Rep. Debra Heffernan

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District HD-006
Party Democrat
Bills Introduced 46

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State (Delaware)
Delaware 146th General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Nonrenewal Of Contracts And Dismissal Of Department Of Education Employees. [HB-90]
This Act amends the contract nonrenewal procedures and hearing procedures for Department of Education employees. For employees who have a right to a hearing upon contract nonrenewal or termination, the Delaware Code currently imposes no deadline for the employee to seek that hearing. This Act would impose a time limitation on the employee to seek a hearing within 15 days after receipt of notice of nonrenewal or termination to ensure that such hearings can be conducted in a timely fashion and before an employee’s contract expires. The Act also revises (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Harris McDowell Signed By Governor on 06/28/2011

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State (Delaware)
Delaware 146th General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Use Of Respectful Language When Referring To Persons With Disabilities. [HB-91]
People First Language (PFL) legislation is part of a national movement to promote dignity and inclusion for people with disabilities. PFL specifies that the order of terms used to describe any individual places the person first, and the description of the person second. For example, when using PFL, outdated terms such as “the disabled” would be phrased as “people with disabilities.” This language emphasizes that individuals are people first, and that their disabilities are secondary. This bill requires all new state laws and publications, from the (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Harris McDowell Enact W/o Sign By Governor on 08/18/2011

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Delaware 146th General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 30 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Personal Income Tax. [HB-97]
This Bill excludes from income taxes pensions received from the United States, including military retirement income, up to a maximum of $37,500.00 less any Social Security benefits paid by the United States in the taxable year. It is intended to equalize the treatment of Federal retirees who are not covered or are partially covered by the Social Security System with those retirees receiving Social Security benefits which are presently exempt from tax.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Gary Simpson Assigned To Appropriations Committee In House on 06/21/2011

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Delaware 146th General Assembly

Proclaiming The Month Of February 2011 As African American History Month And Requesting The Governor Issue A Proclamation For African American History Month. [HCR-1]
This concurrent resolution proclaims the month of February, 2011 as African American History Month and requests the Governor issue a proclamation calling upon all State agencies and the people of the State of Delaware to observe the month of February with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities that will emphasize the history and contributions of African Americans.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Gary Simpson Passed By Senate. Votes: Passed 13 Yes 0 No 0 Not Voting 8 Absent 0 Vacant on 01/26/2011

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Proclaiming The Month Of May As "bike Month." [HCR-13]
This concurrent resolution proclaims the month of May as “Bike Month” and encourages Delaware’s citizens to engage in safe bicycling as an environmentally sound form of transportation, an excellent form of exercise, or a family or friendly recreational activity.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Harvey Kenton Passed In House By Voice Vote on 05/04/2011

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Celebrating The 100th Anniversary Of The Delaware Nurses Association And Recognizing Its 100 Years Of Commitment And Service To Professional Nurses In The State Of Delaware. [HCR-17]
This resolution celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Delaware Nurses Association and recognizes its 100 years of commitment and service to professional nurses in the state of Delaware.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. William Outten Passed In House By Voice Vote on 06/02/2011

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Delaware 146th General Assembly

Recognizing June 15, 2011, As Delaware Elder Abuse Awareness Day. [HCR-18]
This House Concurrent Resolution recognizes June 15, 2011, as Delaware Elder Abuse Awareness Day.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. William Outten Introduced In House on 06/14/2011

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Proclaiming The Month Of February 2012 As African American History Month And Requesting The Governor Issue A Proclamation For African American History Month. [HCR-27]
This concurrent resolution proclaims the month of February, 2012 as African American History Month and requests the Governor issue a proclamation calling upon all State agencies and the people of the State of Delaware to observe the month of February with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities that will emphasize the history and contributions of African Americans.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Gary Simpson Introduced In House on 01/18/2012

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Proclaiming The Week Of February 13-19, 2011 As “children Of Alcoholics Week” And Requesting The Governor To Issue A Proclamation For “children Of Alcoholics Week.” [HCR-3]
This concurrent resolution designates the week of February 13-19, 2011 as “Children of Alcoholics Week” and requests that the Governor issue a proclamation calling upon all State agencies and the people of the State of Delaware to observe this week with appropriate ceremonies, programs and activities.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Bruce Ennis Passed By Senate. Votes: Passed 20 Yes 0 No 0 Not Voting 1 Absent 0 Vacant on 03/29/2011

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Celebrating The 100th Anniversary Of The Girl Scouts Of The Usa, The 50th Anniversary Of The Girl Scouts Of The Chesapeake Bay Council, And Proclaiming 2012 As The "year Of The Girl" In The State Of Delaware. [HCR-35]
This concurrent resolution celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Girl Scouts of the USA and 50th anniversary of the Girl Scouts of the Chesapeake Bay Council, and proclaims 2012 as the “Year of the Girl” in the State of Delaware.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Melanie Smith Introduced In House on 03/21/2012

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