Rep. Ron Gray

Primary HB 307

Signed into law · Delaware House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT TO AMEND THE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF SOUTH BETHANY RELATING TO MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS AND ORGANIZATION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL.

This Act amends the Town of South Bethany Charter to provide the correct citation to charter provisions relating to residency. Additionally, the Council organizational meeting will be within 30 days after the election of members instead of being the first Saturday after the elections.

Signed into law Jun 14, 2022 0 co-sponsors

Co-sponsor HB 470

In committee · Delaware House · Co-sponsor

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 30 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO REALTY TRANSFER TAXES AND THE DELAWARE LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION TRUST FUND.

This bill increases the annual funding to the Delaware Land and Water Conservation Trust to adjust for inflation. These funding amounts have not been adjusted since 2001. The increase in funding also accommodates increased real estate costs, especially in coastal areas. This bill also allows the Open Space Program to access up to 7.5% of the Endowment fund’s 5-year rolling average, up from 5% to supplement purchases beyond the appropriated funds and to augment Program activities in years when the program is not fully funded.

In committee Jun 9, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 248

In committee · Delaware Senate · Co-sponsor

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 9 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO COUNTIES, COUNTY TAXES, AND TAXATION OF STRUCTURES USED FOR AGRICULTURAL, HORTICULTURAL, OR FOREST USE

This bill excludes structures used for agricultural, horticultural, or forest use from valuation, assessment, and taxation of property.

In committee Jun 7, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 445

In committee · Delaware House · Co-sponsor

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 30 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO LOWERING CERTAIN TAX RATES.

This Act's purpose is to spur economic growth in Delaware and create new jobs by giving a portion of the State's revenue surplus back to the taxpayers. Specifically, this Act cuts the gross receipts tax by 50%.

In committee Jun 2, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary HB 332

In committee · Delaware House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 19 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE DELAWARE CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION ACT AND DECREASING THE CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION FEE FOR CERTAIN CONTRACTORS.

This Act decreases the Contractor Registration Fee for contractors who do not have a state contract and have 10 or less employees from $200 per year to $100 per year.

In committee May 19, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor HB 101

Passed · Delaware House · Co-sponsor

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE BY PROVIDING FOR THE DESIGNATION OF THE OFFICIAL REPTILE OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

This Act designates the Green Turtle (Chelonia mydas) as the official State Reptile for the State of Delaware. This act shall expire 1 year after its enactment into law.

Passed May 17, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary HCR 57

Passed · Delaware House · Lead sponsor

RECOGNIZING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF AUTHORIZATION OF THE DELAWARE PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS' ACT AND FORMATION OF THE DELAWARE ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS.

This resolution recognizes the 50th anniversary of the Delaware Professional Engineers' Act and formation of the Delaware Association of Professional Engineers.

Passed May 12, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SCR 104

Passed · Delaware Senate · Co-sponsor

RECOGNIZING MAY 12, 2022, AS DELAWARE LOCAL GOVERNMENT DAY IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

This Senate Concurrent Resolution recognizes May 12, 2022, as Delaware Local Government Day in the State of Delaware.

Passed May 12, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SCR 101

Passed · Delaware Senate · Co-sponsor

HONORING USO DELAWARE FOR ITS IMPORTANT AND INSPIRING WORK SUPPORTING MILITARY MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES.

This resolution honors USO Delaware for their important and inspiring work supporting military members and their families.

Passed May 10, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 410

In committee · Delaware House · Co-sponsor

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 30 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO A CHILD CARE EMPLOYEE TAX CREDIT.

This Act does all of the following: (1) Creates a refundable tax credit for certain individuals who are self-employed in the operation of or employed by a child care or family care center to provide care or education to children. The amount of the refundable tax credit varies based on the educational attainment of the child care employee. (2) Indexes the increases in the amount of the refundable tax credit to the Consumer Price Index. (3) Requires the Department of Education to report annually to the General Assembly, Governor, and Delaware Early Childhood Council on the usage of this tax credit. (4) Requires the Joint Legislative Oversight and Sunset Committee to review this Act in fiscal year 2029 to determine if there is a genuine need for the continuation of this Act and if this Act is satisfactorily and effectively meeting the need.

In committee May 10, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track