Rep. Edward Osienski
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District HD-024
Party Democrat
Bills Introduced 58
Sponsored Legislation
Delaware 152nd General Assembly
An Act To Amend Title 6, Title 11, Title 18, Title 19, And Title 25 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Definition Of Sexual Orientation. [HB-275]
[Human Rights ]
This Act updates the definition of "sexual orientation" throughout the Delaware Code by adding asexuality and pansexuality. Asexuality refers to individuals with little to no sexual attraction to other individuals, although asexual individuals may desire emotionally intimate relationships with other individuals. Pansexuality refers to individuals who are attracted sexually or romantically, or both, to another individual regardless of that individual's sex or gender identity.
Sponsored by: Rep. Debra Heffernan
Signed By Governor on 11/02/2024
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Designating The Week Of February 11 - 17, 2024 As Children Of Alcoholics Week. [HCR-83]
[Alcoholic Beverages ]
[Public Health ]
[Mental Health ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Human Services ]
This concurrent resolution designates the week of February 11-17, 2024, as Children of Alcoholics Week and calls upon Delawareans to break the silence and talk to their family and friends about alcoholism.
Sponsored by: Sen. Gerald Hocker
Introduced In House on 01/24/2024
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Honoring The Leadership And Achievements Of African Americans And Urging The Celebration Of Black History Month. [SCR-113]
[Race and Civil Rights ]
[Arts and Culture ]
This Concurrent Resolution honors and recognizes the leadership and achievements of African Americans and urges the celebration of Black History Month.
Sponsored by: Sen. Gerald Hocker
Introduced In Senate on 01/25/2024
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An Act To Amend Titles 6, 14, And 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The United States Space Force. [HB-310]
[Defense ]
[Military ]
[National Security ]
[Aerospace ]
The United States Space Force was established on December 20, 2019 as part of the National Defense Authorization Act. The Space Force became the 6th branch of the United States Armed Forces. This Act inserts the Space Force in those sections of the Delaware Code where the other 5 branches of the armed forces are specifically enumerated This Act also makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.
Sponsored by: Sen. Gerald Hocker
Signed By Governor on 07/29/2024
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An Act To Amend Title 17 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Construction And Acceptance Of New Roads And Streets For State Maintenance. [HB-297]
[Construction ]
[Housing ]
[Real Estate ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Infrastructure ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Funding ]
Due to the rapidly increasing costs of materials and labor, combined with the frequency in which developers have gone out of business or otherwise been unable to complete work required within developments, this Act increases the funding required to be secured by a developer to ensure the developer fulfills the developer's obligations to construct and complete improvements within a subdivision.
Sponsored by: Sen. David Wilson
Signed By Governor on 08/29/2024
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An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To State Inspections Of Long-term Care Facilities. [SB-215]
[Healthcare ]
[Senior Citizens ]
[Public Health ]
This Act requires the Department of Health and Social Services to inspect long-term care facilities on an annual basis.
Sponsored by: Sen. Gerald Hocker
Signed By Governor on 08/01/2024
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An Act To Amend Title 30 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Charitable Donations And Income Tax Returns. [HB-24]
[Taxes ]
[Mental Health ]
[Healthcare ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Nonprofit ]
[Public Health ]
This Act creates a new charitable donation option on the Delaware income tax return. It allows taxpayers to direct a donation to the SL24: Unlocke the Light Foundation out of their state tax refund or in addition to the payment of owed tax. The Foundation works to educate the community to end the stigma, myths, and barriers surrounding mental health and to encourage productive conversations regarding mental health and wellness; provide uninsured and underinsured young people the means to get the critical and ongoing health services they need through
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Sponsored by: Sen. Nicole Poore
Signed By Governor on 06/27/2024
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Establishing The Classroom Behavior And School Discipline Task Force. [SCR-117]
[Education ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Public Safety ]
This concurrent resolution establishes the Classroom Behavior and School Discipline Task Force.
Sponsored by: Sen. Gerald Hocker
Lifted From Table In Senate on 03/05/2024
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An Act To Amend Titles 21 And 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Drivers Licenses. [HB-314]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Healthcare ]
[Public Health ]
This Act does all of the following: (1) Allows for all licensed practitioners that are treating a driver for a medical condition to report findings which allows for Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, or Physician to sign Division paperwork and mirrors verbiage found in Title 24; (2) Updates the name of Medical Council to Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline which ensures compliance with code in handling of individual cases; and (3) Changes the Secretary of Health and Social Services to Secretary of Transportation for determining the status
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Sponsored by: Rep. Debra Heffernan
Signed By Governor on 08/02/2024
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An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Merit System Of Personnel Administration. [HB-18]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Human Services ]
This bill amends the Merit System of Personnel Administration by allowing for preference in hiring for casual seasonal employees who are performing the same job duties of a posted merit position.
Sponsored by: Sen. Nicole Poore
Signed By Governor on 11/01/2024