Rep. John Kowalko

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District HD-025
Party Democrat
Bills Introduced 12

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State (Delaware)
Delaware 145th General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Certain Positions In The Court Of Common Pleas. [HB-365]
This legislation designates the upper-level management positions in the Court of Common Pleas from classified service to exempt service, consistent with similar positions in the Superior Court and the Family Court. The provisions of this legislation shall become effective at the time the incumbent separates from state service.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Gary Simpson Signed By Governor on 07/02/2010

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Delaware 145th General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Unfair Acts In The Business Of Insurance. [HB-367]
This bill requires an insurer who denies coverage for a procedure or test as medically unnecessary to reimburse an insured for all expenses, including out-of-pocket expenses, if the insured pays for the procedure or test and the procedure or test is proven to be medically necessary. Section 2307 of Title 18 contains the procedures to be used by the Insurance Commissioner when he or she has reason to believe that an insurer has engaged in an unfair practice, such as denying coverage as medically unnecessary.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Gerald Hocker Reported Out Of Committee (economic Development/banking/insurance/commerce) In House With 1 Favorable, 5 On Its Merits on 05/12/2010

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Delaware 145th General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Mental Health Patients' Bill Of Rights. [HB-37]
This Bill adds various protections to the Mental Health Patients’ Bill of Rights Act, including safeguards in administration of restraint and requirement of an enhanced patient grievance system for DPC patients.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. William Outten Signed By Governor on 07/15/2010

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Delaware 145th General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 26 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Energy Efficiency Resource Standards. [HB-378]
This bill strikes 1500(8) of Title 26 of the Delaware Code which has the unintended consequence of mandating a decoupled design mechanism.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. John Kowalko Signed By Governor on 07/27/2010

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Delaware 145th General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 30 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Economic Development Incentives. [HB-380]
This proposed tax credit intends to create incentives for existing businesses to partner with the State in the effort to create new employment opportunities for Delaware citizens, and to stimulate the Delaware economy by expanding the tax base. A finder’s fee, a tool used commonly by businesses, is an arrangement by which an intermediary finds, introduces, and brings together parties to a business opportunity. This bill creates a tax credit program that would award each Sponsor Firm and each New Business Firm with a $500 annual tax credit per Delaware (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Gary Simpson Signed By Governor on 06/16/2010

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Delaware 145th General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 15 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Elections. [HB-381]
Current Delaware law allows individuals 18 and older, and those who will turn 18 before the next general election, to register to vote through the Division of Motor Vehicles. This act would allow 16 year olds to register to vote through the Division of Motor Vehicle at the time they first apply for their driver’s license. Such individuals, however, will not be allowed to vote unless they will turn 18 before the next general election.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Harris McDowell Signed By Governor on 09/08/2010

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Delaware 145th General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Controlled Substances [HB-382]
This bill corrects an error in the Delaware Code provision relating to the sale of pseudoephedrine or ephedrine. The law currently provides that a licensed pharmacist, sales clerk or “licensed pharmacy technician” shall require that any person purchasing, receiving, or otherwise acquiring any substance containing pseudoephedrine or ephedrine shall be age 18 or older and show a photo ID. The law requires pharmacists, sales clerks and “licensed pharmacy technicians” to check for ID and to maintain a written log of all pseudoephedrine or ephedrine (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Bruce Ennis Signed By Governor on 07/02/2010

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Delaware 145th General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Department Of Health And Social Services. [HB-39]
Currently statutory anti-retaliation and protective provisions for patients and others only apply to licensed long-term care (LTC) facilities. Only part of the Delaware Psychiatric Center (DPC) is a licensed LTC facility. This Bill, to protect all patients and employees at DPC, applies such protections to all the DPC facilities.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Gerald Hocker Signed By Governor on 08/24/2009

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Delaware 145th General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Education. [HB-399]
This Bill will create the Inspire Scholarship Program. Inspire scholarships are available to Delaware students with excellent credentials and economic need to attend Delaware State University. The intent of this program is to increase the number of students in Delaware who attend college and complete degree programs. The amounts available to these grant recipients are subject to available funds and are capped at the grant amount available to SEED grant recipients. Inspire scholarship recipients must continue to make excellent academic progress toward (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Bruce Ennis Signed By Governor on 10/04/2010

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Delaware 145th General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Rules Of The Road. [HB-40]
This Substitute Bill prohibits using a mobile telephone to send text messages or email while operating a moving motor vehicle in this State. Violations are a primary offense subject to a $50.00 civil penalty.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. William Outten Reported Out Of Committee (public Safety) In Senate With 5 On Its Merits on 06/18/2009

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