Posts Tagged ‘amendment’
Update: Amended Bill To Restrict Magazines Approved In House
Update: Legislation to restrict large-capacity magazines and revise criminal statutes outlined in the original bill has passed in amended form in the House of Representatives. Magazine capacity would now be limited to 20 rounds for a handgun and 30 rounds for a long gun. Also, the crime of ‘selling, purchasing, receiving or transferring a large-capacity…
Read MoreDel. State Rep. Sean Lynn will strike controversial amendment amid outrage
Delaware State Representative Sean Lynn has announced that he will strike an amendment he introduced that would have removed certain first responders and healthcare workers from the list of people who if assaulted, aggravates the crime to a violent felony. Rep. Lynn came under fire Tuesday on the first day of session after many learned…
Read MoreVote by Sussex County Council on Cluster Subdivisions Deferred
The Sussex County Council has deferred a decision on an ordinance amendment dealing with cluster subdivisions. The ordinance exists currently – the change would make the superior design standards – mandatory rather than optional as they are now. Superior design standards includes smaller lots, more open space, less roads and sidewalks, more amenities for residents.…
Read MoreEqual Rights Measure to be Added to DE Constitution
An amendment to the Delaware Constitution has passed both chambers in consecutive sessions of the General Assembly. The State Senate approved HB 1 with a 16 to 5 vote. The words “Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged on account of sex.” The bill now goes to the Governor for…
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