Posts Tagged ‘Delaware Lawmakers’
Legislation That Updates Fireworks Advertising Laws Passes Delaware House
Delaware lawmakers have passed legislation updating warning requirements for fireworks advertising. Ads featuring aerial fireworks must now clearly state that most fireworks are illegal without a permit in Delaware, while other ads must outline when and what types of fireworks are allowed. Billboard ads will also be required to include a large, visible warning reminding…
Read MoreSenator Buckson Introduces Constitutional Amendment to Establish Term Limits in Delaware
Senator Eric Buckson has introduced Senate Bill 222, a proposed constitutional amendment that would establish term limits for Delaware lawmakers and several statewide offices. The bill would limit state senators to five terms, state representatives to eight terms, and impose two-term limits on the attorney general, insurance commissioner, auditor of accounts, and state treasurer. If…
Read MoreDE Lawmakers Introduce Bill That Would Create Primary Process for Special Elections
Delaware Lawmakers have introduced bipartisan legislation, House Bill 183 (S), to require special primary elections for filling vacancies in the Delaware General Assembly, allowing voters rather than party officials to select nominees for the special general election. Representative Mara Gorman said the bill ensures voters have a direct role in choosing who fills vacancies, creating…
Read MoreDelaware Lawmakers to File Legislation to Limit State Support for Airlines Involved in Deportation Flights
Delaware lawmakers plan to introduce legislation this week that would restrict state incentives and resources for airlines involved in deportation flights conducted without a judicial warrant or due process. Sponsored by Senator Ray Seigfried and Representative Mara Gorman, the bill would limit state agency cooperation with such airlines at facilities including Wilmington Airport and bar…
Read MoreLegislation Introduced in Delaware That Would Increase Penalties for Pollution Violations
In response to long-standing concerns from overburdened communities, Delaware lawmakers have introduced new legislation that would strengthen penalties and enforcement for commercial polluters in Delaware. Sponsored by Rep. Larry Lambert, House Speaker Melissa Minor-Brown, and Sen. Nicole Poore, House Bill 210, also called the Pollution Accountability Act, would increase penalties for pollution violations and require…
Read MoreDelaware Lawmakers Propose Legislation to Strengthen Public Worker Union Rights
Delaware lawmakers introduced two pro-worker bills aimed at making it easier for public employees to form and support unions. Senate Bill 25, led by Sen. Bryan Townsend and Rep. Ed Osienski, would allow public workers to form a union without a formal election if more than half sign a petition鈥攎aking the process simpler and faster.…
Read MoreLegislation Filed in Delaware Would Require Medicaid to Cover Doulas Services
With the aim of reducing pregnancy-related complications and health disparities, particularly in Black women, lawmakers in Delaware have filed a bill that would require Medicaid to cover doula services provided to expectant parents beginning next year. House Majority Whip Melissa Minor-Brown is sponsoring House Bill 80, which would require that doula services be covered by…
Read MoreDE Lawmakers Return to Dover Tuesday; Multiple Bills Already Filed to Start the Session
Delaware lawmakers return to Dover Tuesday. Newly elected and re-elected members of the House and Senate will be sworn in at 2pm. Multiple bills have already been filed ahead of the start of the session. One bill is a bill sponsored by Representative Ruth Briggs King that would give Delawareans the right to repair equipment…
Read MoreDelaware Lawmakers Seek to End State Ban on Direct-to-Consumer Wine Shipping
Santa won’t be shipping wine to Delaware for at least one more holiday season. State Representative Mike Smith intends to change this with the introduction of a bill in the new 152nd聽General Assembly… Rep. Smith said his proposal聽will deal solely with direct-to-consumer (DTC) sales — shipments sent from wineries to the homes of the buyers.聽…
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