Delaware Senator Bryan Townsend [D]

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DESCR54Engross
50%
The resolution proclaims May 11, 2023, as "Home Care Advocacy Day" in Delaware.
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2023-05-11
Passed In House by Voice Vote
DEHCR46Engross
50%
This resolution designates the month of May as "National Nurses Month" in Delaware.
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2023-05-10
Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT
DESB104Intro
25%
This Act creates a separate offense for theft of a catalytic converter. A first offense of catalytic converter theft is a class A misdemeanor unless the value of the stolen property is $1,500 or more, in which case it is a class G felony. A second of...
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2023-05-10
Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in Senate with 3 Favorable, 2 On Its Merits, 1 Unfavorable
DESCR48Engross
50%
This Senate Concurrent Resolution recognizes May 2023 as "Older Americans Month" in the State of Delaware.
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2023-05-10
Passed In House by Voice Vote
DESCR49Engross
50%
This concurrent resolution designates May 7-13, 2023, as "Youth Health Awareness and Prevention Week" in the State of Delaware.
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2023-05-09
Passed In House by Voice Vote
DESCR50Engross
50%
This Concurrent Resolution acknowledges the importance of Mobile Integrated Health and Community Paramedicine and encourages stakeholders to collaborate and support its expansion.
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2023-05-09
Passed In House by Voice Vote
DESR13Engross
50%
This resolution proclaims May 4, 2023, as "Until Justice Just Is Day" in the State of Delaware and urges all Delawareans to support the mission of the YWCAs "Until Justice Just Is" campaign by advocating for and supporting their c...
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2023-05-04
Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT
DESCR44Engross
50%
This Resolution recognizes May 5, 2023, as Maternal Mental Health Awareness Day in Delaware.
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2023-05-04
Passed In House by Voice Vote
DESB100Intro
25%
This Act adds Drug Dealing or Possession - Tier 3 to the list of violent felonies under section 4201(c) of Title 11 in recognition of the association of higher drug volumes and gun violence. Nothing in this act is intended to affect the violent felon...
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2023-05-03
Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in Senate with 2 Favorable, 4 On Its Merits
DEHCR39Engross
50%
This Resolution honors the contributions of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion of the Women's Army Corps.
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2023-05-02
Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT
DESCR42Engross
50%
This Senate Concurrent Resolution recognizes May 1 to May 6, 2023, as "Auctioneers Week" in the State of Delaware.
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2023-05-02
Passed In House by Voice Vote
DEHB2PassThe Delaware Marijuana Control Act regulates and taxes marijuana for recreational use in much the same manner as alcohol. It creates a framework for production, manufacture, and sale in a legal recreational marijuana industry.
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2023-04-27
Enact w/o Sign by Governor
DESCR37Engross
50%
This concurrent resolution recognizes April 29, 2023, as "World Wish Day" in Delaware.
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2023-04-27
Passed In House by Voice Vote
DESCR34Engross
50%
This resolution congratulates the winning teams from the 2023 Delaware High School Mock Trial Program.
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2023-04-27
Passed In House by Voice Vote
DESCR40Engross
50%
This Senate Concurrent Resolution celebrates the 100th Anniversary of the Delaware State Police and recognizes them for their service to the citizens of Delaware.
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2023-04-27
Passed In House by Voice Vote
DEHCR37Engross
50%
This Resolution recognizes the month of April 2023 as "National Donate Life Month" in Delaware.
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2023-04-27
Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
DESCR39Engross
50%
This resolution recognizes April 27, 2023, as "Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day."
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2023-04-27
Passed In House by Voice Vote
DEHCR54Engross
50%
This House Concurrent Resolution congratulates the State of Israel on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of its founding.
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2023-04-26
Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
DEHB61PassThe Delaware Manufactured Home Relocation Authority administers the Delaware Manufactured Home Relocation Trust Fund. This Act provides members of the board of directors of the Delaware Manufactured Home Relocation Authority with $100 in compensation...
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2023-04-26
Signed by Governor
DEHCR41Engross
50%
This Concurrent Resolution recognizes the week of April 10-14, 2023, has been reserved for recognition and appreciation of the Community Development Programs throughout the State of Delaware.
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2023-04-26
Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
DESB60PassThis Act provides teachers and other school employees with the same protection to be absent without a loss of pay as State merit employees for all of the following reasons:
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2023-04-26
Signed by Governor
DESB101Intro
25%
This Bill amends the Uniform Controlled Substances Act to establish quantity tiers specific to drug offenses involving fentanyl. This update to the UCSA accounts for the high potency and lethality of fentanyl relative to other substances in its curre...
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2023-04-26
To Senate Health & Social Services Committee
DEHB112Intro
25%
In 2022, the General Assembly passed HB 115, which prohibits the criminal prosecution of children under the age of 12, and limits delinquency proceedings for children under 12 to a small set of very serious crimes. This Act clarifies that children un...
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2023-04-26
Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in House with 1 Favorable, 6 On Its Merits, 1 Unfavorable
DESCR35Engross
50%
This Senate Concurrent Resolution recognizes April 18, 2023 as "National Line Worker Appreciation Day" in the
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2023-04-26
Passed In House by Voice Vote
DESCR31Engross
50%
This Concurrent Resolution recognizes April 23-29, 2023, as "Crime Victims' Rights Week" in the State of Delaware. The following websites provide more information on Crime Victims' Rights Week and the resources available to victims ...
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2023-04-26
Passed In House by Voice Vote
DESB27PassThis Act increases the statute of limitations for filing an action for recovery upon a claim for unpaid wages from 1 year to 2 years, making it consistent with the statute of limitations under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act, 29 U.S.C. §§ 201,...
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2023-04-26
Signed by Governor
DESCR36Engross
50%
This Concurrent Resolution observes April 2023, as the 2023 Month of the Military Child in the State of Delaware. This Resolution also recognizes the late Colonel Dr. Ronald G. Sarg (USAF, ret.) and his participation and commitment on the MIC3 (Milit...
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2023-04-25
Passed In House by Voice Vote
DESB41Enroll
75%
This Act is the second leg of an amendment to the Delaware Constitution to make necessary technical corrections identified by the General Assembly's Division of Research. The first leg of this constitutional amendment was House Bill 452 of the 15...
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2023-04-25
Passed By House. Votes: 38 YES 3 ABSENT
DESR12Engross
50%
This Senate Resolution respectfully requests the President of our United States of America posthumously pardon the Delaware Underground Railroad hero and abolitionist John Hunn.
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2023-04-25
Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
DESB38Enroll
75%
This Act is the second leg of an constitutional amendment to the Delaware Constitution to enable the General Assembly to designate who is responsible for providing notice of a proposed amendment to the Constitution and how the notice is disseminated....
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2023-04-25
Passed By House. Votes: 37 YES 4 ABSENT
DEHB79Intro
25%
In 2022, the General Assembly passed HB115, which prohibits the criminal prosecution of children under the age of 12 and limits proceeding against a minor as an adult to a narrow set of serious crimes alleged to have been committed by children 16 or ...
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2023-04-25
Stricken in House
DESB39Enroll
75%
This Act is the second leg of a constitutional amendment that would prohibit the regular session of the General Assembly from extending beyond 5:00 p.m. on the last day of June, unless the session is recalled by the Governor or the presiding officers...
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2023-04-25
Passed By House. Votes: 38 YES 3 ABSENT
DESB77Intro
25%
This Act creates a separate offense for theft of a catalytic converter. A first offense of catalytic converter theft is a class A misdemeanor unless the value of the stolen property is $1,500 or more, in which case it is a class G felony. A second of...
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2023-04-25
Stricken in Senate
DEHB1PassThis Act removes all penalties for use or possession of a personal use quantity of marijuana and marijuana accessories. It further specifies that the adult sharing of a personal use quantity or less of marijuana is legal activity for those 21 years o...
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2023-04-23
Enact w/o Sign by Governor
DESB88Intro
25%
This Act alters the State realty transfer tax credit offered to first-time home buyers.
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2023-04-19
To Senate Executive Committee
DESB84Intro
25%
Under this Act, a premium cigar means any roll for smoking that is all of the following:
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2023-04-19
To Senate Executive Committee
DEHB71PassThis bill clarifies that the goal and function of the Lyme Disease Education Oversight Board includes Lyme Disease and other tick-related diseases. This Act supersedes the previous sunset provision that established the Board in House Bill 291 from th...
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2023-04-12
Signed by Governor
DESCR30Engross
50%
This Resolution recognizes April 11-17 2023, as "Black Maternal Health Awareness Week" in Delaware.
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2023-04-06
Passed In House by Voice Vote
DESB63PassThis bill updates the criteria for agriculture, horticulture, or forestry land use.
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2023-04-06
Signed by Governor
DESCR29Engross
50%
This Senate Concurrent Resolution designates the week of April 9 to April 15, 2003 as "Social Equity Week" in Delaware and urges all citizens of Delaware to participate in activities and events that promote social equity.
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2023-04-06
Passed In House by Voice Vote
DESCR32Engross
50%
This Senate Concurrent Resolution proclaims April 2023 as "Second Chance Month" in the State of Delaware.
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2023-04-06
Passed In House by Voice Vote
DEHCR36Engross
50%
This Concurrent Resolution recognizes April 6, 2023, as Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated or AKA Day at the Capital in Delaware.
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2023-04-06
Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT
DESCR25Engross
50%
This Resolution recognizes April 2023 as "Child Abuse Prevention Month" in the State of Delaware.
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2023-04-04
Passed In House by Voice Vote
DESCR26Engross
50%
This Resolution recognizes April 2023 as "Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month" in the State of Delaware.
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2023-04-04
Passed In House by Voice Vote
DEHCR31Engross
50%
This concurrent resolution commemorates March 31st as International Transgender Day of Visibility.
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2023-04-04
Passed By Senate. Votes: 15 YES 1 NO 5 NOT VOTING
DEHCR30Engross
50%
This Concurrent Resolution recognizes Ramadan and Muslim residents of this State as they observe Ramadan.
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2023-04-04
Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
DEHCR32Engross
50%
This Concurrent Resolution recognizes the contributions of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. chapters in the State of Delaware and declares April 4, 2023, to be Delta Day at the Delaware Capital.
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2023-04-04
Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
DEHCR33Engross
50%
This House Concurrent Resolution recognizes the month of April 2023 as National Fair Housing Month in the State of Delaware.
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2023-04-04
Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT
DESCR17Engross
50%
This Senate Concurrent Resolution recognizes March 2023 as "Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month" in the State of Delaware.
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2023-03-30
Passed In House by Voice Vote
DESCR23Engross
50%
This Senate Concurrent Resolution recognizes March 29, 2023, as "National Vietnam War Veterans Day" in Delaware.
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2023-03-30
Passed In House by Voice Vote
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