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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 3 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.
STATUS
Passed
HCR142 - Recognizing The Nonprofits Of Delaware For Supporting The State And The Critical Resources They Provide To Delawareans.
Valerie J. Longhurst, Elizabeth Lockman, Stell Parker Parker Selby
Last updated 6 months ago
12 Co-Sponsors
This House Concurrent Resolution recognizes the nonprofits of Delaware for supporting the State and the critical resources they provide to Delawareans.
STATUS
Engrossed
HCR139 - Recognizing The Month Of June As National Homeownership Month In Delaware.
Kendra Johnson, Russ Huxtable, Kyle Evans Gay
Last updated 6 months ago
14 Co-Sponsors
This resolution recognizes June 2024 as National Homeownership Month in Delaware.
STATUS
Engrossed
SB286 - An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Delaware Hispanic Commission.
Laura Sturgeon, Bryan Townsend, Kerri Evelyn Harris
Last updated about 2 months ago
17 Co-Sponsors
This Act codifies the Delaware Hispanic Commission (Commission). The Commission was created by former Governor Jack Markell in Executive Order Number 28 to combine and streamline the duties of the former Governors Council on Hispanic Affairs and the former Governors Consortium on Hispanic Affairs. Under the executive order, the Commissions duty is to advise the Governor, the Governors Cabinet, and members of the General Assembly on matters that are important to people of Hispanic descent in Delaware.
STATUS
Passed
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
HB419 - An Act To Amend Title 13 Of The Delaware Code Relating To New Luggage For Children In The Custody Of The Department Of Services For Children, Youth, And Their Families.
Debra J. Heffernan, Elizabeth Lockman, DeShanna U. Neal
Last updated about 1 month ago
11 Co-Sponsors
This Act requires the Department of Services for Children, Youth, and Their Families (DSCYF) to provide new luggage to children in foster care to use for the transportation of their personal belongings when entering custody, moving from one placement to another, or exiting custody, and makes clear that disposable bags and trash bags may not be used for these purposes. It requires the Department to establish and maintain an inventory of new luggage for this purpose. The Department must annually provide a report containing a current accounting of supply inventory and inventory management procedures.
STATUS
Passed
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
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
SB265 - An Act To Amend Titles 17, 26, And 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Delaware Energy Solutions Act Of 2024.
Stephanie L. Hansen, Debra J. Heffernan, Edward S. Osienski
Last updated 2 months ago
18 Co-Sponsors
The Delaware Energy Solutions Act of 2024 authorizes processes necessary to help meet the net zero goals of the Climate Change Solutions Act of 2023. The bill facilitates a transition to carbon-free energy sources by (i) preparing for offshore wind to be a significant element of Delawares energy future, if cost is competitive with other potential sources, and (ii) increasing options for interconnecting renewable energy resources to the transmission grid.
STATUS
Passed
HCR138 - Recognizing May 2024 As Stroke Awareness Month In The State Of Delaware.
Stell Parker Parker Selby, Russ Huxtable, Sherry Dorsey Walker
Last updated 6 months ago
17 Co-Sponsors
This House Concurrent Resolution recognizes the month of May as Stroke Awareness Month in the State of Delaware.
STATUS
Engrossed
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