Sen. John Walsh

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District SD-009
Party Democrat
Bills Introduced 59

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State (Delaware)
Delaware 153rd General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Office Of New Americans. [SB-27]
This Act establishes the Office of New Americans to help improve the lives and economic prosperity of new Americans who come to Delaware and of all Delawareans generally.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. John Walsh Introduced And Assigned To Elections & Government Affairs Committee In Senate on 01/03/2025

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Delaware 153rd General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 19 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Unemployment Compensation. [SB-26]
Under current Delaware law, if a labor dispute constitutes a lockout, employees who meet all other eligibility requirements qualify for unemployment benefits from the date they file their claim. However, if a labor dispute does not constitute a lockout, employees do not qualify for (i.e. are disqualified from receiving) unemployment benefits.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. John Walsh Introduced And Assigned To Labor Committee In Senate on 01/03/2025

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Delaware 153rd General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Funeral Expenses For Certain Volunteers With Fire Or Ambulance Companies. [SB-28]
Section 1 of this Act requires that $7,000 be paid for the funeral expenses of a deceased member of a volunteer fire company, volunteer fire company ladies auxiliary, or volunteer ambulance and rescue.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. David Wilson Introduced And Assigned To Health & Social Services Committee In Senate on 01/03/2025

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Delaware 153rd General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 18 And Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Death Benefits. [HB-2]
Section 1 of this Act increases the burial benefit under the State Employees' Pension Plan from $7,000 to $8,000. The amount of this benefit has not been increased since 2001 (See 73 Del. Laws, c. 146, § 5).

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ronald Gray Introduced And Assigned To Administration Committee In House on 01/09/2025

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Delaware 153rd General Assembly

An Act To Amend Titles 10 And 25 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Manufactured Housing And Tenants Receivership Petitions. [SB-40]
Section 1 of this Act makes a pattern or practice of violations by a landlord of a Manufactured Home Community of subchapters I through V of Chapter 70 of Title 25 of the Delaware Code, or a provision of a rental agreement, an unlawful practice under the Consumer Fraud Act, subchapter II, Chapter 70, of Title 25, under specified circumstances.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. John Walsh Introduced And Assigned To Housing Committee In Senate on 01/10/2025

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An Act To Amend Title 10, Title 11, And Title 19 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Crime Victims And Witnesses. [SB-17]
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 99 (152nd General Assembly) created the Victims Bill of Rights Committee (VBR Committee) to perform a comprehensive review of the Victims Bill of Rights (VBR) and make recommendations to clarify the VBR, strengthen protections for victims, and ensure that state agencies have the necessary mechanisms, administration, and funding to successfully implement the VBR. To facilitate in-depth review and discussion, the VBR formed the following 4 subgroups: The Victim Safety Subgroup, The Rights of Special Victims Subgroup, (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Stephanie Hansen Introduced And Assigned To Judiciary Committee In Senate on 01/10/2025

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Delaware 153rd General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Board Of Plumbing, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, And Refrigeration Examiners. [SB-43]
This Act limits the ability to set professional standards and licensing requirements for plumbing or HVACR licensees to the Board of Plumbing, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Examiners. This Act requires a 2/3 vote requirement because it indirectly impacts a municipal charter.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Nicole Poore Reported Out Of Committee (banking, Business, Insurance & Technology) In Senate With 4 Favorable on 01/23/2025

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Delaware 153rd General Assembly

A Bond And Capital Improvements Act Of The State Of Delaware And Certain Of Its Authorities For The Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2026; Authorizing The Issuance Of General Obligation Bonds Of The State; Appropriating Funds From The Transportation Trust Fund; Authorizing The Issuance Of Revenue Bonds Of The Delaware Transportation Authority; Appropriating Special Funds Of The Delaware Transportation Authority; Appropriating General Funds Of The State; Reprogramming Certain Funds Of The State; Specifying Certain Procedures, Conditions And Limitations For The Expenditure Of Such Funds; And Amending Certain Statutory Provisions. [SB-30]
This Bill is the Fiscal Year 2026 Bond and Capital Improvements Act.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Debra Heffernan Introduced And Assigned To Capital Improvement Committee In Senate on 01/15/2025

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Delaware 153rd General Assembly

Honoring The Life And Work Of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. On The Occasion Of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day". [SCR-3]
This Senate Concurrent Resolution honors and recognizes the leadership, achievements, and sacrifices of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and urges all citizens of the First State to participate fittingly in the observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on January 20, 2025.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Gerald Hocker Passed In House By Voice Vote on 01/16/2025

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Delaware 153rd General Assembly

Recognizing January 9, 2025, As "law Enforcement Appreciation Day" In Delaware [SCR-2]
This Senate Concurrent Resolution recognizes January 9, 2025, as "Law Enforcement Appreciation Day" in the State of Delaware.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Gerald Hocker Introduced In Senate on 01/16/2025

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