Sen. John Walsh

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District SD-009
Party Democrat
Bills Introduced 59

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State (Delaware)
Delaware 149th General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Interagency Resource Management Committee. [HB-218]
This Act removes the ability of members of the Interagency Resource Management Committee to appoint designees to serve in their stead.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Nicole Poore Reported Out Of Committee (education) In House With 1 Favorable, 11 On Its Merits on 06/21/2017

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Delaware 149th General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Drug Abuse. [HB-220]
This act establishes the Addiction Action Committee as a means to establish a comprehensive, coordinated strategy to address addiction in Delaware. The committee is authorized to make recommendations on a comprehensive approach to address and monitor the addiction crisis.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. David Bentz Signed By Governor on 08/16/2017

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Delaware 149th General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Donation Bins. [HB-223]
This bill places restrictions on the placement of clothing bins. The bill requires a person who places a clothing bin on a property to first obtain a permit from the Department of Health and Social Services before placing the bin.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Margaret Henry Introduced And Assigned To Health & Human Development Committee In House on 06/13/2017

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Delaware 149th General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Unattended Motor Vehicles. [HB-224]
Car theft was the primary impetus behind state codes prohibiting a motor vehicle owner to leave a car unattended with the keys in the ignition; a common habit to warm-up the vehicle during colder months. From 2013 to 2015, a total of 206 cars were stolen in Delaware due to the owner leaving the keys in the car while unattended; of these, 12 went unrecovered. Improved technology, such as remote starters, has instigated changes to these outdated statutes in several states. This Act excludes motor vehicles that are started by a remote starter or other (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Margaret Henry Signed By Governor on 08/30/2017

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An Act To Amend The Delaware Code Relating To State Economic Development And Transferring The Functions Of The Delaware Economic Development Office To A Division Of The Department Of State. [HB-226]
Recognizing a fundamental economic change toward businesses that require innovation, The Honorable John C. Carney, Governor of the State of Delaware, issued Executive Order One on January 18, 2017 creating a Working Group of business and government leaders to study methods to improve coordination between the public and private sectors, attract growing businesses and foster economic development throughout the State. The Governor appointed members of the Working Group representing government, business leaders and the community.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Gerald Hocker Signed By Governor on 06/30/2017

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An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To School Attendance. [HB-23]
This Act requires that any student over the age of 16 who wishes to leave school prior to graduation must obtain the written consent of the parent or guardian, and attend an exit interview where information is supplied regarding the likelihood of diminished earning potential and the increased likelihood of unemployment associated with dropping out. The school is also directed to explore whether there are support services, interventions or programs that might assist the student in remaining enrolled. The intent is to lower the dropout rate and encourage (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Bruce Ennis Signed By Governor on 05/18/2017

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Delaware 149th General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To State High School Diplomas For Veterans Who Served During Identified Period Of War Or Conflict. [HB-230]
This bill expands the population of war veterans who are eligible to be awarded a high school diploma.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Bruce Ennis Signed By Governor on 07/21/2017

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Delaware 149th General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Designation Of A State Dance. [HB-236]
This bill removes the expiration date and designates Maypole dancing as the official dance of Delaware.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Harvey Kenton Reported Out Of Committee (administration) In House With 3 On Its Merits on 05/09/2018

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An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To School Attendance. [HB-24]
This bill requires a conference with the parent or guardian of a student who has been absent without excuse for 5 days from school. A needs assessment will be performed to determine what supports or services will help the student and family improve school attendance. Moving the intervention forward to the fifth unexcused absence rather than the 10th may help to improve outcomes for Delawares students and help prevent students from disengaging from the school community and dropping out of school.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Bruce Ennis Introduced And Assigned To Education Committee In House on 01/05/2017

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Delaware 149th General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 3 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Advance Deposit Wagering. [HB-251]
Advance deposit wagering (ADW) has been the only growing segment of the pari-mutuel industry for more than a decade, is practiced nationwide especially in all of our surrounding states, and has been practiced by Delaware residents without authority or regulation, providing no contribution to the States racing industry. This Amendment provides for proceeds of advance deposit wagering that is conducted in the state to be used to support and improve the horse racing industry in Delaware by improving purses, supporting breeding, and ensuring that the (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. John Kowalko Reported Out Of Committee (gaming & Parimutuels) In House With 5 On Its Merits on 06/21/2017

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