Delaware Senator Charles Paradee [D]

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DESR17Engross

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This 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.
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2024-01-11
Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT
DESCR107Engross

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This 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. Da...
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2024-01-11
Passed In House by Voice Vote
DEHCR80Enroll

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This concurrent resolution expresses the State of Delaware General Assemblys concern for the loss of life in the Israel-Hamas war and calls on the legislature and the citizens of Delaware to recognize our common humanity and the shared strength of ou...
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2024-01-09
Passed By Senate. Votes: 17 YES 3 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT
DEHB278Intro

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This Act requires that a train or light engine used to move freight by railroad have a crew of at least 2 individuals. Violation of this statute subjects the railroad to a $500 fine for a first offense, and a $1,000 fine for a second or subsequent of...
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2024-01-09
To House Transportation Committee
DESCR103Engross

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This Resolution establishes the Delaware Aquaculture Task Force.
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2024-01-09
Passed In House by Voice Vote
DEHB142PassThis bill precludes the so-called LGBTQ+ "panic" defense that seeks to partially or completely excuse or justify a defendant from full accountability for the commission of a crime on the grounds that the actual or perceived sexual orientati...
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2023-09-21
Signed by Governor
DESB67PassThis Act updates the crime of official misconduct to ensure appropriate accountability of public servants who abuse their positions of power and public trust. The statute establishes a grade in the penalty for the official misconduct to be commensura...
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2023-09-21
Signed by Governor
DEHB118PassDue to continuing concerns over the negative health effects secondhand smoke will have on the youth of Delaware, this bill adds Smoking Restrictions within vehicles if a person under the age of eighteen (18) is in the vehicle. Also, it makes clear th...
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2023-09-20
Signed by Governor
DEHB82PassThis Act requires the Department of Elections to biennially mail a notice to all registered voters informing the registrant of their polling place and containing the following additional information: a brief description of all available methods of vo...
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2023-09-11
Signed by Governor
DESB80PassSenate Bill No. 80 codifies the current practice in Delaware of not requiring proof of citizenship or a specific immigration status on an application for a professional license. By affirmatively providing eligibility for professional licenses regardl...
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2023-08-31
Signed by Governor
DESB108PassThis Act revises the State's Gold Alert Program to include missing children and increase dissemination of information to the public to better assist the State's search efforts.
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2023-08-31
Signed by Governor
DEHB132PassSection 1 of this Act amends § 6504 of Title 10 to correct two erroneous cross-references (the cross-references will now correctly reference Title 12 rather than Title 10 of the Delaware Code).
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2023-08-31
Signed by Governor
DESB51PassThis Act prohibits food establishments from providing consumers with ready-to-eat food or beverages in polystyrene foam containers or with single-service plastic coffee stirrers, cocktail picks, or sandwich picks. It also prohibits food establishment...
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2023-08-22
Signed by Governor
DESB165PassThis Act amends Chapter 25, Title 24 of the Delaware Code relating to the Practice of Pharmacy. The amendments authorize pharmacists to engage in collaborative pharmacy practice with one or more practitioners meaning individuals who are authorized by...
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2023-08-17
Signed by Governor
DESB176PassThis Act requires that an owner be reimbursed up to $1,500 annually for veterinary care expenses paid by the owner for the care of a retired law-enforcement canine.
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2023-08-10
Signed by Governor
DEHB130PassThere are thousands of casual/seasonal employees, who work for the State of Delaware. These hard-working individuals make up a critical part of the state government workforce and play a significant role in keeping our state running and delivering ser...
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2023-08-09
Signed by Governor
DEHB218PassThis Act changes the composition of the Commission and further clarifies the definition of veterans as it pertains to this Section of Title 29. The Delaware Commission of Veterans Affairs is comprised of members, appointed by the Governor, who repres...
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2023-08-09
Signed by Governor
DEHB99PassThis Act, known as the Delaware Climate Change Solutions Act of 2023, follows the issuance of Delawares Climate Action Plan in 2021, and establishes a statutory target of greenhouse gas emissions reductions over the medium and long term to mitigate t...
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2023-08-03
Signed by Governor
DESB7PassThis Bill amends the Delaware Energy Act, Title 29 of the Delaware Code, Chapter 80, Subchapter II, by updating and expanding upon the duties of the State Energy Office (located in the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Controls Divisi...
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2023-08-03
Signed by Governor
DEHB183PassThis Act revises the existing crime of endangering the welfare of a child by providing or permitting a child to consume or inhale unprescribed controlled substances in the following ways:
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2023-07-31
Signed by Governor
DEHB171PassThis Act extends the Clean Air Act Title V Operating Permit Program annual fees for facilities in Delaware, which have historically expired and been reauthorized by the General Assembly every three years. Existing statutory authorization to collect f...
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2023-07-21
Signed by Governor
DEHB137PassThis Act corrects the Delaware crisis text number and the National Suicide Prevention call or text line that is required to be printed on pupil identification cards for all public schools serving pupils in grades 7 to 12 and for all students attendin...
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2023-07-21
Signed by Governor
DESB110PassThis Bill increases the courthouse municipality fee assessed on limited liability company (LLC) filings and corporate filings from $20 to $40. The fee is expected to raise $8.5 million to be distributed to the municipalities designated as the places ...
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2023-07-21
Signed by Governor
DEHB26PassThis Act provides state employees 30, rather than 15, days of paid leave per year to attend training camp or serve special duty as ordered by the military reserves or Delaware National Guard.
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2023-07-17
Signed by Governor
DESB9PassAlthough lead-based paint is prevalent in many Delaware residences and causes extraordinary neurological damage in children, including seizures, behavioral disorders, developmental delays, and cognitive disabilities, Delaware does not have a comprehe...
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2023-07-17
Signed by Governor
DEHB197PassThis Act provides supplementary appropriations to certain Grants-in-Aid recipients for Fiscal Year 2024.
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2023-06-30
Signed by Governor
DEHB196PassThis Act appropriates $194,560,278 to provide one-time funded projects through the Office of Management and Budget.
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2023-06-30
Signed by Governor
DEHB195PassThis Bill is the Fiscal Year 2024 Appropriations Act.
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2023-06-30
Signed by Governor
DEHJR2PassThis Resolution provides the official revenue, refund, and unencumbered funds estimates for Fiscal Year 2023.
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2023-06-30
Signed by Governor
DEHJR3PassThis Resolution provides the official revenue, refund, and unencumbered funds estimates for Fiscal Year 2024.
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2023-06-30
Signed by Governor
DESCR99Engross

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This Concurrent Resolution creates the Victims' Bill of Rights Committee to study and make findings and recommendations regarding the Victims' Bill of Rights.
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2023-06-29
Passed In House by Voice Vote
DESB139PassThis Act eliminates the need to file a lawsuit against a person, who has caused injury with the person's vehicle, when that person's liability insurer has offered the limits of liability coverage to the injured person and the injured persons ...
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2023-06-29
Signed by Governor
DEHB113PassThis Act amends the renewal period for obtaining background checks for employees of the Department of Labor who have access to Federal Tax Information. This amendment is necessary to conform to revisions of the federal Internal Revenue Service in Pub...
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2023-06-29
Signed by Governor
DEHB131PassThis Act resolves ambiguities in the current law and confirms the ability of a spouse who owns real property as tenant by the entirety, acting alone, to convey that spouses interest in such real property to both spouses, as tenants by the entirety or...
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2023-06-29
Signed by Governor
DESB30PassThis Act clarifies what constitutes a sawmill under Delaware law and adds definitions related to agriculture and silviculture. This Act recognizes forest products as unadulterated materials and makes clear their importance to support a thriving indus...
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2023-06-28
Signed by Governor
DEHB249Intro

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This Act updates certain statutory fees in Title 7 and establishes or updates certain permit and licensing fees. This Act also replaces and supersedes 1991 Del Laws. Ch. 86 (H.B. 360), An Act to Amend Titles 7 and 23 of the Delaware Code Relating to ...
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2023-06-28
To House Natural Resources & Energy Committee
DESB120PassThis bill adds workforce and affordable housing programs to the current list of realty transfer tax eligible expenditures for New Castle, Kent, and Sussex Counties.
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2023-06-28
Signed by Governor
DESCR90Engross

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This Concurrent Resolution encourages institutions, agencies, entities, and businesses that operate within Delaware, to purchase Delaware-grown food and value-added items. The Resolution also directs the Delaware Council on Farm and Food Policy to wo...
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2023-06-27
Passed In House by Voice Vote
DEHB68PassThis Act clarifies former HB 148 from the 151st General Assembly by defining the start and end date of the 4 year lookback period that determines if a municipality, governmental unit, the University of Delaware, or Delaware State University is subjec...
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2023-06-27
Signed by Governor
DESCR89Engross

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This resolution requests the Office of Management and Budget to conduct an assessment of using State surplus real property for the development of affordable housing.
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2023-06-22
Passed In House by Voice Vote
DEHCR64Engross

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This concurrent resolution recognizes June 25, 2023 as World Vitiligo Day in Delaware.
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2023-06-20
Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT
DEHCR63Engross

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This resolution recognizes June 2023 as National Homeownership Month in Delaware.
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2023-06-20
Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT
DEHB104PassThe states pre-application process for land use process, known as PLUS, was created 20 years ago and has served to increase coordination among state and local agencies. In doing so, it has fulfilled its intent of providing predictability and consiste...
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2023-06-20
Signed by Governor
DEHB102PassThis Act expedites the issuance of a temporary entrance permit for commercial and economic development projects. The Act also makes technical changes to conform existing law to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.
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2023-06-20
Signed by Governor
DEHB238Intro

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This Act is the first leg of a constitutional amendment to require that at least 1 member of the Court of Chancery must be a resident of Kent County and at least 1 member of the Court of Chancery must be a resident of Sussex County.
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2023-06-16
To House Administration Committee
DEHB239Intro

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This Act exempts a notary public employed by, and working under the direct supervision of, an attorney licensed to practice law in this State from the requirement to keep a journal of all notarial acts performed by the notary public.
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2023-06-16
To House Judiciary Committee
DEHCR65Engross

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This Resolution proclaims June 19, 2023. as Juneteenth National Independence Day in Delaware and encourages the people of Delaware to reflect upon the significant roles and many contributions of African Americans and to celebrate this day with approp...
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2023-06-15
Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT
DESCR74Engross

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This Senate Concurrent Resolution proclaims Monday, June 12, 2023, as Women Veterans Day in the State of Delaware.
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2023-06-15
Passed In House by Voice Vote
DESCR73Engross

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This Senate Concurrent Resolution recognizes the importance of community health workers as well as "Community Health Improvement Week" in the State of Delaware.
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2023-06-15
Passed In House by Voice Vote
DESCR71Engross

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This Senate Concurrent Resolution recognizes September 2023 as "Prostate Cancer Awareness Month" in the State of Delaware.
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2023-06-14
Passed In House by Voice Vote
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