Daily Report for 3/6/2018

Governor's Actions

No legislation is Signed by Governor Today

New Legislation Introduced

BillCurrent StatusSponsorSynopsisTitle
HCR 62PassedBoldenThis House Concurrent Resolution recognizes February 2018 as “African American History Month.” It also requests the Governor issue a proclamation declaring the same and encouraging State agencies and all Delawareans to observe the occasion with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.RECOGNIZING THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2018 AS "AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH".
HR 22PassedHeffernanThis Resolution recognizes March 7, 2018, as “Spread The Word To End The Word Day" in the State of Delaware.RECOGNIZING MARCH 7, 2018, AS NATIONAL “SPREAD THE WORD TO END THE WORD DAY" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.
HA 1 to HB 330PWBSchwartzkopfThis amendment clarifies that the changes made to Title 11, Section 1448 do not apply to an active member of the Armed Forces of the United States or a qualified law-enforcement officer. This amendment also limits the definition of firearm in order to exclude any type of bow. 

Legislation Passed By Senate

BillCurrent StatusSponsorSynopsisTitle
HB 88 w/ HA 1SignedMatthewsThis Act allows for juniors and seniors majoring in education at a Delaware college or university to be paid $83 per day as substitute teachers, the same rate paid to those who hold a bachelor's degree but not a teaching license. This will encourage education students to gain some field experience, while also incentivizing a larger pool of potential substitute teachers to address a growing difficulty in finding qualified, reliable substitute teachers for our schools.AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO SALARIES FOR SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS.
HB 134 w/ HA 1SignedJaquesThis Act establishes an Educational Support Professional of the year award program throughout the State. Through this legislation, the state will formally honor and recognize the work educational support professionals, such as paraprofessionals, food service workers, custodians, and secretaries do to enhance school communities in Delaware.AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS OF THE YEAR.
HB 177 w/ SA 1SignedBaumbachThis bill broadens the eligibility requirement for an appointment to a board of adjustment in jurisdictions which have adopted a home rule charter. AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 22 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATED TO MUNICIPAL BOARDS OF ADJUSTMENT.
SA 1 to HB 177PassedSokolaThis Amendment allows the city manager to serve on the board of adjustment in a city or town that has not adopted a home rule charter. This Amendment also makes technical corrections to conform existing language to the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual. 

Legislation Passed By House of Representatives

BillCurrent StatusSponsorSynopsisTitle
HB 92 w/ HA 1LOTK. Williams This bill provides that every member of the General Assembly or person elected to state office shall disclose as part of their financial disclosure if they have received more than $10,000 in the last 10 years due to the sale of land, development rights, an agricultural conservation easement, a forest preservation easement or any other type of easement to the State of Delaware, any county, any municipality, any public instrumentality, or any government agency or organization.AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE.
HB 284SignedGrayThis Bill would allow all on-premises licensees who sell a bottle of alcohol (other than beer) to place a cap on the bottle and allow patrons to take it home with them for consumption later. Delaware was one of the first states to recognize that it was important that patrons who purchase a bottle of wine have the opportunity to take the remainder of the bottle home with them rather than face the choice of drinking more than they should and driving, or leaving part of the bottle they had paid for at the premise.AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 4 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE REMOVAL OF PARTIALLY CONSUMED ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS FROM A PREMISE.
HB 303SignedB. ShortThis bill increases the annual assessment to each insurance company admitted or authorized to transact the business in Delaware from $750 to $900 for the costs of administration and operation of the Insurance’s Fraud Prevention Bureau. AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 18 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO INSURANCE
HA 1 to HB 92PassedK. WilliamsThis amendment changes that every member of the General Assembly or person elected to state office shall disclose as part of their financial disclosure if they have received more than $5,000, not $10,000, in the last 10 years due to the sale of land, development rights, or an easement to the State of Delaware, any county, any municipality or any government agency or organization. This amendment also changes the effective date to January 1, 2019. 

Senate Committee Assignments

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House Committee Assignments

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Education

Senate Committee Report

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House Committee Report

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Senate Defeated Legislation

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House Defeated Legislation

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Nominations Enacted upon by the Senate

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