Posts Tagged ‘DE General Assembly’
Bill to Eliminate DE Death Penalty Waiting for Governor’s Signature
Legislation that will eliminate Delaware’s death penalty has been passed by the General Assembly. House Bill 70 passed Thursday in State Senate with a 14 to 7 vote – Democrat…
Read MoreState Senate Approves Process of Reporting and Calculating Funds Distributed to DE Fire Companies/Departments
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Legislation that will simplify the reporting process and provide a new way to calculate the funds distributed to fire companies or departments in Delaware has been passed in both chambers.…
Read MoreHB 275 Passes in DE Senate; Updates Definition of “Sexual Orientation”
With just days left before the end of the Delaware 152nd General Assembly – legislation is still being considered and passed. On Thursday the State Senate passed House Bill 275…
Read MoreDE End of Life Options Act Passes House & Senate; Waits for Governor’s Signature
Gov Carney Vetoes Measure Relating to the State Employee Benefits Committee
Governor John Carney has vetoed House Bill 282 – which would have amended Delaware Code relating to the State Employee Benefits Committee (SEBC). Representative Paul Baumbach, the sponsor of the…
Read MoreDeath Penalty Bills Still Waiting for Action in Dover
Legislation to revise Delaware’s death penalty statute to ensure compliance with the US Constitution has been awaiting consideration in the Senate Judiciary committee for over a year. This measure, Senate…
Read MoreHuman Composting Bill Signed by MD Governor Moore
Last week, Maryland Governor Wes Moore held his third bill signing, which included a measure – Green Death Care Options Act – or human composting. The measure establishes a regulatory…
Read MoreHB 399 Would Create New State-Level Department of Veterans’ Affairs
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Legislation to create new state-level Department of Veterans’ Affairs has been introduced in Dover. House Bill 399 is sponsored by Representative William Carson – and the department would be headed…
Read MoreHB 357 Would Redefine “Firearms” in Delaware
Legislation has been introduced to the Delaware General Assembly that would legally define a firearm in the First State. House Bill 357 will go before the House Judiciary Committee on…
Read MoreLegislation for Workforce & Affordable Housing Introduced to DE General Assembly
UPDATED: SB 241 Passed & Signed into Law – to Cancel DE Presidential Primary
UPDATED – 03/19/24 – 11pm – Senate Bill 241 has been signed into law by Governor John Carney. ============================================ UPDATED – 03/19/24 5pm – There will be no Presidential Primary…
Read MoreHB 344 Would Eliminate Ballot Bias in Delaware
Legislation introduced in the Delaware General Assembly would eliminate ballot bias in Delaware elections. Numerous study’s show that the order in which candidates’ names appear on the ballot may impact…
Read MoreBill to Impose Filing Deadline for Legislation before End of DE General Assembly Session
State Senator Eric Buckson(R-16) has introduced the first leg of a constitutional amendment that would impose a filing deadline for the introduction of new bills during a legislative session. SB…
Read MoreHouse Bill Would Increase Penalties for Drivers Who Fail to Yield Right-of-Way for Emergency Vehicles with Lights & Sirens Activated
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Legislation sponsored by 4th District State Representative Jeff Hilovsky focuses on protecting police, paramedics and firefighters and facilitating prompt emergency response. House Bill 329 would increase the penalties for motorists…
Read MoreBill Introduced to Protect 1st Responders & Emergency Equipment
A measure pending action in the General Assembly would increase the consequences for those whose actions endanger first responders or damage emergency equipment. House Bill 323 is sponsored by 35th…
Read MoreUPDATED: Amended ‘Permit to Purchase’ Bill Passes DE State Senate
Legislation has Been Filed to Create the Office of the Inspector General in Delaware
Legislation that would create the Office of the Inspector General, Senate Bill 21, has been filed in the Delaware General Assembly. Sponsored by Senator Laura Sturgeon(D), this would create a…
Read MoreLegislation to Provide EMS Care to K9s Signed by Gov Carney
Another bill to provide better care to law enforcement K9s is Senate Bill 117 which is sponsored by Senator Brian Pettyjohn and Representative Lyndon Yearick. This measure allows paramedics and…
Read MoreOwners of Retired Law Enforcement K9s to be Reimbursed for Some Vet Expenses
A bill that will reimburse the owner of a retired law enforcement canine for some veterinary care expenses has been signed by Governor John Carney. Senate Bill 176 have the…
Read MoreGov Carney Signs Legislation to Require Reassessment of Real Property Every 5 Years
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Legislation that requires each county to reassess the value of real property at least once every 5 years has been signed into law by Governor John Carney. House Bill 62…
Read MoreConstitutional Amendment to Restore Voting Rights to Former Felons Introduced in General Assembly
A constitutional amendment that would restore voting rights to Delawareans who have completed a prison sentence on felony charges has been introduced in the General Assembly. Senate Bill 180 would…
Read MoreLegislation Introduced in DE State Senate for DNREC & PJM Interconnection to Study Transmission Impacts of Offshore Wind Development
Revisions Proposed for DE Law Enforcement Officers’ Bill of Rights
Two bills were filed Friday that would bring revisions to the Delaware Law Enforcement Officers’ Bill of Rights. House Bill 205 and House Bill 206 would revamp how officer disciplinary…
Read MoreSB 96 Would Prohibit DNREC’s EV Sales Mandate to be Heard in Committee Wednesday Afternoon
Legislation sponsored by State Senator Brian Pettyjohn and Representative Michael Ramone is now expected to be heard in the Senate Environment, Energy & Transportation Committee next Wednesday. Senate Bill 96…
Read MoreJoint Finance Committee Approves Raises for State Workers & Retirees and More…
The Joint Finance Committee, which is charged with crafting Delaware’s operating budget, has approved raises for state workers and retirees. This is the first day of mark-up – when the…
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