Rep. Andria Bennett

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District HD-032
Party Democrat
Bills Introduced 19

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State (Delaware)
Delaware 149th General Assembly

Recognizing The Staff And Leadership Of The Delaware Division Of Historical And Cultural Affairs Upon The Earning Of Accreditation From The American Alliance Of Museums For Delawares State Museum System And Collections. [SCR-76]
This concurrent resolution recognizes the achievements and efforts of the staff of the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs, who worked to earn accreditation from the American Alliance of Museums for Delawares state museums and collections, the highest recognition afforded to museums in the United States.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Colin Bonini Passed In House By Voice Vote on 06/28/2018

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State (Delaware)
Delaware 149th General Assembly

Opposing The Artificial Island Project Cost Allocation And Urging Pjm To Join Delaware And Other Parties Contesting The Cost Allocation In Proceedings Currently Pending Before Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. [SJR-1]
This Joint Resolution opposes the cost allocation of the Artificial Island Transmission Project as unfair and unduly burdensome to the ratepayers of Delaware and urges PJM to join with Delaware in contesting the cost allocation in the proceedings pending before FERC.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. David Bentz Introduced In Senate on 03/30/2017

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State (Delaware)
Delaware 151st General Assembly

An Act To Amend Titles 9 And 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Exemptions From Taxation On Real Property. [HB-12]
This Act fully exempts county property taxes and local school taxes for a disabled veteran with a 100% VA rated service-connected, permanent and total disability or for a disabled veteran who is receiving 100% disability compensation due to individual unemployability. The 100% rating and disability compensation is determined by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. This Act sets forth the minimum requirements that a claimant in any county must meet in determining eligibility for the exemption. Each county may impose additional requirements (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Bruce Ennis Reported Out Of Committee (veterans Affairs) In House With 11 Favorable, 9 On Its Merits, 1 Unfavorable on 03/09/2021

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State (Delaware)
Delaware 151st General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Gun Shop Project. [HB-55]
In 2009, New Hampshire was the first state to develop a statewide "Gun Shop Project," reaching out to gun shops regarding the role they can play in suicide prevention. In the years since, at least 21 other states have implemented similar campaigns. This Act establishes the Delaware Gun Shop Project.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. David Bentz Signed By Governor on 06/03/2021

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State (Delaware)
Delaware 151st General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 4 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Alcoholic Liquors. [HB-1]
Food and drink establishments suffered great losses since March, 2020 due to the pandemic including millions of dollars in lost sales and the loss of an tens of thousands of jobs in this State. This Act extends the provisions contained in HB 349 from the 150th General Assembly until March 31, 2022 with the goal of continuing the efforts to try and mitigate the losses this industry has suffered.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Gerald Hocker Signed By Governor on 03/23/2021

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Delaware 151st General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Massage And Bodywork. [HB-38]
A placard must be prominently displayed at all entrances of massage and bodywork establishments that have failed to obtain a valid license or have a license that is suspended, revoked, or expired. This bill provides that no placard can be removed unless the establishment is validly licensed and the removal of the placard is approved by the Division of Professional Regulation. This bill makes the unlawful removal of the placard a Class A misdemeanor, punishable of up to 1 year in jail and up to a $2300 fine.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Nicole Poore Introduced And Assigned To Sunset Committee (policy Analysis & Government Accountability) Committee In House on 12/18/2020

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Delaware 151st General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Family Leave. [HB-47]
In the 149th General Assembly House Bill No. 64 amended Title 29, Section 5120 to insure that mothers who are full time state employees may have up to 6 weeks of unpaid leave following the newborn(s) discharge from the hospital even if their FMLA benefits have been exhausted. This bill clarifies that school district employees are entitled to the same unpaid leave.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Bruce Ennis Reported Out Of Committee (education) In House With 9 Favorable, 3 On Its Merits on 03/24/2021

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Delaware 151st General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Immunity For Donated Food. [HB-52]
Subchapter III, Chapter 68, Title 16 of the Delaware Code (Subchapter III) was originally enacted in 1982. In 1996, President Clinton signed the Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Food Donation Act, 42 U.S.C. § 1791 (Bill Emerson Act). The Bill Emerson Act preempts Subchapter III to the extent of any conflict, known as partial preemption.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Bruce Ennis Introduced And Assigned To Health & Human Development Committee In House on 01/07/2021

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Delaware 151st General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 6 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Prohibition Of Excessive And Unconscionable Prices For Prescription Drugs. [HB-62]
This Act is based on a Model Act to Prevent Excessive and Unconscionable Prices for Prescription Drugs developed by the National Academy for State Health Policy. It prohibits manufacturers from raising the price of prescription drugs outside of certain market conditions that might justify a price hike. It is specifically limited to the prices charged to consumers in the State of Delaware for generic and off-patent drugs.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. David Bentz Introduced And Assigned To Economic Development/banking/insurance & Commerce Committee In House on 01/07/2021

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Delaware 151st General Assembly

An Act To Amend Titles 19, 29 And 30 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Covid-19 Related Unemployment Benefits, Assessments And Rulemaking Authority. [HB-65]
This bill provides COVID-19 related relief to both claimants receiving unemployment benefits and employers who are assessed unemployment taxes, and extends the end date of the Secretary of Labors COVID-19 related rulemaking authority. Section 1 waives the 13-week waiting period for the state to "trigger on" to pay extended unemployment benefits in periods of high unemployment. Section 2 establishes the 2021 new employer assessment rate, average industry assessment rate, and average construction industry assessment rate at the same rate as 2020 in (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. David Wilson Signed By Governor on 02/08/2021

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