Rep. Harvey R. Kenton

Co-sponsor HB 281

Signed into law · Delaware House · Co-sponsor

AN ACT MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR CERTAIN GRANTS-IN-AID FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2018; SPECIFYING CERTAIN PROCEDURES, CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONS FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF SUCH FUNDS.

This Act provides supplementary appropriations to certain Grants-in-Aid for Fiscal Year 2018. Section 1 – Government Units and Senior Center $18,608,587 Section 2 – One-Times and Community Agencies $13,684,001 Section 3 – Fire Companies $4,712,084 Section 4 – Veterans Organizations $244,233 GRAND TOTAL $37,248,905

Signed into law Jul 3, 2017 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HB 16

Signed into law · Delaware House · Co-sponsor

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 30 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE ESTATE TAX.

This bill will sunset the Delaware Estate Tax on December 31, 2017.

Signed into law Jul 2, 2017 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HR 19

Introduced · Delaware House · Co-sponsor

RECOMMENDING THE JOINT FINANCE COMMITTEE MAKE DESIGNATED CHANGES TO THE STATE OPERATING BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018.

Recommending the Joint Finance Committee make designated changes to the state operating budget for Fiscal Year 2018 to provide appropriate funds to finance the FY 2018 Grants-in-Aid Bill.

Introduced Jul 2, 2017 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HCR 50

Passed · Delaware House · Co-sponsor

RECOGNIZING NOVEMBER 2017 AS "NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH" IN DELAWARE.

This resolution recognizes November 2017 as “Native American Heritage Month” in Delaware.

Passed Jul 1, 2017 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 273

Introduced · Delaware House · Co-sponsor

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 7 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO FUNDS OF THE REGIONAL GREENHOUSE GAS INITIATIVE.

This Act will direct the first $8 million in auction proceeds received from the sale of emission allowances through the regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative and CO2 Emission Trading Program to be directed to the General Fund for the fiscal year 2018. The balance of the funds will be directed to the Secretary of the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control to be directed for the public benefit in accordance with the goals and purposes of this initiative.

Introduced Jun 30, 2017 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 272

Introduced · Delaware House · Co-sponsor

AN ACT MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR CERTAIN GRANTS-IN-AID FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2018 SPECIFYING CERTAIN PROCEDURES, CONDITIONS, AND LIMITATIONS FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF SUCH FUNDS.

This Act provides supplementary appropriations to certain Grants-in-Aid for Fiscal Year 2018. Section 1 - Government Units and Senior Centers $18,582.949 Section 2 - One-Times and Community Agencies $12,886,495 Section 3 - Fire Companies $ 4,711,925 Section 4 - Veterans Organizations $ 244,230 GRAND TOTAL $36,425,599

Introduced Jun 30, 2017 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HCR 49

In committee · Delaware House · Co-sponsor

ESTABLISHING THE MEDICAID COST EFFICIENCY TASK FORCE TO STUDY AND MAKE FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING DELAWARE'S MEDICAID PROGRAM.

This concurrent resolution establishes the Medicaid Cost Efficiency Task Force to study and make findings and recommendations regarding Delaware’s Medicaid program.

In committee Jun 29, 2017 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 89

Passed · Delaware House · Co-sponsor

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

Section 1 of this bill moves the date of primary elections for statewide office, county office, and municipal office to the fourth Tuesday in April, which is the date of the presidential primary (in presidential election years). The dates for submitting and withdrawing notification of candidacy have been adjusted accordingly. Section 2 of the bill changes the deadline for a minor political party selecting its candidate at the party’s convention. Section 3 of the bill changes the deadline for filing certificates of nomination from September 1st to April 1st. Section 4 changes the “closed” period in which a voter is not allowed to change his or her political affiliation to match the 60-day limit in 15 Del. C. § 3189 for presidential primaries.

Passed Jun 29, 2017 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 266

In committee · Delaware House · Co-sponsor

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLES 22 AND 9 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO ENTERPRISE ZONES.

This act allows Sussex County government to create Enterprise Zones within the unincorporated areas of Sussex County. The act also allows any municipality, a portion of which is located in Sussex County, to create Enterprise Zones..

In committee Jun 29, 2017 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HCR 43

Passed · Delaware House · Co-sponsor

RECOGNIZING JUNE 19, 2017, AS "JUNETEENTH INDEPENDENCE DAY" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

This resolution proclaims June 19, 2017, as Juneteenth Independence Day in Delaware and encourages the people of Delaware to reflect upon the significant roles and many contributions of African Americans and to celebrate this day with appropriate activities and events.

Passed Jun 20, 2017 1 co-sponsor Track