Posts Tagged ‘general assembly’
Sen. Stephanie Hansen seeks to Advance Community Solar in Delaware
Delaware Legislation Looks To Address Systemic Injustice
Members of the Delaware Legislative Black Caucus Wednesday unveiled a package of legislation that addresses police procedures and systemic injustices the sponsors say have impacted people of…
Read MoreDelaware Budget-Writers Could Look to Reserves
With Delaware state revenues flagging due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) economic disruption, there is a possibility budget-writers could look to two reserve accounts to bridge a shortfall.
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Read MoreDelaware revenue estimates take another hit
The revenue expected to be available to state budget writers took a major hit Monday, dropping by more than $655 million in Delaware.
Delaware bill would prevent stores from refusing to accept cash
Delaware lawmakers have introduced legislation to prohibit businesses from rejecting cash payments.
Cash-free stores have begun popping up around the world…
Read MoreRep Mike Smith Pushing for Streaming Video & Audio of DE General Assembly
One New Castle County lawmaker wants more transparency in the General Assembly and is introducing legislation that will call for…
Read MoreLegal Smoking Age in Delaware is now 21
Beginning today, you must be 21 to purchase tobacco products in the State of Delaware. Senate Bill 25 went into…
Read MoreUPDATED: Gov Carney Signs FY 2020 Budget
UPDATED – 6pm – Approved by the Delaware State Senate hours earlier, Governor John Carney has signed the $4.4-billion FY 2020 operating budget (HB 225). As…
Read MoreUPDATED: General Assembly Approves Boost in Fines in Handicap Parking Areas
State lawmakers have passed Senate Bill 28 – which will increase the penalties for parking in an area designated for a vehicle being used by an individual with…
Read MoreDE General Assembly Passes Single-Use Plastic Bag Ban
Delaware lawmakers have approved House Bill 130 which deals with single use plastic bags. Governor John Carney applauds the legislation and says he will sign the bill. The…
Read MoreDemocratic Lawmaker Introduces 15 Dollar Minimum Wage in DE
Delaware State Senator Darius Brown, a Democrat from Wilmington has introduced legislation that would increase the First State’s minimum wage to 15 dollars an hour. In introducing the…
Read MoreGovernor Hogan Vetoes Numerous Bills, Including Handgun Board Repeal
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On Friday, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan announced he would allow the remainder of bills from the 2019 General Assembly session to become law without his signature, vetoing…
Read MoreDelaware Lawmakers Look to Legalize Recreational Marijuana
Lawmakers in the Delaware General Assembly have introduced legislation that would legalize the use of recreational marijuana in the first state for individuals 21 years or older. House…
Read MoreEarly Voting Legislation Passes Delaware General Assembly
Legislation that would allow early voting in Delaware is on it’s way to Governor John Carney for his signature. HB 38 was passed in the State Senate with…
Read MoreAmended Legislation to Fund Delaware Tech Out of Senate Committee
A Delaware State Senate committee has approved Senate Substitute 2 for Senate Bill 50 which deals with the funding for major and minor capital improvements, deferred maintenance and…
Read MoreUPDATED: DE National Popular Vote Bill (SB 22) Passes in DE Senate & House
UPDATED 3/14/19 5:25pm – Senate Bill 22 – which would enact the National Popular Vote compact – has passed in the State House with a 24…
Read MoreState Lawmakers Recognize American Legion Week in Delaware
The Delaware General Assembly has approved a House Concurrent Resolution that recognizes the 100th Anniversary of the American Legion and celebrates March 4 through March 10, 2019 as…
Read MoreLegislation Introduced for Early Voting & Other Election Issues in Delaware
Legislation has been introduced in Dover that would establish early voting in Delaware. House Bill 38 would allow registered voters to vote in-person during at least 10 days…
Read MoreUPDATED: Bond Bill, Grants-in-Aid Passed in State House & Senate
UPDATED – 8:30am – On the last day of the 149th General Assembly, state lawmakers were busy. While the FY 2019 budget was already passed, the…
Read MoreGovernor Carney Signs HB 3 – Paid Parental Leave
Legislation that offers state workers – including school district employees – 12 weeks of paid parental leave – has been signed into law by Governor John Carney. This…
Read MoreFinal Day of 149th General Assembly Session in Dover
Today is the final day of the 149th General Assembly session. The State House reconvenes at 2pm with a full agenda of items to tackle – including senior…
Read MoreLegalization of Recreational Marijuana Falls Short in DE House Vote
A vote to legalize recreational marijuana in Delaware came up short 4 votes in the State House. Needing a three-fifths majority – 25 votes, House Bill 110 received…
Read MoreLegislation on Offshore Drilling Passes in State Senate
Legislation that will implement new restrictions on offshore drilling passed in the State Senate last week. Senate Bill 207 would require state agencies to review offshore gas and…
Read MoreState Senate Approves 1 Gun Measure, 2nd Dies in Committee
Legislation that would guns out of the hands of people who are deemed to pose a public danger by the courts has been approved in the State Senate. …
Read MoreResolution to Study Medicaid as a “Public Option” for Delaware Introduced
A Senate resolution introduced today could ultimately help Delaware become the first state to implement Medicaid as a “public option.” Senate Concurrent Resolution 70 would create a study…
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