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Daily Report for 4/16/2025
Governor's Actions
No legislation is Signed by Governor Today
New Legislation Introduced
| Bill | Current Status | Sponsor | Synopsis | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HCR 32 | Passed | Romer | This resolution designates May 2025 as Myositis Awareness Month in Delaware to recognize and raise awareness of myositis, a rare neuromuscular disease. It highlights the efforts of The Myositis Association’s Proclamation 50 campaign, which seeks recognition in all 50 states. The resolution encourages public education, support for affected individuals, and further research into myositis. | RECOGNIZING MAY 2025 AS "MYOSITIS AWARENESS MONTH" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE. |
| HCR 35 | Passed | K. Johnson | This House Concurrent Resolution recognizes the month of April 2025 as “National Fair Housing Month” in the State of Delaware. | RECOGNIZING THE MONTH OF APRIL 2025 AS THE ANNUAL “NATIONAL FAIR HOUSING MONTH” IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE |
| HCR 36 | Passed | Ross Levin | This Concurrent Resolution recognizes sundown on April 23rd, 2025, through nightfall on April 24th, 2025, as Yom HaShoah, and urges all residents to reflect on the lessons of the Holocaust, honor the memory of its victims, and strive to eradicate prejudice and injustice in all forms. | RECOGNIZING APRIL 23RD TO APRIL 24TH, 2025 AS YOM HASHOAH. |
| HCR 37 | Passed | Minor-Brown | This Concurrent Resolution recognizes April 16, 2025, as "Health Care Decisions Day of Awareness". | RECOGNIZING APRIL 16, 2025, AS “HEALTH CARE DECISIONS DAY OF AWARENESS”. |
| HA 2 to HB 79 | Passed | Morrison | This Amendment to HB 79 does the following: - Incorporates the amendments made in HA 1 into this Amendment for ease and efficiency. HA 1 added language to ensure that the law conforms to the current practice regarding school resource officer temporary absences. It also changed the effective date from August 1, 2025, to August 1, 2026, to provide the Department of Education with additional time to prepare to implement HB 79. - Adds a paragraph a. so paragraphs (c)(2)b. and (c)(2)c. can be added. - Adds paragraph (c)(2)b. which requires the Department of Education to get data that the Police Officer Standards and Training Commision collects relating to use of restraint and seclusion. - Adds paragraph (c)(2)c. which requires the Police Officer Standards and Training Commission to provide that data to the Department of Education. Paragraph (c)(2)c.2. requires the inclusion of additional information related to mechanical restraint. - This Amendment requires the Department of Education to incorporate the data it receives from the Police Officer Standards and Training Commission into the annual report required under § 4112F of Title 14. |
Legislation Passed By Senate
No Legislation Passed By Senate
Legislation Passed By House of Representatives
| Bill | Current Status | Sponsor | Synopsis | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCR 41 | Passed | Pettyjohn | The Delaware General Assembly recognizes the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) for its dedication to advancing high-quality education and welcomes its representatives to Legislative Hall on March 27, 2025. The General Assembly commends SREB’s contributions to education policy and expresses appreciation for Dr. Stephen Pruitt’s leadership. | RECOGNIZING THE SOUTHERN REGIONAL EDUCATION BOARD FOR VISITING THE DELAWARE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ON MARCH 27, 2025, AND COMMENDING ITS WORK TO ADVANCE HIGH-QUALITY EDUCATION THROUGHOUT THE SOUTHERN REGION AND ITS COMMITMENT TO SUPPORTING STATE POLICYMAKERS, EDUCATORS, AND STUDENTS. |
| SCR 48 | Passed | Richardson | This Senate Concurrent Resolution recognizes April 2025 as "Child Abuse Prevention Month" in the State of Delaware. | RECOGNIZING APRIL 2025 AS "CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE. |
| SCR 49 | Passed | Sturgeon | This concurrent resolution recognizes the impact of the Girl Scouts of the Chesapeake Bay and proclaims April 10, 2025, as "Girl Scouts of the Chesapeake Bay Day" in Delaware, honoring their contributions to leadership development, community service, and youth empowerment. | RECOGNIZING THE IMPACT OF THE GIRL SCOUTS OF THE CHESAPEAKE BAY AND PROCLAIMING APRIL 10, 2025, AS "GIRL SCOUTS OF THE CHESAPEAKE BAY DAY" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE. |
Senate Committee Assignments
| Committee |
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| Legislative Oversight & Sunset |
House Committee Assignments
| Committee |
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| Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce |
| Education |
| Revenue & Finance |
| Transportation |
Senate Committee Report
No Senate Committee Report
House Committee Report
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| Administration |
| Health & Human Development |
| Judiciary |
| Natural Resources & Energy |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spadaccini, Gerard M. | Confirmed | Judge, Court of Common Pleas | New |