An Act To Amend Chapter 7, Title 19 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Doctrine Of Employment At Will And Protection From Wrongful Termination. [HB-18]
This act is based on the Model Employment Termination Act promulgated by the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws in 1991. The basic philosophy of this act is one of compromise and balancing the competing interests of employers and employees. Thus, although covered employees are granted an expanded substantive right to “good cause” protections against termination, available remedies are limited to reinstatement, with or without backpay, and severance pay when reinstatement is unfeasible. Compensatory and punitive damages are
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HB-18: An Act To Amend Chapter 7, Title 19 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Doctrine Of Employment At Will And Protection From Wrongful Termination.
Sponsored by: Sen. Margaret Henry
Reported Out Of Committee (labor) In House With 2 Favorable, 4 On Its Merits on 04/08/2009
You have voted HB-18: An Act To Amend Chapter 7, Title 19 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Doctrine Of Employment At Will And Protection From Wrongful Termination..
An Act To Amend Title 8 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The General Corporation Law. [HB-19]
Section 1. New Section 112 clarifies that the bylaws may require that if the corporation solicits proxies with respect to an election of directors, the corporation may be required to include in its proxy materials one or more nominees submitted by stockholders in addition to individuals nominated by the board of directors. Section 112 also identifies a non-exclusive list of conditions that the bylaws may impose on such a right of access to the corporation’s proxy materials. In particular, and in the interest of avoiding election contests instituted
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HB-19: An Act To Amend Title 8 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The General Corporation Law.
Sponsored by: Rep. James Johnson
Signed By Governor on 04/10/2009
An Act To Amend Title 30 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Personal Income Tax. [HB-191]
This bill creates a tax check-off for Delaware taxpayers to designate contributions to the Delaware Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society Fund. The use of contributions will be restricted locally by the Delaware Chapter to benefit Delaware residents.
HB-191: An Act To Amend Title 30 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Personal Income Tax.
Sponsored by: Sen. David Wilson
Signed By Governor on 09/04/2009
An Act To Amend Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Developmental Screening Of Infants And Toddlers. [HB-199]
This Act requires that private health insurers in Delaware cover the developmental screenings for infants and toddlers that are recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Delaware Early Childhood Council. Such screenings are already covered for children in the state’s Medicaid program. The estimated cost to policyholders of covering these screenings is three cents per member per month.
HB-199: An Act To Amend Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Developmental Screening Of Infants And Toddlers.
Sponsored by: Sen. Bruce Ennis
Signed By Governor on 08/27/2009
An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Crime Of Murder In The First Degree And The Classification Of Offenses. [HB-204]
On December 22, 2008, Delaware City Fire Company paramedic Michelle Smith was tragically killed in the line of duty by a reckless driver. Under current Delaware law, a person who recklessly causes the death of an on-duty law enforcement officer, corrections employee or fire fighter is guilty of murder in the first degree and eligible for capital punishment. This Act, named in Michelle’s honor, adds paramedics, EMTs, Fire Marshalls and fire police officers to same statutes, ensuring that any person who recklessly kills one of Delaware’s first responders
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HB-204: An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Crime Of Murder In The First Degree And The Classification Of Offenses.
Sponsored by: Rep. William Outten
Signed By Governor on 07/31/2009
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An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Special Law Enforcement Assistance Fund. [HB-207]
This bill specifies that funds from the Special Law Enforcement Assistance Fund shall be used for the additional limited purpose of constructing a memorial consistent with and in furtherance of House Joint Resolution No. 3 of the 145th General Assembly. It further specifies that the provisions of this act shall sunset 2 years after enactment of said section.
HB-207: An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Special Law Enforcement Assistance Fund.
Sponsored by: Rep. William Outten
Signed By Governor on 07/22/2009
An Act To Amend Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Architecture. [HB-227]
This Act permits business entities to offer architectural services through professionals registered with the Board after obtaining a certificate of authorization. The requirements of the Act are similar to those in existence regarding the practices of accountancy and landscape architecture. The Act also increases the civil penalties that may be imposed by the Board from $2,500 to $5,000 for first offense and from $5,000 to $10,000 for subsequent offenses.
HB-227: An Act To Amend Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Architecture.
Sponsored by: Sen. Harris McDowell
Signed By Governor on 02/01/2010