An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Special License Plates. [SB-231]
This Act creates a special license plate for those citizens who wish to support pollinator habitat creation and conservation. This Act requires a greater-than-majority vote for passage because Article VIII, § 11 of the Delaware Constitution requires the affirmative vote of three-fifths of the members elected to each house of the General Assembly when a new tax or license fee is imposed.
SB-231: An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Special License Plates.
Sponsored by: Sen. Catherine Cloutier
Introduced And Laid On Table In Senate on 06/10/2020
An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Electric Vehicle Charging. [SB-230]
This Act amends the Delaware Energy Act to encourage the adoption of electric vehicles in the State by creating more accessible electric vehicle charging infrastructure. Specifically, this Act permits State Agencies to charge a reasonable fee for use of electric vehicle charging stations installed by the Agency and to reimburse the appropriate State Agency which procured the underlying electricity used. This Act limits the locations to state-owned or state-leased properties used by state employees or visitors.
SB-230: An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Electric Vehicle Charging.
Sponsored by: Sen. Bruce Ennis
Introduced And Laid On Table In Senate on 06/10/2020
An Act To Amend Chapter 168, Volume 82 Of The Laws Of Delaware Relating To Contractor Registration. [SB-239]
This bill extends the effective date of the Delaware Contractor Registration Act to July 1, 2021, or upon promulgation of final regulations. The unprecedented nature of the COVID-19 pandemic facing Delaware and the nation necessitates moving the implementation of the law until July 1, 2021, or upon promulgation of final regulations. The bill also extends the effective date of changes to the Workplace Fraud Act to mirror the effective date of the Delaware Contractor Registration Act. This will facilitate enforcement and alleviate logistical issues
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SB-239: An Act To Amend Chapter 168, Volume 82 Of The Laws Of Delaware Relating To Contractor Registration.
Sponsored by: Sen. Catherine Cloutier
Passed By House. Votes: 41 Yes on 06/25/2020
An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Freedom Of Information Act. [SB-243]
Since 2009, when video-conferencing was first permitted under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) by Senate Bill No. 104 (145th General Assembly), technology has continued to evolve and the need to provide more mechanisms for participation by members of public bodies and the public has grown. In addition, under the Governor's March 12, 2020, Declaration of a State of Emergency for the State of Delaware Due to a Public Health Threat State of Emergency and House Concurrent Resolution No. 85 (HCR 85), public bodies in Delaware have been successfully
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SB-243: An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Freedom Of Information Act.
Sponsored by: Sen. Catherine Cloutier
Passed By House. Votes: 39 Yes 1 No 1 Absent on 06/25/2020
An Act To Amend Title 11 The Delaware Code Relating To Chokeholds. [HB-350]
This Act creates the crime of Aggravated Strangulation. A person is guilty of Aggravated Strangulation if the person is a law-enforcement officer, and while acting within the persons official capacity as a law-enforcement officer, knowingly or intentionally uses a chokehold on another person. Under this Act, a chokehold is only justifiable when the person reasonably believes deadly force is warranted in order to protect the life of a civilian or law-enforcement officer. Aggravated Strangulation is a Class D felony unless the law-enforcement officer
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HB-350: An Act To Amend Title 11 The Delaware Code Relating To Chokeholds.
Sponsored by: Rep. David Bentz
Signed By Governor on 08/13/2020
An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Medical Marijuana. [SB-170]
This Act creates a CBD-Rich card medical marijuana card to treat anxiety in adults. This Act also requires that a registry identification card state the type of card that is issued to clearly identify qualifying adult patients, qualifying pediatric patients, designated caregivers, and CBD-Rich patients.
SB-170: An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Medical Marijuana.
Sponsored by: Sen. Catherine Cloutier
Signed By Governor on 07/07/2020
SR-32: Honoring Joy C. Bower, Secretary Of The Senate, Upon Her Retirement After 32 Years Of Distinguished Years Of Service To The Delaware State Senate.
Sponsored by: Sen. Colin Bonini
Introduced In Senate on 06/30/2020
You have voted SR-32: Honoring Joy C. Bower, Secretary Of The Senate, Upon Her Retirement After 32 Years Of Distinguished Years Of Service To The Delaware State Senate..