An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Creation Of An Oversight Board To Educate Health Care Professionals About Lyme Disease. [HB-291]
Lyme disease is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi and transmitted through the bite of an infected tick. Typical symptoms include fatigue, fever, and headache. Without treatment, the infection can damage the joints, heart, and central nervous symptom, resulting in meningitis, temporary facial paralysis, and impaired muscle function. Newly-diagnosed patients can be treated with antibiotics. Even with treatment, many patients experience chronic symptoms. Due to the general nature of the symptoms and lack of awareness or understanding of
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HB-291: An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Creation Of An Oversight Board To Educate Health Care Professionals About Lyme Disease.
Sponsored by: Rep. David Bentz
Signed By Governor on 08/29/2016
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An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To State Procurement. [HB-3]
This bill requires that employers receiving contracts from the State shall certify in that contract that, in addition to already mandated fair business practices, the contractor shall ensure that its employees receive equal pay for equal work without regard to sex. The language permits pay differentials when they are based on a seniority system, merit system, or where pay is based on production factors.
HB-3: An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To State Procurement.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ronald Gray
Signed By Governor on 06/30/2015
An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Public Schools. [HB-30]
This bill provides State funding to kindergarten through third grade for basic special education. State funding already occurs for intensive and complex special education during these grades. Currently the basic special education funding runs from fourth through twelfth grade. This bill is an effort to promote earlier identification and assistance for basic special education needs which should then mitigate costs over the long term.
HB-30: An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Public Schools.
Sponsored by: Sen. Bruce Ennis
Amendment Ha 2 - Introduced And Placed With Bill on 06/29/2016
An Act To Amend Title 12 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Appointment Of The Public Guardian. [HB-303]
This Act would start a Public Guardian’s term of office from the date of swearing in instead of the current date of appointment. The interval between the date of appointment and the date of swearing in allows for a transition period in which a current Public Guardian or interim appointee can serve until such time as the newly appointed Public Guardian is available to start their duties after fulfilling any prior professional obligations.
HB-303: An Act To Amend Title 12 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Appointment Of The Public Guardian.
Sponsored by: Sen. David Wilson
Signed By Governor on 07/11/2016
An Act To Amend Title 10 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Concurrent Jurisdiction. [HB-310]
This Act provides Family Court with the jurisdiction to continue to review youths who have severe and persistent mental or behavioral health disorders, and who require services or treatment but are not amenable to or compliant with such services. Under this Act, Family Court can order such youths to participate in services or treatment. This Act applies only to youths who are under the custody of the Department of Children, Youth and their Families (“DCSYF”) when they turn 18 years old and who, while under DCYSF custody, were diagnosed as and remain
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HB-310: An Act To Amend Title 10 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Concurrent Jurisdiction.
Sponsored by: Rep. Melanie Smith
Hs 1 For Hb 310 - Reported Out Of Committee (judiciary) In Senate With 5 On Its Merits on 06/15/2016
An Act To Amend Title 17 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Acquisition And Sale Of Real Property. [HB-312]
This Act updates the Delaware Department of Transportation’s process for disposing of excess land by removing the 12-month marketing requirement before real property can be disposed of at absolute auction. This Act also changes the date for the Department’s annual real property report from December 31st to March 31st to allow more time to compile the information.
HB-312: An Act To Amend Title 17 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Acquisition And Sale Of Real Property.
Sponsored by: Sen. Bruce Ennis
Signed By Governor on 05/25/2016
An Act To Amend The Home Rule Charter Of The City Of Wilmington Relating To Contracts And Procurement Requirements. [HB-324]
This amendment to Section 8-200 of the Charter of the City of Wilmington raises some of the threshold amounts in the procurement process. The purpose of the amendment is to improve City of Wilmington procurement procedures, increase public access to City of Wilmington contracting opportunities through the authorization of internet advertising, and authorize the City of Wilmington to participate in cooperative purchasing agreements with other public procurement agencies.
HB-324: An Act To Amend The Home Rule Charter Of The City Of Wilmington Relating To Contracts And Procurement Requirements.
Sponsored by: Sen. Margaret Henry
Passed By House Of Representatives. Votes: Passed 38 Yes 0 No 0 Not Voting 3 Absent 0 Vacant on 05/05/2016
An Act To Amend Title 22 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Parking Authorities. [HB-340]
This bill allows the Wilmington Parking Authority to enter into partnerships and other organizations for the development of public parking garages. This bill is important to retaining and attracting major employers to the City of Wilmington and to developing new housing projects in under-utilized areas. This bill is not speculative as there are projects that are being considered currently which would be favorably impacted by this legislation.
HB-340: An Act To Amend Title 22 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Parking Authorities.
Sponsored by: Sen. Harris McDowell
Signed By Governor on 07/20/2016
An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Educator Licenses. [HB-350]
This Act revises the Delaware Code relating to the limitation, suspension and revocation of educator licenses. Between September 2012 and September 2014, the Delaware Department of Education has investigated 105 cases of alleged educator misconduct, recommending revocation in 12, suspension in 10 cases, and limitation in 1 case. This Act will strengthen the ability of the Department of Education to investigate and take action against the licenses of educators who pose a threat to children. The revisions include: 1) Placing jurisdiction with regard
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HB-350: An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Educator Licenses.
Sponsored by: Sen. Bruce Ennis
Re-assigned To House Administration Committee In House on 05/03/2016