Posts Tagged ‘delaware general assembly’
Lawmaker Apologizes For Slur Contained In Email
A Delaware state lawmaker is apologizing and Democratic leadership is rebuking State Representative Gerald Brady, D-Wilmington for comments he admitted are embarrassing and shameful.
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Read MoreDel. Budgets Enacted For FY ’22
Delaware’s operating budget and capital budget are now law for the fiscal year that starts Thursday.
Governor John Carney signed…
Read MoreCapital Budget, Numerous Other Bills Go To Gov. Carney
Delaware’s largest-ever capital budget, known as the bond bill, has passed the General Assembly.
The Fiscal Year 2022 Capital Budget (
Bill To Tighten Plastic Bag Ban Moves Forward
Delaware lawmakers are strengthening the near-prohibition on single-use plastic bags that took effect at the start of the year.
The House…
Read MoreUpdate: FY ’22 Budget Approved, Sent To Gov. Carney
Update as of Thursday, June 24th:
The Delaware Fiscal Year 2022 budget is on its way to Governor John Carney for…
Read MoreRally Shows Support For Changes To Law Enforcement Officers’ Bill Of rights
A bill to overhaul the Delaware Law Enforcement Officers Bill of Rights got support Wednesday at a rally outside of Legislative Hall.
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…
Read MoreMore Criminal Justice – Police Reform Bills Pass Del. House
Three more criminal justice and police-reform measures have passed in the House of Representatives, two of which developed out of last year’s Delaware Legislative Black Caucus Justice…
Read MoreDel. House Passes Minimum Wage Increase
After a series of failed amendments, the Delaware House of Representatives Thursday gave final legislative approval to an increase in Delaware’s minimum wage, to be phased in…
Read MoreDel. Bill Establishes Guidelines For Use Of Opioid Impact Fee
The State Senate has passed legislation to establish a prescription opioid settlement fund and a settlement distribution commission that would allocate collected funds toward addressing the opioid…
Read MoreDel. Bill Supports Collective Bargaining For Delmar Police
Delmar Police deserve an opportunity to collectively bargain for better pay and safer working conditions, according to the sponsor of legislation that would clear the way for…
Read MoreState Senate Approves Use-Of-Force Revisions
Delaware’s first ‘objective use of force’ standard for police officers is a step closer to becoming law.
The State Senate Thursday…
Read MoreVoting Amendment Falls Short In Del. House
A vote of 25 yes, 14 no was not enough in the Delaware House of Representatives to pass the second leg of a Constitutional Amendment that would…
Read MoreMarijuana Legislation Pulled From Thursday House Agenda
A bill that would permit adult recreational use of marijuana in Delaware and regulate production and sale of marijuana has been pulled from Thursday’s House agenda.
Del. Legislation Addresses “Eviction Crisis”
Delaware tenants who face financial hardship and possible eviction would get access to legal help and other services under a bill approved in the State Senate Tuesday.
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Read MoreElementary School Mental Health Services Could Get A Boost
Senate Votes To Repeal Training – Youth Wage
A youth and training wage that’s below Delaware’s minimum wage is a step closer to repeal.
The State Senate Tuesday passed…
Read MoreLawmaker: Don’t Use Vax Status To Deny Services, Rights
A person’s COVID-19 vaccination status could not be used as a basis for denial of rights and services, under a bill introduced in the Delaware General Assembly.
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Read MoreDel. Plastic Bag Ban Loophole Addressed In New Bill
What’s called a loophole in Delaware’s five-month old ban on single-use plastic bags at many establishments would be addressed under a measure filed in the Delaware General…
Read MoreDel. GOP Lawmakers Propose Tax Relief Measures
Some Delaware lawmakers are proposing that the state share a portion of its growing revenues with Delaware taxpayers.
The Delaware Economic…
Read MoreDel. Bill Would Mandate Recordings Of Police Interrogations
Recordings of police interrogations of adult criminal suspects or juveniles involved in a delinquent act would be required under House Bill 215 that has been introduced…
Read MoreDel. Senate Advances Black History Requirement In Schools
The State Senate has given final legislative approval to a bill that would require Delaware school districts and charter schools to teach Black history beginning in the…
Read MoreDel. One Step Closer To Banning “Ghost Guns”
By a vote of 23-18, the Delaware House of Representatives has passed a bill that would outlaw possession and manufacturing of what are known as “ghost guns”-…
Read MoreGeorgetown Company Could Be Impacted By Large-Capacity Magazine Ban
A Delaware bill to outlaw large capacity magazines with more than 17 rounds of ammunition could be amended in the House.
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Read MoreDel. Bill Would End Incarceration Of Juveniles In Adult Prisons
Delaware would stop incarcerating juvenile offenders in adult prisons, under a bill given approval in the State Senate Tuesday. The measure would require any juvenile sentenced to…
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