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SB99 - An Act To Amend Title 22 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Municipalities.
Marie Pinkney, Elizabeth Lockman, Madinah Wilson-Anton
Last updated over 1 year ago
13 Co-Sponsors
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
Engrossed
SB103 - An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure For Residential Dwellings.
Sarah McBride, Krista Griffith, Sophie Phillips
Last updated over 1 year ago
17 Co-Sponsors
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
Passed
HB153 - An Act To Amend Title 15 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Campaign Contributions And Expeditures.
Peter C. Schwartzkopf, David P. Sokola, Valerie J. Longhurst
Last updated over 1 year ago
3 Co-Sponsors
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
Engrossed
HB150 - An Act To Amend Title 31 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Medical Coverage For All Delaware Children.
Krista Griffith, Sarah McBride, Debra J. Heffernan
Last updated over 1 year ago
23 Co-Sponsors
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
Introduced
HCR19 - Recognizing The Easterseals/cai Volleyball Challenge And The Volleyball Ambassador, Carolyn Jerzak In The 17th Year Of Democrat And Republican Team Participation.
Valerie J. Longhurst, Nicole Poore, Kevin S. Hensley
Last updated over 1 year ago
20 Co-Sponsors
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
Engrossed
SB72 - An Act To Amend Title 30 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Personal Income Tax.
Nicole Poore, Valerie J. Longhurst, Sherry Dorsey Walker
Last updated about 1 year ago
18 Co-Sponsors
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
Passed
SCR55 - Proclaiming May 2023 As "community Action Month" In The State Of Delaware.
Brian Guy Pettyjohn, Ruth Briggs King, Franklin D. Cooke
Last updated over 1 year ago
28 Co-Sponsors
This Senate Concurrent Resolution proclaims May 2023 as "Community Action Month" in the State of Delaware.
STATUS
Engrossed
SR12 - Respectfully Requests The President Of The United States Issue A Posthumous Pardon To Delaware Abolitionist John Hunn.
Eric Buckson, Darius Brown, Kyle Evans Gay
Last updated over 1 year ago
21 Co-Sponsors
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
Engrossed
SCR36 - Observing April 2023, As The 2023 Month Of The Military Child In The State Of Delaware.
Laura Sturgeon, Eric Buckson, Spiros Mantzavinos
Last updated over 1 year ago
32 Co-Sponsors
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
Engrossed
HB99 - An Act To Amend Titles 7 And 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Climate Change.
Debra J. Heffernan, Stephanie L. Hansen, Bryan Townsend
Last updated over 1 year ago
33 Co-Sponsors
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
Passed
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