An Act To Amend Title 10 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Juvenile Records. [HB-7]
Recognizing that a criminal charge can have lasting collateral consequences for a juvenile on employment and education opportunities, this bill raises the age in which a juveniles information, such as their name and mug shot, may be released by the state. The bill also seeks to address issues related to the release of such information on publicly-maintained social media pages.
HB-7: An Act To Amend Title 10 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Juvenile Records.
Sponsored by: Rep. David Bentz
Reported Out Of Committee (judiciary) In House With 1 Favorable, 8 On Its Merits on 05/17/2017
An Act To Amend Title 15 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Registration Of Voters. [HB-79]
Section 1 of this Act updates Delawares existing Motor Voter Program to adopt an automatic voter registration process. Currently, when Delawareans apply for, renew, or replace a drivers license or identification card, they must choose to register to vote, update an existing registration, or decline registration. This bill would require eligible voters to instead opt out of having their information automatically shared with the Delaware Department of Elections for registration. Six states and the District of Columbia have enacted similar opt out
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HB-79: An Act To Amend Title 15 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Registration Of Voters.
Sponsored by: Rep. David Bentz
Introduced And Assigned To House Administration Committee In House on 03/16/2017
An Act To Amend Title 10 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Juvenile Offender Civil Citation Program. [HB-8]
This bill seeks to expand the eligibility criteria for the Juvenile Offender Civil Citation Program by including the offense of possession of drug paraphernalia and permitting a second referral to the Juvenile Offender Civil Citation Program where the first referral occurred more than 18 months ago and was not a referral for the same offense.
HB-8: An Act To Amend Title 10 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Juvenile Offender Civil Citation Program.
Sponsored by: Rep. David Bentz
Signed By Governor on 10/12/2017
An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Certain Crimes. [HB-9]
This bill allows judicial discretion when juveniles are charged with any of the five specific offenses carved out in state code that say a juvenile of 16 or older, or 15 in the case of § 1447A, must be prosecuted as an adult. The bill simply changes the language from shall to may to allow judges to weigh the possibility that the juvenile may be better served in Delawares Family Court system via the amenability process already enumerated in Title 10 § 1010 and § 1011.
HB-9: An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Certain Crimes.
Sponsored by: Sen. Bruce Ennis
Signed By Governor on 10/12/2017
An Act To Amend Chapter 51 Of Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Cosmetology And Barbering [HB-97]
This Bill modifies the impact of criminal history on an applicant's eligibility for licensure. It gives the Board discretion to grant waivers for a felony convictions for crimes committed against a person where more than 3 years have elapsed, and more than 2 years have elapsed for other felonies. The Board is precluded from considering a conviction where more than 10 years have elapsed since date of conviction.
HB-97: An Act To Amend Chapter 51 Of Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Cosmetology And Barbering
Sponsored by: Sen. Gary Simpson
Signed By Governor on 03/08/2018
Recognizing The Month Of February 2018 As "african American History Month". [HCR-62]
This House Concurrent Resolution recognizes February 2018 as African American History Month. It also requests the Governor issue a proclamation declaring the same and encouraging State agencies and all Delawareans to observe the occasion with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.
HCR-62: Recognizing The Month Of February 2018 As "african American History Month".
Sponsored by: Sen. Margaret Henry
Passed By Senate. Votes: 18 Yes 3 Absent on 03/15/2018