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HB162 - An Act To Amend Titles 9, 12, 16, 24, And 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Human Remains.
Sean M. Lynn, Laura Sturgeon, Eric A. Morrison
Last updated 4 months ago
15 Co-Sponsors
House Bill 162 authorizes the process of natural organic reduction to be used in this State. Natural organic reduction is the gentle, respectful process that accelerates the decomposition of human remains to soil. This process uses large vessels to hold human remains together with straw, wood chips, or other natural materials for about 30 days. The human remains and organic materials, mixed together with warm air, are periodically turned and the process eventually results in reduction of the human remains to a soil material that can then be provided to the deceased individual's family. Natural organic reduction is considered a more eco-friendly cremation alternative, forgoing the usage of formaldehyde and the release of carbon dioxide and mercury into the atmosphere. The process also uses 1/8 the energy of cremation.
STATUS
Passed
SB20 - An Act To Amend Title 14 And Title 29 Of The Delaware Code And Chapter 187 Of Volume 81 Of The Laws Of Delaware Relating To Donated Leave.
Bryan Townsend, Laura Sturgeon, Cyndie Romer
Last updated 3 months ago
34 Co-Sponsors
The primary purpose of this Act is to remove the requirement that a public school district employee who donates leave to another employee must donate 2 days of leave for the other employee to receive 1 day of leave.
STATUS
Passed
SCR122 - Designating The Week Of March 11 Through March 15, 2024, As Civic Learning Week In Delaware.
Sarah McBride, Kimberly Williams, Sherry Dorsey Walker
Last updated 7 months ago
32 Co-Sponsors
This resolution designates the week of March 11 through March 15, 2024, as Civic Learning Week in the State of Delaware to encourage schools and civic organizations to hold educational programs regarding civic duty and urge Delawareans to reflect upon the importance of their civic duty and responsibilities.
STATUS
Engrossed
HB350 - An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Hospital Costs.
Valerie J. Longhurst, Bryan Townsend, David P. Sokola
Last updated 3 months ago
30 Co-Sponsors
This Act creates the Diamond State Hospital Cost Review Board, which will be responsible for an annual review of hospital budgets and related financial information. The Board will have 7 members: 6 appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate, and the Executive Director of the Delaware Healthcare Association. This Act creates a requirement that hospitals submit yearly budgets, audited financial statements, and related financial information to the Board for review.
STATUS
Passed
SJR4 - Directing The Division Of Motor Vehicles To Opt Into A Federal Exemption To Develop A "school Bus Only - Commercial Driver's License".
Kyra L. Hoffner, William G. Bush, Bryan Townsend
Last updated 3 months ago
29 Co-Sponsors
This Joint Resolution directs the Division of Motor Vehicles to opt into the FMCSAs federal exemption that allows for first time CDL applicants seeking a school bus only endorsement on their drivers license. An applicants school bus only endorsement would only apply to intrastate operation of a school bus. The Division of Motor Vehicles is directed to implement this policy by May 1, 2024.
STATUS
Enrolled
HB326 - An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Related To The Delaware Health Care Commission.
Paul S. Baumbach, Marie Pinkney, Sherry Dorsey Walker
Last updated 3 months ago
13 Co-Sponsors
This is a substitute for House Bill No. 326.
STATUS
Passed
HCR88 - Designating March 8th, 2024 As International Womens Day In Delaware.
Stell Parker Parker Selby, Marie Pinkney
Last updated 3 months ago
2 Co-Sponsors
This Concurrent Resolution designates March 8th, 2024 as International Womens Day in Delaware.
STATUS
Engrossed
HCR87 - Recognizing The Holy Month Of Ramadan And Muslim Residents Of This State As They Observe Ramadan.
Madinah Wilson-Anton, Laura Sturgeon, Bryan Townsend
Last updated 7 months ago
22 Co-Sponsors
This Concurrent Resolution recognizes Ramadan and Muslim residents of this State as they observe Ramadan.
STATUS
Engrossed
HB327 - An Act To Amend Title 10 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Sexual Assault, Harassment, And Discrimination.
Eric A. Morrison, Laura Sturgeon, Sherry Dorsey Walker
Last updated 7 months ago
11 Co-Sponsors
The purpose of this Act is to protect victims of sexual assault, discrimination, or harassment from retaliatory lawsuits that arise when a victim of sexual assault discloses information regarding an act of sexual assault, discrimination, or harassment.
STATUS
Introduced
HB6 - An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To School Mental Health Services.
Valerie J. Longhurst, Marie Pinkney, Debra J. Heffernan
Last updated over 1 year ago
21 Co-Sponsors
This Act requires the State to fund a Mental Health Professional and Mental Health Coordinator position for each district and charter school by the 2024-25 school year. The Mental Health Professional and Mental Health Coordinator must develop partnerships with community-based organizations, work to establish collaborative relationships with the school, families, and local community, create an implementation plan, and undertake an assessment of the district's mental health needs.
STATUS
Introduced
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Senator from Delaware district SD-013
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Delaware Senate
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Marie Pinkney is running as a Democratic candidate for District 30A of the Maryland House of Delegates. Pinkney is an educator and union activist. She serves as 1st Vice President of the Prince George’s County Educators’ Association. Pinkney is focused on education and labor issues. She supports increased education funding, higher teacher salaries, universal pre-kindergarten, and workers’ rights.read less
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