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SCR171 - Honoring The National Conference Of State Legislatures As It Prepares To Mark The 50th Anniversary Of Its Establishment In 1975.
David P. Sokola, Bryan Townsend, Elizabeth Lockman
Last updated 6 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
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
Engrossed
SB313 - An Act To Amend Title 8 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The General Corporation Law.
Bryan Townsend, David P. Sokola, Elizabeth Lockman
Last updated 4 months ago
18 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
HB308 - An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Sexual Assault Policies For Institutions Of Higher Education.
Kimberly Williams, Stephanie L. Hansen, Laura Sturgeon
Last updated 24 days ago
15 Co-Sponsors
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
Passed
HB427 - An Act To Amend Titles 6 And 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Home Construction Contracts.
Eric A. Morrison, Russ Huxtable, Stephanie L. Hansen
Last updated 6 months ago
11 Co-Sponsors
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
Introduced
HB430 - An Act Proposing Amendments To The Delaware Constitution Relating To Technical Corrections.
Valerie J. Longhurst, David P. Sokola, Bryan Townsend
Last updated 5 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
This Act is the first leg of an amendment to the Delaware Constitution to make technical corrections to the Delaware Constitution.
STATUS
Enrolled
HB428 - An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To State Procurement.
Melissa Minor-Brown, Bryan Townsend, Elizabeth Lockman
Last updated about 2 months ago
9 Co-Sponsors
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
Passed
HB426 - An Act To Amend Title 11 Relating To Medical Services.
DeShanna U. Neal, Marie Pinkney, Melissa Minor-Brown
Last updated 2 months ago
11 Co-Sponsors
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
Passed
HCR145 - 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.
Valerie J. Longhurst, Nicole Poore, Kimberly Williams
Last updated 6 months ago
26 Co-Sponsors
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
Engrossed
SCR179 - Designating June 12, 2024, As Loving Day In The State Of Delaware.
Russ Huxtable, Bryan Townsend, Elizabeth Lockman
Last updated 6 months ago
18 Co-Sponsors
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
Engrossed
HCR150 - Recognizing The Young Men From Across The State Of Delaware Participating In The 2024 Session Of Delawares Boys State.
Valerie J. Longhurst, David P. Sokola, Bryan Townsend
Last updated 6 months ago
11 Co-Sponsors
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
Engrossed
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