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failed · Delaware · House Jun 29, 2017

HB 280: AN ACT MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR CERTAIN GRANTS-IN-AID FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2018; SPECIFYING CERTAIN PROCEDURES, CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONS FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF SUCH FUNDS AND AMENDING TITLE 30 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO TAXES ON PERSONAL INCOME.

This Act provides supplementary appropriations to certain Grants-in-Aid for Fiscal Year 2018. Section 1 – Government Units and Senior Center $18,582,949 Section 2 – One-Times and Community Agencies $12,886,495 Section 3 – Fire Companies $4,711,925 Section 4 – Veterans Organizations $244,230 GRAND TOTAL $36,425,599 This Act also amends Title 30 of the Delaware Code relating to taxes on personal income.

in committee · Delaware · House Jun 29, 2017

HB 290: AN ACT RELATING TO THE CONTINUANCE AND MAKING OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE EXPENSE OF THE STATE GOVERNMENT AFTER JUNE 30, 2017, ON A TEMPORARY BASIS AND CONTINUING IN EFFECT THE PROVISIONS OF THE APPROPRIATION ACT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2017, CHAPTER 298, VOLUME 80 OF THE LAWS OF DELAWARE, AND FOR GRANTING AUTHORITY TO CONTINUE APPROPRIATION LINES IN THE APPROPRIATION ACT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2017, THE BOND AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ACT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2017, CHAPTER 299, VOLUME 80 OF THE LAWS OF DELAWARE, AND THE GRANTS-IN-AID ACT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2017, CHAPTER 300, VOLUME 80 OF THE LAWS OF DELAWARE.

This Act provides for the expense of State government after June 30, 2017, on a temporary basis as appropriated under the Fiscal Year 2017 Budget and for granting authority to continue appropriation lines in the Fiscal Year 2017 Budget, the Fiscal Year 2017 Bond and Capital Improvements Act, and the Fiscal Year 2017 Grants-in-Aid Act.

in committee · Delaware · House Jun 28, 2017

HB 107: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 30 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO PERSONAL INCOME TAX.

This bill creates two new tax brackets at $125,000 with a rate of 7.10%, and $250,000 with a rate of 7.85%. Also, the bill provides a tiered reduction of the otherwise available itemized deduction based upon the individual's taxable income.

in committee · Delaware · House Jun 28, 2017

HB 130: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 30 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO LODGING TAX.

This bill makes the lodging tax apply to all hotels, motels, tourist homes, and short-term rentals. Short-term rentals are defined as being a room, dwelling, unit, or campground site being rented to overnight guests for a period of 120 days or less for any calendar year and the room or unit is not the owner’s permanent residence.

in committee · Delaware · House Jun 28, 2017

HB 109: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 30 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO PERSONAL INCOME TAX.

This bill lowers the current tax rate by .05% for each bracket. The bill creates a new tax bracket at $125,000 with a rate of 7.05% and an additional bracket at $250,000 with a rate of 7.80%. The bill also provides a tiered reduction of the otherwise available itemized deduction based upon the individual's taxable income.

in committee · Delaware · House Jun 27, 2017

HB 264: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 18 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO UNFAIR PRACTICES IN THE INSURANCE BUSINESS.

This Act requires insurance companies to pay the insured the amount of the insurance company's offer of settlement which was rejected by the insured party. However, the amount remains subject to both parties' reservation or rights, claims, and arguments for the ultimate outcome of the claim.

in committee · Delaware · House Jun 27, 2017

HB 262: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 18 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO UNFAIR PRACTICES IN THE INSURANCE BUSINESS.

This Act prohibits insurance companies from revoking, or attempting to revoke, an offer of settlement made to an insured, except in circumstances where the insurer reasonably believes the insured has committed fraud against the insurer.

in committee · Delaware · Senate Jun 27, 2017

SB 112: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE DELAWARE STUDENT ENTREPRENEUR PLATFORM.

This Act creates the Delaware Student Entrepreneur Program Fund. The primary purposes of the Act are as follows: (1) To attract and retain high-skilled, entrepreneurs, including immigrants to the United States, that graduated from Delaware higher education institutions (2) To help fund and develop new businesses in Delaware and create job opportunities in Delaware for Delaware’s young citizens in the areas of innovation and technology that are poised to grow in the 21st century economy; (3) To attract global entrepreneurs to Delaware higher education institutions, to grow businesses, create jobs in Delaware, and provide employment opportunities for the graduates from these institutions; and (4) To support entrepreneurship and innovation in Delaware.

in committee · Delaware · Senate Jun 27, 2017

SB 131: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 24 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO REGULATORY REVIEW OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS.

This Act requires that a board or commission created after the effective date of this Act submit the initial adopted rules and regulations pertaining to the licensure, maintenance, and standards of the board or commission to the Joint Legislative Oversight and Sunset Committee, shall review the rules and regulations and make recommendations in accordance with § 10212 of Title 29.

in committee · Delaware · House Jun 27, 2017

HB 263: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 18 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO UNFAIR PRACTICES IN THE INSURANCE BUSINESS

This Act prohibits insurance companies from frequently attempting to settle claims with their insureds for less than an amount a reasonable person would believe to be fair based on a common, verifiable compilation of valuation data, such as the NADA guides.

in committee · Delaware · House Jun 27, 2017

HB 148: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 30 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO COLLEGE SAVINGS AND “ABLE” SAVINGS ACCOUNTS.

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 State of Delaware or another state or institution, so long as the plans met federal criterion.

in committee · Delaware · Senate Jun 22, 2017

SB 119: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 15 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO ELECTIONS.

This bill would prohibit a person, who was adjudicated a delinquent for a crime that would otherwise be a felony if the person was not a minor, from being a qualified voter for a period of 10 years.