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SB314 - An Act To Amend Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Board Of Social Work Examiners.
Marie Pinkney, Nnamdi Chukwuocha, Darius Brown
Last updated 2 months ago
22 Co-Sponsors
This Act removes supervision from the scope of practice of a masters social worker. This Act also prohibits a masters social worker from providing supervision to a licensed clinical social worker applicant. The Board of Social Work Examiners (Board) determined that a masters social worker lacks the education and experience needed to provide clinical supervision. Under this Act, an applicant for licensure as a licensed clinical social worker may still obtain supervision from a licensed psychologist or licensed psychiatrist where a licensed clinical social worker is not available, under the Boards rules and regulations.
STATUS
Passed
HCR129 - Recognizing The Historic Sacrifices And Ongoing Contributions Of Delawares Direct Support Professionals Serving Vulnerable Adults With Intellectual/developmental Disabilities.
Kendra Johnson, Nicole Poore, Sherry Dorsey Walker
Last updated 6 months ago
28 Co-Sponsors
This resolution recognizes the importance and expertise of Direct Support Professionals to the State of Delaware on the occasion of May 21st as Direct Support Professional Advocacy Day, co-sponsored by the Ability Network of Delaware A Team Delaware.
STATUS
Engrossed
HB191 - An Act To Amend Title 25 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Landlord Tenant Code.
Sherry Dorsey Walker, Marie Pinkney, Larry D. Lambert
Last updated 5 months ago
8 Co-Sponsors
This substitute bill provides more clarity on the process by which a tenant may file an action in the Justice of the Peace Court to withhold rent payments in escrow. Specifically, the bill provides what the tenant must file in order to bring such action and how such actions proceed in court. This substitute bill also provides the remedy of termination of lease when the conditions of the rental unit threatens the life, health, or safety of the tenant or a member of the tenants household. This substitute bill also clarifies the appeal process for actions to withhold rent payments in escrow. This substitute bill also provides a tenant the right to raise as an affirmative defense to an action for summary possession filed by the landlord that a condition exists that threatens the life, health, or safety of the tenant or a member of the tenants household if the tenant satisfies specific requirements. If the Court determines that the tenant has satisfied those requirements, the Court may order that in lieu of summary possession, the tenant pay all base monthly rent owed to the landlord to an escrow account established by the Court. The Court may order the landlord to remedy the conditions alleged by a specific date. If both the landlord and tenant comply with the Courts order, the amount held in escrow will be paid to the landlord within 30 days, and no judgment for possession shall be entered. Finally, this substitute bill provides that the Act will take effect 180 days after its enactment into law in order to provide the Justice of the Peace Court sufficient time to enact rules to implement the Act.
STATUS
Enrolled
HB391 - An Act To Amend Title 10, Title 11, And Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Elimination Of Certain Fees.
Sherry Dorsey Walker, Sean M. Lynn, Darius Brown
Last updated 7 months ago
17 Co-Sponsors
Delaware relies on fees imposed as surcharges by the criminal legal system to generate revenue for government services. These criminal fees can be an unstable revenue generator, especially when there are recessions, pandemics, or other major economic events. This Act repeals three fees that currently fund videophone systems used by state and local agencies, personnel, equipment, and training expenses related to judicial branch security, and victim notification initiatives. 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 intends to eliminate any outstanding balances owed on these fees.
STATUS
Introduced
SCR175 - Establishing The Probation System Task Force.
Marie Pinkney, Melissa Minor-Brown
Last updated 6 months ago
2 Co-Sponsors
This Senate Concurrent Resolution establishes the Probation System Task Force to study the probation system and make findings and recommendations.
STATUS
Introduced
HB426 - An Act To Amend Title 11 Relating To Medical Services.
DeShanna U. Neal, Marie Pinkney, Melissa Minor-Brown
Last updated 2 months ago
11 Co-Sponsors
This Act ensures that pregnant women in DOC custody, at Level IV or V, are able to meet with a doula or midwife to create a birth plan surrounding the birth of their child. Among other things, the birth plan must include a statement identifying a preferred childcare provider and whether the new mother wishes to express breast milk for the child. This Act further requires that the DOC publish an annual report regarding the use of doula and midwifery services within the DOC. This Act also makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.
STATUS
Passed
HB424 - An Act To Amend Title 10 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Appeals Of Superior Court Denials Of Reverse Amenability Orders.
Cyndie Romer, Marie Pinkney, William G. Bush
Last updated 6 months ago
4 Co-Sponsors
Currently, if a child files an application in Superior Court to have their criminal case transferred to Family Court and the Superior Court denies the application, there is no recourse for appeal until the childs criminal case is finally adjudicated in Superior Court. In State v. Roberts, Del.Supr. 282 A.2nd 603 (1971) the Delaware Supreme Court stated its jurisdiction, over such appeals by an accused, may only be by operation of law. This Act permits the child to enter a plea of guilty or nolo contendere and appeal an amenability denial to the Delaware Supreme Court within 30 days of being sentenced by the Superior Court. This Act also prohibits any plea being conditioned on waiving this right of appeal. This Act also clarifies that the Superior Court will not retain jurisdiction over the child if the Supreme Court reverses the Superior Courts Order.
STATUS
Introduced
HCR145 - This Concurrent Resolution Commends The 2024 Delaware Behavioral Health Professional Of The Year, Shannon Gronau, And All Of The District/charter Network Behavioral Health Professionals Of The Year.
Valerie J. Longhurst, Nicole Poore, Kimberly Williams
Last updated 6 months ago
26 Co-Sponsors
This Concurrent Resolution commends the 2024 Delaware Behavioral Health Professional of the Year, Shannon Gronau, and all of the District/Charter Network Behavioral Health Professionals of the Year.
STATUS
Engrossed
HCR146 - Supporting The Recommendation Of The Redding Consortium For Educational Equity To Provide Immediate Support To Wilmington Public School Students And Planning For The Withdrawal Of The Christina School District From The City.
Nnamdi Chukwuocha, Elizabeth Lockman, Bryan Townsend
Last updated 5 months ago
24 Co-Sponsors
This Concurrent Resolution supports the Redding Commission for Educational Equitys recommendations to move immediately to support Christina School Districts City of Wilmington students and to plan for the eventual withdrawal of the Christina School District from the City of Wilmington.
STATUS
Engrossed
SCR130 - Recognizing June 19, 2024, As "juneteenth National Independence Day" In The State Of Delaware.
Darius Brown, Elizabeth Lockman, Brian Guy Pettyjohn
Last updated 6 months ago
27 Co-Sponsors
This Resolution proclaims June 19, 2024, as "Juneteenth National Independence Day" in Delaware and encourages the people of Delaware to reflect upon the significant roles and many contributions of African Americans, and to celebrate this day with appropriate activities and events.
STATUS
Engrossed
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