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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
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 3 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
Enrolled
SB70 - An Act To Amend Title 10 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Animals In Protection From Abuse Proceedings.
Nicole Poore, Stephanie L. Hansen, John Walsh
Last updated about 1 year ago
20 Co-Sponsors
This Act adds the following acts against a person's companion animal or service animal to the definition of abuse for protection from abuse proceedings:
STATUS
Passed
HB94 - An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Use Of Electronic Speed Enforcement Devices.
Edward S. Osienski, Spiros Mantzavinos, John Walsh
Last updated about 1 year ago
21 Co-Sponsors
The expectation for speed enforcement, under Delaware's Motor Vehicle statute, are Delaware's law enforcement agencies. It is not always possible for law enforcement officers to effectively enforce the speed limitations due to a number of factors, including, but not limited to, officer availability and safety. The original Act enabled the State, as well as counties and municipalities to more effectively enforce speed limits on roads in a residential district in which a Department of Transportation study, no more than 1 year old, documents that the 85th percentile speed on the road is 5 miles per hour or more than the posted speed limit or the road is in a designated work zone. For a violation to occur a motor vehicle must exceed the posted speed limit by 11 miles per hour or more. This Act would impose only civil penalties for violations and does not impose points on the owner or operators drivers license. Jurisdiction for adjudicating alleged violations would be in the Justice of the Peace Court and there would only be a right of appeal to the Court of Common Pleas if the penalty exceeds $100. Any excess revenue not used for administration of the system, will be managed by the Office of Highway Safety and used only for purposes of education, enforcement, engineering and administration. This Act will sunset in 5 years if not extended by a subsequent act by the General Assembly.
STATUS
Passed
HB10 - An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Delaware Electric School Bus Program.
Debra J. Heffernan, Stephanie L. Hansen, Valerie J. Longhurst
Last updated about 1 year ago
12 Co-Sponsors
This Act establishes targets for annual purchase of electric school buses through fiscal year 2030, and requires the Department of Education to submit an annual implementation report through 2029 as well as a comprehensive report in 2030 detailing future recommendations for electric vehicle purchases and other measures to reduce the carbon and environmental impact of the States school transportation fleet.
STATUS
Passed
HB82 - An Act To Amend Title 15 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Communication Of Election Information.
Krista Griffith, William Charles Paradee, Paul S. Baumbach
Last updated about 1 year ago
15 Co-Sponsors
This Act requires the Department of Elections to biennially mail a notice to all registered voters informing the registrant of their polling place and containing the following additional information: a brief description of all available methods of voting; the dates and times on which the general and any primary election will be held; deadlines for voter registration for each election and for party changes before a primary; and a brief outline of procedures and requirements and polling places and early voting sites. If the notice is returned as undeliverable the Department is directed to follow a procedure already set forth in Code for attempting to update and verify voting registration records. The notice is to be mailed not later than 30 days before the state primary election.
STATUS
Passed
HB102 - An Act To Amend Title 17 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Entrance Permits.
William G. Bush, John Walsh, Sherry Dorsey Walker
Last updated over 1 year ago
25 Co-Sponsors
This Act expedites the issuance of a temporary entrance permit for commercial and economic development projects. The Act also makes technical changes to conform existing law to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.
STATUS
Passed
HCR17 - Recognizing March 21, 2023 "rock Your Socks For World Down Syndrome Day."
Krista Griffith, Nicole Poore, Kerri Evelyn Harris
Last updated over 1 year ago
3 Co-Sponsors
This House Concurrent Resolution designates the 21st day of the Month of March, 2023 as Rock Your Socks for World Down Syndrome Day and celebrates the beauty and contributions that people with Down Syndrome make in Delaware.
STATUS
Engrossed
HB86 - An Act To Amend Titles 13 And 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Representation Of Indigent Persons In Civil Proceedings.
Krista Griffith, Kyle Evans Gay, Sherry Dorsey Walker
Last updated 3 months ago
16 Co-Sponsors
This Act establishes a right to counsel for indigent parents in DSCYF custody proceedings. Parent representation will primarily be provided by a legal services entity contracted with the Family Court, but may also be provided by the Office of Defense Services or a private attorney appointed by the Court.
STATUS
Enrolled
HB147 - An Act To Amend Title 12, Title 25, And Title 30 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Uniform Real Property Transfer On Death Act.
Paul S. Baumbach, Kyle Evans Gay, Stephanie L. Hansen
Last updated 3 months ago
17 Co-Sponsors
This Act is a substitute for House Bill No. 147. Like House Bill No. 147, this Act provides a mechanism for the nonprobate transfer of real estate. This is done by permitting an owner of an interest in real estate to execute and record a transfer on death (TOD) deed designating a beneficiary who will automatically receive the real estate on the owner's death without a probate procedure. During the owner's lifetime the beneficiary of a TOD deed has no interest in the real estate and the owner retains full power to transfer or encumber the real estate or to revoke the deed.
STATUS
Engrossed
BIOGRAPHY
INCUMBENT
Representative from Delaware district HD-012
COMMITTEES
Delaware House
BIRTH
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ABOUT
Krista Griffith is running for Vermont House Caledonia-3. Griffith was raised in Barre. She served on the Barre Unified Union School District board from 2005 to 2012. Griffith worked for Boynton Shell owned by her parents in Barre. Griffith and her husband Jason have 4 children. They live on the family farm in Walden which has been a working farm for over 200 years. The farm sells maple products and hosts events. Griffith wants to focus on making Vermont affordable with opportunities so future generations stay and thrive.read less
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