Rep. William Carson

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District HD-028
Party Democrat
Bills Introduced 42

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State (Delaware)
Delaware 145th General Assembly

An Act To Amend All Titles Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Delaware Volunteer Firefighter's Association And To Amend Title 18 Relating To The Responsibilities Of The Delaware Volunteer Firefighter's Association. [SB-271]
This Bill changes the name of the Delaware Volunteer Fireman’s Association to the Delaware Volunteer Firefighters Association pursuant to the change of name adopted at the 2009 Convention, and codifies the existing practice of fire company reports to the Insurance Commissioner’s office.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Bruce Ennis Signed By Governor on 07/12/2010

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Delaware 145th General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Freedom Of Information. [SB-283]
This Act requires the Attorney General to screen challenges to public record request denials, if a state agency is involved. All such alleged violations must first be reviewed by the Chief Deputy. If the Chief Deputy determines that an agency should have produced the requested records, the Attorney General’s Office may not represent the agency in any further legal action if that agency fails to comply with the Chief Deputy’s decision. The Bill also permits a litigant, after requesting a decision by the Attorney General, to appeal the matter to the (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Gary Simpson Signed By Governor on 07/15/2010

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Delaware 145th General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 19 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Workers' Compensation. [SB-287]
This Act clarifies that volunteer HAZMAT team members who are operating under the authority and direction of DNREC and are no longer employed by private industry continue to be members of the HAZMAT team and as such remain eligible for applicable workers’ compensation coverage while assisting DNREC in a voluntary capacity during a HAZMAT incident.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. William Outten Signed By Governor on 07/12/2010

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Delaware 145th General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 31 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Interstate Compact For Juveniles. [SB-289]
This Bill establishes the State Council for Interstate Juvenile Supervision as required by the Interstate Compact for Juveniles, codified at 31 Del. C. 5203. The State Council’s role is to administer the State of Delaware’s participation in the Compact and ensure that the State remains a productive member of the Compact.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Colin Bonini Signed By Governor on 07/12/2010

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Delaware 145th General Assembly

An Act To Amend Part Iv Of Title 10 Of The Delaware Code Pertaining To Special Proceedings. [SB-29]
Article I Section 20 of the Delaware Constitution guarantees the individual citizen’s right to keep and bear arms for legitimate and lawful purposes such as “defense of self, family, home and State, and for hunting and recreational use.” The registration of firearms and their owners by government action and the concomitant creation of lists, files and data banks containing such information have a chilling effect on the lawful exercise of this right by law-abiding citizens and creates an opportunity for misuse of such information by governmental (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Gary Simpson Stricken on 01/13/2010

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Delaware 145th General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Parental Involvement In Schools. [SB-293]
This Bill would require schools to notify parents of information being taught to their children relating to human sexuality issues, sexual acts, profanity, violence, drugs and/or alcohol. Such policy would ensure parent/guardian notification no less than 48 hours prior to introduction or instructional use. Such policy would afford parents or guardians the flexibility to exempt their children from any portion of said curriculum or materials through notification to the school principal.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Gary Simpson Assigned To Education Committee In Senate on 06/10/2010

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Delaware 145th General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 9 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Taxes And Kent County Swimming Pools Which Are Owners Of Parkland. [SB-295]
This Bill creates a tax exemption for community-owned swimming pools in Kent County only. The exemption would apply only when the provisions of 8110 are completely met, including the requirement for open space or park land dedicated to community or public use.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Bruce Ennis Assigned To Executive Committee In Senate on 06/10/2010

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Delaware 145th General Assembly

An Act To Amend The Delaware Code Relating To The Board Of Medical Practice. [SB-296]
This act reorganizes and renames the Board of Medical Practice to better reflect the Board's responsibilities and improve public understanding of the Board's role. The act also expedites resolution of emergency cases, improves the investigatory authority of the Board, clarifies the protections for persons reporting unprofessional conduct, and allows for greater input by persons who are not medical professionals. Section 1 changes the name of the "Board of Medical Practice" to the "Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline," which will better reflect (continued...)

  

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

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An Act To Amend Titles 16 And 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Reporting Of Abuse And Unprofessional Practice. [SB-297]
This act promotes the reporting of child abuse and allegations of unprofessional practice by healthcare practitioners and institutions. Section 1 clarifies that the mandatory duty to report child abuse or neglect applies to all persons, and specifically includes institutions such as hospitals, nursing homes and the Medical Society. Sections 2 - 4 clarify that Delaware has one hot-line for all reports of abuse against children located within the Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families, and adds a requirement that the Delaware (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 Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Imposition Of Fines By The Board Of Medical Practice. [SB-298]
This act increases the incentive for persons with a mandatory reporting obligation under the Medical Practice Act to comply with their obligation under that Act. Sections 1 and 2 of the bill give the Board of Medical Practice additional flexibility to impose appropriate fines by increasing the range of fines from a maximum of $5,000 to a maximum of $10,000 for a first violation and $50,000 for a subsequent violation. Sections 2 - 6 of the bill address the problem identified by the Department of Justice that the Board of Medical Practice lacks power (continued...)

  

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

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