Daily Report for 3/6/2024
Governor's Actions
No legislation is Signed by Governor Today
New Legislation Introduced
| Bill | Current Status | Sponsor | Synopsis | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCR 118 | Passed | Gay | This resolution recognizes March 7, 2024, as "Delaware Giving Day." | RECOGNIZING MARCH 7, 2024, AS "DELAWARE GIVING DAY." |
| HCR 88 | Passed | Parker Selby | This Concurrent Resolution designates March 8th, 2024 as International Women’s Day in Delaware. | DESIGNATING MARCH 8TH, 2024 AS INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY IN DELAWARE. |
| HB 327 | Committee | Morrison | The purpose of this Act is to protect victims of sexual assault, discrimination, or harassment from retaliatory lawsuits that arise when a victim of sexual assault discloses information regarding an act of sexual assault, discrimination, or harassment. The first part of this Act protects assault victims from defamation lawsuits by: 1. Placing a higher burden of proof on the complainant, even if the complainant is a private figure; and 2. Entitling a prevailing defendant to attorneys’ fees and costs, treble the amount of actual damages, and punitive damages. The second part of this Act prohibits any provision in a settlement agreement that prevents the disclosure of information related to a claim of sexual assault, harassment, or discrimination. | AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 10 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO SEXUAL ASSAULT, HARASSMENT, AND DISCRIMINATION. |
Legislation Passed By Senate
| Bill | Current Status | Sponsor | Synopsis | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HCR 87 | Passed | Wilson-Anton | This Concurrent Resolution recognizes Ramadan and Muslim residents of this State as they observe Ramadan. | RECOGNIZING THE HOLY MONTH OF RAMADAN AND MUSLIM RESIDENTS OF THIS STATE AS THEY OBSERVE RAMADAN. |
Legislation Passed By House of Representatives
No Legislation Passed By House
Senate Committee Assignments
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House Committee Assignments
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Senate Defeated Legislation
No Senate Defeated Legislation
House Defeated Legislation
No House Defeated Legislation
Nominations Enacted upon by the Senate
| Nominee | Status | Commission/Board | Reappointment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hirst, Eliza M. | Confirmed | Judge, Family Court | New |
| Markowski-Kelly, Jessica B. | Confirmed | Commissioner, Family Court | New |
| Monkman, Richard | Confirmed | Member, Delaware Thoroughbred Racing Commission | New |