Sen. Ernesto Lopez

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District SD-006
Party Republican
Bills Introduced 24

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State (Delaware)
Delaware 147th General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 7 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Eel Fishing. [SB-252]
This bill changes American eel size and possession limits, and sets the minimum mesh size for eel pots. These changes are necessary for Delaware to remain in compliance with the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission American Eel Interstate Fisheries Management Plan.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. William Outten Reported Out Of Committee (natural Resources) In House With 11 On Its Merits on 06/26/2014

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Delaware 147th General Assembly

An Act To Amend Titles 7, 11, And 23 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Environmental Violations. [SB-258]
This legislation declassifies a number of minor violations associated with wildlife, hunting, fishing and boating by changing them from Class C and Class D environmental misdemeanors to environmental violations. These environmental violations will not be reported on criminal history records kept by The Delaware Criminal Justice Information System (DELJIS); however DNREC is authorized to retain records on environmental violations to ensure that second offenses and higher penalties are pursued when appropriate. The legislation also modernizes penalties (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. William Outten Signed By Governor on 09/02/2014

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Delaware 147th General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code To Allow For Participation In A Driving Under The Influence Treatment Program By Dui Offenders. [SB-260]
This Act would allow the Court of Common Pleas to provide incentives for participation in a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Treatment Program. It is anticipated that this program, which will last a minimum of 9 months, will address offenders who have serious alcohol abuse problems. The offenders will plead guilty and be sentenced to participate in the program which will include Ignition Interlock License devices, strict supervision, transdermal patches, and most importantly evidence based alcohol and/or substance abuse treatment. The incentives (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Gary Simpson Signed By Governor on 07/31/2014

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Delaware 147th General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Accelerated Academic Programs [SB-27]
This Act would authorize the Department of Education, pending available funds, to offer competitive two year start-up grants to public schools for the purpose of developing new programs for students capable of performing accelerated academic work.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. William Outten Signed By Governor on 06/30/2013

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Delaware 147th General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 7 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative. [SB-34]
This Bill requires that changes to the Delaware Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative allowance auction program involving reduction in allowances below 6,803,808 short tons of CO2, increases in the reserve price for permits, or changes to price caps for permits must be approved by a Joint Resolution of the General Assembly.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Gary Simpson Assigned To Energy & Transit Committee In Senate on 03/28/2013

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Delaware 147th General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Lobbyists. [SB-49]
This bill prohibits a former member of the General Assembly from acting as a lobbyist for a period of two years after such person leaves office. Any person who knowingly violates this section shall be guilty of an unclassified misdemeanor.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Gary Simpson Assigned To Executive Committee In Senate on 04/18/2013

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Delaware 147th General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The General Assembly. [SB-50]
This Act would prohibit any member of the General Assembly from being employed by the State of Delaware while in office, unless the member was already a State employee at the time the member was elected to the General Assembly, or the member became a State employee prior to enactment of this law. For purposes of this act, service in the General Assembly, in and of itself, shall not be construed as employment by the State of Delaware.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Gary Simpson Assigned To Executive Committee In Senate on 04/18/2013

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Delaware 147th General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Educator Licensure, Certification, And Preparation Programs. [SB-51]
This bill strengthens teacher preparation by raising the standards for entry into the teaching profession. More specifically, the bill requires all Delaware teacher preparation programs to set high admission and completion requirements, to provide high-quality student teaching experiences and ongoing evaluation of program participants, and to prepare prospective elementary school teachers in age-appropriate literacy and mathematics instruction. Further, the bill requires preparation programs to track and report data on the effectiveness of their (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Gary Simpson Signed By Governor on 06/12/2013

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Delaware 147th General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Financial Disclosure Of Public Officers. [SB-55]
This bill adds members of the Public Service Commission to the definition of 'public officer' which would subject them, like many other individuals in positions of public trust, to certain financial disclosure requirements.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Gary Simpson Signed By Governor on 01/30/2014

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Delaware 147th General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Registration Of Vehicles. [SB-62]
This bill would allow farmers to register their trucks, semitrailers, and trailers with an “FT” tag at the reduced registration fee.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Gary Simpson Signed By Governor on 07/15/2013

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