Delaware Bills

in committee · Delaware · House Jan 26, 2023

HB 36: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 30 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE REALTY TRANSFER TAX.

This Act decreases by 1% the rate of the realty transfer tax to be received by the State, thereby returning it to the rate that was applicable prior to August 1,2017. The Act also makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual. This Act will apply to documents recorded and permits applied for after the effective date of the Act.

Ed Osienski (D) Dave Wilson (R) Frank Cooke (D) Tim Dukes (R) Pete Schwartzkopf (D)

signed · Delaware · Senate Jan 26, 2023

SB 28: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 24 OF THE DELAWARE CODE AND CHAPTER 420 OF VOLUME 83 OF THE LAWS OF DELAWARE RELATING TO DENTISTRY AND DENTAL HYGIENE.

This Act provides that if a dentist holds a community health license to care for underserved populations through a federally-qualified health center or a government-operated dental clinic and continues to practice in compliance with § 1132B(b) of Title 24 of the Delaware Code, the dentist’s license is renewable and shall be renewed biennially by the State Board of Dentistry and Dental Hygiene. This Act also extends the due date for the Dental Care Access Task Force’s report to April 1, 2023.

signed · Delaware · Senate Jan 26, 2023

SB 29: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE STATE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS CONSOLIDATION ACT.

To foster sustainability in state retiree healthcare benefits and the development of a plan for strong benefits beyond the current Medicare Supplement plan offered through January 1, 2024, this Act does all of the following: 1. Expands the membership of the State Employee Benefits Committee by adding a state retiree to the Committee and adding an additional representative from public sector union organizations; 2. Requires the Controller General to provide comprehensive biannual public reports to the General Assembly regarding the work of the State Employee Benefits Committee; and 3. Establishes the Retiree Healthcare Benefits Advisory Subcommittee of the State Employee Benefits Committee, whose membership will include three state retirees and four members of the General Assembly, and whose charge includes holding public meetings and issuing recommendations to the Governor and the General Assembly by May 1, 2023.

passed both · Delaware · Senate Jan 26, 2023

SCR 6: DESIGNATING THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 27 TO MARCH 5, 2023 AS "EATING DISORDERS AWARENESS AND PREVENTION WEEK" IN DELAWARE.

This Senate Concurrent Resolution designates the week of February 27 to March 5, 2023, as "Eating Disorders Awareness and Prevention Week" in Delaware and encourages the Department of Health and Social Services to research methods to raise awareness of, prevent, and treat eating disorders.

passed both · Delaware · House Jan 25, 2023

HCR 5: DESIGNATING JANUARY 22-28, 2023 AS CERTIFIED REGISTERED NURSE ANESTHETISTS' WEEK IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

This concurrent resolution designates January 22-28, 2023 as Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists' (CRNA) Week in the State of Delaware.

in committee · Delaware · House Jan 25, 2023

HB 56: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLES 14 AND 30 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO TAX TREATMENT OF CERTAIN STUDENT LOAN REPAYMENTS.

This Act makes a loan repayment under the Speech Language Pathologist Student Loan Repayment Program, the High Needs Educator Loan Payment Program, and the Mental Health Services Student Loan Repayment Program non-taxable for state income tax purposes.

passed · Delaware · Senate Jan 25, 2023

SR 8: RECOGNIZING AND CELEBRATING THE CHINESE NEW YEAR 2023.

This Senate Resolution recognizes and celebrates the Chinese New Year 2023.

passed both · Delaware · House Jan 25, 2023

HCR 4: RECOGNIZING FEBRUARY 12, 2023 AS "WORLD CHOLANGIOCARCINOMA DAY" IN DELAWARE.

Cholangiocarcinoma, also known as bile duct cancer, is a cancer that occurs in the bile ducts in or outside the liver. This Resolution recognizes February 12, 2023 as "World Cholangiocarcinoma Day" in Delaware.

passed both · Delaware · House Jan 25, 2023

HCR 6: RECOGNIZING DELAWARE SAVES WEEK 2023.

This Concurrent Resolution recognizes the week of February 27th as Delaware Saves Week.

in committee · Delaware · House Jan 25, 2023

HB 30: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE DISABLED VETERAN PROPERTY TAX CREDIT.

This Act removes the 3 year residency requirement to qualify for the disabled veteran tax credit.

passed both · Delaware · Senate Jan 25, 2023

SCR 3: REQUESTING THAT THE DIVISION OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH ASSESS THE FEASIBILITY OF REPLACING THE DELAWARE PSYCHIATRIC CENTER.

This Senate Concurrent Resolution requests that the Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health assess the feasibility of replacing the Delaware Psychiatric Center’s (“DPC”) facilities, including gathering input regarding DPC’s current and future needs, and provide a report detailing the findings of this work by December 31, 2023.

passed both · Delaware · Senate Jan 25, 2023

SCR 8: RECOGNIZING JANUARY 2023 AS "NATIONAL MENTORING MONTH" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

This resolution recognizes January 2023 as "National Mentoring Month" in the State of Delaware.

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