Sen. Brian Pettyjohn

Maddy summaryThis bill formally recognizes June 6, 2024, as the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings in Normandy during World War II. It directly affects the state of Delaware by officially designating this date for commemoration and honoring the state's specific contributions and sacrifices, including veterans like Thomas Maloney and those who lost their lives. The resolution does not change laws or create new programs; instead, it serves as a symbolic gesture to acknowledge the historical significance of the event and the bravery of the Allied forces.

This Act is a result of the Joint Legislative Oversight and Sunset Committee's ("JLOSC") review of the Delaware Health Resources Board, which this Act renames the Delaware Health Resources Advisory Board ("Advisory Board"). Based on the research, review, and discussion of both the JLOSC and a task force created to assist the JLOSC's research, JLOSC approved recommendations to change the Advisory Board into an advisory council and move the Advisory Board's decision-making authority to the Delaware Health Care Commission's executive director. In addition to those approved recommendations, this Act also implements JLOSC's approval to amend the Advisory Board's statute in the following ways: - Renames the certificate of public review process to the nationally-recognized name of "certificate of need." - Clarifies procedures and review considerations, including removing the Health Resources Management Plan ("Plan") and codifying relevant sections of the Plan. The Plan will be replaced by a statewide health-care facility utilization study, be conducted on a biennial basis, and include utilization information to process certificate of review applications. - Adjusting for inflation, updates the monetary threshold that triggers the requirement for a certificate of need application. The monetary threshold has not been updated since 2007. - Removes references to the Bureau of Health Planning and Resources Management, because staff support was transferred in 2012 to the Delaware Health Care Commission and DHSS, Office of the Secretary. This Act takes effect 6 months after the date of enactment. This Act does not apply to applications that are submitted before the enactment date of this Act.

This Senate Concurrent Resolution designates May 21, 2024, as "Wastewater Management and Drinking Water Management Professionals Day" in the State of Delaware.

This Act exempts an employee of a private school from the Safe School Zone law if the employee is designated by the employee’s private school employer to provide security for the school and the employee holds a Delaware concealed carry permit. This Act also makes technical corrections to conform to existing law to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates May 22, 2024, as National Maritime Day within the State of Delaware. It serves as a commemorative resolution honoring the historical and economic importance of the maritime industry to the nation and the state. The measure does not create new laws or alter existing policies but simply officially recognizes the date for observance.

This resolution recognizes the importance and expertise of Direct Support Professionals to the State of Delaware on the occasion of May 21st as “Direct Support Professional” Advocacy Day, co-sponsored by the Ability Network of Delaware A Team Delaware.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates May 16, 2024, as Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated Day in Delaware to honor the organization's history and its mission of promoting scholarship, service, and social justice. The resolution acknowledges the sorority's founding principles and its extensive work in advocating for community upliftment, including initiatives focused on social, health, and economic equity. By officially recognizing this date, the legislation highlights the group's contributions and encourages awareness of its advocacy efforts within the state.

This resolution marks May 17, 2024, as the 70th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark decision in the Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka case and honors the courage and fortitude of all who sparked the action leading to the Bulah v. Gebhart and Belton v. Gebhart cases in Delaware. It also recognizes that the work against institutional racism must be continued by all Delawareans.

This Concurrent Resolution proclaims May 16, 2024, as "Home Care Advocacy Day" in Delaware to recognize the dedication and hard work of caregivers, to emphasize the critical importance of access to quality home care services for Delaware’s aging residents to live independently and age with dignity, and to advocate for policies and resources that support the delivery of high-quality, person-centered care in the home setting.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates May 2024 as "Community Action Month" in Delaware to recognize the work of Community Action Agencies. It specifically highlights the state's First State Community Action Agency, which has operated since 1966 to help residents facing poverty through housing assistance, job training, and utility support. The resolution serves as a formal acknowledgment of these organizations' efforts rather than creating new laws or funding.