Rep. John Kowalko

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District HD-025
Party Democrat
Bills Introduced 12

Sponsored Legislation

State (Delaware)
Delaware 145th General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Registration To Practice Medicine. [HB-458]
This act improves the licensure and renewal requirements of Delaware law for physicians. Section 1 requires disclosure an applicant for licensure or renewal to disclose any professional regulatory investigation, and requires physicians to be fingerprinted by the State Bureau of Identification at least every ten years. Section 2 authorizes the State Bureau of Identification to release any subsequent criminal history it receives regarding licensees to the Board of Medical Practice, and Section 3 requires the Board to review that information at least (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Gary Simpson Signed By Governor on 06/30/2010

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Delaware 145th General Assembly

An Act To Amend Titles 24 And 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Medical Practice Act, The Board Of Medical Practice And The Department Of State. [HB-459]
This act improves the reporting process of the Board of Medical Practice by strengthening the Board's authority to police unprofessional conduct and clarifying and simplifying the Board's administrative procedures to improve the efficiency of the board and its ability to work with law enforcement. This act also makes certain similar changes that would affect all boards administered by the Division of Professional Regulation. Section 1 broadens the scope of hospital disciplinary actions that must be reported to the Board. Some hospitals implement (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Gary Simpson Signed By Governor on 07/01/2010

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Delaware 145th General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Penalties For Violations Of Required Motor Vehicle Insurance, Including Fictitious Proofs Of Insurance. [HB-462]
This bill provides for mandatory fines, which may not be suspended, for the violation of motor vehicle insurance laws in 21 Del.C. 2118, and for the unlawful possession, manufacture, sale, distribution, or circulation of fictitious insurance ID cards or any fictitious proof of insurance in 21 Del.C. 2118A.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. William Outten Vetoed By Governor on 08/02/2010

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Delaware 145th General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Massage And Bodywork. [HB-463]
This bill is a result of recommendations made by the Joint Sunset Committee. This bill phases out the two tier licensure structure in Delaware. Currently, the Board of Massage and Bodywork issues licenses to massage and bodywork therapists and certificates to massage technicians. Licensed therapists are required to complete at least 500 hours of education and pass a certification examination. Massage technicians are required to complete 300 hours of education and are not required to take an examination. Delaware is the only state to have this two (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Colin Bonini Vetoed By Governor on 08/02/2010

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Delaware 145th General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Amusement Rides Safety Inspection And Insurance Act; Fire Prevention; Reporting Of Burn Injuries And Wounds; And Reduced Ignition Propensity Cigarettes. [HB-464]
This Bill incorporates the recommendations of the Joint Sunset Committee and amends Chapters 64, 66, 66B, and 71A of Title 16 by updating obsolete language and procedures, revising procedures to make them more effective and efficient, removing conflicting provisions. This Bill also clearly defines the specific powers and duties of the State Fire Prevention Commission, the Office of the State Fire Marshall and State Fire School. Additionally, this Bill adds conflict of interest language consistent with other boards and commissions and establishes (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Colin Bonini Signed By Governor on 07/27/2010

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Delaware 145th General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Early Childhood Education. [HB-470]
This Act updates the Delaware Code in relation to the responsibilities of the Interagency Management Resource Committee (IRMC) and the Early Childhood Council (ECC), and aligns the ECC with new federal requirements for State Early Childhood Advisory Committees. After a dormant period, the IRMC is operating again, as originally conceived, and carrying out responsibilities in accordance with the Delaware Code and those added through Epilogue language. The ECC is now operating in coordination with the IRMC, as originally conceived, and preparing to (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Catherine Cloutier Signed By Governor on 07/12/2010

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State (Delaware)
Delaware 145th General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 1 Of The Delaware Code Establishing A Vietnam Veterans Day. [HB-472]
This bill establishes March 30 as Vietnam Veterans Day in Delaware to honor those members of the United States Armed Forces who served in Vietnam.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. William Outten Signed By Governor on 09/11/2010

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Delaware 145th General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code By Creating An Office Of Policy Analysis And Government Accountability. [HB-474]
This bill creates the Office of Policy Analysis and Government Accountability (OPAGA). The Bill provides that: 1) Legislative Council shall appoint an Executive Director who, primarily, shall work with and assist the Joint Sunset Committee. 2) The Council shall provide a secretary and such other aides as may be necessary to enable the Executive Director to perform such functions. 3) The Executive Director shall assist the Joint Sunset Committee in the effective discharge of its policy analysis and government accountability responsibilities pursuant (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. John Kowalko Introduced And Assigned To House Administration Committee In House on 06/15/2010

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Delaware 145th General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 30 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Personal Income Tax And Modifications Thereto. [HB-48]
This Act allows for a Personal Income Tax deduction for the amount of motor vehicle document fee paid during the tax year 2009. If manufactured in Delaware, the deduction allowed is doubled.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. William Outten Re-assigned To Revenue & Finance Committee In House on 01/22/2009

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Delaware 145th General Assembly

An Act To Amend Titles 3, 7, And 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Department Of Natural Resources And Environmental Control. [HB-480]
This legislation implements DNREC’s reorganization by separating the current Division of Air and Waste Management into the Division of Waste Management and Division of Air Quality; changes the name of the Division of Soil and Water Conservation to the Division of Watershed Stewardship; changes the name of the Division of Water Resources to the Division of Water and authorizes the Secretary to create an Office of Environmental Protection to include the Divisions of Waste Management, Air Quality and Water and an Office of Natural Resources to include (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. John Kowalko Signed By Governor on 07/23/2010

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