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in committee · Delaware · House Jun 17, 2021

HB 199: AN ACT PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE I OF THE DELAWARE CONSTITUTION RELATING TO EQUAL RIGHTS.

In 2019, Delaware amended the state constitution to prohibit the denial or abridgement of equal rights under the law based on sex, and thereafter in 2020, race, color, and national origin were added. This Act is the first leg of a constitutional amendment to add sexual orientation, gender identity, and disability to Article I, § 21 of the Delaware Constitution to declare explicitly that protection against discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity, and disability is one of Delaware's fundamental rights.
Krista Griffith (D) Sherry Dorsey Walker (D) Sarah McBride (D) Nicole Poore (D) Debra Heffernan (D) · 21 co-sponsors
failed · Delaware · House Jun 17, 2021

HB 75: AN ACT CONCURRING IN A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE V OF THE DELAWARE CONSTITUTION RELATING TO VOTING.

This Act is the final leg of a constitutional amendment that would eliminate from the Delaware Constitution the limitations as to when an individual may vote by absentee ballot. This amendment to the Delaware Constitution provides that the General Assembly shall enact general laws providing the circumstances, rules, and procedures for absentee voting.
Stephanie Hansen (D) Nicole Poore (D) Trey Paradee (D) Val Longhurst (D) David Bentz (D) · 28 co-sponsors
in committee · Delaware · House Jun 16, 2021

HB 191: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 30 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO LOWERING CERTAIN TAX RATES.

This Act's purpose is to spur economic growth in Delaware and create new jobs by giving a portion of the State's revenue surplus back to the taxpayers. Specifically, this Act cuts (i) all personal income tax brackets by 10%, (ii) the corporate tax rate from 8.7% to 6.1%, and (iii) the gross receipts tax by 50% each.
Rich Collins (R) Dave Lawson (R) · 6 co-sponsors
in committee · Delaware · House Jun 16, 2021

HB 232: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 2 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO AERONAUTICS.

This Act does all of the following: (1) Requires certain registered aircraft owners to pay an annual fee. (2) Provides exceptions for registered aircraft based in this State. (3) Directs the Department to collect fees, as provided for in this Act. (4) Requires the Department to deposit the funds collected under this Act into the Transportation Trust Fund. (5) Requires the Department to file a report with the Controller General by September 1 of each year detailing the revenue received under this subchapter and the expenditures associated with the Department’s responsibilities concerning aviation in this State. This Act takes effect on January 1 of the year following its enactment.
Ed Osienski (D) Dave Wilson (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Delaware · Senate Jun 16, 2021

SB 178: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 15 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO ELECTIONS.

This Act requires that a loan to a political committee be documented by a written record reported to the State Election Commissioner that includes all of the following: (1) The lender’s name, address, and signature. (2) A statement of the schedule for repayment of the loan. (3) A statement of the interest rate of the loan. However, if the loan is made by a candidate to the candidate’s candidate committee, a statement of the schedule for repayment and interest rate of the loan is not required. The proceeds of the loan are required to be deposited in the political committee’s account at a financial institution within 3 business days of receipt of the proceeds. The proceeds of the loan must not be held in a candidate’s personal account at a financial institution or in the account of another person. The proceeds must be held in the political committee’s account until an expenditure is made or until the next reporting period. This Act increases the minimum amount of a debt or the proceeds of a political committee that must be reported to the Commissioner. This Act also requires a political committee to designate with the State Election Commissioner a financial institution with a main office or branch office in this State which is the depository for contributions to the political committee. The political committee is required to provide copies of the most recent month-end account statement and an account statement for the month in which a loan was initiated, if applicable, to cover each period a report of contributions and expenditures is due. Finally, this Act makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.
Sean Lynn (D) Trey Paradee (D) · 3 co-sponsors
in committee · Delaware · Senate Jun 15, 2021

SB 186: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 11 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO MISSING PERSONS.

According to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, an estimated 800,000 children are reported missing each year. This Act revises this State’s missing children laws to improve search efforts, increase collaboration between law enforcement agencies, and increase public information about missing children. This Act also makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.
Stephanie Bolden (D) Darius Brown (D) · 5 co-sponsors
signed · Delaware · House Jun 15, 2021

HB 84: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF SOUTH BETHANY RELATING TO TOWN COUNCIL, MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS, AND ORGANIZATION OF TOWN COUNCIL.

This bill removes from §C-5 (Town Council) of the Charter of the Town of South Bethany sections regarding qualifications of Town Council Members, terms of office, and Prohibition of Employment with the Town and relocates the sections to §C-6. It also amends §C-6 (Municipal Elections) to conform with the mandatory provisions of Delaware Code, Chapter 75 of Title 15 of the Delaware Code (entitled “Municipal Elections); adds a requirement that the Town post a Notice of Solicitation of Candidates at least 20 days prior to the Town’s candidate filing deadline; changes the Town’s Notice of Election requirement to include posting such notice on the Town website and one newspaper of general circulation, while no longer requiring notice to be posted in 5 public places; changes the date of the annual election for municipal offices to the second Saturday in May; renames all references of “Freeholder” to “Property Owner”; removes “spouse of a freeholder” as a qualification to vote in an election; denies Trusts, Corporations, Partnerships and Limited Liability Corporations (LLCs) the right to vote; revises the definition of “resident of town” to include a person who has physically resided in the town corporate limits for at least 30 days prior to the election; requires persons appearing to vote to present proof of identity and address; allows personal recognition of a voter by a majority of Election officers at the polling place to attest to a voter’s identity and address; removes the requirement a Notice of Intention of Candidacy be filed 45 days before the election; requires the Town to submit the names of candidates to the Department of Election within one day of the filing deadline; allows the Mayor to call a Special Meeting regarding candidate eligibility 20 days before the election; requires a candidate for a municipal office to file a Certificate of Intention establishing a campaign committee with the State Election Commissioner; allows the Board of Elections to declare candidates elected where the number of qualified candidates are equal to or less than the number of seats up for election; adds a provision barring members of the Board of Elections from being elected officials or immediate family members of elected officials; and adds new procedures for Election Day. The bill also removes references to Town Aldermen; removes the option of the Town Council Secretary and Treasurer not being members of the Town Council; renames the President pro-tempore as the Mayor pro-tempore; further expands the definition of “sudden emergency”; allows the City Treasurer to be assisted by Town Staff in their responsibilities; removes the requirement that an audit of town funds be performed upon the expiration of a Treasurer’s term in office; requires a member to pay at the member’s own expense if they retain counsel at a hearing for a forfeiture of office; requires notice requirement of Special Meetings be made in accordance with the provisions of the Delaware Freedom of Information Act; and authorizes the Town Council to allow participation and vote by remote electronic access to the extent permitted by a state of emergency and the Delaware Freedom of Information Act. This Act requires a greater than majority vote for passage because §1 of Article IX of the Delaware Constitution requires the affirmative vote of two-thirds of the members elected to each house of the General Assembly to amend a municipal charter.
Ron Gray (R) Gerald Hocker (R)
signed · Delaware · House Jun 15, 2021

HB 111: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 18 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO INSURANCE DISCRIMINATION BASED ON PRE-EXPOSURE PROPHYLAXIS MEDICATION TO PREVENT HIV INFECTION.

Individuals who are at very high risk of getting HIV can take pre-exposure prophylaxis (“PrEP”) medication to reduce the risk of HIV transmission. PrEP medication reduces the risk of HIV transmission by up to 99% if taken daily. This Act prohibits discrimination because an individual takes PrEP medication in the issuance or renewal of disability, long-term care, and life insurance.
Sarah McBride (D) Sean Lynn (D) Debra Heffernan (D) Eric Morrison (D) Bryan Townsend (D) · 7 co-sponsors
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