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 19 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Family And Medical Leave Insurance Program. [SB-1]
This Act, the Healthy Delaware Families Act, creates a statewide paid family and medical leave insurance program. Delaware employees can access up to 12 weeks of paid family and medical leave through the State's paid leave trust fund for a qualifying event, including for the following:

  

Sponsored by: Rep. David Bentz Signed By Governor on 05/10/2022

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Delaware 151st General Assembly

An Act To Amend The Charter Of The City Of Newark Relating To Nominations And Elections. [HB-268]
The bill amends the Charter of the City of Newark by changing the timeline for special elections from no less than 30 and no more than 60 days after a vacancy occurs to no less than 60 and no more than 90 days after a vacancy. In addition, the bill sets the filing deadline for special elections at 29 days prior to the election.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. John Kowalko Signed By Governor on 02/07/2022

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Delaware 151st General Assembly

An Act To Amend Titles 13 And 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Independent Living Services For Young Adults Aging Out Of Foster Care. [HB-271]
The Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families (DSCYF) is charged with providing transitional and independent living services for youth ages 14 to 21. The Division of Family Services (DFS) contracts for case management services for youth ages 16 to 21, with services designed to promote self-sufficiency and responsible living for young adults who are aging out of foster care. Participants receive life skills training and personal development, mentoring, tuition assistance, and support with transitional housing. Participants may (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Bruce Ennis Signed By Governor on 05/03/2022

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Delaware 151st General Assembly

Honoring The Life And Work Of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. On The Occasion Of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day". [SCR-65]
This Senate Concurrent Resolution honors and recognizes the leadership, achievements, and sacrifices of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and urges all citizens of the First State to participate fittingly in the observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on January 17, 2022.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. David Bentz Passed In House By Voice Vote on 01/13/2022

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Delaware 151st General Assembly

Honoring The Memory And Service Of The Honorable Ruth Ann Minner, Former Governor Of Delaware. [SCR-66]
This concurrent resolution remembers and recognizes the life and service of former Delaware Governor Ruth Ann Minner.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. David Bentz Passed In House By Voice Vote on 01/13/2022

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Delaware 151st General Assembly

An Act To Amend Titles 4, 11, 16, And 30 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Creation Of The Delaware Marijuana Control Act. [HB-305]
The Delaware Marijuana Control Act regulates and taxes marijuana in the same manner as alcohol. It allows adults over the age of 21 to legally possess and consume under 1 ounce of marijuana for personal use. It does not permit people to grow their own marijuana.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. David Bentz Amendment Ha 2 To Hb 305 - Introduced And Placed With Bill on 03/10/2022

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An Act To Amend Title 19 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Public Employment Relations Act. [SB-201]
This bill amends the Delaware Public Employment Relations Act in two ways. First, it expands the jurisdictional application of the Act to employers with less than 100 employees and as few as 10. Second, it requires the Board either to issue written decisions following hearings on unfair labor practice charges within 180 days of the close of the record, or, if the Board requires more time to issue its decision, it must provide a written notice to the parties advising of the same within the 180 day period and every 30 days thereafter.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. John Kowalko Introduced And Assigned To Labor Committee In Senate on 12/16/2021

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Delaware 151st General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 19 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Employer Paid Time Off To Vote. [HB-288]
This Act requires private and public employers in the State to give any employee who is a resident of Delaware and scheduled to work at least 7.5 hours on an election day 2 hours of paid leave in order for the employee to exercise the right to vote in person. The Act excludes federal employees, individuals engaged in activities for education, charitable, religious, or nonprofit organizations when the employment relationship does not exist or where services are rendered to such organizations gratuitously, and employees who are party to a collective (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. David Bentz Amendment Ha 1 To Hs 1 - Introduced And Placed With Bill on 05/10/2022

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Delaware 151st General Assembly

Proclaiming January 23, 2022, As "maternal Health Awareness Day" In The State Of Delaware. [SCR-67]
This Senate Concurrent Resolution proclaims January 23, 2022, as "Maternal Health Awareness Day" in the State of Delaware.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. David Bentz Passed In House By Voice Vote on 01/20/2022

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An Act To Amend Title 3 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Standardbred Breeders Program Fund. [SB-216]
This Act allows the Delaware Standardbred Breeders Fund Board to promulgate rules and regulations necessary or appropriate to implement or clarify the statutes related to the Standardbred Breeders Fund Program.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Bruce Ennis Signed By Governor on 06/14/2022

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