Delaware Bills

passed both · Delaware · Senate Jun 29, 2023

SCR 98: RECOGNIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF COMPASSIONATE RELEASE AND MAKING A COMMITMENT TO CONSIDER MODIFICATIONS TO DELAWARE'S EARLY RELEASE FRAMEWORK FOR INCARCERATED PEOPLE.

This resolution recognizes that the compassionate release of incarcerated people—such as elderly individuals experiencing infirmities, in addition to individuals in terminal or severe medical circumstances—can promote individual and community-wide justice while preserving public safety and realizing fiscal efficiencies. The resolution acknowledges the merit of immediately considering early release of all statutorily eligible incarcerated persons and commutation for individuals who would be eligible if Delaware were to have a stronger model of compassionate release, encourages all stakeholders involved in such consideration to assist, and pledges that the General Assembly will explore and consider potential modifications to Delaware’s early-release framework.

passed both · Delaware · Senate Jun 29, 2023

SCR 97: DESIGNATING OCTOBER 12, 2023, AS "NATIONAL FARMER'S DAY" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

This Senate Concurrent Resolution designates October 12, 2023, at "National Farmer's Day" in the State of Delaware.

passed both · Delaware · Senate Jun 29, 2023

SCR 99: CREATING THE "VICTIMS' BILL OF RIGHTS COMMITTEE."

This Concurrent Resolution creates the Victims' Bill of Rights Committee to study and make findings and recommendations regarding the Victims' Bill of Rights.

passed both · Delaware · House Jun 29, 2023

HCR 68: REQUESTING THE COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES CONFER AND PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR IMPROVING ACCESSIBLE PARKING INFRASTRUCTURE, ENFORCEMENT, AND COMPLIANCE TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

This resolution asks representatives from New Castle County, Kent County, Sussex County, and the League of Local governments to convene to provide recommendations for improving accessible parking enforcement, compliance, signage, and uniformity in the State of Delaware.

passed · Delaware · Senate Jun 29, 2023

SCR 82: RECOGNIZING OCTOBER 18, 2023, AS "FINANCIAL AID DAY" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

This resolution recognizes October 18, 2023, as "Financial Aid Day" in Delaware.

passed · Delaware · House Jun 29, 2023

HR 19: RECOGNIZING THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2023 AS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH.

This resolution recognizes the month of October 2023 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

passed both · Delaware · Senate Jun 29, 2023

SCR 65: RECOGNIZING JULY 27, 2023, AS "BLACK WOMEN’S EQUAL PAY DAY” IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

This resolution recognizes July 27, 2023, as "Black Women's Equal Pay Day" in the State of Delaware and encourages all Delawareans to join in recognizing the contributions Black women have made in every aspect of life, and the sacrifices they have made to champion equality.

passed · Delaware · House Jun 29, 2023

HR 20: RECOGNIZING JUNE 29, 2023, AS "STAFF APPRECIATION DAY" IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

This Resolution recognizes Thursday, June 29, 2023, as “Staff Appreciation Day” in the House of Representatives.

passed both · Delaware · Senate Jun 29, 2023

SCR 81: RECOGNIZING AUGUST 26, 2023, AS "WOMEN’S EQUALITY DAY” IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

This resolution recognizes August 26, 2023, as "Women's Equality Day" in Delaware.

passed both · Delaware · House Jun 29, 2023

HCR 66: COMMEMORATING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE NATIONAL WILD TURKEY FEDERATION.

This Resolution recognizes and commemorates the 50th anniversary of the National Wild Turkey Federation and acknowledges its significant contributions to wildlife management, habitat conservation, and outdoor traditions in the State of Delaware.

passed both · Delaware · House Jun 29, 2023

HCR 61: TO SUPPORT THE COUNTIES OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE IN THEIR EFFORT TO RESEARCH AND STUDY THE NEEDS AND FINANCES OF THE VOLUNTEER FIRE SERVICES AND PAID AMBULANCE ENTITIES OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

This resolution encourages support for the counties of this State in their effort to research and study the needs and finances of the volunteer fire services and paid ambulance entities of the State of Delaware.

passed · Delaware · House Jun 28, 2023

HB 119: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 21 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO RULES OF THE ROAD.

Delaware is one of five states that does not have an open container law, which is in direct violation of federal regulations. This Bill bans open containers of alcoholic beverages in motor vehicles and provides a civil penalty for an offense. A violation of this section would not be entered on an individual’s driving record.

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