Delaware Bills

in committee · Delaware · House Mar 30, 2023

HB 101: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLES 7 AND 17 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO EXPEDITED REVIEW OF DEVELOPMENT-RELATED PERMIT APPLICATIONS.

This Act directs DelDOT and DNREC to develop a program to allow for the expedited review of entrance plans and stormwater and sediment plans associated with new development. Under this process a consultant pre-approved by DelDOT and/or DNREC would conduct the review and the costs would be paid directly by the developer. The state agencies are charged with developing policies and procedures to protect against potential conflicts of interest in the use of private consultants.

Ed Osienski (D) Frank Cooke (D) Pete Schwartzkopf (D) Sherry Dorsey Walker (D) Nicole Poore (D)

passed both · Delaware · Senate Mar 30, 2023

SCR 16: RECOGNIZING THE MONTH OF MARCH 2023 AS “KIDNEY MONTH” IN DELAWARE.

This Concurrent Resolution recognizes March 2023 as "Kidney Month" in Delaware.

passed both · Delaware · Senate Mar 30, 2023

SCR 19: ESTABLISHING THE DELAWARE INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION (DIAA) TASK FORCE.

This concurrent resolution establishes the Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association (DIAA) Task Force.

in committee · Delaware · Senate Mar 29, 2023

SB 45: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 19 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION.

Under current Delaware law, if a labor dispute constitutes a lockout, employees are immediately eligible for unemployment benefits. Additionally, current law permits an individual to collect unemployment benefits beginning the third week of a labor dispute, other than a lockout. This Act mandates that the 2-week disqualification period does not apply if either: (1) The labor dispute is caused by the failure or refusal of the employer to comply with an agreement or contract between the employer and the individual, including a collective bargaining agreement with a union representing the individual, or a State or federal law pertaining to hours, wages, or other conditions of work. (2) The employer hires a permanent replacement worker for the individual's position. This Act also makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.

passed both · Delaware · House Mar 29, 2023

HCR 27: DESIGNATING THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 27- MARCH 3, 2023 AS “PUBLIC SCHOOLS WEEK” AND HONORING DELAWARE’S EDUCATORS AND STAFF.

This Concurrent Resolution designates the week of February 27-March 3, 2023 “PUBLIC SCHOOLS WEEK” and commends the hard work of educators and staff. It also calls upon Delawareans to support public schools.

signed · Delaware · House Mar 29, 2023

HJR 1: ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO IMPROVE SCHOOL-BASED MENTORING AND LITERACY EDUCATION EFFORTS IN DELAWARE.

This Joint Resolution creates a bi-partisan School Mentoring and Literacy Task Force, designed to expand volunteer mentoring and literacy education in Delaware schools ,with a report due on June 1, 2023.

passed both · Delaware · House Mar 29, 2023

HCR 29: RECOGNIZING MARCH 8, 2023 AS “NATIONAL WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS DAY”.

This Concurrent Resolution recognizes March 8, 2023, as "National Women-Owned Small Business Day" in Delaware.

passed both · Delaware · House Mar 29, 2023

HCR 26: RECOGNIZING MARCH 2023, AS “PROBLEM GAMBLING AWARENESS MONTH”.

This Concurrent Resolution recognizes March 2023, as PROBLEM GAMBLING AWARENESS MONTH in the State of Delaware and calls on all Delawareans to support the National Council on Problem Gambling and the Delaware Council on Gambling Problems, Inc. in their efforts to Have the conversation with friends, family, patients, and clients about gambling addiction.

in committee · Delaware · House Mar 29, 2023

HB 97: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 19 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE DELAWARE CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION ACT AND DECREASING THE CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION FEE FOR CERTAIN CONTRACTORS.

This Act decreases the Contractor Registration Fee for contractors who do not have a state contract and have 3 or less employees. This Act is to become effective July 1, 2024.

passed both · Delaware · House Mar 28, 2023

HCR 23: IN CELEBRATION OF THE 85TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CLAYMONT LIONS CLUB.

This Concurrent Resolution recognizes 2023 as the 85th Anniversary of the founding of the Claymont Lions Club.

passed both · Delaware · House Mar 28, 2023

HCR 22: RECOGNIZING THE 4TH THURSDAY IN MARCH AS NATIONAL TUSKEGEE AIRMEN COMMEMORATION DAY.

This Concurrent Resolution supports Congressional efforts to proclaim the 4th Thursday in March a National Tuskegee Airmen Commemoration Day.

in committee · Delaware · Senate Mar 28, 2023

SB 69: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO EXEMPTION FROM THE DELAWARE CHILD CARE ACT FOR SECTARIAN OR RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS.

In 2021, the General Assembly enacted a law, Chapter 249 of Volume 83 of the Laws of Delaware (Senate Bill 169 of the 151st General Assembly) to update and expand the definition of child care to include early education programs for children below the grade of kindergarten that are operated by public or private schools, including sectarian or religious institutions. This law takes effect on July 1, 2024. This Act exempts sectarian or religious institutions from the Delaware Child Care Act.

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