An Act To Amend The Delaware Code Relating To Creation Of A Delaware Department Of Veterans Affairs. [HB-1]
This Act establishes a new state-level Department of Veterans Affairs led by a cabinet-level Secretary to advocate for and administer programs relating to veterans in the State of Delaware. It is the intent of this legislation that current staff of the Delaware Commission of Veterans Affairs and the Office of Veterans Affairs will continue their work, but as part of the new Department of Veterans Affairs, with the potential for expanded staff and duties in accordance with annual appropriations. Employees of the Department in supervisory positions
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HB-1: An Act To Amend The Delaware Code Relating To Creation Of A Delaware Department Of Veterans Affairs.
Sponsored by: Sen. David Lawson
Amendment Ha 1 To Hb 1 - Introduced And Placed With Bill on 01/16/2025
An Act To Amend Title 21 And Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Constables. [HB-22]
This Act provides that commissioned constables have the authority to direct traffic, if they are doing so while in the performance of the lawful duties of employment. In addition to explicitly granting constables this power under § 5609 of Title 24, the Act adds constables to the list in § 4103 of Title 21 of persons invested by law with the authority to direct, control, or regulate vehicle and pedestrian traffic. These changes will enable constables to provide additional public safety support to employers such as schools, which may benefit from
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HB-22: An Act To Amend Title 21 And Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Constables.
Sponsored by: Sen. Gerald Hocker
Reported Out Of Committee (education) In House With 2 Favorable, 14 On Its Merits on 01/22/2025
An Act To Amend Title 9 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Assessments And Taxation Of Structures Located On Land In Agricultural, Horticultural, And Forest Use. [SB-35]
Agriculture is currently the leading industry in Delaware but as housing and other development occurs less farmland becomes available. For farmers in general, but in particular the small and medium sized farm owners, the real estate taxes imposed on their farm structures imposes a significant financial impact and adversely affects their ability to survive. At least eighteen other states have recognized this problem and have through legislation provided real estate tax relief for qualified farm structures. This legislation would use the same mechanism
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SB-35: An Act To Amend Title 9 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Assessments And Taxation Of Structures Located On Land In Agricultural, Horticultural, And Forest Use.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ronald Gray
Introduced And Assigned To Agriculture Committee In Senate on 01/03/2025
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An Act To Amend Title 7 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Weapons. [HB-4]
This Act amends Chapters 1, 5, 7, and 17 of Title 7 of the Delaware Code to be consistent with the recent legislative change of the definition of a firearm in Title 11. This Act is needed to address public safety and enforcement concerns. Archery equipment and air guns are no longer classified as firearms and the proposed amendments would continue to make certain actions and activities with these projectile weapons prohibited, such as having these weapons loaded or discharged from a vehicle, road, or within a designated safety zone. The Act recognizes
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HB-4: An Act To Amend Title 7 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Weapons.
Sponsored by: Rep. William Carson
Introduced And Assigned To Natural Resources & Energy Committee In House on 01/09/2025
An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Retired Law-enforcement Animals. [SB-38]
This Act provides financial support to owners who adopt a horse that retired from serving with the Department of Correction, State or Capitol police, the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, or the Office of the State Fire Marshal. The owners of these retired-law enforcement horses may be reimbursed up to $3,000 annually for veterinary care expenses and farrier services paid by the owner for the care of the retired law-enforcement horse. The Department that the retired law-enforcement horse assisted shall issue veterinary care
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SB-38: An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Retired Law-enforcement Animals.
Sponsored by: Sen. David Lawson
Introduced And Assigned To Health & Social Services Committee In Senate on 01/10/2025
An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code And Chapter 446 Of Volume 84 Of The Laws Of Delaware Relating To Pensions For The State Judiciary. [SB-42]
After enactment of Senate Substitute No. 1 to Senate Bill No. 174 of the 152nd General Assembly (Chapter 446 of Volume 84 of the Laws of Delaware), it was discovered that Senate Substitute No. 1 to Senate Bill No. 174 would, if implemented, jeopardize the qualified federal tax status of the Delaware Public Employees Retirement System by giving individuals who are Justices of the Peace, Commissioners of the Superior Court, Family Court, and Court of Common Pleas (Commissioners), and Magistrates in Chancery (Magistrates), as of the effective date,
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SB-42: An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code And Chapter 446 Of Volume 84 Of The Laws Of Delaware Relating To Pensions For The State Judiciary.
Sponsored by: Rep. William Carson
Assigned To Administration Committee In House on 01/22/2025
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