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signed · Delaware · House May 18, 2017

HB 68: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF DELAWARE CITY.

This bill amends the Charter of the City of Delaware City. Section 1 aligns the City of Delaware City’s Charter Section 8-04 with the law of the State of Delaware, HB 395, by setting the maximum deadline for registration at 30 days prior to a municipal election, special election, and referenda. Section 2 amends the City of Delaware City’s Charter Section 3-06 and changes the timing for conducting oaths of office for the Mayor and Councilpersons of the City of Delaware City. Section 3 amends the City of Delaware City’s Charter Section 4-01 and eliminates the predetermined time for the meeting of the Property Assessment Board. Section 4 amends the City of Delaware City’s Charter Section 11-01 and extends the term limits for the Planning Commission members.
Nicole Poore (D) Val Longhurst (D)
signed · Delaware · House May 2, 2017

HB 82: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 24 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE BOARD OF MENTAL HEALTH AND CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY PROFESSIONALS.

Sections 1-4 clarify the type of supervised experience applicants are required to obtain in order to be qualified for licensure and eliminates the requirement that reciprocal applicants be certified by a national organization prior to being qualified for licensure. Additionally, section 2 eliminates a pending criminal charge as a basis to deny licensure. Section 5 changes the law governing chemical dependency professionals to eliminate a pending criminal charge as a basis to deny licensure. Sections 6-9 clarify the type of supervised experience applicants are required to obtain in order to be qualified for licensure and eliminates the requirement that reciprocal applicants be certified by a national organization prior to being qualified for licensure. Additionally, section 7 eliminates a pending criminal charge as a basis to deny licensure.
Pete Schwartzkopf (D) Michael Mulrooney (D) David B. McBride (D) Charles Potter Jr. (D) Helene M. Keeley (D) · 10 co-sponsors
signed · Delaware · House May 2, 2017

HB 111: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 4 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO CONCERT HALLS.

This bill changes the number of live music events required for an entity to be a qualified “concert hall” for purposes of alcohol licensing. Previously a concert hall was required to hold at least 250 live music events per year and be open at least 5 days per week. Pursuant to this change, the 5-day requirement is eliminated and the venue must hold 250 live music events per two-year period.
Stephanie Bolden (D) Margaret Rose Henry (D) Helene M. Keeley (D) · 5 co-sponsors
signed · Delaware · House May 2, 2017

HB 31: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLES 5 AND 11 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO PRIZE-LINKED SAVINGS PROGRAM.

This bill authorizes the use of “prize-linked” savings accounts in the State of Delaware. These accounts have been used in a number of countries and several U.S. states to promote savings, especially among persons with low-income and first-time savers. A deposit into the program makes the entrant eligible for a prize. The principal in the account remains untouched. The first large-scale program of this nature in the U.S. was launched in Michigan about 6 years ago, and the program has subsequently expanded to Nebraska, North Carolina and Washington. At the end of 2014, federal legislation was passed allowing federally charted banks and credit unions to offer this type of savings account in any state that does not prohibit it. This bill explicitly authorizes such programs in Delaware and clarifies that such programs do not constitute prohibited gambling or lottery practices.
Catherine Cloutier (R) Helene M. Keeley (D) Bryan Townsend (D) Sean Matthews (D) · 14 co-sponsors
signed · Delaware · Senate Apr 25, 2017

SB 17: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO ANATOMICAL GIFTS.

This bill provides for research or transplantation of organs and other anatomical gifts as authorized under federal law among donors who have tested positive for exposure to HIV and intended recipients who have also tested positive for exposure to HIV. Delaware is currently the only state that has laws prohibiting the use of HIV positive organs for HIV positive recipients entirely, including the use of organs as part of a research protocol.
David Bentz (D) Bryan Townsend (D) · 19 co-sponsors
signed · Delaware · House Apr 13, 2017

HB 19: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF ELSMERE.

This bill is a follow-up to House Bill No. 432, a change to the Town of Elsmere’s charter, passed in the 148th General Assembly. HB432 removed a cap on the amount of indebtedness the Town of Elsmere could incur to meet current expenses. This bill clarifies that such borrowing is intended to cover short term cash needs and shall not exceed anticipated revenue for the current fiscal year.
Anthony Delcollo (R) John L. Mitchell (D)
signed · Delaware · House Apr 13, 2017

HB 37: AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE TRANSFER OF CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE TOWN OF SMYRNA.

This Act authorizes the Smyrna School District to convey to the Town of Smyrna property located in Kent County, and known as the School Administration Building, to be used by the Town for public purposes, including incorporating the building and property as part of the proposed Duck Creek Regional Library and Community Center at Smyrna.
Bill Carson (D) Dave Lawson (R) Bruce C. Ennis (D) · 9 co-sponsors
signed · Delaware · House Apr 13, 2017

HB 18: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 11 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO HABITUAL CRIMINALS.

This bill clarifies the General Assembly’s intent last session in amending the state’s habitual offender law, specifically (a) that the changes made by the General Assembly were intended to affect minimum mandatory sentences, not sentences where judges had already exercised complete discretion, (b) that the changes were not designed to reduce minimum mandatory sentences associated in the Delaware Code with specific crimes (e.g. illegal gun possession), and (c) allows the sentencing judge to impose probation after the minimum mandatory sentence required by this section.
James Johnson (D) Nicole Poore (D) Danny Short (R) Gregory F. Lavelle (R) · 1 co-sponsor
signed · Delaware · House Apr 13, 2017

HB 52: AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE'S INTEREST IN CERTAIN LANDS LOCATED IN NEW CASTLE COUNTY, DELAWARE.

Currently, Rockford Falls Partners, LLC owns the majority of the Bancroft Mills site in Wilmington, Delaware. Delaware’s Division of Parks and Recreation owns a smaller portion of the Bancroft Mills site that the State acquired with the intent of having it serve as an entrance, river crossing and parking area for Alapocas Run State Park. There is currently inadequate public access and parking onsite to meet recreational needs in this portion of the park.This bill authorizes DNREC to engage in a “land swap” with Rockford Falls Partners. The state will convey 1.53 acres of its land to Rockford Falls Partners, and will receive in exchange 3.92 acres of land and river bottom bordering the Brandywine Creek at the Bancroft Mills site, and an easement in perpetuity allowing vehicle, bike, and foot traffic across Rockford Falls property for purposes of accessing state park land. Rockford Falls will further agree to create and maintain a 25 space parking lot and a lawn on the State land at the park entrance, as well as installing a restroom facility and renovating an old train platform for use as a rentable pavilion in the park. This land swap was approved by the Open Space Council on December 7, 2016.
Gerald L. Brady (D) Harris B. McDowell (D)
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