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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 6 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
HB438 - An Act To Amend Titles 13 And 19 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Family And Medical Leave Insurance Program.
Debra J. Heffernan, Sarah McBride, John Walsh
Last updated 5 months ago
6 Co-Sponsors
This Act makes changes to the Paid Family and Medical Leave Program. It removes the employer as the party responsible for making eligibility determinations and claims decisions and instead reallocates this responsibility to the Department of Labor and gives the Department authority to enter into contracts with other entities to review and adjudicate claims for benefits.
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 5 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
SB322 - An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Student Athletes.
Sarah McBride, Kerri Evelyn Harris, Stephanie L. Hansen
Last updated 5 months ago
14 Co-Sponsors
This Act updates the Grace Firestone Act to strengthen regulations for member schools regarding sudden cardiac arrest. The Act requires member schools to develop an athletic emergency action plan and have an automated external defibrillator (AED) less than 3 minutes from any venue where practices and competitions are held. It further requires all coaches, physical education teachers, referees, health teachers and at least one staff member delivering student behavioral health services or at least one school administrator per school to be trained in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and trained in the use of an automated external defibrillator. The Act requires regular maintenance checks of AED equipment to follow the manufacturers guidelines for routine checks. The Act mandates all member schools to establish a cardiac emergency response plan and provide Stop the Bleed training to staff once every year.
STATUS
Introduced
SB254 - An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Food Deserts.
Darius Brown, Kyra L. Hoffner, Bryan Townsend
Last updated 3 months ago
29 Co-Sponsors
This Act creates the Delaware Grocery Initiative.
STATUS
Passed
SCR185 - Honoring Harvey Bernard Rubenstein, Esq. For His Half Century Of Service As A Member Of The Delaware Heritage Commission And His Distinguished Career Of Service To The State Of Delaware.
Kyle Evans Gay, Sarah McBride, Krista Griffith
Last updated 5 months ago
4 Co-Sponsors
This Senate concurrent resolution honors Wilmington attorney, historian and author Harvey Bernard Rubenstein on his 50 years of service as a member of the Delaware Heritage Commission, on the occasion of his being elevated by the Commission to emeritus status and thanks him for his years of service to our state as a truly public-spirited citizen.
STATUS
Engrossed
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 about 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
HB435 - An Act To Amend Title 30 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Income Taxes.
Krista Griffith, Spiros Mantzavinos, Debra J. Heffernan
Last updated 5 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
This bill creates a new chapter in Title 30 and establishes the STEM Talent Advancement and Retention Program (STAR Program) and the STEM Talent Advancement and Retention Fund (STAR Fund). The purpose of this STAR Program is to incentivize and attract individuals graduating with an associate, bachelors, graduate, or post-graduate degree in STEM to stay and work in Delaware.
STATUS
Introduced
HCR149 - Reaffirming The Longstanding Sisterhood Partnership Between Delaware And Taiwan.
Paul S. Baumbach, Bryan Townsend, Darius Brown
Last updated 5 months ago
22 Co-Sponsors
This House Concurrent Resolution reaffirms Delaware's commitment to strengthen the longstanding partnership with Taiwan, supports Taiwans efforts to secure the signing of a Bilateral Trade Agreement and an Avoidance of Double Taxation Agreement with the United States; commends Taiwans vibrant full-fledged democracy; supports the reopening of a Delaware Trade Office in Taiwan; and continues to support Taiwans meaningful participation and contributions in international organizations.
STATUS
Engrossed
HCR155 - Recognizing The Month Of June 2024 As Pride Month In The State Of Delaware.
Eric A. Morrison, Sarah McBride, Bryan Townsend
Last updated 5 months ago
20 Co-Sponsors
This concurrent resolution recognizes the month of June 2024 as Pride Month in the state of Delaware.
STATUS
Engrossed
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