An Act To Amend Title 11 And Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Elimination Of Certain Fees. [SB-282]
This Act repeals the Senior Trust Fund Fee, the Interstate Compact Fee, and the Substance Abuse, Rehabilitation, Treatment, Education and Prevention Fund Fee imposed on criminal defendants. The elimination of these fees was recommended by the Criminal Legal System Imposed Debt Study Group created by House Bill 244, as amended by House Amendment No 2, of the 151st General Assembly, in its December 7, 2023 report. The Criminal Legal System Imposed Debt Study Group also recommended replacement of lost revenue for affected agencies as needed with General
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SB-282: An Act To Amend Title 11 And Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Elimination Of Certain Fees.
Sponsored by: Sen. Gerald Hocker
Signed By Governor on 08/12/2024
HCR-140: Recognizing Speech-language Pathologists And Audiologists And Commending Their Skills And Contributions Towards Improving The Quality Of Life For The Citizens Of Delaware.
Sponsored by: Rep. Valerie Longhurst
Introduced In House on 05/22/2024
You have voted HCR-140: Recognizing Speech-language Pathologists And Audiologists And Commending Their Skills And Contributions Towards Improving The Quality Of Life For The Citizens Of Delaware..
Designating May 27, 2024, As Brain Cancer Awareness Day In The State Of Delaware. [SCR-163]
This Concurrent Resolution designates May 27, 2024, as Brain Cancer Awareness Day in the State of Delaware. Brain Cancer Awareness Day brings attention to the experiences of individuals affected by brain cancer and empowers them to share their stories, which helps overcome stigmas, corrects misconceptions, fosters a supportive community for patients and their families, and helps patients and caregivers to navigate their journey with greater knowledge and support by sharing resources, support networks, and information about available services. Brain
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SCR-163: Designating May 27, 2024, As Brain Cancer Awareness Day In The State Of Delaware.
Sponsored by: Sen. Gerald Hocker
Introduced In Senate on 05/23/2024
You have voted SCR-171: Honoring The National Conference Of State Legislatures As It Prepares To Mark The 50th Anniversary Of Its Establishment In 1975..
An Act To Amend Title 10 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Wrongful Conviction Compensation And Services. [SB-169]
This Act creates the Delaware Wrongful Conviction Compensation and Service Act. The Act provides compensation and reintegration services to individuals who have served sentences of incarceration, wrongful incarceration in a psychiatric institution, parole, probation, and sex offender registration in the State for crimes that they did not commit. An individual claiming wrongful conviction or, if deceased, that individual's heirs, may bring a petition for compensation in Delaware Superior Court. A petitioner who makes the required showing is entitled
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SB-169: An Act To Amend Title 10 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Wrongful Conviction Compensation And Services.
Sponsored by: Sen. Gerald Hocker
Signed By Governor on 09/26/2024
An Act To Amend Title 8 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The General Corporation Law. [SB-313]
Section 1. Section 1 of this Act amends § 122. New § 122(18) sets forth certain types of provisions that may be included in contracts between a corporation and its current or prospective stockholders or beneficial owners of its stock, even if those provisions are not set forth in, or referenced as a fact ascertainable in, the certificate of incorporation pursuant to § 141(a). The Court of Chancery recently observed that [t]he expansive use of stockholder agreements suggests that greater statutory guidance may be beneficial[.] West Palm Beach Firefighters
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SB-313: An Act To Amend Title 8 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The General Corporation Law.
Sponsored by: Sen. Gerald Hocker
Signed By Governor on 07/17/2024