Daily Report for 6/1/2017

Governor's Actions

No legislation is Signed by Governor Today

New Legislation Introduced

BillCurrent StatusSponsorSynopsisTitle
HA 1 to HB 176PassedHudsonThis amendment makes a technical correction. 
SB 95CommitteeEnnisThis bill establishes a 20 year retirement for correction officers and specified peace officers within the State Employees’ Pension plan. The bill amends the multiplier prospectively for the calculation of pension benefits for correction officers and specified peace officers. For service prior to January 1, 2018 the multipliers of either 1.85%, 2.0% or 2.45% would continue to be in effect and then for years of service after January 1, 2018 a uniform multiplier of 2.5% for the first 20 years, plus 3.5% for years beyond 20 years. In addition, this bill amends the employee contribution for all correction officers and specified peace officers to a uniform 7%. AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE STATE EMPLOYEES’ PENSION PLAN.
HA 2 to HB 121PassedSmykThis amendment makes a technical correction to the bill. 
HB 194CommitteeSpiegelmanThis bill phases out the school property tax credit for residents age 65 or older, by eliminating eligibility for those born after 1967 (currently age 50). The fifteen year provision allows time for residents to adjust their long range financial plans. This bill does not affect anyone currently eligible for the credit.AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO SCHOOL PROPERTY TAX CREDITS.
HB 192CommitteeParadeeThis bill creates a special license plate for emergency medical services professionals.AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 21 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES.
HA 1 to HB 126PassedLynnThis Amendment changes the proposed nonconsecutive 90-day job search period to a consecutive 90-day job search period to conform to current Division of Social Services Child Care policy. 
HA 1 to HB 148PWBParadeeThis amendment limits the deduction for contributions to 529 “College Savings Plans” to individuals and couples with federal adjusted gross income of less $125,000 or $250,000 respectively. This amendment also clarifies that the amount deducted for qualified contributions to a 529 College Savings Plan may not exceed a total of $2,500 for an individual or couple. 
HA 1 to HB 140StrickenM. SmithThis Amendment to HB 140 adds an effective date of 150 days after HB 140 is enacted into law. 
HA 1 to HS 1 for HB 143PassedK. WilliamsThis amendment clarifies implementation of this Act to ensure those educators already on an initial license with multiple years to pass a general knowledge exam, such as School Nurses and Skilled and Technical Science Instructors, are no longer obligated to meet the requirement of passing a general knowledge exam and also clarifies that those educators currently on an initial license are not required to pass an approved performance assessment for movement to a continuing license. 

Legislation Passed By Senate

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Legislation Passed By House of Representatives

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Senate Committee Assignments

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Education
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Health, Children & Social Services
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House Committee Assignments

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Health & Human Development
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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

No House Defeated Legislation

Nominations Enacted upon by the Senate

NomineeStatusCommission/BoardReappointment
Alston-Jackson, NicoleConfirmedJustice of the PeaceNew
Cimaglia, GaryConfirmedDelaware Interscholastic Athletic AssociationReappointment
Daugherty, MervinConfirmedDelaware Interscholastic Athletic AssociationNew
Killeen, DebraConfirmedDelaware Thoroughbred Racing CommissionReappointment
Losito, ShelleyConfirmedJustice of the PeaceNew
Palmer, TheodoreConfirmedDelaware Natural Areas Advisory CouncilReappointment
Portante, ChristopherConfirmedJustice of the PeaceReappointment
Traynor, GaryConfirmedSupreme Court of DelawareNew
Williams, JohnConfirmedDelaware Natural Areas Advisory CouncilReappointment
Winters, JoanConfirmedTax Appeal BoardReappointment