (ii) requires an insurer to treat erroneously denied claims as timely filed without the provider having to resubmit the claim; (iii) requires carriers that engaged in coordination of benefits verify an insureds other coverage is effective for the date and type of service associated with the applicable claim before taking any recovery action against a provider; (iv) requires that a carrier who recovers payment from a provider through coordination of benefits and thereafter receives reimbursement for the same claim from another insurer issue notice to the provider of the payment so that the provider may seek payment for the amount recovered; (v) allows a provider 12 months to submit a claim for reimbursement after a retroactive denial by a carrier; (vi) requires prompt payment of clean claims within 30 days and after a successful appeal by a provider from a carriers denial of payment, with interest accruing on late payments. This Act also makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-05-19","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Banking, Business, Insurance & Technology Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2023-05-19","committee":"Banking, Business, Insurance & Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB143/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140452","sponsor":"Spiros Mantzavinos"},
{"bill_id":1766860,"bill_number":"SB139","title":"An Act To Amend Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Underinsurance Motorist Coverage.","description":"This Act eliminates the need to file a lawsuit against a person, who has caused injury with the person's vehicle, when that person's liability insurer has offered the limits of liability coverage to the injured person and the injured persons underinsured motorist insurer either consents to the settlement or fails to timely reply to the request for permission to settle. The goal of this Act is to have fewer lawsuits filed merely to obtain permission to accept liability insurers' offer to settle a claim. This Act is not intended to require any person to seek permission from an underinsured motorist insurer to resolve a bodily injury claim.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-06-29","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-06-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB139/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140446","sponsor":"Spiros Mantzavinos"},
{"bill_id":1766878,"bill_number":"SB136","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Division Of The Arts.","description":"This Act is a result of the Joint Legislative Oversight and Sunset Committee's review of the Delaware State Arts Council, and does the following:","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-07-25","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-07-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB136/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140439","sponsor":"Kyra Hoffner"},
{"bill_id":1766898,"bill_number":"SB141","title":"An Act To Amend Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Board Of Speech/language Pathologists, Audiologists, And Hearing Aid Dispensers.","description":"This Act establishes updated, detailed standards for the practice of hearing aid dispensing. Definitions are added to specify that the standards and requirements pertaining hearing aid dispensing apply to prescription hearing aids only and not to over-the-counter hearing aids. Hearing aid dispenser licensure requirements consist of a high school diploma, six months of on-the-job training, and a national exam. Currently, hearing aid dispensers are expressly prohibited from making medical diagnoses or audiologic evaluations, as set forth in 24 Del. C. § 3702(7). Input from stakeholders demonstrated that HADs were practicing outside the permissible scope of practice. Impermissible activities include cerumen management (wax removal), which is considered invasive, and treating tinnitus (ringing in the ears), which can indicate more complex medical issues. These conditions are appropriately treated by a physician, preferably a hearing specialist. Further, HADs frequently use medical diagnosis codes to ensure payment from insurance carriers, which conflicts with the medical diagnosis prohibition in the current law. A new scope of practice definition delineates permissible and prohibited activities and identifies when referral to a physician is required. This Act also clarifies that a speech/language pathologist applicant must present a certificate of clinical competence issued by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Audiologist applicants are not subject to this requirement. The distinction is that ASHA evaluates the speech/language pathologists practicum and clinical fellowship, which are requirements for licensure. In contrast, an audiologist applicant is only required to establish receipt of a doctoral degree and successful completion of a national licensure examination. This Act clarifies that audiologists licensed prior to July 10, 2009 do not need to meet the educational requirement of a doctoral degree as long as they have maintained Delaware licensure. This Act further amends provisions relating to examinations to comport with current practice. This Act revises the reciprocity requirements in the interests of clarity. This Act sets forth requirements for licensure of applicants who were educated outside of the United States. This Act removes the definitions of audiology aide and speech pathology aide on the basis that the Board does not license aides.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-09-21","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-09-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB141/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140447","sponsor":"Russ Huxtable"},
{"bill_id":1766921,"bill_number":"SB134","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Delaware Legislative Oversight And Sunset Act.","description":"This Act updates the Legislative Oversight and Sunset Act, the governing statute for the Joint Legislative Oversight and Sunset Committee (JLOSC), to reflect updated and modern review practices and standards. The more significant changes include:","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-06-29","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-06-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB134/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140441","sponsor":"Kyra Hoffner"},
{"bill_id":1766940,"bill_number":"SB138","title":"An Act To Amend Title 17 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Delaware Byways Program.","description":"This Act is a result of the Joint Legislative Oversight and Sunset Committee's review of the Delaware Byway Advisory Board (\"Board\"). First formed in 2000, the Board has served in an advisory role relating to the Delaware Byways Program. The Board's primary purpose is to assist in and make recommendations regarding in the designation, development, operation, management, and promotion of Delaware byways.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-06-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB138/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140437","sponsor":"Kyra Hoffner"},
{"bill_id":1766958,"bill_number":"SB140","title":"An Act To Amend Title 15 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Presidential Primary Elections.","description":"This Act would move the 2024 presidential primary election for major political parties from the fourth Tuesday in April to the first Tuesday of April. This Act would resolve any conflict between the presidential primary election and the Jewish holiday of Passover in 2024.","status_desc":"Stricken","status_date":"2023-05-19","last_action":"Stricken in Senate","last_action_date":"2023-06-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB140/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140448","sponsor":"David Sokola"},
{"bill_id":1769603,"bill_number":"HB181","title":"An Act To Amend Title 31 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Background Checks For Child-serving Entities And Other Organizations.","description":"This Act allows the State Bureau of Identification to release subsequent arrest notifications to the Department of Education for its employees and contractors. This Act also corrects existing typos in § 309 of Title 31 and makes clarifying changes to the processing of background checks when the Department of Education is the employer.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-09-11","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-09-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB181/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140490","sponsor":"Kimberly Williams"},
{"bill_id":1769605,"bill_number":"HB172","title":"An Act To Amend The Charter Of The Town Of Laurel.","description":"This bill increases the amount of money the Town of Laurel is permitted to raise from levying and collecting taxes from $500,000 to $2,500,000.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-09-21","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-09-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB172/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140445","sponsor":"Timothy Dukes"},
{"bill_id":1769608,"bill_number":"HB179","title":"An Act To Amend Title 17 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Entrance Permits.","description":"This Act requires the Department of Transportation to issue an entrance permit to a private or public utility upon presentation of a satisfactory entrance permit application where the private or public utility owns or has an easement for the entrance location.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-06-01","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce Committee in House","last_action_date":"2023-06-01","committee":"Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB179/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140488","sponsor":"William Bush"},
{"bill_id":1769609,"bill_number":"HB180","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Designation Of A State Dance.","description":"This Act designates Maypole dancing as the official dance of Delaware.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-06-15","last_action":"Assigned to Executive Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2023-06-15","committee":"Executive","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB180/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140453","sponsor":"Michael Ramone"},
{"bill_id":1769612,"bill_number":"HB182","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11, Title 13, Title 16, And Title 31 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Child Abuse.","description":"Sections 1 through 6 of this Act revise the State's existing child abuse laws as follows:","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-07-31","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-07-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB182/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140491","sponsor":"Krista Griffith"},
{"bill_id":1769616,"bill_number":"HB178","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Council On Apprenticeship And Training.","description":"This Act updates the makeup and duties of the Council of Apprenticeship and Training to meet the current needs of the DOL, the apprenticeship workforce, and employers. It clarifies the duties of the Council, the membership of the Council, and term limits for council members.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-06-29","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-06-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB178/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140487","sponsor":"Edward Osienski"},
{"bill_id":1769619,"bill_number":"HB176","title":"An Act To Amend Title 19 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Unemployment Compensation Deadlines.","description":"This bill would extend various deadlines in the Unemployment Code. The intent is to provide claimants and employers additional time to receive and prepare a response or appeal of benefit determinations and other important documents that require a response, in an effort to reduce the incidents of late filed appeals and missed deadlines. This would benefit claimants and employers by providing more time, while also reducing the administrative burden to the Division of Unemployment Insurance of responding to late appeals and late filed documents. This bill also makes conforming changes to additional sections of the Unemployment Code that provide for delivery by mail or other delivery methods to provide flexibility to the Division and Board if they decide to send notices and other documents by email or other delivery methods to reduce mailing expenses and increase efficiency. Finally, this bill confirms Superior Court precedent that Code references to days mean calendar days unless otherwise specified.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-08-09","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-08-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB176/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140485","sponsor":"Edward Osienski"},
{"bill_id":1769624,"bill_number":"HB183","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Endangering The Welfare Of A Child.","description":"This Act revises the existing crime of endangering the welfare of a child by providing or permitting a child to consume or inhale unprescribed controlled substances in the following ways:","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-07-31","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-07-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB183/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140492","sponsor":"Krista Griffith"},
{"bill_id":1769627,"bill_number":"HB220","title":"An Act Proposing An Amendment To Article I Of The Delaware Constitution Relating To Protecting Delawares Natural Resources.","description":"This is the first leg of an amendment to the Delaware Constitution to conserve, protect and maintain Delaware's natural resources, including its water, air, soil, flora, fauna, ecosystems and climate. This Amendment would create an inherent and inalienable right for all Delawareans to a clean and healthy environment. The Amendment would also declare the State, including all of its branches, agencies, and political subdivisions, as trustee of the State's natural resources. By enacting this amendment Delaware would join other States which have or are seeking similar provisions, in their respective Constitutions, creating the same inherent and inalienable rights for their citizens.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-06-01","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (Administration) in House with 3 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2023-06-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB220/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140496","sponsor":"Madinah Wilson-Anton"},
{"bill_id":1769630,"bill_number":"HB173","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Absences Of School Employees.","description":"Currently school employees must use their accumulated sick leave to take off for a religious holiday that is not a State recognized religious holiday. This Act allows for 2 floating holidays per school year that would not fall within a State recognized religious holiday. The 2 floating holidays are not to be considered part of the employee's sick leave and cannot be accumulated. The building administrator must approve the request to be absent for a floating holiday but cannot ask the reason for the request. A request may only be denied if school operational requirements cannot be met.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-06-01","last_action":"Not Worked in Committee","last_action_date":"2023-06-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB173/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140469","sponsor":"Sherae'a Moore"},
{"bill_id":1769632,"bill_number":"HB199","title":"An Act To Amend Titles 16 And 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Temporary Nurse Staffing Agencies Serving Long-term Care Facilities.","description":"This bill grants authority to the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) to adopt regulations related to the operation of temporary nurse staffing agencies that staff temporary nurses in long-term care facilities in the State and assigns oversight within DHSS to the Division of Health Care Quality. The bill requires temporary nurse staffing agencies to (1) register annually with the Division of Health Care Quality; (2) validate the qualifications of all provided nurses provided; (3) maintain records of all provided nurses' credentials, job requirements, and required immunizations; and (4) provide all such records upon request to DHSS and to the long-term care facility where the employee is placed. The bill also requires temporary nurse staffing agencies to report annually to DHSS regarding various factors, including its employee placements, costs charged to long-term care facilities, and wages paid to temporary nurses.","status_desc":"Stricken","status_date":"2023-06-01","last_action":"Stricken in House","last_action_date":"2023-06-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB199/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140484","sponsor":"Kendra Johnson"},
{"bill_id":1769634,"bill_number":"HB174","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Student Discipline Referrals.","description":"This Act requires a referral to a school-based mental or behavioral health specialist for any student after their second unduplicated infraction resulting in out-of-school suspension in a semester. This Substitute bill clarifies that the referral is to a school-based mental or behavioral health specialist rather than the school-based problem-solving team and the referral occurs after 2 unduplicated disciplinary violations, in a semester, result in an out-of-school suspension rather than 2 out-of-school suspensions.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-08-31","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-08-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB174/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140722","sponsor":"Sherae'a Moore"},
{"bill_id":1769637,"bill_number":"HB184","title":"An Act To Amend Title 19 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Discrimination In Employment.","description":"Delaware law expressly prohibits employment discrimination based upon surviving domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking. Such discrimination includes: (1) failing or refusing to hire or discharging an employee because the individual was a victim of domestic violence, sexual offense, or stalking; or (2) failing or refusing to make reasonable accommodations to the limitations known to the employer and related to domestic violence, a sexual offense, or stalking. Current statute requires the victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking to provide verification to their employer. This bill provides employers with the option to require verification in order to receive accommodations.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-07-25","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-07-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB184/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140493","sponsor":"Cyndie Romer"},
{"bill_id":1769696,"bill_number":"SB158","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Address Confidentiality.","description":"This Act permits an individual who is a reproductive health care services provider or employee to apply for participation in Delaware's Address Confidentiality Program, which allows participants to keep their actual address confidential by applying to the Department of Justice for a substitute address to which all mail will be delivered.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-08-09","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-08-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB158/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140495","sponsor":"Kyle Gay"},
{"bill_id":1769699,"bill_number":"SB163","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Charter Schools.","description":"This bill updates the States charter school law to codify the original intent of charter schools to encourage the use of different and innovative or proven school environments and teaching and learning methods; provide parents and students with measures of improved school and student performance and greater opportunities in choosing public schools within and outside their school districts; and to provide for a well-educated community.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-06-22","last_action":"Assigned to Administration Committee in House","last_action_date":"2023-06-23","committee":"Administration","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB163/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140673","sponsor":"David Sokola"},
{"bill_id":1769703,"bill_number":"SB159","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Blood Bank.","description":"This Act removes membership with the Blood Bank of Delaware as a recognized benefit by the State due to changes in policies in how hospitals and insurance companies bill for blood replacement and blood replacement procedures.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-05-16","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-05-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB159/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140497","sponsor":"David Sokola"},
{"bill_id":1769707,"bill_number":"SB146","title":"An Act To Amend Title 19 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Discrimination In Employment.","description":"Under current law, an individual can file a charge of employment discrimination by sending the verified charge to the Delaware Department of Labor (Department). This Act clarifies that a verified charge of discrimination is deemed to be filed on the date it is sent to the Department.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-09-11","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-09-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB146/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140456","sponsor":"Laura Sturgeon"},
{"bill_id":1769712,"bill_number":"SB150","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Dementia Care Services In Long-term Care Facilities.","description":"This Act is a substitute for Senate Bill No. 150. Like Senate Bill No. 150, this Act requires included facilities have sufficient staff to meet the needs of each resident and requires dementia care services training for staff. This Act differs from Senate Bill No. 150 in the following ways: (1) it removes the definition of activity services; (2) it defines direct care, secured memory care unit, and memory care services; (3) it requires that assisted living facilities providing dementia care services to residents in a secured memory care unit create a staffing plan that ensures the facility has sufficient staff to meet the scheduled, reasonably foreseeable unscheduled, and evolving needs of residents and; (4) it charges the Department of Health and Social Services with reviewing the staffing plan during each annual inspection and during any other inspection in which the Department deems it relevant; (5) it revises initial dementia care services training requirement by limiting the requirement to individuals that provide care in a secured memory care unit of an assisted living facility, creating separate training requirements, both in terms of duration and content, for individuals that provide direct care and non-direct care to residents receiving dementia care services in secured memory care units of assisted living facilities; (6) it revises the annual dementia care services training requirement to mirror initial dementia services training requirements; (7) it establishes dementia care services training requirements for individuals employed by temporary staffing agencies; (8) it gives the Department of Health and Social Services the discretion to accept other required dementia care services training to satisfy the dementia care services training requirements; (9) it details the transferability of training between facilities and temporary staffing agencies; and (10) it narrows the scope from all long-term care facilities to only assisted living facilities.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-08-01","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-08-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB150/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141382","sponsor":"Spiros Mantzavinos"},
{"bill_id":1769718,"bill_number":"SB145","title":"An Act To Amend Title 19 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Damages For Employment Discrimination.","description":"This Act increases the limits on the dollar amount of awards of compensatory or punitive damages, or both, in cases of employment discrimination, establishing specific caps based on the number of the respondent's employees. This Act also clarifies that the Superior Court may order equitable relief available under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as well as back pay and front pay, which is an award made for the period between the date of judgment and the date of reinstatement.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-09-11","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-09-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB145/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140455","sponsor":"Laura Sturgeon"},
{"bill_id":1769722,"bill_number":"SB157","title":"An Act To Amend Title 6 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Uniform Commercial Code.","description":"This Act, the 2022 Amendments to the Uniform Commercial Code, was drafted by the Uniform Law Commission in partnership with the American Law Institute. The Uniform Law Commission \"provides states with non-partisan, well-conceived and well-drafted legislation that brings clarity and stability to critical areas of state statutory law.\"","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-08-18","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-08-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB157/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140489","sponsor":"Kyle Gay"},
{"bill_id":1769728,"bill_number":"SB154","title":"An Act To Amend Chapter 211, Volume 83 Of The Laws Of Delaware Relating To The Focus On Alternative Skills Training Program.","description":"This Act repeals the sunset of the Focus on Alternative Skills Training Program, which provides tuition for an eligible individual to attend an approved nondegree credit certificate program that provides industry-accepted skill training and certification.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-09-21","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-09-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB154/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140480","sponsor":"Brian Pettyjohn"},
{"bill_id":1769732,"bill_number":"SB161","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29, Chapter 90d Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Department Of Human Resources.","description":"This Act does all of the following:","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-06-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB161/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140498","sponsor":"David Sokola"},
{"bill_id":1769736,"bill_number":"SB155","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 Plastic Free Delaware, Inc., a nonprofit whose mission is to reduce single-use plastic pollution and build a culture of zero waste in Delaware through educational programs, awareness building, and policy initiatives.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-08-22","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-08-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB155/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140477","sponsor":"Kyra Hoffner"},
{"bill_id":1769739,"bill_number":"SB156","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Education.","description":"Under the current salary scale for teachers, if a permitted paraprofessional in a school wishes to become a certified teacher in the same school, they may have to take a pay cut to do so. This Act provides teachers who previously worked as paraprofessionals in the schools to receive partial credit towards their experience on the teacher salary scale for their time working within the schools as paraprofessionals.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-08-09","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-08-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB156/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140466","sponsor":"Elizabeth Lockman"},
{"bill_id":1769743,"bill_number":"SB151","title":"An Act To Amend Title 6 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Mandatory Disclosure Of Information In Long-term Care Facilities Offering Dementia Care Services.","description":"This Act is a substitute for Senate Bill No. 151. Like Senate Bill No. 151, this Act requires included facilities to disclose information related dementia care services in the form determined by the Department of Health and Social Services, and it establishes requirements for the dissemination of that information. Like Senate Bill No. 151, any violation of this Act is an unlawful practice under § 2513 of Title 6 and a violation of subchapter II of Chapter 25 of Title 6 of the Delaware Code. This Act differs from Senate Bill No. 151 in the following ways: (1) it narrows the scope of the disclosure requirements to apply only to assisted living facilities that advertises, markets, or otherwise represents that the facility provides dementia care services; (2) it revises the definition of dementia care services, and defines direct care, memory care services, and secured memory care unit; (3) it replaces the term agent with the term authorized representative; (4) it revises the list of information that must be included in the disclosure form; (5) it clarifies the Departments and the facilitys role in preparing and completing the disclosure; (6) it removes the requirement that an included facility must publish the disclosure on the facilitys website; and (7) it grants the Department of Health and Social Services the authority to investigate potential violations and refer cases to the Department of Justice.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-08-01","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-08-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB151/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141424","sponsor":"Spiros Mantzavinos"},
{"bill_id":1769747,"bill_number":"SJR2","title":"Designating August 31, 2023, As \"international Overdose Awareness Day\" In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This resolution designates August 31, 2023, as \"International Overdose Awareness Day\" in the State of Delaware, affirms the importance of overdose awareness, and encourages expanded efforts to keep Delaware residents properly informed of the grief that comes from losing a loved one to overdose.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-08-03","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-08-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SJR2/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140460","sponsor":"Stephanie Hansen"},
{"bill_id":1769752,"bill_number":"SB149","title":"An Act To Amend Title 15 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Presidential Primary Elections.","description":"This Act would move the 2024 presidential primary election for major political parties from the fourth Tuesday in April to the first Tuesday of April.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-07-21","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-07-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB149/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140467","sponsor":"David Sokola"},
{"bill_id":1769756,"bill_number":"SB152","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Rights Of Long-term Care Facility Residents.","description":"This Act expands the rights of long-term care facility residents by ensuring that long-term care facility residents are entitled to care that recognizes cultural differences and preferences and that long-term care facility residents are made aware of their rights in a language and format that is accessible to the resident. This Act also requires the Department of Health and Social Services to prepare a standardized notice listing all rights detailed in § 1121 of Title 16 in a language and format that is accessible to each resident or their authorized representative.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-09-11","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-09-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB152/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140474","sponsor":"Spiros Mantzavinos"},
{"bill_id":1769758,"bill_number":"SB147","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Computer-related Offenses.","description":"This Act creates a narrow exception to the computer crimes under §§ 932, 933, and 935 of Title 11 because these crimes contain elements broad enough to include actions employees may take to document or report an employers violation of state or federal employment laws protecting the rights of employees. In addition to criminal penalties, § 941 of Title 11 allows a civil action for treble damages against an employee for a violation of any provision of §§ 932, 933, or 935 of Title 11.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"Assigned to Judiciary Committee in House","last_action_date":"2024-03-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB147/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140865","sponsor":"Laura Sturgeon"},
{"bill_id":1769762,"bill_number":"SB153","title":"An Act To Amend Titles 12, 14, 16, And 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Behavioral Health.","description":"This Act makes changes to provisions related to behavioral health and the Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health to reflect current practices.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-09-11","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-09-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB153/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140481","sponsor":"Sarah McBride"},
{"bill_id":1769769,"bill_number":"SB162","title":"An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Related To Motor Vehicles.","description":"This Act will establish the ability for contracted third-party agreements between select qualified private companies and the Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles to process certain vehicle-related services. This will act as an additional resource if chosen by Delaware residents or their secured interests.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-06-01","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Environment, Energy & Transportation Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2023-06-01","committee":"Environment, Energy & Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB162/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140500","sponsor":"Spiros Mantzavinos"},
{"bill_id":1769773,"bill_number":"SB144","title":"An Act To Amend Title 7 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Food Fishing Permit Requirements.","description":"This Act removes the language \"in the capacity of Master\" from Chapter 9 of Title 7. This language has the effect of prohibiting highly credentialed professionals who have earned the right to captain their own ships, via appropriate United States Coast Guard training, from being provided with a food fishing permit. Removing this criterion would make the existing requirements more flexible and allow families that rely upon fishing as part of their livelihoods to proceed unimpeded by time-consuming and costly requirements.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-06-20","last_action":"Assigned to Natural Resources & Energy Committee in House","last_action_date":"2023-06-21","committee":"Natural Resources & Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB144/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140454","sponsor":"Eric Buckson"},
{"bill_id":1769775,"bill_number":"SB148","title":"An Act To Amend Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Topical Medical Waste Reduction Act.","description":"This Act allows a practitioner with the authority to prescribe medication to give the unused portion of topical medication used during treatment to a patient upon discharge or the conclusion of the visit. This Act is based on the Model Act created by the American Academy of Ophthalmology, which has been adopted in Illinois.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-08-09","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-08-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB148/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140458","sponsor":"Laura Sturgeon"},
{"bill_id":1769896,"bill_number":"HB152","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Membership Of The State Employee Benefits Committee.","description":"This Act revises the membership of the State Employee Benefits Committee by removing the Delaware retiree appointed by the Governor and adding 2 members who are eligible to receive health care insurance under Chapter 52 of Title 29 under a pension or retirement plan. The President Pro Tem of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives each appoint 1 of these members.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-06-02","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (Administration) in House with 5 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2023-06-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB152/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130369","sponsor":"William Carson"},
{"bill_id":1769901,"bill_number":"HB186","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Individuals Required To Register As Sex Offenders For Acts Committed When They Were Children.","description":"This Act makes changes to the requirements for placement on the sex offender registry of individuals who are adjudicated delinquent of certain offenses. First, it reduces the number of offenses for which placement on the sex offender registry is mandatory and the Family Court has no discretion to relieve a person adjudicated delinquent from the requirement or to reduce the tier assigned. Mandatory registration is still required for all degrees of rape (first through fourth) and conspiracy or attempt to commit any degree of rape. This Act will also allow an individual placed on the registry to petition the Family Court to be relieved from the registration or placed on a lower tier, either at the conclusion of any required treatment or after the passage of 2 years for most offenses, or after the passage of 5 years for those offenses that still require mandatory registration. The ability to petition for a registry review hearing after the mandated review period will apply to anyone placed on the registry because of a juvenile delinquency adjudication, regardless of the date of that adjudication.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-10-18","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-10-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB186/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140501","sponsor":"Cyndie Romer"},
{"bill_id":1769904,"bill_number":"HB187","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Child Support.","description":"This Act expands the Video Lottery Intercept Program by requiring an operator of a video lottery facility to submit an individual's winnings from sports betting and table games to the Division of Child Support Services to satisfy delinquent child support obligations. The Video Lottery Intercept Program currently only collects video lottery winnings.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-10-18","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-10-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB187/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140499","sponsor":"William Bush"},
{"bill_id":1769912,"bill_number":"HB188","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Public Education Equity Ombudsperson Program And The Education Equity Council.","description":"This Act codifies the Equity Ombudsman program, the purpose of which is to provide students and families encountering inequity in the school system with non-lawyer advocates to assist them. The Educational Equity Council, as a stakeholder council, provides oversight to the Equity Ombudsman program, to provide broad review, analysis and recommendations, for the improvement of student equity and outcomes in Delawares public education system.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-09-11","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-09-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB188/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140502","sponsor":"Sherae'a Moore"},
{"bill_id":1769917,"bill_number":"HB201","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Possession Of A Firearm In A Safe School And Recreation Zone.","description":"As of April 4, 2023, 74 people have been killed or injured by guns in schools this year in 13 separate school shootings. School shootings hit a record high in 2022 with 46 shootings, surpassing 2021s record of 42 shootings. In 2022, 43,450 children experienced a school shooting. The purpose of this bill is to enable a police officer to act immediately when the officer sees or suspects that a person possesses a firearm in a Safe School and Recreation Zone.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-08-18","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-08-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB201/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140509","sponsor":"Peter Schwartzkopf"},
{"bill_id":1769922,"bill_number":"HB206","title":"An Act To Amend Titles 10, 11, 24, 29, And 4 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Police Officer Standards And Training Commission.","description":"This Act revamps the Council on Police Training, by changing the name of the Council to the Police Officer Standards and Training Commission (or POST) and amending its powers and duties to: (1) more accurately reflect the dual role of establishing training standards for Delaware police officers as well as overseeing allegations of police officer misconduct and conducting hearings for possible suspensions or de-certifications; (2) untethering the Council from the Delaware State Police by deleting the requirement that the Director of the Delaware State Police Academy is responsible for education and training in connection with the Councils duties and responsibilities; (3) removing the requirement that discipline proceedings be tied to whether the employing department takes action against the officer and increasing the instances when discipline can be issued; (4) advising the Delaware Police Accreditation Commission regarding statewide accreditation standards; (5) issuing guidelines for local police oversight commissions or boards. The Bill improves transparency by increasing required meetings from two to four per year, clarifying that decisions of disciplinary panels are public documents, requiring that departments form public accountability commissions with non-officer members, and requiring a public comment period and an official website with publication of pertinent records and documents of the POST. By amending the definition of police officer, the bill also requires that officers employed only part-time are subject to the regulatory oversight of the POST. The Bill proposes that the Councils day-to-day functions be provided through professionals retained by the Department of Safety and Homeland Security.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-08-07","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-08-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB206/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140512","sponsor":"Kendra Johnson"},
{"bill_id":1769926,"bill_number":"HB205","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Law Enforcement Officer Bill Of Rights.","description":"This Act makes a number of revisions to the Law-Enforcement Officers Bill of Rights in Title 11 of the Delaware Code. It adds part-time officers to the coverage of the chapter. It distinguishes between formal investigations and informal inquiries, but requires that even informal inquiries must comport with federal and State law, including NLRB v. J. Weingarten, Inc., 420 U.S. 251 (1975) and Garrity v. New Jersey, 385 U.S. 493 (1967).","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-08-07","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-08-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB205/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140697","sponsor":"Melissa Minor-Brown"},
{"bill_id":1769929,"bill_number":"HB189","title":"An Act To Amend Title 15 And Title 22 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Municipal Elections.","description":"This Act makes clear that corporations and other artificial entities may not be given a vote in municipal elections. Section 1 of this Act prohibits a municipality from giving corporations and other artificial entities the right to vote within the municipality's charter. Section 2 amends the language that prohibits municipalities from amending charters that permit nonresident persons to vote to take away such rights under the provisions of Title 22, Chapter 8 applies only to the rights of nonresident natural persons, not to corporations or other artificial entities.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-06-02","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (Administration) in House with 3 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB189/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140507","sponsor":"Sherry Dorsey Walker"},
{"bill_id":1769934,"bill_number":"HB191","title":"An Act To Amend Title 25 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Landlord Tenant Code.","description":"This substitute bill provides more clarity on the process by which a tenant may file an action in the Justice of the Peace Court to withhold rent payments in escrow. Specifically, the bill provides what the tenant must file in order to bring such action and how such actions proceed in court. This substitute bill also provides the remedy of termination of lease when the conditions of the rental unit threatens the life, health, or safety of the tenant or a member of the tenants household. This substitute bill also clarifies the appeal process for actions to withhold rent payments in escrow. This substitute bill also provides a tenant the right to raise as an affirmative defense to an action for summary possession filed by the landlord that a condition exists that threatens the life, health, or safety of the tenant or a member of the tenants household if the tenant satisfies specific requirements. If the Court determines that the tenant has satisfied those requirements, the Court may order that in lieu of summary possession, the tenant pay all base monthly rent owed to the landlord to an escrow account established by the Court. The Court may order the landlord to remedy the conditions alleged by a specific date. If both the landlord and tenant comply with the Courts order, the amount held in escrow will be paid to the landlord within 30 days, and no judgment for possession shall be entered. Finally, this substitute bill provides that the Act will take effect 180 days after its enactment into law in order to provide the Justice of the Peace Court sufficient time to enact rules to implement the Act.","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2024-06-26","last_action":"Laid On Table in House","last_action_date":"2024-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB191/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140564","sponsor":"Larry Lambert"},
{"bill_id":1769939,"bill_number":"HB202","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Possession Of A Firearm At A Polling Place.","description":"This Act limits those individuals who may possess a firearm at a polling place on an Election Day to the following: (1) law enforcement officers, (2) commissioned security guards acting in their official capacity, (3) constables acting in their official capacity, and (4) active-duty members of the United States Armed Forces and Delaware National Guard acting in their official capacity. This Act is applicable to any in-person election held under Title 15, any local school election held under Title 14, and any municipal election held in accordance with the municipality's charter, ordinance, or code, and includes locations designated for early voting. This Act also provides an exemption for individuals who reside or visit private property adjacent to a polling place, or who are traveling from private property to another location.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-08-18","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-08-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB202/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140510","sponsor":"Cyndie Romer"},
{"bill_id":1769944,"bill_number":"HB203","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Equity And Inclusion In Financial Literacy For All High School Students In Delaware Act.","description":"With 60% of U.S. households living paycheck to paycheck, 40% of Americans having less than $300 in savings, 33% of Americans having saved nothing for retirement, 95% of Americans having not saved enough for retirement, and 87% of American teens admitting not understanding their finances, financial literacy education in Delaware high schools is needed.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"Amendment HA 3 to HS 1 - Introduced and Placed With Bill","last_action_date":"2024-06-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB203/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140924","sponsor":"Jeff Hilovsky"},
{"bill_id":1770291,"bill_number":"HCR56","title":"Acknowledging June 2023 As Lgbtq+ Pride Month In Delaware.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution acknowledges June 2023 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2023-06-06","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 16 YES 4 NO 1 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2023-06-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR56/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140478","sponsor":"Eric Morrison"},
{"bill_id":1770316,"bill_number":"HB204","title":"An Act To Amend Titles 16 And 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Temporary Staffing Agencies Serving Long-term Care Facilities.","description":"This bill grants authority to the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) to adopt regulations related to the operation of temporary staffing agencies that staff temporary nurses and other staff positions in long-term care facilities in the State and assigns oversight within DHSS to the Division of Health Care Quality. The bill requires temporary staffing agencies to (1) register annually with the Division of Health Care Quality; (2) validate the qualifications of all provided staff provided; (3) maintain records of all provided staffs credentials, job requirements, and required immunizations; and (4) provide all such records upon request to DHSS and to the long-term care facility where the employee is placed. The bill also requires temporary staffing agencies to report annually to DHSS regarding various factors, including its employee placements, costs charged to long-term care facilities, and wages paid to temporary staff.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-09-19","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-09-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB204/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140519","sponsor":"Kendra Johnson"},
{"bill_id":1770342,"bill_number":"SCR69","title":"Recognizing May 25, 2023, As Stop The Bleed Day In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This resolution recognizes May 25, 2023, as Stop the Bleed Day in Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-06-06","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2023-06-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR69/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140517","sponsor":"Marie Pinkney"},
{"bill_id":1770366,"bill_number":"HB207","title":"An Act To Amend The Charter Of The Town Of Milton.","description":"This Act amends the Charter of The Town of Milton. Specifically, Section 1 of the Act allows for an exception to the lengthy annexation process for a contiguous property owner seeking annexation if the property is two acres or less. Section 2 of the Act then sets up that less cumbersome annexation process for properties two acres or less. Section 3 of the Act replaces the list of exceptions to competitive bidding with incorporation by reference of the more detailed Town of Milton Procurement Policy. Section 4 of the Act reinstates a prior limit on real property taxes to a function of the total of assessed values within the Town. Specifically, the cap is 0.5% of that total. Currently, the cap is a fixed number, $1,750,000. However, the Town has annexed into its limits a number of parcels that will necessarily require additional expenditures of Town funds for services such as policing and, therefore, the Town will need to collect additional real property taxes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-08-01","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-08-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB207/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140521","sponsor":"Stell Parker Selby"},
{"bill_id":1770390,"bill_number":"SCR68","title":"Recognizing The First Full Week In June As \"delaware Gun Violence Prevention Week\" In Delaware.","description":"This resolution proclaims the first full week of June as the \"Delaware Gun Violence Prevention Week\" in the State of Delaware, in which we remember and honor all survivors of gun violence and ask that all Delawareans consider ways that we as a community can reduce gun violence - including storing all firearms securely.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-06-06","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2023-06-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR68/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140515","sponsor":"Laura Sturgeon"},
{"bill_id":1770433,"bill_number":"SB164","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Privacy For Correctional Officers, Probation Officers, And Parole Officers.","description":"This Act allows for correctional officers employed with the Department of Correction to make a written request that their personal information not be published and remain confidential. The Act takes effect 180 days following its enactment.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"Assigned to Judiciary Committee in House","last_action_date":"2024-04-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB164/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140875","sponsor":"Kyra Hoffner"},
{"bill_id":1770434,"bill_number":"SB166","title":"An Act To Amend Title 4 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Alcoholic Liquors.","description":"This Act allows for the delivery of alcoholic liquors from a restaurant, brewpub, tavern, taproom, or other entity with a valid on-premise license. In addition, this Act provides that the acts of a licensed consumer delivery permittee or a delivery driver are not attributable to the retailer.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-09-26","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-09-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB166/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140526","sponsor":"Jack Walsh"},
{"bill_id":1770437,"bill_number":"SB165","title":"An Act To Amend Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Pharmacy.","description":"This Act amends Chapter 25, Title 24 of the Delaware Code relating to the Practice of Pharmacy. The amendments authorize pharmacists to engage in collaborative pharmacy practice with one or more practitioners meaning individuals who are authorized by law to prescribe drugs in the course of professional practice. Pharmacists may also do so pursuant to a collaborative pharmacy practice agreement, which means a written and signed agreement between one or more pharmacists and one or more practitioners that provides for a collaborative pharmacy practice.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-08-17","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-08-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB165/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140525","sponsor":"Nicole Poore"},
{"bill_id":1770595,"bill_number":"HB193","title":"An Act To Amend Titles 14 And 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Concussion Protection In Youth Athletic Activites.","description":"In 2016, the General Assembly passed HB 404, the Concussion Protection in Youth Athletic Activities Act (CPYAAA). This Act clarifies the requirements of CPYAAA and enables the Division of Public Health, in consultation with the State Council for Persons with Disabilities, to promulgate regulations to broadly implement the Act. This Amendment adds the requirement for non-scholastic athletic activity organizations to develop policies and procedures for advising athletes, coaches, officials, parents, and guardians of the signs and symptoms of concussion and explaining the risk of continuing to practice or compete in athletic events or activities after sustaining a concussion, as well as providing information about returning to academic and athletic events or activities after sustaining a concussion.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-09-21","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-09-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB193/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140609","sponsor":"Debra Heffernan"},
{"bill_id":1770622,"bill_number":"HB192","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Proficiency On Student Assessments.","description":"This Act requires that the superintendent, school leader, or equivalent chief school officer who oversees a school or a charter school where students have single-digit proficiency in English language arts or mathematics, or both, collaborate with the Department of Education and school building-level administration to create a short-term plan to raise performance so that the school no longer has single-digit proficiency. This Act also requires the creation of a long-term plan for how to further improve student performance on State assessments and increase the schools overall student body achievement proficiency level.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-06-21","last_action":"Amendment SA 1 to HB 192 - Introduced and Placed With Bill","last_action_date":"2024-06-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB192/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140529","sponsor":"Bryan Shupe"},
{"bill_id":1770649,"bill_number":"HCR55","title":"Directing The Delaware Department Of Health And Social Services To Issue A Report Analyzing Long-term Care.","description":"This Resolution requires the Department of Health and Social Services to submit a report no later than April 1, 2024 detailing recommendations for the revision of the Delaware Code and the Delaware Administrative Code related to long-term care. The report is also required to outline an implementation plan for a person-centered acuity model of long-term care staffing.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-06-07","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 16 YES 5 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2023-06-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR55/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140530","sponsor":"Kendra Johnson"},
{"bill_id":1770677,"bill_number":"SCR66","title":"Designating October 16-22, 2023, As \"free Speech Week\" In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This Senate Concurrent Resolution designates October 16-22, 2023 as \"Free Speech Week\" in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-06-07","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2023-06-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR66/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140505","sponsor":"Eric Buckson"},
{"bill_id":1770698,"bill_number":"SCR67","title":"Recognizing November 2023 As \"autoimmune Disease Awareness Month\" In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This Senate Concurrent Resolution recognizes November 2023 as \"Autoimmune Disease Awareness Month\" in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-06-07","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2023-06-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR67/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140506","sponsor":"Gerald Hocker"},
{"bill_id":1770796,"bill_number":"HB208","title":"An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Motor Vehicle Rental Agreements.","description":"This Act prohibits motor vehicle lessors from including licensing, title, registration, and plate fees as a separately stated mandatory charge in a rental agreement.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-09-21","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-09-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB208/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140538","sponsor":"Larry Lambert"},
{"bill_id":1770813,"bill_number":"HB213","title":"An Act Proposing An Amendment To Article Iv Of The Delaware Constitition Relating To The Family Court.","description":"This Act is the first leg of a constitutional amendment that provides for the Family Court to consist of 19 Judges including the Chief Judge, 10 who must be residents of New Castle County, 4 who must be residents of Kent County and 4 who must be residents of Sussex County at the time they apply for nomination by the Governor. This Act would increase the current Family Court bench by 2 Judges, 1 additional Judge from Kent County and 1 additional Judge from Sussex County.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-06-08","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Administration Committee in House","last_action_date":"2023-06-08","committee":"Administration","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB213/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140548","sponsor":"Sean Lynn"},
{"bill_id":1770831,"bill_number":"HB209","title":"An Act To Amend Titles 6 And 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Rental Car Companies And Peer-to-peer Car Sharing.","description":"This Act prohibits rental companies, shared vehicle owners, and peer-to-peer car sharing programs from recovering damages and charging administrative fees relating to the loss of use of a rental vehicle or shared vehicle. This Act abrogates the common law of loss of use to the extent that it applies to shared vehicle owners, peer-to-peer car sharing programs, and rental car companies and supersedes any other statute to the extent of a conflict.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-08-12","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-08-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB209/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140539","sponsor":"Larry Lambert"},
{"bill_id":1770849,"bill_number":"SCR71","title":"Recognizing September 2023 As \"prostate Cancer Awareness\" Month In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This Senate Concurrent Resolution recognizes September 2023 as \"Prostate Cancer Awareness Month\" in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-06-08","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2023-06-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR71/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140535","sponsor":"David Wilson"},
{"bill_id":1770866,"bill_number":"HB215","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":"Failed","status_date":"2023-06-30","last_action":"Defeated By Senate. Votes: 3 NO 18 NOT VOTING","last_action_date":"2023-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB215/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140544","sponsor":"Stephanie Bolden"},
{"bill_id":1770885,"bill_number":"HB214","title":"An Act To Amend Title 10 Relating To Family Court Commissioners.","description":"This Act increases the number of statewide Family Court Commissioners from 5 to 7 with at least 2 of the Commissioners being assigned to Kent County and 2 of the Commissioners being assigned to Sussex County. This Act also requires all newly appointed Commissioners and reappointed Commissioners, upon application for nomination by the Governor, to reside in the county where they seek to be appointed. This Act will take effect on July 1,2024.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-06-08","last_action":"Not Worked in Committee","last_action_date":"2023-06-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB214/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140547","sponsor":"Sean Lynn"},
{"bill_id":1770904,"bill_number":"HB211","title":"An Act To Amend Title 3, Chapter 13 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Nurseries And Nursery Stock.","description":"This Act clarifies the process of obtaining a Nursery Inspection Certificate through the Nursery Industry License Application (NILA), which is now available online. This Act also cleans up and updates language used in relation to Nurseries and Nursery Stock. This Act provides for the proceeds of any fines or penalties imposed for violations under Chapter 13 to be deposited in a special fund account in the Department of Agriculture and used to support the nursery inspection programs of the Department of Agriculture.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB211/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140543","sponsor":"William Carson"},
{"bill_id":1770921,"bill_number":"HB210","title":"An Act To Amend Title 10 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Sale Under Execution.","description":"This bill provides that public sales of real estate may occur via an online auction process.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-06-08","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (Administration) in House with 5 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2023-06-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB210/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140542","sponsor":"Sherry Dorsey Walker"},
{"bill_id":1770940,"bill_number":"HCR57","title":"Recognizing The Student Officer Leadership Team And State Advisors From Across The State Of Delaware Participating In The 2022-2023 Session Of The Delaware Association Of Business Professionals Of America State Leadership Conference.","description":"This Resolution recognizes the State Officer Leadership Team participating in the 2022-2023 Delaware State Leadership competition and commends the Delaware Association of Business Professionals of America.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-06-08","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2023-06-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR57/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140536","sponsor":"Paul Baumbach"},
{"bill_id":1770956,"bill_number":"HR14","title":"Honoring The Delaware Department Of Transportation Maintenance And Operations Teams That Competed In The 2022 American Public Works Association National Snow Roadeo In Loveland, Colorado.","description":"This Resolution honors the Delaware Department of Transportation for winning first place and fourth place in the ten-wheel truck competition and second and eleventh place in the six-wheel truck competition at the 2022 APWA National Snow Roadeo, which was held from September 28 to September 30, 2022 in Loveland, Colorado.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-06-08","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2023-06-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HR14/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140550","sponsor":"William Carson"},
{"bill_id":1770972,"bill_number":"HB212","title":"An Act To Amend Title 25 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Manufactured Housing.","description":"House Substitute No. 2 to House Bill 212 prohibits manufactured home community owners from increasing rent if the rent was increased by 5 percent or more the previous year or rental period, instead permitting an increase capped at 3 percent. This Act does not prohibit a community owner from increasing rent to market rent in phases as called for in current law, even if doing so would otherwise violate the prohibition on increasing rent after a 5 percent or more increase. It also allows a greater increase where more than 50% of the homeowners use the property as a second residence. This Act clarifies that penalties of rent reduction and repayment of excess rent will be imposed for a community owner who increases rent in violation of any provision of Title 25, Chapter 70.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-11-02","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-11-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB212/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140740","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":1770981,"bill_number":"HB219","title":"An Act To Amend Title 30 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Tax Credits For Creation Of Employment And Qualified Investment In Business Facilities.","description":"This Act expands eligibility for the investment and employment credit against corporation income tax available under 30 Del. C. § 2011 to the operators of climate-controlled fruit or vegetable growing facilities with at least 400,000 square feet of enclosed space. Eligibility for the expanded tax credit is conditioned on a qualified investment of at least $40 million.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-08-03","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-08-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB219/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140570","sponsor":"William Bush"},
{"bill_id":1770989,"bill_number":"HB218","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Delaware Commission Of Veterans Affairs.","description":"This Act changes the composition of the Commission and further clarifies the definition of veterans as it pertains to this Section of Title 29. The Delaware Commission of Veterans Affairs is comprised of members, appointed by the Governor, who represent specific veteran organizations. The United States Congress defines the Korean War Era as June 27, 1950 to January 31, 1955, and today most living Korean War Veterans are in their upper 80s or lower 90s. This amendment will redesignate the seat to an organization that is self-perpetuating and whose membership will continue on, and also serve to provide the diverse representation of all veterans. Also preserved is the ability of the current Korean War Commissioner to remain as a Commissioner until his term expires or that seat otherwise becomes vacant. The sole remaining active Chapter of the Korean War Veterans of America in Delaware is in the process of being disbanded due to lack of membership.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-08-09","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-08-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB218/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140568","sponsor":"Nnamdi Chukwuocha"},
{"bill_id":1770998,"bill_number":"SB171","title":"An Act To Amend Title 31 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Delaware State Housing Authority.","description":"This bill repeals the requirement that the Housing Director provide notice of the allocation of Low-Income Housing Tax Credits and Housing Development Funds to the state senator, the state representative, and the chief executive officer of the local jurisdiction in which the project receiving the allocation is located.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-06-08","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (Housing & Land Use) in Senate with 4 Favorable, 2 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2023-06-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB171/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140565","sponsor":"Russ Huxtable"},
{"bill_id":1771004,"bill_number":"SB169","title":"An Act To Amend Title 10 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Wrongful Conviction Compensation And Services.","description":"This Act creates the Delaware Wrongful Conviction Compensation and Service Act. The Act provides compensation and reintegration services to individuals who have served sentences of incarceration, wrongful incarceration in a psychiatric institution, parole, probation, and sex offender registration in the State for crimes that they did not commit. An individual claiming wrongful conviction or, if deceased, that individual's heirs, may bring a petition for compensation in Delaware Superior Court. A petitioner who makes the required showing is entitled to damages based on the type and period of wrongful incarceration, probation, parole, or registration, and other amounts, such as reasonable attorney fees in obtaining relief, subject to requirements of proof. However, a petitioner is not entitled to such compensation if the Department of Justice establishes that the petitioner was an accomplice in the commission of the crime or that the petitioner intentionally and voluntarily caused the conviction at issue by committing perjury or fabricating evidence at trial in order to prevent the conviction of the true perpetrator. In addition, an individual released from incarceration as the result of the reversal, overturning, or vacation of a conviction is entitled to emergency assistance and services.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-09-26","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-09-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB169/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141440","sponsor":"Kyra Hoffner"},
{"bill_id":1771012,"bill_number":"HB194","title":"An Act To Amend Title 2 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Public Carriers.","description":"This Act decreases the minimum amount of insurance to be required by taxicab drivers. SB 209, as amended, from the 151st General Assembly increased the required minimum insurance for all public carriers to $1,000,000 for death, bodily injury, and property damages and $1,000,000 for uninsured and underinsured insurance. HB 194 lowers the minimum amount of insurance required by taxicabs issued a medallion to $100,000 for death and bodily injury, $50,000 for property damages, and $300,000 for uninsured and underinsured insurance.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-07-17","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-07-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB194/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140669","sponsor":"Paul Baumbach"},
{"bill_id":1771018,"bill_number":"HB216","title":"An Act To Amend Titles 10, 13, 16 And 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Enforcement Of Family Court Custody Orders.","description":"This Act requires police officers to enter private property to enforce custody orders when a court order requires them to do so.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-06-08","last_action":"Not Worked in Committee","last_action_date":"2023-06-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB216/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140554","sponsor":"Sean Lynn"},
{"bill_id":1771025,"bill_number":"SB10","title":"An Act To Amend Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Health Insurance And Pre-authorization Requirements.","description":"This legislation is the Delaware Pre-Authorization Reform Act of 2023.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-06-08","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Banking, Business, Insurance & Technology Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2023-06-08","committee":"Banking, Business, Insurance & Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB10/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140559","sponsor":"Bryan Townsend"},
{"bill_id":1771030,"bill_number":"SB168","title":"An Act To Amend Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Veterinary Medicine.","description":"This Act does all of the following:","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-09-21","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-09-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB168/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140558","sponsor":"Russ Huxtable"},
{"bill_id":1771037,"bill_number":"SB170","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Offshore Wind Energy.","description":"This Act directs the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control to work with PJM Interconnection, LLC to study the transmission impacts of offshore wind development, to work with neighboring states on offshore wind transmission, and to study and report back to the Governor and the General Assembly on a process for procuring offshore wind power.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-08-03","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-08-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB170/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140563","sponsor":"Stephanie Hansen"},
{"bill_id":1771042,"bill_number":"HB217","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Child Abuse And Neglect Investigations.","description":"This Act requires that parents and other persons under investigation for child abuse and neglect be given written and oral notice of the allegations made against them; the right to consult counsel prior to speaking with a DSCYF investigator; the right to refuse entry to the DSCYF investigator; the right to withhold consent to medical examinations of the children; the right to refuse to submit to a drug test; and the right to consult legal counsel prior to signing a safety plan.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-06-08","last_action":"Tabled in Committee","last_action_date":"2023-06-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB217/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140555","sponsor":"Sean Lynn"},
{"bill_id":1771046,"bill_number":"HB198","title":"An Act To Amend The Town Charter Of The Town Of Clayton.","description":"This Act is a comprehensive amendment of the Town Charter for the Town of Clayton. It sets forth detailed basis for removal from office of Mayor and Town Council and process for filling any vacancies on Town Council. The Amendment allows the Mayor and members of Town Council to participate and vote in Council meetings by remote electronic means, when unavoidable circumstances prohibit in person attendance, so long as all members can hear and speak with one another. The Act allows the Town to borrow up to an amount not to exceed 20% of the assessed value of assessable and taxable real property within the Town limits. The Act also allows the Town to purchase general obligation bonds not to exceed 20% of the assessed value of all real estate subject to taxation within the Town. The Act establishes the Towns power to regulate orderly growth and development including subdivisions and site plans and procedures for securing financial guarantees to ensure satisfactory completion of new land development. The Act also allows the Town to adopt the assessment of Kent County in lieu of making its own independent assessment and valuation for purposes of levying town taxes. The Act specifies the Town Manager is the Town Tax Collector. The Act allows the Council, by ordinance, to impose impact fees and the purpose for such impact fees. The Act specifies the duties of the Police Chief and Town Manager. The Act specifies all appointments and promotions of Town employees shall be under the direction of the Mayor and the Town Council including hiring, termination, promotion or discipline of all employees. The Act specifies use of Town money by Town Council. The Act sets forth new election procedures, including voter qualifications, voter registration, and conduct of elections for Town elections.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-10-13","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-10-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB198/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140560","sponsor":"William Carson"},
{"bill_id":1771052,"bill_number":"SB167","title":"An Act To Amend Title 10 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Confidential Communications Involving First Responders, Civilian Employees, Or Their Families.","description":"This Act establishes a wellness program designed to improve the well-being of first responders and first responders immediate family members, as well as civilian employees of police, fire, and emergency medical services agencies and their immediate family members, through the provision of wellness program services by trained peer support members. Wellness program services may include counseling, spiritual guidance, and education about financial resources, health resources, legal assistance, and stress management services.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-09-21","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-09-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB167/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140551","sponsor":"Marie Pinkney"},
{"bill_id":1771122,"bill_number":"SB172","title":"An Act To Amend Titles 10 And 25 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Manufactured Housing And Tenants Receivership Petitions.","description":"Section 1 of this Act makes a pattern or practice of violations by a landlord of a Manufactured Home Community of subchapters I through V of Chapter 70 of Title 25 of the Delaware Code, or a provision of a rental agreement, an unlawful practice under the Consumer Fraud Act, subchapter II, Chapter 70, of Title 25, under specified circumstances.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-06-15","last_action":"Assigned to Appropriations Committee in House","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB172/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140571","sponsor":"Jack Walsh"},
{"bill_id":1771132,"bill_number":"HB221","title":"An Act To Amend Title 4 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Alcoholic Liquors.","description":"This Act amends the requirements necessary for a premises to sell alcoholic liquors for off-premise consumption by removing the requirements for the alcoholic liquor to be sold with a purchase of food that costs at least ten dollars, or to be in ice cream containing up to 10% alcohol by volume. This Act also removes the requirements that restaurants and brewery-pubs continue to sell full meals to patrons after 9 p.m.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-06-09","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce Committee in House","last_action_date":"2023-06-09","committee":"Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB221/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140572","sponsor":"Michael Smith"},
{"bill_id":1771142,"bill_number":"HB222","title":"An Act To Amend Title 4 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Duties And Powers Of The Delaware Alcoholic Beverage Control Commissioner.","description":"This Act requires the Commissioner, after 25 complaints from residents who reside within one mile of a licensed establishment that sells alcohol regarding a violation of statutory or regulatory requirements, to direct an investigation to the Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Enforcement for an independent investigation. If an investigation finds the complaint credible, and a hearing is necessary, the signatories of the petition will also be provided notice of the hearing and given an opportunity to appear and provide an impact statement.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-06-09","last_action":"Not Worked in Committee","last_action_date":"2023-06-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB222/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140573","sponsor":"Michael Smith"},
{"bill_id":1771152,"bill_number":"HB223","title":"An Act To Amend Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Continuing Education For Nursing Professionals.","description":"This Act amends the continuing education requirements for nursing professionals, mandating that all nursing professionals receive at least one hour of continuing education in each reporting period on the recognition of sexual or physical abuse, exploitation, or domestic violence of vulnerable populations, or on the reporting obligations under the rules and regulations of the Board of Nursing. The Act removes the requirement for nursing professionals who work in adult gerontology to complete continuing education on the topic of diagnosis, treatment, and care of patients with Alzheimer's disease or other dementias.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-10-23","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-10-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB223/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140574","sponsor":"Melissa Minor-Brown"},
{"bill_id":1771259,"bill_number":"HB225","title":"An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Special License Plates.","description":"This bill creates a special license plate to help underwrite Youth and Conservation Day for the Delaware Ducks Unlimited youth members known as Greenwings. Greenwings are younger Ducks Unlimited members who participate in the conservation, restoration, and management of wetlands and associated habitats for North American waterfowl. The purpose of this license plate is to raise money to educate our youth in the continued conservation of our habitats to benefit our wildlife and people. This plate is intended for use by individuals of all ages.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB225/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140575","sponsor":"William Carson"},
{"bill_id":1771267,"bill_number":"SB173","title":"An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Arrest Without Warrant For Certain Motor Vehicle Violations.","description":"The General Assembly previously restricted municipal, town, and city police departments from operating speed enforcement equipment outside of its corporate limits. This Act completely restricts the ability of municipal, town, and city police departments to make arrests for speeding that occurs outside of the municipality, town, or citys corporate limits. This Act also defines corporate limits for the purposes of 21 Del. C. § 701.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-06-12","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in Senate with 5 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2023-06-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB173/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140581","sponsor":"Charles Paradee"},
{"bill_id":1771278,"bill_number":"HB224","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Definitions For The Delaware Criminal Code.","description":"This Act is a substitute for House Bill No. 224. Like House Bill No. 224, this Act narrows the meaning of firearm for purposes of the Delaware Criminal Code by more closely aligning the definition of firearm with the definition in the federal criminal background check law. The reference to a BB gun is no longer necessary because a BB gun does not use an explosive force to propel a projectile.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-06-22","last_action":"Assigned to Judiciary Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2023-06-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB224/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140698","sponsor":"Jeffrey Spiegelman"},
{"bill_id":1771285,"bill_number":"HB226","title":"An Act To Amend Title 4 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Purchase, Sale, And Dispensing Of Alcohol.","description":"Currently, an application for a new license to purchase for resale of alcoholic liquor for transfer of an existing license, or for a substantive change to a license or licensed premise, shall be filed with the Commission. This Act amends the definition of \"substantive change\" to include live music with or without the use of PA systems; and to include external speakers for \"piped-in\" or pre-recorded music.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-06-12","last_action":"Not Worked in Committee","last_action_date":"2023-06-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB226/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140577","sponsor":"Michael Smith"},
{"bill_id":1771430,"bill_number":"SCR73","title":"Recognizing The Importance Of Community Health Workers And June 12-18, 2023, As \"community Health Improvement Week\" In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This Senate Concurrent Resolution recognizes the importance of community health workers as well as \"Community Health Improvement Week\" in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-06-13","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2023-06-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR73/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140590","sponsor":"Marie Pinkney"},
{"bill_id":1771434,"bill_number":"SB175","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Appropriations For Post-retirement Health Insurance Premiums.","description":"The Other Post-Employment Benefits Fund (OPEB Fund) is used to pay the State's benefits for post-retirement health insurance under the State employees' pension plan. This Act requires that every year, at least 1% of the grand total of all General Fund operating budget appropriations for the prior fiscal year is appropriated to the OPEB Fund. The total amount of the contributions to the OPEB Fund is not allowed to exceed the annual required contribution, which is actuarially determined by the Board of Pension Trustees.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-07-17","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-07-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB175/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140591","sponsor":"Bryan Townsend"},
{"bill_id":1771440,"bill_number":"HCR58","title":"Commending Dana Carey Representing The Lake Forest School District For Being Selected As Delaware's Behavioral Health Professional Of The Year For 2023 And Commending Each School District And Charter Network's Behavioral Health Professional Of The Year.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution commends the 2023 Delaware Behavioral Health Professional of the Year, Dana Carey, and all of the District/Charter Network Behavioral Health Professionals of the Year.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-06-13","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2023-06-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR58/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140585","sponsor":"Valerie Longhurst"},
{"bill_id":1771445,"bill_number":"SCR74","title":"Proclaiming Monday, June 12, 2023, As \"women Veterans Day\" In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This Senate Concurrent Resolution proclaims Monday, June 12, 2023, as Women Veterans Day in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-06-13","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2023-06-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR74/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140589","sponsor":"Brian Pettyjohn"},
{"bill_id":1771449,"bill_number":"SCR72","title":"Congratulating The Class Of 2022 Eagle Scouts For Having Attained The Highest Rank One Can Earn In The Boy Scouts Of America.","description":"This Senate Concurrent Resolution congratulates the class 2022 Eagle Scouts for having attained the highest rank one can earn in the Boy Scouts of America.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-06-13","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2023-06-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR72/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140534","sponsor":"David Lawson"},
{"bill_id":1771460,"bill_number":"SB176","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Retired Law-enforcement Canines.","description":"This Act requires that an owner be reimbursed up to $1,500 annually for veterinary care expenses paid by the owner for the care of a retired law-enforcement canine.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-08-10","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-08-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB176/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140600","sponsor":"David Lawson"},
{"bill_id":1771470,"bill_number":"SB174","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Pensions For The State Judiciary.","description":"This Act is a substitute for Senate Bill No. 174. Like Senate Bill No. 174, this Act adds Justices of the Peace, Commissioners in Superior Court, Family Court, and Court of Common Pleas, and Magistrates in Chancery to the State Judicial Pension Plan.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-09-26","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-09-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB174/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140931","sponsor":"Kyle Gay"},
{"bill_id":1771661,"bill_number":"HB227","title":"An Act To Amend Titles 16 And 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Lead Poisoning Prevention.","description":"This Act makes various amendments to the Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Act to improve compliance with its testing and reporting requirements. First, this Act requires physicians to take a training program every 2 years relating to the provisions of the Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Act. Second, it requires the Division of Public Health to develop electronic forms to be used at a childs 12 and 24 month well visit that record lead screening results and are shared with the Divison. Third, it clarifies that laboratories and health care professionals involved in blood lead level analysis must report results to the the Division of Public Health. Finally, it requires the Division of Public Health to share data with school nurses relating to whether an enrolled student has been screened for lead poisoning.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-08-31","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-08-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB227/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140606","sponsor":"Larry Lambert"},
{"bill_id":1771672,"bill_number":"SB177","title":"An Act To Amend Title 31 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Wilmington Housing Authority.","description":"This Act deletes the requirement in Title 31 of the Delaware Code, Section 4304, that no more than 5 commissioners or interim commissioners of the Wilmington Housing Authority be of the same political party.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-08-09","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-08-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB177/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140618","sponsor":"Elizabeth Lockman"},
{"bill_id":1771686,"bill_number":"HCR60","title":"Recognizing The Young Men From Across The State Of Delaware Participating In The 2023 Session Of Delawares Boys State.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution recognizes the young men participating in the 2023 session of Delawares Boys State and commends its sponsor, the American Legion Department of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-06-14","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2023-06-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR60/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140586","sponsor":"Peter Schwartzkopf"},
{"bill_id":1771843,"bill_number":"HB229","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Redding Consortium For Educational Equity.","description":"This Act removes the required window for submission of a final plan from the Redding Consortium to the State Board of Education and instead requires that the State Board act on any plan submitted by the Redding Consortium within 3 months. It also allows for the Redding Consortium to submit an interim plan prior to the completion of its full plan. Finally, it provides that the Consortiums final report may include recommendations for policies and practices for systematic reform to address the negative impacts of the Neighborhood Schools Act.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-10-13","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-10-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB229/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140623","sponsor":"Nnamdi Chukwuocha"},
{"bill_id":1771854,"bill_number":"SCR80","title":"Recognizing June 15, 2023, As \"delaware Elder Abuse Awareness Day\".","description":"This Concurrent Resolution recognizes June 15, 2023, as \"Delaware Elder Abuse Awareness Day\" and encourages all of Delaware's citizens to learn about how to protect and nurture our elderly citizens.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-06-15","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2023-06-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR80/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140630","sponsor":"Spiros Mantzavinos"},
{"bill_id":1771866,"bill_number":"HB228","title":"An Act To Amend Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Insurance Rate Filings.","description":"Section 1 of the bill amends Delawares file-and-use statute for insurance rate filings to extend the timeline for filing and reviewing insurers rate filing by (1) requiring rate filings to be filed at least 60 days in advance of the proposed effective date, and (2) authorizing the Commissioner to extend the timeframe to review the filing and postpone the effective date of the filing pending completion of the extended review. Section 2 of the bill sets forth the process for when the Commissioner proposes to deny a rate filing and requires that a filing may not become effective until a final order is issued. Section 2 of the bill also corrects technical errors in the current law.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-08-31","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-08-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB228/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140621","sponsor":"William Bush"},
{"bill_id":1771877,"bill_number":"SCR64","title":"Establishing The Non-acute Long-stay Patient Task Force To Study And Make Findings And Recommendations Regarding The Needs And Options Of Non-acute Hospital Patients In Need Of Transfer To A Lower Acuity Care Setting.","description":"This concurrent resolution establishes the Non-Acute Long-Stay Patient Task Force to study and make findings and recommendations regarding the needs and options of non-acute Long-Stay hospital patients in need of transition to a more appropriate care setting. Long-Stay is defined as patients that have been in the hospital for 15 days or more and no longer have an acute medical need warranting hospitalization. These individuals are awaiting transition because access to a more appropriate care setting is unavailable. This means there are individuals in acute medical hospital beds that no longer need to be, but various barriers such as lack of insurance coverage, delayed authorization or guardianship, barriers to admission into behavioral health facilities or long-term care, and more, are preventing them from acute medical hospital discharge. This unnecessarily increases health care costs and can have a negative impact on the patients who are missing out on getting the specialized care they need at a more appropriate care facility. This also means longer wait times for other patients in hospital emergency rooms as there is less bed availability. This concurrent resolution establishes a task force to study and make recommendations on these issues.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-06-15","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2023-06-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR64/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140461","sponsor":"Nicole Poore"},
{"bill_id":1771888,"bill_number":"HCR61","title":"To Support The Counties Of The State Of Delaware In Their Effort To Research And Study The Needs And Finances Of The Volunteer Fire Services And Paid Ambulance Entities Of The State Of Delaware.","description":"This resolution encourages support for the counties of this State in their effort to research and study the needs and finances of the volunteer fire services and paid ambulance entities of the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-06-29","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2023-06-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR61/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140608","sponsor":"Daniel Short"},
{"bill_id":1771899,"bill_number":"SCR76","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":"2023-06-15","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2023-06-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR76/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140594","sponsor":"David Lawson"},
{"bill_id":1771912,"bill_number":"HCR62","title":"Proclaiming June 17th As Delaware Day Of Service.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution proclaims June 17th as Delaware Day of Service.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-06-15","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2023-06-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR62/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140537","sponsor":"Sophie Phillips"},
{"bill_id":1771923,"bill_number":"SCR78","title":"Establishing The Enhancing Lifelong Community Supports For The Aging, Individuals With Disabilities, And Their Family Caregivers Task Force.","description":"This concurrent resolution establishes the Enhancing Lifelong Community Supports for the Aging, Individuals with Disabilities, and Their Family Caregivers Task Force.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-06-15","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2023-06-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR78/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140604","sponsor":"Nicole Poore"},
{"bill_id":1771936,"bill_number":"HB231","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Basic Salary Schedule For Certain School Employees.","description":"This Act provides clarity on the type of certification and the accepted certifying agencies for increases over the basic salary schedule.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-08-03","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-08-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB231/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140624","sponsor":"William Bush"},
{"bill_id":1771948,"bill_number":"HB230","title":"An Act To Amend Titles 10, 13, 24, And 31 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Gender-affirming Health Care.","description":"This Act updates House Bill 455 from the 151st General Assembly by providing the same legal protections afforded providers of contraceptive and abortion services to providers of gender-affirming health care.","status_desc":"Stricken","status_date":"2023-06-15","last_action":"Stricken in House","last_action_date":"2024-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB230/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140626","sponsor":"DeShanna Neal"},
{"bill_id":1771959,"bill_number":"SCR79","title":"Recognizing The Month Of June 2023 As Myasthenia Gravis Awareness Month In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution recognizes the month of June 2023 as Myasthenia Gravis Awareness Month in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-06-15","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2023-06-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR79/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140612","sponsor":"Jack Walsh"},
{"bill_id":1771971,"bill_number":"SCR75","title":"Proclaiming October 28, 2023, As National First Responders Day In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This Senate Concurrent Resolution proclaims Saturday, October 28, 2023, as National First Responders Day in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-06-15","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2023-06-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR75/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140596","sponsor":"Gerald Hocker"},
{"bill_id":1771983,"bill_number":"SCR70","title":"Designating July 26, 2023, As Americans With Disabilities Act Day In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This Resolution designates July 26, 2023, as \"Americans with Disabilities Act Day\" in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-06-15","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2023-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR70/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140528","sponsor":"Nicole Poore"},
{"bill_id":1771995,"bill_number":"HR16","title":"Recognizing And Honoring Delaware Fathers On Sunday, June 18,2023.","description":"This resolution recognizes June 18, 2023 as Fathers Day in Delaware.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-06-15","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2023-06-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HR16/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140631","sponsor":"Stephanie Bolden"},
{"bill_id":1772007,"bill_number":"HCR65","title":"Recognizing June 19, 2023, As \"juneteenth National Independence Day\" In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This Resolution proclaims June 19, 2023. as Juneteenth National Independence Day in Delaware and encourages the people of Delaware to reflect upon the significant roles and many contributions of African Americans and to celebrate this day with appropriate activities and events.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-06-15","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2023-06-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR65/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140619","sponsor":"Sherry Dorsey Walker"},
{"bill_id":1772020,"bill_number":"HCR59","title":"Directing The Division Of Research And Legislative Information Systems Team Of The Office Of The Controller General To Investigate The Cost Of, Impact Of, And Methods And Timeframe For Implementing A Requirement To Include Hyperlinks To Laws Cross-referenced In Legislation And Delaware Laws Published By The General Assembly.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution does all of the following:","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-06-29","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2023-06-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR59/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140597","sponsor":"Bryan Shupe"},
{"bill_id":1772030,"bill_number":"HB232","title":"An Act To Amend The Charter Of The City Of Lewes.","description":"This Act amends the Charter of the City of Lewes as follows. This Act modifies City contract requirements by 1) raising the aggregate contract value threshold for which competitive bidding shall not be required to $50,000 rather than the previous threshold of $25,000; 2) adding an exception to the competitive bidding requirement for certain existing contracts, which were previously competitively bid at the State or County level; and 3) adding an exception to the competitive bidding requirement for contracts made pursuant to a cooperative or joint purchasing agreement. This Act also modifies the Citys power and authority to borrow money and issue bonds or certificates of indebtedness by 1) clarifying the Citys authority to borrow money and issue bonds or certificates of indebtedness to provide funds for purchase real estate. This Act also modifies the assessment of taxes by 1) permitting the City to appoint a qualified firm to serve as the City Assessor or utilize County property assessments in lieu of appointing a City Assessor; and 2) modifies the appellate process for the assessment of taxes in certain situations. This Act also places a cap on the Citys power to collect taxes for any and all municipal purposes upon certain real property at one half of one percent (0.5%) of the full assessed value of land and improvements within the City, or $5,000,000, whichever is greater, rather than the previous cap of $3,500,000. The Act also modifies the refund of taxes and penalties for delinquent taxes. This Act also modifies the notice requirements and procedures relating to the Citys power to cause to be paved or repaved the sidewalks of said city or any part or portion thereof, to cause to be repaired or re-laid existing curbs or gutters.","status_desc":"Failed","status_date":"2023-06-29","last_action":"Defeated By House. Votes: 25 YES 15 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2023-06-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB232/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140627","sponsor":"Stell Parker Selby"},
{"bill_id":1772081,"bill_number":"SB180","title":"An Act Proposing An Amendment To Article V Of The Delaware Constitution Relating To Voting.","description":"This Act is a substitute for Senate Bill No. 180. Like Senate Bill No. 180, this Act is the first leg of an amendment to the Delaware Constitution that does all of the following:","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-06-11","last_action":"was introduced and adopted in lieu of SB 180","last_action_date":"2024-06-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB180/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141559","sponsor":"Kyle Gay"},
{"bill_id":1772082,"bill_number":"SB179","title":"An Act To Amend Title 8, Title 10, Title 12, And Title 26 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Changes To The Title Master In Chancery.","description":"This Act replaces references to Masters in the Court of Chancery with Magistrate.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-07-17","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-07-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB179/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140635","sponsor":"Bryan Townsend"},
{"bill_id":1772083,"bill_number":"SB182","title":"An Act To Amend Title 19 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Delaware Contractor Registration Act.","description":"This Act is a substitute for Senate Bill No. 182. Like Senate Bill No. 182, this act does all of the following:","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-08-31","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-08-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB182/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140675","sponsor":"Jack Walsh"},
{"bill_id":1772084,"bill_number":"SB181","title":"An Act To Amend Title 19 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Delaware Contractor Registration Act.","description":"This Act provides that a contractor is jointly or severally liable for a violation of the Delaware Contractor Registration Act by a subcontractor.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-06-15","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Labor Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2023-06-15","committee":"Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB181/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140638","sponsor":"Jack Walsh"},
{"bill_id":1772085,"bill_number":"SB178","title":"An Act To Amend Title 19 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Comparable Private Plans Under The Family And Medical Leave Program.","description":"Under § 3716(e) of Title 19, the Family and Medical Leave Program (FMLP) allows the Department of Labor (Department) to approve private benefits in existence on May 10, 2022, as a private plan under the FMLP, for applications submitted by January 1, 2024. This Act revises the appeal process when the Department denies an application under § 3716(e) so that the hearing is conducted by the Secretary of the Department instead of the Family and Medical Leave Insurance Appeal Board (Appeals Board). The primary function of the Appeals Board is to conduct hearings on denials of individual claims for benefits under the FMLP, but individuals will not be eligible for these benefits until January 1, 2026. Thus, the Appeals Board does not otherwise need to be established in 2023, and the expertise members need is in areas other than those needed for appeals of decisions under § 3716(e) of Title 19.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-08-31","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-08-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB178/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140620","sponsor":"Sarah McBride"},
{"bill_id":1772086,"bill_number":"SB183","title":"An Act To Amend Title 20 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Military Judges.","description":"The Delaware National Guard is in need of military judges and wants to use qualified military judges who are retired from the Delaware National Guard.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-06-20","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-06-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB183/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140645","sponsor":"Spiros Mantzavinos"},
{"bill_id":1772087,"bill_number":"SB184","title":"An Act To Amend Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Use Of Certain Factors In Underwriting Private Insurance.","description":"Research has shown that certain underwriting factors used by insurers, while facially neutral, may have a disparate impact on protected classes. This bill seeks to address this disparate impact by prohibiting certain underwriting and rating factors, despite being correlative with loss, in homeowners and private passenger motor vehicle insurance policies. This bill would specifically prohibit an insurers consideration of an insureds or proposed insureds (i) non-pending arrests, charges and indictments that do not result in conviction, (ii) convictions unrelated to fraud or the risk being insured, or (iii) drivers license suspensions or revocations for non-driving related reasons. This bill also corrects an incorrect statutory reference in current law.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-09-14","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-09-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB184/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140642","sponsor":"Kyle Gay"},
{"bill_id":1772088,"bill_number":"SB185","title":"An Act To Amend Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Continuing Education.","description":"This Act extends the date that the requirements created by Senate Bill 283 in the 151st become effective to allow the Division of Professional Regulation more time to implement these requirements.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-08-31","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-08-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB185/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140648","sponsor":"Spiros Mantzavinos"},
{"bill_id":1772215,"bill_number":"HB238","title":"An Act Proposing An Amendment To Article Iv Of The Delaware Constitution Relating To The Court Of Chancery.","description":"This Act is the first leg of a constitutional amendment to require that at least 1 member of the Court of Chancery must be a resident of Kent County and at least 1 member of the Court of Chancery must be a resident of Sussex County.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-06-16","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Administration Committee in House","last_action_date":"2023-06-16","committee":"Administration","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB238/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140646","sponsor":"Sean Lynn"},
{"bill_id":1772219,"bill_number":"HB236","title":"An Act To Amend Title 19 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Employer Assessments.","description":"This Act will continue for calendar year 2024 the temporary relief provided in calendar year 2023 to employers who pay unemployment tax assessments. It will continue to reduce new employer tax rates, hold constant overall employer tax rates from last calendar year, and reduce the maximum earned rate. This Act will also continue the temporary simplification of the tax rate schedules that are used to calculate unemployment assessments paid by employers. The Governors agreement to use federal pandemic funds to restore the pandemic-depleted Unemployment Trust Fund made the Unemployment Trust Fund sufficiently solvent and is allowing the Department to implement unemployment tax relief measures to Delaware employers for an additional one-year period for calendar year 2024. The Department estimates that these unemployment tax assessment changes will reduce the tax obligation of employers an estimated $50 million compared to the tax rates absent the temporary relief.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-07-25","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-07-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB236/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140650","sponsor":"Edward Osienski"},
{"bill_id":1772224,"bill_number":"HB239","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Notaries Public.","description":"This Act exempts a notary public employed by, and working under the direct supervision of, an attorney licensed to practice law in this State from the requirement to keep a journal of all notarial acts performed by the notary public.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-06-16","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Judiciary Committee in House","last_action_date":"2023-06-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB239/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140647","sponsor":"Sean Lynn"},
{"bill_id":1772229,"bill_number":"HB240","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Child Abuse And Neglect Investigations.","description":"This Act requires that parents and other persons under investigation for child abuse and neglect be given written and oral notice of the allegations made against them; the right to consult counsel prior to speaking with a DSCYF investigator; the right to refuse entry to the DSCYF investigator; the right to withhold consent to medical examinations of the children except as provided in Title 16, Section 906(e)(3); the right to refuse to submit to a drug test; and the right to consult legal counsel prior to signing a safety plan.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-06-16","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Judiciary Committee in House","last_action_date":"2023-06-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB240/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140649","sponsor":"Sean Lynn"},
{"bill_id":1772233,"bill_number":"SB188","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact.","description":"This Act enacts the Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact (ITMC). The Council of State Governments partnered with the Department of Defense and the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) to support the mobility of licensed teachers through the development of this new interstate compact. The ITMC will create reciprocity among participant states and reduce barriers to license portability and employment.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-08-29","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-08-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB188/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140656","sponsor":"Laura Sturgeon"},
{"bill_id":1772238,"bill_number":"HB241","title":"An Act To Amend Titles 25 And 31 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Housing Agreement Advisors.","description":"This Act makes clear that buyers and renters of residential real property have the right to be accompanied by advisors during all phases of the property transfer process, and requires sellers and landlords to provide written notice of this right to prospective buyers and tenants. This Act also provides for a civil penalty for landlords and their agents who fail to comply with this requirement.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-06-16","last_action":"Amendment HA 1 to HB 241 - Introduced and Placed With Bill","last_action_date":"2023-12-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB241/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140655","sponsor":"Kerri Harris"},
{"bill_id":1772242,"bill_number":"SB187","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Education.","description":"This Act ensures that educators hired after the effective date of this Act, who earned graduate degrees prior to becoming educators, receive credit on the salary schedule for those degrees regardless of the specific subject area of those degrees. Once an individual is employed as an educator, in order to receive credit for any graduate degrees earned after that time, such degree must be in the subject area in which the educator is employed.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-08-12","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-08-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB187/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140653","sponsor":"Laura Sturgeon"},
{"bill_id":1772247,"bill_number":"HB234","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Elderly Property Tax Relief And Education Expense Fund.","description":"This Act amends the Senior Tax Credit to $1000 for Real Property valued less than $500,000, $500 for Real Property valued between $500,000 and $1,000,000. This Credit will not be extended to Real Property valued above $1,000,000.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-06-16","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Administration Committee in House","last_action_date":"2023-06-16","committee":"Administration","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB234/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140629","sponsor":"Michael Ramone"},
{"bill_id":1772252,"bill_number":"HB233","title":"An Act To Amend Title 30 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Personal Income Tax.","description":"This Act raises the minimum income to be subject to income tax from $2,000 to $2,500.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-06-16","last_action":"Motion to Release Failed","last_action_date":"2024-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB233/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140628","sponsor":"Michael Ramone"},
{"bill_id":1772256,"bill_number":"SB186","title":"An Act To Amend Titles 9, 14, And 22 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Schools.","description":"This Act enables Sussex County to use the Voluntary School Assessment (VSA) to address the impact of residential development on school capacity. The following is a summary of the Acts 3 sections:","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-09-14","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-09-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB186/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140652","sponsor":"Russ Huxtable"},
{"bill_id":1772260,"bill_number":"HB237","title":"An Act Proposing An Amendment To Article Iv Of The Delaware Constitution Relating To The Judiciary.","description":"This Act is the first leg of a constitutional amendment to increase the number of Justices of the Supreme Court to 7 and to require that of the 7 Justices appointed to the Supreme Court, at least 2 must be residents of Kent County, at least 2 must be residents of Sussex County, and at least 2 must be residents of New Castle County. The seventh Justice may be from any county.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-06-16","last_action":"Assigned to Appropriations Committee in House","last_action_date":"2024-03-06","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB237/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140643","sponsor":"Sean Lynn"},
{"bill_id":1772265,"bill_number":"HB235","title":"An Act To Amend Title 4 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Alcoholic Liquors.","description":"This bill changes the time a holder of a license for the sale of alcoholic liquor for on-premises consumption may sell alcohol from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB235/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140651","sponsor":"Peter Schwartzkopf"},
{"bill_id":1772266,"bill_number":"SB189","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Uniform Controlled Substances Act And Drug Testing Strips.","description":"This Act adds xylazine and it isomers, esters, ethers, salts and salts of isomers, esters and ethers to Schedule III of the Delaware Uniform Controlled Substances Act and expands the authorization for the distribution of testing strips to determine the presence of controlled substances. According to the United States Drug Enforcement Administration, the emergence of xylazine across the United States appears to be following the same path as fentanyl, starting in the Northeast and then spreading to the South and working its way into drug markets westward, and the low cost of xylazine contributes to xylazines increased presence in the nations illegal drug supply. Xylazine is approved only for veterinary use, xylazine is a non-opioid with increasing presence as an adulterant, often in conjunction with opioids, in the illicit drug supply. When used alone and in conjunction with other drugs, xylazine is implicated as a cause or contributing cause of death in the United States. When used in conjunction with an opioid, such as heroin or fentanyl, xylazine may worsen respiratory depression in the event of a drug overdose, and because xylazine is not an opioid, naloxone is not known to be effective at reversing overdoses, and there is no known antidote or reversal agent for xylazine overdose in humans. This Act also exempts testing strips from the drug paraphernalia statute and expands the limitations on liability for lay individuals and organizations that provide a drug testing strip to an individual who uses drugs to reduce the likelihood of the individual experiencing harm.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-08-17","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-08-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB189/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140658","sponsor":"Nicole Poore"},
{"bill_id":1772322,"bill_number":"SCR84","title":"Designating Saturday, September 30, 2023, As \"gfwc Delaware Step Up To End Hunger Day Of Service\" In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This resolution designates Saturday, September 30, 2023, as \"GFWC Delaware Step Up to End Hunger Day of Service\" in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-06-20","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2023-06-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR84/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140670","sponsor":"David Lawson"},
{"bill_id":1772330,"bill_number":"SCR77","title":"Proclaiming Friday, October 6, 2023, As \"national Coaches Day\" In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This Senate Concurrent Resolution proclaims Friday, October 6, 2023, as National Coaches Day in the State of Delaware","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-06-20","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2023-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR77/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140595","sponsor":"Eric Buckson"},
{"bill_id":1772337,"bill_number":"HCR63","title":"Recognizing The Month Of June As National Homeownership Month In Delaware.","description":"This resolution recognizes June 2023 as National Homeownership Month in Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-06-20","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2023-06-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR63/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140665","sponsor":"Kendra Johnson"},
{"bill_id":1772345,"bill_number":"SCR83","title":"Recognizing August 17, 2023, As National Nonprofit Day In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This resolution recognizes August 17, 2023, as \"National Nonprofit Day\" in Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-06-20","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2023-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR83/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140666","sponsor":"Russ Huxtable"},
{"bill_id":1772349,"bill_number":"HCR64","title":"Recognizng June 25th, 2023 As World Vitiligo Day Within The State Of Delaware","description":"This concurrent resolution recognizes June 25, 2023 as World Vitiligo Day in Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-06-20","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2023-06-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR64/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140664","sponsor":"Madinah Wilson-Anton"},
{"bill_id":1772357,"bill_number":"SCR85","title":"Celebrating The 75th Anniversary Of Camp Barnes.","description":"This resolution celebrates the 75th anniversary of Camp Barnes and its dedication to the youth of the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-06-20","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2023-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR85/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140663","sponsor":"Gerald Hocker"},
{"bill_id":1772362,"bill_number":"HB242","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Hospital Visitation Policy.","description":"This legislation is an attempt to strike a balance between the need to protect hospital staff, hospital patients, and the public from harm during a State of Emergency, pandemic, or infectious disease outbreak with the expectation that patients should be able to receive support from their family and spiritual counselors during a time of personal crisis.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-06-30","last_action":"Assigned to Health & Social Services Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2023-07-21","committee":"Health & Social Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB242/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140784","sponsor":"Timothy Dukes"},
{"bill_id":1772367,"bill_number":"SB192","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Classification Of Offenses.","description":"In 2015, the General Assembly, in Chapter 28 of Volume 80 of the Laws of Delaware, designated as subsection (d) the last sentence of § 4201(c) of Title 11 regarding attempts to commit a felony listed as a violent felony (the last sentence). The clear intent of the 2015 legislation was to make a technical correction, not to make a substantive change. However, the General Assembly should have designated the last sentence as paragraph (c)(2), as the intent of the General Assembly was to maintain the connection between the violent felony list and the last sentence, such that citations to § 4201(c) of Title 11 were intended to reference both the violent felony list and the last sentence. This Act makes a technical correction of this inadvertent Delaware Code designation error.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-09-21","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-09-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB192/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140672","sponsor":"David Sokola"},
{"bill_id":1772370,"bill_number":"HB195","title":"An Act Making Appropriations For The Expense Of The State Government For The Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2024; 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 2024 Appropriations Act.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-06-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB195/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140610","sponsor":"William Carson"},
{"bill_id":1772379,"bill_number":"SB193","title":"An Act To Amend Title 13 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Alimony.","description":"This substitute adds emphasis to the prohibition that interim alimony may not be awarded to a party that is convicted of a violent felony. This Act prohibits an individual from receiving alimony who is convicted of committing a violent felony, where the victim is their spouse or a child under the age of 18 of either party to the divorce or annulment proceeding. Under current Delaware law an individual can abuse their partner or child and may still be awarded interim alimony or alimony. This Act mandates that such an unjust result shall be entirely prohibited.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-06-28","last_action":"Adopted in lieu of the original bill SB 193, and Assigned to Judiciary Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2023-06-28","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB193/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140761","sponsor":"David Lawson"},
{"bill_id":1772393,"bill_number":"HB196","title":"An Act Making A One-time Supplemental Appropriation For The Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2024 To The Office Of Management And Budget.","description":"This Act appropriates $194,560,278 to provide one-time funded projects through the Office of Management and Budget.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-06-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB196/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140611","sponsor":"William Carson"},
{"bill_id":1772410,"bill_number":"SB190","title":"An Act To Amend Title 7 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Water Supply Coordinating Council.","description":"Since its creation the Water Supply Coordinating Council (the Council) has provided critical guidance to proactively address identified water supply issues. However, the actions of the Council have largely focused on recommendations and implementation associated with water supplies in the drought-prone portions of Northern New Castle County. While the water supplies in that area remain critical to the State, additional focus is needed on similar water supply coordination in other portions of the State as well. Many of the Councils reports have made recommendations for other actions in these areas, however, it is critical that appropriate local/regional representation be included to receive the necessary input and feedback that made the New Castle County implementation successful. Therefore, this Act is intended to reconstitute the Council to provide for a smaller more consistent quorum for state-wide coordination while establishing the structure for direct regional (County-level) contributions and implementation. It is intended that the preliminary charge of each County-level subcommittee will be to establish the appropriate memberships to best address their prioritized concerns.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-09-14","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-09-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB190/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140660","sponsor":"Kyra Hoffner"},
{"bill_id":1772538,"bill_number":"SCR91","title":"Recognizing October 8, 2023, As \"national Latina Womens Equal Pay Day In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This resolution recognizes October 8, 2023 as \"National Latina Women's Equal Pay Day\" in the State of Delaware and encourages all Delawareans to join in recognizing the contributions Latina women have made in every aspect of life, and the sacrifices they have made to champion equality.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-06-21","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2023-06-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR91/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140682","sponsor":"Laura Sturgeon"},
{"bill_id":1772541,"bill_number":"SCR89","title":"Requesting An Assessment Of The Feasibility Of Using Surplus Real Property Owned By The State For The Development Of Affordable Housing.","description":"This resolution requests the Office of Management and Budget to conduct an assessment of using State surplus real property for the development of affordable housing.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-06-21","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2023-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR89/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140683","sponsor":"Russ Huxtable"},
{"bill_id":1772543,"bill_number":"HJR3","title":"This Resolution Provides The Official Revenue, Refund, And Unencumbered Funds Estimates For Fiscal Year 2024.","description":"This Resolution provides the official revenue, refund, and unencumbered funds estimates for Fiscal Year 2024.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-06-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HJR3/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140692","sponsor":"William Carson"},
{"bill_id":1772547,"bill_number":"SCR88","title":"Extending Heartfelt Best Wishes To The Members Of The Delaware State Bar Association, As That Venerable Organization Celebrates The 100th Anniversary Of Its Establishment As A Modern State Bar Association.","description":"This Senate Concurrent Resolution extends heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to members of the Delaware State Bar Association on the occasion of the 100th Anniversary of the establishment of the modern bar association in 1923.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-06-21","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2023-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR88/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140679","sponsor":"Kyle Gay"},
{"bill_id":1772549,"bill_number":"HB243","title":"An Act To Amend Titles 16, 24, And 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Department Of Health And Social Services.","description":"This Act expands the qualifications for the Director of the Division of Public health to include non-physician professionals. It also allows for the Director to appoint a physician or advanced practice registered nurse in certain instances where that level of medical expertise is required to fulfill duties assigned to the Director.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-07-17","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-07-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB243/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140680","sponsor":"Melissa Minor-Brown"},
{"bill_id":1772552,"bill_number":"HJR2","title":"The Official General Fund Revenue Estimate For Fiscal Year 2023.","description":"This Resolution provides the official revenue, refund, and unencumbered funds estimates for Fiscal Year 2023.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-06-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HJR2/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140691","sponsor":"William Carson"},
{"bill_id":1772555,"bill_number":"HB244","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Funding For Athletic Trainers.","description":"This Act directs phased in unit funding for every school or district to have an athletic trainer. A school or district with less than 3 sports teams must submit an application to the Department of Education should it wish to receive partial funding for an athletic trainer position. The State Board of Education may review any objection to the Departments decision.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-05-15","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (Appropriations) in House with 6 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2024-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB244/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141394","sponsor":"Michael Smith"},
{"bill_id":1772684,"bill_number":"SCR94","title":"Recognizing June 2023 As Alzheimers And Brain Awareness Month.","description":"This resolution recognizes June 2023 as Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month and urges all Delawareans to wear purple to help spread awareness of Alzheimer's and all other dementia.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-06-22","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2023-06-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR94/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140704","sponsor":"Spiros Mantzavinos"},
{"bill_id":1772690,"bill_number":"SCR90","title":"Encouraging State Agencies And Businesses Within The State To Purchase Delaware-grown Foods From State Agriculture And Aquaculture Operations.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution encourages institutions, agencies, entities, and businesses that operate within Delaware, to purchase Delaware-grown food and value-added items. The Resolution also directs the Delaware Council on Farm and Food Policy to work with state agencies, higher education institutions, and other partners to prepare a report outlining current local procurement efforts to support a locally sourced food economy in Delaware, and to submit the report to the Governor and the members of the General Assembly by June 30, 2024. In addition, any updates on efforts must be submitted by December 31, 2024.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-06-22","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2023-06-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR90/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140688","sponsor":"Russ Huxtable"},
{"bill_id":1772698,"bill_number":"HB245","title":"An Act To Amend Title 20 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Emergency Management.","description":"The Constitution of the State of Delaware creates 3 branches of State Government, the Legislative, Executive, and Judiciary, each having certain delineated responsibilities or powers within a framework that limits and separates the powers of each branch from the other. The doctrine of separation of powers is a fundamental part of constitutional government. The Justices of the Delaware Supreme Court have, in quoting William Blackstone, recognized that \"whenever the [legislative and executive] powers are united together, there can be no public liberty\". In re Request of Governor for Advisory Opinion, 722 A. 2d 307 (1998).","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-06-22","last_action":"Not Enough Signatures to Release","last_action_date":"2024-04-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB245/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140700","sponsor":"Richard Collins"},
{"bill_id":1772705,"bill_number":"HB246","title":"An Act To Amend Title 9 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Establishing Uniform Minimum Riparian Buffer Areas.","description":"Currently each county has its own riparian buffer requirements. The intent of this Act is to make minimum riparian buffer areas uniform throughout the State in unincorporated areas and incorporated municipalities that do not hold a Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System(MS4) permit. This Act creates a new Chapter 10A of Title 9 which sets forth the following minimum riparian buffer areas: (1) 300 feet to the streamline, as defined by the mean high water line, of any tidal water body, tidal steam or tidal marsh; (2) 300 feet to the shoreline, as defined by the mean highwater line, of any nontidal freshwater body, lake, pond, or blue-line stream; and (3) 50 feet to the shoreline or top of bank, as defined by a greater than 50% change in slope in a distance of less than 10 feet of any non-blueline stream, creek or drainage ditch. The Act sets forth permitted uses not subject to the minimum buffer requirements. The Act requires the 3 Counties to adopt substantive and technical rules and regulations to implement the minimum riparian buffer areas and establish rules for specified uses. The Act requires all 3 Counties, by June 30, 2024 to amend their land use laws by adopting the minimum riparian buffer areas and adopting rules and regulations. The Act permits the Planning and Land Use Departments, in conjunction with the County Planning Directors, to create a coordinated program that educates and trains the public about the requirements of this Act. This Act takes effect on June 30, 2024.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-06-22","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Housing Committee in House","last_action_date":"2023-06-22","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB246/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140701","sponsor":"Sophie Phillips"},
{"bill_id":1772711,"bill_number":"SCR87","title":"Recognizing The Month Of October 2023 As \"depression Awareness Month\" In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This Senate Concurrent Resolution proclaims the month of October 2023 as Depression Awareness Month in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-06-22","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2023-06-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR87/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140671","sponsor":"Gerald Hocker"},
{"bill_id":1772720,"bill_number":"SCR93","title":"Recognizing Title Ix's 51st Anniversary And Its Positive Impact On Students.","description":"This resolution recognizes the 51st anniversary of Title IX and its positive impact on students.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-06-22","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2023-06-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR93/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140706","sponsor":"Kyle Gay"},
{"bill_id":1772729,"bill_number":"HB247","title":"An Act To Amend Titles 9 And 17 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Traffic Safety.","description":"There were 139 traffic fatalities in Delaware in 2021, the highest number of traffic fatalities since 2006. Senate Concurrent Resolution 94 of the 151st Delaware General Assembly set a goal of no more than 100 traffic fatalities per year and tasked state agencies to meet that goal by 2025. Instead of moving towards meeting the General Assemblys goal, however, traffic fatalities increased to 165 in 2022, deepening the crisis on Delawares roads. To reverse this situation, the Everyone Gets Home Act makes changes to the Delaware Code to sharpen the Department of Transportations focus on the three most common types of fatal crashes: intersection (including driveway); roadway departure; and mid-block pedestrian. This Act clarifies the Departments authority to designate controlled-access facilities as a safety countermeasure for both intersection and midblock pedestrian crashes and, when the facility designation has received the consent of county government, requires counties to use their own authority to assist the Department in consolidating vehicle entrances and exits to and from the facility. In addition, this Act authorizes the Department to designate roadways as low-speed streets and low-speed local roads in order to address fatal roadway departure crashes related to vehicle speed, and permits counties to request such designations to meet their own traffic safety goals. Finally, this Act expands the Departments discretion to deploy new traffic-control devices in order to reduce fatal crashes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-11-01","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-11-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB247/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141509","sponsor":"Edward Osienski"},
{"bill_id":1772740,"bill_number":"HR17","title":"Requesting The Department Of Natural Resources And Environmental Control (dnrec) Pause And Reconsider The Process Of Promulgating The California Advanced Clean Car Ii (accii) Regulations That Seek To Restrict, And Ultimately Eliminate, The Sale And Registration Of New Light-duty Fuel-powered Vehicles In Delaware By Model Year 2035.","description":"This resolution requests that the Department of Natural Resources pause its ongoing process of promulgating California ACCII regulations. The Department is requested to determine the fiscal impacts of imposing the ACCII regulations on Delawareans. A further request is made that the Department evaluate the approach taken by Pennsylvania and Colorado, two states that, like Delaware, have chosen to follow California vehicle emissions regulations under Section 177 of the U.S. Clean Air Act. The Department is also requested to evaluate the protocol observed by 33 other states in following the EPA vehicle emission regulations.","status_desc":"Failed","status_date":"2023-06-22","last_action":"Defeated By House. Votes: 17 YES 22 NO 1 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2023-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HR17/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140668","sponsor":"Michael Ramone"},
{"bill_id":1772959,"bill_number":"HB250","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 the University of Delaware Athletics Community and Campus Recreation to promote and support the University of Delaware Athletics Community and Campus Recreations mission to provide meaningful learning experiences through physical and mental exertion.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB250/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140713","sponsor":"Cyndie Romer"},
{"bill_id":1772976,"bill_number":"HB248","title":"An Act To Amend Title 7 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Pre-permit Community Outreach In Underserved Communities.","description":"This House Substitute bill clarifies it is only for new or substantially modified permits and specifies it is only for the following permits: (1) Clean Air permit; (2) Coastal Zone Act permit; (3) Solid waste permit; (4) National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit and (5) Hazardous waste permit. As in the original bill the applicant is still required to go through a community outreach process for any qualified project, defined as a project within an underserved community or within 3 miles of an underserved community that meets the definition of a qualified project under DNRECs Regulations. Underserved community is defined as (1) A specified geographic area where the percentage at poverty level is greater than twice the State Average Median Household Income as determined by the most recent United States Census or (2) Any specified community in the most current community mapping tool on the Departments website. It is anticipated that DNREC will have an environmental justice area viewer, or similar tool, as a link on its website.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-06-06","last_action":"Amendment HA 1 to HS 1 - Introduced and Placed With Bill","last_action_date":"2024-06-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB248/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141489","sponsor":"Kendra Johnson"},
{"bill_id":1772991,"bill_number":"SB160","title":"A Bond And Capital Improvements Act Of The State Of Delaware And Certain Of Its Authorities For The Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2024; Authorizing The Issuance Of General Obligation Bonds Of The State; Appropriating Funds From The Transportation Trust Fund; Authorizing The Issuance Of Revenue Bonds Of The Delaware Transportation Authority; Appropriating Special Funds Of The Delaware Transportation Authority; Appropriating General Funds Of The State; 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 2024 Bond and Capital Improvements Act.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-06-29","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB160/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140718","sponsor":"Jack Walsh"},
{"bill_id":1773060,"bill_number":"SB194","title":"An Act To Amend Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Practice Of Pharmacy.","description":"This Act allows pharmacists, under protocol approved by the Division of Public Health, to provide HIV pre-exposure and post-exposure prophylaxis treatments.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-09-24","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-09-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB194/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140726","sponsor":"Sarah McBride"},
{"bill_id":1773141,"bill_number":"HCR68","title":"Requesting The Counties And Municipalities Confer And Provide Recommendations For Improving Accessible Parking Infrastructure, Enforcement, And Compliance To The General Assembly.","description":"This resolution asks representatives from New Castle County, Kent County, Sussex County, and the League of Local governments to convene to provide recommendations for improving accessible parking enforcement, compliance, signage, and uniformity in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-06-29","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2023-06-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR68/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140717","sponsor":"DeShanna Neal"},
{"bill_id":1773143,"bill_number":"HCR75","title":"Commending The Students Selected As Secretary Of Education Scholars For 2023.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution commends and congratulates the Secretary of Education Scholars for 2023.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-06-29","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2023-06-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR75/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140725","sponsor":"Kimberly Williams"},
{"bill_id":1773146,"bill_number":"HR18","title":"Recognizing The Importance Of Swimming Saftey And Awareness In The State Of Delaware","description":"This Resolution recognizes the importance of swimming safety and encourages Delaware residents to take swimming lessons, learn about swimming risks, and ensure their safety when participating in water activities. It also acknowledges the benefits of swimming and other water activities, including fostering of community and the building of lifelong friendships.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-06-27","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2023-06-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HR18/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140719","sponsor":"Michael Ramone"},
{"bill_id":1773150,"bill_number":"HCR70","title":"Recognizing June 2023 As \"post-traumatic Stress Injury Month\" And June 27, 2023 As \"post-traumatic Stress Injury Day\".","description":"This Resolution recognizes June 2023 as Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Month and June 27, 2023, as Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Day, and encourages State agencies to continue their work educating victims of assault or abuse, combat, serious accidents, and natural disasters about the causes, symptoms, and treatment of PTSI.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-06-29","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2023-06-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR70/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=129982","sponsor":"Ruth Briggs King"},
{"bill_id":1773153,"bill_number":"HCR74","title":"Designating October As Dyslexia Awareness Month In Delaware.","description":"This concurrent resolution designates October of each year as Dyslexia Awareness Month in Delaware. According to the United States National Institute of Health, dyslexia is a learning disability that can hinder a persons ability to read, write, spell, and sometimes speak. Dyslexia is the most common learning disability in children and persists throughout life with 10 percent of the population or one out of every 10 people in the United States suffering from dyslexia.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-06-29","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2023-06-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR74/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140721","sponsor":"Kimberly Williams"},
{"bill_id":1773155,"bill_number":"SCR98","title":"Recognizing The Importance Of Compassionate Release And Making A Commitment To Consider Modifications To Delaware's Early Release Framework For Incarcerated People.","description":"This resolution recognizes that the compassionate release of incarcerated peoplesuch as elderly individuals experiencing infirmities, in addition to individuals in terminal or severe medical circumstancescan promote individual and community-wide justice while preserving public safety and realizing fiscal efficiencies. The resolution acknowledges the merit of immediately considering early release of all statutorily eligible incarcerated persons and commutation for individuals who would be eligible if Delaware were to have a stronger model of compassionate release, encourages all stakeholders involved in such consideration to assist, and pledges that the General Assembly will explore and consider potential modifications to Delawares early-release framework.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-06-27","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2023-06-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR98/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140741","sponsor":"Bryan Townsend"},
{"bill_id":1773157,"bill_number":"SCR97","title":"Designating October 12, 2023, As \"national Farmer's Day\" In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This Senate Concurrent Resolution designates October 12, 2023, at \"National Farmer's Day\" in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-06-27","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2023-06-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR97/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140733","sponsor":"David Wilson"},
{"bill_id":1773161,"bill_number":"HCR66","title":"Commemorating The 50th Anniversary Of The National Wild","description":"This Resolution recognizes and commemorates the 50th anniversary of the National Wild Turkey Federation and acknowledges its significant contributions to wildlife management, habitat conservation, and outdoor traditions in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-06-29","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2023-06-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR66/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140582","sponsor":"Jeffrey Spiegelman"},
{"bill_id":1773163,"bill_number":"SCR96","title":"Designating June 28, 2023, As Stonewall Uprising Remembrance Day In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This resolution affirms the importance of the recognition of LGBTQIA+ people and their many achievements and designates June 28. 2023 as \"Stonewall Uprising Remembrance Day\" in the State of Delaware. It also encourages expanded efforts to keep Delaware residents properly informed about the need for acceptance, and equitable treatment, of LGBTQIA+ individuals.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-06-27","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2023-06-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR96/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140734","sponsor":"Sarah McBride"},
{"bill_id":1773166,"bill_number":"HCR71","title":"Recognizing The Month Of November As Gluten-free Diet Awareness Month.","description":"This resolution recognizes November 2023 as Gluten-Free Diet Awareness Month in Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-06-29","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2023-06-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR71/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140727","sponsor":"Kendra Johnson"},
{"bill_id":1773168,"bill_number":"HCR69","title":"Directing The Delaware Department Of Health And Social Services To Submit A Request For Information On Conducting A Statewide Needs Assessment Related To Alzheimers Disease Or Related Dementias.","description":"This resolution requests the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services submit a report detailing the findings of the request for information on conducting a statewide needs assessment.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-06-29","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2023-06-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR69/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140728","sponsor":"Kendra Johnson"},
{"bill_id":1773171,"bill_number":"HCR73","title":"Recognizing June 25th-july 1st, 2023 As \"deafblind Awareness Week","description":"\"This resolution recognizes the week of June 25th-July 1st, 2023 as \"Deafblind Awareness Week.\"","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-06-29","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2023-06-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR73/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140724","sponsor":"Edward Osienski"},
{"bill_id":1773174,"bill_number":"SCR95","title":"Designating The Month Of June 2023 As \"cytomegalovirus Awareness Month\" In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This resolution designates the month of June 2023 as Cytomegalovirus Awareness Month in the State of Delaware and recommends providing those in close contact with infants and children education and informational resources on preventative measures that can be taken to protect infants and children from the virus.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-06-27","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2023-06-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR95/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140731","sponsor":"Sarah McBride"},
{"bill_id":1773176,"bill_number":"HCR67","title":"Recognizing June As Caribbean American Heritage Month In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This concurrent resolution recognizes the month of June 2023 as Caribbean American Heritage Month in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-06-27","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2023-06-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR67/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140712","sponsor":"Sherry Dorsey Walker"},
{"bill_id":1773179,"bill_number":"HCR72","title":"Honoring The Young Women From Across The State Of Delaware Participating In The 2023 Session Of Delaware Girls State.","description":"This concurrent resolution recognizes and honors the young women of Delaware participating in the 2023 session of Delaware Girls State.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-06-27","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2023-06-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR72/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140735","sponsor":"Peter Schwartzkopf"},
{"bill_id":1773181,"bill_number":"SCR81","title":"Recognizing August 26, 2023, As \"womens Equality Day In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This resolution recognizes August 26, 2023, as \"Women's Equality Day\" in Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-06-27","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2023-06-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR81/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140633","sponsor":"Elizabeth Lockman"},
{"bill_id":1773184,"bill_number":"SCR86","title":"Requesting The Delaware Department Of Natural Resources And Environmental Control To Update Their 2022 Report To The Governor And Legislature On Options For A Nontidal Wetlands Permitting Program.","description":"This Senate Concurrent Resolution requests that the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control update the analysis and recommendations presented in the Senate Joint Resolution No. 2 Report utilizing the new information provided by the most recently promulgated federal wetlands regulations and the results of the Supreme Court case, Sackett vs. EPA, by September 30, 2023.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-06-27","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2023-06-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR86/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140662","sponsor":"Stephanie Hansen"},
{"bill_id":1773186,"bill_number":"SCR65","title":"Recognizing July 27, 2023, As \"black Womens Equal Pay Day In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This resolution recognizes July 27, 2023, as \"Black Women's Equal Pay Day\" in the State of Delaware and encourages all Delawareans to join in recognizing the contributions Black women have made in every aspect of life, and the sacrifices they have made to champion equality.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-06-27","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2023-06-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR65/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140479","sponsor":"Marie Pinkney"},
{"bill_id":1773409,"bill_number":"SB195","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Delaware Medical Orders For Scope Of Treatment Act.","description":"The Delaware Medical Orders for Scope of Treatment DMOST was enacted in 2016 under HB 64 (148th). The DMOST form allows Delawareans to plan ahead for health-care decisions, express their wishes in writing, and both enable and obligate health care professionals to act in accordance with a patients expressed preferences. A DMOST form is different than an Advance Health-Care Directive because a DMOST form contains portable medical orders that respect the patients goals for care in regard to the use of CPR and other medical interventions.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-09-26","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-09-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB195/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140759","sponsor":"Marie Pinkney"},
{"bill_id":1773417,"bill_number":"HB251","title":"An Act Proposing An Amendment To Section 12 Of Article I Of The Delaware Constitution Relating To Bail.","description":"This is the first leg of a constitutional amendment to protect our communities from gun violence.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-06-28","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Administration Committee in House","last_action_date":"2023-06-28","committee":"Administration","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB251/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140750","sponsor":"Daniel Short"},
{"bill_id":1773428,"bill_number":"HB249","title":"An Act To Amend Title 7 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Department Of Natural Resources And Environmental Control.","description":"This Act updates certain statutory fees in Title 7 and establishes or updates certain permit and licensing fees. This Act also replaces and supersedes 1991 Del Laws. Ch. 86 (H.B. 360), An Act to Amend Titles 7 and 23 of the Delaware Code Relating to Permit Fees and Other Assessments Charged by the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control and to Authorize and Approve Various Permit Fees and Assessments.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-06-28","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Natural Resources & Energy Committee in House","last_action_date":"2023-06-28","committee":"Natural Resources & Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB249/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140748","sponsor":"Debra Heffernan"},
{"bill_id":1773437,"bill_number":"SCR99","title":"Creating The \"victims' Bill Of Rights Committee.\"","description":"This Concurrent Resolution creates the Victims' Bill of Rights Committee to study and make findings and recommendations regarding the Victims' Bill of Rights.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-06-28","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2023-06-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR99/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140758","sponsor":"Kyle Gay"},
{"bill_id":1773460,"bill_number":"SCR101","title":"Recognizing October 1, 2023, As \"fafsa Day\" In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This resolution recognizes October 1, 2023, as \"FAFSA Day\" in Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-06-29","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2023-06-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR101/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140767","sponsor":"Darius Brown"},
{"bill_id":1773466,"bill_number":"SCR92","title":"Reaffirming The Longstanding Partnership Between The State Of Delaware And Taiwan.","description":"This Senate Concurrent Resolution reaffirms Delawares commitment to strengthen the longstanding partnership with Taiwan, supports Taiwans efforts to secure the signing of a Bilateral Trade Agreement and an Avoidance of Double Taxation Agreement with the United States; commends Taiwans vibrant full-fledged democracy; and continues to support Taiwans meaningful participation and contributions in international organizations.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-06-29","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2023-06-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR92/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140693","sponsor":"Bryan Townsend"},
{"bill_id":1773473,"bill_number":"HR20","title":"Recognizing June 29, 2023, As \"staff Appreciation Day\" In The House Of Representatives.","description":"This Resolution recognizes Thursday, June 29, 2023, as Staff Appreciation Day in the House of Representatives.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-06-29","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2023-06-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HR20/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140751","sponsor":"Peter Schwartzkopf"},
{"bill_id":1773478,"bill_number":"HR19","title":"Recognizing The Month Of October 2023 As Breast Cancer Awareness Month.","description":"This resolution recognizes the month of October 2023 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-06-29","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2023-06-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HR19/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140747","sponsor":"Cyndie Romer"},
{"bill_id":1773484,"bill_number":"HR21","title":"Designating September 2023 As Alopecia Awareness Month In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This resolution recognizes the month of September 2023 as Alopecia Awareness Month.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-06-29","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2023-06-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HR21/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140755","sponsor":"Valerie Longhurst"},
{"bill_id":1773489,"bill_number":"SCR82","title":"Recognizing October 18, 2023, As \"financial Aid Day\" In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This resolution recognizes October 18, 2023, as \"Financial Aid Day\" in Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-06-29","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2023-06-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR82/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140659","sponsor":"Darius Brown"},
{"bill_id":1773491,"bill_number":"SB196","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To 24/7 Emergent Physician Care Centers.","description":"This legislation establishes a voluntary certification program for 24/7 Emergent Physician Care Centers and is designed to help Delawareans chose the right level of walk-in, medical care. The importance of 24/7 Physician Care Centers in the delivery of urgent and emergent health care services in times of crisis was exhibited during the recent COVID-19 Pandemic. Currently, Delawareans have no assistance in determining the varying levels of services available at urgent care facilities. This legislation creates the category of and defines the minimum level of services necessary for 24/7 Emergent Physician Care Centers. The minimum requirements for 24/7 Emergent Physician Care Centers include being open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, having a Delaware licensed physician and registered nurse on site at all times, providing lab and diagnostic imaging services, providing on-site splinting, fracture care and suturing, and not refusing care to any person due to inability to pay or lack of identification.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-06-29","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Health & Social Services Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2023-06-29","committee":"Health & Social Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB196/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140776","sponsor":"Nicole Poore"},
{"bill_id":1773494,"bill_number":"SCR100","title":"Application For A Convention Of The States Under Article V Of The Constitution Of The United States.","description":"This resolution is an application for a Convention of the States under Article V of the Constitution of the United States.","status_desc":"Failed","status_date":"2024-06-13","last_action":"Defeated By Senate. Votes: 6 YES 5 NO 7 NOT VOTING 3 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2024-06-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR100/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140780","sponsor":"David Lawson"},
{"bill_id":1773497,"bill_number":"HB197","title":"An Act Making Appropriations For Certain Grants-in-aid For The Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2024; Specifying Certain Procedures, Conditions And Limitations For The Expenditure Of Such Funds; Amending The Fiscal Year 2024 Appropriations Act; Amending The Fiscal Year 2024 One-time Supplemental Appropriations Act; And Amending Certain Statutory Provisions.","description":"This Act provides supplementary appropriations to certain Grants-in-Aid recipients for Fiscal Year 2024.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-06-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB197/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140762","sponsor":"William Carson"},
{"bill_id":1773505,"bill_number":"HB253","title":"An Act To Amend Titles 16, 18, 29, And 31 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Mammograms.","description":"This Act is a substitute for House Bill 253. Like HB 253, it requires health insurance companies, including State employee/retiree health plans and Medicaid, to cover annual mammograms for the purpose of early detection for a woman 40 years of age or older, with or without referral from the womans health care provider. It also prohibits mammography facilities from requiring that women, 40 years of age or older, provide the facility with the name of a healthcare provider in order to receive an annual screening mammogram.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-10-09","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-10-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB253/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140804","sponsor":"Kimberly Williams"},
{"bill_id":1773506,"bill_number":"HB254","title":"An Act To Amend The Charter Of The Town Of Millville Relating To The Method Of Making Nominations For A Town Council Member.","description":"This Act amends the Charter of The Town of Millville. Specifically, the Act more clearly identifies the documents needed to file for a Town Council member position, as well as the logistics of the candidate providing the results of the criminal background check to the Town.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-10-09","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-10-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB254/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140772","sponsor":"Ronald Gray"},
{"bill_id":1773507,"bill_number":"HB255","title":"An Act To Amend Title 7 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Boiler Safety Program.","description":"This Act makes several updates to the Boiler Safety Program. The Boiler Safety Program can issue certificates of compliance and the Secretary can grant variances. A 6th member is added to the Boiler Safety Council from associated labor unions. It adds an enforcement section for violators who fail to comply with Program requirements. This Act also makes technical corrections to conform with current drafting standards. Finally, the Act allows DNREC to establish fees for the Program that reasonably reflect the cost of the Program and defray its expenses. It therefore requires a 3/5 vote.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-08-02","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-08-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB255/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141071","sponsor":"Edward Osienski"},
{"bill_id":1773508,"bill_number":"HB252","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Salary Step For Completion Of Teacher Residency Program.","description":"This Substitute bill differs from House Bill No. 252 by placing the Delaware Institute of Higher Education year-long teacher residency program under Section 1312 of Title 14 rather than Section 1305.This Substitute bill grants graduates of the Delaware Institute of Higher Education teacher-residency program 1 year of experience credit in addition to any other experience granted under Section 1312. The goal of this Act is to incentivize a new graduate who has completed the year-long Delaware residency program to stay and teach in Delaware by elevating their starting pay grade level by giving them 1 year of experience credit.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-11-01","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-11-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB252/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141036","sponsor":"Kimberly Williams"},
{"bill_id":1773529,"bill_number":"HB260","title":"An Act To Amend The Charter Of The City Of Lewes.","description":"This Act amends the Charter of the City of Lewes as follows. This Act modifies City contract requirements by 1) raising the aggregate contract value threshold for which competitive bidding shall not be required to $50,000 rather than the previous threshold of $25,000; 2) adding an exception to the competitive bidding requirement for certain existing contracts, which were previously competitively bid at the State or County level; and 3) adding an exception to the competitive bidding requirement for contracts made pursuant to a cooperative or joint purchasing agreement. This Act also modifies the Citys power and authority to borrow money and issue bonds or certificates of indebtedness by 1) clarifying the Citys authority to borrow money and issue bonds or certificates of indebtedness to provide funds for purchase real estate. This Act also modifies the assessment of taxes by 1) permitting the City to appoint a qualified firm to serve as the City Assessor or utilize County property assessments in lieu of appointing a City Assessor; and 2) modifies the appellate process for the assessment of taxes in certain situations. This Act also places a cap on the Citys power to collect taxes for any and all municipal purposes upon certain real property at one half of one percent (0.5%) of the full assessed value of land and improvements within the City, or $5,000,000, whichever is greater, rather than the previous cap of $3,500,000. The Act also modifies the refund of taxes and penalties for delinquent taxes. This Act also modifies the notice requirements and procedures relating to the Citys power to cause to be paved or repaved the sidewalks of said city or any part or portion thereof, to cause to be repaired or re-laid existing curbs or gutters.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2023-07-25","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2023-07-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB260/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140783","sponsor":"Stell Parker Selby"},
{"bill_id":1773559,"bill_number":"SR16","title":"Directing The Department Of Health And Social Services And Department Of Education To Prepare Reports On Demographic Data In Early Child Care And Education Populations.","description":"This resolution directs the Department of Health and Social Services to prepare reports on the Purchase of Care Program and directs the Department of Education to prepare reports on child care capacity.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-06-30","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2023-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SR16/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140778","sponsor":"Kyle Gay"},
{"bill_id":1773609,"bill_number":"HR22","title":"Establishing An Internet Sports Lottery Legislative Working Group.","description":"This House Resolution extends the deadline for the Internet Sports Lottery Legislative Working Group to provide its recommendations to the House of Representatives from June 30, 2023 to December 1, 2023.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-06-30","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2023-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HR22/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140787","sponsor":"William Bush"},
{"bill_id":1773630,"bill_number":"SCR102","title":"Establishing The Firearm Definition Task Force.","description":"This Resolution establishes the Firearm Definition Task Force (Task Force) to do all of the following:","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-06-30","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2023-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR102/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140796","sponsor":"Brian Pettyjohn"},
{"bill_id":1773631,"bill_number":"HR25","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":"2023-06-30","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2023-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HR25/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140793","sponsor":"Peter Schwartzkopf"},
{"bill_id":1773911,"bill_number":"HB259","title":"An Act To Amend Title 4 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Distribution Of Alcohol.","description":"This Act facilitates the interstate and intrastate shipping and delivery of alcoholic liquors.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-07-07","last_action":"Motion to Release Failed","last_action_date":"2024-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB259/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140790","sponsor":"Jeffrey Spiegelman"},
{"bill_id":1773912,"bill_number":"HB261","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To State Government.","description":"This Act establishes the Office of Legislative Ethics for the General Assembly. The establishment of an Office of Legislative Ethics is necessary to ensure that potential violations of Delawares laws or allegations of conflict of interest by the members of the General Assembly are fully investigated. The Board of the Office of Legislative Ethics will be made up of five respected members of the community with expertise in law and legislative ethics who will volunteer to serve. The Office of Legislative Ethics will be headed by an Executive Director who will also serve as the lead investigator.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-07-07","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Administration Committee in House","last_action_date":"2023-07-07","committee":"Administration","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB261/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140792","sponsor":"Michael Smith"},
{"bill_id":1773913,"bill_number":"HB262","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. 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":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-07-07","last_action":"Not Worked in Committee","last_action_date":"2024-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB262/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140791","sponsor":"Michael Smith"},
{"bill_id":1773914,"bill_number":"HB258","title":"An Act To Amend Title 19 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Domestic Service Employees.","description":"Section 1 of this Act removes domestic service workers from the definition of employee in Chapter 9, Title 19 of the Delaware Code pertaining to minimum wage. A domestic service worker who otherwise qualifies as an employee is entitled to a minimum wage under this Act.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-07-07","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Labor Committee in House","last_action_date":"2023-07-07","committee":"Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB258/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140789","sponsor":"Paul Baumbach"},
{"bill_id":1773916,"bill_number":"HB256","title":"An Act To Amend Title 7 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Motor Vehicle Emissions.","description":"This act limits the repair waiver expenditure required by the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control to a uniform statewide amount of $450.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-07-07","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (Natural Resources & Energy) in House with 1 Favorable, 7 On Its Merits, 1 Unfavorable","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB256/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140785","sponsor":"Richard Collins"},
{"bill_id":1773917,"bill_number":"HB257","title":"An Act To Amend Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Easing Access To Enrollment In Health Insurance Programs.","description":"This Act directs the Insurance Commissioner, in collaboration with the Department of Labor, Department of Health and Social Services, and Department of Finance to develop the Delaware Easy Enrollment Health Insurance Program. Under this program, individuals filing state tax forms or unemployment compensation applications will be able to check off on the form whether they have health insurance and whether they would like assistance in determining their eligibility (or their dependents) for any of the following: Medicaid, Delaware Healthy Children Program, or affordability assistance in an Affordable Care Act Exchange plan. The goal of the program is to maximize enrollment of eligible indidviduals in health care programs to improve access and reduce insurance costs for all residents of Delaware.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-07-07","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce Committee in House","last_action_date":"2023-07-07","committee":"Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB257/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140786","sponsor":"Krista Griffith"},
{"bill_id":1777227,"bill_number":"HB265","title":"An Act To Amend Title 6 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Civil Liability And Civil Penalty For Publishing Or Distrubiton Of Material Harmful To Minors On The Internet.","description":"This act requires a commercial entity that knowingly or intentionally provides pornography and other materials defined as harmful to minors to verify the age of individuals accessing the material.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-06-18","last_action":"Assigned to Executive Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2024-06-18","committee":"Executive","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB265/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140798","sponsor":"Michael Smith"},
{"bill_id":1777906,"bill_number":"SB197","title":"An Act To Amend Chapter 256, Volume 81 Of The Laws Of Delaware And Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Native Plants.","description":"This Act revises State procurement rules to require that beginning January 1, 2026, state agencies under Chapter 69 of Title 29 must purchase only native plants, including cultivars and hybrids of native plants, in the development of new landscaped areas and in the rehabilitation of exiting landscaped areas. Beginning January 1, 2025, the Department of Agriculture, with the advice of the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control and the Delaware Native Species Commission, must maintain a list of native plants that are generally available and appropriate for the needs of agencies.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-09-26","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-09-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB197/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140799","sponsor":"Stephanie Hansen"},
{"bill_id":1784340,"bill_number":"SJR3","title":"Directing All Electric Utilities In Delaware That Offer Net Metering To Solar Customers To Participate In A Cost-benefit Study And Analysis Of Net Metering, Including Cost Burdens And Cost Shifting, To Be Undertaken By The Delaware Sustainable Energy Utility.","description":"This resolution directs all electric utilities in Delaware that offer net metering to solar customers to participate in a cost-benefit study and analysis of net metering in Delaware being undertaken by the Delaware Sustainable Energy Utility to address issues such as cost burdens and cost shifting to non-solar customers.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SJR3/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140801","sponsor":"Stephanie Hansen"},
{"bill_id":1784395,"bill_number":"SCR103","title":"Establishing The Delaware Aquaculture Task Force.","description":"This Resolution establishes the Delaware Aquaculture Task Force.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-01-09","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2024-01-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR103/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140800","sponsor":"Stephanie Hansen"},
{"bill_id":1792123,"bill_number":"HB263","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Meal Debt Restrictions On Student Participation In Extracurricular Activities.","description":"This Act prohibits local education agencies and charter schools from prohibiting a student from participating in a school sponsored extracurricular activity on the basis the student has an outstanding debt for unpaid school meals.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-08-02","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-08-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB263/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140808","sponsor":"Sherry Dorsey Walker"},
{"bill_id":1792141,"bill_number":"HB266","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To County And Municipal Police/firefighter Pension Plan.","description":"This Act adds wages earned as a result of required additional work hours to the definition of compensation for purposes of calculating pensions in the County and Municipal Police/Firefighter Pension Plan. Currently such mandatory ordered additional work earnings are not included in the pension calculation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-12-14","last_action":"Not Worked in Committee","last_action_date":"2024-01-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB266/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140807","sponsor":"Cyndie Romer"},
{"bill_id":1792160,"bill_number":"HB275","title":"An Act To Amend Title 6, Title 11, Title 18, Title 19, And Title 25 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Definition Of Sexual Orientation.","description":"This Act updates the definition of \"sexual orientation\" throughout the Delaware Code by adding asexuality and pansexuality. Asexuality refers to individuals with little to no sexual attraction to other individuals, although asexual individuals may desire emotionally intimate relationships with other individuals. Pansexuality refers to individuals who are attracted sexually or romantically, or both, to another individual regardless of that individual's sex or gender identity.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-11-02","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-11-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB275/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140802","sponsor":"Eric Morrison"},
{"bill_id":1792179,"bill_number":"HB270","title":"An Act To Amend Titles 11 And 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Ammunition.","description":"This Act creates a civil penalty for any sale or display of ammunition that allows the ammunition to be accessible to a purchaser or transferee without the assistance of the vendor or an employee of the vendor. Ammunition in an enclosed display case, behind a counter or other customer access preventing device is not considered accessible for purposes of this section.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-08-15","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-08-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB270/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141115","sponsor":"Kimberly Williams"},
{"bill_id":1792198,"bill_number":"HB264","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Patronizing A Prostitute.","description":"This Act makes the crime of patronizing a prostitute a class E felony rather than a misdemeanor where the person from whom prostitution is sought is a minor.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-08-29","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-08-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB264/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140806","sponsor":"Kimberly Williams"},
{"bill_id":1792216,"bill_number":"HB285","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Medical Marijuana.","description":"This Act amends the Delaware Medical Marijuana Act by removing the requirement that a patient have a debilitating medical condition to qualify for a registry identification card, instead allowing health-care providers to make the determination of whether a patient has a diagnosed medical condition for which the patient would receive therapeutic or palliative benefit from the use of medical marijuana. As a result, this Act removes the CBD-rich and compassionate use programs, which previously allowed for the use of marijuana for the treatment of conditions that otherwise did not qualify a patient for a registry identification card.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-05-28","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-05-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB285/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140809","sponsor":"Edward Osienski"},
{"bill_id":1792234,"bill_number":"HB267","title":"An Act To Amend Title 13 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Violations Of Child Support Orders.","description":"This Act prohibits the Family Court from imposing a sentence of incarceration or ordering the suspension of a persons license for failure to pay court-ordered child support unless it finds that the failure to pay is wilful and not due to an inability of the person to pay the support.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-10-23","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-10-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB267/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140810","sponsor":"Melissa Minor-Brown"},
{"bill_id":1797193,"bill_number":"HB276","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Safe School And Recreation Zones.","description":"This Act is a follow-up to House Bill No. 201, as amended by House Amendment No. 3 and Senate Amendment No. 3, which was passed in 2023. That bill originally repealed the offense of Possession of a weapon in a Safe School and Recreation Zone, which was not actually a separate crime but rather operated as an aggravator and sentence enhancement on certain underlying crimes, and replaced it with Possession of a firearm in a Safe School and Recreation Zone which is a separate and self-contained criminal offense. Subsequently Senate Amendment No. 3 was passed and attached to the bill. That amendment separated the school zone from the recreation zone offenses and was intended to reinstate the original sentence enhancement scheme for offenses in a Safe Recreation Zone.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB276/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140828","sponsor":"Peter Schwartzkopf"},
{"bill_id":1797194,"bill_number":"SB200","title":"An Act To Amend Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Property Insurance Contracts.","description":"This bill provides important consumer protections for property insurance contracts by improving the reliability of mailed notifications of policy cancellation or renewal. Section 1 of this bill requires insurers to deliver any homeowners notices of cancellation or nonrenewal by USPS certified mail or USPS Intelligent Mail barcode. Further, whereas currently an insurer can cancel or non-renew a policy because of two non-weather-related claims over the lifetime of the policy, this legislation provides a reasonable claims lookback period for non-weather-related claims, as is already the case for claims in other portions of this subsection of the Code. Section 2 of this bill precludes an insurance carrier from refusing to renew a homeowners policy based on non-weather claims unless 2 or more claims occur within the 36-month period immediately preceding the expiration of the current policy period.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-06-20","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-06-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB200/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140820","sponsor":"David Sokola"},
{"bill_id":1797196,"bill_number":"HB281","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To State Health Care Insurance.","description":"This Act repeals the option of providing health care insurance to state pensioners under Medicare part C, known as a Medicare Advantage Plan.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-06-26","last_action":"Enact w/o Sign by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB281/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140825","sponsor":"Paul Baumbach"},
{"bill_id":1797197,"bill_number":"SB202","title":"An Act To Amend Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Line Of Duty Death Benefits.","description":"For claims for line of duty death benefits for covered persons, which include police officers, firefighters, auxiliary and volunteer ambulance and rescue company members, paramedics, and others, submitted on July 1, 2023, and thereafter, this Act increases the benefits for the beneficiary or beneficiaries from $200,000 to $375,000, payable in annual installments, with the maximum amount paid in any 1 calendar year being $50,000.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-09-19","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-09-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB202/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140817","sponsor":"Russ Huxtable"},
{"bill_id":1797199,"bill_number":"HB282","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The State Employee Benefits Committee.","description":"This Act adds procedural requirements to meetings of the State Employee Benefits Committee (SEBC), revises the membership of the SEBC, and requires that the Secretary of the Department of Human Resources inform State employees and retired State employees (eligible pensioners) about changes in benefits coverages affecting eligible pensioners who are receiving or eligible to receive retirement benefits under the state employees' pension plan, including proposed changes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2024-06-25","last_action":"Enacted into Law","last_action_date":"2024-06-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB282/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140826","sponsor":"Paul Baumbach"},
{"bill_id":1797200,"bill_number":"HB274","title":"An Act To Amend Title 18, Title 29, And Title 31 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Insurance Coverage Of Allergen Introduction Dietary Supplements For Infants.","description":"Early, sustained exposure to peanut and egg proteins in the infant diet significantly reduces the risk that an infant will develop a peanut or egg allergy, saving lives and future health care costs. Following multiple clinical studies, the current guidance of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology and the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology, which is followed by pediatricians, recommends that by age 6 months, all infants should be introduced to both peanut and egg protein and that unless contraindicated, all infants should regularly consume peanut and well-cooked egg protein until they reach the age of 1 year, to reduce the risk of developing peanut or egg allergies.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-08-29","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-08-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB274/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140824","sponsor":"Kimberly Williams"},
{"bill_id":1797202,"bill_number":"SB198","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Animal Fighting.","description":"This Act revises existing animal cruelty laws to include people who knowingly possess, own, buy, sell, transfer, or manufacture animal fighting paraphernalia with the intent to engage in or otherwise promote or facilitate such fighting as guilty of a class E felony.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-08-29","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-08-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB198/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140812","sponsor":"Stephanie Hansen"},
{"bill_id":1797203,"bill_number":"HB268","title":"An Act To Amend Title 31 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Annual Behavioral Health Well Checks.","description":"House Bill No. 303, with House Amendment No. 2, from the 151st General Assembly created an annual behavioral health well check and required carriers to provide coverage for this service.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-10-23","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-10-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB268/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140816","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":1797205,"bill_number":"HB272","title":"An Act To Amend Title 6 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Veterans' Benefits And Trade Practices.","description":"This act regulates persons who receive compensation for advising or assisting with veterans' benefits earned by serving our nation in the military. This bill would not prohibit persons or business entities from receiving compensation for advice to Veterans that is unrelated to veteran claims or services available to veterans from the V.A. or its accredited agencies. Investment, insurance, banking, and other advice or services not provided by the V.A., or its accredited agencies may be obtained by veterans and fees charged for such services.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-05-16","last_action":"Assigned to Banking, Business, Insurance & Technology Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2024-05-16","committee":"Banking, Business, Insurance & Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB272/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141003","sponsor":"Jeff Hilovsky"},
{"bill_id":1797207,"bill_number":"SB199","title":"An Act To Amend Title 6 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Large Health Care Facilities.","description":"This Act further clarifies the application of the provisions of this chapter.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-09-26","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-09-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB199/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140813","sponsor":"Spiros Mantzavinos"},
{"bill_id":1797208,"bill_number":"HB269","title":"An Act Proposing An Amendment To Article Ii Of The Delaware Constitution Relating To The General Assembly.","description":"This is the first leg of a constitutional amendment creating a \"Crossover Day\" deadline for each House of the General Assembly to send legislation over to the other House. The annual budget appropriation act, grants-in-aid act, bond and capital improvements act, and resolutions are excluded from this deadline. Currently 26 states, including Maryland, have crossover day deadlines for passing legislation between their two legislative chambers.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-04","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Administration Committee in House","last_action_date":"2024-01-04","committee":"Administration","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB269/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140814","sponsor":"Lyndon Yearick"},
{"bill_id":1797210,"bill_number":"HB273","title":"An Act To Amend Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Health Coverage For Speech Therapy.","description":"This Substitute bill adds 5 additional speech-language diagnosis to the 2 diagnoses listed in H.B. 273 and references that all 7 speech-language diagnoses are classified in the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10) for billing purposes. This Substitute bill broadens the definition of child from 1 year to first grade to include all children from birth to age 18. This Substitute bill deletes the definition of carrier since the term is not referred to in these new sections and clarifies that Section 2 refers to group and blanket health insurance policies not individual health policies. This Substitute bill also clarifies that the Act applies to all health insurance contracts delivered, issued for delivery, or renewed after December 31, 2024.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-11-01","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-11-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB273/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141038","sponsor":"Melissa Minor-Brown"},
{"bill_id":1797211,"bill_number":"SB201","title":"An Act To Amend Title 30 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Exclusion Of Military Pensions From Taxable Income.","description":"Of the 41 states with a state income tax, 27 states fully exempt military retirement pay from state income taxes and 12 states partially exempt military retirement pay.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-04","last_action":"Amendment SA 1 to SB 201 - Introduced and Placed With Bill","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB201/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140803","sponsor":"Eric Buckson"},
{"bill_id":1797213,"bill_number":"HB271","title":"An Act To Amend Title 7 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Regulations And Prohibitions Concerning Game And Fish.","description":"Currently, section 712 of Title 7 of the Delaware Code prohibits the hunting of any game birds or game animals (except deer) on Sundays. This Bill eliminates the prohibition against hunting game birds on Sundays. The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control still has authority to establish and regulate season dates, bag limits and enforcement for the hunting of game birds.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-05-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-05-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB271/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140815","sponsor":"William Carson"},
{"bill_id":1801554,"bill_number":"SCR105","title":"Extending The Reporting Date Of The Victims Bill Of Rights Committee.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution extends the reporting date of the Victims Bill of Rights Committee from January 15, 2024 to March 1, 2024.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-01-09","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR105/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140830","sponsor":"Bryan Townsend"},
{"bill_id":1801959,"bill_number":"HCR80","title":"Recognizing Our Common Humanity And Our Concern Regarding The Israel-hamas War.","description":"This concurrent resolution expresses the State of Delaware General Assemblys concern for the loss of life in the Israel-Hamas war and calls on the legislature and the citizens of Delaware to recognize our common humanity and the shared strength of our diversity.","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2024-01-09","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 17 YES 3 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2024-01-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR80/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140831","sponsor":"Melissa Minor-Brown"},
{"bill_id":1802360,"bill_number":"HB277","title":"An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Speed Exhibitions.","description":"This Act designates the Court of Common Pleas as the court with original jurisdiction of offenses under section 4172 of Title 21.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-10-09","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-10-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB277/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140834","sponsor":"Kimberly Williams"},
{"bill_id":1802765,"bill_number":"HR26","title":"Recognizing The Genocide And Humanitarian Crisis In Gaza And Calling On The Biden Adminstration And Federal Delegation From Delaware To Support A Permanent And Lasting Ceasefire.","description":"This House Resolution calls upon Delawares federal delegation, President Biden, and the Presidents administration to work towards a permanent ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, including the release of all hostages and prisoners of war by both sides, delivery of immediate and sustained humanitarian aid to Gaza, and diplomatic action to facilitate long-term peace in the region.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-09","last_action":"Laid On Table in House","last_action_date":"2024-01-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HR26/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140832","sponsor":"Madinah Wilson-Anton"},
{"bill_id":1803165,"bill_number":"HB278","title":"An Act To Amend Title 2 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Railroads.","description":"This Act requires that a train or light engine used to move freight by railroad have a crew of at least 2 individuals. Violation of this statute subjects the railroad to a $500 fine for a first offense, and a $1,000 fine for a second or subsequent offense within 3 years of the first offense.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-09","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Transportation Committee in House","last_action_date":"2024-01-09","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB278/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140835","sponsor":"Edward Osienski"},
{"bill_id":1803566,"bill_number":"HB279","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Bereavement Leave.","description":"This Act allows school employees up to 5 days of bereavement leave under the same circumstances as permitted for state employees.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-08-02","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-08-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB279/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140836","sponsor":"Debra Heffernan"},
{"bill_id":1803967,"bill_number":"SCR104","title":"Recognizing January 9, 2024, As \"law Enforcement Appreciation Day\" In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution recognizes January 9, 2024, as \"Law Enforcement Appreciation Day\" in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-01-09","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR104/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140829","sponsor":"Brian Pettyjohn"},
{"bill_id":1803971,"bill_number":"SB203","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Official Misconduct.","description":"Senate Bill 67, from the first session of the 152nd General Assembly, updated the crime of official misconduct. Senate Bill 67 intended to change the penalty for official misconduct from a class A misdemeanor to a graded system, where the penalty is commensurate to the gravity of the misconduct. This Act makes the following modifications to ensure legislative intent is achieved:","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-09-26","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-09-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB203/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140838","sponsor":"Sarah McBride"},
{"bill_id":1803980,"bill_number":"SB204","title":"An Act To Amend Title 31 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Dental Care For Adult Medicaid Recipients.","description":"Before October 1, 2020, Delaware was 1 of only 3 states that did not offer some form of adult dental coverage through Medicaid. With the enactment of Senate Substitute No. 1 for Senate Bill 92 (150th General Assembly) (Chapter 187 of Volume 82 of the Laws of Delaware) and Senate Bill No. 237 (150th General Assembly) (Chapter 290 of Volume 82 of the Laws of Delaware), Delaware began providing dental care benefits to eligible Medicaid recipients in an amount not to exceed $1,000 per year, with the potential for an additional $1,500 per year for emergency care with the approval of the Department of Health and Social Services (\"Department\").","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-09","last_action":"Assigned to Finance Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2024-01-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB204/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140840","sponsor":"Sarah McBride"},
{"bill_id":1808588,"bill_number":"HCR76","title":"Directing The Delaware Department Of Human Resources To Assess College Degree Requirements For State Positions And To Provide A Report On Hiring And Promotional Practices.","description":"This resolution directs the Delaware Department of Human Resources to publish a report detailing hiring and promotional practices, specifying jobs requiring degrees, outlining findings from the 18-month review of state positions, and providing insights into recent changes' impact on over 350 Family Service positions. The resolution directs the department to present recommendations for extending similar changes to other state jobs. The Secretary and the Department are directed to develop a comprehensive written progress report, encompassing these aspects, to the General Assembly on or before December 31, 2024, ensuring transparency and accountability in the state's pursuit of a more inclusive workforce.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR76/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140837","sponsor":"Edward Osienski"},
{"bill_id":1811333,"bill_number":"HB284","title":"An Act To Amend Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Workers Compensation Insurance.","description":"This is a clean-up bill that moves certain workers compensation-related provisions in Chapter 25 of Title 18 to Chapter 26 of Title 18, the latter of which shall exclusively govern workers compensation filings. The bill also makes technical corrections to conform with the Legislative Drafting Manual.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-08-02","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-08-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB284/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140846","sponsor":"William Bush"},
{"bill_id":1811389,"bill_number":"SR17","title":"Recognizing The Work Of The We Are The Moms Foundation To Bring Awareness To The Devastation Caused By Firearm Violence.","description":"This Senate Resolution recognizes the We Are The Moms Foundation for its contributions toward raising awareness of firearm violence in the State of Delaware and providing support to victims families.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SR17/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140842","sponsor":"Darius Brown"},
{"bill_id":1811450,"bill_number":"SCR107","title":"Honoring The Life And Work Of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. On The Occasion Of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day\".","description":"This Senate Concurrent Resolution honors and recognizes the leadership, achievements, and sacrifices of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and urges all citizens of the First State to participate fittingly in the observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on January 15, 2024.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR107/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140839","sponsor":"Darius Brown"},
{"bill_id":1811506,"bill_number":"HCR77","title":"Recognizing The Month Of January 2024 As \"human Trafficking Awareness Month\" In Delaware.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution recognizes January 2024 as Human Trafficking Awareness Month in Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR77/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140841","sponsor":"Kimberly Williams"},
{"bill_id":1811562,"bill_number":"SCR108","title":"Extending A Warm Welcome To Jack Chambers, Td, Minister Of State, Republic Of Ireland.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution welcomes Minister Jack Chambers upon his visit to the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR108/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140844","sponsor":"Jack Walsh"},
{"bill_id":1811615,"bill_number":"HB283","title":"An Act To Amend Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Insurance.","description":"This bill reorganizes provisions within the Insurance Code to centralize licensing and filing fees within one statutory provision (§ 701) and reconciles differences between the licensing and filing fees set forth in § 701 and within the specific licensing statutes. This bill also creates new licensing or registration fees for reciprocal insurers and certified reinsurers to align the costs of processing applications for these insurers with similarly-licensed or accredited insurers and reinsurers.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-08-02","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-08-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB283/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140845","sponsor":"William Bush"},
{"bill_id":1811634,"bill_number":"SB205","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The State Lottery.","description":"This Act promotes increased capital investment at Delaware casinos by restructuring the table games licensing fee reduction currently received by lottery agents to allow capital investments greater than the minimum amounts required under § 4815(b)(3)a. of Title 29 of the Delaware Code to count toward the allowable license fee reductions. For ease of administration, this Act also aligns time periods for both table games and video lottery calculations.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-05-24","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-05-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB205/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140848","sponsor":"Charles Paradee"},
{"bill_id":1818321,"bill_number":"HCR78","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":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2024-01-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR78/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140851","sponsor":"Valerie Longhurst"},
{"bill_id":1818405,"bill_number":"HB292","title":"An Act To Amend Title 15 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Review Of Campaign Contributions And Expenditures.","description":"This Act requires the Department of Elections to review every political committees contribution and expense report and to note the report, on the Departments website, as either Submitted but Not Reviewed or Reviewed and Final. If the Department discovers any violations of this chapter, it must work with the candidate to rectify the violations. Once the violations are corrected and the candidate submits an amended report the reports status shall be updated on the Departments website and clearly marked as Reviewed and Final. This Act will apply to all contribution and expense reports submitted after February 1, 2025.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Assigned to Appropriations Committee in House","last_action_date":"2024-05-16","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB292/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140858","sponsor":"Eric Morrison"},
{"bill_id":1818484,"bill_number":"HB286","title":"An Act To Amend Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Genetics Based Discrimination.","description":"Like House Bill No. 286, House Substitute No. 1 for House Bill No. 286 prohibits discrimination in life insurance based on genetic characteristics, genetic information, or the result of any genetic test.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-10-09","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-10-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB286/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141044","sponsor":"Jeffrey Spiegelman"},
{"bill_id":1818574,"bill_number":"HB289","title":"An Act To Amend Title 18 And Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Burial Benefits.","description":"Section 1 of this Act increases the burial benefit for individuals eligible to receive a pension under the State Employees Pension Plan (Chapter 55 of Title 29 of the Delaware Code) from $7,000 to $8,000. The burial benefit has not been increased since 2001 (See 73 Del. Laws, c. 146, § 5). This increase will also apply to funeral benefits that reference the amount in this section.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Assigned to Appropriations Committee in House","last_action_date":"2024-03-19","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB289/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140857","sponsor":"William Carson"},
{"bill_id":1818652,"bill_number":"HB290","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Relating To The Student Excellence Equals Degree Act.","description":"This Act removes a barrier to higher education by allowing a student who has been convicted of a violent felony to qualify for or maintain eligibility for a SEED scholarship if other eligibility criteria are met.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Not Worked in Committee","last_action_date":"2024-04-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB290/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140856","sponsor":"Eric Morrison"},
{"bill_id":1818735,"bill_number":"HB288","title":"An Act To Amend The Delaware Code And Chapter 168 Of Volume 84 Of The Laws Of Delaware Relating To The Division Of Research.","description":"This Act changes the name of the Division of Research to the \"Division of Legislative Services\" (Division) to more fully reflect the tasks that the Division performs. In addition to legislative research, the Division's tasks include drafting bills, editing the Delaware Code, staffing task forces, printing bills and other materials for the General Assembly, providing constituent and legislator services through the Legislative Information Office, and publishing the Register of Regulations and Administrative Code.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-04-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB288/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140852","sponsor":"Valerie Longhurst"},
{"bill_id":1818821,"bill_number":"HB291","title":"An Act To Amend Title 15 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Campaign Contributions And Expenditures.","description":"This Act requires that a candidates political committees contribution and expense report, provided to the Department of Elections, include the primary employer and job title of each person contributing to the committee. This Act also requires the Department of Elections to provide a telephone number and online form for reporting alleged campaign financing violations. The informant must provide their name and contact information to the Department. The information provided to the Department is not to be considered a public record under FOIA. This Act also allows reporting parties who unintentionally receive a prohibited contribution or make a prohibited expenditure to return or reimburse the contribution or pay the contribution to the State Treasurer. This Act also eliminates the ability of anyone who makes or accepts a prohibited campaign contribution from donating the money to a designated Title 30 charitable organization. The Act requires anyone who knowingly accepts an unlawful campaign contribution to pay the money to the State Treasurer for deposit to the General Fund.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-10-23","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-10-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB291/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140859","sponsor":"Eric Morrison"},
{"bill_id":1818904,"bill_number":"HB287","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Retired Law-enforcement Canines.","description":"This act requires that an owner be reimbursed up to $1,500 annually for veterinary care expenses paid by the owner for the care of a law-enforcement canine retired from a police department of a political subdivision of the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-10-23","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-10-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB287/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140855","sponsor":"Timothy Dukes"},
{"bill_id":1818913,"bill_number":"SB207","title":"An Act To Amend Chapter 170, Volume 84 Of The Laws Of Delaware Relating To The Uniform Controlled Substances Act And Drug Testing Strips.","description":"This Act eliminates the sunset provision contained in Chapter 170, Volume 84 of the Laws of Delaware related to xylazine.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-06-20","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-06-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB207/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140860","sponsor":"Nicole Poore"},
{"bill_id":1819138,"bill_number":"SB208","title":"An Act To Amend Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Medical Negligence Insurance And Litigation.","description":"This bill amends Chapter 68 of Title 18, related to medical negligence insurance and litigation, to repeal those provisions of the law that are expired or that are no longer used as a matter of practice in medical negligence litigation.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-08-29","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-08-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB208/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140863","sponsor":"Spiros Mantzavinos"},
{"bill_id":1819363,"bill_number":"SB206","title":"An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Equipment And Construction Of Vehicles.","description":"Senate Bill 89 from the first half of the 152nd General Assembly allowed for state owned-and-operated vehicles used for snow removal to operate with green revolving or flashing lights during winter weather operations. This Bill extends the same use of green lights on municipal owned-and-operated snow removal equipment and vehicles during winter weather operations. Studies have shown green lights are more visible to the traveling public during winter weather conditions. 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":"2024-09-26","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-09-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB206/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140850","sponsor":"Brian Pettyjohn"},
{"bill_id":1820596,"bill_number":"HB305","title":"An Act To Amend The Laws Of Delaware Relating To The Bond And Capital Improvements Acts Of The State Of Delaware And Certain Of Their Authorities For The Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2023, And June 30, 2024.","description":"This Act amends the Fiscal Year 2023 Bond and Capital Improvements Act to (1) list the allocations of the School Construction Market Pressure Contingency Fund and clarify that funds cannot exceed the CN scope. Further, this Act amends Fiscal Year 2024 Bond and Capital Improvements Act to (2) revise language adjusting Federal Fund reporting dates to align with federal timelines; (3) ensure any alternative yard waste drop-off plan and relocation must provide the same level of service as the existing Polly Drummond Yard Waste site; (4) reallocate Resource, Conservation and Development funding for drainage improvement projects; (5) authorize the cancellation of any notes and forego all amounts owed under the loan agreement between the Diamond State Port Corporation (DSPC) and the Transportation Trust Fund; (6) authorize $400,000 of the Cover Crop Investment to be allocated to the Delaware Nutrient Management Commission for alternative projects; (7) authorize school districts to bond, if needed, the local match to market pressure and clarify that funds cannot exceed the scope of the Certificate of Necessity; (8) authorize the Department of Transportation to use Community Transportation Funds for one-time reimbursements for various projects; (9) reallocate Community Reinvestment Funds to the MOT Senior Center; (10) authorize the Department of Health and Social Services to donate land to the Wilmington Renaissance Corporation; (11) authorize funds to be used for the Carvel State Office Building window replacement project; (12) authorize funding to be used for construction or renovation of the Cleveland White building; (13) donate, sell, or transfer all or part of the property known as Elbert-Palmer School; (14) authorize funds for the demolition of the former Elbert-Palmer School and related site work; (15) authorize Caesar Rodney School Districts Certificate of Necessity 2210B to be extended and will now expire on November 15, 2024; (16) authorize Municipal Infrastructure Funds for the Bowers Beach Boatlift to be used for Drainage Improvement; and (17) authorize the transfer of ownership of the state-owned dredge to Summit North Marina LLC.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-01-31","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB305/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140872","sponsor":"Debra Heffernan"},
{"bill_id":1820947,"bill_number":"HB333","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Artificial Intelligence Commission.","description":"This Act creates the Delaware Artificial Intelligence (\"AI\") Commission. This Commission shall be tasked with making recommendations to the General Assembly and Department of Technology and Information on AI utilization and safety within the State of Delaware. The Commission shall additionally conduct an inventory of all Generative AI usage within Delaware's executive, legislative, and judicial agencies and identify high risk areas for the implementation of Generative AI. The Commission will terminate 10 years from enactment unless extended by the General Assembly.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-07-17","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-07-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB333/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140866","sponsor":"Krista Griffith"},
{"bill_id":1821084,"bill_number":"SB210","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Enhanced 911 Emergency Reporting System Service Board.","description":"This Act establishes the Chief Information Officer of the Department of Technology and Information or their designee as a member of the Enhanced 911 Emergency Reporting System Service Board by virtue of their position. The Act clarifies the Chief Information Officer, or their designee serve on the board so long as they hold their position and do not require the advice and consent of the Senate.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-06-20","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-06-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB210/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140870","sponsor":"David Sokola"},
{"bill_id":1821218,"bill_number":"SB209","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Division Of Forensic Science And The Definition Of Next Of Kin.","description":"This act adds adult sibling of a decedent to the definition of next of kin in Chapter 47 of Title 29 of the Delaware Code relating to the Division of Forensic Science. This expansion of the definition of next of kin will, for example, allow the Medical Examiner to release the personal property of a decedent to an adult sibling of a decedent, when there is no other next of kin. It will also allow the Medical Examiner to provide a copy of a post mortem examination report to an adult sibling, upon written request, when there is no other next of kin.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-06-20","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-06-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB209/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140867","sponsor":"Nicole Poore"},
{"bill_id":1821346,"bill_number":"SJR4","title":"Directing The Division Of Motor Vehicles To Opt Into A Federal Exemption To Develop A \"school Bus Only - Commercial Driver's License\".","description":"This Joint Resolution directs the Division of Motor Vehicles to opt into the FMCSAs federal exemption that allows for first time CDL applicants seeking a school bus only endorsement on their drivers license. An applicants school bus only endorsement would only apply to intrastate operation of a school bus. The Division of Motor Vehicles is directed to implement this policy by May 1, 2024.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-10-01","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-10-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SJR4/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140864","sponsor":"Kyra Hoffner"},
{"bill_id":1821473,"bill_number":"SB20","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 And Title 29 Of The Delaware Code And Chapter 187 Of Volume 81 Of The Laws Of Delaware Relating To Donated Leave.","description":"The primary purpose of this Act is to remove the requirement that a public school district employee who donates leave to another employee must donate 2 days of leave for the other employee to receive 1 day of leave.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-06-25","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-06-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB20/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140869","sponsor":"Bryan Townsend"},
{"bill_id":1825385,"bill_number":"HB293","title":"An Act To Amend Title 15 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Elections.","description":"Federal and Delaware law protect the right to vote and the rights of individuals with disabilities to have equal access to voting places and public facilities. Nonetheless, recent information suggests that a substantial number of polling places in Delaware are either inaccessible to persons with disabilities or lack accessible parking, infringing on the right of all eligible persons to vote in this State.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-10-23","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-10-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB293/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141155","sponsor":"William Carson"},
{"bill_id":1825449,"bill_number":"HB315","title":"An Act To Amend Title 9, Title 14, And Title 31 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Technical Corrections.","description":"This Act makes technical corrections to remove racist language and provisions from the Delaware Code. This Act also makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual and the current responsibilities of Delaware agencies.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-04-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB315/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140876","sponsor":"Madinah Wilson-Anton"},
{"bill_id":1825515,"bill_number":"SCR110","title":"Designating The Month Of February 2024 As Career And Technical Education Month In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This concurrent resolution designates February 2024 as Career and Technical Education Month in the State of Delaware to urge all citizens to become familiar with the services and benefits offered by the career and technical education programs in their communities, and to support and participate in these programs to enhance their individual skills and productivity.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-01-23","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2024-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR110/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140861","sponsor":"David Sokola"},
{"bill_id":1825583,"bill_number":"HCR79","title":"Proclaiming January 23, 2024 As Maternal Health Awareness Day In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This concurrent resolution hereby designates January 23, 2024 as Maternal Health Awareness Day in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-01-23","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 15 YES 6 NOT VOTING","last_action_date":"2024-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR79/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140862","sponsor":"Melissa Minor-Brown"},
{"bill_id":1825650,"bill_number":"HCR81","title":"Recognizing The 10th Anniversary Of The Office Of Animal Welfare.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution recognizes the 10th Anniversary of the Office of Animal Welfare and its commitment to fostering a culture of responsible pet ownership and ensuring the welfare of our beloved animal companions.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-01-23","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 NOT VOTING","last_action_date":"2024-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR81/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140879","sponsor":"Kimberly Williams"},
{"bill_id":1826861,"bill_number":"HB295","title":"An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Dealer Processing Fees.","description":"Currently Delaware has no cap on dealer processing fees which permits motor vehicle dealers to arbitrarily charge whatever amounts they wish leading to great discrepancy of these fees among dealers and a lack of protection for consumers. Currently Pennsylvania has a $449 statutory cap on dealer processing fees and Maryland has a $500 statutory cap. This is a Substitute bill that in addition to defining dealer processing fees and setting a statutory cap of $475 on the dealer processing fee also clarifies that the fee does not include any fees payable to the Division of Motor Vehicles. This Substitute bill also adds the requirement that the dealer conspicuously disclose all required items in the bill of sale, in 10-point font or larger, if typed. This Act also makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (Public Safety & Homeland Security) in House with 5 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2024-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB295/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140978","sponsor":"Paul Baumbach"},
{"bill_id":1826932,"bill_number":"HB294","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Delaware Health Care Commission Health Care Provider Loan Repayment Program.","description":"This bill adds optometrists to those health care providers eligible for the Health Care Provider Loan Repayment Program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Not Worked in Committee","last_action_date":"2024-04-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB294/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140888","sponsor":"Jeff Hilovsky"},
{"bill_id":1827008,"bill_number":"HCR82","title":"Designating January 21-27, 2024 As Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists' Week In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This concurrent resolution designates January 21-27, 2024 as Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists' (CRNA) Week in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR82/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140882","sponsor":"Melissa Minor-Brown"},
{"bill_id":1827078,"bill_number":"HCR83","title":"Designating The Week Of February 11 - 17, 2024 As Children Of Alcoholics Week.","description":"This concurrent resolution designates the week of February 11-17, 2024, 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":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR83/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140881","sponsor":"Valerie Longhurst"},
{"bill_id":1827148,"bill_number":"HB297","title":"An Act To Amend Title 17 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Construction And Acceptance Of New Roads And Streets For State Maintenance.","description":"Due to the rapidly increasing costs of materials and labor, combined with the frequency in which developers have gone out of business or otherwise been unable to complete work required within developments, this Act increases the funding required to be secured by a developer to ensure the developer fulfills the developer's obligations to construct and complete improvements within a subdivision.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-08-29","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-08-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB297/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140890","sponsor":"Bryan Shupe"},
{"bill_id":1827212,"bill_number":"HB296","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Prevailing Wage.","description":"This Act grants school districts and charter schools the ability to decide if they want to pay prevailing wage for school construction projects.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Not Enough Signatures to Release","last_action_date":"2024-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB296/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140889","sponsor":"Bryan Shupe"},
{"bill_id":1827303,"bill_number":"SB211","title":"An Act To Establish The Javelin As An Event In High School Track And Field.","description":"This Act directs the Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association to adopt javelin as an approved event for all DIAA sponsored track and field competitions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"Not Worked in Committee","last_action_date":"2024-04-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB211/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140892","sponsor":"Darius Brown"},
{"bill_id":1827386,"bill_number":"SCR112","title":"Recognizing And Celebrating The Chinese New Year 2024.","description":"This resolution recognizes and celebrates the Chinese New Year 2024.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR112/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140874","sponsor":"Laura Sturgeon"},
{"bill_id":1827471,"bill_number":"SCR115","title":"Extending The Reporting Date Of The Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association (\"diaa\") Task Force.","description":"This concurrent resolution extends the due date of the findings and recommendations report of the Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association Task Force from March 1, 2024, to April 30, 2024.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR115/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140893","sponsor":"Nicole Poore"},
{"bill_id":1827549,"bill_number":"SCR116","title":"Designating February 29, 2024, As \"rare Disease Day\" In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This Senate Concurrent Resolution recognizes February 29, 2024, as \"Rare Disease Day\" in Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR116/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140891","sponsor":"Bryan Townsend"},
{"bill_id":1828425,"bill_number":"SB225","title":"An Act Making Appropriations For The Expense Of The State Government For The Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2025; 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 2025 Appropriations Act.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Finance Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB225/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140895","sponsor":"David Sokola"},
{"bill_id":1828453,"bill_number":"SB226","title":"An Act Making A One-time Supplemental Appropriation For The Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2025 To The Office Of Management And Budget.","description":"This Act appropriates $91,776,567 to provide one-time funded projects through the Office of Management and Budget.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Finance Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB226/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140896","sponsor":"David Sokola"},
{"bill_id":1828486,"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, 2025; Authorizing The Issuance Of General Obligation Bonds Of The State; Appropriating Funds From The Transportation Trust Fund; Authorizing The Issuance Of Revenue Bonds Of The Delaware Transportation Authority; Appropriating Special Funds Of The Delaware Transportation Authority; Appropriating General Funds Of The State; 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 2025 Bond and Capital Improvements Act.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Capital Infrastructure Committee in House","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Capital Infrastructure","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB325/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140897","sponsor":"Valerie Longhurst"},
{"bill_id":1828516,"bill_number":"HB310","title":"An Act To Amend Titles 6, 14, And 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The United States Space Force.","description":"The United States Space Force was established on December 20, 2019 as part of the National Defense Authorization Act. The Space Force became the 6th branch of the United States Armed Forces. This Act inserts the Space Force in those sections of the Delaware Code where the other 5 branches of the armed forces are specifically enumerated 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":"2024-07-29","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-07-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB310/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140899","sponsor":"Nnamdi Chukwuocha"},
{"bill_id":1828548,"bill_number":"HCR85","title":"Designating The Week Of February 24- March 2, 2024 As Public Schools Week And Honoring Delawares Educators And Staff.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution designates the week of February 24-March 2, 2024 PUBLIC SCHOOLS WEEK and commends the hard work of educators and staff. It also calls upon Delawareans to support public schools.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR85/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140894","sponsor":"Kimberly Williams"},
{"bill_id":1828579,"bill_number":"SCR114","title":"Extending The Deadline Of The Enhancing Lifelong Community Supports For The Aging, Individuals With Disabilities, And Their Family Caregivers Task Force.","description":"This concurrent resolution extends the deadline for the task force to compile and submit a report from March 2, 2024, to May 31, 2024.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR114/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140878","sponsor":"Nicole Poore"},
{"bill_id":1828618,"bill_number":"SCR113","title":"Honoring The Leadership And Achievements Of African Americans And Urging The Celebration Of Black History Month.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution honors and recognizes the leadership and achievements of African Americans and urges the celebration of Black History Month.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR113/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140877","sponsor":"Darius Brown"},
{"bill_id":1828649,"bill_number":"HB299","title":"An Act To Amend Title 6 And Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Delaware Libraries.","description":"This Act is the Delaware Libraries for All Act. It explicitly adds public libraries to the definition of place of public accommodation for purposes of Delawares Equal Accommodations Law. It also directs the Delaware Library Consortium to develop and adopt common policies concerning collection, development, and other topics in order to ensure equitable access and the right to read for all Delawareans.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-08-29","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-08-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB299/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140900","sponsor":"Cyndie Romer"},
{"bill_id":1828679,"bill_number":"HCR84","title":"Extending The Reporting Date Of The Firearm Definition Task Force.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution extends the due date of the findings and recommendations report of the Firearm Definition Task Force from January 5, 2024, to March 8, 2024.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR84/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140847","sponsor":"Jeffrey Spiegelman"},
{"bill_id":1828711,"bill_number":"SCR111","title":"Recognizing February 4, 2024, As \"uso Day\" In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This Senate Concurrent Resolution recognizes February 4, 2024, as \"USO Day\" in the State of Delaware and honors USO Delaware for its important and inspiring work supporting military members and their families.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR111/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140873","sponsor":"David Lawson"},
{"bill_id":1828743,"bill_number":"SCR109","title":"Designating The Month Of February 2024 As Turner Syndrome Awareness Month In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This concurrent resolution designates February 2024 as Turner Syndrome Awareness Month in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR109/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140849","sponsor":"Kyra Hoffner"},
{"bill_id":1828779,"bill_number":"SB212","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Bureau Of Health Equity.","description":"Like Senate Bill No. 212, Senate Substitute No. 1 for Senate Bill No. 212 codifies the Bureau of Health Equity (BHE) in the Division of Public Health, which includes the Office of Minority Health and the Office of Womens Health. The purpose of the BHE is to ensure that everyone in Delaware will achieve their full health potential by eliminating health disparities, particularly among all racial and ethnic minority groups. The BHE works with communities to address social determinants of health, focusing on prevention, health, and wellness in the broader population instead of treatment focused on individuals. Health disparities are preventable differences in the quality of health or health care between 2 or more groups of people based on a shared characteristic of the individuals within each group, such as race, ethnicity, or socioeconomic status and the differences between the groups regarding access to health care or burdens, prevalence, or incidence of disease or violence.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-08-12","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-08-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB212/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141023","sponsor":"Darius Brown"},
{"bill_id":1854300,"bill_number":"HB300","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Long-term Care Facilities.","description":"This Substitute Bill requires the Department of Health and Social Services to maintain a public registry of assisted living facilities that are accredited and/or certified to provide memory care services by an approved independent accrediting organization.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-08-01","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-08-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB300/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141463","sponsor":"Kendra Johnson"},
{"bill_id":1854390,"bill_number":"SB215","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To State Inspections Of Long-term Care Facilities.","description":"This Act requires the Department of Health and Social Services to inspect long-term care facilities on an annual basis.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-08-01","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-08-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB215/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140927","sponsor":"Spiros Mantzavinos"},
{"bill_id":1854472,"bill_number":"SB216","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Long Term Care Facilities And Services And Civil Penalties.","description":"This Act increases the civil penalties for violations of the statutes in Title 16, Chapter 11 related to Long Term Care Facilities and the regulations adopted pursuant to it. For violations that the Department determines pose a serious threat to the health and safety of a resident, the minimum penalty in Section 1109 of Title 16 is increased from $1,000 per violation to $2,000, and the maximum penalty is increased from $10,000 to $20,000 per violation. Each day of a continuing violation constitutes a separate violation. For violations that do not constitute a serious threat to the health and safety of a resident, the maximum penalty is increased from $5,000 to $10,000 per violation. The civil penalties in Section 1109(a)(2) for violations that pose a serious threat to the health and safety of a resident were established in 1998 and have not been increased since then. The maximum civil penalty in Section 1109(c) for violations that do not constitute a serious threat to the health and safety of a resident was set at $10,000 in 1998, but was later reduced to $5,000 in 2000, and has not been increased since then. This Act also repeals the provision which places a cap on the civil penalties for continuing violations.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-08-01","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-08-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB216/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140928","sponsor":"Spiros Mantzavinos"},
{"bill_id":1854548,"bill_number":"SB217","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Financial Assistance For Education.","description":"This Act creates a professional loan-to-grant incentive program to encourage Delawareans to pursue careers in nursing at long-term care facilities. Funding for the incentive program is to be appropriated annually by the General Assembly, in an amount not less than $1 million. Qualifying nursing students who agree to fulfill a 4-year service obligation at a long-term care facility may apply for loans to assist with expenses associated with (a) prelicensure education at a (i) State Board of Nursing approved nursing education program that is authorized to prepare persons for licensure as a registered nurse or a (ii) State Board of Nursing approved practical nursing education program, or (b) a graduate-level education at an advanced practice registered nurse program accredited by a national accrediting body.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Education Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB217/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140929","sponsor":"Spiros Mantzavinos"},
{"bill_id":1856876,"bill_number":"HB23","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 And Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Administration Of Higher Education Financial Assistance Programs For Students Who Experienced Foster Care.","description":"This Act does the following:","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-10-25","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-10-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB23/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140921","sponsor":"Krista Griffith"},
{"bill_id":1856881,"bill_number":"HB302","title":"An Act To Amend Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Prostate Cancer Screening.","description":"According to the American Cancer Society, prostate cancer is the second-leading cause of death from cancer in men. It is estimated that about 1 in 41 men will die of prostate cancer. According to ZERO Prostate Cancer, Black men face serious health care disparities regarding prostate cancer. 1 in 6 Black men will develop prostate cancer in their lifetime compared to 1 in 8 men overall. Black men are also 1.7 times more likely to be diagnosed with, and 2.1 times more likely to die from, prostate cancer than white men.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-10-28","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-10-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB302/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141173","sponsor":"Stephanie Bolden"},
{"bill_id":1856884,"bill_number":"HB304","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Department Of Technology And Information And Criminal Background Checks.","description":"This Act mandates that all individuals who have received a conditional offer of employment with DTI and any contractor or third party that requires access to DTI systems, facilities, or data, must undergo a state and federal criminal background check through the State Bureau of Identification.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-08-29","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-08-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB304/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141105","sponsor":"Cyndie Romer"},
{"bill_id":1856889,"bill_number":"HB303","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Disabled Veterans' School Tax Credit.","description":"This Act modifies the eligibility standard from 100% disability to 80% disability or greater for veterans to qualify for the credit against taxation on qualified property and corrects a typographical error.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"Not Worked in Committee","last_action_date":"2024-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB303/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140936","sponsor":"William Carson"},
{"bill_id":1856892,"bill_number":"HB22","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Assault.","description":"School personnel report that school safety is a significant issue that affects whether or not they stay in the profession. This Act makes recklessly or intentionally causing physical injury to an employee, contractor, or subcontractor of a public or private elementary school or secondary school an assault in the second degree. This Act may be cited as The School Personnel Protection Act.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-12","last_action":"Tabled in Committee","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB22/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141025","sponsor":"Lyndon Yearick"},
{"bill_id":1856901,"bill_number":"HB19","title":"An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Special License Plates.","description":"This Act creates a background special license plate for the United Way of Delaware Pride Council.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-07-17","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-07-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB19/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141076","sponsor":"Eric Morrison"},
{"bill_id":1856908,"bill_number":"SB229","title":"An Act To Amend Title 19 Of The Delaware Code Relating To An Employee's Right To Inspect Personnel Files.","description":"This Act extends the right of employees to inspect their own personnel files to former employees. Under this Act, an employer must permit a former employee to inspect the employee's own personnel files that exist at the time of the request. This Act does not create or change any requirements regarding the length of time that an employer must retain personnel files of former employees.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"Assigned to Labor Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":"Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB229/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140940","sponsor":"Laura Sturgeon"},
{"bill_id":1856911,"bill_number":"SB224","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Possession Of A Firearm In A Safe School Zone.","description":"This Act exempts an employee of a private school from the Safe School Zone law if the employee is designated by the employees private school employer to provide security for the school and the employee holds a Delaware concealed carry permit.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-05-21","last_action":"Adopted in lieu of the original bill SB 224, and Assigned to Judiciary Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2024-05-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB224/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141455","sponsor":"Brian Pettyjohn"},
{"bill_id":1856914,"bill_number":"HB16","title":"An Act To Amend Titles 29 And 31 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Ovarian Cancer.","description":"This Act requires that Medicaid and State employee health plans cover: (1) ovarian cancer monitoring tests for women treated for ovarian cancer; and (2) annual screening tests for women at risk for ovarian cancer.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-10-09","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-10-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB16/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140958","sponsor":"Valerie Longhurst"},
{"bill_id":1856922,"bill_number":"SB214","title":"An Act To Amend The Charter Of The Town Of Millsboro Relating To The Power To Impose And Collect A Lodging Tax.","description":"This Act amends the Charter of the Town of Millsboro to give the Town Council the authority to impose and collect a lodging tax.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-08-02","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-08-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB214/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140905","sponsor":"Gerald Hocker"},
{"bill_id":1856929,"bill_number":"SB223","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 And Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Paramedic Services.","description":"This Act is the product of the work of stakeholders who, with the encouragement of Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 50 (152nd General Assembly), met to examine how to integrate mobile-integrated healthcare and community paramedicine into existing regulatory structures in this State.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-09-24","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-09-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB223/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140922","sponsor":"Jack Walsh"},
{"bill_id":1856933,"bill_number":"HB14","title":"An Act To Amend Title 7 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Trotline Licenses.","description":"This Act creates a new license for the use of trotlines in commercial crabbing. This Act prohibits a person from possessing a commercial crab pot license and trotline license at the same time.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-11-01","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-11-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB14/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140906","sponsor":"William Carson"},
{"bill_id":1856937,"bill_number":"HB317","title":"An Act To Amend Title 6 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Sale Of Gift Cards.","description":"This bill creates a requirement for all sellers of third-party gift cards to display a notice of potential scams involving gift cards.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-09-26","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-09-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB317/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140963","sponsor":"Larry Lambert"},
{"bill_id":1856946,"bill_number":"SB218","title":"An Act Proposing An Amendment To Article Viii Of The Constitution Of The State Of Delaware Relating To The Power Of The State To Impose Taxes Upon The People Of The State Of Delaware.","description":"This Act is the first leg of a constitutional amendment that states that the power to tax should be limited and reserved solely for the purpose of financing necessary and essential governmental programs and operations and for no other purpose. The unlimited power to tax constitutes the inherent power to coerce and destroy. Such use of the government's power to tax is an abuse of power never intended or authorized by the people of the State of Delaware. This constitutional amendment is intended to protect the people of the State of Delaware from abusive, coercive, and destructive taxing schemes.","status_desc":"Stricken","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"Stricken in Senate","last_action_date":"2024-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB218/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140914","sponsor":"David Lawson"},
{"bill_id":1856950,"bill_number":"HB307","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Financial Assistance For Higher Education For Victims Of Human Trafficking.","description":"This Act provides a tuition waiver for victims of human trafficking who are enrolled in the University of Delaware, Delaware State University, or Delaware Technical Community College.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Education Committee in House","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB307/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140944","sponsor":"Kimberly Williams"},
{"bill_id":1856952,"bill_number":"SB222","title":"An Act To Amend Chapter 14, Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Board Of Electrical Examiners.","description":"This legislation closes a loophole in the current law which allows 100% of the work being completed on a jobsite to be done by workers only possessing an apprentice license. Currently, under Delaware law, an apprentice license can be acquired with little or no experience in the electrical trade. Recently the State discovered that construction on Delawares largest building, measuring more than 3.7 million square feet, that houses over 500 workers and received $3 million in State taxpayer dollars was being built with electrical workers not possessing the necessary licenses. When the job was shut down, the contractor had all the electrical workers acquire apprentice licenses rather than hire experienced, properly trained electricians. A similar violation was discovered at the construction site of an elementary school here in Delaware.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Legislative Oversight & Sunset Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":"Legislative Oversight & Sunset","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB222/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140910","sponsor":"Jack Walsh"},
{"bill_id":1856956,"bill_number":"HB318","title":"An Act To Amend Title 10 And Title 19 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Exemptions In Bankruptcy And Debt Proceedings.","description":"This Act increases the exemption in bankruptcy and other debt proceedings for a debtors personal residence from $125,000 to $200,000. The exemption has been limited to $125,000 since 2012 while home prices have increased dramatically in the intervening years. It also increases the exemption for tools of the trade and for a vehicle to $25,000 from $15,000.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-08-02","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-08-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB318/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140966","sponsor":"Paul Baumbach"},
{"bill_id":1856963,"bill_number":"HB15","title":"An Act To Amend Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Ovarian Cancer.","description":"This Act requires all individual, blanket, and group health insurance policies to cover annual ovarian cancer screening tests for women at risk for ovarian cancer. It further expands the scope of monitoring tests available to women subsequent to ovarian cancer treatment.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-03-21","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB15/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140957","sponsor":"Valerie Longhurst"},
{"bill_id":1856969,"bill_number":"HB311","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To A Safe School Zone.","description":"In many states acts of violence have been committed with the use of firearms on college and university campuses that have resulted in both injury and death to students and faculty. This Act adds post-secondary colleges and universities to the Safe School Zone criminal offense so that any person who knowingly possesses a firearm, as defined in Title 11, while in or on a college or university facility or campus may be charged with this additional offense. The same exceptions set forth in the statute will apply to a college or university.This Act also adds commissioned security guards to the categories of individuals who may possess a firearm while acting in their official capacity within a Safe School Zone. A person convicted under this section will be guilty of a Class E felony. This Act also makes a technical correction to conform existing law to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-08-15","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-08-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB311/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140948","sponsor":"Cyndie Romer"},
{"bill_id":1856973,"bill_number":"SJR5","title":"Requiring The Delaware Department Of Natural Resources And Environmental Control To Create A Pre-construction Decommissioning Bond For Wind Turbine Components In Maryland.","description":"This Senate Joint Resolution asks the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control to require irrevocable pre-construction decommissioning bonds be posted, developers commit to landfilling decommissioned turbine components in Maryland, and Aircraft Detection Lighting Systems be deployed for any offshore wind project with power transmission lines coming ashore in Delawares Coastal Zone as a condition of permit approval. Any permit issued without these terms will be automatically null and void.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Environment, Energy & Transportation Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":"Environment, Energy & Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SJR5/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140913","sponsor":"Gerald Hocker"},
{"bill_id":1856979,"bill_number":"HB18","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Merit System Of Personnel Administration.","description":"This bill amends the Merit System of Personnel Administration by allowing for preference in hiring for casual seasonal employees who are performing the same job duties of a posted merit position.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-11-01","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-11-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB18/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140953","sponsor":"Edward Osienski"},
{"bill_id":1856989,"bill_number":"SB230","title":"An Act To Amend Title 25 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Community Canvassing.","description":"This Act clarifies that elected officials may not be prevented from engaging in constituent relations and that candidates for public office or staff or volunteers may not be prevented from engaging in election-related or similar activities in residential communities.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (Elections & Government Affairs) in Senate with 1 Favorable, 5 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2024-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB230/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140943","sponsor":"Kyra Hoffner"},
{"bill_id":1856992,"bill_number":"SB220","title":"An Act To Amend Title 18 Relating To Health Insurance For Children And Persons On Medicaid.","description":"Medicaid is generally the payer of last resort, meaning that Medicaid only pays claims for covered items and services if there are no other liable third-party payers for the same items and services. When Medicaid beneficiaries have one or more additional sources of coverage for health care services, third-party liability (TPL) rules govern the legal obligation of such third parties. Section 1902(a)(25)(A) of the Social Security Act defines third-party payers as health insurers, managed care organizations, and group health plans, among others.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-04-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB220/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140919","sponsor":"Sarah McBride"},
{"bill_id":1856997,"bill_number":"HB20","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Legislative Oversight Of Agency Regulations.","description":"This Act enhances the General Assemblys oversight of regulations adopted by state agencies by doing all of the following:","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Administration Committee in House","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":"Administration","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB20/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140933","sponsor":"Jeffrey Spiegelman"},
{"bill_id":1857003,"bill_number":"SB213","title":"An Act To Amend The Charter Of The Town Of Millville Relating To The Power To Impose And Collect A Lodging Tax.","description":"This Act amends the Charter of the Town of Millville to restore the authority of the Town Council to impose and collect a lodging tax. This authority to impose and collect a lodging tax was enacted under Senate Bill No. 162 (150th) in 2019 but was inadvertently repealed under House Bill No. 138 (151st) in 2021.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-08-02","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-08-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB213/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140904","sponsor":"Gerald Hocker"},
{"bill_id":1857007,"bill_number":"HB306","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Regarding Penalties For School Bus Stop Violations As Evidenced By School Bus Safety Cameras.","description":"This Act permits the Division of Motor Vehicles to refuse to renew the registration of a vehicle that is operated in violation of the law requiring stopping for school buses as evidenced by School Bus Safety Cameras.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"Motion to Release Failed","last_action_date":"2024-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB306/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140942","sponsor":"Kimberly Williams"},
{"bill_id":1857015,"bill_number":"HB301","title":"An Act Proposing An Amendment To Section 11, Article I Of The Delaware Constitution Relating To Prohibiting The Imposition Of The Death Penalty.","description":"This Act is the first leg of an amendment to the Delaware Constitution to prohibit the imposition of the death penalty.","status_desc":"Failed","status_date":"2024-06-30","last_action":"Defeated By House. Votes: 24 YES 15 NO 2 NOT VOTING","last_action_date":"2024-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB301/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140902","sponsor":"Sherry Dorsey Walker"},
{"bill_id":1857020,"bill_number":"HB313","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Mammograms.","description":"This Act ensures that all female inmates in DDOC custody, at level IV or V, receive annual or biennial screening mammograms as recommended by the United States Preventive Services Task Force.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-08-02","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-08-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB313/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140952","sponsor":"DeShanna Neal"},
{"bill_id":1857023,"bill_number":"HB308","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Sexual Assault Policies For Institutions Of Higher Education.","description":"This Act mandates that employees of institutions of higher education and students receive training in sexual assault prevention. Although the current law makes training available, it has not been required. This Act further changes the reporting period in which academic institutions must report information on campus sexual assaults from the calendar year to the academic year. Finally, this Act requires the DOJ to post the annual reports from the previous 5 years on its website and to include the aggregate data from the previous 5 years in each report so that data trends are easily identified.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-11-01","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-11-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB308/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140945","sponsor":"Kimberly Williams"},
{"bill_id":1857027,"bill_number":"HB21","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Legislative Oversight Of Agency Regulations.","description":"This Act creates the Joint Committee on Oversight of Agency Regulations (Committee) to engage in review and oversight of regulations adopted by State agencies.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Administration Committee in House","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":"Administration","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB21/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140934","sponsor":"Jeffrey Spiegelman"},
{"bill_id":1857035,"bill_number":"HB316","title":"An Act To Amend Title 15 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Deep Fakes In Elections.","description":"This Act creates a new elections crime: use of deep fake technology to influence an election. Under this statute it would be a crime to distribute within 90 days of an election a deep fake  that is an audio or visual depiction that has been manipulated or created with generative adversarial network techniques, with the intent of harming a party or candidate or otherwise deceiving voters. It is not a crime, nor is there a penalty, if the altered media contains a disclaimer stating This audio/video/image has been altered or artificially generated. There is also provision for civil injunctive relief for a candidate depicted in a deep fake. There are various exceptions to protect speech, expression, and media rights. A violation of this statute is a class B misdemeanor unless the deepfake is intended to cause violence or bodily harm, in which case it is a class A misdemeanor, or if it is a repeat offense within 5 years, in which case it is a class E felony. Pursuant to § 5101 of Title 15, all offenses under this section are heard in Superior Court.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-10-09","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-10-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB316/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141109","sponsor":"Cyndie Romer"},
{"bill_id":1857038,"bill_number":"SB219","title":"An Act To Amend Title 6 And Title 25 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Misrepresentation Of Service Animals And Assistance Animals.","description":"This Act creates penalties for misrepresentation of a service animal under the Delaware Equal Accommodations Law and misrepresentation of an assistance animal under the Delaware Fair Housing Act. The language of these penalties is different because under both federal and State law, a broader range of animals must be allowed as a reasonable accommodation in housing to an individual with a disability and more disability-related information may be requested, than in places of public accommodation. However, the penalties are the same: a first violation is a civil penalty in the amount of $500 and each subsequent offense is an unclassified misdemeanor.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Banking, Business, Insurance & Technology Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":"Banking, Business, Insurance & Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB219/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140915","sponsor":"David Lawson"},
{"bill_id":1857043,"bill_number":"HB314","title":"An Act To Amend Titles 21 And 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Drivers Licenses.","description":"This Act does all of the following: (1) Allows for all licensed practitioners that are treating a driver for a medical condition to report findings which allows for Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, or Physician to sign Division paperwork and mirrors verbiage found in Title 24; (2) Updates the name of Medical Council to Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline which ensures compliance with code in handling of individual cases; and (3) Changes the Secretary of Health and Social Services to Secretary of Transportation for determining the status of drivers license for individuals with a potential medical condition which allows for quicker response and ensures the confidentiality of a driver. Lastly it removes a section from the Medical Licensure Act consistent with the other provisions of the bill.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-08-02","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-08-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB314/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140954","sponsor":"Sean Matthews"},
{"bill_id":1857049,"bill_number":"SB227","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Information Technology Staff In Schools.","description":"This Act creates dedicated information technology units for Delaware public schools. Currently, the State does not provide funding units for information technology employees, leaving districts and charter schools to finance these positions from a variety of funding streams. Information technology personnel are paid across various scales, including the salary scales for educators, custodians, and paraprofessionals. This creates inconsistency and impacts schools ability to hire other personnel such as teachers and counselors. For example, if a school or district funds an information technology position using the same unit that funds teacher salaries, that is one less teacher that the district or school can hire. This Act, which stems from the Public Education Compensation Committees October 2023 recommendations, prevents this scenario and ensures consistent funding for information technology staff at salary levels that are competitive regionally. This Act is effective July 1, 2025.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"Assigned to Finance Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB227/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140937","sponsor":"Laura Sturgeon"},
{"bill_id":1857054,"bill_number":"SB221","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Provision Of A Flag To Next Of Kin.","description":"This Act provides that the next of kin of a deceased police officer, member of a fire department, or member of the Delaware National Guard is entitled to a Delaware state flag if the deceased person served in at least 1 qualifying entity for at least 10 years and died in the line of duty or while an active member.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-09-19","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-09-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB221/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141186","sponsor":"David Wilson"},
{"bill_id":1857058,"bill_number":"HB298","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Vulnerable Adult Populations Commission.","description":"This Act is a result of the Joint Legislative Oversight and Sunset Committees (JLOSC) review of Adult Protective Services. This Act creates the Vulnerable Adult Populations Commission (Commission), whose purpose is to improve the response to and reduce the incidents of vulnerable adult abuse, neglect, or exploitation in this State. The Commission will be comprised of several members from key state agencies, legislators, and the private sector.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-09-19","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-09-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB298/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140903","sponsor":"Sherry Dorsey Walker"},
{"bill_id":1857062,"bill_number":"HB312","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To School Boards.","description":"School board members are currently required to engage both in financial responsibility training and a training to understand educational and legal issues about due process and special education. This Act will require that a school board president inform each new member of the board of the training obligation. A school board president must also send a letter by January 15 of every year to any school board member who has not fulfilled the training obligation by January 1 following that members election or appointment.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-11-01","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-11-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB312/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140949","sponsor":"Kimberly Williams"},
{"bill_id":1857070,"bill_number":"SB228","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Semiautomatic Pistols.","description":"This Act is a substitute for Senate Bill No. 228. This Act achieves the intent of Senate Bill No. 228 by providing an exception to the general prohibition against semiautomatic pistols that have the ability to accept detachable ammunition magazines that attach at some location other than the pistol grip. This exception permits such a characteristic in the limited circumstance of using a rimfire pistol for competitive shooting or for practice shooting in preparation for competitive shooting. The characteristic is still prohibited outright for any centerfire pistols.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-07-17","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-07-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB228/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141380","sponsor":"David Lawson"},
{"bill_id":1857078,"bill_number":"SCR117","title":"Establishing The Classroom Behavior And School Discipline Task Force.","description":"This concurrent resolution establishes the Classroom Behavior and School Discipline Task Force.","status_desc":"Failed","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Defeated By Senate. Votes: 6 YES 14 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2024-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR117/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140908","sponsor":"Eric Buckson"},
{"bill_id":1857082,"bill_number":"HB24","title":"An Act To Amend Title 30 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Charitable Donations And Income Tax Returns.","description":"This Act creates a new charitable donation option on the Delaware income tax return. It allows taxpayers to direct a donation to the SL24: Unlocke the Light Foundation out of their state tax refund or in addition to the payment of owed tax. The Foundation works to educate the community to end the stigma, myths, and barriers surrounding mental health and to encourage productive conversations regarding mental health and wellness; provide uninsured and underinsured young people the means to get the critical and ongoing health services they need through the SL24 Mental Health Scholarship program; and provide access to trained Peer24 Team Members, Support Groups, and safe spaces like Seans House and Seans Rooms;","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-06-27","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-06-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB24/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140951","sponsor":"Valerie Longhurst"},
{"bill_id":1857086,"bill_number":"HB309","title":"An Act To Amend Title 19 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Special Employment Practices For Health Care And Child Care Facilities.","description":"This Act updates the definition of child care facility to reflect the move of the Office of Child Care Licensing from the Department of Services for Children, Youth & Their Families to the Department of Education.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-06-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB309/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140946","sponsor":"Kimberly Williams"},
{"bill_id":1857090,"bill_number":"HB17","title":"An Act To Amend Title 19 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Sick Time And Safety Leave.","description":"This Act requires all employers in the State to provide employees with a minimum of 1 hour of earned sick time and safety leave for every 30 hours worked. For employers of fewer than 10 employees, the time may be unpaid, job-protected time instead of paid time. Accrued earned sick time and safety leave may be used by the employee for time off with pay at the employees same wage and benefit rate to deal with the mental and physical health needs of either the employee or an employees family member and other specified purposes. Earned sick time and safety leave may also be used to address the consequences of domestic violence for such things as meeting with lawyers, obtaining services from victim service organizations, temporary relocation and the like.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-04-11","last_action":"Motion to Release Failed","last_action_date":"2024-05-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB17/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141182","sponsor":"Eric Morrison"},
{"bill_id":1857656,"bill_number":"HB319","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Prohibitions On Nepotism In State Employment.","description":"This Act requires the Department of Human Resources to develop an executive branch policy restricting nepotism in state employment and prohibiting supervision of a state employee by a relative. It further requires the legislative and judicial branches, as well as offices headed by other elected officials to develop and implement comparable policies.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-11-01","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-11-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB319/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140970","sponsor":"Eric Morrison"},
{"bill_id":1859691,"bill_number":"HB324","title":"An Act To Amend Titles 29 And 30 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Administrative Responsibilities Of The Department Of Finance.","description":"This Act makes several changes to the Code relating to the Department of Finance.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-08-15","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-08-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB324/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140980","sponsor":"Paul Baumbach"},
{"bill_id":1859722,"bill_number":"HB320","title":"An Act Proposing An Amendment To Article V, § 1 Of The Delaware Constitution Relating To Early In-person Voting.","description":"This is the first leg of a Constitutional Amendment to constitutionally authorize 10 days of early in-person voting in Delaware. Additionally, at least 21 in-person early voting places, with 1 being located in each State Senate District, are required. Further, this Constitutional Amendment requires all administrative or procedural laws, rules, policies, or regulations applicable to safeguarding the security of in-person voting that apply to the general election shall be applicable to in-person early voting days.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Administration Committee in House","last_action_date":"2024-03-05","committee":"Administration","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB320/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140962","sponsor":"Lyndon Yearick"},
{"bill_id":1859756,"bill_number":"SCR106","title":"Recognizing March 5, 2024, As \"alpha Phi Alpha Legislative Day At The Capitol\" In Delaware.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution recognizes March 5, 2024, as Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated or Alpha Phi Alpha Day at the Capitol in Delaware. It honors Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated as an organization that has provided a voice and a strong vision to the struggle of African Americans and people of color in the State of Delaware and around the world.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2024-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR106/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140833","sponsor":"Darius Brown"},
{"bill_id":1859791,"bill_number":"HB323","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Criminal Mischief.","description":"This Act expands the crime of criminal mischief to include damaging an authorized emergency vehicle, defining them as vehicles of a fire department, fire company, police vehicles, ambulances, as well as vehicles used by a fire chief, chief engineer, or fire police officer of any duly organized fire company in performance of their duties. This Act also makes it a class E felony when the person intentionally damages an authorized emergency vehicle.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in House with 2 Favorable, 4 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2024-04-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB323/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140977","sponsor":"Jesse Vanderwende"},
{"bill_id":1859831,"bill_number":"SCR119","title":"Establishing The Student Behavior And School Climate Task Force.","description":"This concurrent resolution establishes the Student Behavior and School Climate Task Force.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2024-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR119/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140982","sponsor":"Bryan Townsend"},
{"bill_id":1859860,"bill_number":"HB321","title":"An Act To Amend Title 30 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Increasing The Personal Exemption Credit.","description":"This act increases from $110 to $330 each personal exemption credit for certain lower income earning individuals.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Not Worked in Committee","last_action_date":"2024-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB321/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140974","sponsor":"Lyndon Yearick"},
{"bill_id":1860279,"bill_number":"HB327","title":"An Act To Amend Title 10 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Sexual Assault, Harassment, And Discrimination.","description":"The purpose of this Act is to protect victims of sexual assault, discrimination, or harassment from retaliatory lawsuits that arise when a victim of sexual assault discloses information regarding an act of sexual assault, discrimination, or harassment.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-06","last_action":"Tabled in Committee","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB327/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140984","sponsor":"Eric Morrison"},
{"bill_id":1860299,"bill_number":"HCR87","title":"Recognizing The Holy Month Of 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":"2024-03-06","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2024-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR87/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140981","sponsor":"Madinah Wilson-Anton"},
{"bill_id":1860328,"bill_number":"HCR88","title":"Designating March 8th, 2024 As International Womens Day In Delaware.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution designates March 8th, 2024 as International Womens Day in Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-06-30","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2024-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR88/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140983","sponsor":"Stell Parker Selby"},
{"bill_id":1860359,"bill_number":"HB326","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Related To The Delaware Health Care Commission.","description":"This is a substitute for House Bill No. 326.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-06-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB326/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141220","sponsor":"Paul Baumbach"},
{"bill_id":1860460,"bill_number":"SB231","title":"An Act To Amend Chapter 453, Volume 83 Of The Laws Of Delaware, And Title 18 And Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Providing For Driver Education Training, A Driver's License, Or Motor Vehicle Insurance For An Individual Who Is In Or Has Experienced Foster Care In Delaware.","description":"This Act removes the sunset provision in Chapter 453, Volume 83 of the Laws of Delaware relating to the program established under §9011A of Title 29 to assist individuals who are in or have experienced foster care in Delaware with driver education, driver licensing, and motor vehicle insurance and associated barriers and costs. The Act also amends §9011A of Title 29 to clarify the scope and administration of the program, and amends the definition of youth in foster care under §3921 of Title 18 to maintain consistency with 29 Del. C. §9011A(g)(1).","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-08-02","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-08-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB231/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140988","sponsor":"Sarah McBride"},
{"bill_id":1860523,"bill_number":"SB236","title":"An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To License Plates And Parking Permits.","description":"This bill: (a) extends the expiration date for any new issuance or renewal of an ADA placard from 3 years to 8 years for a specific person with a diagnosis of a permanent disability and changing the minimum age from 85 to 80 years or older, (b) extends the validity for a temporary disability from 5 weeks to 180 days, and (c) defines additional medical professionals acceptable to certify a disability application.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-07-17","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-07-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB236/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140961","sponsor":"Stephanie Hansen"},
{"bill_id":1860582,"bill_number":"SB233","title":"An Act To Amend Title 19 And Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Service Worker Protection Act.","description":"This Act establishes employment protections for certain service employees during changes of ownership by requiring all of the following:","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-09-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-09-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB233/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140990","sponsor":"Jack Walsh"},
{"bill_id":1860653,"bill_number":"SB232","title":"An Act To Amend Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Insurance Coverage For Contraceptives.","description":"In light of the Federal Drug Administrations recent approval of over-the-counter non-emergency contraceptive pills, this bill expands the contraceptive coverage laws to include over-the-counter non-emergency contraceptive pills.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-08-29","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-08-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB232/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140986","sponsor":"Kyle Gay"},
{"bill_id":1860717,"bill_number":"SCR118","title":"Recognizing March 7, 2024, As \"delaware Giving Day.\"","description":"This resolution recognizes March 7, 2024, as \"Delaware Giving Day.\"","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-06","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR118/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140976","sponsor":"Kyle Gay"},
{"bill_id":1860776,"bill_number":"SB234","title":"An Act To Amend Title 30 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Extending The Timeframe To Apply For A Document Fee Refund From 15 Days To 30 Days.","description":"This bill will extend the timeframe for a customer to apply for a document fee credit refund from 15 days to 30 days. This change will improve customer service by allowing a customer more time to submit the applicable paperwork.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-07-17","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-07-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB234/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140960","sponsor":"Stephanie Hansen"},
{"bill_id":1860835,"bill_number":"SB235","title":"An Act To Amend Chapter 26, Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Uniform Commercial Drivers License Act.","description":"This Act brings the State in compliance with the federal regulation published by FMCSA on October 7, 2021, to establish a national drug and alcohol clearinghouse as mandated by the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21). This act established requirements for Division access to and use of driver-specific drug and alcohol program violation information contained in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse. The Act prohibits the Division from issuing, renewing, upgrading, or transferring a commercial driver license (CDL) or commercial learners permit (CLP), as applicable, for any individual prohibited under FMCSA regulations from driving a commercial motor vehicle (CMV), due to one or more drug and alcohol program violations. In addition, the Division must, upon notification that a driver is prohibited from operating a CMV due to a drug and alcohol program violation, initiate the downgrade process to remove the CLP or CDL privilege from the drivers license within 60 days. This Federal requirement must be enacted by states by November 18, 2024.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-06-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB235/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140959","sponsor":"Stephanie Hansen"},
{"bill_id":1861087,"bill_number":"SR18","title":"Expressing Support For The Designation Of March 2024 As National Multiple Myeloma Awareness Month.\"","description":"This resolution expresses support for the designation of March 2024 as \"National Multiple Myeloma Awareness Month.\"","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SR18/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141004","sponsor":"Kyra Hoffner"},
{"bill_id":1861109,"bill_number":"HB331","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Teacher Academy Scholarships.","description":"This Act creates a scholarship for students who have completed a Delaware Teacher Academy and are enrolled in a Delaware Educator Preparation Program. This scholarship supplements the Educator Support Scholarship and is intended to fill a $2500 funding gap for aspiring educators who are in their first year at an Educator Preparation Program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"Assigned to Appropriations Committee in House","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB331/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141000","sponsor":"Kimberly Williams"},
{"bill_id":1861156,"bill_number":"HB337","title":"An Act To Amend Title 6 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Delaware Revised Uniform Limited Partnership Act.","description":"This Act continues the practice of amending periodically the Delaware Revised Uniform Limited Partnership Act (the LP Act) to keep it current and to maintain its national preeminence. The following is a section-by-section review of the proposed amendments to the LP Act:","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-05-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-05-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB337/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141007","sponsor":"Krista Griffith"},
{"bill_id":1861185,"bill_number":"HB335","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Charter School Employee Salaries.","description":"This Act requires that any general salary increase, salary supplement, or one-time adjustment payable to public school employees likewise be payable to charter school employees. This Act also makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Education Committee in House","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB335/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141002","sponsor":"Kimberly Williams"},
{"bill_id":1861211,"bill_number":"HB332","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Teacher Academies.","description":"This Act codifies the teacher academy pathways program that prepares students for careers in elementary and secondary education. Among other things, it requires the DOE to update and revise statewide standards and guidelines for teacher academies and provide technical assistance to local education agencies to meet those standards and guidelines. This Act further requires that teacher academies offer (1) value-added credits to students who have completed the credits required by the initial program of study; and (2) work-based immersion options. Finally, the DOE must publish an annual report summarizing each teacher academy program in the State, including the number of participants in the program and the number of participants who successfully transition to a program or institute of higher learning in the field of education.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-11-01","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-11-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB332/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141001","sponsor":"Kimberly Williams"},
{"bill_id":1861237,"bill_number":"HB330","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Appropriations For Retiree Health Insurance.","description":"This Act increases the amount of the annual appropriation to prefund future State employee retiree health insurance as recommended by the Retiree Healthcare Benefits Advisory Subcommittee of the State Employee Benefits Committee. Like other required contributions to the Other Post-Employment Benefits Fund (OPEB) Fund, this appropriation must be included in the review of and plan for proposed expenditures that the Director of the Office of Management and Budget submits to the Governor and in the Governor's Budget Appropriation Bill.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-09-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-09-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB330/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140999","sponsor":"Paul Baumbach"},
{"bill_id":1861264,"bill_number":"HB339","title":"An Act To Amend Title 6 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Delaware Revised Uniform Partnership Act.","description":"This Act continues the practice of amending periodically the Delaware Revised Uniform Partnership Act (the GP Act) to keep it current and to maintain its national preeminence. The following is a section-by-section review of the proposed amendments to the GP Act:","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-05-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-05-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB339/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141005","sponsor":"Krista Griffith"},
{"bill_id":1861291,"bill_number":"HB334","title":"An Act To Amend Titles 4 And 30 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Marijuana.","description":"This Act makes several technical and logistical corrections to the Delaware Marijuana Control Act.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-07-17","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-07-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB334/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141009","sponsor":"Edward Osienski"},
{"bill_id":1861317,"bill_number":"HB329","title":"An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Operation Of Vehicles On Approach Of Authorized Emergency Vehicles.","description":"This Act addresses the growing concern over the safety of emergency responders. It increases the penalties for persons who violate this section, which requires drivers to yield the right of way to an emergency vehicle making use of audible or visual signals, or a police vehicle using an audible signal only. The fines are increased and after two penalties, a person who violates this section will be subject to a 90-day suspension of their drivers license. This change in fines and loss of driving privileges increases the penalty to make this a serious offense. This Act also clarifies that a driver who is unable to safely yield the right of way must slow to at least 20 miles per hour less than the posted speed limit.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-09-19","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-09-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB329/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140998","sponsor":"Jeff Hilovsky"},
{"bill_id":1861344,"bill_number":"HB328","title":"An Act To Amend Chapter 371, Volume 83 Of The Laws Of Delaware Relating To Motorcycle Safety.","description":"Senate Bill No. 288 of the 151st General Assembly (Chapter 371 of Volume 83 of the Laws of Delaware) created a pilot program whereby motorcyclists are permitted to use pulsating headlights as a way to alert other drivers of their presence, without allowing the use of flashing lights that would otherwise be used on emergency vehicles. SB 288 contained a sunset clause providing that the pilot program would expire on January 1, 2025, unless the General Assembly took action to extend or remove the sunset clause. This Act extends the sunset clause until June 30, 2030. The main reason for the extension is that many motorcycle owners have and are continuing to replace their lights with LED technology... up until 2024 the technology of a modulating device was not available for the LED lights only standard lighting had that option. To be able to better see if the pulsating lighting is effective the pilot program should be extended to adequately gauge what the new LED systems effectiveness is.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-10-23","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-10-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB328/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140997","sponsor":"Daniel Short"},
{"bill_id":1861369,"bill_number":"HB336","title":"An Act To Amend Title 6 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Delaware Limited Liability Company Act.","description":"This Act continues the practice of amending periodically the Delaware Limited Liability Company Act (the LLC Act) to keep it current and to maintain its national preeminence. The following is a section-by-section review of the proposed amendments to the LLC Act:","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-05-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-05-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB336/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141006","sponsor":"Krista Griffith"},
{"bill_id":1861393,"bill_number":"HB338","title":"An Act To Amend Title 12 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Creation, Regulation, Operation, And Dissolution Of Domestic Statutory Trusts.","description":"This Act continues the practice of amending periodically the Delaware Statutory Trust Act (the Statutory Trust Act) to keep it current and to maintain its national preeminence. The following is a section-by-section review of proposed amendments to the Statutory Trust Act:","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-05-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-05-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB338/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141008","sponsor":"Krista Griffith"},
{"bill_id":1861469,"bill_number":"SJR6","title":"Directing Certain Professional Licensure Boards To Review And Revise Applications For Compliance With The Americans With Disabilities Act And Directing The Licensure Boards And The Department Of Justice To Provide Reports.","description":"This resolution directs health care professional licensure boards to review their existing professional licensure application language to revise or remove all intrusive and stigmatizing language around mental health care and treatment and replace it with language that meets the threshold requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (Pub. L. 101-336. 26 July 1990), by focusing on present functional impairment and the ability to perform the essential requirements of the applicants profession with or without a reasonable accommodation. This resolution builds on the progress that the State of Delaware made in removing structural barriers to clinicians seeking mental health and wellbeing treatment through the enactment of Senate Bill 300 in 2022. The resolution also directs each licensure board and the Division of Professional Regulation to submit a report to the General Assembly by February 28, 2025 regarding the boards' review of their applications and certifying that the applications comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-09-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-09-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SJR6/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141014","sponsor":"Sarah McBride"},
{"bill_id":1861510,"bill_number":"HCR86","title":"Recognizing The Easterseals/cai Volleyball Challenge And The Volleyball Ambassador, Brian Perry In The 18th Year Of Democrat And Republican Team Participation.","description":"This resolution recognizes the Easterseals/CAI Volleyball Challenge occurring March 9 at William Penn High School and April 20 at Delaware State University, an event that raises funds for an organization providing services and support to Delawareans with disabilities and senior citizens and their families.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR86/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140985","sponsor":"Valerie Longhurst"},
{"bill_id":1863067,"bill_number":"HB341","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To An Appropriation To An Entity Employing A Member Of The Joint Finance Committee Or Joint Committee On Capital Improvement.","description":"This Act prohibits the following:","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-12","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Administration Committee in House","last_action_date":"2024-03-12","committee":"Administration","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB341/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141017","sponsor":"Bryan Shupe"},
{"bill_id":1863085,"bill_number":"HB350","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Hospital Costs.","description":"This Act creates the Diamond State Hospital Cost Review Board, which will be responsible for an annual review of hospital budgets and related financial information. The Board will have 7 members: 6 appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate, and the Executive Director of the Delaware Healthcare Association. This Act creates a requirement that hospitals submit yearly budgets, audited financial statements, and related financial information to the Board for review.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-06-13","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-06-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB350/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141253","sponsor":"Valerie Longhurst"},
{"bill_id":1863104,"bill_number":"SCR122","title":"Designating The Week Of March 11 Through March 15, 2024, As Civic Learning Week In Delaware.","description":"This resolution designates the week of March 11 through March 15, 2024, as Civic Learning Week in the State of Delaware to encourage schools and civic organizations to hold educational programs regarding civic duty and urge Delawareans to reflect upon the importance of their civic duty and responsibilities.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-12","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2024-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR122/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141024","sponsor":"Sarah McBride"},
{"bill_id":1863122,"bill_number":"HCR90","title":"Designating March 12, 2024 As \"equal Pay Day\" In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This House Concurrent Resolution designates March 12, 2024 as \"Equal Pay Day\" in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-12","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2024-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR90/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141022","sponsor":"Stephanie Bolden"},
{"bill_id":1863143,"bill_number":"HB343","title":"An Act To Amend Title 30 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Decreasing The State's Realty Transfer Tax Rate Of Taxation.","description":"This Act reduces the State's rate of realty transfer tax by .25% per year for 4 years, for residential property conveyances having a property value less than $500,000, and for commercial property convenances having a property value less than $1,000,000, starting January 1, 2025. After January 1, 2028, the State's realty transfer tax rate will be the same rate as it was prior to August 1, 2017 for these conveyances.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-03-12","last_action":"Motion to Release Failed","last_action_date":"2024-06-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB343/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141020","sponsor":"Lyndon Yearick"},
{"bill_id":1863160,"bill_number":"HB342","title":"An Act To Amend Titles 11 And 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Voluntary Firearms Do-not-sell Registry Act.","description":"This Act creates a Voluntary Firearms Do-Not-Sell Registry in which an applicant may voluntarily enroll for the purpose of being prohibited from obtaining a firearm. An individual on the Registry may request removal from the Registry no sooner than 30 days after the individual is entered on the registry. Once an individual requests removal from the Registry, the individual must be removed from the Registry no sooner than 30 days after the removal request. A person who transfers a firearm to an individual in violation of this section is guilty of a class A misdemeanor for a first offense and a class G felony for a subsequent offense. An individual who makes a false statement or representation regarding their identity when requesting inclusion or removal from the Registry shall be guilty of a class A misdemeanor.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-08-15","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-08-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB342/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141282","sponsor":"Eric Morrison"},
{"bill_id":1863175,"bill_number":"HB345","title":"An Act To Amend Title 31 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Coverage For Doula Services.","description":"This Act requires Medicaid coverage for additional postpartum visits with a doula upon recommendation of a licensed practitioner or clinician.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-06-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB345/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141027","sponsor":"Melissa Minor-Brown"},
{"bill_id":1863180,"bill_number":"SB21","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Office Of Inspector General.","description":"Like Senate Bill No. 21, Senate Substitute No. 1 for Senate Bill No. 21 this Act) establishes an independent and nonpartisan Office of the Inspector General (OIG) and the position of the Inspector General.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-04-16","last_action":"Assigned to Finance Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2024-04-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB21/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141197","sponsor":"Laura Sturgeon"},
{"bill_id":1863275,"bill_number":"SB237","title":"An Act To Amend Titles 9 And 22 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Comprehensive Planning.","description":"This Act amends the provisions in Title 9 of the Delaware Code relating to the county comprehensive plans for Sussex, Kent, and New Castle Counties, and Title 22 of the Delaware Code relating to municipal comprehensive plans for municipalities with populations greater than 2,000, to require that their comprehensive plans increase community resiliency and address the impacts of climate change.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-09-05","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-09-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB237/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141026","sponsor":"Stephanie Hansen"},
{"bill_id":1863588,"bill_number":"HB344","title":"An Act To Amend Title 15 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Elections.","description":"This bill seeks to correct a current bias in Delawares election law impacting the outcome of countless races throughout the state.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-13","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Administration Committee in House","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":"Administration","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB344/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141035","sponsor":"Michael Ramone"},
{"bill_id":1863623,"bill_number":"HCR89","title":"Designating March 2024 As Womens History Month In Delaware And Honoring The Leadership And Achievements Of Women Throughout Our States Rich History.","description":"This resolution designates March 2024 as Womens History Month in Delaware to raise awareness and celebrate the contributions of women in our society, and for the greater good of our nation.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-13","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR89/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141034","sponsor":"Cyndie Romer"},
{"bill_id":1863661,"bill_number":"HB346","title":"An Act To Amend Titles 10 And 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Gender-affirming Health Care.","description":"This Act updates House Bill 455 from the 151st General Assembly by providing the same legal protections afforded providers of contraceptive and abortion services to providers of gender-affirming health care.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-13","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (Health & Human Development) in House with 7 Favorable, 2 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2024-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB346/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141039","sponsor":"DeShanna Neal"},
{"bill_id":1863701,"bill_number":"HCR91","title":"Recognizing March 13, 2024, As Kappa Alpha Psi Day At The Capitol In Delaware.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution recognizes March 13, 2024, as Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated or Kappa Alpha Psi Day at the Capitol in Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-13","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR91/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141031","sponsor":"Sherry Dorsey Walker"},
{"bill_id":1863738,"bill_number":"SB239","title":"An Act To Amend Title 19 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Hearing Officers Within The Department Of Labor.","description":"This Act removes the 5-year term limit imposed upon hearing officers appointed by the Secretary of Labor. It also removes the political party affiliation rule when considering new candidates for the hearing officer position.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-07-17","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-07-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB239/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141041","sponsor":"Jack Walsh"},
{"bill_id":1863760,"bill_number":"SB238","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Protection Of Crime Victims.","description":"This Act adds \"victim of kidnapping\" to the definition section of the Address Confidentiality Act, allowing for kidnapping victims to become eligible for the protections offered by the Address Confidentiality Program. This amendment is recommended and supported by the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children to better protect kidnapping victims and their families.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-08-02","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-08-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB238/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141040","sponsor":"Kyle Gay"},
{"bill_id":1863783,"bill_number":"SB240","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Home Care Data.","description":"This Act requires the Division of Medicaid and Medical Assistance (Division) to produce a report by March 31, 2025, that documents home care services as measured using the most common billing codes for the home care industry. The Act identifies the specific billing codes which are defined as qualified home care codes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-13","last_action":"Assigned to Finance Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2024-03-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB240/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141043","sponsor":"Kyra Hoffner"},
{"bill_id":1864121,"bill_number":"SCR124","title":"Designating The Month Of March 2024 As \"march For The Arts\" In Delaware.","description":"This Senate Concurrent Resolution designates the Month of March 2024 as March for the Arts in Delaware to recognize the critical role that the arts play in providing a well-rounded education for Delawares youth.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-14","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR124/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141063","sponsor":"Elizabeth Lockman"},
{"bill_id":1864147,"bill_number":"HB349","title":"An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Veterans' Treatment Court.","description":"This bill codifies that the Superior Court Veterans Treatment Court is a qualified rehabilitation program under § 4177D of Title 21 of the Delaware Code for persons seeking to have their driver's licenses reinstated after a DUI. This Act makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-06-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB349/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141069","sponsor":"William Bush"},
{"bill_id":1864179,"bill_number":"HB347","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Pay Plan For Department Of Transportation Employees","description":"This Act entitles non-exempt Delaware Department of Transportation employees who work over 37.5 hours to be paid at time and a half.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-08-29","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-08-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB347/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141045","sponsor":"William Carson"},
{"bill_id":1864206,"bill_number":"SCR120","title":"Recognizing March 18, 2024, As \"national Public Defense Day\".","description":"This Resolution recognizes March 18, 2024, as \"National Public Defense Day\" in Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-14","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR120/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141019","sponsor":"Bryan Townsend"},
{"bill_id":1864236,"bill_number":"SCR123","title":"Recognizing The 100th Anniversary Of The Establishment Of Diplomatic Relations Between The United States Of America And Ireland.","description":"This Senate Concurrent Resolution recognizes the 100th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the United States of America and Ireland.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-14","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR123/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141042","sponsor":"Jack Walsh"},
{"bill_id":1864265,"bill_number":"HB348","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Concerning The Provision Of Lifeguards At Certain Pools.","description":"This Act removes the requirement for a lifeguard at a pool exclusively serving a residential or apartment community not accessible to the general public. Under existing law, a lifeguard is not required at a hotel, motel, or campground. A lifeguard is not required in a family community when the pool is or will ultimately be owned by residents. Requiring a lifeguard at a pool that is not accessible to the public increases the cost for private communities which must be passed on to tenants in the form of higher rent. This legislation aligns the statutory and regulatory requirements so that the lifeguard requirement in a rental community is the same as for a single family residential community, hotel, motel, and campground.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-05-23","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB348/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141046","sponsor":"Peter Schwartzkopf"},
{"bill_id":1864290,"bill_number":"HB357","title":"An Act To Amend Title 6, Title 10, Title 11, And Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Weapons.","description":"This Act is the product of the work of the Firearms Definition Task Force (Task Force), which was created by this General Assembly under Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 102.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-11-01","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-11-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB357/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141067","sponsor":"Jeffrey Spiegelman"},
{"bill_id":1864317,"bill_number":"HB340","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Family Justice Centers.","description":"This Act authorizes the creation of Family Justice Centers within Delaware to provide victims of crime with a single source to obtain resources and support services.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-10-25","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-10-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB340/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141072","sponsor":"Krista Griffith"},
{"bill_id":1864338,"bill_number":"HCR92","title":"Recognizing March 14, 2024, As Be The One Day.","description":"This House Concurrent Resolution recognizes March 14, 2024 as Be The One Day\" in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-14","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR92/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141037","sponsor":"William Carson"},
{"bill_id":1864343,"bill_number":"SB241","title":"An Act To Amend Title 15 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Presidential Primary Elections.","description":"This bill expands the timeframe in which a candidate may withdraw from the presidential primary election, including the option of not holding such an election in the event of only one remaining candidate. The approximate cost of a Presidential Primary election for the State is $1.5 million. This Act expires on December 31, 2024.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-03-19","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB241/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141074","sponsor":"David Lawson"},
{"bill_id":1864654,"bill_number":"SB242","title":"An Act Proposing An Amendment To § 9, Article Ii Of The Delaware Constitution Relating To The Rules Of The Proceedings Of Each House.","description":"This Act is the first leg of a constitutional amendment that imposes a filing deadline for the introduction of new bills. Specifically, this Act prohibits a bill from being introduced after the second Friday in June unless one of the following apply:","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-15","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Executive Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2024-03-15","committee":"Executive","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB242/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141077","sponsor":"Eric Buckson"},
{"bill_id":1864709,"bill_number":"SB243","title":"An Act To Amend The Charter Of The Village Of Ardencroft.","description":"This Act deletes the current Charter of the Village of Ardencroft (the \"Village\") and replaces it with a new charter that differs in several respects.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-08-02","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-08-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB243/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141079","sponsor":"Kyle Gay"},
{"bill_id":1865289,"bill_number":"SCR127","title":"Recognizing The Week Of March 17 Through March 23, 2024, As National Agriculture Week In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This resolution recognizes the week of March 17 through March 23, 2024, as National Agriculture Week in Delaware","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-19","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2024-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR127/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141084","sponsor":"Russ Huxtable"},
{"bill_id":1865321,"bill_number":"HB322","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Commission On Asian And Pacific Islander Heritage And Culture.","description":"This Act establishes the Delaware Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage and Culture.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-09-26","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-09-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB322/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140964","sponsor":"William Bush"},
{"bill_id":1865347,"bill_number":"HB351","title":"An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Removal Of Motor Vehicles From Private Or Public Property By Private Tow Companies.","description":"This Act creates a new chapter in Title 21 pertaining to the towing of vehicles without the consent of the owner or operator. It makes violations of the chapter an unlawful practice enforceable by the Consumer Protection Unit of the Department of Justice. The Act creates the following requirements for the towing and storage of vehicles without the consent of the owner or operator:","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-05-14","last_action":"Assigned to Environment, Energy & Transportation Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2024-05-14","committee":"Environment, Energy & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB351/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141086","sponsor":"Edward Osienski"},
{"bill_id":1865351,"bill_number":"SB252","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Relating To Educator Preparation Programs.","description":"Senate Substitute No. 1 for Senate Bill No. 252 is identical to Senate Bill No. 252 except that SS 1 for SB 252 corrects a spelling error in the synopsis to avoid confusion.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-06-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB252/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141100","sponsor":"Laura Sturgeon"},
{"bill_id":1865448,"bill_number":"SB13","title":"An Act To Amend Titles 16 And 30 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Hospital Quality Assessments And Establishment Of A Hospital Quality And Health Equity Fund And Hospital Quality And Health Equity Assessment Commission.","description":"Healthcare facility assessments are currently the second largest source of funding for states shares of Medicaid costs, behind general funds. Today, 49 states have at least one facility assessment in place, including Delaware, while 34 states and Washington D.C. have 3 or more provider taxes. Delaware is one of only 6 states without a facility assessment on hospitals, causing the state to miss out on critical Medicaid funding that most states are already able to access.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-10-01","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-10-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB13/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141472","sponsor":"Sarah McBride"},
{"bill_id":1865877,"bill_number":"HCR95","title":"Recognizing The Month Of March As Multiple Sclerosis Month In Delaware.","description":"This House Concurrent Resolution recognizes the month of March 2024 as Multiple Sclerosis Month in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-20","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR95/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141075","sponsor":"DeShanna Neal"},
{"bill_id":1865914,"bill_number":"HCR94","title":"Recognizing March 2024 As Social Work Month In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This Resolution recognizes the pertinent work of social workers throughout Delaware and the entire country, encourages the creation and expansion of Social Work programs, and recognizes March 2024 as Social Work Month in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-27","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2024-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR94/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141080","sponsor":"Nnamdi Chukwuocha"},
{"bill_id":1865953,"bill_number":"HB352","title":"An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Enforcement And Removal Of Abandoned Vehicles.","description":"This Act gives county code enforcement constables the authority to tow abandoned vehicles on private property.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-10-23","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-10-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB352/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141095","sponsor":"Franklin Cooke"},
{"bill_id":1865956,"bill_number":"SB253","title":"An Act To Amend The Charter Of The City Of Wilmington Relating To Assistant City Solicitors.","description":"This Act amends Section 3-701 of the City of Wilmingtons Charter to provide that, with the exception of the City Solicitor, all persons appointed to serve as attorneys in the law department shall attain tenure upon 3 years of continuous satisfactory full-time service and may not be removed from their positions except for just cause. The Wilmington Charter is also being amended to provide tenure status to attorneys who have already served 3 years of continuous satisfactory full-time service.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-08-02","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-08-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB253/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141101","sponsor":"Elizabeth Lockman"},
{"bill_id":1866264,"bill_number":"HB190","title":"An Act To Amend Titles 16 And 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Animal Population Control Programs.","description":"This bill updates the current law relating to the Spay Neuter Fund and the administration of that fund to make it easier to administer the fund and animal population control programs.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-10-09","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-10-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB190/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141104","sponsor":"Kimberly Williams"},
{"bill_id":1866291,"bill_number":"HB355","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Marijuana.","description":"This Act provides legal protections for financial institutions and other entities that provide financial or accounting services to cannabis-related businesses that are licensed or registered under Delaware law. Specifically, it clarifies that banks, credit unions, armored car services, and providers of accounting services are not subject to prosecution under Delaware law merely by providing lawful services to licensed businesses engaged in the production, distribution and sale of cannabis in Delaware. This Act aims to facilitate the operation of cannabis-related businesses by helping to ensure that such businesses have access to necessary financial and accounting services.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-10-09","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-10-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB355/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141114","sponsor":"Edward Osienski"},
{"bill_id":1866316,"bill_number":"SCR128","title":"Recognizing Christian Holy Week And Passover In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution recognizes Christian Holy Week and Passover in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-21","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR128/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141082","sponsor":"Bryant Richardson"},
{"bill_id":1866342,"bill_number":"HCR99","title":"Recognizing March 21st 2024 As \"rosie The Riveter Day\" In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This House Concurrent Resolution recognizes March 21st, 2024, as \"Rosie the Riveter Day\" in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-21","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR99/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141094","sponsor":"Kendra Johnson"},
{"bill_id":1866369,"bill_number":"HCR96","title":"Recognizing March 21, 2024, As \"rock Your Socks For World Down Syndrome Day.\"","description":"This House Concurrent Resolution designates the 21st day of the Month of March 2024 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":"2024-03-21","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR96/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141090","sponsor":"Krista Griffith"},
{"bill_id":1866395,"bill_number":"HB353","title":"An Act To Amend Titles 10 And 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Deep Fakes.","description":"This Act provides civil and criminal remedies for the wrongful disclosure of deep fakes that depict individuals in the nude or engaging in sexual conduct. It provides the same remedies as those available under: (1) the Delaware Uniform Civil Remedies for Unauthorized Disclosure of Intimate Images Act, Chapter 78 of Title 10; and (2) a Violation of Privacy offense under §1335 of Title 11. It further provides that when an adult creates a visual depiction of a minor that is nude or engaging in sexual conduct, the adult would be subject to a felony prosecution, rather than a misdemeanor prosecution.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-10-09","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-10-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB353/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141103","sponsor":"Krista Griffith"},
{"bill_id":1866418,"bill_number":"HCR97","title":"Proclaiming The Month Of April 2024 As Sikh Awareness And Appreciation Month In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This House Concurrent Resolution proclaims the month of April 2024 as Sikh Awareness and Appreciation Month in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-21","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR97/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141093","sponsor":"Paul Baumbach"},
{"bill_id":1866450,"bill_number":"SB25","title":"An Act To Amend Title 30 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Realty Transfer Tax.","description":"This Act exempts contracts for the construction of affordable housing units from the 2% realty transfer tax imposed under 30 Del. C. § 5402(f).","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-08-09","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-08-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB25/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141118","sponsor":"Russ Huxtable"},
{"bill_id":1866455,"bill_number":"SB22","title":"An Act To Amend Title 31 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Establishing The Delaware Workforce Housing Program.","description":"This Act establishes the Delaware Workforce Housing Program\" (DWHP). Modeled after the Downtown Development District Program, the DWHP allows a qualified workforce housing investor to be reimbursed through a grant up to 20 percent of the capital costs associated with workforce housing units they create.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-08-09","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-08-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB22/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141265","sponsor":"Russ Huxtable"},
{"bill_id":1866459,"bill_number":"SB255","title":"An Act To Amend Title 19 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Labor.","description":"This Act does the following:","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-21","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (Labor) in Senate with 1 Favorable, 3 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2024-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB255/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141126","sponsor":"Jack Walsh"},
{"bill_id":1866466,"bill_number":"SB244","title":"An Act To Amend Title 9 Of The Delaware Code Relating To County Taxes.","description":"This Act allows a county that imposes a lodging tax to spend money from that tax on workforce and affordable housing programs.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-08-09","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-08-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB244/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141119","sponsor":"Russ Huxtable"},
{"bill_id":1866470,"bill_number":"SB254","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Food Deserts.","description":"This Act creates the Delaware Grocery Initiative.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-08-29","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-08-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB254/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141487","sponsor":"Darius Brown"},
{"bill_id":1866477,"bill_number":"SB245","title":"An Act To Amend Titles 10 And 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Residential Mortgage Foreclosure And The Office Of Foreclosure Prevention And Financial Education.","description":"The Office of Foreclosure Prevention and Financial Education and the Residential Mortgage Foreclosure Mediation Program were created in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis to assist homeowners at risk of foreclosure or already navigating the foreclosure process. Originally intended as temporary programs, the need for these programs is as critical as ever for those facing the loss of their homes. The programs have proven to be important resources in preserving home ownership and educating homeowners on their rights and responsibilities in times of economic contraction and in times of economic expansion. As a result of their successes, the General Assembly has extended the programs multiple times. It is clear that the need for these programs will continue for the foreseeable future. In recognition of this reality, this Act removes the expiration dates from the programs.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-08-09","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-08-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB245/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141247","sponsor":"Russ Huxtable"},
{"bill_id":1866482,"bill_number":"SB246","title":"An Act To Amend Title 31 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Housing Repair And Modification Fund.","description":"For over 30 years, the Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) has invested in home repair programs that make necessary repairs to improve the health and safety conditions in the homes of Delawareans.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-08-09","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-08-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB246/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141120","sponsor":"Russ Huxtable"},
{"bill_id":1866489,"bill_number":"SB247","title":"An Act To Amend Title 25 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Manufactured Housing.","description":"This Act creates a clearer and workable system for ensuring that manufactured home communities with health and safety violations and conditions that threaten the health and safety of people in the community cannot continue to raise rents on residents without fixing the conditions and providing a safe community for its residents.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-08-09","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-08-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB247/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141599","sponsor":"Russ Huxtable"},
{"bill_id":1866493,"bill_number":"SB249","title":"An Act To Amend Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Captive Insurance.","description":"This bill amends Chapter 69 of Title 18 relating to captive insurance to provide the Commissioner with additional flexibility to approve those types of financial institutions that would be authorized to hold required capital and surplus of captive insurance companies. This change would recognize the current financial environment and practices of financial institutions and captive insurers. Assets can be safely held in financial institutions other than banks and do not need to be held in Delaware in many circumstances where the type of risk does not require it, and the Commissioner will be authorized to impose additional conditions on captives related to capital and surplus to ensure the solvency and efficient operations of captives.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-08-29","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-08-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB249/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141122","sponsor":"Spiros Mantzavinos"},
{"bill_id":1866500,"bill_number":"SB248","title":"An Act To Amend Title 19 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Family And Medical Leave Insurance Program.","description":"This Act clarifies that for purposes of the Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program, where an employee is leased by an employee leasing company or a professional employment organization, \"employer\" refers to the employer client of the employee leasing company or professional employment organization, and not to the employee leasing company or professional employment organization.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-06-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB248/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141222","sponsor":"Sarah McBride"},
{"bill_id":1866505,"bill_number":"SB23","title":"An Act To Amend Title 25 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Housing.","description":"Accessory dwelling units (ADUs), also known as in-law units or garage apartments, are valuable and convenient forms of housing that can help to increase Delawares housing supply. In order to expand affordable housing opportunities, this Act requires local governments to permit the construction of ADUs within their jurisdictions without prohibitive barriers or onerous application or zoning requirements.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-05-20","last_action":"Adopted in lieu of the original bill SB 23, and Assigned to Housing & Land Use Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2024-05-20","committee":"Housing & Land Use","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB23/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141441","sponsor":"Russ Huxtable"},
{"bill_id":1866512,"bill_number":"SB256","title":"An Act To Amend Titles 6 And 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Consumer Protection.","description":"This Act clarifies the Attorney Generals existing authority to enforce the States consumer protection laws, specifically the Attorney Generals ability to pursue non-penalty civil remedies, such as damages and restitution, without having to show that a persons violation of a law or regulation enforced by the Department of Justices Division of Consumer Protection was wilful. This Act does not change the requirement that the Attorney General show that such a violation was wilful in order to obtain civil penalties from a court or hearing officer. Every other state that has a similar state of mind requirement in their consumer fraud law does not impose that state of mind requirement for non-penalty civil remedies. By harmonizing the language in the Consumer Fraud Act (Subchapter II, Chapter 25, Title 6 of the Code) and the Division of Consumer Protections enabling statute (Subchapter II, Chapter 25, Title 29 of the Code), this Act clarifies that Delaware is line with the other states.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-09-26","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-09-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB256/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141127","sponsor":"Kyle Gay"},
{"bill_id":1867113,"bill_number":"SB251","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Delaware Institute Of Veterinary Medical Education And The Delaware Veterinarian Medicine Education Advisory Council.","description":"The Board of Trustees of the Delaware Institute of Veterinary Medical Education (DIVME) was established in 1975 with a stated purpose of creating opportunities for Delaware residents to obtain veterinary training and strengthening factors that would encourage them to return to practice in Delaware. DIVMEs statute has had only 2 minor updates since 1975, with the last update in 1993.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-09-26","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-09-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB251/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141128","sponsor":"Stephanie Hansen"},
{"bill_id":1867704,"bill_number":"SCR135","title":"Proclaiming October 28, 2024, As National First Responders Day In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This Senate Concurrent Resolution proclaims Monday, October 28, 2024, as National First Responders Day in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR135/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141098","sponsor":"Gerald Hocker"},
{"bill_id":1867719,"bill_number":"SCR129","title":"Designating March 26, 2024, As Epilepsy Awareness Day\" In Delaware.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution designates March 26, 2024, as \"Epilepsy Awareness Day\" in Delaware and calls upon State agencies and the people of Delaware to undertake suitable efforts to increase epilepsy awareness.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR129/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141083","sponsor":"Kyra Hoffner"},
{"bill_id":1867733,"bill_number":"SCR138","title":"Recognizing The Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation And Community-owned, Not-for-profit Electric Utilities Throughout Delaware By Designating March 27, 2024, As \"demec Day\" In Delaware.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution recognizes The Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation, known as DEMEC, and community-owned, not-for-profit electric utilities throughout Delaware for their dedication to serving communities with programs that save energy and money, and with renewable projects that lower emissions to benefit the environment. This Resolution also celebrates DEMECs upcoming 45th anniversary and over 100 years of reliable and safe electric service from Delawares local public power utilities by proclaiming March 27, 2024, as \"DEMEC Day.\"","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2024-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR138/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141130","sponsor":"Stephanie Hansen"},
{"bill_id":1867747,"bill_number":"SCR125","title":"Recognizing The Month Of March 2024, As Kidney Month In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This Senate Concurrent Resolution recognizes March 2024, as \"Kidney Month\" in Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2024-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR125/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141047","sponsor":"Nicole Poore"},
{"bill_id":1867760,"bill_number":"SR19","title":"Recognizing March 25th As \"greek Independence Day\" In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This resolution recognizes March 25th as \"Greek Independence Day\" in Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SR19/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141132","sponsor":"Spiros Mantzavinos"},
{"bill_id":1867776,"bill_number":"SCR132","title":"Proclaiming April 2024 As \"second Chance Month\" In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This Senate Concurrent Resolution proclaims April 2024 as \"Second Chance Month\" in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR132/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141089","sponsor":"Darius Brown"},
{"bill_id":1867789,"bill_number":"HCR98","title":"Requesting The Governor Of Delaware Provide Their Recommendations For The Future Of Education By Addressing Funding, Improving Academic Performance, Standardized Testing, And School Safety And Climate To The 153rd Delaware General Assembly.","description":"This resolution requests the Governor of Delaware provide recommendations for the future of education by addressing funding, improving academic performance, standardized testing, and school safety and climate to the 153rd Delaware General Assembly by June 30, 2025.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Administration Committee in House","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":"Administration","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR98/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141066","sponsor":"Lyndon Yearick"},
{"bill_id":1867803,"bill_number":"SCR134","title":"Recognizing The Week Of April 7 - 13, 2024 As Delaware Saves Week 2024.","description":"This resolution recognizes the week of April 7 - 13, 2024 as Delaware Saves Week.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR134/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141092","sponsor":"Nicole Poore"},
{"bill_id":1867816,"bill_number":"SR20","title":"Extending Thoughts And Prayers To The State Of Maryland.","description":"This resolution extends thoughts and prayers from the people of Delaware to our sister state of Maryland, to the victims families, and to the first responders who are assisting with the search and recovery efforts.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SR20/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141137","sponsor":"David Sokola"},
{"bill_id":1867831,"bill_number":"SCR133","title":"Recognizing March 2024 As \"colorectal Cancer Awareness Month\" In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This Senate Concurrent Resolution recognizes March 2024 as \"Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month\" in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR133/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141091","sponsor":"Nicole Poore"},
{"bill_id":1867845,"bill_number":"HCR101","title":"Recognizing March 24, 2024 As Women And Girls In Stem Day In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This concurrent resolution designates March 24, 2024 as Women and Girls in STEM Day in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR101/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141134","sponsor":"Debra Heffernan"},
{"bill_id":1868167,"bill_number":"HCR105","title":"Recognizing March 31st As International Transgender Day Of Visibility In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This concurrent resolution recognizes March 31st as International Transgender Day of Visibility in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-03-27","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2024-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR105/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141106","sponsor":"DeShanna Neal"},
{"bill_id":1868192,"bill_number":"HCR103","title":"Recognizing The Month Of April 2024 As The Annual National Fair Housing Month In The","description":"This House Concurrent Resolution recognizes the month of April 2024 as National Fair Housing Month in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-27","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2024-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR103/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141129","sponsor":"Kendra Johnson"},
{"bill_id":1868217,"bill_number":"HCR102","title":"Recognizing April 2024 As Autism Acceptance And Inclusion Month And Recognizing Autism Delawares Service To The People Of Delaware.","description":"This House Concurrent Resolution recognizes April 2024 as Autism Acceptance and Inclusion Month and Autism Delaware's years of service to the people of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-27","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2024-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR102/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141136","sponsor":"Kimberly Williams"},
{"bill_id":1868240,"bill_number":"HCR93","title":"Designating March 27, 2024 As Medical Misdiagnosis Day.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution designates March 27, 2024 as Medical Misdiagnosis Day in Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-27","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2024-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR93/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141065","sponsor":"Eric Morrison"},
{"bill_id":1868267,"bill_number":"HB360","title":"An Act To Amend Title 1 Of The Delaware Code Relating To State Holidays.","description":"This Substitute for House Bill No. 360 removes 1 floating holiday and adds 1 legal holiday that will rotate on a 3-year basis between Diwali, Eid ul-Fitr, and Yom Kippur, so that only one of those holidays will be a legal State holiday in any given year. The Act takes effect January 1, 2026.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-06-20","last_action":"Adopted in lieu of the original bill HB 360, and Assigned to Appropriations Committee in House","last_action_date":"2024-06-20","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB360/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141619","sponsor":"Madinah Wilson-Anton"},
{"bill_id":1868298,"bill_number":"SCR136","title":"Recognizing The Month Of April 2024 As \"parkinson's Disease Awareness Month\" In The State Of The Delaware.","description":"This Resolution recognizes April 2024 as \"Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month\" in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-27","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR136/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141123","sponsor":"Eric Buckson"},
{"bill_id":1868373,"bill_number":"HR42","title":"Designating March 28, 2024 As Opening Day For Youth Baseball And Softball Players.","description":"This House Resolution designates March 28, 2024 as opening day for youth baseball and softball players.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HR42/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141153","sponsor":"Krista Griffith"},
{"bill_id":1868402,"bill_number":"HCR106","title":"Designating April 7-13, 2024, As Delaware Library Week In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This concurrent resolution designates April 7-13, 2024 as \"Delaware Library Week\" in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR106/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141145","sponsor":"Paul Baumbach"},
{"bill_id":1868428,"bill_number":"HCR104","title":"Proclaiming The Day Of March 28 As We The Veterans Day.","description":"Through this resolution, we recognize the service and sacrifices Veterans have made for the safety of our nation and reaffirm our commitment to supporting and advocating for the needs of our Veteran community, ensuring that they receive the recognition, respect, care, and benefits they rightfully earned.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR104/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141148","sponsor":"Jeff Hilovsky"},
{"bill_id":1868452,"bill_number":"HB356","title":"An Act To Amend Titles 10 And 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Concurrent Jurisdiction Of Juveniles Who Commit Crimes On United States Military Installations.","description":"On military installations subject to exclusive federal jurisdiction, the investigation and prosecution of juveniles for alleged violation of federal crimes is conducted in the federal court system. The federal court system often tries juveniles as adults and it lacks juvenile-focused resources. Federal law, however, permits the State to accept concurrent jurisdiction over juvenile matters on military installations if a request is made by a United States official and the Governor, via Executive Order, accepts the request.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-07-29","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-07-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB356/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141303","sponsor":"Nnamdi Chukwuocha"},
{"bill_id":1868472,"bill_number":"HB361","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To School Meal Programs.","description":"This Act requires a public school to provide a breakfast meal and a lunch meal free of charge to a student who is eligible for a reduced-price meal.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"Not Worked in Committee","last_action_date":"2024-04-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB361/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141151","sponsor":"Bryan Shupe"},
{"bill_id":1868493,"bill_number":"HB366","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Technology Investment Council.","description":"This Act sunsets the Technology Investment Council (\"TIC\"). The Joint Legislative Oversight and Sunset Committee (\"JLOSC\") reviewed TIC in 2022 and, as a result of the review, JLOSC sponsored House Bill No. 357 of the 151st General Assembly. HB 357 updated TIC's statute to streamline operations and prevent redundancies. In February 2024, TIC submitted a memorandum to JLOSC, explaining all of the following:","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-08-29","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-08-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB366/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141156","sponsor":"Sherry Dorsey Walker"},
{"bill_id":1868511,"bill_number":"SCR137","title":"Recognizing March 29, 2024, As \"national Vietnam War Veterans Day In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This Senate Concurrent Resolution recognizes March 29, 2024, as \"National Vietnam War Veterans Day\" in Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR137/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141124","sponsor":"David Lawson"},
{"bill_id":1868532,"bill_number":"HB368","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Delaware Early Childhood Council.","description":"This Act is a result of the Joint Legislative Oversight and Sunset Committee's (\"JLOSC\") review of the Provider Advisory Board (\"Board\"). Based on its findings, JLOSC recommended sunsetting the Board, which is addressed in separate legislation. This Act fulfills JLOSC's related recommendation, to add a third center-based early care and education provider to the Delaware Early Childhood Council (\"DECC\").","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-11-01","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-11-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB368/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141159","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":1868553,"bill_number":"SCR139","title":"Commemorating The Outstanding Achievements And Contributions Made By Scottish Americans To The United States By Proclaiming April 6, 2024, As National Tartan Day.","description":"This resolution designates April 6, 2024, as \"National Tartan Day\" and commemorates the outstanding achievements and contributions made by Scottish-Americans to the United States.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR139/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141143","sponsor":"David Wilson"},
{"bill_id":1868573,"bill_number":"HB358","title":"An Act To Amend Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Board Of Elevator Mechanics.","description":"This Act serves to clean up certain sections of the Boards Practice Act. Required statutory language omitted due to oversight have been added, such as standards for reciprocity, issuance and renewal of licenses, and hearing procedures. The requirements for a public Board member have been clarified. Finally, inapplicable terms, such as master elevator mechanic, have been removed.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-10-09","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-10-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB358/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141161","sponsor":"Edward Osienski"},
{"bill_id":1868595,"bill_number":"HB367","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Provider Advisory Board And The Extended Learning Opportunities Subcommittee.","description":"This Act sunsets the Provider Advisory Board (Board) and is a result of the Joint Legislative Oversight and Sunset Committee's (\"JLOSC\") review of the Board. The Board was created in 2011 at JLOSC's recommendation when it reviewed the Office of Child Care Licensing (\"OCCL\"). The original purpose of the Board was to advise the OCCL regarding the adoption, promulgation, and amendment of rules and regulations required to carry out the Delaware Child Care Act, focusing on early care and education, family child care homes, and school age centers. In 2019, the Board's purpose was expanded to encourage OCCL to communicate with providers and encourage OCCL to enforce the Delaware Child Care Act in a manner that recognizes that most child care providers are private businesses that need stable and reasonable regulations.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-11-01","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-11-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB367/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141157","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":1868616,"bill_number":"HCR110","title":"Recognizing The 4th Thursday In March As National Tuskegee Airmen Commemoration Day.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution supports Congressional efforts to proclaim the fourth Thursday in March a National Tuskegee Airmen Commemoration Day.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR110/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141146","sponsor":"Sherry Dorsey Walker"},
{"bill_id":1868635,"bill_number":"HB354","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Enrollment Priority Of Military-connected Students.","description":"This Act gives the dependent children of active military members, full-time Delaware National Guard members, and active duty members of a reserve component of the US military priority in choice and charter enrollment.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-07-29","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-07-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB354/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141147","sponsor":"Nnamdi Chukwuocha"},
{"bill_id":1868656,"bill_number":"SCR140","title":"Honoring The History Of World War Iis Tuskegee Airmen And The Delawareans Who Served Therein.","description":"This Senate Concurrent Resolution seeks to preserve the history of the famed World War II Black aviation units making up the Tuskegee Airmen. It also honors the Airmen as a group and names 13 Delawareans who have been identified thus far as having been members of the component units making up the Tuskegee Airmen.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR140/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141152","sponsor":"David Sokola"},
{"bill_id":1868674,"bill_number":"HB359","title":"An Act To Amend Title 6 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Personal Data Privacy And Consumer Protection.","description":"This Act is a substitute for House Bill No. 359. This Act, like House Bill No. 359, changes the applicability of the Delaware Personal Data Privacy Act. This Act differs from House Bill No. 359 because instead of applying all of the provisions of the Delaware Personal Data Privacy Act to the State government, this Act limits the application to the State government only for purposes of a consumer enforcing a right under § 12D-104(a)(6) of Title 6 of the Delaware Code to opt out of the processing of the consumers personal data for the purpose of targeted advertising, the sale of personal data, and profiling in furtherance of solely automated decisions that produce legal or similarly significant effects concerning the consumer.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-05-02","last_action":"Adopted in lieu of the original bill HB 359, and Assigned to Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce Committee in House","last_action_date":"2024-05-02","committee":"Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB359/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141272","sponsor":"Bryan Shupe"},
{"bill_id":1868719,"bill_number":"SB257","title":"An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Rental Car Insurance Coverage.","description":"This Act changes Delawares law related to liability insurance for rental vehicles. Under the Act, the minimum level of coverage required for a vehicle owners policy of liability insurance under § 2902 of this title is also required for a vehicle owners rental of a vehicle.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-09-26","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-09-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB257/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141162","sponsor":"Charles Paradee"},
{"bill_id":1868756,"bill_number":"SB258","title":"An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Autonomous Vehicles.","description":"This Act prohibits any autonomous vehicle with a gross weight of 10,001 pounds or more from being operated on a Delaware highway for testing purposes, transporting goods, or transporting passengers without a human safety operator being physically present within the autonomous vehicle. A two-thirds vote requirement is required under Section 28 of Article IV of the Delaware Constitution.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-06-13","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (Public Safety & Homeland Security) in House with 6 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2024-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB258/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141417","sponsor":"Spiros Mantzavinos"},
{"bill_id":1871754,"bill_number":"HB370","title":"An Act To Amend Title 6 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Buyer Property Protection Act.","description":"This Act requires the seller of an interest in residential real property to provide the following to a buyer of the property before closing on the sale of the property:","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-04-11","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce Committee in House","last_action_date":"2024-04-11","committee":"Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB370/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141149","sponsor":"Bryan Shupe"},
{"bill_id":1871757,"bill_number":"HB369","title":"An Act To Amend Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Delaware Association Of Professional Engineers.","description":"This Act amends Chapter 28 of Title 24 of the Delaware Code to define \"successor professional engineer\" as a professional engineer who assumes responsible charge of a project, or component of a project, and uses or relies upon the work of the professional engineer who was previously in responsible charge and sealed pertinent documents. The new Section 2832 delineates the acceptable parameters for a successor professional engineer's use or reliance upon work performed by the previous professional engineer in responsible charge. These revisions will both inform licensees of the permissible use of another professional engineer's work and ensure that the recipient of services can identify the responsible professional engineer. The Council for the Delaware Association of Professional Engineers solicited feedback from and held committee meetings with various stakeholders who contributed to drafting of this Act. The Council approved this Act.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-10-09","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-10-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB369/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141168","sponsor":"Ronald Gray"},
{"bill_id":1871761,"bill_number":"SB263","title":"An Act Amending Title 7 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Solid Waste Recycling.","description":"This Act limits the use of plastic and other beverage container rings, as well as plastic shrink wraps and plastic tops used to connect beverages, by expanding the definitions of beverage and beverage container and prohibiting beverages from being sold in containers connected to each other with plastic, ring, or ring-like connectors. Juice boxes and other aseptic containers are not defined as beverage containers and are not included in the ban.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-04-11","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Environment, Energy & Transportation Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2024-04-11","committee":"Environment, Energy & Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB263/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141177","sponsor":"Charles Paradee"},
{"bill_id":1871768,"bill_number":"HB365","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Lottery.","description":"This Act is enabling legislation that establishes the framework and requirements for a competitive mobile sports wagering market in Delaware under the authority of the Lottery Director. Sports wagering is now legal in 38 states, and 29 states have legalized mobile sports wagering using computers or other Internet-connected devices, including the neighboring states of Maryland, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. Pursuant to this Act, the Lottery Director is authorized and directed to commence the Internet sports lottery by administering a solicitation and request for applications process to license qualified operators that have entered into a market access agreement with one of Delawares existing video lottery agents. Each video lottery agent is authorized to partner with a maximum of two prospective Internet sports lottery operators, and certain minimum requirements for applicants are established in the legislation as part of the criteria the Lottery Director will develop to evaluate proposals from applicants. The Lottery Director may disqualify applicants that fail to provide required information. Further, the Director is not required to license applicants that are deemed not to be qualified.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-04-11","last_action":"Assigned to Appropriations Committee in House","last_action_date":"2024-05-23","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB365/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141175","sponsor":"Franklin Cooke"},
{"bill_id":1871773,"bill_number":"SB261","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Delaware Health Facilities Authority.","description":"This Act amends Delaware Code provisions which govern the Delaware Health Facilities Authority (DFHA).","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-09-26","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-09-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB261/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141167","sponsor":"Bryan Townsend"},
{"bill_id":1871779,"bill_number":"HB363","title":"An Act To Amend Title 25 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Rights Of Tenant Employees.","description":"This Act requires a landlord who provides a dwelling place to a person as part of their employment compensation to provide them with a disclosure form advising them of the conditions and requirements for occupancy and vacancy of the premises once they are no longer employed for the landlord. The disclosure must inform the tenant employee that the landlord must offer the tenant, within 5 business days of termination by the employer, the opportunity to enter into a written rental agreement, if no rental agreement is in effect already. No offer for a rental agreement is necessary if the tenant employee is terminated for cause. The landlord may condition the rental agreement on the person financially qualifying as a tenant and meeting the landlords income, credit, or other financial requirements for renting the unit. This Act also lengthens the time period the landlord must wait before bringing a summary possession action against a formerly employed tenant from 15 days to 30 days unless the termination is for cause.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-10-09","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-10-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB363/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141174","sponsor":"Eric Morrison"},
{"bill_id":1871783,"bill_number":"HB362","title":"An Act To Amend Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Coverage For Doula Services.","description":"In 2023, the General Assembly passed House Bill 80, which required the coverage of doula services under the States Medicaid plan beginning in 2024. This Act would require similar coverage under private health insurance plans.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-09-24","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-09-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB362/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141170","sponsor":"Melissa Minor-Brown"},
{"bill_id":1871790,"bill_number":"SB266","title":"An Act To Amend Title 6 And Title 12 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Unclaimed Property.","description":"Senate Substitute 1 for SB 266 clarifies the process and roles of the Attorney General, State Escheator, and Secretary of State in actions under the Delaware False Claims and Reporting Act (DFCRA) for failure to comply with reporting requirements of the Delaware Unclaimed Property Law (UPL). The government, through the Attorney General, may bring such an action after a 120-day period during which the State Escheator may initiate an examination or within the 120-day period, with the State Escheator's consent.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-08-15","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-08-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB266/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141520","sponsor":"Spiros Mantzavinos"},
{"bill_id":1871795,"bill_number":"SB262","title":"An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Size And Weight Of Vehicles And Loads.","description":"This Act permits trucks having 5 or more axles that are hauling farm produce grown in this State and traveling from the farm on which the farm produce is grown to a location at which the farm produce is to be processed or stored, or from a location at which the farm produce is processed or stored to an export facility within this State, to weigh up to 90,000 pounds or combined manufacturers gross combined weight rating (GCWR), whichever is less, before a penalty is assessed for exceeding weight restrictions.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-09-19","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-09-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB262/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141176","sponsor":"Brian Pettyjohn"},
{"bill_id":1871800,"bill_number":"HB373","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code To Enable The Office Of Highway Safety To Solicit And Receive Funds To Further Its Safety Mission.","description":"This Act amends Chapter 49 of Title 29 to enable the Office of Highway Safety to solicit and receive subscriptions, donations, and other funds from individuals or organizations for the purpose of implementing highway safety programs and projects that support the mission of reducing traffic fatalities and injuries in Delaware.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-06-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB373/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141183","sponsor":"William Bush"},
{"bill_id":1871807,"bill_number":"SB260","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Department Of Education And The Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association.","description":"This Act is a result of the work of the Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association (\"DIAA\") Task Force. The current process for promulgating DIAA-related regulations grants the regulatory authority to the Department of Education (\"Department\") which is, in turn, required to delegate its authority to the DIAA. The current process also requires steps in addition to the regulatory process already required under the Administrative Procedures Act, Chapter 101 of Title 29. The additional process encumbers the DIAA's ability to make changes to regulations with the speed and flexibility often needed in the regulation of interscholastic athletics.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-08-02","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-08-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB260/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141165","sponsor":"Nicole Poore"},
{"bill_id":1871811,"bill_number":"SB259","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association.","description":"This Act is a result of the Delaware Interscholastic Association (\"DIAA\") Task Force. Based on the findings of the task force, this Act updates and modernizes the DIAA Board of Directors' composition. This Act also makes technical corrections that conform existing law to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-09-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-09-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB259/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141166","sponsor":"Nicole Poore"},
{"bill_id":1871816,"bill_number":"HB364","title":"An Act To Amend Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Cancer Coverage.","description":"This Act requires that individual, blanket, and group health insurance carriers cover drug treatment for the associated conditions of metastatic cancer in the same way treatment for metastatic cancer is covered. Specifically, it requires insurance companies to cover any FDA approved drug prescribed to treat the side effects of metastatic cancer treatment and prohibits insurance companies from mandating that patients first fail to respond to a different drug or prove a history of failure of such drug. Technical changes are also made to comply with the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-08-02","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-08-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB364/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141172","sponsor":"Cyndie Romer"},
{"bill_id":1871822,"bill_number":"SB264","title":"An Act To Amend Title 26 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Public Utilities.","description":"This Act removes the sunset provision under § 315 of Title 26, relating to the electrical and natural gas utility distribution system improvement charge. By doing so, the Act leaves the current version of § 315 in effect.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-06-20","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-06-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB264/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141178","sponsor":"Charles Paradee"},
{"bill_id":1871827,"bill_number":"HB371","title":"An Act To Amend Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The State Fire Prevention Commission, Fire Companies Or Departments, And The State Insurance Coverage Office.","description":"This Act changes how the Insurance Commissioner and the State Treasurer provide for distributions from taxes collected by the Insurance Commissioner to be made to fire companies or departments in Delaware. The current method for reporting, calculating, and making distributions to fire companies or departments is complex to administer and can lead to incorrect payments. This Act simplifies the reporting process and provides a new method for calculating the funds distributed to fire departments and companies in the City of Wilmington, New Castle County outside of Wilmington, Kent County, and Sussex County. Specifically, it reduces the number of payments per year from two to one, gives the Insurance Commissioner more time to ensure the accuracy of insurer-reported financial data, and establishes detailed guidelines for how the funds should be distributed to the various fire companies or departments. This Act also makes changes to the reporting requirements related to payments made by the State Treasurer to the State Insurance Coverage Office.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-10-29","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-10-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB371/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141185","sponsor":"Kimberly Williams"},
{"bill_id":1872816,"bill_number":"SR21","title":"Recognizing The Efforts Of Hawks, Inc. In Helping With The Clean-up Of The 11th Street Bridge After Hurricane Ida In 2021.","description":"This resolution recognizes the efforts of Hawks, Inc. in helping with the clean-up of the 11th Street Bridge after Hurricane Ida in 2021.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-04-16","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2024-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SR21/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141190","sponsor":"Darius Brown"},
{"bill_id":1872848,"bill_number":"HB372","title":"An Act To Amend Title 25 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Delaware Manufactured Homes And Manufactured Home Communities Act.","description":"This Substitute bill clarifies that the definition of day does not include Saturday, Sunday, any federal holiday, or any State legal holiday when the specified number of days is 12 or less. When the specified number of days is more than 12 days, day means a calendar day. If the first or last day falls on a Saturday, Sunday, federal holiday, or State holiday under § 501 of Title 1, the date shall be extended to the next business day.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-06-30","last_action":"Passed By House. Votes: 41 YES","last_action_date":"2024-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB372/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141313","sponsor":"William Carson"},
{"bill_id":1872881,"bill_number":"SCR144","title":"Recognizing April 2024 As \"child Abuse Prevention Month\" In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This Senate Concurrent Resolution recognizes April 2024 as \"Child Abuse Prevention Month\" in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-04-16","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2024-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR144/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141194","sponsor":"Bryant Richardson"},
{"bill_id":1872913,"bill_number":"HCR107","title":"Recognizing The Week Of April 11 Through April 17, 2024, As \"black Maternal Health Awareness Week\" In Delaware.","description":"This Resolution recognizes April 11 - 17, 2024, as \"Black Maternal Health Awareness Week\" in Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-04-16","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2024-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR107/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141188","sponsor":"Melissa Minor-Brown"},
{"bill_id":1872958,"bill_number":"SCR145","title":"Recognizing April 18, 2024, As \"national Line Worker Appreciation Day\" In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This Senate Concurrent Resolution recognizes April 18, 2024, as \"National Line Worker Appreciation Day\" in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-04-18","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2024-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR145/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141195","sponsor":"Brian Pettyjohn"},
{"bill_id":1872969,"bill_number":"SB267","title":"An Act To Amend Title 12 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Unclaimed Property.","description":"This Act clarifies various aspects of the States unclaimed property laws, specifically:","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-08-15","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-08-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB267/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141196","sponsor":"Spiros Mantzavinos"},
{"bill_id":1872978,"bill_number":"SB276","title":"An Act To Rename The Newark Regional Transportation Center In Honor Of United States Senator Thomas R. Carper.","description":"This bill names the Newark Regional Transportation Center after United States Senator Thomas R. Carper.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-05-07","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB276/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141207","sponsor":"David Sokola"},
{"bill_id":1872988,"bill_number":"SB268","title":"An Act To Amend Title 12 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Decedents Estates And Fiduciary Relations.","description":"Sections 1 and 2 of this Act update Chapter 8 of Title 12, the Uniform TOD Security Registration Act. Section 1 of this Act does the following:","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-08-29","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-08-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB268/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141206","sponsor":"Spiros Mantzavinos"},
{"bill_id":1873000,"bill_number":"SB269","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 And Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Dogs.","description":"This Act simplifies and in some cases increases the civil penalties for violations of laws related to dogs that run at large, dogs that bite a human being or domestic animal while running at large, and dogs that are designated as dangerous or potentially dangerous. It also expands the requirements for keeping or maintaining a dangerous or potentially dangerous dog to include provisions related to licensing, vaccination, microchipping, and leashing.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-08-29","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-08-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB269/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141420","sponsor":"Bryan Townsend"},
{"bill_id":1873010,"bill_number":"SB270","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Budget And Fiscal Regulations, Establishing A Budget Stabilization Fund, Defining Deposit And Withdrawal Standards For The Fund, And Imposing Deposit And Withdrawal Norms Throughout The Annual Governors Recommended Budget Process.","description":"This Act is the statutory recognition of the recommendations set forth in the June 2, 2023, report of the DEFAC Benchmark Evaluation and Review Panel.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-06-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB270/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141209","sponsor":"Charles Paradee"},
{"bill_id":1873136,"bill_number":"HB374","title":"An Act To Amend Titles 10 And 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Fertility Treatment.","description":"This Act updates House Bill 455 from the 151st General Assembly by providing the same legal protections afforded providers of contraceptive and abortion services to providers of fertility treatment. In summary, this Act does the following:","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-09-24","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-09-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB374/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141216","sponsor":"Kendra Johnson"},
{"bill_id":1873149,"bill_number":"HB380","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Civil Procedures To Relinquish Firearms Or Ammunition.","description":"This Act makes technical changes for clarity by adding a definition of mental condition to the Code section that deals with relinquishment of firearms for persons who may be a danger to self or others (also known as a red flag law). It also extends the time periods for the Department of Justice to petition for a permanent order from 30 days to 60 days and allows the Superior Court to grant an extension of time to file for an additional 30 days. Under the existing law, the Superior Court may only grant a 15-day extension. The time within which a hearing is required to be held is extended from 15 days after the DOJs filing of a petition to 30 days. An ex parte emergency order issued by the JP Court will continue in effect during these time periods.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-04-17","last_action":"Not Worked in Committee","last_action_date":"2024-06-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB380/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141217","sponsor":"Cyndie Romer"},
{"bill_id":1873163,"bill_number":"HB378","title":"An Act To Amend Title 6 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Health Spa Regulation.","description":"This Act requires health spas selling subscription services online to provide a prospective buyer of such a subscription the right to cancel the automatic renewal online. The option to cancel is also to be presented on the website in a clear and conspicuous manner to simplify such cancellation for the buyer.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-10-23","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-10-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB378/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141218","sponsor":"Kevin Hensley"},
{"bill_id":1873175,"bill_number":"HR23","title":"Recognizing April 17, 2024, As \"delaware Teach Children To Save Day\".","description":"This House Resolution recognizes April 17, 2024, as Delaware Teach Children to Save Day.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-04-17","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2024-04-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HR23/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141211","sponsor":"William Bush"},
{"bill_id":1873188,"bill_number":"HCR111","title":"Recognizing April 2024 As \"sexual Assault Awareness And Prevention Month\" In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This Resolution recognizes April 2024 as Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month in the State of Delaware and encourages all Delawareans to learn about and raise awareness of sexual violence.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-04-25","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2024-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR111/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141215","sponsor":"Cyndie Romer"},
{"bill_id":1873202,"bill_number":"HCR112","title":"Condemning Forced Organ Harvesting Practices In The Peoples Republic Of China.","description":"This resolution calls on the General Assembly to encourage the Delaware medical community to educate the citizens of Delaware about the forced organ harvesting that occurs in China, in the event they decide to travel to China for an expedited transplant. This resolution also calls on the United States Government to pass laws and regulations prohibiting American medical and pharmaceutical companies from collaborating with Chinese groups that are found to have involvement with forced organ harvesting, as well as banning entry into the United States individuals who have participated in the forced organ harvesting, and allowing prosecution of those persons involved.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-04-17","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Administration Committee in House","last_action_date":"2024-04-17","committee":"Administration","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR112/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141180","sponsor":"Michael Ramone"},
{"bill_id":1873218,"bill_number":"SB271","title":"An Act To Amend Titles 6 And 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Commerce And Trade.","description":"This Act clarifies portions of Chapter 49 of Title 6 and Chapter 63 of Title 21 of the Delaware Code pertaining to motor vehicle dealers. These additions and modifications are intended to further improve our States franchise laws and ensure that Delaware consumers have a stable, reliable, convenient, and competitive retail network for automobile sales and service. This Act is an effort to continue to ensure that the relationship between dealers and the manufacturers and distributors is as fair and equitable as possible and provides the highest level of consumer protection. The Act includes the following provisions:","status_desc":"Stricken","status_date":"2024-04-17","last_action":"Stricken in Senate","last_action_date":"2024-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB271/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141221","sponsor":"Nicole Poore"},
{"bill_id":1873385,"bill_number":"SCR142","title":"Observing April 2024, As The \"2024 Month Of The Military Child\" In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution observes April 2024, as the \"2024 Month of the Military Child\" in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-04-18","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2024-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR142/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141191","sponsor":"Laura Sturgeon"},
{"bill_id":1873409,"bill_number":"HCR109","title":"Reaffirming Commitment To Fostering Youth Advocacy For Public Policy.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution reaffirms the State of Delawares commitment to fostering an inclusive and participatory democracy where the voices of young people are valued, respected, and heard.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-04-18","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2024-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR109/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141213","sponsor":"Sherae'a Moore"},
{"bill_id":1873430,"bill_number":"HB379","title":"An Act Amend Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Insurance Payments.","description":"This Bill would reinstate language formerly in the Delaware Code which would permit insurance agents to issue checks to policyholders in time sensitive situations without having to qualify as claims adjusters. This practice would be subject to regulation by the Department of Insurance.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-06-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB379/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141223","sponsor":"William Bush"},
{"bill_id":1873450,"bill_number":"HB381","title":"An Act To Amend Title 25 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Residential Landlord Tenant Code.","description":"This Act requires the Delaware Real Estate Commission to create a comprehensive, statewide rights & responsibilities guide (guide) for landlords and tenants. This guide will reference responsibilities that a tenant or landlord must follow, including federal, state, county, and municipal requirements. This guide is to be created with input from other housing-related organizations, as needed. The Commission may amend the guide, including to update it and to add additional information that is relevant to landlords and tenants.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-04-18","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (Housing) in House with 8 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2024-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB381/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141229","sponsor":"Kimberly Williams"},
{"bill_id":1873453,"bill_number":"SB265","title":"An Act To Amend Titles 17, 26, And 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Delaware Energy Solutions Act Of 2024.","description":"The Delaware Energy Solutions Act of 2024 authorizes processes necessary to help meet the net zero goals of the Climate Change Solutions Act of 2023. The bill facilitates a transition to carbon-free energy sources by (i) preparing for offshore wind to be a significant element of Delawares energy future, if cost is competitive with other potential sources, and (ii) increasing options for interconnecting renewable energy resources to the transmission grid.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-09-05","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-09-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB265/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141232","sponsor":"Stephanie Hansen"},
{"bill_id":1873463,"bill_number":"SB16","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14, Title 20, Title 29, And Title 31 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Members Of The Governor's Cabinet.","description":"The governance of this State relies on the qualifications and performance of the members of the Governors cabinet. The General Assembly finds that the confirmation process is an important step to ensure the qualifications and performance of the Governors cabinet.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-09-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-09-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB16/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141236","sponsor":"David Sokola"},
{"bill_id":1873473,"bill_number":"SB15","title":"An Act Proposing An Amendment To Article Iii Of The Delaware Constitution Relating To Members Of The Governor's Cabinet.","description":"The governance of this State relies on the qualifications and performance of the members of the Governors cabinet. The General Assembly finds that the confirmation process is an important step to ensure the qualifications and performance of the Governors cabinet.","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2024-06-25","last_action":"Passed By House. Votes: 38 YES 3 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2024-06-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB15/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141235","sponsor":"David Sokola"},
{"bill_id":1874013,"bill_number":"SCR146","title":"Recognizing The 80th Anniversary Of The Sussex Conservation District.","description":"This Senate Concurrent Resolution recognizes the 80th Anniversary of the Sussex Conservation District and its commitment to provide technical guidance and financial assistance to enhance, maintain, protect, and improve land and water resources.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR146/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141192","sponsor":"Brian Pettyjohn"},
{"bill_id":1874044,"bill_number":"HB382","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Vision Screening.","description":"This Act requires that public school students receive a vision screening, including a test for color blindness, in kindergarten. Students must also receive vision screenings at appropriate intervals in grades 1 through 12, to be determined by the DOE.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-09-19","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-09-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB382/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141242","sponsor":"Debra Heffernan"},
{"bill_id":1874074,"bill_number":"SCR131","title":"Recognizing May 2024 As \"older Americans Month\" In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This Senate Concurrent Resolution recognizes May 2024 as \"Older Americans Month\" in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2024-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR131/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141088","sponsor":"Darius Brown"},
{"bill_id":1874107,"bill_number":"HCR120","title":"Honoring The Men And Women Of The National Guard Association Of Delaware For Their Service In Advocating, Organizing, Training, And Equipping The National Guard In Support Of The Defense Of Our State And Nation.","description":"This Resolution pays tribute to the men and women of the Delaware National Guard for their service and sacrifices in support of defending our state and nation, and recognizes the outstanding advocacy provided by the National Guard Association of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR120/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141240","sponsor":"Daniel Short"},
{"bill_id":1874142,"bill_number":"SB274","title":"An Act To Amend Title 17 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Access To State-maintained Highways.","description":"Affordable housing is key to building strong communities and neighborhoods. This act provides that the developer of a residential subdivision is provided a percentage credit towards the expense of offsite improvements to state-maintained highways consistent with the percentage of units set aside for affordable housing in a residential subdivision project.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-09-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-09-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB274/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141254","sponsor":"Brian Pettyjohn"},
{"bill_id":1874149,"bill_number":"SB275","title":"An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Driving On A Roadway.","description":"The purpose of this Act is to combat aggressive driving and dangerous speed differentials on targeted roadways. This Act prohibits vehicles from traveling in the left lane on the portions of State Route 1 or Interstate 495 that are an express highway, as defined in § 101 of Title 17, or a controlled access facility, as defined in § 172 of Title 17, except in any of the following circumstances:","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-09-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-09-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB275/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141255","sponsor":"Bryan Townsend"},
{"bill_id":1874158,"bill_number":"SB277","title":"An Act To Amend Chapter 53, Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Massage And Bodywork.","description":"Under this bill, the Board of Massage and Bodywork may not issue initial certifications to practice as a certified massage technician for applications received after December 31, 2024.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-08-29","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-08-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB277/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141260","sponsor":"Nicole Poore"},
{"bill_id":1874168,"bill_number":"SB272","title":"An Act To Amend Titles 18 And 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Health Insurance, And Title 31 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Pharmacist Care.","description":"Pharmacists in Delaware provide some of the same medical services as physicians, advance practice registered nurses, and physician assistants, including immunizations. The General Assembly has recently added to the services that pharmacists may provide, including prescribing birth control, testing and treating for a variety of conditions, and prescribing pre-exposure and post-exposure HIV prophylaxis. However, health insurance plans do not currently recognize pharmacists as a provider type that may seek reimbursement for these services, despite already providing coverage for the same services if they were obtained from other providers. This could lead to many pharmacists not providing such expanded services due to the lack of insurance coverage.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-09-24","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-09-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB272/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141237","sponsor":"Nicole Poore"},
{"bill_id":1874293,"bill_number":"HCR113","title":"Designating April 22nd, 2024 As Earth Day In The State Of Delaware","description":"This concurrent resolution designates April 22nd, 2024 as Earth Day in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-04-24","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2024-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR113/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141241","sponsor":"Debra Heffernan"},
{"bill_id":1874308,"bill_number":"SB278","title":"An Act To Amend Titles 6 And 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Commerce And Trade.","description":"This Act clarifies portions of Chapter 49 of Title 6 and Chapter 63 of Title 21 of the Delaware Code pertaining to motor vehicle dealers. These additions and modifications are intended to further improve our States franchise laws and ensure that Delaware consumers have a stable, reliable, convenient, and competitive retail network for automobile sales and service. This Act is an effort to continue to ensure that the relationship between dealers and the manufacturers and distributors is as fair and equitable as possible and provides the highest level of consumer protection. The Act includes the following provisions:","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-08-29","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-08-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB278/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141560","sponsor":"Nicole Poore"},
{"bill_id":1874325,"bill_number":"HCR116","title":"Recognizing April 24, 2024, As Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Or \"aka Day At The Capitol\" In Delaware.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution recognizes April 24, 2024, as Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated or AKA Day at the Capitol in Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-04-24","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2024-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR116/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141243","sponsor":"Sherry Dorsey Walker"},
{"bill_id":1874341,"bill_number":"HCR108","title":"Designating April 24, 2024, As \"4-h Day\" In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution designates April 24, 2024, as \"4-H Day\" in the State of Delaware and calls upon Delaware's citizens to recognize the many contributions of the State's 4-H programs.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-04-24","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2024-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR108/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141239","sponsor":"Timothy Dukes"},
{"bill_id":1874357,"bill_number":"HCR117","title":"Recognizing April 21-27, 2024, As \"crime Victims' Rights Week\" In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution recognizes April 21-27, 2024, as \"Crime Victims' Rights Week\" in the State of Delaware. The following websites provide more information on Crime Victims' Rights Week and the resources available to victims and survivors of crime:","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-04-24","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2024-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR117/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141263","sponsor":"Kimberly Williams"},
{"bill_id":1874369,"bill_number":"HCR114","title":"Recognizing The Month Of April 2024 As \"national Donate Life Month\" In Delaware.","description":"This Resolution recognizes the month of April 2024 as \"National Donate Life Month\" in Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-04-24","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2024-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR114/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141249","sponsor":"Peter Schwartzkopf"},
{"bill_id":1874381,"bill_number":"HCR118","title":"Designating April 22nd To The 26th, 2024 As National Environmental Education Week In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This concurrent resolution designates the week of April 22nd to the 26th as National Environmental Education Week in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-04-24","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2024-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR118/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141262","sponsor":"Sophie Phillips"},
{"bill_id":1874403,"bill_number":"SCR147","title":"Recognizing April 2024 As Limb Loss And Limb Difference Awareness Month In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This Senate Concurrent Resolution recognizes April 2024 as Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-04-24","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2024-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR147/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141193","sponsor":"Brian Pettyjohn"},
{"bill_id":1874415,"bill_number":"SCR141","title":"Recognizing April 6 Through 12, 2024, As \"week Of The Young Child\" In Delaware.","description":"This resolution recognizes April 6 through 12, 2024, as Week of the Young Child in Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-04-24","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2024-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR141/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141189","sponsor":"Kyle Gay"},
{"bill_id":1874497,"bill_number":"HCR115","title":"Designating April 2024 As Alcohol Awareness Month.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution dedicates the month of April 2024 as \"Alcohol Awareness Month\" in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-04-25","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2024-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR115/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141228","sponsor":"Eric Morrison"},
{"bill_id":1874506,"bill_number":"SCR148","title":"Recognizing May 1, 2024, As \"maternal Mental Health Awareness Day\" In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This Resolution recognizes May 1, 2024, as \"Maternal Mental Health Awareness Day\" in Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-04-25","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2024-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR148/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141269","sponsor":"Kyle Gay"},
{"bill_id":1874520,"bill_number":"HCR119","title":"Promoting Minority Health Awareness And Supporting The Goals And Ideals Of National Minority Health Month In April 2024.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution promotes minority health awareness and supporting the goals and ideals of National Minority Health Month in April 2024, which include bringing attention to the health disparities faced by minority populations in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-04-25","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2024-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR119/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141258","sponsor":"Melissa Minor-Brown"},
{"bill_id":1874533,"bill_number":"HR24","title":"Recognizing April 27th As World Trade Center® Delaware Day .","description":"This resolution recognizes April 27th as World Trade Center® Delaware Day.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-04-25","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2024-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HR24/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141210","sponsor":"Jeffrey Spiegelman"},
{"bill_id":1874543,"bill_number":"HCR125","title":"Recognizing The Humanitarian Crisis In Gaza And Supporting An Immediate And Lasting Ceasefire.","description":"This House Concurrent Resolution recognizes the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza and supports a permanent ceasefire, release of all hostages, delivery of immediate and sustained humanitarian aid to Gaza, and diplomatic action to facilitate long-term and mutually respectful peace in the region.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-04-25","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2024-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR125/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141274","sponsor":"Madinah Wilson-Anton"},
{"bill_id":1874557,"bill_number":"SCR151","title":"Recognizing April 29, 2024, As \"world Wish Day\" In Delaware.","description":"This concurrent resolution recognizes April 29, 2024, as \"World Wish Day\" in Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-04-25","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2024-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR151/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141270","sponsor":"Nicole Poore"},
{"bill_id":1874569,"bill_number":"SCR149","title":"Recognizing April 29 To May 4, 2024, As \"auctioneers Week\" In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This Senate Concurrent Resolution recognizes April 29 to May 4, 2024, as \"Auctioneers Week\" in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-04-25","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2024-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR149/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141250","sponsor":"David Wilson"},
{"bill_id":1874579,"bill_number":"HCR121","title":"Dedicating The Month Of April 2024 As Financial Literacy Month.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution dedicates the month of April 2024 as \"Financial Literacy Month\" in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-06-30","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2024-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR121/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141226","sponsor":"DeShanna Neal"},
{"bill_id":1874591,"bill_number":"SCR150","title":"Recognizing April 25, 2024, As Sigma Gamma Rho Day At The Capitol In Delaware.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution recognizes April 25, 2024, as Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated  Delaware Chapters or Sigma Gamma Rho Day at the Capitol in Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-04-25","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2024-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR150/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141268","sponsor":"Elizabeth Lockman"},
{"bill_id":1874602,"bill_number":"SCR143","title":"Recognizing Thursday, April 25, 2024, As \"take Our Children To Work Day\" In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This resolution recognizes April 25, 2024, as \"Take Our Children to Work Day.\"","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-04-25","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2024-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR143/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141264","sponsor":"Kyle Gay"},
{"bill_id":1874637,"bill_number":"SB279","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 And Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To School Safety.","description":"Section 2306 of Title 14 requires that when a new school is constructed or a major renovation is undertaken, the construction or renovation must include certain safety features, including a secured vestibule and the installation of \"ballistic resistant glass or other ballistic resistant materials\" in certain areas of the school.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-09-26","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-09-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB279/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141273","sponsor":"Jack Walsh"},
{"bill_id":1875735,"bill_number":"HB383","title":"An Act To Amend Titles 18 And 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Prohibiting Discrimination Against 340b Drugs And Covered Entities By Manufacturers And Pharmacy Benefits Managers.","description":"This substitute for House Bill 383 does the following:","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-09-19","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-09-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB383/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141525","sponsor":"Kerri Harris"},
{"bill_id":1875837,"bill_number":"HB385","title":"An Act To Amend Title 4, Title 5, Title 6, Title 7, Title 9, Title 10, Title 11, Title 14, Title 16, Title 18, Title 19, Title 21, Title 24, Title 26, Title 29, And Title 30 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Technical Corrections.","description":"Throughout 2023, the Code Revisors provided the General Assembly with potential technical corrections that the Code Revisors identified as the Code Revisors revised the Delaware Code to reflect legislation that was enacted by the 152nd General Assembly in 2023 or as the Code Revisors 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. This Act also includes technical corrections identified outside of those provided by the Code Revisors.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-11-01","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-11-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB385/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141283","sponsor":"Melissa Minor-Brown"},
{"bill_id":1875929,"bill_number":"HB384","title":"An Act To Amend The Newark City Charter Authorizing The City Of Newark To Levy A Tax On Colleges And Universities Within The City Of Newark.","description":"This Act amends the Newark Charter by authorizing the City of Newark to levy and collect a per student, per semester tax on Colleges and Universities that host in person classes which are located within the boundaries of the City of Newark. This tax applies to all colleges and universities including any organizations that are considered subdivisions of the State of Delaware or are otherwise tax exempt, including but not limited to the University of Delaware. It also limits the available payment methods to restrict the use of credit cards for the payment of the aforementioned tax.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-05-02","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Administration Committee in House","last_action_date":"2024-05-02","committee":"Administration","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB384/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141289","sponsor":"Cyndie Romer"},
{"bill_id":1875940,"bill_number":"SB11","title":"An Act Proposing An Amendment To Article I Of The Delaware Constitution Relating To Criminal Procedures.","description":"This is a substitute for Senate Bill No. 11. Like Senate Bill No. 11, this Act is the first leg of a constitutional amendment to modernize the bail provisions within the Delaware Constitution and clarify the power of the General Assembly to enumerate certain felony offenses for which, or circumstances under which, pretrial release on bail may not be allowed. And, like Senate Bill No. 11, any statute designating a felony offense for which a person can be subjected to pretrial detention without bail must be enacted by an act of the General Assembly that receives the concurrence of a two-thirds majority of each House of the General Assembly.","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2024-06-30","last_action":"Passed By House. Votes: 32 YES 8 NO 1 NOT VOTING","last_action_date":"2024-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB11/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141452","sponsor":"Bryan Townsend"},
{"bill_id":1875951,"bill_number":"SB280","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association.","description":"This Act is a result of the Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association (\"DIAA\") Task Force. Based on the findings of the task force, this Act updates the DIAA's Executive Director from an education associate level position in the Department of Education to a director level position in the Department.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-08-02","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-08-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB280/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141286","sponsor":"Nicole Poore"},
{"bill_id":1875960,"bill_number":"SB273","title":"An Act To Amend Title 3 And Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Milk And Milk Products.","description":"This Act legalizes the sale and distribution of raw milk and products derived from raw milk by dairy producers directly to consumers for human consumption. This Act also removes the unused definitions of Delaware fresh milk and northeastern fresh milk from Subchapter VI of Title 3. The definition of fresh milk under current § 3175 of Title 3 is retained.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-09-26","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-09-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB273/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141278","sponsor":"Eric Buckson"},
{"bill_id":1875967,"bill_number":"SB17","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Victims' Bill Of Rights And The Victims' Compensation Assistance Program.","description":"Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 99 (152nd) created the Victims Bill of Rights Committee (VBR Committee) to perform a comprehensive review of the Victims Bill of Rights (VBR) and make recommendation to clarify the VBR, strengthen protections for victims, and ensure that state agencies have the necessary mechanisms, administration, and funding to successfully implement the VBR. To facilitate in-depth review and discussion, the VBR formed the following 4 subgroups: The Victim Safety Subgroup, The Rights of Special Victims Subgroup, The Victims Rights to Information and Notification Procedures Subgroup, and the Victims Compensation and Administration Subgroup.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-05-02","last_action":"Assigned to Finance Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2024-05-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB17/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141284","sponsor":"Bryan Townsend"},
{"bill_id":1875977,"bill_number":"SB281","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association.","description":"This Act is a result of the work of the Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association (DIAA) Task Force (Task Force). The 152nd Delaware General Assembly passed Senate Concurrent Resolution 19 establishing the Task Force to study and make findings and recommendations to best address the needs of student athletes and ensure DIAAs effective and efficient functioning. The Task Force met over 8 months to discuss the most pressing issues facing DIAA. This Act addresses one of the identified issues: the waiver process when a student transfers from one school to another and wishes to play interscholastic athletics.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-08-02","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-08-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB281/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141287","sponsor":"Nicole Poore"},
{"bill_id":1875983,"bill_number":"SB12","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code And Chapter 72, Volume 83 Of The Laws Of Delaware Relating To Pretrial Release And Detention.","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 enactment of an amendment to § 12 of Article I of the Delaware Constitution permitting preventive detention, as proposed by Senate Bill No. 11 of the 152nd General Assembly.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-09-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-09-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB12/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141291","sponsor":"Bryan Townsend"},
{"bill_id":1876791,"bill_number":"HB395","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Hospital Costs.","description":"This Act replaces a temporary hospital cost containment provision from the implementing legislation for the Diamond State Hospital Cost Review Board that was based on Medicare reference pricing with a provision that limits growth based on a formula already in use for some health care services.","status_desc":"Stricken","status_date":"2024-05-07","last_action":"Stricken in House","last_action_date":"2024-05-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB395/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141307","sponsor":"Kerri Harris"},
{"bill_id":1876806,"bill_number":"HCR123","title":"Recognizing May 7, 2024, As Delta Day At The Delaware Capital.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution recognizes the contributions of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. chapters in the State of Delaware and declares May 7, 2024, to be Delta Day at the Delaware Capital.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-05-07","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2024-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR123/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141297","sponsor":"Stephanie Bolden"},
{"bill_id":1876822,"bill_number":"SCR152","title":"Recognizing The Month Of May 2024 As \"healthy Vision Month\" In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This Senate Concurrent Resolution recognizes the month of May 2024 as \"Healthy Vision Month\" in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-05-07","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2024-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR152/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141293","sponsor":"David Lawson"},
{"bill_id":1876841,"bill_number":"HCR124","title":"Designating The Week Of May 6-12 As \"national Nurses Week\" In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This resolution designates May 6-12 as \"National Nurses Week\" in Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-05-07","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2024-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR124/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141288","sponsor":"Melissa Minor-Brown"},
{"bill_id":1876856,"bill_number":"HB386","title":"An Act To Amend Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Massage And Bodywork.","description":"Section 1 of this Act revises the definition of massage establishment by repealing the exemption for all business establishments licensed under other chapters of Title 24. This exemption allows a massage practitioner to work in a licensed cosmetology shop that does not hold a massage establishment license. In that situation, the cosmetology shop can have an identified professional-in-charge responsible for the operation of the cosmetology shop and its employees, but that individual is not responsible for the massage practitioners. This means that the professional-in-charge responsible for the cosmetology shop cannot be held responsible for the wrongful actions of a massage practitioner, which adversely impacts the disciplinary process. With this exemption repealed, a cosmetology shop offering massage services is required to have both a massage establishment license and a licensed massage practitioner as the professional-in-charge responsible for the actions of all massage practitioners providing services on the premises.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-08-29","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-08-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB386/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141294","sponsor":"Sophie Phillips"},
{"bill_id":1876877,"bill_number":"SCR153","title":"Designating May 2024 As \"small Business Month\" In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This Senate Concurrent Resolution designates May 2024 as \"Small Business Month\" in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-05-07","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2024-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR153/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141292","sponsor":"David Wilson"},
{"bill_id":1876896,"bill_number":"HB390","title":"An Act To Name The Hill On The East Bank Of Mill Creek Located On New Castle Parcel Number 08-025-00-018 As Lieutenant Mcmichaels Hill Of Eminence.","description":"This bill names the hill east of Mill Creek situated on New Castle County parcel number 08-025-00-018 as Lieutenant McMichaels Hill of Eminence. This was the site of the action during the Revolutionary War that was the most impactful combat event that occurred on Delaware soil.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-10-25","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-10-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB390/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141301","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":1876916,"bill_number":"SB287","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Auditor Of Accounts.","description":"This Act clarifies the Auditor of Accounts duties and powers by amending § 2901 of Title 29 to define audit to include performance audits, and by amending §§ 2906 and 2909 of Title 29 to change \"postaudit\" to \"audit.\" This Act also clarifies that audits must be conducted using standards issued by the U.S. Government Accountability Office.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-09-26","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-09-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB287/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141302","sponsor":"Laura Sturgeon"},
{"bill_id":1876923,"bill_number":"SB288","title":"An Act To Amend Title 9 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Counties.","description":"The Act allows the Kent County Levy Court to impose a lodging tax not greater than 3% in Kent County.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-05-07","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2024-05-07","committee":"Elections & Government Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB288/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141304","sponsor":"Kyra Hoffner"},
{"bill_id":1876934,"bill_number":"SB282","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 And Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Elimination Of Certain Fees.","description":"This Act repeals the Senior Trust Fund Fee, the Interstate Compact Fee, and the Substance Abuse, Rehabilitation, Treatment, Education and Prevention Fund Fee imposed on criminal defendants. The elimination of these fees was recommended by the Criminal Legal System Imposed Debt Study Group created by House Bill 244, as amended by House Amendment No 2, of the 151st General Assembly, in its December 7, 2023 report. The Criminal Legal System Imposed Debt Study Group also recommended replacement of lost revenue for affected agencies as needed with General Funds. In repealing these fees, the General Assembly also intends to eliminate any outstanding balances owed on these fees.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-08-12","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-08-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB282/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141296","sponsor":"Darius Brown"},
{"bill_id":1876945,"bill_number":"SB285","title":"An Act To Amend Title 10 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Residency Requirements For Justice Of The Peace Court Constables.","description":"This bill eliminates the requirement that Justice of the Peace Court constables reside within the State of Delaware. The residency requirement was established when Constables were independent officers, and had their own bonding requirements and penalties for failure to do the business of the Court. Constables are now employees of the Justice of the Peace Court and the residency requirement is no longer needed. The removal of the requirement will allow the Justice of the Peace Court to recruit from a larger pool of candidates and to retain existing trained and skilled employees.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-06-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB285/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141300","sponsor":"Darius Brown"},
{"bill_id":1876956,"bill_number":"SB284","title":"An Act To Discharge Outstanding Balances Owed By Individuals For Fees Repealed By Chapter 441 Of Volume 83 Of The Laws Of Delaware.","description":"This Act discharges balances owed by individuals ordered to pay a probation supervision fee under § 6504(14) of Title 11 of the Delaware Code or a Public Defender fee under § 4607 of Title 29 of the Delaware Code. The probation supervision fee and Public Defender fee were repealed by Chapter 441 of Volume 83 of the Laws of Delaware, House Bill No. 244, as amended by House Amendment No. 2 (151st General Assembly).","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-08-12","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-08-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB284/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141298","sponsor":"Darius Brown"},
{"bill_id":1876965,"bill_number":"SB283","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Deljis Fund.","description":"This Act repeals the DELJIS Fund fee imposed on criminal defendants. The elimination of this fee was recommended by the Criminal Legal System Imposed Debt Study Group created by House Bill 244, as amended by House Amendment No 2, of the 151st General Assembly, in its December 7, 2023 report. Any outstanding balances owed for this fee shall be discharged upon the Acts effective date. Per the Study Groups recommendation, the Act will become effective upon the specific appropriation of General Fund monies to replace DELJISs full spending authority of the repealed fee.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-08-12","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-08-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB283/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141295","sponsor":"Darius Brown"},
{"bill_id":1877074,"bill_number":"HCR122","title":"Recognizing Significant Health Concerns Regarding Water Bead Toys.","description":"This concurrent resolution calls for parents, childcare centers and preschools to take precautions when allowing kids to play with water bead toys in light of the significant health concerns they present for Delaware children.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-05-08","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2024-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR122/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141280","sponsor":"Debra Heffernan"},
{"bill_id":1877148,"bill_number":"SB292","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Disclosure Of Pupils' School Records.","description":"This Act updates the statute on disclosure of pupil records to ensure compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), 20 U.S.C. § 1232g, and improve information sharing between educational institutions and programs operating in this State, including local postsecondary institutions and programs and local education agencies, and the Department of Education (Department). Specifically, the Act does the following:","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-09-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-09-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB292/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141324","sponsor":"Laura Sturgeon"},
{"bill_id":1877150,"bill_number":"SB294","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Salary Schedules For Early Childhood Personnel.","description":"This Act removes assigned salary schedules established for child care licensing specialists and child care licensing supervisors, who are employed through the Department of Education. By removing this language, the Department of Education will be able to provide equitable compensation to early childhood personnel within the Office of Child Care Licensing. Attracting and retaining employees is critical to ensure the States child care licensing system is sufficiently staffed. Currently, the statute prevents child care licensing specialists and child care licensing supervisors from equitable pay within the Department of Education, leading to high rates of turnover and inter-Department transfer. A lack of staffing limits the ability of the State to investigate complaints being made against child care centers.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-05-08","last_action":"Assigned to Finance Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2024-05-15","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB294/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141327","sponsor":"Kyle Gay"},
{"bill_id":1877154,"bill_number":"SB293","title":"An Act To Amend Title 6 And Title 25 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Fair Housing.","description":"The Delaware Fair Housing Act, Chapter 46 of Title 6, and Residential Landlord-Tenant Code, Chapter 51 of Title 25, both prohibit discrimination based on source of income, which is defined as including rental payments from any government program. However, both laws also provide that a landlord's nonparticipation in a government-sponsored rental assistance, voucher, or certificate system cannot be the basis for an administrative or judicial proceeding.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-08-09","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-08-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB293/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141471","sponsor":"Elizabeth Lockman"},
{"bill_id":1877158,"bill_number":"SB291","title":"An Act To Amend Title 6 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Registration Of Trade Names, Partnerships And Associations In The Superior Court.","description":"This Act removes the registration of trade names for sole proprietorships, partnerships, and associations in the Superior Court prothonotaries and places registration of such trade names with the Division of Revenue. Additionally, this Act provides that the filing of certificates will be recorded electronically and the fee for such filing is $25.00. Under Superior Court Civil R. 77(h), the current filing fee is $25.00. This change updates the statute consistent with the current fee collected by the Superior Court.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-09-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-09-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB291/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141322","sponsor":"Kyle Gay"},
{"bill_id":1877162,"bill_number":"SCR154","title":"Recognizing May 11, 2024, As \"national Train Day In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This resolution recognizes May 11, 2024, as \"National Train Day\".","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-05-08","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2024-05-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR154/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141317","sponsor":"Russ Huxtable"},
{"bill_id":1877168,"bill_number":"SJR7","title":"Directing The Office Of Child Care Licensing And Department Of Education To Modernize The Child Care Licensing System.","description":"This Senate Joint Resolution directs the Office of Child Care Licensing to adopt an electronic record and filing system that will modernize the States child care system. The OCCL must provide a report regarding the adoption of an electronic record and filing system by January 31, 2025 with a plan to implement the system by June 1, 2026.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-05-08","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (Finance) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2024-06-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SJR7/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141326","sponsor":"Kyle Gay"},
{"bill_id":1877172,"bill_number":"SB295","title":"An Act To Amend Title 19 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Special Employment Practices.","description":"This Act strengthens the current practice of obtaining service letters for employment in child care facilities to protect children from workers who have engaged in prior acts that are prohibited by the Office of Child Care Licensing. The Act does all of the following:","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-09-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-09-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB295/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141325","sponsor":"Kyle Gay"},
{"bill_id":1877175,"bill_number":"SB289","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 And Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Energy Conservation.","description":"This Act amends Title 16, Chapter 76 of the Delaware Code relating to energy conservation identified in county and municipal building and plumbing codes. Consistent with codes in other States, including New York, Rhode Island, and Washington, among others, this Act requires as a threshold that counties and municipalities must, at minimum, meet the threshold adopted by the Delaware Energy Office (DEO). The Act authorizes counties and municipalities to go above the threshold adopted by the DEO.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-09-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-09-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB289/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141314","sponsor":"Stephanie Hansen"},
{"bill_id":1877179,"bill_number":"SB290","title":"An Act To Amend Title 7 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Protection Of Wetlands.","description":"This Bill institutes a State nontidal wetlands program and leaves intact the current State tidal wetlands program under Chapter 66 of Title 7. Prior to these amendments, the only regulatory protection of the State's nontidal wetlands was through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the federal Clean Water Act (\"CWA\"). Nontidal (freshwater) wetlands are valuable resources that contribute to the quality of life for all Delawareans and deserve a local program of protection. The State nontidal wetlands program will be more efficient and more responsive than the federal program. The State nontidal wetlands program will cover gaps in federal jurisdiction under the CWA and mitigate the uncertainty surrounding the limits to federal jurisdiction. The bill also makes technical revisions and conforms certain language to existing language in 7 Del. C. Ch. 60, for consistency.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-05-08","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Environment, Energy & Transportation Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2024-05-08","committee":"Environment, Energy & Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB290/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141316","sponsor":"Stephanie Hansen"},
{"bill_id":1877345,"bill_number":"HCR128","title":"Recognizing May 6-10, 2024, As \"teacher Appreciation Week\" In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This resolution recognizes the week of May 6-10, 2024, as Teacher Appreciation Week.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-05-09","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2024-05-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR128/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141319","sponsor":"Kimberly Williams"},
{"bill_id":1877353,"bill_number":"SCR155","title":"Recognizing May 9, 2024, As Delaware Local Government Day In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This Senate Concurrent Resolution recognizes May 9, 2024, as Delaware Local Government Day in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-05-09","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2024-05-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR155/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141311","sponsor":"Nicole Poore"},
{"bill_id":1877364,"bill_number":"HCR127","title":"Commending Cory Hafer Representing The Appoquinimink School District For Being Selected As Delaware's State Teacher Of The Year For 2024 And Commending Each School District's Teacher Of The Year.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution commends the 2024 Delaware State Teacher of the Year, Cory Hafer, and all of the District Teachers of the Year.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-05-09","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2024-05-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR127/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141318","sponsor":"Kimberly Williams"},
{"bill_id":1877374,"bill_number":"HB387","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Disadvantaged Business Enterprises In The State Procurement System.","description":"This Act is the result of a successful pilot project involving disadvantaged business enterprises in State contracts. In 2023, Section 189 of Senate Bill No. 35, as amended by Senate Amendment No. 2, authorized the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to engage in a pilot program to include Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) as part of large public works projects. If an agency elects to award based on best value, this Act allows for projects, valued in excess of $30,000,000, to be scored using DBE usage of at least 10% but no more than 30%. 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":"2024-10-31","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-10-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB387/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141546","sponsor":"William Bush"},
{"bill_id":1877382,"bill_number":"HCR100","title":"Recognizing May 10th As Major George S. Welch Day.","description":"This House Concurrent Resolution recognizes May 10th as Major George S. Welch Day in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-05-14","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2024-05-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR100/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141200","sponsor":"Kerri Harris"},
{"bill_id":1877395,"bill_number":"HR27","title":"Respecting And Honoring All Delaware Mothers On May 12, 2024, Mother's Day.","description":"This House Resolution recognizes Sunday, May 12, 2024, as a very special day for all mothers in the State of Delaware and calls on all Delawareans to reflect on the many selfless acts of their own mothers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-05-09","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2024-05-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HR27/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141315","sponsor":"William Bush"},
{"bill_id":1877403,"bill_number":"HB280","title":"An Act To Amend Titles 11 And 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Civil Asset Forfeiture.","description":"This Act makes several changes to the civil asset forfeiture proceedings of this state.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-08-29","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-08-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB280/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141107","sponsor":"Kimberly Williams"},
{"bill_id":1877413,"bill_number":"HB399","title":"An Act To Amend The Delaware Code Relating To The Creation Of A Department Of Veterans Affairs.","description":"This Act creates a new state-level Department of Veterans Affairs, headed by a cabinet-level Secretary appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. The Department will take over most of the duties currently handled by the Commission on Veterans Affairs and its staff. The Commission will continue in its current form, but under the Department of Veterans Affairs rather than the Department of State, and it will continue to advise on the duties of the Department and make recommendations regarding the welfare of veterans in the State. The Department will assume the assets and liabilities of the Commission and current staff of the Commission will become staff of the Department.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-05-09","last_action":"Amendment HA 1 to HB 399 - Introduced and Placed With Bill","last_action_date":"2024-06-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB399/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141333","sponsor":"William Carson"},
{"bill_id":1877422,"bill_number":"HB389","title":"An Act To Amend Title 28 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Charitable Gaming.","description":"This Substitute for House Bill No. 389, like House Bill No. 389, provides for an annual raffle license that will allow a licensee to hold up to 20 raffle events each year, requires the licensee to notify the Board at least 7 days prior to a raffle event, and requires a report to the Board after a raffle is conducted.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-09-19","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-09-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB389/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141657","sponsor":"William Bush"},
{"bill_id":1877433,"bill_number":"SCR157","title":"Designating May 5  11, 2024, As Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week In Delaware.","description":"This resolution designates May 5-11, 2024, as Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week and encourages anyone experiencing uncontrollable, abnormal, and repetitive movements to consult their healthcare provider regarding their symptoms.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-05-09","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2024-05-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR157/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141328","sponsor":"Nicole Poore"},
{"bill_id":1877439,"bill_number":"HB388","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Clean Indoor Air Act.","description":"This Act updates the Clean Indoor Air Act to include the burning of marijuana or the use of marijuana in an electronic smoking device as a prohibited activity in all the same locations where smoking a tobacco product or using an electronic smoking device is prohibited.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-05-09","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Health & Human Development Committee in House","last_action_date":"2024-05-09","committee":"Health & Human Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB388/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141337","sponsor":"Melissa Minor-Brown"},
{"bill_id":1877453,"bill_number":"SB298","title":"An Act To Amend The Charter Of The Town Of Newport.","description":"This Act amends the Charter of the Town of Newport in the following ways:","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-08-29","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-08-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB298/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141343","sponsor":"Spiros Mantzavinos"},
{"bill_id":1877462,"bill_number":"SB296","title":"An Act To Amend Title 6 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Antitrust.","description":"This Act amends the Delaware Antitrust Act (DAA) (Chapter 21, Title 6 of the Code) to provide indirect purchasers who have been harmed by violations of the Delaware Antitrust Act the ability to sue for damages. Indirect purchasers of a product or service in the chain of distribution are often the ones who bear the burden of any overcharges from antitrust violations such as price-fixing. Direct purchasers and others in the chain of distribution of the affected product or service often have the ability to pass the overcharge through the chain of distribution to end users. This will align Delaware with at least 36 other states which currently allow for a cause of action for damages for indirect purchasers. Often, end users who make purchases in Delaware, primarily Delaware residents and businesses, are excluded from making claims against multimillion dollar settlement funds set up to compensate indirect purchasers for transactions made in other states that do authorize lawsuits for damages for indirect purchasers.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-09-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-09-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB296/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141340","sponsor":"Kyle Gay"},
{"bill_id":1877469,"bill_number":"SB297","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Diversity And Inclusivity In Education.","description":"This Act acknowledges the importance of diversity and inclusivity in education by requiring the Department of Education to update content standards and regulations using a non-exhaustive list of racial, ethnic, and cultural groups.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-09-26","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-09-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB297/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141342","sponsor":"Bryan Townsend"},
{"bill_id":1877476,"bill_number":"SB78","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To School Property Tax Exemptions.","description":"This Act exempts from school property taxes real estate owned by Todmorden Foundation and used for the purposes of affordable housing.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-09-19","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-09-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB78/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141345","sponsor":"Elizabeth Lockman"},
{"bill_id":1877829,"bill_number":"SB299","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Public Officers And Employees.","description":"Under Title 29, Section 5805, no state employee, no state officer, and no private enterprise in which a state employee or state officer has a legal or equitable ownership of more than 10% (more than 1% in the case of a corporation whose stock is regularly traded on an established securities market) shall enter into any contract with the State (other than an employment contract) unless such contract was made or let after public notice and competitive bidding. However, the notice and bidding requirements do not apply to contracts involving $2,000 per year or less, provided that the terms of such contract reflect arms length negotiations. The exemption for contracts involving $2,000 per year or less went into effect in 1991 and has not been raised since. This act raises the exemption from $2,000 to $5,000 to take into account the effects of inflation. This act also deletes language in Section 5805(c) that is out-of-date.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-09-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-09-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB299/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141349","sponsor":"Kyra Hoffner"},
{"bill_id":1877873,"bill_number":"SB300","title":"An Act To Amend Title 6 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Crisis Pregnancy Centers.","description":"This Act requires crisis pregnancy centers in this state to provide notice if the center is not licensed by this state as a medical facility and does not have a licensed medical provider who provides or directly supervises, in person, the provision of services. A violation of this Act is an unlawful practice under § 2513 of Title 6 and a violation of Subchapter II, Chapter 25 of Title 6.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-09-26","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-09-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB300/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141358","sponsor":"Kyle Gay"},
{"bill_id":1877918,"bill_number":"SB286","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Delaware Hispanic Commission.","description":"This Act codifies the Delaware Hispanic Commission (Commission). The Commission was created by former Governor Jack Markell in Executive Order Number 28 to combine and streamline the duties of the former Governors Council on Hispanic Affairs and the former Governors Consortium on Hispanic Affairs. Under the executive order, the Commissions duty is to advise the Governor, the Governors Cabinet, and members of the General Assembly on matters that are important to people of Hispanic descent in Delaware.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-09-26","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-09-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB286/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141348","sponsor":"Laura Sturgeon"},
{"bill_id":1877965,"bill_number":"SB301","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Providing Medication Abortion Prescription Drugs And Emergency Contraception.","description":"Like Senate Bill No. 301, this Act, Senate Substitute No. 1 for Senate Bill No. 301 requires public universities in this state to provide access to medication for the termination of pregnancy and emergency contraception. The medication and contraception must be provided on-site, but consultation to provide them may be performed by a provider at the student health center or by a provider who is associated with a university-contracted external agency. This Act takes effect on July 1, 2025.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-09-26","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-09-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB301/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141572","sponsor":"Kyle Gay"},
{"bill_id":1878186,"bill_number":"HB445","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Reverse Keyword Searches And Court Orders.","description":"Reverse keyword court orders enable the government to obtain technology search data without identifying any specific person as to which there is probable cause to believe they have committed or will imminently commit a crime. The profusion of electronic devices and apps in recent years has allowed recordation of numerous details of citizens everyday lives, that the government should not be permitted to collect and review at will. Such general searches allow the government to sweep in personal information about hundreds or thousands of people who are not suspected of having committed any crime. These searches are an invasion of privacy, have a potentially chilling effect on civil liberties, and sidestep requirements for individualized suspicion that are otherwise required for a lawful search. This Act would prohibit law enforcement and courts from requesting, issuing, or enforcing reverse-keyword court orders and reverse keyword requests. It also creates a private right of action for an individual whose personal information was obtained in violation of this Act and requires the suppression of evidence derived from an unlawful or reverse-keyword search.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-05-14","last_action":"Amendment HA 2 to HB 445 - Introduced and Placed With Bill","last_action_date":"2024-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB445/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141371","sponsor":"Madinah Wilson-Anton"},
{"bill_id":1878189,"bill_number":"HB391","title":"An Act To Amend Title 10, Title 11, And Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Elimination Of Certain Fees.","description":"Delaware relies on fees imposed as surcharges by the criminal legal system to generate revenue for government services. These criminal fees can be an unstable revenue generator, especially when there are recessions, pandemics, or other major economic events. This Act repeals three fees that currently fund videophone systems used by state and local agencies, personnel, equipment, and training expenses related to judicial branch security, and victim notification initiatives. The elimination of these fees was recommended by the Criminal Legal System Imposed Debt Study Group created by House Bill 244, as amended by House Amendment No 2, of the 151st General Assembly, in its December 7, 2023 report. The Criminal Legal System Imposed Debt Study Group also recommended replacement of lost revenue for affected agencies as needed with General Funds. In repealing these fees, the General Assembly intends to eliminate any outstanding balances owed on these fees.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-05-14","last_action":"Assigned to Appropriations Committee in House","last_action_date":"2024-06-13","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB391/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141360","sponsor":"Sherry Dorsey Walker"},
{"bill_id":1878193,"bill_number":"HB392","title":"An Act To Amend Title 3 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Dairy Operation Risk Management Coverage.","description":"The United States Department of Agriculture runs a voluntary program that provides risk management coverage to dairy producers that pays out based on the difference between the national price of milk and the average cost of feed. This Act enables the Delaware Department of Agriculture, subject to the availability of funding, to reimburse eligible dairy operators in the state for the cost of the premium to enroll in the USDA program.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-07-25","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-07-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB392/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141362","sponsor":"William Carson"},
{"bill_id":1878200,"bill_number":"HB394","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Health Planning And Resources Management.","description":"This Act is a result of the Joint Legislative Oversight and Sunset Committee's (\"JLOSC\") review of the Delaware Health Resources Board, which this Act renames the Delaware Health Resources Advisory Board (\"Advisory Board\"). Based on the research, review, and discussion of both the JLOSC and a task force created to assist the JLOSC's research, JLOSC approved recommendations to change the Advisory Board into an advisory council and move the Advisory Board's decision-making authority to the Delaware Health Care Commission's executive director. In addition to those approved recommendations, this Act also implements JLOSC's approval to amend the Advisory Board's statute in the following ways:","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-05-14","last_action":"Assigned to Appropriations Committee in House","last_action_date":"2024-05-22","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB394/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141347","sponsor":"Sherry Dorsey Walker"},
{"bill_id":1878207,"bill_number":"HCR130","title":"Recognizing The Month Of May As The Anniversary Of The Downtown Development District Program.","description":"This Concurrent resolution recognizes the Success of the Downtown Development District (DDD) Program on the tenth anniversary of its establishment.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-05-14","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2024-05-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR130/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141357","sponsor":"Sherry Dorsey Walker"},
{"bill_id":1878214,"bill_number":"HB396","title":"An Act To Amend The Charter Of The Town Of Delmar Relating To Nominations And Elections And The Power To Borrow Money And Issue Bonds.","description":"This Bill amends the Charter of the Town of Delmar in multiple respects. In Section 7 of the Charter, which involves Nominations and Elections, every person over the age of 18 years who has resided in the town for 30 days prior to the election will be permitted to vote in the election, as opposed to the previous six-month residency requirement. The Town of Delmar will also adopt the State's Voter Registration System as the source of its list of registered voters but reserves the right to deny any names from the list of voters who have moved from the Town, no longer own property within the Town, or are otherwise disqualified from voting. Section 24 of the Charter is also amended to raise the permissible bond amount to be authorized via resolution by Town Council from one million to 10 million dollars.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-08-29","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-08-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB396/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141365","sponsor":"Timothy Dukes"},
{"bill_id":1878222,"bill_number":"SCR159","title":"Proclaiming The Month Of May 2024 \"cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month\" In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This Senate Concurrent Resolution proclaims the month of May 2024 \"Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month\" in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-05-14","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2024-05-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR159/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141331","sponsor":"Gerald Hocker"},
{"bill_id":1878229,"bill_number":"HB393","title":"An Act To Amend Title 31 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Adult Protective Services.","description":"This Act is a result of the Joint Legislative Oversight and Sunset Committee's (\"JLOSC\") review of Adult Protective Services (\"APS\"). JLOSC approved recommendations to modify several areas of the APS statute, Chapter 39 of Title 31. Based on the recommendations, this Act does all of the following:","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-11-01","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-11-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB393/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141346","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":1878236,"bill_number":"HB405","title":"An Act To Amend Title 10 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Juvenile Offender Civil Citation Program.","description":"This Act removes the requirement that a juvenile can only be referred to the the Juvenile Offender Civil Citation Program a second or subsequent time if the juveniles prior referral was for a different offense than the second referral, allowing a juvenile to be referred for the same offense if the juvenile is otherwise qualified.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-08-02","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-08-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB405/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141374","sponsor":"Debra Heffernan"},
{"bill_id":1878239,"bill_number":"SCR164","title":"Designating May 16, 2024, As Global Accessibility Awareness Day In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This resolution designates May 16, 2024, as \"Global Accessibility Awareness Day\" in the State of Delaware, affirms the importance of making the internet and technology accessible to all, and encourages expanded efforts to keep Delaware residents properly informed about the need for equitable digital access and inclusion.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-05-14","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2024-05-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR164/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141363","sponsor":"Russ Huxtable"},
{"bill_id":1878260,"bill_number":"SB303","title":"An Act Proposing An Amendment To Article 1 Of The Delaware Constitution Relating To Hunting, Fishing, And Trapping.","description":"This Act is the first leg of a constitutional amendment to establish the right to hunt and fish in Delaware. Twenty-one other states have preserved the rights of their citizens to hunt, fish, or trap wildlife. This Act is modeled after the constitutional provisions of Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, and Tennessee.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-05-14","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Executive Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2024-05-14","committee":"Executive","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB303/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141369","sponsor":"David Wilson"},
{"bill_id":1878280,"bill_number":"SB302","title":"An Act To Amend Title 4 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Brewery-pubs.","description":"This Act allows a licensed brewery-pub located within the premises of a public golf courses to apply to the Commissioner for a license to sell alcoholic beverages to patrons of the golf course if the brewery-pub and public golf course share common ownership.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-07-17","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-07-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB302/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141368","sponsor":"David Wilson"},
{"bill_id":1878466,"bill_number":"HB397","title":"An Act To Amend Title 17 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Establishment Of Department Of Transportation Ownership Of Abandoned Land Encumbered By The Departments Right-of-way Easements.","description":"The purpose of this Act is to reduce the cost to the State in addressing ownership of land encumbered by public right-of-way permanent easements when the land has been abandoned by a prior owner and a current owner cannot be located. This Act will allow the Department, in the name of the State, to obtain fee simple ownership of land encumbered by right-of-ways, previously conveyed to the Department by permanent easement, when such right-of-ways are part of a current Department project. This Act requires the Department to promulgate regulations to establish the procedures for establishing that the land has been abandoned and for recording its fee simple ownership of the land.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-07-17","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-07-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB397/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141386","sponsor":"Sean Matthews"},
{"bill_id":1878484,"bill_number":"HCR132","title":"Recognizing May 18, 2024, As \"armed Forces Day\".","description":"This Concurrent Resolution recognizes May 18, 2024, as Armed Forces Day in Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-05-15","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2024-05-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR132/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141381","sponsor":"William Carson"},
{"bill_id":1878503,"bill_number":"HB398","title":"An Act To Amend The Charter Of The City Of Seaford Relating To Fire Department Appropriations.","description":"This Act amends the City of Seaford Charter to remove the section regarding Fire Department Appropriations, specifically, the City Council's authority to set aside or appropriate up to ten percent of real estate taxes to provide for and maintain the equipment of the Seaford Volunteer Fire Department. It also removes the obligation of the President of the Fire Department to submit an annual report to the City Council.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-10-09","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-10-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB398/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141393","sponsor":"Daniel Short"},
{"bill_id":1878523,"bill_number":"HCR126","title":"Recognizing The Month Of May 2024 As Mental Health Awareness Month.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution recognizes the month of May 2024 as Mental Health Awareness Month.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-05-15","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2024-05-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR126/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141306","sponsor":"Valerie Longhurst"},
{"bill_id":1878537,"bill_number":"HCR131","title":"Recognizing May 15, 2024, As Youth Prevention Day In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This House Concurrent Resolution designates May 15, 2024, as Youth Prevention Day in the state of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-05-15","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2024-05-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR131/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141387","sponsor":"Nnamdi Chukwuocha"},
{"bill_id":1878553,"bill_number":"HCR133","title":"Designating The Week Of May 12 To May 18 As \"national Skilled Nursing Care Week\" In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This resolution designates May 12-18 as National Skilled Nursing Care Week in Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-05-15","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2024-05-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR133/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141389","sponsor":"Valerie Jones Giltner"},
{"bill_id":1878602,"bill_number":"SB304","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Regulatory Provisions For Nonacademic Training And Related Resources.","description":"This Act makes changes to nonacademic training requirements for school district and charter school personnel to help ensure that mandatory trainings are relevant to student needs and based on best practices. While nonacademic mandatory trainings are essential to addressing critical issues facing Delaware students, school personnel have expressed concerns related to the time burden and relevance of required trainings. Streamlining and modernizing such trainings could enhance their effectiveness and allow school personnel to spend more time meeting the needs of students. To that end, this Act makes the following changes to nonacademic training requirements for school district and charter school personnel:","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-07-17","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-07-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB304/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141468","sponsor":"Laura Sturgeon"},
{"bill_id":1878813,"bill_number":"HB422","title":"An Act To Amend Title 7 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Environmental Permits In Overburdened Communities.","description":"This Act defines certain facilities which will require an applicant seeking a permit for a new facility, or expansion of an existing facility, or renewal of an existing permit, located in an overburdened community, as defined in the Act, to provide an environmental justice impact report. Facility includes the following commercial, municipal, or industrial businesses located in, or within, a ½ mile radius of an overburdened community: (1) manufacturers of animal food, meat, seafood, tobacco, manufactured homes, chemicals, cement, asphalt, ready-mix concrete, primary metal, nonmetallic mineral products, ammunition or transport equipment; (2) manufacturers of fossil or bio-based fuels, distillates, chemicals and pharmaceuticals; or industrial scale storage of such materials; (3) pulp, paper, paperboard and sawmills; (4) commercial rail, port or water freight docks; (5) landfills, transfer stations, resource recovery, scrap metal or recycle centers or compost operators; (6) warehouses, and distribution, trucking and logistic centers larger than 75,000 square feet; (7) industrial or municipal sewage treatment centers, animal waste management or processing operations and sludge processors; (8) large, concentrated animal feeding operations, as defined by the size threshold in the federal Clean Water Act, regardless of their discharge status; (9) energy generators, as defined in §1001 of Title 26; (10) medical waste incinerators (with the exception of those attendant to a hospital or university intended to process self-generated medical waste); and (11) commercial, municipal, or industrial projects or installations that are not listed in (1) through (10) that are similar in scale, and that currently contribute or upon permit approval would contribute to the cumulative pollution in an overburdened community, which are identified by the Department in conjunction with the Environmental Justice Board.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-05-16","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Natural Resources & Energy Committee in House","last_action_date":"2024-05-16","committee":"Natural Resources & Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB422/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141400","sponsor":"Kendra Johnson"},
{"bill_id":1878821,"bill_number":"HB403","title":"An Act To Amend Title 9 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Assessment Functions In All County Governments.","description":"This Act transfers the sections pertaining to assessment functions and the New Castle County Board of Assessment Review from the subchapter governing the functions of the Department of Land Use to the subchapter governing the functions of the Department of Administration and updates reference to the Department of Land Use to the Office of Finance in Chapter 83 of Title 9. It changes the New Castle County Board of Assessment Review from 8 members appointed by New Castle County Council and 1 member appointed by the County Executive, with the advice and consent of County Council, to 8 regular members and 3 alternate members appointed by New Castle County Council and 1 regular member appointed by the County Executive, with the advice and consent of County Council.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-09-19","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-09-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB403/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141409","sponsor":"Peter Schwartzkopf"},
{"bill_id":1878830,"bill_number":"SCR166","title":"Marking May 17, 2024, As The 70th Anniversary Of Brown V. Board Of Education Of Topeka, And Commemorating Delawares Part In That Landmark Case.","description":"This resolution marks May 17, 2024, as the 70th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Courts landmark decision in the Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka case and honors the courage and fortitude of all who sparked the action leading to the Bulah v. Gebhart and Belton v. Gebhart cases in Delaware. It also recognizes that the work against institutional racism must be continued by all Delawareans.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-05-16","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2024-05-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR166/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141373","sponsor":"Marie Pinkney"},
{"bill_id":1878841,"bill_number":"HB402","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To County Building Codes.","description":"This Act requires new schools and state buildings over 50,000 square feet to meet certain requirements to ensure that the building's roof is able to support solar energy infrastructure.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-09-05","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-09-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB402/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141402","sponsor":"William Bush"},
{"bill_id":1878849,"bill_number":"SCR165","title":"Proclaiming The Month Of May 2024 As \"community Action Month\" In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This Senate Concurrent Resolution proclaims the month of May 2024 as \"Community Action Month\" in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-05-16","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2024-05-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR165/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141370","sponsor":"Brian Pettyjohn"},
{"bill_id":1878860,"bill_number":"SCR158","title":"Proclaiming May 16, 2024, As Home Care Advocacy Day In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution proclaims May 16, 2024, as \"Home Care Advocacy Day\" in Delaware to recognize the dedication and hard work of caregivers, to emphasize the critical importance of access to quality home care services for Delawares aging residents to live independently and age with dignity, and to advocate for policies and resources that support the delivery of high-quality, person-centered care in the home setting.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-05-16","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2024-05-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR158/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141330","sponsor":"Kyra Hoffner"},
{"bill_id":1878868,"bill_number":"SCR161","title":"Designating The Week Of May 13-17, 2024, As \"charter Schools Week\" In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This Senate Concurrent Resolution designates the week of May 13-17, 2024, as \"Charter Schools Week\" in the State of Delaware and commends Delaware's public charter schools for their efforts in educating Delaware students.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-05-16","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2024-05-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR161/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141336","sponsor":"Brian Pettyjohn"},
{"bill_id":1878877,"bill_number":"HB401","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Lead Screening Or Test Results.","description":"This Act amends Section 2603 of Title 16 to require the Division of Public Health to provide the results of lead screenings or tests to school nurses and require contracts or computer upgrades to include lead results.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-07-17","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-07-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB401/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141398","sponsor":"Larry Lambert"},
{"bill_id":1878888,"bill_number":"HB375","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Payment Of Premium Or Subscription Charges By Eligible Pensioners.","description":"This Act implements a recommendation from the December 31, 2023, Report of the Retiree Healthcare Benefits Advisory Subcommittee. Under this Act, the amount of the premium for a health-care insurance plan that this State will pay on behalf of eligible pensioners who were first employed as a regular officer or employee on or after January 1, 2025, and who are not subject to mandatory retirement, is changed as follows:","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-09-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-09-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB375/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141405","sponsor":"Paul Baumbach"},
{"bill_id":1878897,"bill_number":"HB408","title":"An Act To Amend Title 4 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Marijuana Conversion Licenses.","description":"This Act creates a temporary conversion license for existing medical marijuana compassion centers to operate for recreational marijuana purposes, and sets forth requirements to obtain a conversion license and to operate under such a license. This Act also specifies that conversion licenses may not be issued after November 1, 2024 and expire after 48 months, at which time the license may be renewed as an open license.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-07-17","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-07-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB408/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141410","sponsor":"Edward Osienski"},
{"bill_id":1878907,"bill_number":"HB376","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To State Health Care Insurance.","description":"This Act implements a recommendation from the December 31, 2023, Report of the Retiree Healthcare Benefits Advisory Subcommittee. Under this Act, the state group health insurance program must include a pensioner coordination of benefits policy for eligible pensioners who were first employed by the State on or after January 1, 2015, and are eligible for health care coverage through their employer that is not through a plan under Chapter 52 of Title 29. The new pensioner coordination of benefits policy begins July 1, 2027, and must be comparable to the exiting coordination of benefits policy for the spouse of a state group health insurance program participant who is eligible for health care coverage through the spouse's own employer. This Act also codifies the existing spousal coordination of benefits policies for the state group health insurance program.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-09-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-09-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB376/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141406","sponsor":"Paul Baumbach"},
{"bill_id":1878916,"bill_number":"HCR135","title":"Recognizing May 16, 2024, As Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated Day.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution recognizes May 16, 2024, as Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated Day, or Z Phi B Day at the Capitol in Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-05-16","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2024-05-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR135/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141388","sponsor":"Sherry Dorsey Walker"},
{"bill_id":1878924,"bill_number":"HB404","title":"An Act To Amend Title 3 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Lyme Disease.","description":"To address the significant spread and impact of Lyme Disease in Delaware, this bill creates a Lyme Disease intervention fund. The fund shall be overseen by the Department of Agriculture and shall have the goal of reducing the prevalence of Lyme disease and potential for contracting Lyme disease on State owned lands. The Department shall investigate the best ways to do that, focusing on ones that are the most effective, environmentally sensitive, and innovative. The Department of Agriculture will coordinate its efforts in the administration of the fund with the Division of Public Health and the Department of Natural Resources. The Joint Finance Committee shall determine the yearly amount of the fund.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-10-23","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-10-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB404/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141404","sponsor":"William Carson"},
{"bill_id":1878935,"bill_number":"HB377","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To State Health Care Insurance.","description":"This Act implements a recommendation from the December 31, 2023, Report of the Retiree Healthcare Benefits Advisory Subcommittee (RHBAS). Under this Act, the State must continue to offer eligible pensioners first employed by the State as a regular officer or employee (first employed) before January 1, 2025, a plan that is comparable to the current Special Medicfill Medicare Supplement plan. However, for eligible pensioners first employed on or after January 1, 2025, the State may offer different Medicare supplement plans that are not high deductible plans.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-10-01","last_action":"Enact w/o Sign by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-10-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB377/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141407","sponsor":"Paul Baumbach"},
{"bill_id":1878943,"bill_number":"HB400","title":"An Act To Amend Title 15 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Primary Elections.","description":"This Act 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, as have the dates for notice of filing fees and background checks. 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. This Act is applicable to all primary elections after December 31, 2025.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-06-18","last_action":"Assigned to Executive Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2024-06-18","committee":"Executive","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB400/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141403","sponsor":"Stephanie Bolden"},
{"bill_id":1878955,"bill_number":"HB407","title":"An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Licensed Transporters.","description":"This Act establishes an application process, policies, procedures, operational instructions, and requirements for licensed transporters to obtain and use transporter license plates when transporting vehicles.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-07-17","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-07-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB407/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141408","sponsor":"Sean Matthews"},
{"bill_id":1878965,"bill_number":"HB406","title":"An Act To Amend Title 4 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Alcoholic Liquors.","description":"This bill grants the Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Enforcement the ability to enter into offers in compromise with importers to resolve alleged violations of Title 4 and Office of the Delaware Alcoholic Beverage Control Commissioner Rules. Currently, the federal Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) and eleven states plus the District of Columbia utilize offers in compromise.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-05-16","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce) in House with 8 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2024-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB406/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141401","sponsor":"Peter Schwartzkopf"},
{"bill_id":1878974,"bill_number":"HCR134","title":"Designating May As National Critical Care Awareness And Recognition Month.","description":"This House Concurrent Resolution designates May as National Critical Care Awareness and Recognition Month in the state of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-05-16","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2024-05-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR134/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141392","sponsor":"Krista Griffith"},
{"bill_id":1878980,"bill_number":"SCR156","title":"Requesting The Division Of Medicaid And Medical Assistance To Issue A Report Assessing Home Care In Delaware.","description":"This resolution requests the Division of Medicaid and Medical Assistance to study and issue a report assessing the home care industry in Delaware. The DMMA is requested to use specified home care codes for their report and conduct various analyses. The DMMA is requested to make their report available for the public.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-05-16","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2024-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR156/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141309","sponsor":"Kyra Hoffner"},
{"bill_id":1878994,"bill_number":"SB305","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Early Childhood Education.","description":"This Act streamlines and modernizes the State Early Childhood Education Program in § 3001 of Title 14, also referred to as State-funded early care and education, as follows:","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-09-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-09-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB305/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141411","sponsor":"Laura Sturgeon"},
{"bill_id":1879040,"bill_number":"SB307","title":"An Act To Amend Title 19 And Title 29 Relating To Prevailing Wage And Custom Fabrication.","description":"This substitute bill for Senate Bill No. 307 clarifies the meaning of custom fabrication as first defined in Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill No. 102 in the 152nd General Assembly. That substitute bill modified the relationship between custom fabrication and the prevailing wage.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-09-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-09-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB307/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141450","sponsor":"Bryan Townsend"},
{"bill_id":1879087,"bill_number":"SB306","title":"An Act To Amend Title 19 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Workplace Safety Program.","description":"This Act makes technical changes and updates to the Delaware workplace safety program. Under current law, qualifying employers who pay $3,161 or more in annual workers' compensation premiums may be eligible for lower insurance premiums under the workplace safety program. The Act changes that criteria to employers who currently qualify for the uniform experience rating plan as approved by the Insurance Commissioner or who otherwise qualify for the program pursuant to parameters set by the Insurance Commissioner by regulation. In addition, the Act provides that in determining safety credits for a qualified employer that was not experience-rated in the policy period expiring immediately prior to application of the safety credit, the formula for calculating safety credits will incorporate amounts determined by the Insurance Commissioner by regulation.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-07-17","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-07-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB306/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141415","sponsor":"Nicole Poore"},
{"bill_id":1879130,"bill_number":"SB308","title":"An Act To Amend Title 5 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Uniform Special Deposits Act.","description":"This Act adopts the Uniform Special Deposits Act (the Act) authored by the Uniform Law Commission. The Uniform Law Commission provides states with non-partisan, well-conceived and well-drafted legislation that brings clarity and stability to critical areas of state statutory law. The Act was adopted by the Uniform Law Commission in October 2023 and has been adopted in 2 states and introduced in 3 other states.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-09-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-09-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB308/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141419","sponsor":"Kyle Gay"},
{"bill_id":1879131,"bill_number":"SB309","title":"An Act To Amend Title 12 And Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Health-care Decisions.","description":"This Act adopts the Uniform Health-Care Decisions Act of 2023 (UHCDA 2023) to supersede the Uniform Health-Care Decisions Act of 1993, which Delaware enacted in 1996. The UHCDA 2023 was authored by the Uniform Law Commission (ULC) and was developed in a multiyear collaborative and non-partisan process to modernize and expand on the 1993 version of the act.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-09-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-09-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB309/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141421","sponsor":"Kyle Gay"},
{"bill_id":1879636,"bill_number":"SB310","title":"An Act To Amend Title 25 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Manufactured Home Title Transfers.","description":"This Act updates the procedures governing the transfer of a manufactured home located in a manufactured home community in order to provide a clearer process and reduce ambiguities that allowed some community owners to prevent the transfer of a lease or a home as well as prevent family members from inheriting the investment made by a deceased family member in a home.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-05-20","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Housing & Land Use Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2024-05-20","committee":"Housing & Land Use","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB310/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141430","sponsor":"Kyra Hoffner"},
{"bill_id":1879736,"bill_number":"HB415","title":"An Act To Amend Title 6 And Title 31 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Individuals Who Are Experiencing Homelessness.","description":"This Act ensures that all individuals, regardless of housing status, have equal opportunity to live in decent, safe, sanitary, and healthful accommodations and enjoy equality of opportunities. To that end, this Act sets forth the rights of individuals experiencing homelessness, many of which are existing constitutional rights, and creates a process by which the State Human and Civil Rights Commission and the Division of Human and Civil Rights may accept and investigate complaints of discriminatory treatment, attempt conciliation, and refer enforcement actions to law enforcement Internal Affairs if necessary. These entities already exist and administer Delawares Fair Housing and Equal Accommodations laws. This act is intended to prohibit discrimination on the sole basis that one is experiencing homelessness. It does not give preferential treatment to those experiencing homelessness, but merely prohibits discriminatory treatment.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-05-21","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Judiciary Committee in House","last_action_date":"2024-05-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB415/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141445","sponsor":"Sophie Phillips"},
{"bill_id":1879743,"bill_number":"SCR169","title":"Recognizing May 22, 2024 As National Maritime Day.","description":"This resolution recognizes May 22, 2024, as National Maritime Day in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-05-21","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2024-05-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR169/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141439","sponsor":"Russ Huxtable"},
{"bill_id":1879748,"bill_number":"HB410","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Establishing The Legislative Hall Art And History Advisory Commission.","description":"Section 1 of this Act establishes the Legislative Hall Art and History Advisory Commission (\"Commission\"). The Commission is established to advise and make recommendations to Legislative Council regarding art, monuments, and historical exhibits to be displayed in Legislative Hall or on the grounds of Legislative Hall.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-10-09","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-10-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB410/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141426","sponsor":"Valerie Longhurst"},
{"bill_id":1879753,"bill_number":"HB413","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Police Officer Arrest Powers.","description":"This Act provides enhanced statewide jurisdiction for police officers, including county and municipal police officers. Specifically, this Act does the following:","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-05-21","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Judiciary Committee in House","last_action_date":"2024-05-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB413/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141423","sponsor":"Lyndon Yearick"},
{"bill_id":1879760,"bill_number":"HCR137","title":"Recognizing May 2024 As \"foster Care Month\" In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This concurrent resolution recognizes May 2024 as \"Foster Care Month\" in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-05-21","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2024-05-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR137/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141431","sponsor":"Krista Griffith"},
{"bill_id":1879767,"bill_number":"HB412","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Law Enforcement Officer Privacy.","description":"Like Chapter 19 of Title 10, covering judicial officers, and a similar provision pending for correctional officers, this Act allows law enforcement officers to submit a written request that their personal information not be publicly released. The written request may be submitted directly by a law enforcement officer to a person or government agency or the law enforcement agency employing the officer may submit a written request on behalf of the officer.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-05-21","last_action":"Amendment HA 1 to HB 412 - Introduced and Placed With Bill","last_action_date":"2024-06-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB412/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141422","sponsor":"Lyndon Yearick"},
{"bill_id":1879771,"bill_number":"HCR136","title":"Proclaiming The Week Of May 19th Through May 25, 2024, As Delaware Grown Week.","description":"This concurrent resolution proclaims the week of May 19-25, 2024, Delaware Grown Week. Ten years ago, the General Assembly first partnered with the Delaware Department of Agriculture to establish this annual observation to facilitate better, healthier relationships between Delaware farmers and local consumers. Delaware Grown Week is celebrated annually, the third full week of May. Successful passage of this resolution will continue this worthy collaboration.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-05-21","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2024-05-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR136/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141425","sponsor":"Lyndon Yearick"},
{"bill_id":1879778,"bill_number":"SCR168","title":"Designating May 21, 2024, As Wastewater Management And Drinking Water Management Professionals' Day In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This Senate Concurrent Resolution designates May 21, 2024, as \"Wastewater Management and Drinking Water Management Professionals Day\" in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-05-21","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2024-05-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR168/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141429","sponsor":"Brian Pettyjohn"},
{"bill_id":1879783,"bill_number":"HB409","title":"An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Unique Vehicles.","description":"This Act defines a Unique vehicle as one not manufactured to meet all Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) in effect for the model year in which it was manufactured or which does not meet the requirements of the Division of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) emissions inspection program. It identifies the requirements for those vehicles to be titled, registered, and branded for operation within this State.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-07-17","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-07-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB409/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141434","sponsor":"Sean Matthews"},
{"bill_id":1879786,"bill_number":"HCR129","title":"Recognizing The Historic Sacrifices And Ongoing Contributions Of Delawares Direct Support Professionals Serving Vulnerable Adults With Intellectual/developmental Disabilities.","description":"This resolution recognizes the importance and expertise of Direct Support Professionals to the State of Delaware on the occasion of May 21st as Direct Support Professional Advocacy Day, co-sponsored by the Ability Network of Delaware A Team Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-05-21","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2024-05-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR129/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141433","sponsor":"Kendra Johnson"},
{"bill_id":1879789,"bill_number":"SB311","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Education.","description":"This bill creates new subsections in Section 507(c) of Title 14 of the Delaware Code to define the licensure and certification requirements more clearly within Chapter 5 of Title 14 and provides the ability for charter schools to hire the administrators that they deem beneficial to the success of the schools education program and the needs of students and staff. To that end, the bill defines Instructional Administrator and Non-instructional Administrator at a charter school. The bill clarifies that all Instructional Administrators at charter schools must be licensed and certified as administrators while Non-instructional Administrators do not. The bill also exempts the charter school administrator who reports directly to the Charter Board of Directors from the licensure and certification requirement and allows a charter school to request permission from the charter authorizer to hire an additional unlicensed and uncertified administrator.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-09-19","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-09-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB311/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141448","sponsor":"David Sokola"},
{"bill_id":1879815,"bill_number":"SB312","title":"An Act To Amend Title 10 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Uniform Public Expression Protection Act.","description":"This Act adopts the Uniform Public Expression Protection Act (\"the Act\") authored by the Uniform Law Commission. The Uniform Law Commission provides states with non-partisan, well-conceived and well-drafted legislation that brings clarity and stability to critical areas of state statutory law. The Act was adopted by the Uniform Law Commission in October 2020 and has been adopted in 7 states, including New Jersey, and is currently pending in 9 states, including Pennsylvania.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-05-21","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in Senate with 3 Favorable, 1 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2024-06-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB312/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141451","sponsor":"Kyle Gay"},
{"bill_id":1879944,"bill_number":"HCR139","title":"Recognizing The Month Of June As National Homeownership Month In Delaware.","description":"This resolution recognizes June 2024 as National Homeownership Month in Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-05-22","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2024-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR139/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141435","sponsor":"Kendra Johnson"},
{"bill_id":1879955,"bill_number":"HCR142","title":"Recognizing The Nonprofits Of Delaware For Supporting The State And The Critical Resources They Provide To Delawareans.","description":"This House Concurrent Resolution recognizes the nonprofits of Delaware for supporting the State and the critical resources they provide to Delawareans.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-05-22","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2024-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR142/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141460","sponsor":"Valerie Longhurst"},
{"bill_id":1879968,"bill_number":"HB416","title":"An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Low-speed Vehicles.","description":"This Act raises the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of a low-speed vehicle from less than 2,500 pounds to 3,000 pounds or less.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-09-19","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-09-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB416/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141462","sponsor":"Timothy Dukes"},
{"bill_id":1879976,"bill_number":"HB417","title":"An Act To Amend Title 10 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Statute Of Limitations For Civil Claims Based On Sexual Abuse Of A Minor.","description":"Survivors of child sexual abuse that occurred in this State who have been barred from filing suit against their abusers by virtue of the expiration of the former civil statute of limitations, shall be permitted to file those claims in the Superior Court of this State at any time. This is intended to apply retroactively.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-06-26","last_action":"Laid On Table in Senate","last_action_date":"2024-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB417/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141461","sponsor":"Timothy Dukes"},
{"bill_id":1879986,"bill_number":"HCR140","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":"2024-05-22","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2024-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR140/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141449","sponsor":"Valerie Longhurst"},
{"bill_id":1879997,"bill_number":"HCR141","title":"Recognizing May 29th As De529 Day.","description":"This concurrent resolution recognizes May 29th as DE529 Day.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-05-22","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2024-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR141/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141458","sponsor":"Krista Griffith"},
{"bill_id":1880007,"bill_number":"HCR143","title":"Condemning Forced Organ Harvesting Practices In The Peoples Republic Of China.","description":"This resolution calls on the General Assembly to encourage the Delaware medical community to educate the citizens of Delaware about the forced organ harvesting that occurs in China, in the event they decide to travel to China for an expedited transplant.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-05-22","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2024-06-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR143/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141428","sponsor":"Michael Ramone"},
{"bill_id":1880132,"bill_number":"SCR170","title":"Commending The Food Bank Of Delaware And Its Network Of Program Partners For Its Contribution To The State Of Delaware.","description":"This Senate Concurrent 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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-05-23","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2024-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR170/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141470","sponsor":"David Wilson"},
{"bill_id":1880137,"bill_number":"SCR171","title":"Honoring The National Conference Of State Legislatures As It Prepares To Mark The 50th Anniversary Of Its Establishment In 1975.","description":"This Senate Concurrent Resolution honors the National Conference of State Legislatures, and its members, leadership, and staff, past and present, for its outstanding work as it prepares to mark 50 years of service to the Delaware General Assembly and the legislatures of other U.S. states, territories, and commonwealths.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-05-23","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2024-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR171/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141467","sponsor":"David Sokola"},
{"bill_id":1880141,"bill_number":"HB418","title":"An Act To Amend The Charter Of The Town Of Laurel Relating To Collection Of Annual Taxes And Enumeration Of Powers.","description":"This Act amends the Town of Laurel Charter to allow for an increase in the permitted late fee charged for unpaid taxes from three percent (3%) to five percent (5%) per annum for each month such taxes remain unpaid.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-08-29","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-08-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB418/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141466","sponsor":"Timothy Dukes"},
{"bill_id":1880146,"bill_number":"SCR163","title":"Designating May 27, 2024, As Brain Cancer Awareness Day In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution designates May 27, 2024, as Brain Cancer Awareness Day in the State of Delaware. Brain Cancer Awareness Day brings attention to the experiences of individuals affected by brain cancer and empowers them to share their stories, which helps overcome stigmas, corrects misconceptions, fosters a supportive community for patients and their families, and helps patients and caregivers to navigate their journey with greater knowledge and support by sharing resources, support networks, and information about available services. Brain Cancer Awareness Day is critical to educating the public about brain cancer and to supporting research funding for effective brain cancer treatments including targeted therapies, immunotherapies, and ultimately a cure.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-05-23","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2024-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR163/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141356","sponsor":"Kyra Hoffner"},
{"bill_id":1880150,"bill_number":"SCR160","title":"Designating The Month Of May 2024 As \"lyme Disease Awareness Month\" In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This Senate Concurrent Resolution designates the month of May 2024 as \"Lyme Disease Awareness Month\" in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-05-23","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2024-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR160/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141334","sponsor":"Brian Pettyjohn"},
{"bill_id":1880154,"bill_number":"HB425","title":"An Act To Amend Titles 4 And 16 Relating To Medical Marijuana.","description":"This Act moves the Office of Medical Marijuana, which is currently under the Department of Health and Social Services to the Office of the Marijuana Commissioner within the Department of Safety and Homeland Security. Under this Act, the Marijuana Commissioner, rather than DHSS, will be responsible for administering the Delaware Medical Marijuana Act, which includes the following tasks: (1) Registration and certification of safety compliance facilities and compassion centers; (2) Issuance of registry identification cards; (3) Registration of qualifying patients and designated caregivers; and (4) Updating rules and regulations under the Delaware Medical Marijuana Act.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-07-17","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-07-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB425/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141474","sponsor":"Edward Osienski"},
{"bill_id":1880156,"bill_number":"HR28","title":"Recognizing The Last Monday Of May As Memorial Day.","description":"This resolution recognizes the last Monday of May as Memorial Day.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-05-23","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2024-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HR28/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141181","sponsor":"Bryan Shupe"},
{"bill_id":1880162,"bill_number":"HB419","title":"An Act To Amend Title 13 Of The Delaware Code Relating To New Luggage For Children In The Custody Of The Department Of Services For Children, Youth, And Their Families.","description":"This Act requires the Department of Services for Children, Youth, and Their Families (DSCYF) to provide new luggage to children in foster care to use for the transportation of their personal belongings when entering custody, moving from one placement to another, or exiting custody, and makes clear that disposable bags and trash bags may not be used for these purposes. It requires the Department to establish and maintain an inventory of new luggage for this purpose. The Department must annually provide a report containing a current accounting of supply inventory and inventory management procedures.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-10-09","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-10-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB419/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141476","sponsor":"Debra Heffernan"},
{"bill_id":1880164,"bill_number":"HB414","title":"An Act To Amend The Charter Of The Town Of Frankford Relating To Taxation.","description":"This Bill amends the Charter of the Town of Frankford. In Section 15 of the Charter, it allows the town of Frankford to levy a Real Estate Transfer Tax up to one and a half percent of the sale price, as opposed to the current provision, which allows for one percent of the sale price.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-10-09","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-10-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB414/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141465","sponsor":"Richard Collins"},
{"bill_id":1880168,"bill_number":"SCR172","title":"Recognizing May 23, 2024, As Stop The Bleed Day In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This resolution recognizes May 23, 2024, as Stop the Bleed Day in Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-05-23","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2024-06-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR172/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141478","sponsor":"Marie Pinkney"},
{"bill_id":1880173,"bill_number":"HCR138","title":"Recognizing May 2024 As Stroke Awareness Month In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This House Concurrent Resolution recognizes the month of May as Stroke Awareness Month in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-05-23","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2024-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR138/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141459","sponsor":"Stell Parker Selby"},
{"bill_id":1880178,"bill_number":"HCR144","title":"Recognizing The 80th Anniversary Of The Allied Landing At Normandy During World War Ii.","description":"This resolution recognizes June 6, 2024 as the 80th anniversary of D-Day, when the Allied Troops landed at Normandy during WWII.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-05-23","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2024-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR144/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141179","sponsor":"Bryan Shupe"},
{"bill_id":1880208,"bill_number":"SB313","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 § 122. New § 122(18) sets forth certain types of provisions that may be included in contracts between a corporation and its current or prospective stockholders or beneficial owners of its stock, even if those provisions are not set forth in, or referenced as a fact ascertainable in, the certificate of incorporation pursuant to § 141(a). The Court of Chancery recently observed that [t]he expansive use of stockholder agreements suggests that greater statutory guidance may be beneficial[.] West Palm Beach Firefighters Pension Fund v. Moelis & Company, 2024 WL 747180 (Del. Ch. Feb. 23, 2024) at n.272. Accordingly, new § 122(18) specifically authorizes a corporation to enter into contracts with one or more of its stockholders or beneficial owners of its stock, for such minimum consideration as approved by its board of directors, and provides a non-exclusive list of contract provisions by which a corporation may agree to:","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-07-17","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-07-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB313/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141480","sponsor":"Bryan Townsend"},
{"bill_id":1880351,"bill_number":"SB314","title":"An Act To Amend Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Board Of Social Work Examiners.","description":"This Act removes supervision from the scope of practice of a masters social worker. This Act also prohibits a masters social worker from providing supervision to a licensed clinical social worker applicant. The Board of Social Work Examiners (Board) determined that a masters social worker lacks the education and experience needed to provide clinical supervision. Under this Act, an applicant for licensure as a licensed clinical social worker may still obtain supervision from a licensed psychologist or licensed psychiatrist where a licensed clinical social worker is not available, under the Boards rules and regulations.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-09-26","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-09-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB314/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141481","sponsor":"Marie Pinkney"},
{"bill_id":1881738,"bill_number":"SB318","title":"An Act To Amend Title 3, Chapter 22 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Delaware Nutrient Management Commission.","description":"This bill enables the Delaware Nutrient Management Commission to regulate the application of nutrients to turf by commercial nutrient handlers. The law excludes athletic fields, golf courses, and land used in the production for sale of sod or seed and only applies to commercial nutrient handlers who are paid to apply such nutrients. This bill decreases the threshold of serviced acreage for which commercial nutrient handlers would need a certification to apply nutrients to turf. Allowing the Commission to oversee such conduct will further ensure that Delawares waterways are continually improved and maintained to meet or exceed federally mandated water quality standards, in the interest of the overall public welfare.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-09-26","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-09-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB318/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141501","sponsor":"Russ Huxtable"},
{"bill_id":1881742,"bill_number":"HB438","title":"An Act To Amend Titles 13 And 19 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Family And Medical Leave Insurance Program.","description":"This Act makes changes to the Paid Family and Medical Leave Program. It removes the employer as the party responsible for making eligibility determinations and claims decisions and instead reallocates this responsibility to the Department of Labor and gives the Department authority to enter into contracts with other entities to review and adjudicate claims for benefits.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-06-06","last_action":"Assigned to Appropriations Committee in House","last_action_date":"2024-06-25","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB438/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141515","sponsor":"Debra Heffernan"},
{"bill_id":1881746,"bill_number":"HB444","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The State Cocktail.","description":"This Act designates the Orange Crush as the State cocktail.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-08-09","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-08-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB444/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141510","sponsor":"Peter Schwartzkopf"},
{"bill_id":1881749,"bill_number":"HB439","title":"An Act To Amend Titles 6 And 25 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Housing Status Discrimination In Housing And Property.","description":"Delaware law prohibits discrimination on the basis of protected characteristics in housing and property transactions. This Act would add \"housing status\" as a protected characteristic.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-09-26","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-09-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB439/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141517","sponsor":"Sophie Phillips"},
{"bill_id":1881753,"bill_number":"HB441","title":"An Act To Amend Title 18, Title 24, Title 29, And Title 31 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Insurance Coverage For Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, And Neuromuscular Massage Therapy.","description":"This Act encourages patients to choose physical therapy, occupational therapy, and neuromuscular massage therapy as a safe alternative to opioid use for managing acute and chronic pain by doing the following:","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-06-06","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce Committee in House","last_action_date":"2024-06-06","committee":"Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB441/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141519","sponsor":"Larry Lambert"},
{"bill_id":1881755,"bill_number":"HB435","title":"An Act To Amend Title 30 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Income Taxes.","description":"This bill creates a new chapter in Title 30 and establishes the STEM Talent Advancement and Retention Program (STAR Program) and the STEM Talent Advancement and Retention Fund (STAR Fund). The purpose of this STAR Program is to incentivize and attract individuals graduating with an associate, bachelors, graduate, or post-graduate degree in STEM to stay and work in Delaware.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-06-06","last_action":"Assigned to Appropriations Committee in House","last_action_date":"2024-06-18","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB435/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141508","sponsor":"Krista Griffith"},
{"bill_id":1881758,"bill_number":"HB423","title":"An Act To Amend Title 4 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Farm Wineries.","description":"This Act permits a farm winery to apply for a license for use of a portion of the farm winery premises as a restaurant.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-10-23","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-10-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB423/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141513","sponsor":"Stell Parker Selby"},
{"bill_id":1881763,"bill_number":"HB432","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Delaware Institute Of Medical Education And Research.","description":"This Act updates provisions of the code covering the Delaware Institute of Medical Education Research (DIMER), which creates partnerships with out-of-state medical schools as an alternative to creating a state sponsored medical school. Specifically, this Act does the following:","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-09-19","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-09-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB432/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141507","sponsor":"Melissa Minor-Brown"},
{"bill_id":1881765,"bill_number":"HB434","title":"An Act To Amend Title 7 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Department Of Natural Resources And Environmental Control And Transparency In Public Hearings.","description":"This substitute bill requires the Secretary of DNREC to follow certain procedures when conducting public hearings, while giving discretion to the Secretary in choosing which hearings the procedures apply to.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-10-23","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-10-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB434/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141679","sponsor":"Richard Collins"},
{"bill_id":1881768,"bill_number":"SB317","title":"Act To Amend Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Offer Of An Ultrasound And Auscultation Services Before Terminating A Pregnancy.","description":"This Act requires a health-care practitioner to offer a patient ultrasound imaging and auscultation of fetal heart tone services before terminating a pregnancy. The patient is free to choose not to view the ultrasound or listen to the auscultation of fetal heart tone.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-06-06","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Legislative Oversight & Sunset Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2024-06-06","committee":"Legislative Oversight & Sunset","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB317/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141493","sponsor":"Bryant Richardson"},
{"bill_id":1881771,"bill_number":"SB315","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Gender Transition Procedures.","description":"This Act prohibits gender transition surgery for children due to the potential for an irrevocable procedure occurring when there is a significant probability that children will come to identify with their biological gender.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-06-06","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Health & Social Services Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2024-06-06","committee":"Health & Social Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB315/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141485","sponsor":"Bryant Richardson"},
{"bill_id":1881775,"bill_number":"SB320","title":"An Act To Amend Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Board Of Speech/language Pathologists, Audiologists, And Hearing Aid Dispensers.","description":"This Act creates a new license category of speech/language pathology assistant that is licensed and regulated by the Board of Speech/Language Pathologists, Audiologists, and Hearing Aid Dispensers. This addition is needed to address the shortage of speech/language pathology services in the State, particularly in public schools. The speech/language pathology assistant must practice under the supervision of a licensed speech/language pathologist. The parameters of that supervision will be specified in rules and regulations. A speech/language pathology assistant will be able to support and supplement the services provided by the supervising speech/language pathologist subject to the limits of the permissible scope of practice. This Act specifies that to qualify for licensure, the speech/language pathology assistant must hold certification issued by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). The requirements for that certification include education, clinical experience, and successful completion of an examination. The applicant must also meet this States requirements as set forth in this Act.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-09-19","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-09-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB320/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141506","sponsor":"Russ Huxtable"},
{"bill_id":1881777,"bill_number":"SB316","title":"An Act To Amend The Charter Of The Town Of Slaughter Beach Relating To Annexation","description":"This Act creates an annexation process for the Town of Slaughter Beach to extend its boundaries in accordance with § 101 of Title 22 of the Delaware Code.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-08-29","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-08-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB316/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141491","sponsor":"David Wilson"},
{"bill_id":1881781,"bill_number":"SB319","title":"An Act To Amend Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Relating To Continuing Education.","description":"This Act changes the requirements for continuing education for doctors related to Alzheimers disease or other dementias to require that doctors must only complete 2 hours of this continuing education once. Doctors who do not have direct patient interactions with adult populations over the age of 25 or do not currently practice within the State of Delaware are exempt from this requirement.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-09-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-09-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB319/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141504","sponsor":"Spiros Mantzavinos"},
{"bill_id":1881784,"bill_number":"HB437","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Delaware Commission Of Veterans' Affairs.","description":"This bill modifies the Delaware Commission of Veterans Affairs employee requirements to make the Executive Director an exempt position, and to allow the hiring of non-veteran employees when needed. This will positively impact veteran families by reducing the wait for interment in state veterans cemeteries. These changes also make technical corrections and clarify the commissions authority to accredit claims representatives to support veterans in accessing their earned benefits.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-07-29","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-07-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB437/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141514","sponsor":"Nnamdi Chukwuocha"},
{"bill_id":1881788,"bill_number":"HB440","title":"An Act To Amend The Delaware Code Relating To Housing Status Discrimination In Employment And Professional Activities.","description":"Delaware law prohibits discrimination on the basis of protected characteristics in employment and professional activities. This Act would add \"housing status\" as a protected characteristic.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-09-26","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-09-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB440/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141518","sponsor":"Sophie Phillips"},
{"bill_id":1881792,"bill_number":"HB433","title":"An Act To Amend Title 19 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Unemployment Compensation.","description":"This Act revises the experience rating methodology for assigning unemployment assessment rates to employers under the Unemployment Insurance Code in Delaware, replacing the current benefit wage ratio methodology with the benefit ratio methodology used by 19 other states. The new methodology is meant to be more responsive to changes in the economy over time, to better sustain the solvency of the Unemployment Trust Fund, and to be easier to administer. The unemployment assessment rate for an employer under this new methodology would be calculated by combining a benefit ratio assessment, an employer size add-on, and an employer industry add-on. The supplemental tax for operations and technology costs that is already included in the Unemployment Code would continue to be added to each employer's overall assessment rate. This bill also reduces new employer unemployment assessment rates and phases in a permanent taxable wage base over three years- $12,500 for calendar year 2025, $14,500 for calendar year 2026, and $16,500 for calendar year 2027 and thereafter. The new methodology would be in effect beginning calendar year 2027. Until the effective date of that new tax rate structure, this Act would also provide temporary relief to employers who pay unemployment tax assessments in calendar year 2025 and 2026 by reducing new employer tax rates, simplifying tax rate schedules, reducing or holding constant overall employer tax rates, and reducing the maximum earned rate.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-08-15","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-08-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB433/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141505","sponsor":"Edward Osienski"},
{"bill_id":1881796,"bill_number":"HB421","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Paid Time Off For Education Employees.","description":"This bill amends section 1318 of Title 14 to provide an education employee paid time off to recover from injury incurred in the performance of duty.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-06-06","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Education Committee in House","last_action_date":"2024-06-06","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB421/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141490","sponsor":"Debra Heffernan"},
{"bill_id":1881799,"bill_number":"HB436","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 allows participation in the county and municipal police/firefighter pension plan by persons who are employed full time as either a paid firefighter or a paid emergency medical technician or both.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-06-06","last_action":"Not Worked in Committee","last_action_date":"2024-06-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB436/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141512","sponsor":"Madinah Wilson-Anton"},
{"bill_id":1881803,"bill_number":"HB424","title":"An Act To Amend Title 10 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Appeals Of Superior Court Denials Of Reverse Amenability Orders.","description":"Currently, if a child files an application in Superior Court to have their criminal case transferred to Family Court and the Superior Court denies the application, there is no recourse for appeal until the childs criminal case is finally adjudicated in Superior Court. In State v. Roberts, Del.Supr. 282 A.2nd 603 (1971) the Delaware Supreme Court stated its jurisdiction, over such appeals by an accused, may only be by operation of law. This Act permits the child to enter a plea of guilty or nolo contendere and appeal an amenability denial to the Delaware Supreme Court within 30 days of being sentenced by the Superior Court. This Act also prohibits any plea being conditioned on waiving this right of appeal. This Act also clarifies that the Superior Court will not retain jurisdiction over the child if the Supreme Court reverses the Superior Courts Order.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-06-06","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Judiciary Committee in House","last_action_date":"2024-06-06","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB424/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141494","sponsor":"Cyndie Romer"},
{"bill_id":1881806,"bill_number":"HB426","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Relating To Medical Services.","description":"This Act ensures that pregnant women in DOC custody, at Level IV or V, are able to meet with a doula or midwife to create a birth plan surrounding the birth of their child. Among other things, the birth plan must include a statement identifying a preferred childcare provider and whether the new mother wishes to express breast milk for the child. This Act further requires that the DOC publish an annual report regarding the use of doula and midwifery services within the DOC. 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":"2024-09-24","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-09-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB426/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141495","sponsor":"DeShanna Neal"},
{"bill_id":1881810,"bill_number":"HB431","title":"An Act To Amend Title 7 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Use And Regulation Of Live Bait In Tidal And Nontidal Waters Of The State.","description":"A major environmental concern is the spread of pathogens and invasive species across water bodies. The use of live bait in both non-tidal and tidal waters can inadvertently result in the transfer of invasive species and pathogens to new waters. Freshwater ecosystems are particularly susceptible to invasive species spreading disease and destroying Delawares native species and freshwater habitats.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-11-01","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-11-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB431/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141499","sponsor":"Sophie Phillips"},
{"bill_id":1881813,"bill_number":"HB428","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To State Procurement.","description":"This Act corrects, clarifies, and amends Title 29, Chapter 69 which articulates state procurement guidelines and procedures. The changes to the chapter realign some responsibilities from the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to the Director of the Section of Government Support Services (Section) within the Office of Management and Budget. Additional chapter amendments include the addition of processes to Subchapter VI, Professional Services, and authorizes the Section to lead some mandatory use Professional Services contracting efforts. The Professional Services changes made are similar to the processes and procedures as identified in other subchapters of Chapter 69. The changes will not impact the vendor community.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-10-09","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-10-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB428/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141498","sponsor":"Melissa Minor-Brown"},
{"bill_id":1881817,"bill_number":"HB427","title":"An Act To Amend Titles 6 And 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Home Construction Contracts.","description":"This Act protects consumers by regulating home improvement contracts. Among other things, this Act provides the buyer with a right to cancel home improvement contracts within 3 days (5 days for those over the age of 62 or with a disability); limits contract deposits and material deposits; and time periods in which construction must begin. It also prohibits confessions of judgments and hasty debt transfers. Where the court finds a party to a home improvement contract wilfully violates a provision of this new subchapter, the court must award to the prevailing party costs, expenses, and reasonable attorneys fees.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-06-12","last_action":"Not Enough Signatures to Release","last_action_date":"2024-06-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB427/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141562","sponsor":"Eric Morrison"},
{"bill_id":1881819,"bill_number":"HB430","title":"An Act Proposing Amendments To The Delaware Constitution Relating To Technical Corrections.","description":"This Act is the first leg of an amendment to the Delaware Constitution to make technical corrections to the Delaware Constitution.","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2024-06-27","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2024-06-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB430/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141522","sponsor":"Melissa Minor-Brown"},
{"bill_id":1881824,"bill_number":"HB442","title":"An Act Creating An Affordable Housing Production Task Force.","description":"This Act creates the Affordable Housing Production Task Force (Task Force). The purpose and mission of the Task Force is to investigate and make findings and rcommendations to the Governor and the General Assembly on how the State and local governments can increase the production of affordable rental units and homes in Delaware.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-07-17","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-07-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB442/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141521","sponsor":"Kendra Johnson"},
{"bill_id":1881827,"bill_number":"SB321","title":"An Act To Amend Title 12 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Rights Of Adults Under Guardianship.","description":"This Act codifies rights afforded to persons with disabilities that are under guardianships pursuant to Chapters 39 and 39A in Title 12 of the Delaware Code. This Act also grants persons with disabilities the ability to motion the Court of Chancery for equitable relief for any violations of these rights.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-06-06","last_action":"Amendment SA 1 to SB 321 - Introduced and Placed With Bill","last_action_date":"2024-06-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB321/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141516","sponsor":"Kyra Hoffner"},
{"bill_id":1881829,"bill_number":"SCR175","title":"Establishing The Probation System Task Force.","description":"This Senate Concurrent Resolution establishes the Probation System Task Force to study the probation system and make findings and recommendations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-06-06","last_action":"Amendment SA 1 to SCR 175 - Introduced and Placed With Bill","last_action_date":"2024-06-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR175/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141524","sponsor":"Marie Pinkney"},
{"bill_id":1881833,"bill_number":"HB429","title":"An Act Proposing An Amendment To Article Viii, § 6 Of The Delaware Constitution Relating To Limiting The Annual Growth Of Expenditures In The State Operating Budget.","description":"This legislation, the State Spending Accountability Amendment, is the first leg of a constitutional amendment that would reform the state budgeting process.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-06-06","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Administration Committee in House","last_action_date":"2024-06-06","committee":"Administration","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB429/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141482","sponsor":"Daniel Short"},
{"bill_id":1881906,"bill_number":"SJR8","title":"Designating August 31, 2024, As \"international Overdose Awareness Day\" In The State Of Delaware And Requiring The State Flag To Be Flown At Half-staff In Observance.","description":"This Joint Resolution designates August 31, 2024, as \"International Overdose Awareness Day\" in the State of Delaware and requires that in observance, the State flag be flown at half-staff at State facilities. By recognizing International Overdose Awareness Day, this Joint Resolution affirms the importance of overdose awareness, remembers those who have died from overdose, and acknowledges the grief suffered from losing a loved one to overdose.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-08-29","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-08-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SJR8/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141531","sponsor":"Stephanie Hansen"},
{"bill_id":1882102,"bill_number":"SCR178","title":"Designating October 21-27, 2024, As \"free Speech Week\" In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This Senate Concurrent Resolution designates October 21-27, 2024, as \"Free Speech Week\" in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-06-11","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2024-06-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR178/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141533","sponsor":"Eric Buckson"},
{"bill_id":1882104,"bill_number":"SCR180","title":"Designating October 6, 2024, As A Day Of Honor For The Marquis De Lafayette In Delaware.","description":"This Resolution designates October 6, 2024 as a day of Honor for the Marquis de Lafayette in Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-06-11","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2024-06-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR180/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141547","sponsor":"Jack Walsh"},
{"bill_id":1882106,"bill_number":"HCR147","title":"Honoring The Brandywine High School All-women Stem Team Of Olivia Erskine, Katherine Mcderby, Isabella Chermak, And Malti John For Their Innovative Redesign Of Board Games To Enhance Accessibility For Special Education Students.","description":"This House Concurrent Resolution honors the Brandywine High School All-Women STEM Team of Olivia Erskine, Katherine McDerby, Isabella Chermak and Malti John for Their Innovative Redesign of Board Games to Enhance Accessibility for Special Education Students","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-06-11","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2024-06-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR147/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141539","sponsor":"Debra Heffernan"},
{"bill_id":1882108,"bill_number":"SCR121","title":"Designating The Month Of June 2024, As \"eating Disorders Awareness And Prevention Month\" In Delaware.","description":"This Senate Concurrent Resolution designates the month of June 2024, as \"Eating Disorders Awareness and Prevention Month\" in Delaware and encourages the Department of Health and Social Services to research methods to raise awareness of, prevent, and treat eating disorders.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-06-11","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2024-06-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR121/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141545","sponsor":"Nicole Poore"},
{"bill_id":1882112,"bill_number":"SCR179","title":"Designating June 12, 2024, As Loving Day In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This resolution designates June 12, 2024, as Loving Day in the State of Delaware and reaffirms a commitment to the principles of equality, freedom, and justice for all. Loving Day contributes to building a society that values and respects the fundamental human rights of all individuals, regardless of their race or ethnicity.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-06-11","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2024-06-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR179/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141534","sponsor":"Russ Huxtable"},
{"bill_id":1882115,"bill_number":"HB411","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Membership Requirements For Volunteer Firefighters.","description":"This bill seeks to amend sections of Chapter 66 concerning the members of Delaware Volunteer Fire Departments. This bill will hold current members to the same standards as applicants with relation to criminal activity.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-09-19","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-09-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB411/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141542","sponsor":"Daniel Short"},
{"bill_id":1882117,"bill_number":"HCR145","title":"This Concurrent Resolution Commends The 2024 Delaware Behavioral Health Professional Of The Year, Shannon Gronau, And All Of The District/charter Network Behavioral Health Professionals Of The Year.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution commends the 2024 Delaware Behavioral Health Professional of the Year, Shannon Gronau, and all of the District/Charter Network Behavioral Health Professionals of the Year.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-06-11","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2024-06-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR145/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141538","sponsor":"Valerie Longhurst"},
{"bill_id":1882120,"bill_number":"SCR176","title":"Congratulating The Class Of 2023 Eagle Scouts For Having Attained The Highest Rank One Can Earn In The Boy Scouts Of America.","description":"This Senate Concurrent Resolution congratulates the class 2023 Eagle Scouts for having attained the highest rank one can earn in the Boy Scouts of America.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-06-11","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2024-06-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR176/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141526","sponsor":"David Lawson"},
{"bill_id":1882122,"bill_number":"SCR167","title":"Establishing A Study Group To Review And Recommend Compensatory Payments For Certain Tax-exempt Properties Owned By The State.","description":"This Act creates the Study Group to Review and Recommend Compensatory Payments for Certain Tax-Exempt Properties Owned by the State to review and evaluate § 8318 of Title 29 and make recommendations regarding the eligibility criteria that should be used to determine which municipalities to receive compensatory payments for tax-exempt property owned by this State (\"compensatory payments\"), the amount that should be appropriated for compensatory payments, the formulas used to calculate compensatory payments, and how to periodically review this appropriation, eligibility criteria, and formulas no less than every 10 years.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-06-11","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2024-06-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR167/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141375","sponsor":"David Sokola"},
{"bill_id":1882129,"bill_number":"SB329","title":"An Act To Amend Title 30 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Exclusion Of Military Pensions From Taxable Income.","description":"This Act defines United States military pension for the exclusion for taxable income.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-09-26","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-09-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB329/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141558","sponsor":"Eric Buckson"},
{"bill_id":1882132,"bill_number":"SB322","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Student Athletes.","description":"This Act updates the Grace Firestone Act to strengthen regulations for member schools regarding sudden cardiac arrest. The Act requires member schools to develop an athletic emergency action plan and have an automated external defibrillator (AED) less than 3 minutes from any venue where practices and competitions are held. It further requires all coaches, physical education teachers, referees, health teachers and at least one staff member delivering student behavioral health services or at least one school administrator per school to be trained in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and trained in the use of an automated external defibrillator. The Act requires regular maintenance checks of AED equipment to follow the manufacturers guidelines for routine checks. The Act mandates all member schools to establish a cardiac emergency response plan and provide Stop the Bleed training to staff once every year.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-06-11","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Health & Social Services Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2024-06-11","committee":"Health & Social Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB322/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141535","sponsor":"Sarah McBride"},
{"bill_id":1882136,"bill_number":"SB323","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Knives","description":"This Act removes prohibitions in Title 11 of the Delaware code regarding owning or possessing certain types of folding knives that may be opened with one hand. So-called \"switch blade knives\", which are more appropriately called automatic knives, allow for easy deployment often by depressing a button. Such cutting implements are lawfully used as tools by many working in the trades, and are also popular amongst outdoor, hunting, and camping enthusiasts. Currently, despite common and myriad lawful purposes, such knives are treated as deadly weapons in Delaware and therefore subject otherwise law-abiding Delawareans engaging in law-abiding activities to criminal prosecution in the justice system. Removing the prohibitions would permit individuals to lawfully use such tools but would still subject them to prosecution for deadly weapons related offenses where an individual uses such an automatic knife in the course of an attack or assault aimed at causing death or serious injury.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-06-11","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Judiciary Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2024-06-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB323/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141537","sponsor":"David Wilson"},
{"bill_id":1882139,"bill_number":"SB324","title":"An Act To Amend Title 19 And Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Administrative Procedures And Wage And Hour Enforcement.","description":"This Act amends provisions in Title 19 and Title 29 of the Delaware Code relating to the Department of Labors enforcement procedures and wage and hour enforcement.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-06-11","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Labor Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2024-06-11","committee":"Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB324/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141553","sponsor":"Jack Walsh"},
{"bill_id":1882142,"bill_number":"SB328","title":"An Act To Direct Diaa To Separate All Public And Private School Team Championship Sanctioned Events.","description":"This Act directs DIAA to separate all public and private school team championship sanctioned event.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-06-11","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Education Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2024-06-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB328/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141556","sponsor":"Eric Buckson"},
{"bill_id":1882274,"bill_number":"HB443","title":"An Act To Amend Title 31 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Low Barrier Navigation Centers.","description":"This Act requires the Delaware State Housing Authority to establish and administer Low Barrier Navigation Centers (LBNCs). LBNCs are non-congregate, interim housing facilities designed to rapidly transition individuals or families into permanent housing.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-06-12","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Housing Committee in House","last_action_date":"2024-06-12","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB443/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141563","sponsor":"William Bush"},
{"bill_id":1882285,"bill_number":"HCR146","title":"Supporting The Recommendation Of The Redding Consortium For Educational Equity To Provide Immediate Support To Wilmington Public School Students And Planning For The Withdrawal Of The Christina School District From The City.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution supports the Redding Commission for Educational Equitys recommendations to move immediately to support Christina School Districts City of Wilmington students and to plan for the eventual withdrawal of the Christina School District from the City of Wilmington.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-06-27","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2024-06-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR146/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141475","sponsor":"Nnamdi Chukwuocha"},
{"bill_id":1882298,"bill_number":"HCR150","title":"Recognizing The Young Men From Across The State Of Delaware Participating In The 2024 Session Of Delawares Boys State.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution recognizes the young men participating in the 2024 session of Delawares Boys State and commends its sponsor, the American Legion Department of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-06-12","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2024-06-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR150/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141543","sponsor":"Valerie Longhurst"},
{"bill_id":1882301,"bill_number":"SB330","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Disorderly Conduct.","description":"This Act adds intentional interference with the operation of a school bus to the offense of disorderly conduct. Interference with a school bus may include boarding a school bus and refusing to exist after being lawfully ordered to do so by the school bus driver; wrongfully restricting the movement of a school bus; or threatening the school bus driver or any passenger entering, leaving, or waiting for a school bus. A student or passenger otherwise authorized to be on the school bus in the ordinary course of business may not be guilty of disorderly conduct for intentional interference with the operation of a school bus.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-06-12","last_action":"Reported Out of Committee (Education) in Senate with 2 Favorable, 4 On Its Merits","last_action_date":"2024-06-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB330/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141573","sponsor":"Laura Sturgeon"},
{"bill_id":1882304,"bill_number":"SCR182","title":"Designating The Week Of June 10-16, 2024, As \"national Men's Health Week\" In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This Senate Concurrent Resolution designates the week of June 10-16, 2024, as \"National Men's Health Week\" in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-06-12","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2024-06-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR182/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141541","sponsor":"Eric Buckson"},
{"bill_id":1882305,"bill_number":"SCR177","title":"Proclaiming Wednesday, June 12, 2024, As \"women Veterans Day\" In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This Senate Concurrent Resolution proclaims Wednesday, June 12, 2024, as Women Veterans Day in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-06-12","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2024-06-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR177/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141527","sponsor":"Brian Pettyjohn"},
{"bill_id":1882307,"bill_number":"SCR174","title":"Recognizing The Valuable Contribution That The Lions Clubs International Makes To Our Local Communities, As Well As To The World At Large, By Designating June 12, 2024, As \"delaware State Lions Day\" In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This Senate 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 12, 2024, as \"Delaware State Lions Day\" in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-06-12","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2024-06-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR174/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141503","sponsor":"David Lawson"},
{"bill_id":1882308,"bill_number":"SCR185","title":"Honoring Harvey Bernard Rubenstein, Esq. For His Half Century Of Service As A Member Of The Delaware Heritage Commission And His Distinguished Career Of Service To The State Of Delaware.","description":"This Senate concurrent resolution honors Wilmington attorney, historian and author Harvey Bernard Rubenstein on his 50 years of service as a member of the Delaware Heritage Commission, on the occasion of his being elevated by the Commission to emeritus status and thanks him for his years of service to our state as a truly public-spirited citizen.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-06-12","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2024-06-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR185/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141555","sponsor":"Kyle Gay"},
{"bill_id":1882417,"bill_number":"SCR186","title":"Recognizing The Importance Of Community Health Workers And June 10-14, 2024, As \"community Health Improvement Week\" In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This Senate Concurrent Resolution recognizes the importance of community health workers as well as Community Health Improvement Week in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-06-13","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2024-06-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR186/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141561","sponsor":"Marie Pinkney"},
{"bill_id":1882423,"bill_number":"SCR184","title":"Proclaiming June 17th As \"delaware Day Of Service\".","description":"This Senate Concurrent Resolution proclaims June 17th as \"Delaware Day of Service\".","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-06-13","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2024-06-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR184/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141549","sponsor":"Eric Buckson"},
{"bill_id":1882431,"bill_number":"HCR149","title":"Reaffirming The Longstanding Sisterhood Partnership Between Delaware And Taiwan.","description":"This House Concurrent Resolution reaffirms Delaware's commitment to strengthen the longstanding partnership with Taiwan, supports Taiwans efforts to secure the signing of a Bilateral Trade Agreement and an Avoidance of Double Taxation Agreement with the United States; commends Taiwans vibrant full-fledged democracy; supports the reopening of a Delaware Trade Office in Taiwan; and continues to support Taiwans meaningful participation and contributions in international organizations.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-06-13","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2024-06-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR149/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141574","sponsor":"Paul Baumbach"},
{"bill_id":1882440,"bill_number":"SCR183","title":"Recognizing September 2024 As \"prostate Cancer Awareness Month\" In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This Senate Concurrent Resolution recognizes September 2024 as \"Prostate Cancer Awareness Month\" in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-06-13","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2024-06-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR183/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141548","sponsor":"David Wilson"},
{"bill_id":1882446,"bill_number":"SCR181","title":"Recognizing June 15, 2024, As \"delaware Elder Abuse Awareness Day\".","description":"This resolution recognizes June 15, 2024, as \"Elder Abuse Awareness Day\" in Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-06-13","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2024-06-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR181/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141536","sponsor":"Spiros Mantzavinos"},
{"bill_id":1882454,"bill_number":"HB447","title":"An Act To Amend Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Health-care Professional Title Transparency And Advertisment.","description":"This Act creates Chapter 62 of Title 24 to regulate health-care advertisements, defined as any communication or statement that is directly controlled or administered by a health-care professional or a health-care professionals office personnel. It requires the following","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-06-13","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Sunset Committee (Policy Analysis & Government Accountability) Committee in House","last_action_date":"2024-06-13","committee":"Sunset Committee (Policy Analysis & Government Accountability)","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB447/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141589","sponsor":"Melissa Minor-Brown"},
{"bill_id":1882462,"bill_number":"SCR130","title":"Recognizing June 19, 2024, As \"juneteenth National Independence Day\" In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This Resolution proclaims June 19, 2024, as \"Juneteenth National Independence Day\" in Delaware and encourages the people of Delaware to reflect upon the significant roles and many contributions of African Americans, and to celebrate this day with appropriate activities and events.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-06-13","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2024-06-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR130/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141087","sponsor":"Darius Brown"},
{"bill_id":1882467,"bill_number":"HB446","title":"An Act To Amend T Itle 6 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Prohibited Purpose Of Consumer Reports.","description":"This bill prevents a consumer reporting agency from furnishing a consumer report if the report is being obtained due to an inquiry regarding a residential mortgage loan.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-06-13","last_action":"Not Worked in Committee","last_action_date":"2024-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB446/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141579","sponsor":"Timothy Dukes"},
{"bill_id":1882479,"bill_number":"SB332","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To A Wholesale Prescription Drug Importation Program.","description":"This Act requires the Department of Health and Social Services, in consultation with persons interested in the sale and pricing of prescription drugs as well as interested federal and state officials and agencies, to design and implement a wholesale prescription drug importation program for the benefit of, and that generates savings for, Delaware residents. The Act establishes requirements for the program including all of the following:","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-06-13","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Executive Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2024-06-13","committee":"Executive","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB332/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141590","sponsor":"David Sokola"},
{"bill_id":1882483,"bill_number":"SB331","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Uniform Controlled Substances Act.","description":"This Act revises §§ 4732 and 4733 of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act, Subchapter III, Chapter 47, Title 16 of the Delaware Code, pertaining to the regulation of the manufacture, distribution and dispensing of controlled substances. The revisions provide that out-of-state practitioners who wish to prescribe controlled substances in Delaware pursuant to a practice privilege, interstate compact license, telehealth registration, or military registration, must obtain a Delaware controlled substance registration. This Act will ensure that these out-of-state practitioners are subject to Delaware regulation with respect to prescribing controlled substances to Delaware patients.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-08-29","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-08-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB331/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141587","sponsor":"Nicole Poore"},
{"bill_id":1882666,"bill_number":"SB326","title":"An Act Making A One-time Supplemental Appropriation For The Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2025 To The Office Of Management And Budget.","description":"This Act appropriates $168,362,517 to provide one-time funded projects through the Office of Management and Budget.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-06-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB326/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141568","sponsor":"Charles Paradee"},
{"bill_id":1882675,"bill_number":"SB325","title":"An Act Making Appropriations For The Expense Of The State Government For The Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2025; 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 2025 Appropriations Act.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-06-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB325/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141569","sponsor":"Charles Paradee"},
{"bill_id":1882691,"bill_number":"HCR148","title":"Requesting Medical Professionals To Provide Parents And Caregivers With Resources On Infant And Child Cpr And Basic First Aid Training.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution requests that medical professionals who engage in the provision of prenatal or postnatal care, delivery, or infant care services to provide parents and caregivers resources on infant and child CPR and basic first aid training.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-06-30","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2024-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR148/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141500","sponsor":"Debra Heffernan"},
{"bill_id":1882697,"bill_number":"HB448","title":"An Act Amending Title 30 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Income Tax.","description":"This bill allows Delaware residents age 60 and older to deduct their full pensions or other qualified retirement income from State taxable income. This bill contains technical corrections to conform existing law to the standards of the Delaware Legislature Drafting Manual.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-06-18","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Revenue & Finance Committee in House","last_action_date":"2024-06-18","committee":"Revenue & Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB448/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141605","sponsor":"Sherry Dorsey Walker"},
{"bill_id":1882703,"bill_number":"HCR151","title":"Recognizing June As Caribbean American Heritage Month In The State Of Delaware.","description":"Recognizing the month of June as \"Caribbean American Heritage Month\" in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-06-20","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 18 YES 3 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2024-06-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR151/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141600","sponsor":"Sherry Dorsey Walker"},
{"bill_id":1882709,"bill_number":"HCR155","title":"Recognizing The Month Of June 2024 As Pride Month In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This concurrent resolution recognizes the month of June 2024 as Pride Month in the state of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-06-18","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 17 YES 4 NO","last_action_date":"2024-06-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR155/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141540","sponsor":"Eric Morrison"},
{"bill_id":1882715,"bill_number":"HCR152","title":"Honoring The Young Women From Across The State Of Delaware Participating In The 2024 Session Of Delaware Girls State.","description":"This concurrent resolution recognizes and honors the young women of Delaware participating in the 2024 session of Delaware Girls State.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-06-18","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2024-06-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR152/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141595","sponsor":"Valerie Longhurst"},
{"bill_id":1882716,"bill_number":"SCR190","title":"Recognizing November 2024 As \"autoimmune Disease Awareness Month\" In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This Senate Concurrent Resolution recognizes November 2024 as \"Autoimmune Disease Awareness Month\" in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-06-18","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2024-06-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR190/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141597","sponsor":"Gerald Hocker"},
{"bill_id":1882717,"bill_number":"SCR189","title":"Designating The Month Of July 2024 As \"american Pride Month\" In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This Senate Concurrent Resolution designates the month of July 2024 as \"American Pride Month\" in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-06-18","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2024-06-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR189/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141593","sponsor":"Eric Buckson"},
{"bill_id":1882719,"bill_number":"SCR191","title":"Proclaiming October 6, 2024, As \"national Coaches Day\" In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This Senate Concurrent Resolution proclaims October 6, 2024, as National Coaches Day in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-06-18","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2024-06-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR191/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141596","sponsor":"Eric Buckson"},
{"bill_id":1882720,"bill_number":"SCR187","title":"Recognizing The Importance Of Establishing A Statewide Cerebral Palsy Registry.","description":"This resolution raises awareness of cerebral palsy and highlights the need for a statewide cerebral palsy registry in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-06-18","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2024-06-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR187/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141564","sponsor":"Nicole Poore"},
{"bill_id":1882721,"bill_number":"SJR9","title":"The Official General Fund Revenue Estimate For Fiscal Year 2024.","description":"This Resolution provides the official revenue, refund, and unencumbered funds estimates for Fiscal Year 2024.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-06-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SJR9/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141609","sponsor":"Charles Paradee"},
{"bill_id":1882722,"bill_number":"SJR10","title":"The Official General Fund Revenue Estimate For Fiscal Year 2025.","description":"This Resolution provides the official revenue, refund, and unencumbered funds estimates for Fiscal Year 2025.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-06-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SJR10/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141610","sponsor":"Charles Paradee"},
{"bill_id":1882955,"bill_number":"HCR153","title":"Directing The Department Of Education And The Department Of Health And Social Services To Produce A Report Outlining The Creation Of A Student Injury Monitoring System.","description":"This House Concurrent Resolution directs the Department of Education and the Department of Health and Social Services to jointly produce a report outlining the creation of a student injury monitoring system. The system is intended to facilitate the sharing of injury information from medical professionals to school nurses, counselors, athletic trainers, and any other necessary medical professionals working in schools, focusing on injuries that require surgery, pain management, physical therapy, and concussions, while ensuring compliance with health information privacy laws. The report is to be submitted by August 31, 2025.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-06-30","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2024-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR153/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141617","sponsor":"Debra Heffernan"},
{"bill_id":1882962,"bill_number":"SCR197","title":"Recognizing The Month Of June 2024 As Myasthenia Gravis Awareness Month In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution recognizes the month of June 2024 as Myasthenia Gravis Awareness Month in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-06-20","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2024-06-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR197/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141621","sponsor":"Jack Walsh"},
{"bill_id":1882969,"bill_number":"HB452","title":"An Act To Amend Titles 16 And 25 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Lead-based Paint.","description":"This Act requires that all rental units constructed before January 1, 1978, are certified as lead free or lead safe by a specific deadline. Lead inspectors must be approved by the State to conduct inspections and if necessary, lead abatement and remediation. A certificate exemption may be issued for no more than 6 months. If the rental unit is uninhabitable, the landlord must provide alternative housing while the unit undergoes lead abatement or remediation. Recertification for lead safe units must occur prior to commencement of any rental agreement more than 4 years after the date the unit was last certified. Units must be recertified as lead free or lead safe if a lead-based paint hazard is discovered in the rental unit or if individuals residing in the unit develop elevated lead blood levels. Beginning July 1, 2026, every rental until constructed prior to January 1, 1978, shall include a disclosure as to whether the rental unit has been certified as lead safe or lead free.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-06-20","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Health & Human Development Committee in House","last_action_date":"2024-06-20","committee":"Health & Human Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB452/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141628","sponsor":"Kerri Harris"},
{"bill_id":1882977,"bill_number":"HB451","title":"An Act To Amend Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Line Of Duty Death Benefits.","description":"This Act adds 911 dispatchers as covered persons for purposes of line of duty death benefits.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-11-01","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-11-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB451/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141620","sponsor":"William Bush"},
{"bill_id":1882982,"bill_number":"HB449","title":"An Act To Amend Title 3 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Delaware Agricultural Lands Preservation Act.","description":"This Act removes the requirement that Kent County establish a Farmland Preservation Advisory Board. This Act also makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-06-20","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Agriculture Committee in House","last_action_date":"2024-06-20","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB449/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141608","sponsor":"Jeffrey Spiegelman"},
{"bill_id":1882988,"bill_number":"SCR188","title":"Recognizing Title Ix's 52nd Anniversary And Its Positive Impact On Students.","description":"This resolution recognizes the 52nd anniversary of Title IX and its positive impact on students.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-06-25","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2024-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR188/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141565","sponsor":"Kyle Gay"},
{"bill_id":1882993,"bill_number":"HB450","title":"An Act To Amend Title 31 Of The Delaware Code Relating To A Rental Unit Registry.","description":"This Act creates a rental housing registry for the State of Delaware that is searchable by the public. In addition to basic information about the rental unit, the landlord must provide the results of any lead-based paint inspection or risk assessment of a unit constructed before January 1, 1978.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-06-20","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Housing Committee in House","last_action_date":"2024-06-20","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB450/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141625","sponsor":"Kerri Harris"},
{"bill_id":1883091,"bill_number":"SB191","title":"An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Fairness In Girls Sports Act.","description":"This Act generally requires a student athlete to compete for athletic teams or in sports associated with their biological sex, as determined at or near birth and based on the students birth certificate or other government record if a birth certificate is unobtainable. An exception is permitted to allow female athletes to compete in male sports if a corresponding female sport is not available.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-06-21","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Education Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2024-06-21","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB191/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141639","sponsor":"Bryant Richardson"},
{"bill_id":1883211,"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, 2025; Authorizing The Issuance Of General Obligation Bonds Of The State; Appropriating Funds From The Transportation Trust Fund; Authorizing The Issuance Of Revenue Bonds Of The Delaware Transportation Authority; Appropriating Special Funds Of The Delaware Transportation Authority; Appropriating General Funds Of The State; 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 2025 Bond and Capital Improvements Act.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-06-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB475/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141649","sponsor":"Debra Heffernan"},
{"bill_id":1883276,"bill_number":"SCR201","title":"Establishing The Public Education Funding Commission.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution establishes the Public Education Funding Commission to continue the comprehensive review of public education funding for all students and populations served by district and charter schools, develop a roadmap of recommendations to implement improvements to the public education funding system, and serve as an ongoing body to review the funding annually and recommend updates and changes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-06-25","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2024-06-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR201/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141642","sponsor":"Laura Sturgeon"},
{"bill_id":1883277,"bill_number":"SCR198","title":"Recognizing June 2024, As \"alzheimers And Brain Awareness Month\" In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This resolution recognizes June 2024, as Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month and urges all Delawareans to wear purple to help spread awareness of Alzheimer's and all other dementias.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-06-25","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2024-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR198/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141640","sponsor":"Spiros Mantzavinos"},
{"bill_id":1883278,"bill_number":"SCR200","title":"Requesting A Report From The Delaware Department Of Education To Follow Up On The Recommendations Contained In The 154-page Delaware Drug Prevention Curriculum Task Force Report.","description":"Because of the serious consequences of the drug overdose epidemic, this Senate Concurrent Resolution respectfully requests a report from the Delaware Department of Education to follow up on the recommendations contained in the 154-page Delaware Drug Prevention Curriculum Task Force Report.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-06-25","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2024-06-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR200/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141652","sponsor":"Bryant Richardson"},
{"bill_id":1883280,"bill_number":"SCR173","title":"Designating September 15-21, 2024, As \"adult Education And Family Literacy Week' In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution designates September 15-21, 2024, as \"Adult Education and Family Literacy Week\" in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-06-25","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2024-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR173/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141486","sponsor":"Eric Buckson"},
{"bill_id":1883283,"bill_number":"SCR204","title":"Designating July 26, 2024, As Americans With Disabilities Act Day In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This Resolution designates July 26, 2024, as Americans with Disabilities Act Day in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-06-25","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2024-06-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR204/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141653","sponsor":"Nicole Poore"},
{"bill_id":1883286,"bill_number":"SCR195","title":"Proclaiming The Month Of October 2024 As \"depression Awareness Month\" In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This Senate Concurrent Resolution proclaims the month of October 2024 as Depression Awareness Month in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-06-25","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2024-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR195/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141615","sponsor":"Gerald Hocker"},
{"bill_id":1883288,"bill_number":"SCR203","title":"Acknowledging The Accessible Housing Shortage For Persons With Disabilities In Delaware And Directing The Introduction Of Legislation Related To Universally Accessible Housing.","description":"This resolution recognizes and affirms the importance of awareness and action on the need for universally accessible housing in Delaware through pending legislation.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-06-25","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2024-06-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR203/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141654","sponsor":"Nicole Poore"},
{"bill_id":1883291,"bill_number":"HCR156","title":"Urging The State Of Maryland To Allow The Sale Of Certified Delaware Sod In Maryland.","description":"This Resolution urges the State of Maryland to allow the sale of certified Delaware sod in Maryland.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-06-26","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2024-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR156/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141580","sponsor":"Timothy Dukes"},
{"bill_id":1883294,"bill_number":"HCR158","title":"Designating October As Dyslexia Awareness Month In Delaware.","description":"This concurrent resolution designates October of each year as Dyslexia Awareness Month in Delaware. According to the United States National Institute of Health, dyslexia is a learning disability that can hinder a persons ability to read, write, spell, and sometimes speak. Dyslexia is the most common learning disability in children and persists throughout life with 10 percent of the population or one out of every 10 people in the United States suffering from dyslexia.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-06-30","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2024-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR158/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141643","sponsor":"Kimberly Williams"},
{"bill_id":1883295,"bill_number":"SCR192","title":"Commemorating The 30th Anniversary Of The Delaware Center For The Inland Bays.","description":"This Senate Concurrent Resolution commemorates the 30th anniversary of the Delaware Center for the Inland Bays.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-06-25","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2024-06-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR192/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141598","sponsor":"Gerald Hocker"},
{"bill_id":1883300,"bill_number":"SCR199","title":"Designating October 9-16, 2024, As Dyspraxia Awareness Week In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This resolution designates October 9-16, 2024, as Dyspraxia Awareness Week\" in the State of Delaware, affirming the importance of widespread awareness and support for individuals with dyspraxia, and encouraging expanded efforts to foster a culture of inclusivity and understanding in Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-06-25","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2024-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR199/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141661","sponsor":"Sarah McBride"},
{"bill_id":1883304,"bill_number":"HB453","title":"An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Building And Plumbing.","description":"This Act protects Delawares fresh water supply while also reducing costs for small businesses and single-family residential homeowners by eliminating the requirements for installation and yearly inspections of backflow preventors on low-hazard water users. However, an otherwise low hazard property that has fire sprinkler systems, in-ground lawn sprinklers, swimming pools, hot tubs, or similar systems connected to its fresh water supply will be required to install a backflow preventor.","status_desc":"Failed","status_date":"2024-06-30","last_action":"Defeated By House. Votes: 26 YES 14 NO 1 NOT VOTING","last_action_date":"2024-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB453/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141635","sponsor":"Sean Lynn"},
{"bill_id":1883305,"bill_number":"SCR196","title":"Recognizing July 18, 2024, As The 50th Anniversary Of The Victims' Compensation Assistance Program.","description":"This Senate Concurrent Resolution recognizes July 18, 2024, as the 50th anniversary of the Victims Compensation Assistance Program in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-06-25","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2024-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR196/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141618","sponsor":"Brian Pettyjohn"},
{"bill_id":1883308,"bill_number":"HCR159","title":"Commending The Students Selected As Secretary Of Education Scholars For 2024.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution commends and congratulates the Secretary of Education Scholars for 2024.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-06-30","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2024-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR159/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141644","sponsor":"Kimberly Williams"},
{"bill_id":1883310,"bill_number":"HCR154","title":"Recognizing September 2024 As Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This House Concurrent Resolution recognizes September 2024 as Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-06-25","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2024-06-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR154/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141645","sponsor":"Kendra Johnson"},
{"bill_id":1883350,"bill_number":"SB333","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Sex Offender Community Notification.","description":"This Act eliminates the requirement that a school, school district, or licensed child care provider keep community notifications in a binder. Instead, schools, school district, or licensed child care providers are required to provide all of the following information upon request by staff, faculty, or a legal guardian:","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-06-25","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Judiciary Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2024-06-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB333/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141663","sponsor":"David Sokola"},
{"bill_id":1883355,"bill_number":"SB334","title":"An Act To Amend Title 11 And Title 28 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Unlawful Discharge Of Firearms.","description":"This bill amends Chapter 5, Title 11 of the Delaware Code related to the unlawful discharge of firearms within the State. The bill recognizes the potential danger of such discharges which occur during target shooting and other related firearm skill events when in proximity to neighboring residences and businesses, thereby increasing the risk of injury or death. The bill includes language to allow discharge of firearms under certain conditions, including the use of an artificial or natural barrier, allows for less required distance for archery equipment, and exempts lands designated as training areas by the Department of Natural Resources, the Delaware National Guard, the Department of Corrections, or other law enforcement agency which are primarily used for the training of firearms and firearm safety. This bill is consistent with safety zone language associated with legal hunting as stated in Title 7 of the Delaware Code § 723.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-06-25","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Judiciary Committee in Senate","last_action_date":"2024-06-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB334/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141666","sponsor":"Nicole Poore"},
{"bill_id":1883426,"bill_number":"HCR160","title":"Urging The Establishment Of A Medical School In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This House Concurrent Resolution urges the establishment of a medical school in the State of Delaware; calls for the formation of a formal Steering Group to guide the planning and implementation of a medical school; encourages the pursuit of partnerships with established medical schools and other medical education programs; and commits to supporting efforts to secure necessary funding needed to establish a medical school.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-06-30","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 NOT VOTING","last_action_date":"2024-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR160/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141636","sponsor":"Melissa Minor-Brown"},
{"bill_id":1883430,"bill_number":"HCR157","title":"Urging Delaware's Higher Education Institutions To Provide Midwifery Education Programs.","description":"This concurrent resolution urges all higher education institutions in the State of Delaware having nursing programs to pursue and establish ACME-accredited pathways for becoming Certified Nurse-Midwives and Certified Midwives.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-06-30","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2024-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR157/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141638","sponsor":"Melissa Minor-Brown"},
{"bill_id":1883433,"bill_number":"SCR194","title":"Designating October 12, 2024, As \"national Farmer's Day\" In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This Senate Concurrent Resolution designates October 12, 2024, at \"National Farmer's Day\" in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-06-26","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2024-06-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR194/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141614","sponsor":"David Wilson"},
{"bill_id":1883437,"bill_number":"HR29","title":"Recognizing June 26, 2024, As \"staff Appreciation Day\" In The House Of Representatives.","description":"This Resolution recognizes Wednesday, June 26, 2024, as Staff Appreciation Day in the House of Representatives.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-06-26","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2024-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HR29/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141669","sponsor":"Valerie Longhurst"},
{"bill_id":1883442,"bill_number":"SCR202","title":"Congratulating The Winners Of The 33rd Annual Delaware High School Mock Trial Program.","description":"This resolution congratulates the winning teams from the 2024 Delaware High School Mock Trial Program.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-06-26","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2024-06-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR202/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141647","sponsor":"Kyle Gay"},
{"bill_id":1883445,"bill_number":"SCR205","title":"Directing The Delaware Division Of Public Health To Develop A Plan Conducting A Statewide Public Health Outreach Campaign Related To Alzheimers Disease Or Related Dementias.","description":"This Senate Concurrent Resolution directs the Delaware Division of Public Health to develop and release a strategic plan to implement a public health outreach campaign to assess trends, possible messaging, cost of messaging and delivery to communities of need, service needs, resources, and strategies to educate healthcare providers on Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias. In crafting the strategic plan, the Division of Public Health is directed to collaborate with various stakeholders, and the plan must include a strategy for identifying and pursuing federal funding opportunities. Finally, the Division of Public Health is directed to submit the strategic plan to the Governor, all members of the General Assembly, the Controller General, and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget no later than November 1, 2024.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-06-26","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2024-06-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR205/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141674","sponsor":"Spiros Mantzavinos"},
{"bill_id":1883448,"bill_number":"HCR161","title":"Recognizing The Month Of November 2024 As Gluten-free Diet Awareness Month.","description":"This resolution recognizes November 2024 as Gluten-Free Diet Awareness Month in Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-06-30","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2024-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR161/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141664","sponsor":"Kendra Johnson"},
{"bill_id":1883451,"bill_number":"HCR162","title":"Recognizing The Second Week Of October 2024 As Obesity Care Week In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This House Concurrent Resolution recognizes the second week of October 2024 as Obesity Care Week in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-06-30","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2024-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR162/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141665","sponsor":"Kendra Johnson"},
{"bill_id":1883489,"bill_number":"SCR193","title":"Directing The Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association (diaa) To Analyze Data Regarding The Disparity In Public And Private School Team Championship Sanctioned Events.","description":"This Senate Concurrent Resolution directs the DIAA to analyze data regarding the disparity in public and private school team championship sanctioned events.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-06-26","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2024-06-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR193/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141613","sponsor":"Eric Buckson"},
{"bill_id":1883608,"bill_number":"HCR163","title":"Honoring The Marine Corps 249th Birthday On November 10, 2024.","description":"This Concurrent Resolution honors the Marine Corps 249th Birthday on November 10, 2024.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-06-30","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2024-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR163/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141632","sponsor":"Jeff Hilovsky"},
{"bill_id":1883613,"bill_number":"HCR164","title":"Recognizing June 2024 As \"post-traumatic Stress Injury Month\" And June 27, 2024 As \"post-traumatic Stress Injury Day\".","description":"This Resolution recognizes June 2024 as Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Month and June 27, 2024, as Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Day, and encourages citizens of the state to continue their work educating victims of assault or abuse, combat, serious accidents, and natural disasters about the causes, symptoms, and treatment of PTSI.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-06-30","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2024-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HCR164/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140968","sponsor":"Valerie Jones Giltner"},
{"bill_id":1883617,"bill_number":"HR33","title":"Remembering Delabear And The Importance Of Being Vigilant While Driving To Protect Our Wildlife.","description":"This House Resolution mourns the loss of Delabear and encourages all drivers to be vigilant while driving to keep an eye out for wildlife.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-06-27","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2024-06-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HR33/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141690","sponsor":"Sophie Phillips"},
{"bill_id":1883621,"bill_number":"HR30","title":"Honoring Veterans Day In Delaware On November 11, 2024.","description":"This resolution recognizes November 11, 2024 as Veterans Day in Delaware.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-06-27","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2024-06-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HR30/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141660","sponsor":"Jeff Hilovsky"},
{"bill_id":1883625,"bill_number":"HR32","title":"Urging The State Employee Benefits Committee, Through The Department Of Human Resources, Division Of Statewide Benefits And Insurance Coverage, To Collaborate With A Health System Partner(s) To Work With A Technology Partner To Deliver Focused And Targeted Care Protocols To A Measurable Cohort Of The State Of Delaware Group Health Insurance Plan To Proactively Address The Growing Problem Diabetes And Metabolic Syndrome Present, Thereby Improving Health And Decreasing Expenses For The Enrollees Of The Plan.","description":"This resolution urges the Department of Human Resources / Division of Statewide Benefits and Insurance Coverage, to collaborate with a health system partner to work with a technology partner to deliver focused and targeted care protocols to a measurable cohort of the State Employee Group Health Insurance Plan to proactively address the growing problem Diabetes and metabolic syndrome present, thereby improving health and decreasing expenses for the enrollees of the Plan.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-06-27","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2024-06-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HR32/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141622","sponsor":"Jeff Hilovsky"},
{"bill_id":1883630,"bill_number":"SR23","title":"Designating September 22-29, 2024, As Frontotemporal Degeneration Awareness Week In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This Resolution designates September 22-29, 2024, as Frontotemporal Degeneration Awareness Week in the State of Delaware.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-06-27","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2024-06-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SR23/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141681","sponsor":"Kyra Hoffner"},
{"bill_id":1883634,"bill_number":"HR31","title":"Directing The Department Of Education To Expand And Support Equity And Inclusion In Financial Literacy For All Students In Delaware.","description":"This House Resolution requests that the Department of Education does all of the following to expand and support equity and inclusion in financial literacy for all students in the State of Delaware:","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-06-27","last_action":"Passed in House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2024-06-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HR31/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141650","sponsor":"Jeff Hilovsky"},
{"bill_id":1883643,"bill_number":"SB327","title":"An Act Making Appropriations For Certain Grants-in-aid For The Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2025; Specifying Certain Procedures, Conditions And Limitations For The Expenditure Of Such Funds; Amending The Fiscal Year 2025 Appropriations Act; Amending The Fiscal Year 2025 One-time Supplemental Appropriations Act; And Amending Certain Statutory Provisions.","description":"This Act provides supplementary appropriations to certain Grants-in-Aid recipients for Fiscal Year 2025.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-06-30","last_action":"Signed by Governor","last_action_date":"2024-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SB327/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141695","sponsor":"Charles Paradee"},
{"bill_id":1883721,"bill_number":"HB455","title":"An Act To Amend Title 25 And Title 31 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Rent Increases In Residential Rental Agreements And Rental Unit Data Collection.","description":"This Act creates a 10-year program to address the lack of affordable housing in Delaware by establishing statewide limitations on the amount that rent can be increased as follows:","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-06-28","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Housing Committee in House","last_action_date":"2024-06-28","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB455/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141700","sponsor":"Larry Lambert"},
{"bill_id":1883733,"bill_number":"HB454","title":"An Act To Amend Title 30 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Small Business Tax Credits.","description":"This Act creates a small business COVID-19 tax credit for such businesses that have survived the COVID-19 pandemic.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-06-28","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Revenue & Finance Committee in House","last_action_date":"2024-06-28","committee":"Revenue & Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB454/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141692","sponsor":"Michael Ramone"},
{"bill_id":1883745,"bill_number":"HR34","title":"Phasing Out The Use Of Avoidable Pfas In Consumer Products In The State Of Delaware.","description":"This House Resolution states the intent to phase out the use of avoidable PFAS in consumer products sold in Delaware, consistent with precedents set in other states that have banned the use of avoidable PFAS in consumer products.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-06-28","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Administration Committee in House","last_action_date":"2024-06-28","committee":"Administration","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HR34/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141691","sponsor":"Paul Baumbach"},
{"bill_id":1883881,"bill_number":"SCR206","title":"Establishing The Delaware Restoring The Family Unit Task Force.","description":"This Senate Concurrent Resolution establishes the Delaware Restoring the Family Unit Task Force.","status_desc":"Failed","status_date":"2024-06-30","last_action":"Defeated By Senate. Votes: 6 YES 12 NO 1 NOT VOTING 2 ABSENT","last_action_date":"2024-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SCR206/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141672","sponsor":"Bryant Richardson"},
{"bill_id":1883882,"bill_number":"HB465","title":"An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Microbusinesses.","description":"This Act provides resources to microbusinesses that could be successful but lack sufficient resources to effectively implement their business plans.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-06-30","last_action":"Introduced and Assigned to Administration Committee in House","last_action_date":"2024-06-30","committee":"Administration","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HB465/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141706","sponsor":"William Bush"},
{"bill_id":1883883,"bill_number":"SR24","title":"Addressing The Public Health Need On Identification Of The Appropriate Level Of Healthcare By Directing The Department Of Health To Perform A Landscape Analysis Of Urgent Care Centers In The State.","description":"This resolution recognizes the States role in assisting the general public in accessing the right level of medical care efficiently and effectively and, specifically, the growing role of urgent care centers in alleviating the burden on the overall healthcare system. The resolution directs the Delaware Department of Health to perform a comprehensive landscape analysis of urgent care centers and submit recommendations on how best to educate the public on choosing the appropriate healthcare setting and the consideration of the development of an Advanced Urgent Care model. This report is due to the General Assembly by January 1, 2025.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-06-30","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2024-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SR24/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141699","sponsor":"Nicole Poore"},
{"bill_id":1883884,"bill_number":"SR22","title":"Requesting Senate Leadership Consider Nonpartisan Seating Arrangements In The Senate Chamber For Future General Assemblies.","description":"This Senate Resolution encourages Senate leadership to consider a nonpartisan seating arrangement in the Senate Chamber for future General Assemblies.","status_desc":"Failed","status_date":"2024-06-30","last_action":"Defeated By Senate. Votes: 6 YES 2 NO 13 NOT VOTING","last_action_date":"2024-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SR22/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141685","sponsor":"Eric Buckson"},
{"bill_id":1883885,"bill_number":"SR25","title":"Directing The Department Of Health And Social Services And Department Of Education To Prepare Reports On Demographic Data In Early Child Care And Education Populations.","description":"This Resolution directs the Department of Health and Social Services to prepare reports on the Purchase of Care Program and directs the Department of Education to prepare reports on the child care capacity.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-06-30","last_action":"Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES","last_action_date":"2024-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/SR25/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141709","sponsor":"Kyle Gay"},
{"bill_id":1883889,"bill_number":"HR35","title":"Designating June, 2024 As Black Music Appreciation Month .","description":"This House Resolution designates June, 2024 as Black Music Appreciation Month in Delaware.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-06-30","last_action":"Passed In House by Voice Vote","last_action_date":"2024-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/DE/bill/HR35/2023","state_link":"https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141676","sponsor":"Stell Parker Selby"}
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