Rep. Pete Schwartzkopf

Primary HB 125

Signed into law · Delaware House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 4 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO CRAFT ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES.

This bill is intended to facilitate the growth and expansion of Delaware licensed craft alcoholic beverage companies within the State by permitting them to continue to grow and expand in an increasingly competitive environment. This bill does not change the position of craft alcoholic beverage companies in the traditional “three-tier” system.

Signed into law May 22, 2019 0 co-sponsors

Primary SCR 43

Passed · Delaware Senate · Lead sponsor

DESIGNATING THE WEEK OF MAY 19-25, 2019 AS "LYME DISEASE AWARENESS WEEK" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

This concurrent resolution designates the week May 19-25, 2019 as "Lyme Disease Awareness Week" in Delaware.

Passed May 16, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HCR 38

Passed · Delaware House · Lead sponsor

COMMENDING THE NOMINEES AND RECIPIENTS OF THE 2019 DELAWARE GOVERNOR’S AWARDS: RECOGNIZING STATE EMPLOYEE INDIVIDUALS, TEAMS, AND HEROES.

This concurrent resolution commends the nominees and recipients for the 2019 Delaware Governor’s Awards: Recognizing State Employee Individuals, Teams, and Heroes.

Passed May 16, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor HB 39

In committee · Delaware House · Co-sponsor

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 15 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO ELECTIONS.

This bill provides for election day registration for presidential primary, primary, special, and general elections whereas currently the deadline is the fourth Saturday prior to the date of the election. Moreover, same day registration at polling places will be permitted with submission of valid government issued identification or other generally accepted proof of identification.

In committee May 2, 2019 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SCR 25

Passed · Delaware Senate · Lead sponsor

HONORING THE DELAWARE BIOTECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE AND THE DELAWARE BIOSCIENCE CENTER FOR ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY (BIOSCIENCE CAT) FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING EFFORTS TO STRENGTHEN DELAWARE’S ECONOMY THROUGH THE SUPPORT OF ACADEMIC-INDUSTRIAL LIFE SCIENCE RESEARCH COLLABORATIONS.

This Senate Concurrent Resolution commends the Delaware Biotechnology Institute and the Delaware Bioscience Center for Advanced Technology (Bioscience CAT) for their outstanding efforts to strengthen Delaware’s economy through the support of academic-industrial life science research collaborations and to enrich the lives of Delaware’s young people by providing them with opportunities to observe and pursue scientific research.

Passed Apr 18, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SCR 39

Passed · Delaware Senate · Co-sponsor

COMMENDING THE DELAWARE STATE DENTAL SOCIETY ON THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF ITS 16TH ANNUAL “GIVE KIDS A SMILE” PROGRAM AND RECOGNIZING ITS CONTINUING EFFORTS.

This Senate Concurrent Resolution commends the Delaware State Dental Society on the success of its 16th annual “Give Kids a Smile” program and recognizes its continuing efforts to improve the dental health of Delaware’s children.

Passed Apr 18, 2019 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SCR 32

Passed · Delaware Senate · Co-sponsor

RECOGNIZING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF EASTERSEALS, A LEADING ADVOCATE AND SERVICE PROVIDER FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES, VETERANS, OLDER ADULTS, CAREGIVERS AND THEIR FAMILIES.

This Senate Concurrent Resolution commemorates, on April 22, 2019, the 100th Anniversary of Easterseals, a leading advocate and service provider for children and adults with disabilities, veterans, older adults, caregivers and their families. The resolution further directs that the cupola atop Legislative Hall shall be lighted on the evening of April 22, 2019 with an orange light in honor of the Easterseals’ 100th Anniversary.

Passed Apr 18, 2019 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary HCR 30

Passed · Delaware House · Lead sponsor

HONORING THE CAREER AND LIFE OF MICHAEL E. BUSCH, MARYLAND SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE.

This Resolution honors the career and life of Michael E. Busch, Maryland Speaker of the House.

Passed Apr 11, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 34

Passed · Delaware Senate · Lead sponsor

RECOGNIZING THE MONTH OF APRIL 2019 AS "NATIONAL DONATE LIFE MONTH" IN DELAWARE.

This resolution supports designating the month of April 2019 as "National Donate Life Month" in the State of Delaware, thereby recognizing and acknowledging the generosity of donors who have donated organ, eye, and tissue and their families, as well as supporting and encouraging all Delawareans to become designated organ, eye, and tissue donors.

Passed Apr 11, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor HCR 21

Passed · Delaware House · Co-sponsor

RECOGNIZING THE ONE HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE 19TH AMENDMENT.

This resolution celebrates Delaware's observance of the centennial of the passage and ratification of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States providing for women’s suffrage. It further calls on the Delaware Heritage Commission to organize meaningful events and exhibits to honor the 100th anniversary and establish a subcommittee to plan a parade commemorating the occasion.

Passed Mar 28, 2019 1 co-sponsor Track