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HB226 - An Act To Amend Title 4 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Purchase, Sale, And Dispensing Of Alcohol.
Michael F. Smith, Brian Guy Pettyjohn, Ruth Briggs King
Last updated over 1 year ago
7 Co-Sponsors
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
Introduced
HB3 - An Act To Amend Title 14 Relating To School Attendance.
Valerie J. Longhurst, Laura Sturgeon, Debra J. Heffernan
Last updated over 1 year ago
20 Co-Sponsors
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
Passed
SCR71 - Recognizing September 2023 As "prostate Cancer Awareness" Month In The State Of Delaware.
David L. Wilson, Jesse Rawlins Vanderwende, Sherry Dorsey Walker
Last updated over 1 year ago
32 Co-Sponsors
This Senate Concurrent Resolution recognizes September 2023 as "Prostate Cancer Awareness Month" in the State of Delaware.
STATUS
Engrossed
HB5 - An Act To Amend Title 31 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Reimbursement Of School-based Behavioral Health Services.
Valerie J. Longhurst, Nicole Poore, Debra J. Heffernan
Last updated 4 months ago
22 Co-Sponsors
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
Passed
SCR16 - Recognizing The Month Of March 2023 As Kidney Month In Delaware.
Nicole Poore, Melissa Minor-Brown, Kyle Evans Gay
Last updated over 1 year ago
18 Co-Sponsors
This Concurrent Resolution recognizes March 2023 as "Kidney Month" in Delaware.
STATUS
Engrossed
HB132 - An Act To Amend Title 10, Title 12, Title 13, And Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Decedents Estates And Fiduciary Relations.
William G. Bush, Spiros Mantzavinos, Stephanie L. Hansen
Last updated about 1 year ago
14 Co-Sponsors
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
Passed
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
HB251 - An Act Proposing An Amendment To Section 12 Of Article I Of The Delaware Constitution Relating To Bail.
Daniel B. Short, Brian Guy Pettyjohn, Gerald W. Hocker
Last updated over 1 year ago
13 Co-Sponsors
This is the first leg of a constitutional amendment to protect our communities from gun violence.
STATUS
Introduced
HB200 - An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To School-based Mental Health Services.
Valerie J. Longhurst, Marie Pinkney, Debra J. Heffernan
Last updated 4 months ago
26 Co-Sponsors
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
Passed
SB96 - An Act To Amend Title 7 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Department Of Natural Resources And Environmental Control.
Brian Guy Pettyjohn, Michael Ramone, Eric Buckson
Last updated over 1 year ago
21 Co-Sponsors
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
Introduced
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