Rep. Frank Cooke

This Act expands the statute for obtaining criminal background checks from just employees and contractors within the Department of Labor, Division of Unemployment Insurance who have access to federal tax information, to all new hires, transfers, promotions, contractors, subcontractors, and volunteers of the following departments, divisions, and offices: (1) Division of Unemployment Insurance; (2) Division of Paid Leave; (3) IT staff of the Department of Labor; (4) Individuals with access to the Workers’ Compensation Second Injury Fund within the Division of Industrial Affairs; and (5) Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors within the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation who work one-on-one with vulnerable clients. This Act also allows the Delaware State Bureau of Identification to provide criminal history record information that arises after the date the background check is completed, known as rap back, and requires current employees of various divisions and positions within the Department of Labor to submit fingerprints so the Department may be notified if an employee’s criminal history record information changes. Finally, this Act moves the background check provision contained in Chapter 33 to Chapter 1 of Title 19, given its broader scope.

Currently, the microbrewery statute permits a business to own 1 microbrewery and up to 2 brewpubs (a microbrewery that also has a restaurant as part of its business). This legislation would permit a microbrewery to choose to operate either 2 brewpubs or 1 additional microbrewery and 1 brewpub, under common ownership. The total number of licenses the business could hold remains 3, but it allows the business to choose 2 microbreweries and 1 brewpub, or 1 microbrewery and 2 brewpubs. A microbrewery can also choose to operate just one establishment.

This bill will improve customer service by extending the due date on toll violations from the thirty-first day to the sixty-first day, after the date the violation is transmitted. This bill amends the administrative fee by stating that the fee may be "up to" $25.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Concurrent Resolution (SCR 112) designates October 28, 2025, as "National First Responders Day" within Delaware. It is a ceremonial measure with no associated policy changes or funding, solely intended to recognize first responders. The resolution directly affects Delaware residents by establishing an official state observance day. It does not alter any laws, regulations, or services for first responders. The bill serves only to formally acknowledge their work on this specific date.

This House Concurrent Resolution recognizes September 24, 2025, as Firefighter Suicide Awareness Day, September 25, 2025, as Emergency Medical Services Suicide Awareness Day, September 26, 2025, as Law Enforcement Suicide Awareness Day and September 27, 2025, as 911 Telecommunications Suicide Awareness Day, in Delaware.

Maddy summarySCR 99 designates June 12, 2025, as "Women Veterans Recognition Day" in Delaware through a symbolic resolution. This Senate Concurrent Resolution does not create new laws or provide funding; it solely serves to honor women veterans publicly. The bill directly affects Delaware residents by designating a specific day for recognition, though it has no direct legal or financial impact on veterans. It is a ceremonial measure to acknowledge the service of women veterans within the state.

This Concurrent Resolution commends the 2025 Delaware Behavioral Health Professional of the Year, Jaclyn Durant and all of the District/Charter Network Behavioral Health Professionals of the Year.

Maddy summaryHCR 55 is a ceremonial resolution formally recognizing the U.S. Navy's 250th anniversary on October 13, 2025. It does not create new laws or affect any individuals, organizations, or policies - it serves solely as a symbolic gesture of appreciation by the state legislature. The resolution is a standard commemorative measure with no substantive policy impact.

Maddy summaryThis Concurrent Resolution (HCR 42) formally commemorates the United States Marine Corps' 250th birthday on November 10, 2025. It is a symbolic gesture expressing legislative recognition of the Marine Corps' history and service, with no direct impact on policy, funding, or regulations for any individuals or entities. The resolution serves solely to honor the occasion through a formal statement by the legislature.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Concurrent Resolution (SCR 88) is a ceremonial gesture expressing formal praise to the Class of 2024 Eagle Scouts in Scouting America. It directly recognizes Scouts who achieved Eagle Scout, the highest rank in Scouting America, without creating any new laws or affecting policies. The resolution serves solely as a symbolic acknowledgment of their accomplishment.