An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Special License Plates. [HB-262]
This Act permits the Division of Motor Vehicles to assign special license plates for firefighters, auxiliary members, or volunteer ambulance members to vehicles owned by an artificial entity, including a corporation, company, association, firm, partnership, society, or joint-stock company.
HB-262: An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Special License Plates.
Sponsored by: Sen. Bruce Ennis
Reported Out Of Committee (public Safety & Homeland Security) In House With 9 Favorable on 01/15/2020
An Act To Amend Title 30 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Personal Income Tax. [HB-229]
This Act increases the non-refundable income tax credit from $400 to $500 for active members of Delaware volunteer fire, ambulance, or rescue service company or its auxiliary. This Act also makes technical changes to conform existing law to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.
HB-229: An Act To Amend Title 30 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Personal Income Tax.
Sponsored by: Sen. Bruce Ennis
Suspension Of Rules In Senate on 06/23/2020
An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Requiring Schools To Start Each School Year After Labor Day. [SB-204]
This Act requires public schools to begin their school year after Labor Day. There have been many economic impact reports done that show a positive impact from starting public schools after Labor Day. A report by the Virginia Hospitality and Travel Association estimates that $369 million would be lost if schools were not required to start after Labor Day. This includes $104 million in wages and $21 million in state and local taxes. Maryland is considering similar legislation. A study of Maryland found that pushing the start of school back would
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SB-204: An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Requiring Schools To Start Each School Year After Labor Day.
Sponsored by: Sen. Bruce Ennis
Reported Out Of Committee (education) In Senate With 3 On Its Merits, 1 Unfavorable on 01/23/2020
An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Firearms. [HB-277]
This bill establishes the crimes of possession of an unfinished firearm frame or receiver with no serial number, possession of and manufacturing a covert or undetectable firearm, possession of and manufacturing an untraceable firearm, and manufacturing or distributing a firearm using a three-dimensional printer. This bill also makes it a crime to possess a firearm frame or receiver with a removed, obliterated, or altered serial number.
HB-277: An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Firearms.
Sponsored by: Sen. Harris McDowell
Amendment Ha 1 To Hb 277 - Introduced And Placed With Bill on 01/30/2020
An Act Proposing An Amendment To Article V Of The Delaware Constitution Relating To Voting. [HB-73]
This Act is a first leg of a constitutional amendment that would eliminate from the Delaware Constitution the limitations as to when an individual may vote by absentee ballot. This amendment to the Delaware Constitution provides that the General Assembly shall enact general laws providing the circumstances, rules, and procedures for absentee voting.
Sponsored by: Rep. David Bentz
Passed By Senate. Votes: 14 Yes 5 No 1 Not Voting 1 Absent on 01/16/2020
An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Holocaust And Genocide Education. [HB-318]
This Act requires the Department of Education to establish and implement a curriculum on the Holocaust and genocide for students in grades 6 through 12. Teaching the lessons learned from the Holocaust and other genocides helps cultivate the spirit of human resilience, courage, heroism, and tolerance. Education about the Holocaust and genocide provide a context to learn about the danger that befalls us when hatred goes unchallenged and there is indifference in the face of oppression of others. The Halina Wind Preston Holocaust Education Committee
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HB-318: An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Holocaust And Genocide Education.
Sponsored by: Sen. Harris McDowell
Signed By Governor on 07/23/2020
An Act To Amend Title 16 And Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Cruelty To Dogs And Specifications For Humane Handling, Care And Treatment Of Dogs. [SB-139]
In an effort to ensure the safety and wellbeing of dogs, this legislation improves shelter and tether standards in hazardous weather conditions, including clarifying restrictions on outdoor housing and tethering for dogs during hazardous weather conditions that pose a serious adverse risk to the health and safety of dogs. This bill also aims to improve public safety by prohibiting dogs from running at-large without a leash in public outdoor settings, with the exception of working dogs and permits dogs off leash on private property or where property
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SB-139: An Act To Amend Title 16 And Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Cruelty To Dogs And Specifications For Humane Handling, Care And Treatment Of Dogs.
Sponsored by: Sen. David Wilson
Signed By Governor on 03/11/2020
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