Delaware Bills

passed both · Delaware · House Jan 26, 2017

HCR 5: EXTENDING THE REPORTING DATE OF THE TASK FORCE TO REVIEW FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES OF VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANIES.

This resolution extends the due date of the findings and recommendations report of the Task Force to Review Financial Management Procedures of Volunteer Fire Companies from January 31, 2017 to February 28, 2017.

passed both · Delaware · Senate Jan 26, 2017

SCR 2: CONTINUING AND REORGANIZING THE MOTORCYCLE RIDER EDUCATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE.

This Senate Concurrent Resolution continues the Motorcycle Rider Education Advisory Committee, which must meet at least quarterly to monitor the Motorcycle Rider Education Program, and assess the future needs of and recommend improvements to the Program.

passed both · Delaware · House Jan 26, 2017

HCR 9: RECOGNIZING THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2017 AS "AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH" AND REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR ISSUE A PROCLAMATION FOR THE OCCASION.

This House Concurrent Resolution recognizes February 2017 as “African American History Month.” It also requests the Governor issue a proclamation declaring the same and encouraging State agencies and all Delawareans to observe the occasion with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.

in committee · Delaware · House Jan 26, 2017

HB 59: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 24 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO LICENSURE AS A JOURNEYPERSON ELECTRICIAN.

This bill clarifies that all journeyperson applicants of sufficient age who successfully complete any apprenticeship program approved by the Board, and successfully pass the final exam associated with the Board approved program, should be treated equally for purpose of licensure. Currently the Board grants a journeyperson license only to applicants who receive one of a limited number of Department of Labor certificates of completion, despite completing the same program.

in committee · Delaware · Senate Jan 24, 2017

SB 18: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO REQUIRING THAT EACH SCHOOL YEAR BEGIN AFTER LABOR DAY.

This Act requires public schools to begin their school year after Labor Day. There have been many economic impact reports done that show a positive impact from starting public schools after Labor Day. A report by the Virginia Hospitality and Travel Association estimates that $369 million would be lost if schools were not required to start after Labor Day. This includes $104 million in wages and $21 million in state and local taxes. Maryland is considering similar legislation. A study of Maryland found that pushing the start of school back would generate $74.3 million in economic activity and $7.7 million in new state and local tax revenue.

in committee · Delaware · House Jan 19, 2017

HB 12: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

This bill provides State funding to kindergarten through third grade for basic special education. State funding already occurs for intensive and complex special education during these grades. Currently the basic special education funding runs from fourth through twelfth grade. This bill is an effort to promote earlier identification and assistance for basic special education needs which should then mitigate costs over the long term.Pursuant to its terms, funding for K-3 special education will be phased in gradually over 4 years.

passed both · Delaware · House Jan 19, 2017

SB 15: A BOND AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ACT OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE AND CERTAIN OF ITS AUTHORITIES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2018; AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF THE STATE; APPROPRIATING FUNDS FROM THE TRANSPORTATION TRUST FUND; AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF REVENUE BONDS OF THE DELAWARE TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY; APPROPRIATING SPECIAL FUNDS OF THE DELAWARE TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY; APPROPRIATING GENERAL FUNDS AND SPECIAL FUNDS OF THE STATE; REPROGRAMMING CERTAIN FUNDS OF THE STATE; DIRECTING THE DEPOSIT OF CERTAIN FUNDS TO THE GENERAL FUND; SPECIFYING CERTAIN PROCEDURES, CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONS FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF SUCH FUNDS; AND AMENDING CERTAIN STATUTORY PROVISIONS.

This Bill is the Fiscal Year 2018 Bond and Capital Improvements Act.

introduced · Delaware · House Jan 12, 2017

HB 25: AN ACT MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE EXPENSE OF THE STATE GOVERNMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2018; SPECIFYING CERTAIN PROCEDURES, CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONS FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF SUCH FUNDS; AND AMENDING CERTAIN PERTINENT STATUTORY PROVISIONS.

This Bill is the Fiscal Year 2018 Appropriation Act.

passed both · Delaware · Senate Jan 11, 2017

SCR 1: PROVIDING FOR A JOINT SESSION OF THE HOUSE AND SENATE FOR THE PURPOSE OF ANNOUNCING THE VOTE FOR GOVERNOR AND LT. GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

Passed In House by Voice Vote