Rep. Charles Potter

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District HD-001
Party Democrat
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State (Delaware)
Delaware 148th General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 14 Of Delaware Code Relating To Personal Income Tax. [HB-182]
This bill lowers the current tax rates by .05% for each bracket. The bill also creates a new tax bracket at $125,000 with a rate of 7.05%, and an additional bracket at $250,000 with a rate of 7.80%. The bill also provides a tiered reduction of the otherwise available itemized deduction based upon the individual’s taxable income.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. John Kowalko Introduced And Assigned To Revenue & Finance Committee In House on 06/16/2015

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Delaware 148th General Assembly

An Act To Amend Titles 14 And 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Oversight Of Charter Schools. [HB-186]
Currently, all school districts, including vocational schools, are subject to the Auditor of Accounts. Edits to the November 2010 Charter School Manual removed instructions for charter schools to go through Auditor of Accounts when contracting for audits. There is presently no legislative authority to require charter schools to submit to the Auditor of Accounts processes. This bill adds charter schools to the list of entities for audits through the Auditor of Accounts. The bill takes effect so that the Auditor of Accounts shall conduct postaudits (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. John Kowalko Reported Out Of Committee (education) In Senate With 8 On Its Merits on 01/14/2016

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Delaware 148th General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 30 Of Delaware Code Relating To Personal Income Tax. [HB-196]
This bill lowers the current tax rates by .05% for each bracket. The bill also creates a new tax bracket at $125,000 with a rate of 7.05%, and an additional bracket at $250,000 with a rate of 7.80%. The bill also provides a tiered reduction of the otherwise available itemized deduction based upon the individual’s taxable income.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. John Kowalko Reported Out Of Committee (revenue & Finance) In House With 2 Favorable, 6 On Its Merits, 3 Unfavorable on 06/17/2015

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Delaware 148th General Assembly

An Act Proposing An Amendment To Section 2, Article Ii Of The Delaware Constitution Relating To Terms Of Office Of Members Of The General Assembly. [HB-207]
This is the first leg of a constitutional amendment that would increase the term of office for members of the House of Representatives to four years and members of the Senate to six years.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. William Outten Introduced And Assigned To House Administration Committee In House on 06/23/2015

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Delaware 148th General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Special License Plates For Holders Of Gold Star Lapel Buttons. [HB-21]
This bill removes the $10 administrative fee for applicants requesting the Gold Star family special license plate in recognition of a close relative’s death while serving in the military.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Bruce Ennis Signed By Governor on 04/09/2015

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Delaware 148th General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 10 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Juvenile Delinquency Proceedings And The Use Of Restraints On A Child. [HB-211]
This Act limits the use of shackles and other physical restraints on children appearing in juvenile delinquency proceedings except in situations where the court determines that the use of restraints is necessary and there are no less restrictive alternatives that will prevent flight or physical harm to the child or other courtroom participants.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. John Kowalko Signed By Governor on 09/06/2016

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Delaware 148th General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Private Investigators And Private Security Agencies. [HB-213]
This bill changes the requirements for security guards, private investigator licenses by (a) making the qualifications uniform for both occupations; (b) providing that a license may still be issued for persons convicted of 2 or less of certain misdemeanors, so long as the misdemeanors are more than 7 years old; and (c) disqualifying juveniles adjudicated delinquent of a felony level offense unless they are at least 21 years old. The bill also provides for uniformity across all the licensees in Chapter 13 of Title 24.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Margaret Henry Necessary Rules Are Suspended In Senate on 07/01/2016

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Delaware 148th General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Selling Or Possessing Fireworks; Exceptions. [HB-218]
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. This bill allows paper caps used in toy (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. William Outten Reported Out Of Committee (public Safety & Homeland Security) In House With 5 Favorable, 2 Unfavorable on 04/13/2016

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Delaware 148th General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Animal Fighting And Baiting. [HB-220]
This Act enables the prosecution of animal fighting under Delaware’s Racketeering and Organized Crime statute. Animal fighting is often linked to other forms of criminal activity, such as illegal drug distribution, gun running, prostitution, and other violent crimes. Including animal fighting in the definition of “racketeering” strengthens the ability of Delaware’s Department of Justice to prosecute those who abuse animals.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. David Bentz Signed By Governor on 06/15/2016

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Delaware 148th General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 20 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Eligibility For Burial In The Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery. [HB-222]
This bill updates the eligibility requirements for interment in the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery by referencing the National Cemetery Administration Directive. It additionally provides that members of the Guard or Reserve are eligible and allows the Veterans Commission to impose a residency requirement.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. David Bentz Signed By Governor on 05/11/2016

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