An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To State Employees' Pension Plan. [SB-107]
This bill is the result of recommendations made by the Joint Sunset Committee and revises the definition of “Employee” under the State Pension Plan so that individuals appointed by the Governor to a board, council or commission after June 30, 2013, will no longer be considered “regular part-time” employees under the Plan.
SB-107: An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To State Employees' Pension Plan.
Sponsored by: Rep. William Outten
Signed By Governor on 07/24/2013
An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code And Volume 79 Of The Laws Of Delaware Relating To Lotteries. [SB-112]
This Act puts in place a permanent solution to allow for a fraternal or veterans organization with national affiliation or an organization whose membership consists primarily of veterans honorably discharged or active duty service member to operate charitable video lottery machines within their organizations upon approval from the Director of the Lottery. The business arrangement calls for the charitable gaming organizations to receive 60% of proceeds after players are paid and 40% shall go to the state to cover expenses of which 1% of the state’s
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SB-112: An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code And Volume 79 Of The Laws Of Delaware Relating To Lotteries.
Sponsored by: Sen. Colin Bonini
Signed By Governor on 07/01/2013
An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Seeking Help For An Alcohol Or Drug Overdose Or Other Life Threatening Medical Emergency [SB-116]
No person who suffers an alcohol or drug overdose or other life threatening condition should die because of fear of criminal charges. It is within Delaware’s best interests to encourage reporting dangerous situations where they occur as not only does it save lives, but it also allows those persons saved to seek the treatment and assistance needed to regain a healthy lifestyle and be productive citizens and neighbors. This Act shall be known as the Kristen L. Jackson & John M. Perkins, Jr. Law. On January 31, 2012 Kristen L. Jackson passed away at
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SB-116: An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Seeking Help For An Alcohol Or Drug Overdose Or Other Life Threatening Medical Emergency
Sponsored by: Sen. Harris McDowell
Signed By Governor on 07/02/2013
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An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Division Of The Public Advocate. [SB-124]
This bill is the result of recommendations made by the Joint Sunset Committee and makes several amendments to Title 29 relating to the Division of the Public Advocate. The Public Advocate shall be appointed by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the majority of the members elected to the Delaware State Senate for a four year term. The Public Advocate shall principally advocate on behalf of residential and small commercial consumers. In the event that the Public Advocate position is vacant, the Deputy Public Advocate shall serve as the Acting
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SB-124: An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Division Of The Public Advocate.
Sponsored by: Rep. William Outten
Signed By Governor on 07/24/2013
An Act To Amend Title 25 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Delaware Manufactured Home Relocation Authority. [SB-125]
This bill is the result of a recommendations made by the Joint Sunset Committee relating to the sunset review of the Delaware Manufactured Home Relocation Authority. This bill extends the sunset date for the Trust Fund for an additional five (5) years to July 1, 2019. This bill increases the cap on the Trust Fund to $15 million. This bill provides the Authority’s board of directors with the ability to set the maximum payment to be paid to a tenant who abandons a manufactured home in a manufactured home community. Currently the Authority’s board
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SB-125: An Act To Amend Title 25 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Delaware Manufactured Home Relocation Authority.
Sponsored by: Rep. William Outten
Signed By Governor on 07/31/2013
An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Board Of Parole. [SB-127]
This bill is the result of recommendations made by the Joint Sunset Committee and makes several amendments to Title 11 relating to the Board of Parole. This bill adds victim advocacy to be included as one of the potential qualifications to be considered for appointment to the Board of Parole. This bill provides that Board members terms shall expire on a staggered basis. This bill provides that a member may be deemed in neglect of duty if they are absent from 3 consecutive Board meetings without adequate reason or if they attend less than 50% of
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SB-127: An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Board Of Parole.
Sponsored by: Rep. William Outten
Signed By Governor on 07/29/2014
An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Delaware Sentencing Accountability Commission. [SB-128]
This bill is the result of a recommendations made by the Joint Sunset Committee relating to the sunset review of the Board of Parole. This bill amends the composition of the Delaware Sentencing Accountability Commission (SENTAC) by adding the Chairperson of the Board of Parole or the Chairperson’s designee, as well as the Chairperson of the Board of Pardons or the Chairperson’s designee, to serve as members on the Commission.
SB-128: An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Delaware Sentencing Accountability Commission.
Sponsored by: Rep. William Outten
Reported Out Of Committee (sunset) In Senate With 1 Favorable, 3 On Its Merits on 06/26/2013
An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Parole. [SB-129]
This bill is the result of a recommendations made by the Joint Sunset Committee relating to the sunset review of the Board of Parole. This bill restores the Board of Parole’s authority to hear and make decisions regarding violations of offenders released through good time credits.
SB-129: An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Parole.
Sponsored by: Rep. William Outten
Reported Out Of Committee (sunset) In Senate With 1 Favorable, 3 On Its Merits on 06/26/2013
An Act To Amend Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Cosmetology And Barbering. [SB-133]
This Bill adds a definition and requirements for the professional-in-charge, the licensee who is responsible for the operation of a shop, including ensuring that employees are licensed. Unlicensed practice has been a challenge for the Board and adding requirements for shop supervision will help address this challenge. This Bill also strengthens good standing requirements for reciprocity applicants and adds a provision that applicants may not have open disciplinary matters pending against them. The Bill gives the Board the express authority to permanently
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SB-133: An Act To Amend Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Cosmetology And Barbering.
Sponsored by: Rep. William Outten
Signed By Governor on 08/06/2013
An Act To Amend Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Manufactured Home Installation. [SB-134]
This Bill amends the Board’s provisions relating to discipline in order to make the Board’s licensing law consistent with other Title 24 boards. The Bill specifies the grounds for discipline and possible disciplinary sanctions. A provision is added to permit emergency suspension of a license or certificate. Finally, the Bill outlines the possible sanctions for unlicensed practice.
SB-134: An Act To Amend Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Manufactured Home Installation.
Sponsored by: Rep. William Outten
Signed By Governor on 08/06/2013