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passed both · Delaware · Senate Jul 2, 2017

SCR 37: PRESENTING THE DELAWARE CENTER FOR HEALTH INNOVATION AND THE DELAWARE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES FINDINGS AND REPORTED RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS.

This Concurrent Resolution signifies the Delaware Center for Health Innovation and the Department of Health and Social Services' submission of the joint report pertaining to Community Health Workers.

passed both · Delaware · House Jul 1, 2017

HCR 52: CREATING THE ADULT USE CANNABIS TASK FORCE.

This Resolution creates an Adult Use Cannabis Task Force to study issues surrounding the possible future legalization of non-medical, adult use cannabis in Delaware, including local authority and control, consumer safety and substance abuse prevention, packaging and labeling requirements, impaired driving and other criminal law concerns, and taxation, revenue, and banking issues and to submit a report to the Governor and General Assembly by January 31, 2018.

passed both · Delaware · House Jul 1, 2017

HCR 50: RECOGNIZING NOVEMBER 2017 AS "NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH" IN DELAWARE.

This resolution recognizes November 2017 as “Native American Heritage Month” in Delaware.

passed · Delaware · House Jun 29, 2017

HB 89: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 15 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO PRIMARY ELECTIONS.

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 party’s convention. Section 3 of the bill changes the deadline for filing certificates of nomination from September 1st to April 1st. Section 4 changes the “closed” period in which a voter is not allowed to change his or her political affiliation to match the 60-day limit in 15 Del. C. § 3189 for presidential primaries.

passed · Delaware · House Jun 29, 2017

HB 233: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLES 16 AND 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE DIVISION OF FORENSIC SCIENCE.

This bill clarifies that the Division of Forensic Science can set reasonable fees in its regulations related to the issuance of any postmortem record, cremation permit, or statistics, which are services it currently provides at no cost. The collection of such fees is consistent with laws in other state jurisdictions.

passed · Delaware · Senate Jun 28, 2017

SCR 36: CREATING THE HEALTH CARE SPENDING TASK FORCE.

This Senate Concurrent Resolution creates a Health Care Spending Task Force be created to produce comprehensive solutions for reducing the cost growth trend in the State’s health care spending while promoting and preserving access to high quality, affordable healthcare for all Delawareans.

passed both · Delaware · House Jun 28, 2017

HCR 44: DESIGNATING THE THIRD WEEK OF SEPTEMBER, IN 2017 AS “AWARENESS WEEK FOR THE PREVENTION, RECOGNITION, AND TREATMENT OF PRENATAL SUBSTANCE EXPOSURE IN INFANTS AND TO SUPPORT HEALTHY FAMILIES IN DELAWARE.

This concurrent resolution designates the third week of September in 2017 as “Awareness Week for the Prevention, Recognition, and Treatment of Prenatal Substance Exposure in Infants and to Support Healthy Families in Delaware.

passed both · Delaware · House Jun 28, 2017

HCR 46: PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF JUNE AS "POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS INJURY AWARENESS MONTH" AND PROCLAIMING JUNE 27, 2017, AS "POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS INJURY AWARENESS DAY" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

This Resolution designates the month of June as "Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Month" and June 27, 2017, as "Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Day" in order to bring awareness to those who suffer from post-traumatic stress and to help remove the stigma associated with it.

passed · Delaware · Senate Jun 27, 2017

SR 15: RECOGNIZING JUNE 27, 2017, AS "STAFF APPRECIATION DAY" IN THE DELAWARE STATE SENATE.

This Resolution recognizes June 27, 2017, as “Staff Appreciation Day” in the Delaware State Senate.

passed · Delaware · House Jun 23, 2017

HJR 5: RELATING TO IMPROVING MEDICAL OUTCOMES BY ESTABLISHING STATEWIDE METRICS FOR EMERGENCY ROOM WAIT TIMES.

This resolution directs the Delaware Emergency Medical Services Oversight Council and the Office of Emergency Medical Services to establish statewide metrics for emergency room wait times, with such information being publicly reported on a regular basis and available to emergency responders.

passed both · Delaware · House Jun 22, 2017

HCR 45: HONORING THE YOUNG WOMEN FROM ACROSS THE STATE OF DELAWARE PARTICIPATING IN THE 2017 SESSION OF DELAWARE GIRLS STATE.

This concurrent resolution recognizes and honors the young women of Delaware participating in the 2017 session of Delaware Girls State.

passed both · Delaware · Senate Jun 22, 2017

SCR 35: HONORING USO DELAWARE FOR ITS IMPORTANT AND INSPIRING WORK SUPPORTING MILITARY MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES.

This resolution honors USO Delaware for their important and inspiring work supporting military members and their families.