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passed both · Delaware · House Jan 23, 2025

HCR 5: DESIGNATING JANUARY 23, 2025, AS "MATERNAL HEALTH AWARENESS DAY" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

This House Concurrent Resolution (HCR 5) designates January 23, 2025, as "Maternal Health Awareness Day" in Delaware. It is a symbolic resolution raising public and professional awareness about maternal health issues, including preventable pregnancy-related deaths and racial disparities. The resolution does not create new laws, funding, or programs - it simply establishes a designated day to highlight existing initiatives like maternal safety bundles and doulas, and to encourage future efforts in maternal care. The bill affects Delaware residents generally by promoting awareness of maternal health challenges.
Dave Wilson (R) Mara Gorman (D) Dave Sokola (D) Valerie Giltner (R) Bryant Richardson (R)
passed both · Delaware · House Jan 21, 2025

HCR 2: RE-ESTABLISHING THE PUBLIC EDUCATION FUNDING COMMISSION.

The Public Education Funding Commission was first established under Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 201 of the 152nd General Assembly. This Concurrent Resolution re-establishes the Commission to continue its comprehensive review of public education funding for all students and populations served by district and charter schools, develop a roadmap of recommendations to implement improvements to the public education funding system, and serve as an ongoing body to review the funding annually and recommend updates and changes. The Commission will issue its first recommendations by October 1, 2025, and its final recommendations by July 1, 2026.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRe-establishes commission to review and improve public education funding system, aligning with fiscal responsibility and funding public services.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationRe-establishes commission to review and improve public education funding system, developing roadmap for enhancements to funding structure.95% confidence
Kim Williams (D) Laura Sturgeon (D)
passed both · Delaware · House Jan 16, 2025

HCR 1: RECOGNIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF THE NURSING PROFESSION AND SUPPORTING NURSES’ RIGHTS IN DELAWARE.

This House Concurrent Resolution recognizes the significant contributions of nurses as frontline healthcare workers, recognizes the importance of basic protections and rights for this profession, and resolves that the rights of nurses are upheld and promoted throughout the state.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly recognizes nurses' contributions and resolves to uphold their rights, directly supporting healthcare workforce protections per topic description.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly resolves to uphold and promote nurses' rights, directly supporting workers' rights within Labor & Employment framework.95% confidence
Melissa Minor-Brown (D) Valerie Giltner (R) Nicole Poore (D) Marie Pinkney (D)
passed both · Delaware · Senate Jan 16, 2025

SCR 2: RECOGNIZING JANUARY 9, 2025, AS "LAW ENFORCEMENT APPRECIATION DAY" IN DELAWARE

This Senate Concurrent Resolution designates January 9, 2025, as "Law Enforcement Appreciation Day" in Delaware. It symbolically honors Delaware law enforcement officers for their service without creating new policies, requirements, or funding. The resolution expresses legislative gratitude for officers' dedication to community safety and public protection. As a ceremonial measure, it has no direct legal or financial impact on residents or agencies.
Dave Wilson (R) Frank Cooke (D) Tim Dukes (R) Bryan Shupe (R) Dave Sokola (D)
passed both · Delaware · Senate Jan 16, 2025

SCR 3: HONORING THE LIFE AND WORK OF DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. ON THE OCCASION OF “DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY".

This Senate Concurrent Resolution honors and recognizes the leadership, achievements, and sacrifices of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and urges all citizens of the First State to participate fittingly in the observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on January 20, 2025.
Ed Osienski (D) Dave Wilson (R) Frank Cooke (D) Tim Dukes (R) Bryan Shupe (R)
passed both · Delaware · Senate Jan 15, 2025

SCR 1: PROVIDING FOR A JOINT SESSION OF THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE PURPOSE OF ANNOUNCING THE VOTE FOR GOVERNOR AND LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

This Concurrent Resolution provides for a Joint Session of the Senate and the House of Representatives to be convened for the purpose of announcing the vote for Governor and Lieutenant Governor of the State of Delaware.
Ed Osienski (D) Tim Dukes (R) Dave Sokola (D) Stell Selby (D) Kerri Harris (D)
passed · Delaware · House Jan 14, 2025

HR 1: RELATING TO THE ELECTION OF THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

This resolution formally elects Melissa Minor-Brown as Speaker of the Delaware House of Representatives for the duration of the 153rd General Assembly. It directly affects Delaware's House leadership by establishing Minor-Brown in the role, with no policy changes or affected constituents beyond the legislative body itself. The bill is purely procedural, resolving the leadership position following the assembly's convening. It was introduced and passed by voice vote on January 14, 2025.
Ed Osienski (D) Tim Dukes (R) Kerri Harris (D) Bryan Townsend (D)
passed · Delaware · House Jan 14, 2025

HR 4: RELATING TO RULES OF PROCEDURE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE 153RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE FOR ETHICS VIOLATIONS.

HR 4 establishes procedural rules for handling ethics violations in Delaware's House of Representatives. It requires House members filing ethics complaints to submit written, sworn statements detailing specific alleged rule violations and supporting facts. The rules outline steps for the Ethics Committee, including confidential preliminary reviews, public disclosure timelines after formal complaints are issued, and structured disciplinary hearings. This bill directly affects House members accused of ethics breaches and the Ethics Committee responsible for investigating and adjudicating cases. It focuses solely on procedural mechanics, not on changing substantive ethics standards or outcomes.
Ed Osienski (D) Tim Dukes (R) Melissa Minor-Brown (D) Kerri Harris (D) Bryan Townsend (D)
passed · Delaware · House Jan 14, 2025

HR 3: RELATING TO THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE 153RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

HR 3 establishes the official operating rules for Delaware's House of Representatives during the 153rd General Assembly. It sets meeting schedules (Tues/Thurs at 2:00 PM), defines procedures for committee assignments, voting, and introduces updated rules for virtual meetings during emergencies. The bill directly affects House members, staff, and committee operations by standardizing internal processes like quorum requirements and remote participation. It does not create new public policies or impact citizens, focusing solely on the House's internal governance.
Ed Osienski (D) Tim Dukes (R) Melissa Minor-Brown (D) Kerri Harris (D) Bryan Townsend (D)
passed · Delaware · Senate Jan 14, 2025

SR 8: RELATING TO THE DELAWARE STATE SENATE RULES OF PROCEDURE FOR ETHICS VIOLATIONS.

This resolution establishes formal procedures for handling ethics complaints against Delaware State Senators. It creates step-by-step rules for the Senate Rules & Ethics Committee to process complaints, investigate alleged violations of legislative conduct rules, and conduct disciplinary hearings, while maintaining confidentiality until a committee report is issued. The rules directly affect senators who face ethics allegations and govern how the committee and full Senate will address such cases.
Dave Sokola (D) Stell Selby (D) Brian Pettyjohn (R) Tizzy Lockman (D) Bryan Townsend (D)
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