An Act Proposing An Amendment To Article I Of The Delaware Constitution Relating To Equal Rights. [HB-5]
This Act is the first leg of an amendment to the Delaware Constitution to provide for equal rights. This amendment would advance human dignity and equality for all under the Delaware Constitution, and would correct a constitutional shortcoming. It subjects unequal treatment arising from historical bias to strict scrutiny, and enables courts in Delaware to establish jurisprudence concerning equal rights violations under State law reflecting Delaware values.
HB-5: An Act Proposing An Amendment To Article I Of The Delaware Constitution Relating To Equal Rights.
Sponsored by: Rep. David Bentz
Amendment Ha 1 To Hb 5 - Defeated In House By Voice Vote on 06/13/2017
An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Charter Schools. [HB-85]
This bill eliminates the use of an enrollment preference for students living within a 5-mile radius of a charter school. This change was supported by a majority vote of the Enrollment Preferences Task Force established by House Bill No. 90 of the 147th General Assembly. The Act will take effect immediately. For any charter school using the 5-mile preference at the time of enactment, the school is required to eliminate the preference through notification to the authorizer prior to the 2018-2019 school year. The bill allows a new preference for students
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HB-85: An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Charter Schools.
Sponsored by: Rep. David Bentz
Vetoed By Governor on 07/20/2017
An Act To Amend Title 15 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Early Voting. [HB-90]
This bill establishes in-person early voting for the State of Delaware. Registered voters will be allowed to vote in-person for at least 10 days prior to an election, up to and including the Saturday and Sunday immediately prior to the election at locations determined by the Commissioner. The Commissioner is also charged with determining whether such voting should occur by voting machine or paper ballot. All other procedures relating to conducting voting are the same as for election day voting. For statewide elections the statute directs that there
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HB-90: An Act To Amend Title 15 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Early Voting.
Sponsored by: Rep. David Bentz
Amendment Ha 1 To Hb 90 - Passed In House By Voice Vote on 06/21/2018
An Act To Amend Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Security Alarm Businesses And Security Alarm Systems. [HB-93]
This Act provides clearer language concerning security alarm business license and identification requirements for both businesses and individuals; gives vendors a clearer understanding of prohibited acts, discipline and penalties; and grants the Professional Licensing Section the ability to promulgate regulations, conduct inspections and additional powers needed to oversee this chapter.
HB-93: An Act To Amend Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Security Alarm Businesses And Security Alarm Systems.
Sponsored by: Sen. Bruce Ennis
Signed By Governor on 07/17/2017
An Act To Amend Title 7 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Ivory And Rhinoceros Horn. [HB-95]
This Act prohibits a person from purchasing, selling, offering for sale, possessing with intent to sell, or importing with intent to sell ivory or rhinoceros horn, except as specified. A violation of this Act or any rule, regulation, or order adopted under this Act is a misdemeanor subject to fines, imprisonment, or both, as specified in this Act. In addition to the specified criminal penalties, this Act authorizes the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control ("the Department") to impose a civil penalty of up to $10,000 for a violation
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HB-95: An Act To Amend Title 7 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Ivory And Rhinoceros Horn.
Sponsored by: Rep. David Bentz
Tabled In Committee on 06/20/2018
HB-96: An Act To Amend Titles 19 And 29 Of The Delaware Code And Chapter 298, Volume 80 Of The Laws Of Delaware Relating To Collective Bargaining For State Employees.
Sponsored by: Rep. David Bentz
Assigned To Appropriations Committee In House on 05/11/2017
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Approving The Proposed Transaction To Lease Diamond State Port Corporation Property Under Certain Terms And Conditions. [HCR-76]
This Concurrent Resolution provides the General Assembly's approval of the proposed final agreement or transaction between the Diamond State Port Corporation and GT USA Wilmington, LLC, as required by § 8784(1) of Title 29 of the Delaware Code. This Concurrent Resolution authorizes the Diamond State Port Corporation Board of Directors to enter into a lease for an up to 50 year concession to operate the Port of Wilmington and Edgemoor under the terms outlined in the Resolution.
HCR-76: Approving The Proposed Transaction To Lease Diamond State Port Corporation Property Under Certain Terms And Conditions.
Sponsored by: Sen. Colin Bonini
Introduced In House on 04/24/2018