Rep. Val Longhurst

Primary SCR 166

Passed · Delaware Senate · Lead sponsor

MARKING MAY 17, 2024, AS THE 70TH ANNIVERSARY OF BROWN V. BOARD OF EDUCATION OF TOPEKA, AND COMMEMORATING DELAWARE’S PART IN THAT LANDMARK CASE.

This resolution marks May 17, 2024, as the 70th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark decision in the Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka case and honors the courage and fortitude of all who sparked the action leading to the Bulah v. Gebhart and Belton v. Gebhart cases in Delaware. It also recognizes that the work against institutional racism must be continued by all Delawareans.

Passed May 16, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 272

Passed · Delaware House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 6 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO VETERANS' BENEFITS AND TRADE PRACTICES.

This act regulates persons who receive compensation for advising or assisting with veterans' benefits earned by serving our nation in the military. This bill would not prohibit persons or business entities from receiving compensation for advice to Veterans that is unrelated to veteran claims or services available to veterans from the V.A. or its accredited agencies. Investment, insurance, banking, and other advice or services not provided by the V.A., or its accredited agencies may be obtained by veterans and fees charged for such services.

Passed May 16, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 161

Passed · Delaware Senate · Lead sponsor

DESIGNATING THE WEEK OF MAY 13-17, 2024, AS "CHARTER SCHOOLS WEEK" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

This Senate Concurrent Resolution designates the week of May 13-17, 2024, as "Charter Schools Week" in the State of Delaware and commends Delaware's public charter schools for their efforts in educating Delaware students.

Passed May 16, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HCR 132

Passed · Delaware House · Lead sponsor

RECOGNIZING MAY 18, 2024, AS "ARMED FORCES DAY".

Maddy summaryThis bill is a ceremonial resolution that designates May 18, 2024, as Armed Forces Day in Delaware. It does not create new laws, change policies, or affect any specific groups of people beyond honoring military service members. The measure simply acknowledges the date to recognize the contributions of past and present armed forces personnel.

Passed May 15, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HCR 126

Passed · Delaware House · Lead sponsor

RECOGNIZING THE MONTH OF MAY 2024 AS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates May 2024 as Mental Health Awareness Month in Delaware to highlight the importance of mental well-being across all age groups. It calls on citizens and government agencies to increase awareness and support for mental health resources, citing statistics on the prevalence of mental illness and the impact of the pandemic. The resolution also references recent legislative efforts to fund mental health counselors in schools, emphasizing the need for early identification and treatment of mental health conditions.

Passed May 15, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HCR 130

Passed · Delaware House · Lead sponsor

RECOGNIZING THE MONTH OF MAY AS THE ANNIVERSARY OF THE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT PROGRAM.

This Concurrent resolution recognizes the Success of the Downtown Development District (“DDD”) Program on the tenth anniversary of its establishment.

Passed May 14, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 155

Passed · Delaware Senate · Lead sponsor

RECOGNIZING MAY 9, 2024, AS DELAWARE LOCAL GOVERNMENT DAY IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

This Senate Concurrent Resolution recognizes May 9, 2024, as Delaware Local Government Day in the State of Delaware.

Passed May 9, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 276

Signed into law · Delaware Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT TO RENAME THE NEWARK REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION CENTER IN HONOR OF UNITED STATES SENATOR THOMAS R. CARPER.

This bill names the Newark Regional Transportation Center after United States Senator Thomas R. Carper.

Signed into law May 7, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary HCR 123

Passed · Delaware House · Lead sponsor

RECOGNIZING MAY 7, 2024, AS “DELTA DAY AT THE DELAWARE CAPITAL”.

This Concurrent Resolution recognizes the contributions of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. chapters in the State of Delaware and declares May 7, 2024, to be “Delta Day at the Delaware Capital”.

Passed May 7, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HCR 124

Passed · Delaware House · Lead sponsor

DESIGNATING THE WEEK OF MAY 6-12 AS "NATIONAL NURSES WEEK" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

This resolution designates May 6-12 as "National Nurses Week" in Delaware.

Passed May 7, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track