Sen. Karen Peterson

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District SD-009
Party Democrat
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State (Delaware)
Delaware 148th General Assembly

An Act To Amend Titles 11 And 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Training On Sexual Assault. [HB-2]
This bill requires on-going sexual assault training for police officers and Deputy Attorney Generals in the Criminal and Family Divisions.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Bruce Ennis Signed By Governor on 06/30/2015

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Delaware 148th General Assembly

An Act To Amend Titles 3 And 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Animal Cruelty. [HB-204]
This bill revises the procedure for impounding an animal which has allegedly been the subject of cruelty. The bill also creates a civil cause of action for Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals to file suit against any person who engaged in cruelty to an animal. There is an express exemption from the ground of abandonment for releasing a cat as part of the Trap, Neuter and Release Program. Upon a finding of cruelty, the defendant is liable to the plaintiff for liquidated damages of $2,500 to cover the plaintiff’s litigation costs, as (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. John Kowalko Stricken on 01/19/2016

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Delaware 148th General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Anatomical Gifts And Studies. [HB-205]
Delaware’s Uniform Anatomical Gift Act (UAGA), was last updated in 1998. Since then, federal law and clinical practice surrounding organ and tissue donation has changed. To that end, the bill updates the provisions of existing Delaware law to provide consistency with federal law, ensure clinical best practices and to facilitate increased donor designation rates. The bill incorporates input from stakeholder groups, including the hospitals, practitioners and state agencies that have an important role in this area. Specifically the bill addresses (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ronald Gray Signed By Governor on 09/03/2015

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Delaware 148th General Assembly

An Act Proposing An Amendment To Section 2, Article Ii Of The Delaware Constitution Relating To Terms Of Office Of Members Of The General Assembly. [HB-207]
This is the first leg of a constitutional amendment that would increase the term of office for members of the House of Representatives to four years and members of the Senate to six years.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. William Outten Introduced And Assigned To House Administration Committee In House on 06/23/2015

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Delaware 148th General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 10 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Juvenile Delinquency Proceedings And The Use Of Restraints On A Child. [HB-211]
This Act limits the use of shackles and other physical restraints on children appearing in juvenile delinquency proceedings except in situations where the court determines that the use of restraints is necessary and there are no less restrictive alternatives that will prevent flight or physical harm to the child or other courtroom participants.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. John Kowalko Signed By Governor on 09/06/2016

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Delaware 148th General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 8 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Corporation Franchise Tax. [HB-216]
This bill raises the annual corporate franchise tax ceiling by $15,000, from $180,000 to $195,000.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. John Kowalko Reported Out Of Committee (revenue & Finance) In House With 8 On Its Merits on 03/18/2016

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Delaware 148th General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Animal Fighting And Baiting. [HB-220]
This Act enables the prosecution of animal fighting under Delaware’s Racketeering and Organized Crime statute. Animal fighting is often linked to other forms of criminal activity, such as illegal drug distribution, gun running, prostitution, and other violent crimes. Including animal fighting in the definition of “racketeering” strengthens the ability of Delaware’s Department of Justice to prosecute those who abuse animals.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. David Bentz Signed By Governor on 06/15/2016

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Delaware 148th General Assembly

An Act To Amend Titles 10 And 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Statute Of Limitations For Civil Claims Based On Heinous International Human Rights Abuses. [HB-221]
This Act extends the statute of limitations for certain civil claims relating to heinous human rights abuses to 10 years. It allows survivors more time to file claims for assault, battery, or wrongful death in Delaware state courts, provided their claims are based on acts of trafficking, genocide, torture, or crimes against humanity. Its intent is to ensure survivors get their rightful day in court by re-balancing the scales in a limited set of cases involving violations of fundamental human rights, where short filing deadlines currently favor abusers (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Bruce Ennis Reported Out Of Committee (judiciary) In House With 6 Favorable, 4 On Its Merits on 01/20/2016

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Delaware 148th General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Compensatory Payments For Certain Exempt Properties Owned By The State. [HB-223]
This bill changes the program for distributing payments to cities with tax-exempt properties owned by the State. Instead of directing payments only to county seats (Wilmington, Dover, and Georgetown), the bill will authorize payments as well to any city with a population over 25,000 and more than 20% tax exempt property. It also raises the annual cap on the amount distributed by $500,000 and adjusts the formula under which these distributions are made. This bill improves the formulas to enable the elimination of specific dollar earmarks, and to (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. John Kowalko Introduced And Assigned To Appropriations Committee In House on 12/10/2015

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Delaware 148th General Assembly

An Act Making Appropriations For The Expense Of The State Government For The Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2016; Specifying Certain Procedures, Conditions And Limitations For The Expenditure Of Such Funds; And Amending Certain Pertinent Statutory Provisions. [HB-225]
This Bill is the Fiscal Year 2016 Appropriation Act.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Bruce Ennis Hs 1 For Hb 225 - Necessary Rules Are Suspended In House on 07/01/2015

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