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
You have voted SB-29: An Act To Amend Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Funeral Expenses For Certain Volunteers With Fire Or Ambulance Companies..
An Act Proposing An Amendment To Article V Of The Delaware Constitution Relating To Voting. [SB-3]
This Act is the first leg of a constitutional amendment to eliminate the limitations on when an individual may vote absentee and provide an absolute right to vote by absentee ballot without an excuse. This Act is in response to the Supreme Courts decision in Albence v. Higgins, 2022 Del. LEXIS 377 (Del. 2022).
SB-3: An Act Proposing An Amendment To Article V Of The Delaware Constitution Relating To Voting.
Sponsored by: Rep. Debra Heffernan
Introduced And Assigned To Elections & Government Affairs Committee In Senate on 01/03/2025
You have voted SB-28: An Act To Amend Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Funeral Expenses For Certain Volunteers With Fire Or Ambulance Companies..
An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Breastfeeding. [HB-3]
This Act creates a breastfeeding and lactation program within the DOC to provide lactation support to women in DOC custody. Among other things, it permits women to collect breast milk for later retrieval and delivery to an infant or toddler by an approved person. It also requires the DOC to provide nutrition information and a meal plan specific to pregnant, post-partum, or lactating women, based on national best practices. This Act further requires that DOC publish an annual report regarding the number of participants in the program and the nature
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HB-3: An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Breastfeeding.
Sponsored by: Rep. Debra Heffernan
Introduced And Assigned To Corrections Committee In House on 01/09/2025
SJR-1: Directing All Electric Utilities In Delaware That Offer Net Metering To Solar Customers To Continue To Participate In A Cost-benefit Study And Analysis Of Net Metering,
Sponsored by: Sen. Nicole Poore
Reported Out Of Committee (environment, Energy & Transportation) In Senate With 1 Favorable, 4 On Its Merits on 01/23/2025
You have voted SJR-1: Directing All Electric Utilities In Delaware That Offer Net Metering To Solar Customers To Continue To Participate In A Cost-benefit Study And Analysis Of Net Metering,.
SB-30: A Bond And Capital Improvements Act Of The State Of Delaware And Certain Of Its Authorities For The Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2026; Authorizing The Issuance Of General Obligation Bonds Of The State; Appropriating Funds From The Transportation Trust Fund; Authorizing The Issuance Of Revenue Bonds Of The Delaware Transportation Authority; Appropriating Special Funds Of The Delaware Transportation Authority; Appropriating General Funds Of The State; Reprogramming Certain Funds Of The State; Specifying Certain Procedures, Conditions And Limitations For The Expenditure Of Such Funds; And Amending Certain Statutory Provisions.
Sponsored by: Rep. Debra Heffernan
Introduced And Assigned To Capital Improvement Committee In Senate on 01/15/2025
You have voted SB-30: A Bond And Capital Improvements Act Of The State Of Delaware And Certain Of Its Authorities For The Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2026; Authorizing The Issuance Of General Obligation Bonds Of The State; Appropriating Funds From The Transportation Trust Fund; Authorizing The Issuance Of Revenue Bonds Of The Delaware Transportation Authority; Appropriating Special Funds Of The Delaware Transportation Authority; Appropriating General Funds Of The State; Reprogramming Certain Funds Of The State; Specifying Certain Procedures, Conditions And Limitations For The Expenditure Of Such Funds; And Amending Certain Statutory Provisions..