An Act To Amend Title 26 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Public Utilities. [HB-127]
This bill updates Title 26 relating to the requirements for obtaining a certificate to operate in Delaware as a new electric transmission utility. This bill uses language similar to certificate requirements for water, wastewater, and other utility services under the jurisdiction of the Public Service Commission (Commission). Due to recent changes in federal law, certain projects will now be available to entities both in and out of state. In order to perform this type of work in Delaware, a company will need to obtain a certificate from the Commission.
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HB-127: An Act To Amend Title 26 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Public Utilities.
Sponsored by: Sen. David Wilson
Signed By Governor on 02/14/2018
An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Achieving A Better Life Experience Savings Accounts. [HB-145]
ABLE accounts are special savings accounts established for certain persons with disabilities. This bill clarifies the treatment of funds in an ABLE account upon the death of a designated beneficiary. Specifically it prohibits State agencies or instrumentalities from clawing back from the ABLE account any funds it has expended on behalf of a designated beneficiary.
HB-145: An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Achieving A Better Life Experience Savings Accounts.
Sponsored by: Rep. Melanie Smith
Signed By Governor on 07/28/2017
An Act To Amend Title 30 Of The Delaware Code Relating To College Savings And Able Savings Accounts. [HB-148]
This bill would allow Delaware residents two new deductions from personal income tax. The first is a deduction from taxable income of up to $2,500 for contributions to a 529 College Savings Plan. The second is a deduction from taxable income of up to $2,500 for contributions to a 529A Savings Account a special account for meeting the needs of certain individuals with disabilities. Under this Act, a Delaware resident taxpayer would be eligible for the deduction regardless of whether they made a contribution to a 529 or 529A plan sponsored by the
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HB-148: An Act To Amend Title 30 Of The Delaware Code Relating To College Savings And Able Savings Accounts.
Sponsored by: Sen. Colin Bonini
Assigned To Appropriations Committee In House on 06/27/2017
An Act To Amend Title 11 Relating To Illegal Purchases Of Firearms. [HB-174]
This Act raises the first offense of purchasing or obtaining a firearm for someone not legally qualified to own, possess or purchase one from a Class F to a Class E Felony. This change is to deter such "straw purchases" by making jail time more likely for the offender, and consequently, to reduce the number of people who cannot legally possess firearms but obtain them in this manner.
HB-174: An Act To Amend Title 11 Relating To Illegal Purchases Of Firearms.
Sponsored by: Sen. Gary Simpson
Signed By Governor on 04/18/2018
An Act To Amend Title 31 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Food Stamp Program. [HB-186]
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also referred to as the food stamp program, assists eligible low-income individuals with the purchase of food. This Act, known as the Delaware Nutritional Improvement Act, seeks to bring the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in line with other state programs and initiatives aimed at improving the health and welfare of Delawareans.
HB-186: An Act To Amend Title 31 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Food Stamp Program.
Sponsored by: Sen. Gary Simpson
Introduced And Assigned To Health & Human Development Committee In House on 05/17/2017
An Act To Amend Title 4 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Alcoholic Beverages And Farmers' Markets And Other Agricultural Themed Events. [HB-198]
Delaware law currently prohibits tasting and sale of craft beer, distilled spirits, and wine at Farmers Markets or Agricultural Themed Events. The bill's intent is to allow tasting of products, offer limited purchase opportunities, and promote how local craft beverages benefit our agriculture industry and where to purchase the products year round. This bill allows holders of a Farmers Market Permit or Agricultural Themed Event Permit to conduct tastings and sell craft beer, mead, cider, distilled spirits, and wine in sealed containers for off-premise
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HB-198: An Act To Amend Title 4 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Alcoholic Beverages And Farmers' Markets And Other Agricultural Themed Events.
Sponsored by: Sen. David Wilson
Reported Out Of Committee (agriculture) In House With 1 Favorable, 7 On Its Merits on 03/28/2018
You have voted HB-198: An Act To Amend Title 4 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Alcoholic Beverages And Farmers' Markets And Other Agricultural Themed Events..