Daily Report for 1/24/2017

Governor's Actions

No legislation is Signed by Governor Today

New Legislation Introduced

BillCurrent StatusSponsorSynopsisTitle
HCR 5PassedD. ShortThis 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.EXTENDING THE REPORTING DATE OF THE TASK FORCE TO REVIEW FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES OF VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANIES.
SB 18CommitteeHockerThis 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.AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO REQUIRING THAT EACH SCHOOL YEAR BEGIN AFTER LABOR DAY.

Legislation Passed By Senate

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Legislation Passed By House of Representatives

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Senate Committee Assignments

Committee
Education
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House Committee Assignments

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Administration
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Senate Committee Report

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House Committee Report

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Senate Defeated Legislation

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House Defeated Legislation

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Nominations Enacted upon by the Senate

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