This Act replaces a temporary hospital cost containment provision from the implementing legislation for the Diamond State Hospital Cost Review Board that was based on Medicare reference pricing with a provision that limits growth based on a formula already in use for some health care services.
This resolution designates May 16, 2024, as "Global Accessibility Awareness Day" in the State of Delaware, affirms the importance of making the internet and technology accessible to all, and encourages expanded efforts to keep Delaware residents properly informed about the need for equitable digital access and inclusion.
This Concurrent resolution recognizes the Success of the Downtown Development District (“DDD”) Program on the tenth anniversary of its establishment.
Maddy summaryThis bill officially designates May 2024 as Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month in Delaware to highlight the disease and support research efforts. It does not change laws or require any new funding, but instead serves as a symbolic gesture to raise public understanding of cystic fibrosis, which affects the lungs and digestive systems of thousands of people. The resolution directs that a copy of the proclamation be given to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, aligning with the national theme of fostering community unity around the disease.
This Senate Concurrent Resolution recognizes May 9, 2024, as Delaware Local Government Day in the State of Delaware.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a symbolic resolution that designates May 11, 2024, as "National Train Day" within the State of Delaware. It directly affects the state's residents by encouraging them to acknowledge and celebrate the historical and ongoing significance of rail transportation. The measure includes background information on the history of railroads in the United States and Delaware, highlighting specific local heritage sites and current services provided by Amtrak and CSX. By passing this resolution, the state legislature formally recognizes the importance of rail networks without imposing any new laws, regulations, or financial obligations.
This Act updates the Clean Indoor Air Act to include the burning of marijuana or the use of marijuana in an electronic smoking device as a prohibited activity in all the same locations where smoking a tobacco product or using an electronic smoking device is prohibited. Further, the Act updates and clarifies some of the definitions used in this chapter. Several of the defined terms are no longer used in the substantive portions of the chapter because they pertained to exceptions to the Clean Indoor Air Act that were legislatively removed. This bill also makes technical changes to conform to the requirements of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual. Finally, the exception on smoking prohibitions for vapor establishments is repealed. The exception for tobacco businesses was removed from the Clean Indoor Air Act in 2002, and this repeal will treat the businesses more alike. In addition, the definition of vapor establishment had proved difficult for agencies to understand and implement properly. This Act is effective January 1, 2025.
This Bill institutes a State nontidal wetlands program and leaves intact the current State tidal wetlands program under Chapter 66 of Title 7. Prior to these amendments, the only regulatory protection of the State's nontidal wetlands was through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the federal Clean Water Act ("CWA"). Nontidal (freshwater) wetlands are valuable resources that contribute to the quality of life for all Delawareans and deserve a local program of protection. The State nontidal wetlands program will be more efficient and more responsive than the federal program. The State nontidal wetlands program will cover gaps in federal jurisdiction under the CWA and mitigate the uncertainty surrounding the limits to federal jurisdiction. The bill also makes technical revisions and conforms certain language to existing language in 7 Del. C. Ch. 60, for consistency.
This bill names the Newark Regional Transportation Center after United States Senator Thomas R. Carper.
This resolution designates May 6-12 as "National Nurses Week" in Delaware.
