An Act To Amend Title 16 And Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Cruelty To Dogs And Specifications For Humane Handling, Care And Treatment Of Dogs. [SB-139]
In an effort to ensure the safety and wellbeing of dogs, this legislation improves shelter and tether standards in hazardous weather conditions, including clarifying restrictions on outdoor housing and tethering for dogs during hazardous weather conditions that pose a serious adverse risk to the health and safety of dogs. This bill also aims to improve public safety by prohibiting dogs from running at-large without a leash in public outdoor settings, with the exception of working dogs and permits dogs off leash on private property or where property
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SB-139: An Act To Amend Title 16 And Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Cruelty To Dogs And Specifications For Humane Handling, Care And Treatment Of Dogs.
Sponsored by: Sen. David Wilson
Signed By Governor on 03/11/2020
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An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Ignition Interlock Device Requirements. [HB-152]
In 2014, the General Assembly created an ignition interlock device program under §§ 4177C and 4177G of Title 21 of the Delaware Code (IID program). The IID program provides individuals whose license or driving privileges have been revoked following a conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs the ability to drive during their revocation period while putting measures in place to protect the public.
HB-152: An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Ignition Interlock Device Requirements.
Sponsored by: Sen. Gerald Hocker
Signed By Governor on 02/25/2020
An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Red Clay Consolidated School District Bus Safety Camera Pilot Program. [HB-202]
This bill creates a pilot program for the Red Clay School District to utilize external camera systems on their school buses to catch motorists that illegally pass school buses and to punish these motorists by issuing them a civil penalty. The purpose of this bill is to protect children as they are in the process of boarding and exiting the school bus and to spread awareness of school bus traffic safety. At least 16 states have implemented similar legislation, including Pennsylvania in 2018. As Red Clay School District already has these cameras in
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HB-202: An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Red Clay Consolidated School District Bus Safety Camera Pilot Program.
Sponsored by: Sen. David Wilson
Signed By Governor on 05/01/2020
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An Act To Amend Titles 11 And 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Transfer Of Cases Between Alderman's Or Mayor's Courts And The Justice Of The Peace Court. [SB-85]
This bill permits the administrative transfer of cases from an aldermans court or mayors court to the Justice of the Peace Court when such a transfer is in the interests of justice. This transferability may be used in cases where an alderman must recuse themselves pursuant to the Code of Judicial Conduct or where it is impracticable for the case to be heard in aldermans court. A transfer to the Justice of the Peace Court ensures that the receiving court is well prepared to handle the case due to the similarities in jurisdiction.
SB-85: An Act To Amend Titles 11 And 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Transfer Of Cases Between Alderman's Or Mayor's Courts And The Justice Of The Peace Court.
Sponsored by: Sen. Gerald Hocker
Signed By Governor on 02/10/2020
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An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The State Department Of Justice. [SB-96]
In January of 2015, the Office of Civil Rights & Public Trust was created by the Attorney General to establish a centralized office within the Department of Justice for the investigation of matters concerning civil rights enforcement and the prosecution of matters concerning violations of the public trust. This office must remain an independent entity within the Department of Justice to avoid conflicts with other Department of Justice duties and thus effectively enforce laws protecting the public trust and civil rights.
SB-96: An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The State Department Of Justice.
Sponsored by: Sen. Colin Bonini
Signed By Governor on 04/08/2020
An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Perjury. [SB-36]
This Act adds testifying at a hearing held by a standing committee of the House of Representatives or Senate or joint committee of the General Assembly within the definition of swears falsely, which applies to Delawares perjury laws. This addition means that false testimony to a standing or joint committee would subject a person to prosecution for perjury.
SB-36: An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Perjury.
Sponsored by: Sen. Gerald Hocker
Stricken In Senate on 01/24/2020
An Act To Amend The Delaware Code Relating To Clean Water For Delaware. [HB-200]
Many of the States waters do not meet water quality standards to support their designated uses, such as for drinking, swimming or supporting aquatic life. The Clean Water for Delaware Act establishes a framework for assessing needs and planning and implementing projects that support Delawares efforts to improve the quality of the States water supply and waterways. A Delaware Clean Water Trust account is created as a funding source for executing projects highlighted by this framework.
HB-200: An Act To Amend The Delaware Code Relating To Clean Water For Delaware.
Sponsored by: Rep. David Bentz
Reported Out Of Committee (natural Resources) In House With 1 Favorable, 5 On Its Merits on 01/22/2020
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