Sen. Bryant Richardson

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District SD-021
Party Republican
Bills Introduced 36

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State (Delaware)
Delaware 148th General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 26 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Public Utilities. [HB-306]
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. (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. John Kowalko Passed By House Of Representatives. Votes: Passed 38 Yes 0 No 0 Not Voting 3 Absent 0 Vacant on 04/19/2016

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State (Delaware)
Delaware 148th General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Fees For Educator Licensure. [HB-307]
In 2015, the Legislature enacted the one-time fee of no more than $100 for an educator’s first license in Delaware. This Bill provides a waiver for graduates of Delaware high schools and graduates of teacher preparatory programs located in Delaware.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Harvey Kenton Signed By Governor on 06/09/2016

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Delaware 148th General Assembly

An Act To Amend The Charter Of The Town Of Laurel Relating To The Qualifications For Mayor And Town Councilman. [HB-31]
This bill amends the Charter of the Town of Laurel to include in the qualifications for Mayor and Town Councilman, that candidates must be a resident of the Town of Laurel for a minimum of one year. It also amends the section of the charter to include the qualification that the Town Councilman, Town Councilman At Large, and The Mayor may not have been convicted of a felony and each candidate running for office must submit a full background check conducted by the Delaware State Police.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Timothy Dukes Vetoed By Governor on 07/14/2016

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Delaware 148th General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 19 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Employment Discrimination Based On Family Responsibilities. [HB-317]
This bill prohibits discrimination in employment based upon an individual’s caregiving responsibilities. Workers should be judged on the merits of their performance at work, not their responsibilities at home. Five states and over 90 localities prohibit discrimination based on family responsibilities to some degree. This bill ensures Delaware workers with responsibilities for child care, elder care, or both, receive equal employment opportunities and are protected from discrimination in the workplace.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. David Bentz Signed By Governor on 06/30/2016

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Delaware 148th General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Substance Exposed Infants. [HB-319]
This non-punitive, public health-oriented bill seeks to codify certain sections of the federal law known as the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (“CAPTA”) that requires States to have policies and procedures in place to address the needs of infants born with and identified as being affected by illegal substance abuse or withdrawal symptoms resulting from prenatal drug exposure, or a fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, including a requirement that healthcare providers involved in the delivery or care of such infants notify the child protective (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. David Bentz Amendment Ha 3 - Introduced And Placed With Bill on 06/28/2016

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Delaware 148th General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 6, Chapter 73 Of The Delaware Code To Permit Delaware Businesses To Raise Capital Through Intrastate Crowdfunding Activities. [HB-327]
This bill permits Delaware residents to become early stage investors in Delaware based startups through newly available crowdfunding platforms. The enabling of this new investment tool allows corporations and other business to offer or sell securities via crowdfunding efforts, provided (among other things) that the purchasers of such securities are Delaware residents, the aggregate amount raised by the business through this process cannot exceed $1 million in any twelve-month period, and no person can purchase more than $5,000 worth of securities (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ronald Gray Signed By Governor on 07/11/2016

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Delaware 148th General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Dextromethorphan. [HB-329]
​This bill will ban the sale of dextromethorphan (DXM) to those under 18 years of age without a prescription to help combat the small number of teens who abuse DXM. Every year, millions of Americans use over-the-counter (OTC) medicines containing DXM to relieve cough symptoms. Cough medicine with DXM has been available over the counter in the United States for more than 50 years and is safe and effective when taken as recommended. This would maintain access to effective OTC cough medicine for Delawareans who use it to treat cough symptoms associated (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. David Bentz Signed By Governor on 06/16/2016

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Delaware 148th General Assembly

An Act To Amend Titles 7, 10, 13, 16, 21, 29, 30, And 31 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Child Support. [HB-331]
As a State agency, the Division is responsible for providing services and assistance to any individual seeking help. Having the term “enforcement” in the name of the division deters individuals such as non-custodial parents and members of some cultures from reaching out and seeking assistance. This is for fear that there will be ramifications against them as a result of contacting the agency. The Division in Delaware is moving towards service oriented outreach efforts to underserved populations. The word, “enforcement’ invokes a connotation of (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. David Bentz Signed By Governor on 05/19/2016

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Delaware 148th General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Special License Or Registration Plates. [HB-336]
This bill creates a special license plate for the Delaware Equine Council.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Gary Simpson Signed By Governor on 08/03/2016

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Delaware 148th General Assembly

An Act To Amend The Charter Of The City Of Seaford Relating To Annexation, Good Government And Economic Development Projects, And Power To Borrow Money And Issue Bonds. [HB-338]
This Act amends the Charter of the City of Seaford by altering the voting hours for a special election for annexation, borrowing money, or issuing bonds. It also authorizes the Seaford City Council to offer tax exemptions to economic development projects located within the City for a period not to exceed 10 years. This Act also removes an antiquated provision that provided one vote for every tax dollar owed.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Daniel Short Signed By Governor on 06/22/2016

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