Rep. Val Longhurst

Primary SB 201

In committee · Delaware Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 30 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO EXCLUSION OF MILITARY PENSIONS FROM TAXABLE INCOME.

Of the 41 states with a state income tax, 27 states fully exempt military retirement pay from state income taxes and 12 states partially exempt military retirement pay. In 2022, Delaware increased the pension exclusion for military pensioners under 60 to $12,500. This Act phases in, over 3 years, an increased exemption for military pensions from state income taxation, regardless of age, so that in taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2026, the exemption will be $25,000 for all military pensioners.

In committee Feb 29, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 91

Signed into law · Delaware House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 11 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO OFFENSES INVOLVING PROPERTY.

This Act creates a new offense of Aggravated Criminal Mischief with enhanced penalties (class D felony) applicable when an individual knowingly damages or tampers with critical utility infrastructure intending to disrupt utility services. In recent years, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the FBI have issued repeated warnings about domestic terrorists and extremist groups targeting critical utility infrastructure. Bulletins issued through DHS’ National Terrorism Advisory System in 2022 warned of a heightened threat environment based, in part, on “continued calls for violence directed at U.S. critical infrastructure.” Physical and computerized attacks on electric utility equipment have reached a 10-year high in 2022. Recent attacks in Washington and North Carolina have caused substantial outages and damage to the power grids in both states.

Signed into law Feb 28, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary SCR 115

Passed · Delaware Senate · Lead sponsor

EXTENDING THE REPORTING DATE OF THE DELAWARE INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION ("DIAA") TASK FORCE.

This concurrent resolution extends the due date of the findings and recommendations report of the Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association Task Force from March 1, 2024, to April 30, 2024.

Passed Jan 25, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 225

In committee · Delaware Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE EXPENSE OF THE STATE GOVERNMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2025; SPECIFYING CERTAIN PROCEDURES, CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONS FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF SUCH FUNDS; AND AMENDING CERTAIN PERTINENT STATUTORY PROVISIONS.

This Bill is the Fiscal Year 2025 Appropriations Act.

In committee Jan 25, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 226

In committee · Delaware Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT MAKING A ONE-TIME SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2025 TO THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET.

This Act appropriates $91,776,567 to provide one-time funded projects through the Office of Management and Budget.

In committee Jan 25, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 325

In committee · Delaware House · Lead sponsor

A BOND AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ACT OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE AND CERTAIN OF ITS AUTHORITIES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2025; AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF THE STATE; APPROPRIATING FUNDS FROM THE TRANSPORTATION TRUST FUND; AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF REVENUE BONDS OF THE DELAWARE TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY; APPROPRIATING SPECIAL FUNDS OF THE DELAWARE TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY; APPROPRIATING GENERAL FUNDS OF THE STATE; REPROGRAMMING CERTAIN FUNDS OF THE STATE; SPECIFYING CERTAIN PROCEDURES, CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONS FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF SUCH FUNDS; AND AMENDING CERTAIN STATUTORY PROVISIONS.

This Bill is the Fiscal Year 2025 Bond and Capital Improvements Act.

In committee Jan 25, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 113

Passed · Delaware Senate · Lead sponsor

HONORING THE LEADERSHIP AND ACHIEVEMENTS OF AFRICAN AMERICANS AND URGING THE CELEBRATION OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH.

This Concurrent Resolution honors and recognizes the leadership and achievements of African Americans and urges the celebration of Black History Month.

Passed Jan 25, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HCR 83

Passed · Delaware House · Lead sponsor

DESIGNATING THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 11 - 17, 2024 AS “CHILDREN OF ALCOHOLICS WEEK”.

This concurrent resolution designates the week of February 11-17, 2024, as “Children of Alcoholics Week” and calls upon Delawareans to break the silence and talk to their family and friends about alcoholism.

Passed Jan 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HCR 82

Passed · Delaware House · Lead sponsor

DESIGNATING JANUARY 21-27, 2024 AS CERTIFIED REGISTERED NURSE ANESTHETISTS' WEEK IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

This concurrent resolution designates January 21-27, 2024 as Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists' (CRNA) Week in the State of Delaware.

Passed Jan 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 110

Passed · Delaware Senate · Lead sponsor

DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2024 AS “CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION MONTH” IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

This concurrent resolution designates February 2024 as “Career and Technical Education Month” in the State of Delaware to urge all citizens to become familiar with the services and benefits offered by the career and technical education programs in their communities, and to support and participate in these programs to enhance their individual skills and productivity.

Passed Jan 23, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track