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SJR2 - Designating August 31, 2023, As "international Overdose Awareness Day" In The State Of Delaware.
Stephanie L. Hansen, Sherry Dorsey Walker, Paul S. Baumbach
Last updated about 1 year ago
15 Co-Sponsors
This resolution designates August 31, 2023, as "International Overdose Awareness Day" in the State of Delaware, affirms the importance of overdose awareness, and encourages expanded efforts to keep Delaware residents properly informed of the grief that comes from losing a loved one to overdose.
STATUS
Passed
SB160 - A Bond And Capital Improvements Act Of The State Of Delaware And Certain Of Its Authorities For The Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2024; Authorizing The Issuance Of General Obligation Bonds Of The State; Appropriating Funds From The Transportation Trust Fund; Authorizing The Issuance Of Revenue Bonds Of The Delaware Transportation Authority; Appropriating Special Funds Of The Delaware Transportation Authority; Appropriating General Funds Of The State; Reprogramming Certain Funds Of The State; Specifying Certain Procedures, Conditions And Limitations For The Expenditure Of Such Funds; And Amending Certain Statutory Provisions.
John Walsh, Debra J. Heffernan, Spiros Mantzavinos
Last updated about 1 year ago
12 Co-Sponsors
This Bill is the Fiscal Year 2024 Bond and Capital Improvements Act.
STATUS
Failed
HB222 - An Act To Amend Title 4 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Duties And Powers Of The Delaware Alcoholic Beverage Control Commissioner.
Michael F. Smith, Brian Guy Pettyjohn
Last updated over 1 year ago
2 Co-Sponsors
This Act requires the Commissioner, after 25 complaints from residents who reside within one mile of a licensed establishment that sells alcohol regarding a violation of statutory or regulatory requirements, to direct an investigation to the Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Enforcement for an independent investigation. If an investigation finds the complaint credible, and a hearing is necessary, the signatories of the petition will also be provided notice of the hearing and given an opportunity to appear and provide an impact statement.
STATUS
Introduced
SCR74 - Proclaiming Monday, June 12, 2023, As "women Veterans Day" In The State Of Delaware.
Brian Guy Pettyjohn, David G. Lawson, William J. Carson
Last updated over 1 year ago
38 Co-Sponsors
This Senate Concurrent Resolution proclaims Monday, June 12, 2023, as Women Veterans Day in the State of Delaware.
STATUS
Engrossed
SB201 - An Act To Amend Title 30 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Exclusion Of Military Pensions From Taxable Income.
Eric Buckson, Spiros Mantzavinos, Sherry Dorsey Walker
Last updated 9 months ago
13 Co-Sponsors
Of the 41 states with a state income tax, 27 states fully exempt military retirement pay from state income taxes and 12 states partially exempt military retirement pay.
STATUS
Introduced
SCR107 - Honoring The Life And Work Of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. On The Occasion Of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day".
Darius Brown, Elizabeth Lockman, Bryan Townsend
Last updated 9 months ago
37 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 15, 2024.
STATUS
Engrossed
HB321 - An Act To Amend Title 30 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Increasing The Personal Exemption Credit.
Lyndon Dean Yearick, Brian Guy Pettyjohn, Eric Buckson
Last updated 7 months ago
8 Co-Sponsors
This act increases from $110 to $330 each personal exemption credit for certain lower income earning individuals.
STATUS
Introduced
HB320 - An Act Proposing An Amendment To Article V, § 1 Of The Delaware Constitution Relating To Early In-person Voting.
Lyndon Dean Yearick, Gerald W. Hocker, Brian Guy Pettyjohn
Last updated 7 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
This is the first leg of a Constitutional Amendment to constitutionally authorize 10 days of early in-person voting in Delaware. Additionally, at least 21 in-person early voting places, with 1 being located in each State Senate District, are required. Further, this Constitutional Amendment requires all administrative or procedural laws, rules, policies, or regulations applicable to safeguarding the security of in-person voting that apply to the general election shall be applicable to in-person early voting days.
STATUS
Introduced
SB217 - An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Financial Assistance For Education.
Spiros Mantzavinos, Bryan Townsend, Brian Guy Pettyjohn
Last updated 7 months ago
20 Co-Sponsors
This Act creates a professional loan-to-grant incentive program to encourage Delawareans to pursue careers in nursing at long-term care facilities. Funding for the incentive program is to be appropriated annually by the General Assembly, in an amount not less than $1 million. Qualifying nursing students who agree to fulfill a 4-year service obligation at a long-term care facility may apply for loans to assist with expenses associated with (a) prelicensure education at a (i) State Board of Nursing approved nursing education program that is authorized to prepare persons for licensure as a registered nurse or a (ii) State Board of Nursing approved practical nursing education program, or (b) a graduate-level education at an advanced practice registered nurse program accredited by a national accrediting body.
STATUS
Introduced
SB216 - An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Long Term Care Facilities And Services And Civil Penalties.
Spiros Mantzavinos, Bryan Townsend, Brian Guy Pettyjohn
Last updated about 2 months ago
16 Co-Sponsors
This Act increases the civil penalties for violations of the statutes in Title 16, Chapter 11 related to Long Term Care Facilities and the regulations adopted pursuant to it. For violations that the Department determines pose a serious threat to the health and safety of a resident, the minimum penalty in Section 1109 of Title 16 is increased from $1,000 per violation to $2,000, and the maximum penalty is increased from $10,000 to $20,000 per violation. Each day of a continuing violation constitutes a separate violation. For violations that do not constitute a serious threat to the health and safety of a resident, the maximum penalty is increased from $5,000 to $10,000 per violation. The civil penalties in Section 1109(a)(2) for violations that pose a serious threat to the health and safety of a resident were established in 1998 and have not been increased since then. The maximum civil penalty in Section 1109(c) for violations that do not constitute a serious threat to the health and safety of a resident was set at $10,000 in 1998, but was later reduced to $5,000 in 2000, and has not been increased since then. This Act also repeals the provision which places a cap on the civil penalties for continuing violations.
STATUS
Passed
BIOGRAPHY
INCUMBENT
Representative from Delaware district HD-022
COMMITTEES
Delaware House
BIRTH
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ABOUT
Michael F. Smith is a native of Tunnel Hill, where he graduated from Northwest Whitfield High School. After high school, Michael attended Shorter College where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science. Michael is an active member of the Dalton Rotary Club where he has served on the Board of Directors. Michael currently serves on the Whitfield County Planning Commission. He attends Christ Church United Methodist, where he has served on the Administrative Board and Education Committee. Michael has also served as an assistant coach for recreation league baseball and basketball.read less
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