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SB265 - An Act To Amend Titles 17, 26, And 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Delaware Energy Solutions Act Of 2024.
Stephanie L. Hansen, Debra J. Heffernan, Edward S. Osienski
Last updated 3 months ago
18 Co-Sponsors
The Delaware Energy Solutions Act of 2024 authorizes processes necessary to help meet the net zero goals of the Climate Change Solutions Act of 2023. The bill facilitates a transition to carbon-free energy sources by (i) preparing for offshore wind to be a significant element of Delawares energy future, if cost is competitive with other potential sources, and (ii) increasing options for interconnecting renewable energy resources to the transmission grid.
STATUS
Passed
HCR116 - Recognizing April 24, 2024, As Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Or "aka Day At The Capitol" In Delaware.
Sherry Dorsey Walker, Darius Brown, Bryan Townsend
Last updated 7 months ago
25 Co-Sponsors
This Concurrent Resolution recognizes April 24, 2024, as Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated or AKA Day at the Capitol in Delaware.
STATUS
Engrossed
SB263 - An Act Amending Title 7 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Solid Waste Recycling.
William Charles Paradee, Sophie Phillips, Paul S. Baumbach
Last updated 8 months ago
9 Co-Sponsors
This Act limits the use of plastic and other beverage container rings, as well as plastic shrink wraps and plastic tops used to connect beverages, by expanding the definitions of beverage and beverage container and prohibiting beverages from being sold in containers connected to each other with plastic, ring, or ring-like connectors. Juice boxes and other aseptic containers are not defined as beverage containers and are not included in the ban.
STATUS
Introduced
SB132 - An Act To Amend Title 6 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Student Loan Borrower Bill Of Rights Act.
Sarah McBride, Sophie Phillips, Kendra Johnson
Last updated 8 months ago
18 Co-Sponsors
Over the past decade, an increasing number of states have passed legislation establishing a Student Loan Borrower Bill of Rights. At least 18 states have passed such legislation. Of these 18 states, 12 states have a Student Loan Ombudsperson and 13 have a licensing program, with another two states having a registration program instead of a licensing program.
STATUS
Introduced
HCR118 - Designating April 22nd To The 26th, 2024 As National Environmental Education Week In The State Of Delaware.
Sophie Phillips, Laura Sturgeon
Last updated 7 months ago
2 Co-Sponsors
This concurrent resolution designates the week of April 22nd to the 26th as National Environmental Education Week in the State of Delaware.
STATUS
Engrossed
SB297 - An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Diversity And Inclusivity In Education.
Bryan Townsend, Laura Sturgeon, Sophie Phillips
Last updated 2 months ago
14 Co-Sponsors
This Act acknowledges the importance of diversity and inclusivity in education by requiring the Department of Education to update content standards and regulations using a non-exhaustive list of racial, ethnic, and cultural groups.
STATUS
Passed
SB289 - An Act To Amend Title 16 And Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Energy Conservation.
Stephanie L. Hansen, Debra J. Heffernan, Sophie Phillips
Last updated about 2 months ago
9 Co-Sponsors
This Act amends Title 16, Chapter 76 of the Delaware Code relating to energy conservation identified in county and municipal building and plumbing codes. Consistent with codes in other States, including New York, Rhode Island, and Washington, among others, this Act requires as a threshold that counties and municipalities must, at minimum, meet the threshold adopted by the Delaware Energy Office (DEO). The Act authorizes counties and municipalities to go above the threshold adopted by the DEO.
STATUS
Passed
SB290 - An Act To Amend Title 7 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Protection Of Wetlands.
Stephanie L. Hansen, Bryan Townsend, Debra J. Heffernan
Last updated 7 months ago
9 Co-Sponsors
This Bill institutes a State nontidal wetlands program and leaves intact the current State tidal wetlands program under Chapter 66 of Title 7. Prior to these amendments, the only regulatory protection of the State's nontidal wetlands was through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the federal Clean Water Act ("CWA"). Nontidal (freshwater) wetlands are valuable resources that contribute to the quality of life for all Delawareans and deserve a local program of protection. The State nontidal wetlands program will be more efficient and more responsive than the federal program. The State nontidal wetlands program will cover gaps in federal jurisdiction under the CWA and mitigate the uncertainty surrounding the limits to federal jurisdiction. The bill also makes technical revisions and conforms certain language to existing language in 7 Del. C. Ch. 60, for consistency.
STATUS
Introduced
SB293 - An Act To Amend Title 6 And Title 25 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Fair Housing.
Elizabeth Lockman, Sherae'a A. Moore, Sherry Dorsey Walker
Last updated 4 months ago
12 Co-Sponsors
The Delaware Fair Housing Act, Chapter 46 of Title 6, and Residential Landlord-Tenant Code, Chapter 51 of Title 25, both prohibit discrimination based on source of income, which is defined as including rental payments from any government program. However, both laws also provide that a landlord's nonparticipation in a government-sponsored rental assistance, voucher, or certificate system cannot be the basis for an administrative or judicial proceeding.
STATUS
Passed
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
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