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Daily Report for 1/23/2024

Governor's Actions

No legislation is Signed by Governor Today

New Legislation Introduced

Bill	Current Status	Sponsor	Synopsis	Title
HA 1 to HS 1 for HB 244	PWB	Michael Smith	This amendment clarifies which public schools are eligible for the funding for athletic trainers and the criteria to be used by the Department of Education to phase in the selection of schools for the program. Additionally, the amendment makes it clear that the athletic trainer will serve the needs of all students not just those participating in athletic programs.

Legislation Passed By Senate

Bill	Current Status	Sponsor	Synopsis	Title
HB 106 w/ SA 1	Signed	D. Short	This Act codifies the Motorcycle Rider Education Advisory Committee (“Committee”). The Committee must meet at least quarterly to monitor the Motorcycle Rider Education Program and assess the future needs of and recommend improvements to the Program.	AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 21 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE MOTORCYCLE RIDER EDUCATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
SB 199	Signed	Mantzavinos	This Act further clarifies the application of the provisions of this chapter.	AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 6 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO LARGE HEALTH CARE FACILITIES.
SB 202	Signed	Huxtable	For claims for line of duty death benefits for covered persons, which include police officers, firefighters, auxiliary and volunteer ambulance and rescue company members, paramedics, and others, submitted on July 1, 2023, and thereafter, this Act increases the benefits for the beneficiary or beneficiaries from $200,000 to $375,000, payable in annual installments, with the maximum amount paid in any 1 calendar year being $50,000.	AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 18 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO LINE OF DUTY DEATH BENEFITS.
HCR 79	Passed	Minor-Brown	This concurrent resolution hereby designates January 23, 2024 as ‘Maternal Health Awareness Day” in the State of Delaware.	PROCLAIMING JANUARY 23, 2024 AS MATERNAL HEALTH AWARENESS DAY IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.
HCR 81	Passed	K. Williams	This Concurrent Resolution recognizes the 10th Anniversary of the Office of Animal Welfare and its commitment to fostering a culture of responsible pet ownership and ensuring the welfare of our beloved animal companions.	RECOGNIZING THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE OFFICE OF ANIMAL WELFARE.
SA 1 to HB 106	Passed	Sokola	This amendment tasks the Motorcycle Rider Education Advisory Committee with reviewing statistical data regarding motorcycle accidents in Delaware and making relevant recommendations to the Office of Highway Safety.

Legislation Passed By House of Representatives

Bill	Current Status	Sponsor	Synopsis	Title
HB 91 w/ HA 1 + SA 1	Signed	Bush	This Act creates a new offense of Aggravated Criminal Mischief with enhanced penalties (class D felony) applicable when an individual knowingly damages or tampers with critical utility infrastructure intending to disrupt utility services. In recent years, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the FBI have issued repeated warnings about domestic terrorists and extremist groups targeting critical utility infrastructure. Bulletins issued through DHS’ National Terrorism Advisory System in 2022 warned of a heightened threat environment based, in part, on “continued calls for violence directed at U.S. critical infrastructure.” Physical and computerized attacks on electric utility equipment have reached a 10-year high in 2022. Recent attacks in Washington and North Carolina have caused substantial outages and damage to the power grids in both states.	AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 11 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO OFFENSES INVOLVING PROPERTY.
HA 3 to HS 1 for HB 162	Passed	Lynn	This Amendment deletes the restriction on remains that were previously embalmbed. This Amendment deletes a restriction on remains that the Board of Funderal Services determines are or are reasonably believed to be carrying a viral or other health risk, and adds a restriction on remains from an individual who had or is suspected of having a viral or other health risk that the Division of Public Health determines may not be eliminated in the process of natural organic reduction. This Amendment also makes additional technical changes to correct drafting errors.
SCR 110	Passed	Sokola	This concurrent resolution designates February 2024 as “Career and Technical Education Month” in the State of Delaware to urge all citizens to become familiar with the services and benefits offered by the career and technical education programs in their communities, and to support and participate in these programs to enhance their individual skills and productivity.	DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2024 AS “CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION MONTH” IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.
HB 305	Signed	Heffernan	This Act amends the Fiscal Year 2023 Bond and Capital Improvements Act to (1) list the allocations of the School Construction Market Pressure Contingency Fund and clarify that funds cannot exceed the CN scope. Further, this Act amends Fiscal Year 2024 Bond and Capital Improvements Act to (2) revise language adjusting Federal Fund reporting dates to align with federal timelines; (3) ensure any alternative yard waste drop-off plan and relocation must provide the same level of service as the existing Polly Drummond Yard Waste site; (4) reallocate Resource, Conservation and Development funding for drainage improvement projects; (5) authorize the cancellation of any notes and forego all amounts owed under the loan agreement between the Diamond State Port Corporation (DSPC) and the Transportation Trust Fund; (6) authorize $400,000 of the Cover Crop Investment to be allocated to the Delaware Nutrient Management Commission for alternative projects; (7) authorize school districts to bond, if needed, the local match to market pressure and clarify that funds cannot exceed the scope of the Certificate of Necessity; (8) authorize the Department of Transportation to use Community Transportation Funds for one-time reimbursements for various projects; (9) reallocate Community Reinvestment Funds to the MOT Senior Center; (10) authorize the Department of Health and Social Services to donate land to the Wilmington Renaissance Corporation; (11) authorize funds to be used for the Carvel State Office Building window replacement project; (12) authorize funding to be used for construction or renovation of the Cleveland White building; (13) donate, sell, or transfer all or part of the property known as “Elbert-Palmer School”; (14) authorize funds for the demolition of the former Elbert-Palmer School and related site work; (15) authorize Caesar Rodney School District’s Certificate of Necessity 2210B to be extended and will now expire on November 15, 2024; (16) authorize Municipal Infrastructure Funds for the Bowers Beach Boatlift to be used for Drainage Improvement; and (17) authorize the transfer of ownership of the state-owned dredge to Summit North Marina LLC.	AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAWS OF DELAWARE RELATING TO THE BOND AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ACTS OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE AND CERTAIN OF THEIR AUTHORITIES FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDING JUNE 30, 2023, AND JUNE 30, 2024.

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House Committee Assignments

Senate Committee Report

No Senate Committee Report

House Committee Report

Senate Defeated Legislation

No Senate Defeated Legislation

House Defeated Legislation

No House Defeated Legislation

Nominations Enacted upon by the Senate

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