HB-475: A Bond And Capital Improvements Act Of The State Of Delaware And Certain Of Its Authorities For The Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2019; 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 And Special 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.
Sponsored by: Sen. Colin Bonini
Suspension Of Rules In House on 07/01/2018
You have voted HB-475: A Bond And Capital Improvements Act Of The State Of Delaware And Certain Of Its Authorities For The Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2019; 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 And Special 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..
An Act To Amend Titles 14 And 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To School Safety. [HB-49]
This Act requires all new school construction and schools undergoing major renovations to incorporate the following safety features: a secured vestibule to be used as the primary entrance to screen visitors, installation of ballistic resistant glass or other ballistic resistant materials in all areas used to screen visitors, installation of a panic button or intruder alert system, and classroom doors that can be locked on the outside with a key or magnetic card locking system. Further, the Act provides that the Office of Management and Budget Facilities
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HB-49: An Act To Amend Titles 14 And 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To School Safety.
Sponsored by: Sen. Nicole Poore
Signed By Governor on 06/14/2018
An Act Proposing An Amendment To Article I Of The Delaware Constitution Relating To Equal Rights. [HB-5]
This Act is the first leg of an amendment to the Delaware Constitution to provide for equal rights. This amendment would advance human dignity and equality for all under the Delaware Constitution, and would correct a constitutional shortcoming. It subjects unequal treatment arising from historical bias to strict scrutiny, and enables courts in Delaware to establish jurisprudence concerning equal rights violations under State law reflecting Delaware values.
HB-5: An Act Proposing An Amendment To Article I Of The Delaware Constitution Relating To Equal Rights.
Sponsored by: Rep. David Bentz
Amendment Ha 1 To Hb 5 - Defeated In House By Voice Vote on 06/13/2017
An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To School Nurses. [HB-50]
This Act seeks to ensure that every public school in the State has a school nurse. This Act provides a mechanism to allow a district or a charter school that currently does not have a school nurse to receive state funds. This Act also permits a district to levy a tax under § 1902(b), Title 14, known as a match tax, to assist those districts that hire a school nurse as a result of this Act to pay for the local share of that school nurse.
HB-50: An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To School Nurses.
Sponsored by: Rep. Melanie Smith
Assigned To Appropriations Committee In House on 03/21/2017
An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Selling Or Possessing Fireworks; Exceptions. [HB-53]
This bill allows ground-based and hand-held sparklers and certain other nonexplosive, nonairborne novelty items regulated by the federal government to be sold and used in the State. The bill does not legalize firecrackers, bottle rockets, aerials, or any other device that explodes or shoots into the air. The use of those items that may be sold only to persons 18 years of age and older is limited to July 4th and December 31st of each year and sales are limited to the 30 days prior to the allowable use day.
HB-53: An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Selling Or Possessing Fireworks; Exceptions.
Sponsored by: Sen. Colin Bonini
Signed By Governor on 05/10/2018
An Act To Amend Title 25 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Solar Photovoltaic Systems And Restrictive Covenants. [HB-58]
This Bill enables the use of roof or ground mounted solar systems on privately owned residential dwellings by making covenants or other restrictions that effectively prohibit or unreasonably restrict the installation of solar photovoltaic systems in Delaware void and unenforceable, regardless of the date recorded. This Bill also explains that it is the policy of the State of Delaware to protect the public health, safety, and welfare by encouraging the development and use of renewable resources and to remove obstacles thereto. This Bill further provides
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HB-58: An Act To Amend Title 25 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Solar Photovoltaic Systems And Restrictive Covenants.
Sponsored by: Sen. Bruce Ennis
Amendment Ha 1 To Hb 58 - Passed In House By Voice Vote on 04/04/2017
An Act To Amend Title 30 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Personal Income Tax. [HB-61]
This bill will add 4 new check-off donation boxes on the Delaware personal income tax return whereby individuals may choose to donate a portion of their tax refund, or designate an amount in addition to the tax they owe that will be transferred by the Division of Revenue to one of the following organizations: Food Bank of Delaware, Sussex County Habitat for Humanity, Central Delaware Habitat for Humanity, or Habitat for Humanity of New Castle County.
HB-61: An Act To Amend Title 30 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Personal Income Tax.
Sponsored by: Rep. David Bentz
Signed By Governor on 09/14/2017
An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To School Property And Health And Safety Requirements. [HB-67]
As a public school safety measure, this bill requires that any door to a classroom will be equipped with a lock that can be locked from either side of the door. Many doors are currently not capable of locking from the inside. Locking the door(s) to a classroom from inside the classroom would enable precluding a school intruder from entering that classroom.
HB-67: An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To School Property And Health And Safety Requirements.
Sponsored by: Sen. Bruce Ennis
Stricken In House on 06/21/2018
You have voted HB-74: An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Designated Caregivers For A Minor Qualifying Patient Under The Medical Marijuana Act..