RECOGNIZING MAY 2024 AS "FOSTER CARE MONTH" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.
This bill designates May 2024 as "Foster Care Month" in Delaware to honor the contributions of foster families and raise awareness about the foster care system. It directly affects foster parents, the children they care for, and the broader community by encouraging recognition and support for these families throughout the month. The measure does not change any laws or funding but serves as a symbolic gesture to highlight the importance of foster care and the dedication of those involved.
Bill status
passed both
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2024
Committee Review
House Passage
May 2024
Senate Passage
May 2024
Governor
Introduced May 21, 2024
Last action May 21, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
2
Committee
0
May 21, 2024
Upper · Passed
Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 ABSENT
upper
May 21, 2024
Lower · Passed
Passed In House by Voice Vote
lower
May 21, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
3 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Kendra Johnson
DDemocratic
P
Krista Griffith
DDemocratic
P
Sherry Dorsey Walker
DDemocratic
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