Rep. Kerri Harris

Maddy summaryThis House Concurrent Resolution (HCR 5) designates January 23, 2025, as "Maternal Health Awareness Day" in Delaware. It is a symbolic resolution raising public and professional awareness about maternal health issues, including preventable pregnancy-related deaths and racial disparities. The resolution does not create new laws, funding, or programs - it simply establishes a designated day to highlight existing initiatives like maternal safety bundles and doulas, and to encourage future efforts in maternal care. The bill affects Delaware residents generally by promoting awareness of maternal health challenges.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Concurrent Resolution designates January 9, 2025, as "Law Enforcement Appreciation Day" in Delaware. It symbolically honors Delaware law enforcement officers for their service without creating new policies, requirements, or funding. The resolution expresses legislative gratitude for officers' dedication to community safety and public protection. As a ceremonial measure, it has no direct legal or financial impact on residents or agencies.

This Senate Concurrent Resolution honors and recognizes the leadership, achievements, and sacrifices of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and urges all citizens of the First State to participate fittingly in the observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on January 20, 2025.

Maddy summarySB 30 authorizes Delaware to issue general obligation bonds and revenue bonds for transportation and capital projects during fiscal year 2026. It appropriates funds from the Transportation Trust Fund and state general funds, reallocates existing funds, and sets spending rules for infrastructure improvements like roads and bridges. The bill directly affects Delaware taxpayers (through bond financing) and state agencies managing transportation infrastructure, such as the Delaware Transportation Authority. It does not create new policies but provides the financial mechanism to fund existing capital projects.

Maddy summaryHB 100 allocates state funding for government operations during the 2025-2026 fiscal year, covering agency budgets and setting spending rules for state departments. It establishes procedures for how funds can be used, including specific limitations on expenditures, and updates related state laws to align with these funding allocations. This bill directly affects all state agencies receiving funding under the 2026 budget.

Maddy summaryHB 101 allocates $17.56 million as a one-time supplemental appropriation to the Office of Management and Budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. This funding is designated for specific, existing projects managed through the Office of Management and Budget, not for new programs. The bill directly affects the Office of Management and Budget, which will distribute these funds to designated state projects. It is a procedural budget measure, pending action by the Appropriations Committee after its January 15, 2025, introduction.

This Concurrent Resolution provides for a Joint Session of the Senate and the House of Representatives to be convened for the purpose of announcing the vote for Governor and Lieutenant Governor of the State of Delaware.

This Resolution designates Sheri J. Knott as Bill Clerk of the House of Representatives and Dolores Michels as Assistant Bill Clerk of the House of Representatives to serve at the pleasure of the House of Representatives.

Maddy summaryThis resolution formally elects Melissa Minor-Brown as Speaker of the Delaware House of Representatives for the duration of the 153rd General Assembly. It directly affects Delaware's House leadership by establishing Minor-Brown in the role, with no policy changes or affected constituents beyond the legislative body itself. The bill is purely procedural, resolving the leadership position following the assembly's convening. It was introduced and passed by voice vote on January 14, 2025.

This Resolution designates Richard L. Puffer as Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives and Dolores Michels as Assistant Chief Clerk of the House of Representative to serve at the pleasure of the House of Representatives.