Rep. John Viola

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District HD-026
Party Democrat
Bills Introduced 1

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State (Delaware)
Delaware 150th General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Delaware Gun Shop Project. [HB-240]
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 (Project), under which the Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health (Division) must develop relevant materials that may be posted conspicuously and available for distribution at Delaware gun shops.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Bruce Ennis Introduced And Assigned To Health & Human Development Committee In House on 06/18/2019

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Delaware 150th General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 9 Part Iii Of The Delaware Code Related To Property Maintenance. [HB-87]
This Act enables Kent County to establish regulations regarding property maintenance and penalties for violations of said regulations.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Bruce Ennis Signed By Governor on 02/10/2020

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Delaware 150th General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 15 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Primary Elections. [HB-41]
Section 1 of this bill moves the date of primary elections for statewide office, county office, and municipal office to the fourth Tuesday in April, which is the date of the presidential primary (in presidential election years). The dates for submitting and withdrawing notification of candidacy have been adjusted accordingly. Section 2 of the bill changes the deadline for a minor political party selecting its candidate at the partys convention. Section 3 of the bill changes the deadline for filing certificates of nomination from September 1st to (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. David Bentz Reported Out Of Committee (elections, Govt. & Community Affairs) In Senate With 5 On Its Merits on 01/15/2020

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Delaware 150th General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Provision Of Free Feminine Hygiene Products. [HB-285]
This bill requires all public and charter schools which have students in grades 6-12 to provide free feminine hygiene products in 50% of the bathrooms used by students who can have a menstrual cycle. This bill also requires schools to publish on its website and post in its common areas the locations of the bathrooms where the hygiene products are provided. Finally, this bill provides that each school must consult with its school nurse regarding the products to be provided.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Harris McDowell Assigned To Health & Social Services Committee In Senate on 02/28/2020

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Delaware 150th General Assembly

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

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Delaware 150th General Assembly

An Act To Amend The Delaware Code Relating To Budget And Fiscal Procedures. [HB-273]
This Act makes changes to the States budget and fiscal procedures. Specifically:

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Harris McDowell Signed By Governor on 02/10/2020

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Delaware 150th General Assembly

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 (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Harris McDowell Signed By Governor on 07/23/2020

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Delaware 150th General Assembly

Requesting The Division Of Medicaid And Medical Assistance Study The Extension Of Medicaid Coverage Through The First Year Postpartum. [SCR-66]
This Senate Concurrent Resolution requests that the Division of Medicaid and Medical Assistance study the extension of Medicaid coverage through the first year postpartum. Insurance coverage is a critical factor in determining women's access to affordable postpartum care and is a key strategy for reducing preventable maternal mortality and to close the disparity in the maternal mortaility rate among black women and women of other races.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. David Bentz Introduced In Senate on 01/21/2020

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Delaware 150th General Assembly

Proclaiming January 23, 2020, As "maternal Health Awareness Day" In The State Of Delaware. [HCR-67]
This House Concurrent Resolution proclaims January 23, 2020, as "Maternal Health Awareness Day" in the State of Delaware.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Bruce Ennis Introduced In House on 01/21/2020

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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 (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. David Wilson Signed By Governor on 03/11/2020

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