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in committee · Delaware · Senate Apr 26, 2017

SB 30: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 15 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE, REPORTING, AND DISCLOSURE.

This Act requires political committees to report a contributor’s occupation and employment information. This is already a requirement in federal campaign finance law. If only a contributor’s name and address are disclosed (without occupation and employer), it is difficult to determine which industry, company, or group is funding a candidate. This will assist in furthering transparency and disclosure in the electoral process. It also addresses the obligation of the reporting candidate and treasurer.

passed both · Delaware · House Apr 26, 2017

HCR 18: RECOGNIZING APRIL 3-8, 2017 AS "AUCTIONEERS WEEK" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

This Resolution recognizes the week of April 3-8, 2017 as Auctioneers Week in the State of Delaware, acknowledging the great economic impact and rich history auctioneers have on the State.

in committee · Delaware · Senate Apr 26, 2017

SB 28: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 15 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO TAX RETURNS OF THE PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT.

This legislation promotes transparency and integrity at the highest levels of our democracy, by requiring that all candidates for President and Vice President of the United States file copies of their federal tax returns with the Delaware Department of Elections as a prerequisite for appearing on the ballot in the general election in Delaware.

passed both · Delaware · House Apr 25, 2017

HCR 19: RECOGNIZING THE MONTH OF APRIL 2017 AS "NATIONAL DONATE LIFE MONTH" IN DELAWARE.

This concurrent resolution recognizes April 2017 as National Donate Life Month and recognizes the generosity of donors and their families. It further encourages all Delawareans to become designated organ, eye, and tissue donors.

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.

passed · Delaware · Senate Apr 25, 2017

SR 10: ESTABLISHING A SPECIAL COMMITTEE TO STUDY AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING TRUCK TRAFFIC AND FREIGHT MOVEMENTS ALONG SR 41, SR 48, AND SR 7 IN NEW CASTLE COUNTY.

This Senate Resolution creates a Special Committee to study and make recommendations regarding truck traffic movement along SR 41, SR 48, and SR 7.

passed both · Delaware · Senate Apr 25, 2017

SCR 19: DESIGNATING SEPTEMBER 1, 2017 AS "WESLEY COLLEGE DAY" IN DELAWARE.

This resolution designates September 1, 2017 as “Wesley College Day” in Delaware.

signed · Delaware · House Apr 21, 2017

HB 105: AN ACT TO CLARIFY TITLE 29, §6529 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY OF THE DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET.

This Act clarifies that the Director of the Office of Management and Budget has the authority to deposit Special Fund balances into the General Fund as a measure to control agency expenditures.

signed · Delaware · Senate Apr 13, 2017

SB 12: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 21 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO LIGHTING EQUIPMENT ON MOTORCYCLES.

This Act explicitly allows ground effect lighting equipment on motorcycles. This extra lighting would increase motorcycle safety by enhancing their visibility.

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.

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.

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.