Rep. Jeffrey Spiegelman

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District HD-011
Party Republican
Bills Introduced 27

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State (Delaware)
Delaware 148th General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 30 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Earned Income Tax Credit. [HB-253]
This bill changes the earned income tax credit from nonrefundable to refundable and capable of exceeding the tax amount otherwise due. The credit is reduced from 20% of the corresponding federal earned income credit to 6% for 2017. That percentage increases 1% each year until it reaches 15% in 2026.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. David Bentz Reported Out Of Committee (appropriations) In House With 4 On Its Merits on 06/16/2016

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Delaware 148th General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 7 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Exemptions Of Licensing Requirements. [HB-26]
Currently only persons who are blind are exempt from hunting and fishing license requirements. This amendment will provide a hunting and fishing license exemption (not trapping) to all persons who have a severe, chronic mental or physical disability. As the person having these disabilities is often unable to participate in hunting and fishing requirements without assistance, any person providing attendant services for these individuals is also temporarily exempt.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Gerald Hocker Introduced And Assigned To Natural Resources Committee In House on 01/14/2015

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Delaware 148th General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 7 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Land Protection Act. [HB-262]
The Joint Sunset Committee recommended in 2015 that the Open Space Council (“Council”) review Chapter 75, Title 7 of the Delaware Code and submit in 2016 proposed legislation to bring the 25-year-old Delaware Land Protection Act up to date and relevant to today’s needs and standards. This Act is the result of Council’s review and submission. The amendments made through this Act have several purposes, including: (1) Bringing consistency to the statutory language of the Delaware Land Protection Act and Council’s functions. (2) Codifying the criteria (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Nicole Poore Hs 1 For Hb 262 - Necessary Rules Are Suspended In Senate on 06/30/2016

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Delaware 148th General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 7 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Weapons. [HB-263]
As it pertains to hunting laws of this State, there are specific requirements as to the type of weapon that may be used or carried while attempting to harvest game. This bill clarifies that a person licensed to carry a concealed deadly weapon may continue to do so while engaged in hunting or trapping activities without having to worry about violating a provision of Title 7 intended to deal with the harvesting of game. The weapon may not be used for hunting purposes and must remain concealed while engaged in hunting activities in order to take advantage (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Gary Simpson Introduced And Assigned To Natural Resources Committee In House on 03/03/2016

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Delaware 148th General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Sexual Offenders. [HB-265]
This Bill will add licensed child care centers within the definition of “School” as it applies to the section of the code making it a crime for any person who is a sex offender to reside or loiter within 500 feet of a “School”.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. William Outten Amendment Ha 1 - Introduced And Placed With Bill on 03/10/2016

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Delaware 148th General Assembly

An Act To Amend The Delaware Code Relating To County Comptrollers. [HB-276]
This Act eliminates the office of the last remaining County Comptroller, the Kent County Comptroller, and transfers the functions, duties, and powers of that office to the Kent County Department of Finance, specifically including those duties and powers contained in 9305 of Title 9. With the elimination of this office, the Act also removes all references to “county comptroller” in the Delaware Code and makes necessary conforming amendments.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Brian Bushweller Signed By Governor on 04/01/2016

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Delaware 148th General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 5 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Financial Institutions. [HB-286]
An Act To Amend Title 5 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Financial Institutions.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. William Outten Signed By Governor on 05/09/2016

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Delaware 148th General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 7 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Hunting. [HB-289]
This bill allows for the hunting of deer on private land on Sundays.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. William Outten Hs 1 For Hb 289 - Amendment Sa 1 - Introduced In Senate on 06/07/2016

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An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Tick Control. [HB-290]
This Act is the result of the findings of the Lyme Disease Prevention Task Force (“the Task Force”). On June 1, 2015, the Task Force issued a report that made several recommendations. One of the recommendations was to “[d]evelop on a statewide basis a science-based Integrated Pest Management strategy incorporating acaricide use, biological controls, management of tick-host animals and backyard habitat management.” To implement this strategy, the Task Force recommended a change to state law to allow the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. David Bentz Signed By Governor on 08/29/2016

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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 (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. David Bentz Signed By Governor on 08/29/2016

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