Posts Tagged ‘Legislation’
Governor Carney Signs Multiple Pieces of Legislation
Governor John Carney聽yesterday signed multiple pieces of legislation including聽Senate Bill 165, (regarding pharmacy practice)聽Senate Bill 189,聽(related to Uniform Controlled Substances Act and drug testing strips), and Senate Bill 129, (related…
Read MoreGovernor Carney Signs Legislation Aimed at Improving Mental Health Resources for Delawareans
Governor John Carney has given final approval to three bills, the purpose of which is to increase mental health resources for students and improve access to behavioral health care. The…
Read MoreBethany Beach Joins Coastal Communities in Choosing Ban on Commerical Sale and Production of Marijuana Within Municipal Boundaries
The Bethany Beach Town Council is considering legislation prohibiting the sales and production of marijuana within municipal boundaries. The Town Council had a first reading of this proposed legislation at…
Read MoreLegislation Introduced Aims to Curb Erroneous Payments to Deceased Individuals
Legislation introduced this week aims to聽save millions of federal dollars by curbing erroneous payments to individuals who have passed away.聽Senators Tom Carper and聽John Kennedy of Louisiana yesterday introduced the Ending…
Read MoreLegislation Adds Smoking Restrictions Within Vehicles if Person Under 18 Present; Bill Passes Senate
Legislation that addresses concerns over the negative health effects secondhand smoke will have on youth in Delaware has passed the Senate. This bill adds smoking restrictions within vehicles if a…
Read MoreLegislation to Fund 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and Related Services Sent to Governor John Carney
The Delaware Senate has sent legislation to Governor John Carney that would create a dedicated funding source for the state鈥檚 new 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and help more Delawareans…
Read MoreLegislation Introduced Proposing Reduction in Prison Sentence, Class Felony Designation for Certain Child Abuse Crimes
Legislation introduced this week would reduce the mandatory sentence of 5 years imprisonment to 3 years for certain aggravated forms of child abuse in the second degree. House Amendment 1…
Read MoreDelaware Senate Passes legislation to Encourage More Investment in Affordable Housing
A record number of Delawareans are experiencing homelessness, and so the Delaware Senate passed legislation today that encourages more public and private investment in the construction of new affordable housing…
Read MoreDelaware Legislation Released Today Adds Requirement Before Purchasing Handgun
The House Judiciary Committee today released legislation that would add Delaware to a growing list of states that require residents to complete a firearm training course and obtain a permit…
Read MoreReckless Driving Legislation Passes Delaware House
Legislation introduced on April 20th addressing the issue of speeding has passed the Delaware House of Representatives. This Act adds to the definition of reckless driving—the operating of a motor…
Read MoreDelaware Treasurer Proposes Legislation to Support State Employees with Retirement Savings
Delaware Treasurer Colleen Davis has proposed two pieces of legislation with bi-partisan support designed to support state employees with their retirement savings.Senate Bill 94 restores the State鈥檚 match and adjusts…
Read MoreMaryland Lawmakers Propose Legislation to Combat Violent Crime Crisis
The Joint Republican Caucus in Maryland held a news conference earlier this month to highlight legislation which would help combat Maryland鈥檚 violent crime crisis. Maryland Delegate Wayne Hartman (of District…
Read MoreLegislation Reintroduced to Expand Dental Coverage for Children
Maryland Senator Ben Cardin is among the legislators who have reintroduced a bill that would significantly expand dental insurance coverage available to vulnerable children nationwide through the Children’s Health Insurance…
Read MoreProposed Legislation to Eliminate Death Penalty in Delaware
Legislation just introduced would eliminate the death penalty in Delaware. As such, the penalty for a person who is convicted of first-degree murder for an offense that was committed after…
Read MoreLegislation to Expand Affordable Housing Access for Low-Income Families in Rental Assistance Program
With many people struggling to find affordable housing and the rising cost of living,聽eligible low-income families will have increased housing choices under legislation that Senators Chris Coons and Kevin Cramer…
Read MoreNew Legislation to Improve FBI Child Victim Protocols Passes House
U.S. Senator Chris Coons and his colleagues’ new bill aims to improve the treatment of FBI child victim witnesses by requiring trauma-informed experts to be a part of any interview…
Read MoreNew Legislation to Improve Program Involving Mentoring and Assistance for Small Businesses
U.S. Senators Chris Coons and Ben Cardin today introduced a bill that would help with the annual in-person mentoring, online training, and local training workshops SCORE provides to small businesses.…
Read MoreNew Legislation to Improve Access to Physical and Occupational Therapy Services for Medicare Part B Beneficiaries
New legislation would make it more convenient for Medicare Part B beneficiaries to see a licensed physical therapy assistant (PTA) or occupational therapy assistant (OTA). Right now, PTAs and OTAs…
Read MoreDel. State Senate Advances Protections For Manufactured Home Community Residents
Del. Legislation Would Direct Surplus State Funds To Adults & Children
A gas tax holiday does not look possible in Delaware, but several Republican lawmakers are proposing to allow each Delawarean to get a share of the state’s growing revenue surplus.GOP…
Read MoreMd. Legislation Would Permit Adult Recreational Use Of Cannabis
New legislation would put Maryland on the path to legalizing adult recreational use of cannabis, or marijuana. Under the bill, Marylanders would be permitted to possess up to 1.5- ounces…
Read MoreAnother Recreational Marijuana Bill Introduced In Del. General Assembly
A revised bill to allow recreational use of cannabis by adults in Delaware has been reintroduced into the General Assembly. According to its supporters, the measure (HB 305) has some…
Read MoreDel. Restaurants, Bars May Be Able To Keep Expanded Outdoor Spaces
Delaware bars and restaurants that expanded outdoor seating during the COVID-19 pandemic would no longer face a sunset provision, under a bill introduced in the General Assembly. The measure would…
Read MoreDel. Insurance Department To Regulate Pharmacy Benefit Manager Industry
The Delaware Department of Insurance will regulate the pharmacy benefit manager industry. PBMs are a multi-billion dollar intermediary business that influences the costs of medications and what is covered by…
Read MoreDel. Job-Bound High School Grads May Get Tuition Assistance
Delawareans who have obtained a high school diploma or GED who enrolled in an approved, non-degree credit certificate program could qualify for tuition assistance. Governor John Carney Thursday signed legislation…
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