Daily Report for 1/18/2023

Governor's Actions

No legislation is Signed by Governor Today

New Legislation Introduced

BillCurrent StatusSponsorSynopsisTitle
HCR 2PassedMinor-BrownThis Concurrent Resolution commemorates January 22nd, 2023 as the 50th Anniversary of the United States Supreme Court ruling in Roe v. Wade. COMMEMORATING JANUARY 22ND, 2023 AS THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT RULING IN ROE V. WADE
HCR 40PassedLambertThis Resolution reauthorizes the work of and extends the final report deadline for the Delaware Justice 40 Oversight Committee.EXTENDING THE WORK OF THE DELAWARE JUSTICE 40 OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE.

Legislation Passed By Senate

BillCurrent StatusSponsorSynopsisTitle
HB 25SignedLonghurstThis legislation establishes that a relief rebate issued under the 2022 Delaware Relief Rebate Program during the period that the federal major disaster declaration exists for the State of Delaware is intended to be a qualified disaster relief payment under § 139 of the Internal Revenue Code. It further provides that the State makes no representations or warranties to recipients regarding the 2022 Delaware Relief Rebate Program and that civil actions of any nature and claims for any form of economic entitlement including but not limited to damages are prohibited with respect to this legislation. This legislation is effective as of the date on which the 2022 Delaware Relief Rebate Program was enacted.AN ACT TO DECLARE THE 2022 DELAWARE RELIEF REBATES AS QUALIFIED DISASTER PAYMENTS.
SB 29 w/ SA 1SignedTownsendTo foster sustainability in state retiree healthcare benefits and the development of a plan for strong benefits beyond the current Medicare Supplement plan offered through January 1, 2024, this Act does all of the following: 1. Expands the membership of the State Employee Benefits Committee by adding a state retiree to the Committee and adding an additional representative from public sector union organizations; 2. Requires the Controller General to provide comprehensive biannual public reports to the General Assembly regarding the work of the State Employee Benefits Committee; and 3. Establishes the Retiree Healthcare Benefits Advisory Subcommittee of the State Employee Benefits Committee, whose membership will include three state retirees and four members of the General Assembly, and whose charge includes holding public meetings and issuing recommendations to the Governor and the General Assembly by May 1, 2023. AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE STATE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS CONSOLIDATION ACT.
HCR 3PassedMinor-BrownThis House Concurrent Resolution designates January 23, 2023, as "Maternal Health Awareness Day" in the State of Delaware.DESIGNATING JANUARY 23, 2023, AS "MATERNAL HEALTH AWARENESS DAY" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.
SA 1 to SB 29PassedTownsendThis amendment precludes appointed members of the State Employee Benefits Committee from attending Committee meetings through a designee. This amendment also precludes appointed members of the Retiree Healthcare Benefits Advisory Subcommittee from attending Subcommittee meetings through a designee. The amendment adds to the duties of the Retiree Healthcare Benefits Advisory Subcommittee, by requiring the Subcommittee to evaluate options that would allow state retirees to maintain their current coverage, similar to residents in other states that offer a choice to buy into a Medicare Supplement plan. 

Legislation Passed By House of Representatives

No Legislation Passed By House

Senate Committee Assignments

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Agriculture
Education
Health & Social Services
Judiciary
Labor

House Committee Assignments

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Health & Human Development
Judiciary

Senate Committee Report

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Executive
Health & Social Services
Labor

House Committee Report

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Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce
Education
Natural Resources & Energy
Public Safety & Homeland Security

Senate Defeated Legislation

No Senate Defeated Legislation

House Defeated Legislation

No House Defeated Legislation

Nominations Enacted upon by the Senate

NomineeStatusCommission/BoardReappointment
Griffith, JackieConfirmedDelaware Interscholastic Athletic AssociationNew
Ingram-Grubb, BonnieConfirmedDelaware Interscholastic Athletic AssociationNew