Daily Report for 1/17/2018
Governor's Actions
No legislation is Signed by Governor Today
New Legislation Introduced
| Bill | Current Status | Sponsor | Synopsis | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 142 | Committee | Lavelle | This Act eliminates the Delaware Compensation Commission in its entirety and makes necessary changes to the Delaware Code as a result. | AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 10 AND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE DELAWARE COMPENSATION COMMISSION. |
| HA 2 to SCR 31 | Passed | Smyk | This amendment adds a representative from the Student Veterans of America Delaware Chapter to the Task Force and encourages each University/College to involve their respective student veteran populations as part of their task force representation. | |
| HCR 56 | Passed | Longhurst | This concurrent resolution designates the week of February 11-17, 2018, as “Children of Alcoholics Week” and calls upon Delawareans to break the silence and talk to their family and friends about alcoholism. | DESIGNATING THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 11-17, 2018 AS “CHILDREN OF ALCOHOLICS WEEK”. |
| HA 1 to HB 53 | Passed | Miro | This amendment changes the total packaging weight of multiple items from 200 grams to 500 grams to match the standard set by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. Currently 48 states allow the sale and use of sparklers and other non-explosive, non-airborne novelty items that are regulated by the U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. | |
| HA 2 to HB 53 | Passed | Miro | This amendment makes the bill a simple majority bill. There is no constitutional requirement for a 2/3 vote. |
Legislation Passed By Senate
No Legislation Passed By Senate
Legislation Passed By House of Representatives
No Legislation Passed By House
Senate Committee Assignments
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House Committee Assignments
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Senate Committee Report
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House Committee Report
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| Agriculture |
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| Public Safety & Homeland Security |
| Veterans Affairs |
Senate Defeated Legislation
No Senate Defeated Legislation
House Defeated Legislation
No House Defeated Legislation
Nominations Enacted upon by the Senate
| Nominee | Status | Commission/Board | Reappointment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rushdan, Wali W. | Confirmed | State Board of Education | New |