Daily Report for 1/11/2024

Governor's Actions

BillCurrent StatusSponsorSynopsisTitle
HB 235SignedSchwartzkopfThis bill changes the time a holder of a license for the sale of alcoholic liquor for on-premises consumption may sell alcohol from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 4 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS.

New Legislation Introduced

BillCurrent StatusSponsorSynopsisTitle
SR 17Passed SenateBrownThis Senate Resolution recognizes the We Are The Moms Foundation for its contributions toward raising awareness of firearm violence in the State of Delaware and providing support to victims’ families.RECOGNIZING THE WORK OF THE WE ARE THE MOMS FOUNDATION TO BRING AWARENESS TO THE DEVASTATION CAUSED BY FIREARM VIOLENCE.

Legislation Passed By Senate

BillCurrent StatusSponsorSynopsisTitle
HB 116SignedK. WilliamsThis Act requires public institutions of higher learning to grant credit for advanced placement examination scores of 3 or higher. An instution may require a score higher than 3 if the credit is to be used for meeting a course requirement for a particular major or program, provided that the student can receive course credit for that examination in an area outside of the student’s major or program area. The institution must publish its advance placement score policies on its website. This Act takes effect on August 1 following its enactment into law. AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO ADVANCED PLACEMENT EXAMINATIONS.
HB 225SignedCarsonThis bill creates a special license plate to help underwrite Youth and Conservation Day for the Delaware Ducks Unlimited youth members known as Greenwings. Greenwings are younger Ducks Unlimited members who participate in the conservation, restoration, and management of wetlands and associated habitats for North American waterfowl. The purpose of this license plate is to raise money to educate our youth in the continued conservation of our habitats to benefit our wildlife and people. This plate is intended for use by individuals of all ages.AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 21 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES.
SB 183SignedMantzavinosThe Delaware National Guard is in need of military judges and wants to use qualified military judges who are retired from the Delaware National Guard.AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 20 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO MILITARY JUDGES.
HCR 76PassedOsienskiThis resolution directs the Delaware Department of Human Resources to publish a report detailing hiring and promotional practices, specifying jobs requiring degrees, outlining findings from the 18-month review of state positions, and providing insights into recent changes' impact on over 350 Family Service positions. The resolution directs the department to present recommendations for extending similar changes to other state jobs. The Secretary and the Department are directed to develop a comprehensive written progress report, encompassing these aspects, to the General Assembly on or before December 31, 2024, ensuring transparency and accountability in the state's pursuit of a more inclusive workforce.DIRECTING THE DELAWARE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES TO ASSESS COLLEGE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS FOR STATE POSITIONS AND TO PROVIDE A REPORT ON HIRING AND PROMOTIONAL PRACTICES.
HCR 77PassedK. WilliamsThis Concurrent Resolution recognizes January 2024 as Human Trafficking Awareness Month in Delaware.RECOGNIZING THE MONTH OF JANUARY 2024 AS "HUMAN TRAFFICKING AWARENESS MONTH" IN DELAWARE.

Legislation Passed By House of Representatives

BillCurrent StatusSponsorSynopsisTitle
SB 121SignedGayThis Act codifies that the Child Protection Accountability Commission, in conjunction with the Department of Services for Children, Youth, and their Families, is responsible for developing, maintaining, and conducting child abuse mandatory reporting, multidisciplinary response, and related trainings under this Chapter.AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE CHILD PROTECTION ACCOUNTABILITY COMMISSION
SB 122SignedGayThis Act authorizes the Office of the Child Advocate and Office of the Investigation Coordinator to provide child victim data and information to the Office of Investigative Services during presentence investigations of defendants convicted of felony child abuse, endangering the welfare of a child or death of a child.  AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 11, TITLE 16, AND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO AUTHORIZED INFORMATION SHARING FOR CHILDREN.
SS 1 for SB 106SignedGayThis Act modernizes and expands the concept of maternal mental health by replacing the definition of maternal depression with the more encompassing definition of perinatal mood and anxiety disorder. This Act contemplates treatment for any caregiver who may be affected by perinatal mood and anxiety disorder. This Act avoids use of gender-based pronouns as recommended by the Legislative Drafting Manual.AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO MATERNAL MENTAL HEALTH.
SCR 107PassedBrownThis Senate Concurrent Resolution honors and recognizes the leadership, achievements, and sacrifices of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and urges all citizens of the First State to participate fittingly in the observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on January 15, 2024.HONORING THE LIFE AND WORK OF DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. ON THE OCCASION OF “DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY".
SCR 108PassedWalshThis Concurrent Resolution welcomes Minister Jack Chambers upon his visit to the State of Delaware.EXTENDING A WARM WELCOME TO JACK CHAMBERS, TD, MINISTER OF STATE, REPUBLIC OF IRELAND.

Senate Committee Assignments

Committee
Executive

House Committee Assignments

Committee
Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce
Education

Senate Committee Report

Committee
Environment, Energy & Transportation

House Committee Report

No House Committee Report

Senate Defeated Legislation

No Senate Defeated Legislation

House Defeated Legislation

No House Defeated Legislation

Nominations Enacted upon by the Senate

NomineeStatusCommission/BoardReappointment
Cooke, Joseph A.ConfirmedTrustee, Delaware Technical & Community College Board of TrusteesNew
Glenn, Diane F.ConfirmedTrustee, Delaware Technical & Community College Board of TrusteesReappointment
Griffin, Meredith L.ConfirmedMember, State Board of EducationNew
Hare, Michael j.ConfirmedTrustee, Delaware Technical & Community College Board of TrusteesReappointment
Kenton, Harvey R.ConfirmedMember, State Board of EducationNew
Paige, Rita M.ConfirmedMember, Marijuana Appeals CommissionNew