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 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Driver’s Licenses, Driving Under The Influence And Ignition Interlock Device Requirements. [HB-212]
This legislation will require all DUI offenders to install an ignition interlock.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Gary Simpson Hs 1 For Hb 212 - Reported Out Of Committee (public Safety) In Senate With 4 On Its Merits on 06/30/2014

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Delaware 147th General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Information On Down Syndrome. [HB-214]
This bill requires that hospitals, physicians and other health professionals provide information about Down Syndrome and Down Syndrome resources and support groups to parents who have received a prenatal or postnatal diagnosis of Down Syndrome. The Department of Health and Social Services is tasked with collecting and distributing appropriate information to health care providers for distribution to parents. This bill will ensure that parents receiving a Down Syndrome diagnosis are timely provided accurate and complete information about Down Syndrome (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Harvey Kenton Signed By Governor on 05/07/2014

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Delaware 147th General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 30 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Personal Income Tax. [HB-217]
This Bill excludes from income taxes pensions received from the United States, including military retirement income, up to a maximum of $22,500 in 2014, $30,000.00 in 2015, and $37,500.00 thereafter, less any Social Security benefits paid by the United States in the taxable year. It is intended to equalize the treatment of Federal retirees who are not covered or are partially covered by the Social Security System with those retirees receiving Social Security benefits which are presently exempt from tax.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Gary Simpson Introduced And Assigned To Revenue & Finance Committee In House on 06/30/2013

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Delaware 147th General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 13 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Reports To The Court. [HB-223]
This bill clarifies that permanent guardianship meets the goals of permanency as defined by 13 Del. C. 2302.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ronald Gray Signed By Governor on 05/28/2014

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Delaware 147th General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Rules Of The Road And Speed Restrictions. [HB-224]
The Delaware Code currently provides municipalities with discretion in the establishment of speed limits on roads within their respective jurisdictions in conjunction with an engineering and traffic investigation verifying the basis for change. The Department of Transportation has traditionally reviewed these requested changes. This bill merely corrects the reference to the approving department from the Department of Safety and Homeland Security to the Department of Transportation.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Melanie Smith Signed By Governor on 05/08/2014

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Delaware 147th General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 12 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Guardianships. [HB-227]
To preserve judicial resources while still providing appropriate protections for minors, this legislation modifies the current requirement to appoint a guardian in all cases involving minors who receive money or property through settlements, bequests, or other transfers. To protect the ultimate beneficiary, the funds must be deposited in certain approved financial instruments, as determined by court rule. This process also lowers the administrative costs for these smaller settlements, leaving more funds available to the minor beneficiary. Currently, (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Bruce Ennis Signed By Governor on 05/08/2014

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Delaware 147th General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 31 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Child Placement Review Act. [HB-228]
The intent of this bill is to make adjustments to the existing code to be consistent with current practices, clarify ambiguities, and eliminate sections that no longer apply.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Gerald Hocker Signed By Governor on 07/01/2014

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Delaware 147th General Assembly

An Act Proposing An Amendment To Article Iv, 11 Of The Delaware Constitution Relating To Certification Of Questions Of Law To The Supreme Court. [HB-232]
This is the first leg of a constitutional amendment that would expand the list of entities that may certify questions of law to the Delaware Supreme Court to include the highest appellate court of any foreign country and any foreign governmental agency that regulates the issuance or trading of securities.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. David Wilson Enact W/o Sign By Governor on 06/25/2014

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Delaware 147th General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 17 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Highways, Roads And Bridges Generally. [HB-237]
This bill clarifies that the Delaware Department of Transportation has enforcement authority of the clear zones within the unincorporated areas of the State. This bill further clearly defines the placement of signs. The definition of “gore area” stems from the U.S. Department of Transportation Manual on Uniform Traffic Devices.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Harris McDowell Signed By Governor on 07/15/2014

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Delaware 147th General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Registration Of Vehicles. [HB-247]
This bill creates a special license plate identifying members of the Cancer Support Community. The special plates will be available upon 100 applicants submitting applications and continued membership must be shown by members to maintain possession of their plate.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Melanie Smith Signed By Governor on 08/13/2014

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