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 Back | 144th General Assembly
Senate Bill # 256 w/SA 1 |
| Primary Sponsor: | Henry | |
| CoSponsors: | Sens. Ennis McDowell Peterson Sorenson Connor,Reps. Keeley Johnson |
| Introduced on : | 05/07/2008 | |
| Long Title: | AN ACT TO AMEND TITLES 16 AND 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES, DEATH CERTIFICATES, AND CEMETERIES. |
| Synopsis: | This Bill in Section 1 provides for the registration of cemeteries. In addition, a distressed cemetery fund is established to be administered by the Cemetery Board created by the Bill. The Board also has the authority to refer complaints regarding cemeteries to appropriate agencies or other organizations. Administrative support is provided by the Department of Health and Social Services supported by registration fees. Section 2 provides for funding the distressed cemetery fund by adding $2 to the cost of each death certificate. The Fund can also receive donations or bequests. Section 3 creates a clear record of the burial site in the Office of Vital Statistics.
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| Amendments: |
SA 1 to SB 256 - Passed
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| Committee Reports: |
Senate Committee report 05/08/08 F=0 M=5 U=0----->
House Committee Report 06/04/08 F=0 M=7 U=0----> |
| Voting Reports: |
Senate vote: () Passed 5/14/08 5:09:24 PM------->
House vote: () Passed 6/25/08 2:37:17 PM-------> |
| Engrossed Version: |
Engrossment-------> |
Actions History:
| Jul 09, 2008 - Signed by Governor
Jun 25, 2008 - Passed by House of Representatives. Votes: Passed 37 YES 0 NO 2 NOT VOTING 2 ABSENT 0 VACANT
Jun 04, 2008 - Reported Out of Committee (HEALTH & HUMAN DEVELOPMENT) in House with 7 On Its Merits
May 15, 2008 - Introduced and Assigned to Health & Human Development Committee in House
May 14, 2008 - Passed by Senate. Votes: 21 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT
May 14, 2008 - Amendment SA 1 - Passed by Senate. Votes: 21 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT
May 14, 2008 - Amendment SA 1 - Introduced in Senate
May 08, 2008 - Reported Out of Committee (HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES) in Senate with 5 On Its Merits
May 07, 2008 - Assigned to Health & Social Services Committee in Senate
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