Rep. Pete Schwartzkopf

Primary HCR 19

Passed · Delaware House · Lead sponsor

RECOGNIZING THE EASTERSEALS/CAI VOLLEYBALL CHALLENGE AND THE VOLLEYBALL AMBASSADOR, CAROLYN JERZAK IN THE 17TH YEAR OF DEMOCRAT AND REPUBLICAN TEAM PARTICIPATION.

This resolution recognizes the Easterseals/CAI Volleyball Challenge occurring March 25 at William Penn High School and March 26 at Delaware State University, an event that raises funds for an organization providing services and support to Delawareans with disabilities and senior citizens and their families.

Passed Mar 16, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 90

In committee · Delaware House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 6 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO MEDICAL DEBT.

This Act requires large health-care facilities to provide information to uninsured patients regarding eligibility and the application process for medical assistance. Information must be provided at the time of service or prior to discharge, and again with each billing statement. When patients receive emergency care, information must be provided within 5 days of discharge. This Act becomes effective 1 year from the date of its enactment or when final regulations are adopted by the Secretary, whichever occurs first.

In committee Mar 16, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 64

In committee · Delaware House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO HEALTH CARE INSURANCE AND RETIREMENT BENEFITS.

This bill authorizes coverage for the spouse of a survivor who qualified to receive a deceased pensioner's retirement benefits prior to May 15, 2012.

In committee Mar 15, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 12

Passed · Delaware Senate · Lead sponsor

DECLARING GUN VIOLENCE A PUBLIC HEALTH CRISIS.

This Senate Concurrent Resolution declares that gun violence is a public health crisis, that ending the gun violence devastating Delaware is a policy priority, and supporting policy and legislative solutions that will make schools safe, confront armed hate and extremism, prevent suicide, and center and support survivors of gun violence.

Passed Mar 14, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HCR 16

Passed · Delaware House · Lead sponsor

DIRECTING THE DELAWARE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ISSUE A REPORT ANALYZING THE BENEFITS OF VIRTUAL LEARNING IN A POST-COVID LEARNING ENVIRONMENT.

This Concurrent Resolution directs the Department of Education to issue a report assessing the advantages and disadvantages of virtual learning for kindergarten through grade 12 students in a post-COVID learning environment, to include a review of all current virtual learning options in the State.

Passed Mar 14, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 11

Passed · Delaware Senate · Lead sponsor

RECOGNIZING MARCH 18, 2023 AS NATIONAL PUBLIC DEFENSE DAY.

This Resolution recognizes March 18, 2023, as National Public Defense Day.

Passed Mar 14, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HCR 11

Passed · Delaware House · Lead sponsor

RECOGNIZING MARCH 2023 AS SOCIAL WORK MONTH IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

This Resolution recognizes the pertinent work of social workers throughout Delaware and the entire country, encourages the creation and expansion of Social Work programs, and recognizes March 2023 as Social Work Month in the State of Delaware.

Passed Mar 9, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 11

Passed · Delaware Senate · Lead sponsor

URGING OUR FEDERAL DELEGATION TO SUPPORT LEGISLATION TO DESCHEDULE MARIJUANA.

This Senate Resolution urges our federal delegation to support legislation to deschedule marijuana.

Passed Mar 9, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HCR 14

Passed · Delaware House · Lead sponsor

RECOGNIZING MARCH 10TH AS “HARRIET TUBMAN DAY”.

This Concurrent Resolution recognizes March 10th as "Harriet Tubman Day".

Passed Mar 9, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 58

In committee · Delaware Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO THE REMOVAL OF COPAY REQUIREMENTS FOR DELAWARE FAMILIES IN NEED.

Since the COVID-19 public health emergency, the Department has not charged copays for Delaware Families earning up to 200% of the federal poverty level and has reimbursed purchase of care providers for 15 absent days per child per month. These practices have been successful in stabilizing families and providing early learning programs for Delaware's needy families and children.

In committee Mar 8, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track