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HB410 - An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Establishing The Legislative Hall Art And History Advisory Commission.
Valerie J. Longhurst, David P. Sokola, Bryan Townsend
Last updated about 2 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
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
Passed
SCR169 - Recognizing May 22, 2024 As National Maritime Day.
Russ Huxtable, Peter C. Schwartzkopf, Gerald W. Hocker
Last updated 6 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
This resolution recognizes May 22, 2024, as National Maritime Day in the State of Delaware.
STATUS
Engrossed
SB283 - An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Deljis Fund.
Darius Brown, Sean M. Lynn, Franklin D. Cooke
Last updated 4 months ago
33 Co-Sponsors
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effective upon the specific appropriation of General Fund monies to replace DELJISs full spending authority of the repealed fee.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
Passed
SB282 - An Act To Amend Title 11 And Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Elimination Of Certain Fees.
Darius Brown, Sean M. Lynn, Franklin D. Cooke
Last updated 4 months ago
33 Co-Sponsors
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.
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Passed
HB414 - An Act To Amend The Charter Of The Town Of Frankford Relating To Taxation.
Richard G. Collins, Gerald W. Hocker
Last updated about 2 months ago
2 Co-Sponsors
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
Passed
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
HCR144 - Recognizing The 80th Anniversary Of The Allied Landing At Normandy During World War Ii.
Bryan W. Shupe, Eric Buckson, David P. Sokola
Last updated 6 months ago
30 Co-Sponsors
This resolution recognizes June 6, 2024 as the 80th anniversary of D-Day, when the Allied Troops landed at Normandy during WWII.
STATUS
Engrossed
SCR160 - Designating The Month Of May 2024 As "lyme Disease Awareness Month" In The State Of Delaware.
Brian Guy Pettyjohn, Sherry Dorsey Walker, Peter C. Schwartzkopf
Last updated 6 months ago
28 Co-Sponsors
This Senate Concurrent Resolution designates the month of May 2024 as "Lyme Disease Awareness Month" in the State of Delaware.
STATUS
Engrossed
SCR163 - Designating May 27, 2024, As Brain Cancer Awareness Day In The State Of Delaware.
Kyra L. Hoffner, Michael Ramone, Jeffrey N. Spiegelman
Last updated 6 months ago
18 Co-Sponsors
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
Engrossed
SB169 - An Act To Amend Title 10 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Wrongful Conviction Compensation And Services.
Kyra L. Hoffner, Sean M. Lynn, Darius Brown
Last updated 2 months ago
38 Co-Sponsors
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
Passed
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