Rep. Daniel Short

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District HD-039
Party Republican
Bills Introduced 22

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State (Delaware)
Delaware 152nd General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Exemption From The Delaware Child Care Act For Sectarian Or Religious Institutions. [SB-69]
In 2021, the General Assembly enacted a law, Chapter 249 of Volume 83 of the Laws of Delaware (Senate Bill 169 of the 151st General Assembly) to update and expand the definition of child care to include early education programs for children below the grade of kindergarten that are operated by public or private schools, including sectarian or religious institutions. This law takes effect on July 1, 2024.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Gerald Hocker Introduced And Assigned To Education Committee In Senate on 03/28/2023

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State (Delaware)
Delaware 152nd General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Rules Of The Road. [HB-92]
This Act requires drivers to change lanes or reduce their speed while approaching a stationary vehicle displaying warning signals, including vehicle hazard warning lights, road flares, traffic cones, cautions signs, or any non-vehicular warning signs.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Gerald Hocker Signed By Governor on 06/30/2023

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State (Delaware)
Delaware 152nd General Assembly

An Act Proposing An Amendment To Article Ii Of The Delaware Constitution Relating To The General Assembly. [HB-269]
This is the first leg of a constitutional amendment creating a "Crossover Day" deadline for each House of the General Assembly to send legislation over to the other House. The annual budget appropriation act, grants-in-aid act, bond and capital improvements act, and resolutions are excluded from this deadline. Currently 26 states, including Maryland, have crossover day deadlines for passing legislation between their two legislative chambers.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Gerald Hocker Introduced And Assigned To Administration Committee In House on 01/04/2024

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Delaware 152nd General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 6 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Veterans' Benefits And Trade Practices. [HB-272]
This act regulates persons who receive compensation for advising or assisting with veterans' benefits earned by serving our nation in the military. This bill would not prohibit persons or business entities from receiving compensation for advice to Veterans that is unrelated to veteran claims or services available to veterans from the V.A. or its accredited agencies. Investment, insurance, banking, and other advice or services not provided by the V.A., or its accredited agencies may be obtained by veterans and fees charged for such services.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Gerald Hocker Amendment Ha 1 To Hs 1 - Passed In House By Voice Vote on 05/16/2024

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Delaware 152nd General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Line Of Duty Death Benefits. [SB-202]
For claims for line of duty death benefits for covered persons, which include police officers, firefighters, auxiliary and volunteer ambulance and rescue company members, paramedics, and others, submitted on July 1, 2023, and thereafter, this Act increases the benefits for the beneficiary or beneficiaries from $200,000 to $375,000, payable in annual installments, with the maximum amount paid in any 1 calendar year being $50,000.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Gerald Hocker Signed By Governor on 09/19/2024

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Delaware 152nd General Assembly

Recognizing Our Common Humanity And Our Concern Regarding The Israel-hamas War. [HCR-80]
This concurrent resolution expresses the State of Delaware General Assemblys concern for the loss of life in the Israel-Hamas war and calls on the legislature and the citizens of Delaware to recognize our common humanity and the shared strength of our diversity.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Gerald Hocker Introduced In House on 01/09/2024

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State (Delaware)
Delaware 152nd General Assembly

Recognizing January 9, 2024, As "law Enforcement Appreciation Day" In The State Of Delaware. [SCR-104]
This Concurrent Resolution recognizes January 9, 2024, as "Law Enforcement Appreciation Day" in the State of Delaware.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Gerald Hocker Passed In House By Voice Vote on 01/10/2024

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Delaware 152nd General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Bereavement Leave. [HB-279]
This Act allows school employees up to 5 days of bereavement leave under the same circumstances as permitted for state employees.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Nicole Poore Signed By Governor on 08/02/2024

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Delaware 152nd General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Retired Law-enforcement Canines. [HB-287]
This act requires that an owner be reimbursed up to $1,500 annually for veterinary care expenses paid by the owner for the care of a law-enforcement canine retired from a police department of a political subdivision of the State of Delaware.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. David Wilson Signed By Governor on 10/23/2024

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Recognizing February 4, 2024, As "uso Day" In The State Of Delaware. [SCR-111]
This Senate Concurrent Resolution recognizes February 4, 2024, as "USO Day" in the State of Delaware and honors USO Delaware for its important and inspiring work supporting military members and their families.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Gerald Hocker Introduced In Senate on 01/25/2024

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