SB209 - An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Division Of Forensic Science And The Definition Of Next Of Kin.
Delaware - 152nd General AssemblyIntroduced by
Nicole Poore, Franklin D. Cooke, Stephanie L. Hansen
Last updated 3 months ago11 Co-Sponsors
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
Passed
SCR138 - 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.
Delaware - 152nd General AssemblyIntroduced by
Stephanie L. Hansen, Debra J. Heffernan, Sherry Dorsey Walker
Last updated 6 months ago17 Co-Sponsors
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
Engrossed
SB238 - An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Protection Of Crime Victims.
Delaware - 152nd General AssemblyIntroduced by
Kyle Evans Gay, Cyndie Romer, DeShanna U. Neal
Last updated about 2 months ago19 Co-Sponsors
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
Passed
SCR188 - Recognizing Title Ix's 52nd Anniversary And Its Positive Impact On Students.
Delaware - 152nd General AssemblyIntroduced by
Kyle Evans Gay, Valerie J. Longhurst, Kyra L. Hoffner
Last updated 3 months ago11 Co-Sponsors
This resolution recognizes the 52nd anniversary of Title IX and its positive impact on students.
STATUS
Engrossed
SCR144 - Recognizing April 2024 As "child Abuse Prevention Month" In The State Of Delaware.
Delaware - 152nd General AssemblyIntroduced by
Bryant L. Richardson, Kyle Evans Gay, Sherry Dorsey Walker
Last updated 5 months ago40 Co-Sponsors
This Senate Concurrent Resolution recognizes April 2024 as "Child Abuse Prevention Month" in the State of Delaware.
STATUS
Engrossed
SR21 - Recognizing The Efforts Of Hawks, Inc. In Helping With The Clean-up Of The 11th Street Bridge After Hurricane Ida In 2021.
Delaware - 152nd General AssemblyIntroduced by
Darius Brown, Eric Buckson, Kyle Evans Gay
Last updated 5 months ago21 Co-Sponsors
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
Engrossed
SJR9 - The Official General Fund Revenue Estimate For Fiscal Year 2024.
Delaware - 152nd General AssemblyIntroduced by
William Charles Paradee, Kimberly Williams, Darius Brown
Last updated 3 months ago12 Co-Sponsors
This Resolution provides the official revenue, refund, and unencumbered funds estimates for Fiscal Year 2024.
STATUS
Passed
SB201 - An Act To Amend Title 30 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Exclusion Of Military Pensions From Taxable Income.
Delaware - 152nd General AssemblyIntroduced by
Eric Buckson, Spiros Mantzavinos, Sherry Dorsey Walker
Last updated 9 months ago13 Co-Sponsors
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
Introduced
SCR197 - Recognizing The Month Of June 2024 As Myasthenia Gravis Awareness Month In The State Of Delaware.
Delaware - 152nd General AssemblyIntroduced by
John Walsh, Sophie Phillips
Last updated 3 months ago2 Co-Sponsors
This Concurrent Resolution recognizes the month of June 2024 as Myasthenia Gravis Awareness Month in the State of Delaware.
STATUS
Engrossed
SB313 - An Act To Amend Title 8 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The General Corporation Law.
Delaware - 152nd General AssemblyIntroduced by
Bryan Townsend, David P. Sokola, Elizabeth Lockman
Last updated 2 months ago18 Co-Sponsors
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
Passed
SB207 - An Act To Amend Chapter 170, Volume 84 Of The Laws Of Delaware Relating To The Uniform Controlled Substances Act And Drug Testing Strips.
Delaware - 152nd General AssemblyIntroduced by
Nicole Poore, Melissa Minor-Brown, Gerald W. Hocker
Last updated 3 months ago11 Co-Sponsors
This Act eliminates the sunset provision contained in Chapter 170, Volume 84 of the Laws of Delaware related to xylazine.
STATUS
Passed
SB127 - An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Patient Abuse.
Delaware - 152nd General AssemblyIntroduced by
Spiros Mantzavinos, Brian Guy Pettyjohn, Kendra Johnson
Last updated over 1 year ago10 Co-Sponsors
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
Introduced
SB30 - An Act To Amend Title 7 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Silviculture.
Delaware - 152nd General AssemblyIntroduced by
Russ Huxtable, William J. Carson, Darius Brown
Last updated about 1 year ago24 Co-Sponsors
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
Passed
SCR112 - Recognizing And Celebrating The Chinese New Year 2024.
Delaware - 152nd General AssemblyIntroduced by
Laura Sturgeon, Michael F. Smith
Last updated 8 months ago2 Co-Sponsors
This resolution recognizes and celebrates the Chinese New Year 2024.
STATUS
Engrossed
SB245 - 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.
Delaware - 152nd General AssemblyIntroduced by
Russ Huxtable, Elizabeth Lockman, David P. Sokola
Last updated about 1 month ago20 Co-Sponsors
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
Passed