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SB33 - An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Department Of Services For Children, Youth And Their Families.
Kyle Evans Gay, Bryan Townsend, Krista Griffith
Last updated over 1 year ago
20 Co-Sponsors
This bill adopts a key recommendation of the Child Protection Accountability Commission Caseloads and Workloads final report approved on November 20, 2019, that Division of Family Services (DFS) caseload standards be reduced from 18 to 12 families per worker. Due to the volume of work generated by a caseload of 18 families, workers are significantly restricted in the time they can spend on critical case activities such as family engagement, assessment of safety, and face-to-face contact with children and families.
STATUS
Passed
HB60 - An Act To Amend Titles 18, 29, And 31 Relating To Breast Cancer Screening And Diagnostic Procedures.
Cyndie Romer, Nicole Poore, Valerie J. Longhurst
Last updated about 1 year ago
25 Co-Sponsors
To prevent Delawareans from facing exorbitant costs for potentially life-saving screenings and follow-up tests, and to allow providers to use clinical judgement in the use of breast cancer examination tools based on established national standards, this Act requires that all insurance policies issued or renewed in this State include coverage of supplemental and diagnostic breast examinations on terms that are at least as favorable as the coverage of annual screening mammograms. The Act covers all group, blanket, and individual health insurance policies (except specified accident, specified disease, hospital indemnity, Medicare supplement, long-term care or other limited benefit health insurance policies) as well as the State employee healthcare plan and Medicaid.
STATUS
Passed
HB36 - An Act To Amend Title 30 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Realty Transfer Tax.
William G. Bush, John Walsh, Darius Brown
Last updated almost 2 years ago
26 Co-Sponsors
This Act decreases by 1% the rate of the realty transfer tax to be received by the State, thereby returning it to the rate that was applicable prior to August 1,2017. The Act also makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual. This Act will apply to documents recorded and permits applied for after the effective date of the Act.
STATUS
Introduced
HB77 - An Act Concurring In A Proposed Amendment To § 3, Article Ii Of The Delaware Constitution Relating To The Residency Of The Members Of The General Assembly.
Paul S. Baumbach, Kyle Evans Gay, David L. Wilson
Last updated over 1 year ago
26 Co-Sponsors
This Act is the second leg of a constitutional amendment to the Delaware Constitution that would require legislators to remain domiciled in the districts they represent for the entirety of their term of office. The first leg of this constitutional amendment was House Bill No. 395 of the 151st General Assembly, published in Chapter 362 of Volume 83 of the Laws of Delaware. On passage of this second leg by this General Assembly this amendment will become part of the Delaware Constitution.
STATUS
Enrolled
HB100 - An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Special License Plates.
Peter C. Schwartzkopf, David P. Sokola, Stephanie L. Hansen
Last updated over 1 year ago
26 Co-Sponsors
This substitute bill, which makes only technical changes to the original bill, creates a special license plate for the Delaware State Police which will be displayed on the active fleet at the discretion of the Superintendent of the State Police for the 100th Anniversary of the Division.
STATUS
Passed
SB51 - An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Use Of Single-service Plastic Implements And Polystyrene Containers In Food Establishments.
William Charles Paradee, Paul S. Baumbach, Sophie Phillips
Last updated about 1 year ago
28 Co-Sponsors
This Act prohibits food establishments from providing consumers with ready-to-eat food or beverages in polystyrene foam containers or with single-service plastic coffee stirrers, cocktail picks, or sandwich picks. It also prohibits food establishments from providing single-service plastic straws, unless requested by a consumer. These restrictions take effect on July 1, 2025.
STATUS
Passed
HB31 - An Act To Amend Title 14 And Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Senior Property Tax Credit.
William G. Bush, Kyra L. Hoffner, Kevin S. Hensley
Last updated almost 2 years ago
10 Co-Sponsors
This Act reinstates a credit against school taxes of up to $400 for seniors who have been domiciled in Delaware for 3 years or more. After 10 years domiciled in Delaware the credit would increase to $500. Under current law the credit is $500 after 10 years.
STATUS
Introduced
HB30 - An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Disabled Veteran Property Tax Credit.
William G. Bush, Spiros Mantzavinos, Kyra L. Hoffner
Last updated almost 2 years ago
18 Co-Sponsors
This Act removes the 3 year residency requirement to qualify for the disabled veteran tax credit.
STATUS
Introduced
HB42 - An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Limitation On Public Schools'
Michael F. Smith, David L. Wilson, Ruth Briggs King
Last updated over 1 year ago
5 Co-Sponsors
This Act removes the up to 10% increase in school property taxes allowed after reassessment
STATUS
Introduced
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
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Representative from Delaware district HD-022
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Delaware House
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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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