Delaware Bills

in committee · Delaware · House Apr 8, 2025

HB 109: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 9 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE FREQUENCY OF REASSESSMENT.

This Act requires that each county reassess the value of real property in the county at least once every 10 years instead of the current 5 year requirement.

Dave Wilson (R) Lyndon Yearick (R) Claire Snyder-Hall (D) Mike Smith (R) Kevin Hensley (R)

passed both · Delaware · House Apr 8, 2025

HCR 24: RECOGNIZING APRIL 2025 AS “AUTISM ACCEPTANCE AND INCLUSION MONTH” AND RECOGNIZING AUTISM DELAWARE’S SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE OF DELAWARE.

This House Concurrent Resolution recognizes April 2025 as “Autism Acceptance and Inclusion Month” and Autism Delaware's years of service to the people of Delaware.

passed both · Delaware · House Apr 8, 2025

HCR 23: RECOGNIZING APRIL 24, 2025, AS ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY OR "AKA DAY AT THE CAPITOL" IN DELAWARE.

HCR 23 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing April 24, 2025, as "AKA Day at the Capitol" in Delaware to honor Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. It has no policy impact or funding provisions - it is purely symbolic recognition of the sorority's annual event at the state Capitol. This resolution does not affect any laws, regulations, or individuals. It is a standard procedural gesture to acknowledge community organizations.

passed both · Delaware · Senate Apr 8, 2025

SCR 44: DESIGNATING APRIL 11, 2025, AS “NATIONAL PET DAY” IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

SCR 44 is a ceremonial resolution designating April 11, 2025, as "National Pet Day" within the State of Delaware. It does not create new laws or affect any individuals, organizations, or regulations. The resolution simply formally recognizes this date for awareness and celebration of pets through state proclamation. This is a symbolic gesture with no direct policy impact or enforcement mechanisms.

passed both · Delaware · Senate Apr 8, 2025

SCR 43: RECOGNIZING CHRISTIAN HOLY WEEK AND PASSOVER IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

SCR 43 is a ceremonial concurrent resolution recognizing Christian Holy Week and Passover as significant observances within Delaware. It does not create new laws or policies, nor does it directly affect any specific groups or individuals. The resolution formally acknowledges these religious events at the state level, aligning with Delaware's tradition of honoring diverse cultural and religious milestones. This is purely a symbolic gesture with no regulatory or financial impact.

passed both · Delaware · Senate Apr 8, 2025

SCR 45: RECOGNIZING THE WEEK OF APRIL 11 THROUGH APRIL 17, 2025 AS "BLACK MATERNAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK" IN DELAWARE.

SCR 45 is a symbolic resolution designating April 11-17, 2025, as "Black Maternal Health Awareness Week" in Delaware. It officially recognizes this period to raise public awareness about maternal health disparities affecting Black women in the state. The resolution does not create new laws, alter policies, or impose obligations; it serves solely as a formal acknowledgment of the issue. This is a procedural, non-binding gesture to highlight an important health equity concern.

in committee · Delaware · House Apr 8, 2025

HB 108: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 30 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO PERSONAL INCOME TAX MODIFICATIONS SUBTRACTED FROM FEDERAL ADJUSTED GROSS INCOME.

This bill increases Delaware's personal income tax exclusion for pension income from $12,500 to $25,000 annually. It directly affects Delaware residents who receive pension income, allowing them to exclude more of that income when calculating their state taxable income. The key provision doubles the amount of pension earnings that are exempt from state taxation. This change reduces the state tax burden for qualifying pensioners without altering other tax rates or brackets.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Delaware · Senate Apr 3, 2025

SB 85: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 11 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO VULNERABLE ADULTS.

This Act creates the criminal offense of endangering the welfare of a vulnerable adult. A person found guilty of endangering the welfare of a vulnerable adult is guilty of a class A misdemeanor. This Act requires a greater than majority vote for passage because § 28 of Article IV of the Delaware Constitution requires the affirmative vote of two-thirds of the members elected to each house of the General Assembly.

in committee · Delaware · Senate Apr 3, 2025

SB 84: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 3 AND TITLE 10 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL OPERATIONS.

This Act strengthens Delaware’s existing Right to Farm laws by expanding protections for agricultural operations against nuisance lawsuits. Specifically, this Act removes the current requirement that an agricultural operation have existed for 1 year or more in order to benefit from statutory protections against nuisance suits. Under this Act, an agricultural operation cannot be deemed a nuisance as long as it is operating in accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal requirements and is not being conducted in a negligent or improper manner. This protection cannot be used against a federal, state, or local agency that is enforcing air, water quality, or other environmental standards under federal, state, or local law. This Act also makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.

passed both · Delaware · Senate Mar 27, 2025

SCR 40: RECOGNIZING THE ROLE OF SCHOOL-BASED MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS IN DELAWARE SCHOOLS.

This Concurrent Resolution recognizes the important role of school-based mental health professionals because of the critical importance of school-based mental health professionals in supporting student mental and behavioral health, well-being, and learning.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

passed both · Delaware · Senate Mar 27, 2025

SCR 38: PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF APRIL 2025 AS “HEALTHCARE WORKPLACE VIOLENCE PREVENTION & AWARENESS MONTH" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

This resolution addresses the issue of workplace violence in healthcare, encourages preventive measures, promotes collaboration and support for healthcare workers, and proclaims the month of April 2025 as “Healthcare Workplace Violence Prevention & Awareness Month” in the State of Delaware.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Labor & Employment

passed both · Delaware · Senate Mar 27, 2025

SCR 37: DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF MARCH 2025 AS “MARCH FOR THE ARTS” IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

This Senate Concurrent Resolution designates the Month of March 2025 as “March for the Arts” in Delaware to recognize the critical role that the arts play in providing a well-rounded education for Delaware’s youth and Delaware’s economy.

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