Rep. Bryon Short

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District HD-007
Party Democrat
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State (Delaware)
Delaware 145th General Assembly

An Act To Amend Titles 29 And 30 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Economic Development Incentives. [SB-294]
Section 1 of this Act establishes the Job Incentive Fund, which is designed to provide grants to firms that expand and diversify the most vital components of Delaware’s economy. Section 2 of this Act provides a multi-year funding source for the grants by earmarking Abandoned Property revenues. Section 3 of this Act removes the sunset from the State’s current employment and investment tax incentives and leaves them in effect.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Harris McDowell Assigned To Finance Committee In Senate on 06/10/2010

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Delaware 145th General Assembly

An Act To Amend The Delaware Code Relating To The Board Of Medical Practice. [SB-296]
This act reorganizes and renames the Board of Medical Practice to better reflect the Board's responsibilities and improve public understanding of the Board's role. The act also expedites resolution of emergency cases, improves the investigatory authority of the Board, clarifies the protections for persons reporting unprofessional conduct, and allows for greater input by persons who are not medical professionals. Section 1 changes the name of the "Board of Medical Practice" to the "Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline," which will better reflect (continued...)

  

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

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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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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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Delaware 145th General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 12 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Statutory Trusts. [SB-302]
This bill continues the practice of amending periodically the Delaware Statutory Trust Act (the “Act”) to keep it current and to maintain its national preeminence. The following is a sectionbysection review of the amendments of the Act. Sections 1 and 2. These amendments make some clarifying expansions to the defined terms used in the Act. Section 3. This amendment confirms that pools of assets may constitute series under the Act. Sections 4, 6 and 17. These amendments make some technical changes to the Act. Section 5. This amendment confirms that (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Bryon Short Signed By Governor on 07/15/2010

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Delaware 145th General Assembly

An Act To Amend Titles 1, 11, 16, And 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Dissolution Of The Board Of Parole And The Creation Of The Institutional Release Classification Board And Parole Authority. [SB-319]
This Bill simultaneously dissolves the State of Delaware Board of Parole and divides its statutory function and authority between existing resources within the Department of Correction and the criminal courts. This Bill does not alter or narrow eligibility for parole nor does it limit the procedural rights or remedies which are already available to parolees or those seeking parole. This Bill re-organizes the functions of the current Board of Parole and distributes them to achieve maximum efficiency in relation to the State of Delaware’s parole function. (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Bryon Short Assigned To Finance Committee In Senate on 06/17/2010

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Delaware 145th General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Duties Of The Delaware Economic Development Office. [SB-321]
Under this Act the Delaware Economic Development Office will maintain documentation of transfer of development rights and their holders are. Holders may report their current transfer of development rights and any future transactions to the Delaware Economic Development Office. The purpose of this legislation is to facilitate sustainable economic development throughout the State.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Gary Simpson Reported Out Of Committee (small Business) In Senate With 5 On Its Merits on 06/24/2010

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Delaware 145th General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Rates And Rating Organizations. [SB-35]
This Act would grant the Delaware Insurance Department the same ability to review health insurance premium rates that it now has for auto insurance, homeowners insurance, and all other lines of property and casualty insurance.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Bruce Ennis Ss 1 For Sb 35 - Passed By House Of Representatives. Votes: Passed 41 Yes 0 No 0 Not Voting 0 Absent 0 Vacant on 06/18/2009

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Delaware 145th General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Delaware Freedom Of Information Act. [SB-58]
This Bill makes various amendments to the Delaware Freedom of Information Act in furtherance of the Act’s original intent to ensure that public business is performed in an open manner and that citizens are provided easy access to public records. Specifically, this Bill provides the following: Section 1. Provides that the Attorney General shall represent administrative offices, agencies, departments, boards, commissions and officers of the State in matters arising from their official powers or duties, except those matters involving petitions to determine (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. John Kowalko Stricken on 05/06/2009

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Delaware 145th General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Relating To Assaults. [SB-61]
This bill includes a code enforcement officer acting in the lawful performance of duty in the protected class for these assaults.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Harris McDowell Signed By Governor on 07/08/2009

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