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SR10 - Recognizing Senator Nicole Poore, Her Son Luke Poore, And Their Family For Historic Success In Delaware Wrestling.
Bryan Townsend, David P. Sokola, Elizabeth Lockman
Last updated over 1 year ago
20 Co-Sponsors
This resolution recognizes Senator Nicole Poore, her son Luke Poore, and the entire Poore wrestling family for historic success in Delaware wrestling.
STATUS
Engrossed
SCR5 - Honoring The Life And Work Of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. On The Occasion Of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day".
Elizabeth Lockman, Darius Brown, Marie Pinkney
Last updated over 1 year ago
51 Co-Sponsors
This Senate Concurrent Resolution honors and recognizes the leadership, achievements, and sacrifices of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and urges all citizens of the First State to participate fittingly in the observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on January 16, 2023.
STATUS
Engrossed
HCR16 - Directing The Delaware Department Of Education To Issue A Report Analyzing The Benefits Of Virtual Learning In A Post-covid Learning Environment.
Kimberly Williams, Laura Sturgeon, Michael Ramone
Last updated over 1 year ago
8 Co-Sponsors
This Concurrent Resolution directs the Department of Education to issue a report assessing the advantages and disadvantages of virtual learning for kindergarten through grade 12 students in a post-COVID learning environment, to include a review of all current virtual learning options in the State.
STATUS
Engrossed
SB3 - An Act Proposing An Amendment To Article V Of The Delaware Constitution Relating To Voting.
Darius Brown, Stephanie L. Hansen, Laura Sturgeon
Last updated 3 months ago
24 Co-Sponsors
This Act is the first leg of a constitutional amendment to eliminate the limitations on when an individual may vote absentee and authorizes the General Assembly to enact general laws providing the circumstances, rules, and procedures for absentee voting in this State. This Act is in response to the Supreme Courts decision in Albence v. Higgins, 2022 Del. LEXIS 377 (Del. 2022).
STATUS
Failed
HB56 - An Act To Amend Titles 14 And 30 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Tax Treatment Of Certain Student Loan Repayments.
Kimberly Williams, Laura Sturgeon, Valerie J. Longhurst
Last updated over 1 year ago
10 Co-Sponsors
This Act makes a loan repayment under the Speech Language Pathologist Student Loan Repayment Program, the High Needs Educator Loan Payment Program, and the Mental Health Services Student Loan Repayment Program non-taxable for state income tax purposes.
STATUS
Introduced
HB34 - An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To School Boards.
Kimberly Williams, Elizabeth Lockman, Kyle Evans Gay
Last updated over 1 year ago
20 Co-Sponsors
House Bill No. 34 requires school boards, including charter schools, to permit public comment on each agenda item presented for a vote at a school board meeting. The public comment period must take place before the school board vote on an agenda item. The school board may reasonably restrict the time, place, and manner of the public comment period.
STATUS
Passed
SCR2 - Recognizing January 9, 2023, As "law Enforcement Appreciation Day" In Delaware.
Brian Guy Pettyjohn, Jesse Rawlins Vanderwende, Eric Buckson
Last updated over 1 year ago
30 Co-Sponsors
This Concurrent Resolution recognizes January 9, 2023, as "Law Enforcement Appreciation Day" in the State of Delaware.
STATUS
Engrossed
SB27 - An Act To Amend Title 10 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Limitation Of Actions For Work, Labor, Or Personal Services.
Laura Sturgeon, John Walsh, Edward S. Osienski
Last updated over 1 year ago
17 Co-Sponsors
This Act increases the statute of limitations for filing an action for recovery upon a claim for unpaid wages from 1 year to 2 years, making it consistent with the statute of limitations under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act, 29 U.S.C. §§ 201, et seq. Many employees who are terminated spend the first period of unemployment attempting to secure other employment. After this focus on finding employment ends, 1 year may have passed or be about to pass, preventing employees who are owed wages from a previous employer from seeking legal redress.
STATUS
Passed
HB45 - An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Developmental Screening.
Kimberly Williams, Laura Sturgeon, Kyle Evans Gay
Last updated over 1 year ago
14 Co-Sponsors
This Act amends Chapter 30A of Title 14 to clarify that screening will not be conducted if a parent declines developmental screening or notifies the licensee that the child is already receiving early intervention services or special education and related services. It further clarifies that the child care provider will conduct the screening where the parent or guardian fails to do so only upon receipt of parental consent.
STATUS
Passed
SB1 - An Act To Amend Title 25 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Residential Landlord-tenant Code.
Bryan Townsend, Kyra L. Hoffner, Marie Pinkney
Last updated about 1 year ago
33 Co-Sponsors
This Act is a substitute for Senate Bill No. 1. Like Senate Bill No. 1, this Act creates a right to representation for tenants in evictions and other landlord-tenant actions.
STATUS
Passed
BIOGRAPHY
INCUMBENT
Senator from Delaware district SD-004
COMMITTEES
Delaware Senate
BIRTH
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