Posts Tagged ‘DE General Assembly’
SB 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 would prohibit DNREC from enacting its electric vehicle sales mandate. The bill would not restrict the sale of fuel-powered cars, trucks and SUVs in Delaware…
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 committee takes the Governor’s recommended budget and begins to vote on specific funding requests – essentially writing the budget. The plan approved by the committee…
Read MoreRescue Dog a Signature Away From DE Official State Dog
Legislation to Extend Time for Temporary Tags Passes State House
Legislation that will increase the length of time for a valid temporary tag has been passed in the State House. House Amendment 1 to HB 111 would increase the length of time from 60 days to 90 days – or until the issuance of a permanent registration. The measure also keeps a temporary registration plate…
Read MoreDE State Lawmakers Urge Congressional Delegation to Deschedule Marijuana
In March, the Delaware State Senate approved Senate Resolution 11, which urges the Delaware Congressional Delegation to deschedule marijuana. Currently marijuana is still a Schedule 1 Controlled Substance, which is intended for exceptionally dangerous substances with high potential for abuse and no medical use. However marijuana currently has many accepted medical uses in the US…
Read MoreDE Tenants Rights Bill Advances to State House
Legislation that will give tenants a right to representation in eviction proceedings and other landlord-tenant issues has been advanced by the Delaware State Senate. Senate Substitute 1 to SB 1 would help level the playing field between landlords and Delaware’s 100,000-plus renters, 1 in 5 of whom face eviction each year, by connecting tenants experiencing…
Read MoreDE State Senate Approves Tenants Rights Measure
Bill Introduced to Provide Middle Class Tax Relief for Working Delawareans
A measure that would increase the standard deduction for personal income taxes by 75% in tax year 2024 – and increase the refundable Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) to 7.5% of the federal credit for Tax Year 2023 has been introduced in the Delaware State House. House Bill 89 is sponsored by Representative Paul Baumbach…
Read MoreHB 1 the Marijuana Bill Passes in the DE House
House Bill 1, which would legalize a personal use quantity of 1 ounce or less of marijuana was voted today in the Delaware House. There was quite a lot of discussion with the bill’s sponsor, Edward Osienski, as well as some Q&A with the past president of the Medical Society of Delaware, Dr David Henderson,…
Read MoreDE Senate Working to Make Public Participation in Legislative Process Easier
The Delaware State Senate is making it easier for Delawareans to take part in the legislative process. All formal legislative proceedings – from the legislative session to committee hearings will be held in a hybrid format that will allow for in-person or virtual participation. Additional information from the Delaware Senate Majority Caucus: Here’s what the…
Read MoreDE Budget Bill Introduced Friday; On Tuesday’s House Agenda
Delaware budget writers got more good news after the latest DEFAC meeting Friday. They have estimated an increase in revenues by $71.5-million compared to the forecast from last month. The State House on Friday introduced a $4.771-billion dollar budget to the General Assembly. HB 250 is $246-million more than the one it replaces. HB 251,…
Read MoreCommittee Hearing on SB 24 – to Ban Mass Balloon Releases – Wednesday 1pm
The Delaware General Assembly’s Senate Environment & Energy Committee will hold a hearing by Zoom on Wednesday on Senate Bill 24, which will ban mass balloon releases at events and memorials. The MERR Institute supports this measure as balloons cause suffering and death to thousands of animals each year who mistake the balloons for food.…
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