Sen. Gerald Hocker

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District SD-020
Party Republican
Bills Introduced 23

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State (Delaware)
Delaware 145th General Assembly

An Act To Amend Chapter 65, Volume 295, Laws Of Delaware, Entitled Charter Of The Town Of Bethany Beach, Regarding Penalties For Violations Of Town Ordinances, To Increase The Maximum Financial Penalty That May Be Imposed To Eliminate Imprisonment As A Potential Sanction, And To Authorize The Town To Impose Civil Penalties As Well As Criminal Penalties. [HB-178]
This act amends the municipal charter of the Town of Bethany Beach regarding penalties that may be imposed for violations of ordinances of the Town. First, the maximum amount of any penalty that may be imposed for each offense is increased from the present $500 to $1,500 in recognition of the fact the current "cap" has been in existence for over twenty years and is no longer an appropriate maximum penalty for the more serious violations of Town ordinances. Second, this act specifically authorizes the Town to impose such fines as "civil penalties" (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Gerald Hocker Reported Out Of Committee (community/county Affairs) In Senate With 3 On Its Merits on 06/24/2009

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Delaware 145th General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 4 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Alcoholic Beverage Control Licenses And Taxes, And Direct Purchasing And Shipment Of Wine. [HB-180]
This bill would permit wine producers holding a valid license in this state or another state to obtain a license and ship wine directly to Delaware consumers so long as it is done through a common carrier with a "Carrier Permit". The bill requires the payment of taxes and obtaining the signature of a person 21 years of age or older before delivery of the wine.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. William Outten Amendment Ha 1 - Introduced And Placed With Bill on 05/06/2010

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Delaware 145th General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Establishment And Administration Of A Tax Deferred Savings Plan For Employees Of The Department Of Education And The Public Schools Of The State Of Delaware. [HB-186]
This Act codifies the State of Delaware’s 403(b) tax sheltered annuity plan for employees of Delaware public schools and the Delaware Department of Education and creates a Board to administer and maintain the Plan.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Gary Simpson Assigned To Finance Committee In Senate on 06/16/2009

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Delaware 145th General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 1 Of The Delaware Code To Recognize Military Spouse Appreciation Day. [HB-187]
This act permanently designates the Friday before Mother’s Day of each year as Military Spouse Appreciation Day.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Bruce Ennis Signed By Governor on 10/06/2009

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Delaware 145th General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Specific Offenses. [HB-196]
This act is intended to address the alarming increase in the number of robberies of delivery and service employees. This act makes it a robbery of the most serious degree (Robbery in the First Degree: 3-25 years in prison) to lure or entice a person lawfully performing the duties his or her employment to a location for the purpose committing a robbery against such person.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Gerald Hocker Reported Out Of Committee (judiciary) In Senate With 5 On Its Merits on 01/20/2010

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Delaware 145th General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Designating The Strawberry As The State Fruit. [HB-203]
This act designates strawberries as the official State fruit.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. William Outten Signed By Governor on 05/13/2010

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Delaware 145th General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Crime Of Murder In The First Degree And The Classification Of Offenses. [HB-204]
On December 22, 2008, Delaware City Fire Company paramedic Michelle Smith was tragically killed in the line of duty by a reckless driver. Under current Delaware law, a person who recklessly causes the death of an on-duty law enforcement officer, corrections employee or fire fighter is guilty of murder in the first degree and eligible for capital punishment. This Act, named in Michelle’s honor, adds paramedics, EMTs, Fire Marshalls and fire police officers to same statutes, ensuring that any person who recklessly kills one of Delaware’s first responders (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. William Outten Signed By Governor on 07/31/2009

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Delaware 145th General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Specific Offenses. [HB-206]
This bill increases the penalties for the crime of “sex offender unlawful sexual conduct against a child” when the victim is under the age of eighteen and has a cognitive disability. Additionally, the bill amends the definition of “without consent” as it applies to sex crimes to help protect individuals with cognitive disabilities.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. William Outten Signed By Governor on 07/10/2009

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Delaware 145th General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Professional Development Of School Employees. [HB-224]
This bill requires that at least 2 hours of the existing days devoted to professional development for school employees be devoted to a program that addresses appropriate and inappropriate conduct between teachers and students.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. William Outten Reported Out Of Committee (education) In House With 10 On Its Merits on 06/17/2009

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Delaware 145th General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 30 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Personal Income Tax. [HB-228]
This bill creates a tax check-off for Delaware taxpayers to designate donations to the Delaware Ovarian Cancer Education and Research Fund.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. William Outten Signed By Governor on 09/01/2009

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