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signed · Delaware · Senate Aug 30, 2017

SB 96: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF LEWES RELATING TO VOTER ELIGIBILITY IN SPECIAL ANNEXATION ELECTIONS AND INDEMNIFICATION OF CITY OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES.

This Act amends the Charter for the City of Lewes to make residents who are not property owners or leaseholders in the City or in an area to be annexed ineligible to vote in a special annexation election. This Act also creates a new Section 40, providing for the indemnification of City officers and employees in criminal, civil, quasi-judicial, and administrative actions in appropriate circumstances.
Ernesto B. Lopez (R) Stephen Smyk (R)
signed · Delaware · Senate Aug 30, 2017

SB 38: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 9 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS TO REAL PROPERTY TAXES FOR AN INDIVIDUAL WITH A DISABILITY.

For purposes of clarity regarding Delaware's commitment to supporting Delawareans with disabilities, including military service-related disabilities, this Act codifies existing county-level tax exemptions. Absent this Act, Delaware will continue to be one of the only states, if not the only state, that is silent at the state level with regard to exemptions for service-related disabilities. This Act requires a county government to provide exemptions to real property taxes for individuals with a disability that are at least as generous as the exemptions currently provided by the county government. In addition, if a county government provides an additional exemption to real property taxes for individuals with a disability who became disabled as a result of service in and while in the service of any branch of the United States armed services, the county government must provide exemptions that are at least as generous as the exemptions currently provided by the county government.
Earl G. Jaques Jr. (D) Bryan Townsend (D) · 5 co-sponsors
signed · Delaware · House Aug 30, 2017

HB 252: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 30 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATED TO PROCEDURE, ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF LIABILITY FOR TAXES.

Section 1 of this Act enhances the State’s ability to collect delinquent taxes by (a) allowing for renewal of a judgment for unpaid taxes beyond the current 20 year limit for an additional term of 20 years, and (b) allows for recording of a judgment for unpaid taxes in any county of the State. Section 2 makes it clear that this legislation is effective as of July 1, 2017.
Jack Walsh (D) Kim Williams (D) Val Longhurst (D) Andria L. Bennett (D) · 8 co-sponsors
signed · Delaware · Senate Aug 30, 2017

SB 82: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF MILFORD.

This Act amends the Milford City Charter. The changes are comprehensive in nature and designed to amend and revise many of the outdated provisions dating back to the Act reincorporating the City of Milford in 1970. Many of the changes are technical in nature, including updated terminology and re-organization. There are substantive changes to certain procedures including annexation, tax collection, voting, and vacancies. Some provisions are being removed due to their current inapplicability, such as those relating to the City Alderman. There are also changes updating the powers and authority of city officials along with new provisions relating to ethics and the code of conduct.
Harvey R. Kenton (R) F. Gary Simpson (R) · 2 co-sponsors
signed · Delaware · House Aug 30, 2017

HB 181: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO RESPONSES TO CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT.

This Act makes updates to how reports of child abuse and neglect are handled by the various members of the multidisciplinary team. The Act codifies the multidisciplinary team and case. The Act adds additional duties to the Investigation Coordinator, law enforcement, the Department of Justice and the Division of Family Services that are current best practices but not required by law. The Act reorganizes the section pertaining to the Division of Family Services to reflect current best practices. The Act allows nurse practitioners to take emergency protective custody. This Act also makes technical corrections to conform existing law to standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.
Ernesto B. Lopez (R) Val Longhurst (D) Margaret Rose Henry (D) Melanie George Smith (D) · 11 co-sponsors
signed · Delaware · Senate Aug 30, 2017

SB 77: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 7 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO AQUACULTURE.

As a result of the passage of the in Inland Bays Aquaculture Act, numerous ongoing concerns have been raised during subsequent public meetings and a public hearing. As a result of those meetings, the Secretary's Order No. 2016-W-0049 reduced the number and location of leasable sites, and eliminated oyster aquaculture in the Little Assawoman Bay. This Act seeks to ensure the following: sites eliminated in the Secretary's Order cannot be considered for leasing for aquaculture; the elimination of poles as a form of markings of any and all leased sites within the Little Assawoman Bay; and limiting all aquaculture leased sites in the Little Assawoman Bay to hard clams only.
Pete Schwartzkopf (D) Ron Gray (R) Gerald Hocker (R) · 7 co-sponsors
signed · Delaware · Senate Aug 30, 2017

SB 98: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF GEORGETOWN RELATING TO THE REGISTRATION OF VOTERS AND UNCONTESTED ELECTIONS.

This Act amends the Charter of the Town of Georgetown by establishing that registration of voters for municipal elections shall be administered and conducted by agreement with and pursuant to regulations promulgated by the Department of Elections for Sussex County. This Act further establishes the procedure for handling uncontested elections.
Brian Pettyjohn (R) Ruth Briggs King (R)
signed · Delaware · House Aug 30, 2017

HB 81: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 18 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO INSURANCE.

This legislation revises § 5006 of the Insurance Code to track the National Association of Insurance Commissioner’s Model Holding Company Act with respect to the Commissioner’s power to examine insurers and have access to books and records of insurers in order to ensure compliance with the Holding Company Act.
Brian J. Bushweller (D) Bryon H. Short (D) · 6 co-sponsors
signed · Delaware · House Aug 30, 2017

HB 200: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO MEDICAID AND HOME HEALTH CARE.

This bill sets a minimum reimbursement rate for home health care nursing services paid for by Medicaid-contracted organizations. The rate shall be at least equal to the rate set by the Division of Medicaid for equivalent services. Home care nurses and aides give Delawareans with disabilities the option to remain at home with their families and prevents unnecessary use of higher-cost hospitals, nursing homes and rehabilitation facilities.
Debra Heffernan (D) Bryan Townsend (D) · 7 co-sponsors
signed · Delaware · House Aug 30, 2017

HB 182: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLES 16 AND 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO RESPONSES TO CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT.

This bill clarifies that the reviews of child abuse and neglect deaths and near deaths are confidential and should not be used in any proceedings. It ensures that the committees and panels who do the work on behalf of the Child Protection Accountability Commission are protected. Finally, the bill clarifies that any duties of the State for public disclosure in these cases under the federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act will not be fulfilled by these confidential reviews conducted by the Commission as Delaware’s Citizen Review Panel.
Ernesto B. Lopez (R) Val Longhurst (D) Margaret Rose Henry (D) Melanie George Smith (D) · 9 co-sponsors
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