Delaware Bills

passed both · Delaware · Senate Jan 30, 2025

SCR 4: HONORING THE LEADERSHIP AND ACHIEVEMENTS OF AFRICAN AMERICANS AND URGING THE CELEBRATION OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH.

This Concurrent Resolution honors and recognizes the leadership and achievements of African Americans and urges the celebration of Black History Month.

Ed Osienski (D) Dave Wilson (R) Frank Cooke (D) Tim Dukes (R) Mara Gorman (D)

passed both · Delaware · Senate Jan 30, 2025

SCR 11: RECOGNIZING FEBRUARY 4, 2025, AS "USO DAY" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

This Senate Concurrent Resolution recognizes February 4, 2025, as "USO Day" in the State of Delaware and honors USO Delaware for its important and inspiring work supporting military members and their families.

passed both · Delaware · Senate Jan 30, 2025

SCR 8: RECOGNIZING JANUARY 2025, AS “NATIONAL MENTORING MONTH” IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

This resolution designates January 2025 as "National Mentoring Month" in Delaware, symbolically recognizing the value of mentoring programs. It does not create new laws, allocate funding, or change existing programs - it simply encourages Delawareans to support mentoring efforts that benefit youth. The bill cites research showing mentoring improves youth mental health, academic performance, and life skills, particularly for vulnerable groups like foster youth. As a symbolic gesture, it directly affects all Delaware residents by urging community engagement with mentoring initiatives, though it has no binding policy impact. The resolution was introduced by Senator Lockman and passed unanimously by both legislative chambers in early 2025.

passed both · Delaware · Senate Jan 29, 2025

SCR 12: ESTABLISHING THE RETAIL CRIME PREVENTION TASK FORCE.

This resolution establishes a Retail Crime Prevention Task Force. The co-chairs of the Task Force are directed to compile a report containing a summary of the Task Force’s work regarding the issues assigned to it, including any findings and recommendations related to those issues, and submit the report no later than February 1, 2026.

passed both · Delaware · House Jan 29, 2025

HCR 9: DESIGNATING THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 24-FEBRUARY 28, 2025 AS “PUBLIC SCHOOLS WEEK” AND HONORING DELAWARE'S EDUCATORS AND STAFF.

This Concurrent Resolution designates the week of February 24-February 28, “PUBLIC SCHOOLS WEEK” and commends the hard work of educators and staff. It also calls upon Delawareans to support public schools.

passed both · Delaware · House Jan 29, 2025

HCR 8: DESIGNATING FEBRUARY 2025 AS "SENIOR INDEPENDENCE MONTH".

This resolution designates February 2025 as "Senior Independence Month" in Delaware. It symbolically recognizes the importance of home-based care options for seniors and aims to raise awareness about aging in place. The resolution does not create new laws, allocate funding, or change existing policies - it is a ceremonial designation to highlight community efforts supporting Delaware seniors' independence. It directly affects Delaware residents, particularly older adults and caregivers, by drawing attention to existing home care resources.

passed both · Delaware · House Jan 29, 2025

HCR 7: RECOGNIZING FEBRUARY 5, 2025 AS NATIONAL GIRLS & WOMEN IN SPORTS DAY IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

This Resolution recognizes February 5, 2025, as “National Girls & Women in Sports Day” in the State of Delaware, to celebrate the achievements of girls and women in sports and raise awareness and support for upholding Title IX protections for future generations of athletes.

passed both · Delaware · House Jan 29, 2025

HCR 6: RECOGNIZING JANUARY 27TH, 2025 AS INTERNATIONAL HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE DAY.

This symbolic resolution (HCR 6) formally recognizes January 27, 2025, as International Holocaust Remembrance Day in Delaware. It aligns with the United Nations' established designation for this date, which commemorates the liberation of Auschwitz and honors Holocaust victims. The resolution does not create new laws or policies but serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of the Holocaust's history and rising antisemitism. It directly affects Delaware's state recognition of this day, with no concrete impact on individuals or regulations.

passed both · Delaware · Senate Jan 28, 2025

SCR 7: RECOGNIZING THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 16TH THROUGH 22ND, 2025 AS GRAIN BIN SAFETY WEEK.

This concurrent resolution designates February 16-22, 2025, as "Grain Bin Safety Week" in Delaware. It recognizes the serious risks of grain handling - citing that over 900 engulfment incidents occurred nationwide with a 62% fatality rate in 50 years - and aims to raise awareness about preventing injuries and deaths in agriculture. The resolution directly affects Delaware’s agricultural community, including farmers, workers, and safety organizations, by promoting education on grain bin hazards. It does not create new laws or allocate funding but serves as a symbolic commitment to safety awareness.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

passed both · Delaware · Senate Jan 28, 2025

SCR 6: DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2025, AS “CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION MONTH” IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

This concurrent resolution designates February 2025, as “Career and Technical Education Month” in the State of Delaware to urge all citizens to become familiar with the services and benefits offered by the career and technical education programs in their communities and to support and participate in these programs to enhance their individual skills and productivity.

Topics ✓ Education

passed both · Delaware · House Jan 23, 2025

HCR 4: RECOGNIZING THE MONTH OF JANUARY 2025 AS "HUMAN TRAFFICKING AWARENESS MONTH" IN DELAWARE.

HCR 4 is a symbolic resolution recognizing January 2025 as "Human Trafficking Awareness Month" in Delaware. It does not create new laws or allocate funds but aims to raise public awareness about human trafficking through statewide educational efforts. The resolution references Delaware-specific data, including 269 identified trafficking cases and 611 victims reported via Delaware's hotline in fiscal year 2024. It aligns with ongoing work by Delaware's Anti-Trafficking Action Council (DATAC) to coordinate community responses. This resolution directly affects Delaware residents by designating a month for community education on trafficking prevention and victim support.

passed both · Delaware · Senate Jan 23, 2025

SCR 5: RECOGNIZING THE EASTERSEALS/CAI VOLLEYBALL CHALLENGE AND THE VOLLEYBALL AMBASSADOR, PENELOPE (PENNY) PRATZ IN THE 20TH YEAR OF DEMOCRAT AND REPUBLICAN TEAM PARTICIPATION.

This resolution recognizes the Easterseals/CAI Volleyball Challenge occurring March 8 at University of Delaware Carpenter Sports Building, an event that raises funds for an organization providing services and support to Delawareans with disabilities and senior citizens and their families.

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