An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Delaware Gun Shop Project. [HB-240]
In 2009, New Hampshire was the first state to develop a statewide Gun Shop Project, reaching out to gun shops regarding the role they can play in suicide prevention. In the years since, at least 21 other states have implemented similar campaigns. This Act establishes the Delaware Gun Shop Project (Project), under which the Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health (Division) must develop relevant materials that may be posted conspicuously and available for distribution at Delaware gun shops.
HB-240: An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Delaware Gun Shop Project.
Sponsored by: Sen. Bruce Ennis
Introduced And Assigned To Health & Human Development Committee In House on 06/18/2019
An Act To Amend Title 30 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Personal Income Tax. [HB-229]
This Act increases the non-refundable income tax credit from $400 to $500 for active members of Delaware volunteer fire, ambulance, or rescue service company or its auxiliary. This Act also makes technical changes to conform existing law to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.
HB-229: An Act To Amend Title 30 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Personal Income Tax.
Sponsored by: Sen. Bruce Ennis
Suspension Of Rules In Senate on 06/23/2020
An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The School Districts, Vocational School Districts, Charter Schools And The School Choice Program. [HB-223]
Since 1996, students across Delaware have participated in school choice. Currently, reorganized school districts, vocational technical school districts, and charter schools do not follow the same processes thus causing confusion and barriers for families seeking to access choice for their children. This Act aims to streamline the school choice process, making it easier and clearer for parents, guardians, and school administrators to navigate. This Act requires reorganized school districts, vocational-technical school districts, and charter schools
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HB-223: An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The School Districts, Vocational School Districts, Charter Schools And The School Choice Program.
Sponsored by: Sen. Bruce Ennis
Introduced And Assigned To Education Committee In House on 06/13/2019
You have voted HB-223: An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The School Districts, Vocational School Districts, Charter Schools And The School Choice Program..
HCR-63: Extending The Reporting Date For The Task Force To Help With The Recruitment And Retention Of Volunteer Firefighters For The Delaware Volunteer Fire Service.
Sponsored by: Sen. Bruce Ennis
Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 Yes on 01/15/2020
You have voted HCR-63: Extending The Reporting Date For The Task Force To Help With The Recruitment And Retention Of Volunteer Firefighters For The Delaware Volunteer Fire Service..
An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Requiring Schools To Start Each School Year After Labor Day. [SB-204]
This Act requires public schools to begin their school year after Labor Day. There have been many economic impact reports done that show a positive impact from starting public schools after Labor Day. A report by the Virginia Hospitality and Travel Association estimates that $369 million would be lost if schools were not required to start after Labor Day. This includes $104 million in wages and $21 million in state and local taxes. Maryland is considering similar legislation. A study of Maryland found that pushing the start of school back would
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SB-204: An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Requiring Schools To Start Each School Year After Labor Day.
Sponsored by: Sen. Bruce Ennis
Reported Out Of Committee (education) In Senate With 3 On Its Merits, 1 Unfavorable on 01/23/2020
An Act To Amend Title 13 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Marriage License Application. [SB-194]
This Act removes the requirement that applicants for a marriage license state their race as part of the application process. Delaware is one of a small number of states that currently requires this information. In October 2019, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia ruled that requiring marriage license applicants to provide their race violates the United States Constitution. In Delaware, the Clerks of the Peace, who are the points of data collection, have expressed support for this Act, as has the Office of Vital
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SB-194: An Act To Amend Title 13 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Marriage License Application.
Sponsored by: Sen. Colin Bonini
Passed By House. Votes: 41 Yes on 06/29/2020