Delaware Bills

passed · Delaware · Senate Jun 28, 2018

SB 216: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 11 AND TITLE 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO CRUELTY TO DOGS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE HUMANE HANDLING, CARE, AND TREATMENT OF DOGS.

This Act strengthens the shelter requirements for dogs that are kept outside by requiring the following: 1. Adds failure to provide enhanced shelter to the crime of cruelty to animals. 2. Adds a third or subsequent violation of the shelter requirements, to the crime of cruelty to animals. 3. That dogs be provided with enhanced shelter if the dog is outdoors for more than 30 minutes between the hours of 11:00 pm and 6:00 am or when the temperature is below 32 degrees Fahrenheit or above 90 degrees Fahrenheit. 4. That cages, crates, and carriers intended for travel or short-term, temporary confinement may not be used as outdoor housing facilities. 5. That outdoor housing facilities and enhanced shelters must provide clean and moisture-resistant bedding material and protection from wind. 6. That an enhanced shelter must include the following: minimum space requirements; heat when the temperature is below 32 degrees Fahrenheit; fresh, circulating air when the temperature is above 90 degrees Fahrenheit; and food and water that do not freeze. This Act also imposes a higher civil penalty for subsequent violations of § 3044F, the specifications for the humane handling, care, and treatment of dogs. This Act also makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.

passed · Delaware · Senate Jun 28, 2018

SJR 4: RECOGNIZING THE UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE'S CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ANALYSIS AS THE OFFICIAL REPOSITORY OF HISTORICAL AND REAL-TIME WEATHER AND CLIMATOLOGICAL OBSERVATIONS FOR THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

This Joint Resolution recognizes the university of Delaware's center for environmental monitoring and analysis as the official repository of historical and real-time weather and climatological observations for the state of Delaware.

passed both · Delaware · Senate Jun 28, 2018

SCR 73: CREATING A SHIFT WORKER PROTECTION STUDY GROUP.

This Resolution creates a Shift Worker Protection Study Group to identify best practices to reduce the unpredictability of shift worker schedules.

passed · Delaware · House Jun 28, 2018

HCR 100: COMMEMORATING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE GREAT WAR.

This resolution commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Great War.

passed · Delaware · House Jun 28, 2018

HR 34: PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF JULY 9-13, 2018 AS DELAWARE PRODUCE WEEK.

This Resolution proclaims the week of July 9-13, 2018 as Delaware Produce Week. This is the fourth consecutive year this observation is being staged in an attempt to facilitate a better, healthier relationship between Delaware famers and local consumers.

passed · Delaware · House Jun 28, 2018

HCR 98: RECOGNIZING NOVEMBER 2018 AS "NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH" IN DELAWARE.

This resolution recognizes November 2018 as "Native American Heritage Month" in Delaware.

passed · Delaware · House Jun 28, 2018

HR 35: RECOMMENDING THE DEPARTMENT OF ELECTIONS AUDIT GENERAL ELECTIONS FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPROVING THE VOTING SYSTEM AND VOTING PROCESS FOR FUTURE ELECTIONS.

This Resolution requests the Department of Elections (Department) conduct an electronic audit of all ballots cast and a manual audit of ballots cast in 2% of election districts within 120 days of any general election. The House requests this audit process begin in 2019. The purposes of this resolution is for the Department to collect data to improve the voting system and voting process for future elections and to demonstrate the dependability of Delaware’s voting systems.

signed · Delaware · Senate Jun 28, 2018

SJR 6: THE OFFICIAL GENERAL FUND REVENUE ESTIMATE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2019.

This Resolution provides the official revenue, refund, and unencumbered funds estimates for Fiscal Year 2019.

in committee · Delaware · House Jun 28, 2018

HB 416: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 9 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO COUNTY TAXES.

This Bill creates a tax exemption for non-profit owned swimming pools in New Castle County and Kent County. Sussex County has no similar exemption statute.

signed · Delaware · Senate Jun 28, 2018

SB 236: AN ACT MAKING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION TO PROVIDE A ONE-TIME SALARY SUPPLEMENT FOR STATE EMPLOYEES, TO PROVIDE A ONE-TIME PENSION SUPPLEMENT FOR STATE PENSIONERS AND TO PROVIDE ONE-TIME APPROPRIATIONS TO THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET.

This Act appropriates $49,167,700 to provide a $500 one-time salary supplement to full-time and part-time employees, to provide a $400 pension supplement to pensioners and provides one-time funded projects through the Office of Management and Budget.

signed · Delaware · House Jun 28, 2018

HB 433: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO EDUCATOR LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, EVALUATION, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND PREPARATION PROGRAMS.

This Act expands the pathways to entering an alternative routes for teacher licensure and certification program (“ARTC”) casting a wider net in order to attract a diverse pool of qualified candidates into the field of education as the need for teachers, particularly in critical needs areas, has increased. It also clarifies district and charter school responsibilities and ARTC program provider responsibilities, to assure proper supports are in place. Under this Act, attainment of final licensure and certification is contingent on meeting all ARTC program requirements, demonstrating effective teaching based on a state-approved evaluation system, and attaining passing scores on applicable and available approved content readiness exams and a performance assessment. These exit requirements hold ARTC participants to the same high standards for final licensure and certification as those entering the field from a typical teacher pre-service program. This Act also makes technical corrections to confirm existing law to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.

signed · Delaware · Senate Jun 28, 2018

SB 235: AN ACT MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE EXPENSE OF THE STATE GOVERNMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2019; SPECIFYING CERTAIN PROCEDURES, CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONS FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF SUCH FUNDS; AND AMENDING CERTAIN PERTINENT STATUTORY PROVISIONS

This Bill is the Fiscal Year 2019 Appropriation Act.

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