LIS.Webmaster@state.de.us http://www.legis.delaware.gov/lis/lis145.nsf/leghall.gif http://www.legis.delaware.gov en-us Legislation Passed by the Delaware House of Representatives http://www.legis.delaware.gov Thu, 1 Jul 2010 1:59:00 -0400 Thu, 01 Jul 2010 15:36:10 -0400Delaware House - Passed Legislation
This concurrent resolution ratifies the 17th Amendment to the U. S. Constitution, requiring popular vote for U. S. Senators. Although the amendment was officially ratified by the necessary number of States earlier last century, this resolution formalizes Delaware’s ratification. 

(Additional Sponsors: Rep. B. Short)

]]> http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/LIS145.NSF/vwlegislation/D789187E5C34856F852576F8006366F2Wed, 30 Jun 2010 11:49:30 -0400Delaware House - Passed Legislation
This Senate Concurrent Resolution urges the Delaware Heritage Commission to undertake the state’s official observance of the 150th Anniversary of the Civil War with various events and publications during the anniversary period, 2011-2015. It further urges the Heritage Commission to assist local historical societies and other organizations with their own events and to provide historical resource and enrichment materials for Delaware school children to help them learn about this very ...more

(Additional Sponsors: Rep. B. Short)

]]> http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/LIS145.NSF/vwlegislation/4CE4734409B5E3FF8525774B0061CBCFWed, 30 Jun 2010 15:36:28 -0400Delaware House - Passed Legislation
This Resolution establishes the Criminal Justice Statistical Review Committee to make recommendations based upon the work of the Statistical Analysis Center. It also commends the Statistical Analysis Center on its efforts and calls for the publishing of a Race and Incarceration study on the Delaware Statistical Analysis Center’s webpage. 

(Additional Sponsors: Rep. J. Johnson)
(Co-Sponsors: Sen.: Bunting: and: Reps.: Briggs King: Hocker: Hudson: Keeley: Mitchell: and: D.E. Williams)

]]> http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/LIS145.NSF/vwlegislation/24971BD08E6DC62F8525774A0064C577Wed, 30 Jun 2010 15:36:32 -0400Delaware House - Passed Legislation
This Resolution recognizes July 6, 2010 as Independent Business Owners Day in the State of Delaware. 

(Additional Sponsors: and Rep. Q. Johnson)
(Co-Sponsors: Reps.: Barbieri: B. Short: D. Short: Sens.: Booth: Bunting: Ennis)

]]> http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/LIS145.NSF/vwlegislation/334D0DBDE3244BD485257750006FBD60Wed, 30 Jun 2010 11:48:37 -0400Delaware House - Passed Legislation
This Concurrent Resolution requests the Delaware Board of Veterinary Medicine develop regulations to assure that animal owners are provided with product safety information associated with veterinary prescription drugs administered or dispensed by Delaware licensed veterinarians. 

(Additional Sponsors: Sen. Booth)

]]> http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/LIS145.NSF/vwlegislation/56EED2E6A5E6081385257745007734EBWed, 30 Jun 2010 11:48:29 -0400Delaware House - Passed Legislation
This resolution recognized the twentieth anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which was signed into law on July 26, 1990. 

(Additional Sponsors: on behalf of all Representatives)

]]> http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/LIS145.NSF/vwlegislation/D053008EDD0FE8338525775200587271Wed, 30 Jun 2010 16:31:34 -0400Delaware House - Passed Legislation
This Act is intended to require all property and casualty insurance companies doing business in the State of Delaware to annually submit to the Department of Insurance the opinion of an appointed actuary entitled “Statement of Actuarial Opinion” along with other identified documentation. 

(Additional Sponsors: Sen. Blevins)
(Co-Sponsors: Sen.: Ennis)

]]> http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/LIS145.NSF/vwlegislation/0EE98DE63EDDF74385257736006966AATue, 29 Jun 2010 19:47:30 -0400Delaware House - Passed Legislation
This Bill deems as public reports any non-security reports regarding State agencies paid for by public funds, including accreditation reports of all State agencies, but only after all personal identification data of students, patients, wards of the State, and recipients of State services are redacted. 

(Additional Sponsors: Rep. Miro, and Sen. Katz)
(Co-Sponsors: Reps.: D. Short: Cathcart: Briggs King: Hocker: Hudson: Manolakos: Carson: Keeley: Scott: and: Sens.: Bunting: Simpson: Sorenson: Bonini: Booth)

]]> http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/LIS145.NSF/vwlegislation/54A2E91FE3901BC0852576F700632438Tue, 29 Jun 2010 18:19:32 -0400Delaware House - Passed Legislation
This Act creates a special license plate for Flyers Charities which will help raise both money and awareness for the charity’s philanthropic activities in Delaware. The threshold for license plates is lowered from 200 to 100 by this bill, in order to allow the Comcast-Spectacor Foundation to gain a stronger charitable presence in Delaware. Past beneficiaries of the charity include but are not limited to – Penn Hospice at Rittenhouse, Rodney Street Tennis and Tutoring Association, YMCA, Firefly L ...more

(Additional Sponsors: Rep. Lavelle, and Sen. Bonini)
(Co-Sponsors: Rep.: Mitchell: and: Sen.: Sokola)

]]> http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/LIS145.NSF/vwlegislation/EF1A376D1AE588358525772F00623304Thu, 24 Jun 2010 17:22:02 -0400Delaware House - Passed Legislation
This Act remedies confusion that exists as a result of the current statutory construction of 1203(a) and 1203(b). As currently drafted, 1203, as a whole, is ambiguous. In certain cases, a legal argument can be made that 1203(a) and 1203(b) apply contemporaneously to a similar set of facts. This amendment eliminates such a non-sensible result by making clear that subsections (a) and (b) are mutually-exclusive, whereby the application of subsection (a) is to the exclusion ...more

(Additional Sponsors: Sen. Blevins)

]]> http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/LIS145.NSF/vwlegislation/ABDBE2D6C62A429B852577200075751ETue, 22 Jun 2010 11:48:28 -0400Delaware House - Passed Legislation
This resolution requests DelDOT conduct an assessment to discover the conditions under which it would be possible to create a road connection for motor vehicles towing boat trailers such that they can exit southbound SR1 to the right just north of the Nassau Overpass and then travel under the overpass and connect directly to New Road and report back to the legislature by January 31, 2011. 

(Additional Sponsors: Rep. Carey)

]]> http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/LIS145.NSF/vwlegislation/BE69EF2CE5E09DA2852577440066B4ABThu, 17 Jun 2010 11:49:30 -0400Delaware House - Passed Legislation
This Resolution honors those individuals who achieved the rank of Eagle Scout in the class of 2009-2010 and celebrates the 100th Anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America. 

(Additional Sponsors: Sen. DeLuca, on behalf of all Senators)
(Co-Sponsors: Rep.: Schwartzkopf: and: Rep.: Kovach: on behalf of all Representatives)

]]> http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/LIS145.NSF/vwlegislation/B3D07FA2664D8ABA8525774300711534Tue, 15 Jun 2010 11:48:29 -0400Delaware House - Passed Legislation
This Resolution recognizes Tuesday, June 15, 2010 as “Staff Appreciation Day.”. 

(Additional Sponsors: Rep. Cathcart, and Rep. Longhurst, and Rep. Schwartzkopf, and Rep. D. Short, on behalf of all Representatives)

]]> http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/LIS145.NSF/vwlegislation/B7FBE6FABDC7667D8525773F005DC1E3Thu, 03 Jun 2010 11:49:29 -0400Delaware House - Passed Legislation
This Resolution enumerates and recognizes the health concerns related to Bisphenol A, an industrial chemical regularly used in the plastics industry. It further urges Delawareans to take reasonable steps to reduce exposure to Bisphenol A and supports efforts to develop alternatives to its use in food and drink packaging. 

(Additional Sponsors: Rep. Longhurst)
(Co-Sponsors: Sens.: Bunting: and: Sorenson: NewLine: Reps.: Manolakos: Mitchell: Jaques: and: Q. Johnson)

]]> http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/LIS145.NSF/vwlegislation/786C09472CB90AFB8525770C00608A91Wed, 02 Jun 2010 11:48:28 -0400Delaware House - Passed Legislation
This House Resolution celebrates the tenth anniversary and many accomplishments of the First State Ballet Theatre. 

(Additional Sponsors: on behalf of all Representatives)

]]> http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/LIS145.NSF/vwlegislation/ECC451E1ACEC0A0785257722006B6338Tue, 01 Jun 2010 15:36:17 -0400Delaware House - Passed Legislation
This Senate Concurrent Resolution recognizes the week of 1 – 7 June, 2010, as National Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) week in Delaware. Further, it urges all Delaware citizens to seek training in CPR and in the proper operation of AED devices and urges government agencies, public and private schools and private companies and organizations to install AED’s at their places of business. 

(Additional Sponsors: and Rep. Ramone)

]]> http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/LIS145.NSF/vwlegislation/D5828D1A92A1D44585257722006643DFThu, 13 May 2010 15:36:15 -0400Delaware House - Passed Legislation
This Resolution recognizes May, 2010 as Melanoma and Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month in the State of Delaware. 

(Additional Sponsors: Sen. Cloutier, and Rep. Bennett)

]]> http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/LIS145.NSF/vwlegislation/CEA35CA50EA7B2F88525771A006F34F2Wed, 12 May 2010 11:48:28 -0400Delaware House - Passed Legislation
This Resolution recognizes May 12, 2010 as Fibromyalgia Awareness Day in Delaware. 

(Additional Sponsors: on behalf of all Representatives)

]]> http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/LIS145.NSF/vwlegislation/FBEC3EA3DF415928852577190069D6BCWed, 05 May 2010 11:48:27 -0400Delaware House - Passed Legislation
This Resolution celebrates the longstanding partnership in public service between the University of Delaware and the State of Delaware, applauds the University of Delaware for its continued commitment to the partnership, and reaffirms the State’s commitment to maintaining the partnership. 

(Additional Sponsors: on behalf of all Representatives)

]]> http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/LIS145.NSF/vwlegislation/AB0BBEBD016A5C2285257714005D2A8DWed, 05 May 2010 11:48:28 -0400Delaware House - Passed Legislation
This Resolution celebrates the longstanding partnership in public service between Delaware State University and the State of Delaware, applauds DSU and its newly elected President for DSU’s continued commitment to the partnership, and reaffirms the State’s commitment to maintaining the partnership. 

(Additional Sponsors: on behalf of all Representatives)

]]> http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/LIS145.NSF/vwlegislation/1A1BF8E05BBB59E485257714005F7CEDWed, 05 May 2010 11:48:28 -0400Delaware House - Passed Legislation
This Resolution celebrates the longstanding partnership in public service between Delaware Technical and Community College and the State of Delaware, and reaffirms the State’s commitment to maintaining the partnership. 

(Additional Sponsors: on behalf of all Representatives)

]]> http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/LIS145.NSF/vwlegislation/2DD009EFA73CF238852577140061D37DWed, 28 Apr 2010 11:49:29 -0400Delaware House - Passed Legislation
This Resolution recognizes June 6 through June 12, 2010 as paralegal week. 

(Additional Sponsors: Rep. Kovach, and Rep. Scott, Sens. Booth, Cloutier, Henry, and Sorenson, Reps. Bennett, Briggs King, Carey, Carson, George, Hudson, Jaques, Lavelle, Manolakos, Mitchell, Outten, Wilson, Hocker, and Lee)

]]> http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/LIS145.NSF/vwlegislation/9C3EB719F7855AA8852577070053637EThu, 22 Apr 2010 11:49:29 -0400Delaware House - Passed Legislation
Establishes April 22, 2010 as Technology Education Day in the State of Delaware to emphasize the importance of technological literacy. 

(Additional Sponsors: Sen. Connor)
(Co-Sponsors: Reps.: Longhurst: Schwartzkopf)

]]> http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/LIS145.NSF/vwlegislation/D3BF3484BFD1FDD9852576BF0055ECF2Thu, 22 Apr 2010 11:48:27 -0400Delaware House - Passed Legislation
This resolution creates the Permanent Rules of the House of Representatives replacing the Temporary Rules of the House of Representatives. 

(Additional Sponsors: Rep. Schwartzkopf, and Rep. Longhurst, and Rep. Cathcart, and Rep. D. Short)
(Committee: House Rules)

]]> http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/LIS145.NSF/vwlegislation/E467C582B68100B2852576D3005A6DB0Wed, 21 Apr 2010 11:48:27 -0400Delaware House - Passed Legislation
This House Resolution requests that the Health Care Advisory Panel provide an update to the Legislature on the impact on premium costs to employers as a result of enactment of the 2007 Workers’ Compensation law. 

(Additional Sponsors: Rep. B. Short, and Rep. Bennett, and Rep. Q. Johnson, and Rep. Scott, and Rep. Walls, and Rep. Kovach)
(Co-Sponsors: Reps.: Cathcart: Briggs King: Hocker: Hudson: Lavelle: Miro)

]]> http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/LIS145.NSF/vwlegislation/1DBAB97109574B2A852576EE0065AA5FWed, 21 Apr 2010 11:48:27 -0400Delaware House - Passed Legislation
This resolution requests that the Insurance Commissioner conduct random audits of small business health insurance carriers in Delaware. 

(Additional Sponsors: Rep. B. Short, and Rep. Q. Johnson, and Rep. Scott, and Rep. Walls, and Rep. Briggs King, and Rep. Hocker, and Rep. Kovach, and Rep. Lavelle, and Rep. Ramone, and Rep. Wilson)
(Co-Sponsors: Reps.: Carson: Keeley: Hudson)

]]> http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/LIS145.NSF/vwlegislation/C5D18DCCBB3A933B852576F80070D97CWed, 31 Mar 2010 11:48:27 -0400Delaware House - Passed Legislation

(Additional Sponsors: Rep. Oberle, and Rep. Barbieri, and Rep. Q. Johnson, on behalf of all Representatives)

]]> http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/LIS145.NSF/vwlegislation/B231BDE29DC165A3852576C80057EE36Thu, 25 Mar 2010 11:48:27 -0400Delaware House - Passed Legislation
This House Resolution proclaims that February 21-27, 2010 is Food Check-Out-Week in Delaware. 


]]> http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/LIS145.NSF/vwlegislation/0EE9D61FDDA30E52852576E8005F0685Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:49:29 -0400Delaware House - Passed Legislation
This Concurrent Resolution celebrates the 90th Anniversary of the League of Women Voters. 

(Additional Sponsors: Sen. Cloutier, and Rep. Schooley)
(Co-Sponsors: Sens.: Blevins: Booth: Bunting: Bushweller: Connor: Ennis: Hall-Long: Henry: Katz: Peterson: Venables: on behalf of all Senators: and: Reps.: Bennett: Hocker: Hudson: Jaques: Kovach: Kowalko: Mitchell: Oberle: Scott: on behalf of all Representatives)

]]> http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/LIS145.NSF/vwlegislation/82EB0717613F17BE852576E90066A686Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:03:31 -0400Delaware House - Passed Legislation
This Charter Amendment changes the election date from March to April. It also allows a recorded map to define the territory instead of metes and bounds, and requires 30 days instead of 20 to register to run for Mayor or Council. 

(Additional Sponsors: Rep. D. Short)

]]> http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/LIS145.NSF/vwlegislation/F786E47907AAD6D8852576A90076FE28Thu, 28 Jan 2010 11:49:29 -0400Delaware House - Passed Legislation
This Resolution commends the Delaware State Dental Society on the success of its Sixth Annual Give Kids a Smile Program. 

(Additional Sponsors: Rep. Gilligan, and Rep. Kowalko)

]]> http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/LIS145.NSF/vwlegislation/44A55988AD742914852576B80050D5BCThu, 28 Jan 2010 11:48:27 -0400Delaware House - Passed Legislation
This resolution relates to the Route 301 project. 

(Additional Sponsors: Rep. Cathcart)

]]> http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/LIS145.NSF/vwlegislation/16BB152D99410534852576B9007F273EThu, 28 Jan 2010 11:48:26 -0400Delaware House - Passed Legislation

(Co-Sponsors: on behalf of all Representatives)

]]> http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/LIS145.NSF/vwlegislation/F759E042C3D0F4E3852576B70075A06CWed, 27 Jan 2010 11:48:27 -0400Delaware House - Passed Legislation
This House Resolution honors Judge Edward G. Davis for his distinguished career of public service extending over 36 years. 

(Additional Sponsors: Rep. Cathcart, and Rep. Longhurst, and Rep. Schwartzkopf, and Rep. D. Short, and Rep. Lee, on behalf of all Representatives)

]]> http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/LIS145.NSF/vwlegislation/E4B59B54247677AD852576B70065F236Tue, 26 Jan 2010 11:48:26 -0400Delaware House - Passed Legislation
This resolution implements a recommendation of the School Discipline Task Force which requests the Department of Education begin developing standardized school code of conduct policies with input from the relevant stakeholders. 


]]> http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/LIS145.NSF/vwlegislation/FB80159A21D85C35852576B10070B21ATue, 19 Jan 2010 15:36:04 -0400Delaware House - Passed Legislation
This Senate Concurrent Resolution welcomes Dr. Harry L. Williams to Legislative Hall and extends to him the best wishes of the General Assembly for a successful tenure as the 10th President of Delaware State University. 

(Additional Sponsors: Reps. Carson, Scott, and Bennett, Reps. Blakey, Cathcart, D.P. Williams)
(Co-Sponsors: Sens.: Henry: Marshall: Sorenson: Blevins: Sokola: Peterson: Hall-Long: McBride: Ennis: Cook: and: Booth: Reps.: Keeley: Kovach: B. Short: Mitchell: Schwartzkopf: Gilligan: Ramone: Schooley: Kowalko: Jaques: Walls: Wilson: Hocker: and: D. Short: Rep.: Carey)

]]> http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/LIS145.NSF/vwlegislation/7E5EF7A0EE12513A852576B0005B18B6Thu, 14 Jan 2010 11:48:26 -0400Delaware House - Passed Legislation
This resolution extends to the reporting date of the School Discipline Task Force to February 15, 2010. 


]]> http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/LIS145.NSF/vwlegislation/A6A9FDEC04FFD3A6852576A9006BF6DFTue, 12 Jan 2010 11:48:26 -0400Delaware House - Passed Legislation
The House Resolution commends the Kiwanis Club of Dover for their service to the community and congratulates them on reaching their Seventy-Fifth Anniversary. 

(Additional Sponsors: Rep. Scott, and Rep. Carson)

]]> http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/LIS145.NSF/vwlegislation/39C29EDDB3BCFBFC852576A80059C3CBWed, 01 Jul 2009 15:35:54 -0400Delaware House - Passed Legislation
This Resolution supports Delaware’s application for a federal Race to the Top grant and encourages the Governor, Lt. governor, and Department of Education to submit a competitive application. 

(Additional Sponsors: Rep. Schooley)

]]> http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/LIS145.NSF/vwlegislation/D670F9D208AB53AD852575D7006E2FF2Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:48:26 -0400Delaware House - Passed Legislation
This resolution directs the Office of Management and Budget to study and provide a report to the Speaker of the House no later than December 15, 2009 with recommendations on the feasibility of implementing a Deferred Retirement Option Plan, including the best method and identification of any agency, group of employees, group of officers, or section within State Government that that would be suitable for a Deferred Retirement Option Plan pilot program. 


]]> http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/LIS145.NSF/vwlegislation/C539519409D61085852575E0005D1EB6Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:48:32 -0400Delaware House - Passed Legislation
By way of this Resolution the General Assembly hereby recognizes the importance of pro bono legal services to the many citizens of Delaware and does, hereby, recognize the week of October 25 - 31, 2009 as “Delaware’s Pro Bono Celebration Week”. 

(Additional Sponsors: Sen. DeLuca)

]]> http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/LIS145.NSF/vwlegislation/C71A3276A3BB3AD9852576800071DF7EMon, 29 Jun 2009 18:53:18 -0400Delaware House - Passed Legislation

(Additional Sponsors: Rep. Mulrooney, and Sen. Venables, and Sen. Cloutier)
(Co-Sponsors: Reps.: Carson: Bennett: Mitchell: Walls: Cathcart: D. Short: Hocker: Lavelle: Wilson: and: Sens.: Bunting: Ennis: McDowell: Peterson: Simpson)

]]> http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/LIS145.NSF/vwlegislation/674B902D7832DDD785257583005AF947Tue, 23 Jun 2009 11:49:28 -0400Delaware House - Passed Legislation
This Resolution honors the class of 2008-2009 Eagle Scouts for having attained the highest rank one can earn in the Boy Scouts of America. Author: Senator Sorenson 

(Additional Sponsors: DeLuca, on behalf of all Senators, Reps. Schwartzkopf, and Thornburg, on behalf of all Representatives)

]]> http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/LIS145.NSF/vwlegislation/B5B55B2B92235A1A852575D00064AEE7Tue, 23 Jun 2009 15:35:51 -0400Delaware House - Passed Legislation
This Senate Concurrent Resolution strongly encourages all Delaware hospitals and healthcare facilities within the State of Delaware to adopt the national color standards for patient alert wristbands if they have not already done so. 

(Additional Sponsors: Rep. Barbieri)

]]> http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/LIS145.NSF/vwlegislation/F381FAE4C22FA12F852575D1006E6C08Tue, 23 Jun 2009 11:49:28 -0400Delaware House - Passed Legislation
This Resolution establishes a Teen Dating Violence Task Force to evaluate and make recommendations on policies for Teen Dating Violence Awareness Education in Delaware. 

(Co-Sponsors: Sens.: Blevins: Bonini: Cloutier: Connor: Hall-Long: Peterson: Sokola: and: Reps.: Barbieri: Booth: Carey: Cathcart: Hudson: Kovach: Lavelle: Lee: Manolakos: M. Marshall: Ramone: D. Short: Thornburg)

]]> http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/LIS145.NSF/vwlegislation/6CFF7F9034B74071852575CB00619E56Tue, 16 Jun 2009 11:48:26 -0400Delaware House - Passed Legislation
This Resolution creates a pilot program to provide cell phones with limited service to twenty-five (25) individuals who rely on DART paratransit services and who are at risk of adverse health and emotional outcomes in the event of delayed or missed service appointments.  Cell phone service will be limited to dialing DART Reservations and 911 in the event of an emergency.   

(Additional Sponsors: on behalf of all Representatives)

]]> http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/LIS145.NSF/vwlegislation/19150C2C1258A62A852575D6006951B1Thu, 11 Jun 2009 11:48:25 -0400Delaware House - Passed Legislation
This Resolution recognizes Thursday, June 11, 2009, as Staff Appreciation Day in the Delaware House of Representatives. 

(Additional Sponsors: Rep. Cathcart, and Rep. Longhurst, and Rep. Schwartzkopf, and Rep. D. Short, on behalf of all Representatives)

]]> http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/LIS145.NSF/vwlegislation/FE74C6480254A281852575D0007265BDWed, 10 Jun 2009 11:49:28 -0400Delaware House - Passed Legislation
This Senate Concurrent Resolution recognizes the month of June, 2009 as Amateur Radio Month in Delaware and commends all those who serve their fellow citizens as amateur radio operators in the State of Delaware. 

(Additional Sponsors: Rep. Mitchell)

]]> http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/LIS145.NSF/vwlegislation/011069240AD3CCAD852575C900727553Wed, 10 Jun 2009 11:49:28 -0400Delaware House - Passed Legislation
This Senate Concurrent Resolution articulates the support of the Delaware General Assembly for the recommendations of the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services’ 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans and findings of the Institute of Medicine of the National Academies as they pertain to physical activity in children. This resolution also encourages Delaware’s public and private schools to provide students in grades K-8 with a minimum of 150 minutes per week of moderate to vigorous phy ...more

(Additional Sponsors: Sens. Bunting, and Simpson, Reps. Schooley, and D. Short)

]]> http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/LIS145.NSF/vwlegislation/C8ABBFBAEA6F1F05852575C900575E9EWed, 03 Jun 2009 11:48:25 -0400Delaware House - Passed Legislation
This Resolution urges Delaware’s congressional delegation to support H.R. 22 sponsored United States Representative Jim McHugh of New York, allowing the USPS to pay its share of contributions out of the Postal Service’s Retiree Health Benefits Fund. 


]]> http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/LIS145.NSF/vwlegislation/2E771003FD38E339852575B700491806Wed, 03 Jun 2009 11:48:25 -0400Delaware House - Passed Legislation


]]> http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/LIS145.NSF/vwlegislation/44388B777C7A3F63852575C800682A1AWed, 03 Jun 2009 11:48:25 -0400Delaware House - Passed Legislation
This Resolution requires the Department of Education to convene a committee to provide recommendations on the feasibility of implementing a Universal Breakfast Program in all Delaware public schools. Universal Breakfast Programs provide access to breakfast for all students at no cost. 

(Co-Sponsors: Reps.: Brady: Carson: Hudson: J. Johnson: Keeley: Kowalko: M. Marshall: Mitchell: Mulrooney: Oberle: Plant: Scott)

]]> http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/LIS145.NSF/vwlegislation/CD82A52917D9A40B852575B50052BF71Wed, 03 Jun 2009 11:49:28 -0400Delaware House - Passed Legislation
This Senate Concurrent Resolution honors Delaware Public Defender Lawrence M. Sullivan for his distinguished career of public service extending over nearly 40 years. 

(Additional Sponsors: on behalf of all Senators, Rep. Gilligan, on behalf of all Representatives)

]]> http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/LIS145.NSF/vwlegislation/842DBAC5D6BC59AB852575AF005984A8Tue, 02 Jun 2009 11:49:28 -0400Delaware House - Passed Legislation
This Senate Concurrent Resolution recognizes the week of 1 – 7 June, 2009, as National Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) week in Delaware. Further, it urges all Delaware citizens to seek training in CPR and in the proper operation of AED devices and urges government agencies, public and private schools and private companies and organizations to install AED’s at their places of business. 

(Additional Sponsors: Rep. Ramone)

]]> http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/LIS145.NSF/vwlegislation/3BC03D7BA8BAB139852575C8006D1BE6Tue, 02 Jun 2009 11:48:25 -0400Delaware House - Passed Legislation
This resolution amends the Rules of the House of Representatives of the 145th General Assembly and requires that a majority of the members elected are needed to amend a bill, resolution, concurrent resolution, or joint resolution. Furthermore, this resolution amends the Rules of the House of Representatives of the 145th General Assembly and requires that a majority of the members elected are needed to pass a bill, resolution, concurrent resolution, or joint resolution unless otherwise provided ...more

(Additional Sponsors: Rep. Cathcart, and Rep. Longhurst, and Rep. Schwartzkopf, and Rep. D. Short)

]]> http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/LIS145.NSF/vwlegislation/8BE3B9015BA5F23A852575AD0055A956Thu, 14 May 2009 11:48:25 -0400Delaware House - Passed Legislation
This House Resolution creates a Task Force to study Delaware’s laws, and regulations and school district policies relating to school discipline and violations of school codes of conduct. The Task Force shall prepare a report of its findings and recommendations by January 15, 2010. 

(Additional Sponsors: Rep. J. Johnson, and Rep. Schooley)

]]> http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/LIS145.NSF/vwlegislation/88832385CE6AA464852575B50078251FThu, 14 May 2009 11:48:24 -0400Delaware House - Passed Legislation
This Resolution commends the Delaware State Dental Society on the success of its 6th Annual Give Kids a Smile Program. 

(Additional Sponsors: Rep. Walls)
(Co-Sponsors: on behalf of all Representatives)

]]> http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/LIS145.NSF/vwlegislation/8B5392BCA85D55868525758400766228Wed, 13 May 2009 15:35:43 -0400Delaware House - Passed Legislation


(Additional Sponsors: Rep. Scott, and Rep. Bennett, and Rep. M. Marshall, Sens. Ennis, Katz, McDowell, Peterson, Sorenson, Reps. Carson, Gilligan, Keeley, Mitchell, D. Short, Wilson)

]]> http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/LIS145.NSF/vwlegislation/3C62CD58F2ADBEE585257599005166AEWed, 13 May 2009 15:35:44 -0400Delaware House - Passed Legislation
This Senate Concurrent Resolution expresses the sense of the Delaware General Assembly that ensuring the availability of adequate housing is an essential component of an effective strategy for prevention and treatment of HIV and the care of individuals with HIV. 

(Additional Sponsors: and Rep. Keeley)

]]> http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/LIS145.NSF/vwlegislation/337A9F8563EB6444852575AD0059A2BDWed, 13 May 2009 15:35:44 -0400Delaware House - Passed Legislation
This Resolution recognizes the week of June 11th through June 18th, 2009 as National Network of Career Nursing Assistants Week and June 11th, 2009 as Career Nursing Assistants’ Day. 


]]> http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/LIS145.NSF/vwlegislation/55CD5F347C830CB9852575AD0056A6BDTue, 12 May 2009 11:48:25 -0400Delaware House - Passed Legislation

(Additional Sponsors: on behalf of all Representatives)

]]> http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/LIS145.NSF/vwlegislation/33345C815E2538CA852575B30051BBCEWed, 06 May 2009 11:48:24 -0400Delaware House - Passed Legislation
This resolution requests each Delaware High School provide the House of Representatives with the names and address of the students who graduate from the school each year. 

(Additional Sponsors: Rep. Gilligan, and Rep. Cathcart, and Rep. D. Short)

]]> http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/LIS145.NSF/vwlegislation/88D7DB7FAD21784E852575AD007EA52AWed, 29 Apr 2009 15:35:42 -0400Delaware House - Passed Legislation
This Senate Concurrent Resolution observes the month of May as both “Healthy Vision Month” and “Driver Safety Month”. In addition, it urges Delawareans over the age of 50 to obtain eye examinations and to consider enrolling in an AARP Driver Safety program to ensure that they are as fully prepared as possible to deal with the challenges faced as drivers age. 

(Additional Sponsors: Rep. Schwartzkopf)
(Co-Sponsors: Sen.: Bushweller)

]]> http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/LIS145.NSF/vwlegislation/CB1BE73A47F852FE8525758C006A9807Tue, 28 Apr 2009 11:48:24 -0400Delaware House - Passed Legislation
This Resolution designates Tuesday, April 28, 2009 as “Equal Pay Day” in the State of Delaware 

(Additional Sponsors: and Rep. Longhurst, and Rep. M. Marshall, and Rep. Plant, and Rep. Schooley)
(Co-Sponsors: Reps.: Bennett: Brady: Carson: Kovach: Schwartzkopf: D. Short: Mitchell: Viola)

]]> http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/LIS145.NSF/vwlegislation/17E9A2451A255BC085257592006B5C54Thu, 09 Apr 2009 11:49:27 -0400Delaware House - Passed Legislation
Establishes April 23, 2009 as Technology Education Day in the State of Delaware to emphasize the importance of technological literacy. 

(Additional Sponsors: Sen. Connor)
(Co-Sponsors: Reps.: Booth: Schwartzkopf)

]]> http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/LIS145.NSF/vwlegislation/04C7197B19F9885D8525756E0069102DThu, 09 Apr 2009 11:49:27 -0400Delaware House - Passed Legislation
This Concurrent Resolution provides for a Joint Session of the Senate and the House of Representatives to be convened for the purpose of hearing an address by the Honorable Jack A. Markell, Governor of the State of Delaware. Author: Sen. Adams 

(Additional Sponsors: Sen. DeLuca, Reps. Gilligan, Schwartzkopf)

]]> http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/LIS145.NSF/vwlegislation/D3FAC6BCD8D3287285257592004F5CFCThu, 09 Apr 2009 11:49:27 -0400Delaware House - Passed Legislation
This Senate Concurrent Resolution calls on all Delaware chief school officers and chiefs of police agencies within the State of Delaware to convene a series of meetings for the purpose of discussing, developing and creating a plan for the implementation of strategies to dealing with and deter school violence and the presence of weapons in Delaware schools. 

(Additional Sponsors: Rep. J. Johnson)

]]> http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/LIS145.NSF/vwlegislation/8EF271D1D6D8EF99852575930062C99DThu, 09 Apr 2009 11:48:24 -0400Delaware House - Passed Legislation
This Resolution recognizes April 28, 2009 as Workers Memorial Day. 

(Co-Sponsors: Reps.: Bennett: Brady: Jaques: J. Johnson: Kowalko: Mulrooney: Oberle: B. Short: Viola: Walls: D.E. Williams)

]]> http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/LIS145.NSF/vwlegislation/D104E420E0ED93E48525757D006C6966Wed, 08 Apr 2009 11:49:27 -0400Delaware House - Passed Legislation
This Resolution designates the month of April 2009 as Sexual Assault Awareness month in the State of Delaware. Author: Senator Blevins 

(Additional Sponsors: Sen. Sorenson, and Rep. Keeley, and Rep. Hudson)

]]> http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/LIS145.NSF/vwlegislation/1A35A32CAD1B0A568525758A0065A6E6Thu, 02 Apr 2009 11:48:24 -0400Delaware House - Passed Legislation
This House resolution honors Judge Merrill C. Trader for his years of dedicated service to the State of Delaware, marked by 36 years on the bench of the Delaware Court of Common Pleas. 


]]> http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/LIS145.NSF/vwlegislation/2F2B81E7CA2504868525758400768E79Wed, 01 Apr 2009 11:48:23 -0400Delaware House - Passed Legislation

(Additional Sponsors: Rep. Oberle, on behalf of all Representatives)

]]> http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/LIS145.NSF/vwlegislation/D838A6D4E67740E28525755400599C84Wed, 01 Apr 2009 15:35:39 -0400Delaware House - Passed Legislation
This Resolution recognizes the month of April as Work Zone Safety Month for the Delaware Department of Transportation. 


]]> http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/LIS145.NSF/vwlegislation/0BCDC19388EB5AF9852575830062F995Tue, 31 Mar 2009 11:48:24 -0400Delaware House - Passed Legislation
This resolution urges that any reduction in compensation or benefits that are asked of other employees of the State of Delaware shall be matched by each and every Member of the House of Representatives. 

(Additional Sponsors: Rep. Gilligan, and Rep. Schwartzkopf, and Rep. Longhurst, and Rep. Cathcart, and Rep. D. Short)
(Co-Sponsors: Reps.: Atkins: Barbieri: Bennett: Blakey: Brady: Carey: Carson: Hocker: Hudson: Jaques: J. Johnson: Q. Johnson: Keeley: Kovach: Kowalko: Lee: Manolakos: M. Marshall: Miro: Mitchell: Mulrooney: Oberle: Outten: Plant: Ramone: Schooley: Scott: Thornburg: Viola: Walls: D.E. Williams: D.P. Williams: Wilson)

]]> http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/LIS145.NSF/vwlegislation/3A94DCDEED07ED13852575830059F95CWed, 25 Mar 2009 11:49:26 -0400Delaware House - Passed Legislation
This Senate Concurrent Resolution reorganizes the Motorcycle Rider Education Advisory Committee, which must meet at least quarterly to monitor the Motorcycle Rider Education Program, assess future needs, and recommend program improvements. It also reorganizes the membership of the Committee. Author: Sen. Ennis 

(Additional Sponsors: Rep. Gilligan, and D. Short, Sens. Cook, Peterson, Reps. Carson, Keeley, Outten)

]]> http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/LIS145.NSF/vwlegislation/D722A6849C2755D48525756F0051B5B2Wed, 25 Mar 2009 15:35:39 -0400Delaware House - Passed Legislation
Designating the hours of 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. on March 28, 2009 as “Earth Hour” in Legislative Hall by turning off the lights, and urging the Governor and all Delaware citizens to participate in this event. 

(Additional Sponsors: Rep. Kowalko)

]]> http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/LIS145.NSF/vwlegislation/913B11B1959E59168525758300655000Wed, 25 Mar 2009 11:49:26 -0400Delaware House - Passed Legislation
This Concurrent Resolution proclaims the month of May as ~Motorcycle Awareness Month~ and requests that the Governor issue a proclamation calling upon all State agencies and the people of the State of Delaware to observe the month of May with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities that will emphasize motorcycle awareness. Author: Senator Ennis 

(Additional Sponsors: Rep. D. Short, Sens. Cook, Peterson, Reps. Carey, Carson, Keeley, Lee, Mitchell, Outten, B. Short, Walls, D.P. Williams)

]]> http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/LIS145.NSF/vwlegislation/8FA65E99D290A4EC8525756F00523E9EWed, 25 Mar 2009 11:48:23 -0400Delaware House - Passed Legislation


]]> http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/LIS145.NSF/vwlegislation/9814AF8E1831B8BE8525757E006D609CThu, 19 Mar 2009 11:48:23 -0400Delaware House - Passed Legislation


(Additional Sponsors: Rep. Keeley)
(Committee: House Administration)

]]> http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/LIS145.NSF/vwlegislation/EA33FA460EF109878525757400563CE2Tue, 17 Mar 2009 11:48:23 -0400Delaware House - Passed Legislation
This resolution recognizes the Smyrna School District for its commitment to providing children with a quality public education and for celebrating its 125th year of high school graduations. 

(Additional Sponsors: Rep. Q. Johnson, and Rep. Thornburg)

]]> http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/LIS145.NSF/vwlegislation/20A110979EE45F1C852575460078764DTue, 17 Mar 2009 11:48:23 -0400Delaware House - Passed Legislation
This resolution applauds Technical Sergeant Henry D. Fortney II for his receipt of the Meritorious Service Medal for his outstanding service on April 3, 2006, while assigned to the 326th Airlift Squadron, 512th Airlift Wing, Dover Air Force Base, Delaware. 

(Additional Sponsors: Bennett)
(Co-Sponsors: Reps.: Atkins: Barbieri: Blakey: Booth: Brady: Carey: Cathcart: Gilligan: Hocker: Hudson: J. Johnson: Keeley: Kovach: Kowalko: Lavelle: Lee: Longhurst: Manolakos: M. Marshall: Mitchell: Mulrooney: Oberle: Outten: Ramone: Schooley: Schwartzkopf: Scott: B. Short: D. Short: Thornburg: Viola: Walls: D.P. Williams: Wilson)

]]> http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/LIS145.NSF/vwlegislation/4BE30A3EBFAC4BAC852575460078F69CThu, 29 Jan 2009 11:48:23 -0400Delaware House - Passed Legislation
This House Resolution proclaims that February 15-21, 2009 is Food Check-Out-Week in Delaware. 

(Co-Sponsors: Reps.: Atkins: Carson: Q. Johnson: Longhurst: Walls: Carey: Hocker: Outten)

]]> http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/LIS145.NSF/vwlegislation/21EF689FD0B756998525754C005D2DA8Wed, 28 Jan 2009 15:35:36 -0400Delaware House - Passed Legislation
This Senate Concurrent Resolution memorializes the 100th Anniversary of the Town of Elsmere and extends the sincere congratulations of Senate and House members to its citizens. 

(Additional Sponsors: Rep. Mitchell)

]]> http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/LIS145.NSF/vwlegislation/B78696627FE60CA18525754B006759E6Wed, 28 Jan 2009 11:49:26 -0400Delaware House - Passed Legislation
This Resolution designates the month of February 2009 as Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month in the State of Delaware. Author: Senator Blevins 

(Additional Sponsors: Sen. Sorenson, and Sen. Simpson, on behalf of all Senators, Rep. Hudson, and Rep. M. Marshall, on behalf of all Representatives)

]]> http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/LIS145.NSF/vwlegislation/621EA786A30956A7852575400073C11DWed, 28 Jan 2009 11:49:26 -0400Delaware House - Passed Legislation
Designating February 6, 2009 as “Ronald Reagan Day” in Delaware. 

(Additional Sponsors: Rep. Outten)
(Co-Sponsors: Sens.: Bunting: Connor: Venables: and: Reps.: Hocker: Hudson: Thornburg)

]]> http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/LIS145.NSF/vwlegislation/69D17EF6BA0D43DF852575440057F438Thu, 15 Jan 2009 11:49:26 -0400Delaware House - Passed Legislation

(Additional Sponsors: Sen. DeLuca, Reps. Gilligan, Schwartzkopf)

]]> http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/LIS145.NSF/vwlegislation/54511CCA1581EE638525751A0073936CTue, 13 Jan 2009 11:48:22 -0400Delaware House - Passed Legislation

(Additional Sponsors: Rep. Gilligan, and Rep. Longhurst, and Rep. Cathcart, and Rep. D. Short)

]]> http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/LIS145.NSF/vwlegislation/6A10058588A97AA58525751A004FD63DTue, 13 Jan 2009 09:34:20 -0400Delaware House - Passed Legislation

(Additional Sponsors: Rep. Gilligan, and Rep. Longhurst, and Rep. Cathcart, and Rep. D. Short)

]]> http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/LIS145.NSF/vwlegislation/CBEC98FD32313F8585257520004DC366Tue, 13 Jan 2009 11:48:22 -0400Delaware House - Passed Legislation

(Additional Sponsors: Reps. Gilligan, Longhurst, Cathcart, D. Short)

]]> http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/LIS145.NSF/vwlegislation/B6BB0F9E6691A4FF8525751A004EC4F0Tue, 13 Jan 2009 11:48:22 -0400Delaware House - Passed Legislation

(Additional Sponsors: Reps. Longhurst, Cathcart, D. Short)

]]> http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/LIS145.NSF/vwlegislation/D3E2A1C99F3FA31F8525751A004BEC5C