Rep. Ruth Briggs King

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District HD-037
Party Republican
Bills Introduced 23

Sponsored Legislation

State (Delaware)
Delaware 145th General Assembly

An Act To Amend Titles 16 And 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Reporting Of Abuse And Unprofessional Practice. [SB-297]
This act promotes the reporting of child abuse and allegations of unprofessional practice by healthcare practitioners and institutions. Section 1 clarifies that the mandatory duty to report child abuse or neglect applies to all persons, and specifically includes institutions such as hospitals, nursing homes and the Medical Society. Sections 2 - 4 clarify that Delaware has one hot-line for all reports of abuse against children located within the Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families, and adds a requirement that the Delaware (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Gary Simpson Signed By Governor on 06/30/2010

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State (Delaware)
Delaware 145th General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Imposition Of Fines By The Board Of Medical Practice. [SB-298]
This act increases the incentive for persons with a mandatory reporting obligation under the Medical Practice Act to comply with their obligation under that Act. Sections 1 and 2 of the bill give the Board of Medical Practice additional flexibility to impose appropriate fines by increasing the range of fines from a maximum of $5,000 to a maximum of $10,000 for a first violation and $50,000 for a subsequent violation. Sections 2 - 6 of the bill address the problem identified by the Department of Justice that the Board of Medical Practice lacks power (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Gary Simpson Signed By Governor on 06/30/2010

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State (Delaware)
Delaware 145th General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Financial Disclosure. [SB-305]
This Act requires county officeholders to file the same yearly financial disclosure form which state officeholders must file.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Colin Bonini Assigned To Executive Committee In Senate on 06/17/2010

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Delaware 145th General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 25 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Titles And Conveyances. [SB-322]
This Bill prohibits individuals or private entities from charging Private Transfer Fees on real property. This bill does not change the ability of the State of Delaware or its political subdivisions from levying transfer taxes as authorized by statute. This bill is patterned after similar legislation adopted in nine states.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Gerald Hocker Signed By Governor on 07/27/2010

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State (Delaware)
Delaware 145th General Assembly

Recognizing June 6 Through June 12, 2010 As Paralegal Week. [SCR-31]
This Resolution recognizes June 6 through June 12, 2010 as paralegal week.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. William Outten Passed In House By Voice Vote on 04/28/2010

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Delaware 145th General Assembly

Relating To The Delaware Statistical Analysis Center And The Establishment Of The Criminal Justice Statistical Review Committee. [SCR-37]
This Resolution establishes the Criminal Justice Statistical Review Committee to make recommendations based upon the work of the Statistical Analysis Center. It also commends the Statistical Analysis Center on its efforts and calls for the publishing of a Race and Incarceration study on the Delaware Statistical Analysis Center’s webpage.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Bruce Ennis Passed By Senate. Votes: Passed 20 Yes 0 No 0 Not Voting 1 Absent 0 Vacant on 06/30/2010

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State (Delaware)
Delaware 145th General Assembly

Calling For The Designation Of The Entire State Of Delaware As A Healthcare Innovation Zone. [SJR-3]
This Senate Joint Resolution explains the concept of the “Healthcare Innovation Zone,” stresses its potential for increasing the effectiveness of healthcare services while reducing costs, and directs the Department of Health and Social Services, acting in conjunction with other state and private agencies and organizations, to take steps to prepare an application for the entire State of Delaware to be designated as a Healthcare Innovation Zone. The Resolution also urges the Governor of Delaware to proclaim the entire State of Delaware as a Healthcare (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Gary Simpson Signed By Governor on 07/27/2010

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State (Delaware)
Delaware 145th General Assembly

Designating The Honor And Remember Flag As The State's Emblem Of The Service And Sacrifice By The Brave Men And Women Of The United States Armed Forces Who Have Given Their Lives In The Line Of Duty. [SJR-4]
This Senate Joint Resolution supports designating the “Honor and Remember Flag” as a national symbol for remembering our fallen U. S. servicemen and women. It further urges Delaware’s Congressional delegation to support action on the federal level to advance this cause.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Bruce Ennis Signed By Governor on 07/15/2010

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State (Delaware)
Delaware 146th General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 30 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Manufacturers And Wholesalers. [HB-10]
This Act exempts from the Wholesale Merchants’ Gross Receipts Tax and from the Manufacturers’ Gross Receipts Tax the gross receipts realized in certain intermediate transactions engaged in by petroleum product refiners with certain specialized trade parties during the petroleum refining process. The Act exempts from the Wholesale Merchants’ Gross Receipts Tax the gross receipts from (i) sales of crude oil by a crude oil wholesaler to a petroleum product refiner, (ii) sales of intermediate petroleum products that have been partially refined by a (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. William Outten Signed By Governor on 01/28/2011

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Delaware 146th General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Prevailing Wage Requirements. [HB-110]
This bill raises the dollar thresholds for public works projects subject to the prevailing wage requirement to $350,000 for new construction and $100,000 for alteration, repair, renovation, rehabilitation, demolition or reconstruction.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Gary Simpson Introduced And Assigned To House Administration Committee In House on 05/26/2011

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