Rep. John Kowalko

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District HD-025
Party Democrat
Bills Introduced 12

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State (Delaware)
Delaware 151st General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Free Public Schools. [HB-100]
This Act establishes a mental health services unit for Delaware elementary schools. The unit is at a ratio of 250 full-time equivalent students grades K-5 for a full-time school counselor, school social worker, or licensed clinical social worker. Additionally a unit ratio of 700 full time equivalent students for grades K-5 for employment of a full-time school psychologist. This Act defines mental health services as prevention, response, and coordination services delivered to students in elementary schools.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. David Bentz Signed By Governor on 08/19/2021

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Delaware 151st General Assembly

Condemning The January 6, 2021, Assault On The United States Capitol, Committing To Peaceful And Respectful Discourse By The House Of Representatives, And Expressing Gratitude To The Members Of The Delaware National Guard. [HR-5]
This House Resolution condemns the violence at and assault on the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021; commits the House of Representatives to peaceful, thoughtful, and respectful discourse in the conduct of public business; and expresses gratitude to the members of the Delaware National Guard.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. David Bentz Suspension Of Rules In House on 01/28/2021

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Delaware 151st General Assembly

An Act Concurring In A Proposed Amendment To Article I Of The Delaware Constitution Relating To Equal Rights. [SB-31]
This Act is the second leg of a constitutional amendment to add race, color, and national origin to § 21 of Article I of the Delaware Constitution to explicitly declare that protection against discrimination based on race, color, and national origin is one of Delaware's fundamental rights. The first leg of this constitutional amendment was Senate Bill 191 of the 150th General Assembly, published in Chapter 287 of Volume 82 of the Laws of Delaware. On passage of this second leg by this General Assembly this amendment will become part of the Delaware (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Colin Bonini Passed By House. Votes: 41 Yes on 01/28/2021

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An Act To Amend Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Insurance Discrimination Based On Pre-exposure Prophylaxis Medication To Prevent Hiv Infection. [HB-111]
Individuals who are at very high risk of getting HIV can take pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) medication to reduce the risk of HIV transmission. PrEP medication reduces the risk of HIV transmission by up to 99% if taken daily. This Act prohibits discrimination because an individual takes PrEP medication in the issuance or renewal of disability, long-term care, and life insurance.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. John Kowalko Signed By Governor on 06/15/2021

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Delaware 151st General Assembly

An Act To Amend Volume 82, Chapter 242, Section 68 Of The Laws Of Delaware Relating To The Senior Real Property Tax Credit. [HB-108]
This act restores the $500 senior real property tax credit.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Colin Bonini Introduced And Assigned To Administration Committee In House on 02/19/2021

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Delaware 151st General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Freedom Of Information Act. [HB-102]
This Act removes the broad exemption in the Freedom of Information Act for the University of Delaware and Delaware State University and creates the following specific exemptions for some records of public institutions:

  

Sponsored by: Rep. John Kowalko Introduced And Assigned To Administration Committee In House on 02/19/2021

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An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The First Amendment Rights Of Public School Students. [HB-107]
In the 1943 decision West Virginia State Board of Education v. Barnette, 63 S. Ct. 1178, the U.S. Supreme Court held that a public school requirement that students salute the flag or face punishment violated the First Amendment of the Constitution because it compelled students to declare a belief. Under Barnette and similar decisions, current Delaware law, which requires teachers and students to salute and pledge allegiance to the American flag every morning is unconstitutional because it is coercive. State law requires teachers and students to (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. John Kowalko Tabled In Committee on 03/17/2021

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Delaware 151st General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 6 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Fair Housing. [SB-75]
This Act revises the Fair Housing Act to repeal the exception to discrimination based on source of income that allows a landlord to discriminate against tenants who participate in government-sponsored rental assistance programs. This exemption contributes to a lack of affordable housing in this State. There is currently a severe shortage of affordable housing for extremely low-income households in Delaware, with only 38 affordable rental units available for every 100 extremely low-income households. In addition, studies have shown that people who (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. John Kowalko Stricken In Senate on 03/23/2021

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An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Employees Of The Department Of Correction. [SB-68]
This Act expands eligibility for the Department of Correction's Education Assistance Fund beyond correctional officers to employees who hold a position at paygrade 15 or below and meet the other existing requirements.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Bruce Ennis Signed By Governor on 09/17/2021

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An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Revoked License Or Driving Privileges Fees. [SB-66]
This Act exempts an individual from having to pay the revoked license or driving privileges reinstatement fee if the individual is eligible for and applies for reinstatement of the individuals license or driving privileges within 1 year of their release from Department of Correction Level V supervision. The purpose of this Act is to limit financial barriers that may impede an individual from successfully reintegrating into the community after that individual has served their time. The ability to legally drive is imperative for an individual to secure (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ronald Gray Signed By Governor on 04/19/2021

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