Daily Report for 5/3/2017

Governor's Actions

No legislation is Signed by Governor Today

New Legislation Introduced

BillCurrent StatusSponsorSynopsisTitle
HA 1 to HB 101PWBKowalkoThis amendment changes $325 to $350. 
HA 1 to HB 98PassedJaquesThis amendment corrects a typographical error.  
HR 12PassedOsienskiThis resolution designates May 5, 2017, as "School Lunch Hero Day" in order to recognize the hardworking school nutrition professionals in this State's school cafeterias and to showcase the difference these professionals make in the lives of every child who comes through the cafeteria.DESIGNATING MAY 5, 2017, AS "SCHOOL LUNCH HERO DAY" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

Legislation Passed By Senate

BillCurrent StatusSponsorSynopsisTitle
HB 39 w/ HA 2SignedLynnThis Act extends Family Court's jurisdiction under Chapter 50, Title 16, over a youth who has a mental condition and requires services or treatment but is not amenable to or compliant with such services. This Act applies only to youths who are under the custody of the Department of Children, Youth and Their Families when they turn 18 years old and, prior to turning 18 years old, were identified as having or diagnosed with a mental condition as defined in § 5001 of Title 16. Jurisdiction under this Act does not require DSCYF to provide foster care board extension payments or stipends to a youth. This Act has no effect on a youth reaching the age of majority at 18 years or on DSCYF's custody over a youth terminating by operation of law when the youth turns 18 years old.AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 10 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO CONCURRENT JURISDICTION.
HB 40SignedLynnThis Act authorizes the Family Court to order the Department of Health and Social Services ("DHSS") to determine whether a child who is 17 years old or older and in the custody of the Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families ("DSCYF") qualifies for adult mental or behavioral health services. If the child does qualify for adult mental or behavioral health services, this Act authorizes the Family Court to order that DHSS coordinate with DSCYF to develop and implement a transition plan for mental or behavioral health services for the child.AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 13 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TRANSITION PLANS.
HB 62SignedOuttenThis Act amends the City of Harrington Charter to impose term limits on Mayor (2 terms) and Council Members (3 terms). Further, the City Charter is amended to allow without voter approval the term on debt to be up to 40 years, which is the standard term for USDA loans; and to allow refinancing of debt without voter approval if it saves the City money by reducing the term or interest rate on the debt. Finally, this amendment to the Charter allows financing without voter approval for debt that will not require the principal amount to be repaid. All 3 changes have been approved by City Council Resolutions. AN ACT TO AMEND THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF HARRINGTON RELATING TO CITY ELECTED OFFICES AND CITY FINANCES.

Legislation Passed By House of Representatives

No Legislation Passed By House

Senate Committee Assignments

Committee
Environmental, Natural Resources & Energy

House Committee Assignments

Committee
Administration

Senate Committee Report

Committee
Banking, Business & Insurance
Corrections & Public Safety
Health, Children & Social Services

House Committee Report

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Administration
Economic Development/Banking/Insurance/Commerce
Health & Human Development
Judiciary
Public Safety & Homeland Security
Revenue & Finance

Senate Defeated Legislation

No Senate Defeated Legislation

House Defeated Legislation

No House Defeated Legislation

Nominations Enacted upon by the Senate

NomineeStatusCommission/BoardReappointment
Freel, BeatriceConfirmedJustice of the PeaceReappointment
Hatfield, LisaConfirmedAlderman of the City of NewarkReappointment
Holden, DeanConfirmedChair of the Emvironmental Appeals BoardNew
Primos, NoelConfirmedJudge of the Superior CourtNew