Delaware Senator Bryan Townsend [D]

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State	Bill	Status	Summary/Title	Last Action
DE	SB3	Engross 50%	This Act is the first leg of a constitutional amendment to eliminate the limitations on when an individual may vote absentee and authorizes the General Assembly to enact general laws providing the circumstances, rules, and procedures for absentee vot... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-04-23 Amendment HA 2 to SB 3 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
DE	SB202	Engross 50%	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 inc... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-04-23 Not Worked in Committee
DE	HB300	Intro 25%	This Act requires that all assisted living facilities that are not subject to CMS regulations maintain accreditation from an independent accrediting organization approved by the Department of Health and Social Services, that assisted living facilitie... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-04-23 [Hearing: Apr 24 @ 10:00 am] To House Health & Human Development Committee
DE	SB216	Engross 50%	This Act increases the civil penalties for violations of the statutes in Title 16, Chapter 11 related to Long Term Care Facilities and the regulations adopted pursuant to it. For violations that the Department determines pose a serious threat to the ... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-04-23 To House Health & Human Development Committee
DE	HB337	Engross 50%	This Act continues the practice of amending periodically the Delaware Revised Uniform Limited Partnership Act (the LP Act) to keep it current and to maintain its national preeminence. The following is a section-by-section review of the proposed amend... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-04-23 To Senate Judiciary Committee
DE	HB339	Engross 50%	This Act continues the practice of amending periodically the Delaware Revised Uniform Partnership Act (the GP Act) to keep it current and to maintain its national preeminence. The following is a section-by-section review of the proposed amendments to... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-04-23 To Senate Judiciary Committee
DE	HB336	Engross 50%	This Act continues the practice of amending periodically the Delaware Limited Liability Company Act (the LLC Act) to keep it current and to maintain its national preeminence. The following is a section-by-section review of the proposed amendments to ... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-04-23 To Senate Judiciary Committee
DE	HB338	Engross 50%	This Act continues the practice of amending periodically the Delaware Statutory Trust Act (the Statutory Trust Act) to keep it current and to maintain its national preeminence. The following is a section-by-section review of proposed amendments to th... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-04-23 To Senate Judiciary Committee
DE	HB350	Intro 25%	This Act creates the Diamond State Hospital Cost Review Board, which will be responsible for an annual review of hospital budgets and related financial information. The Board will have 7 members: 6 appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senat... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-04-23 was introduced and adopted in lieu of HB 350
DE	SB237	Engross 50%	This Act amends the provisions in Title 9 of the Delaware Code relating to the county comprehensive plans for Sussex, Kent, and New Castle Counties, and Title 22 of the Delaware Code relating to municipal comprehensive plans for municipalities with p... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-04-23 Passed By Senate. Votes: 15 YES 5 NO 1 ABSENT
DE	HB351	Intro 25%	This Act creates a new chapter in Title 21 pertaining to the towing of vehicles without the consent of the owner or operator. It makes violations of the chapter an unlawful practice enforceable by the Consumer Protection Unit of the Department of Jus... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-04-23 Reported Out of Committee (Public Safety & Homeland Security) in House with 5 Favorable, 1 On Its Merits
DE	SB25	Engross 50%	This Act exempts contracts for the construction of affordable housing units from the 2% realty transfer tax imposed under 30 Del. C. § 5402(f). [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-04-23 To House Revenue & Finance Committee
DE	SB255	Intro 25%	This Act does the following: [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-04-23 [Hearing: Apr 24 @ 12:00 pm] Amendment SA 1 to SB 255 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
DE	SB245	Intro 25%	The Office of Foreclosure Prevention and Financial Education and the Residential Mortgage Foreclosure Mediation Program were created in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis to assist homeowners at risk of foreclosure or already navigating the forecl... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-04-23 To Senate Finance Committee
DE	SB246	Engross 50%	For over 30 years, the Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) has invested in home repair programs that make necessary repairs to improve the health and safety conditions in the homes of Delawareans. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-04-23 To House Health & Human Development Committee
DE	SB257	Engross 50%	This Act changes Delawares law related to liability insurance for rental vehicles. Under the Act, the minimum level of coverage required for a vehicle owners policy of liability insurance under § 2902 of this title is also required for a vehicle own... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-04-23 Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT
DE	SCR131	Engross 50%	This Senate Concurrent Resolution recognizes May 2024 as "Older Americans Month" in the State of Delaware. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-04-23 Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
DE	HCR120	Engross 50%	This Resolution pays tribute to the men and women of the Delaware National Guard for their service and sacrifices in support of defending our state and nation, and recognizes the outstanding advocacy provided by the National Guard Association of Dela... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-04-23 Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
DE	SB275	Intro 25%	The purpose of this Act is to combat aggressive driving and dangerous speed differentials on targeted roadways. This Act prohibits vehicles from traveling in the left lane on the portions of State Route 1 or Interstate 495 that are an express highway... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-04-23 To Senate Environment, Energy & Transportation Committee
DE	SB276	Engross 50%	This bill names the Newark Regional Transportation Center after United States Senator Thomas R. Carper. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-04-19 [Hearing: Apr 24 @ 12:00 pm] To House Administration Committee
DE	HB140	Engross 50%	This Act permits a terminally ill individual who is an adult resident of Delaware to request and self-administer medication to end the individual's life in a humane and dignified manner if both the individual's attending physician or attendin... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-04-18 To Senate Executive Committee
DE	SB244	Engross 50%	This Act allows a county that imposes a lodging tax to spend money from that tax on workforce and affordable housing programs. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-04-18 To House Housing Committee
DE	SCR142	Engross 50%	This Concurrent Resolution observes April 2024, as the "2024 Month of the Military Child" in the State of Delaware. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-04-18 Passed In House by Voice Vote
DE	SCR145	Engross 50%	This Senate Concurrent Resolution recognizes April 18, 2024, as "National Line Worker Appreciation Day" in the State of Delaware. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-04-18 Passed In House by Voice Vote
DE	SB265	Intro 25%	The Delaware Energy Solutions Act of 2024 authorizes processes necessary to help meet the net zero goals of the Climate Change Solutions Act of 2023. The bill facilitates a transition to carbon-free energy sources by (i) preparing for offshore wind t... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-04-18 [Hearing: Apr 24 @ 1:00 pm] To Senate Environment, Energy & Transportation Committee
DE	SB16	Intro 25%	The governance of this State relies on the qualifications and performance of the members of the Governors cabinet. The General Assembly finds that the confirmation process is an important step to ensure the qualifications and performance of the Gover... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-04-18 To Senate Executive Committee
DE	SB15	Intro 25%	The governance of this State relies on the qualifications and performance of the members of the Governors cabinet. The General Assembly finds that the confirmation process is an important step to ensure the qualifications and performance of the Gover... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-04-18 To Senate Executive Committee
DE	SB169	Intro 25%	This bill creates the Delaware Wrongful Conviction Compensation and Service Act. The Act provides compensation and reintegration services to individuals who have served sentences of incarceration, parole, probation, and sex offender registration in t... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-04-17 Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in Senate with 1 Favorable, 3 On Its Merits
DE	HB204	Intro 25%	This bill grants authority to the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) to adopt regulations related to the operation of temporary staffing agencies that staff temporary nurses and other staff positions in long-term care facilities in the S... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-04-17 Reported Out of Committee (Health & Human Development) in House with 1 Favorable, 10 On Its Merits
DE	HB110	Intro 25%	Section 1 amends Title 31 to require all health benefit plans delivered or issued for Medicaid to cover services related to the termination of pregnancy. Coverage provided under this section is not subject to any deductible, coinsurance, copayment, o... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-04-17 Reported Out of Committee (Appropriations) in House with 4 On Its Merits
DE	HB18	Engross 50%	This bill amends the Merit System of Personnel Administration by allowing for preference in hiring for casual seasonal employees who are performing the same job duties of a posted merit position. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-04-17 Reported Out of Committee (Elections & Government Affairs) in Senate with 5 On Its Merits
DE	HB17	Intro 25%	This Act requires all employers in the State to provide employees with a minimum of 1 hour of earned sick time and safety leave for every 30 hours worked. For employers of fewer than 10 employees, the time may be unpaid, job-protected time instead of... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-04-17 To House Appropriations Committee
DE	SB21	Intro 25%	Like Senate Bill No. 21, Senate Substitute No. 1 for Senate Bill No. 21 this Act) establishes an independent and nonpartisan Office of the Inspector General (OIG) and the position of the Inspector General. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-04-17 To Senate Finance Committee
DE	SB261	Intro 25%	This Act amends Delaware Code provisions which govern the Delaware Health Facilities Authority (DFHA). [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-04-17 Reported Out of Committee (Health & Social Services) in Senate with 3 Favorable, 2 On Its Merits
DE	HB380	Intro 25%	This Act makes technical changes for clarity by adding a definition of mental condition to the Code section that deals with relinquishment of firearms for persons who may be a danger to self or others (also known as a red flag law). It also extends t... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-04-17 [Hearing: Apr 24 @ 11:00 am] To House Judiciary Committee
DE	SB271	Intro 25%	This Act clarifies portions of Chapter 49 of Title 6 and Chapter 63 of Title 21 of the Delaware Code pertaining to motor vehicle dealers. These additions and modifications are intended to further improve our States franchise laws and ensure that Dela... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-04-17 [Hearing: Apr 24 @ 3:00 pm] To Senate Executive Committee
DE	HB127	Engross 50%	This Act provides each county with the ability to impose, by duly enacted ordinance, a fire protection fee (fee). A county that enacts this fee must do all of the following: [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-04-16 To Senate Elections & Government Affairs Committee
DE	HB288	Enroll 75%	This Act changes the name of the Division of Research to the "Division of Legislative Services" (Division) to more fully reflect the tasks that the Division performs. In addition to legislative research, the Division's tasks include dra... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-04-16 Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
DE	HB316	Intro 25%	This Act creates a new elections crime: use of deep fake technology to influence an election. Under this statute it would be a crime to distribute within 90 days of an election a deep fake that is an audio or visual depiction that has been manipulat... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-04-16 Amendment HA 1 to HS 1 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
DE	SB235	Engross 50%	This Act brings the State in compliance with the federal regulation published by FMCSA on October 7, 2021, to establish a national drug and alcohol clearinghouse as mandated by the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21). This act ... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-04-16 Reported Out of Committee (Public Safety & Homeland Security) in House with 1 Favorable, 6 On Its Merits
DE	HB322	Engross 50%	This Act establishes the Delaware Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage and Culture. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-04-16 To Senate Elections & Government Affairs Committee
DE	HB190	Engross 50%	This bill updates the current law relating to the Spay Neuter Fund and the administration of that fund to make it easier to administer the fund and animal population control programs. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-04-16 To Senate Health & Social Services Committee
DE	SR21	Engross 50%	This resolution recognizes the efforts of Hawks, Inc. in helping with the clean-up of the 11th Street Bridge after Hurricane Ida in 2021. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-04-16 Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
DE	SCR144	Engross 50%	This Senate Concurrent Resolution recognizes April 2024 as "Child Abuse Prevention Month" in the State of Delaware. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-04-16 Passed In House by Voice Vote
DE	HCR107	Engross 50%	This Resolution recognizes April 11 - 17, 2024, as "Black Maternal Health Awareness Week" in Delaware. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-04-16 Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
DE	SB268	Intro 25%	Sections 1 and 2 of this Act update Chapter 8 of Title 12, the Uniform TOD Security Registration Act. Section 1 of this Act does the following: [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-04-16 [Hearing: Apr 24 @ 11:00 am] To Senate Banking, Business, Insurance & Technology Committee
DE	SB269	Intro 25%	This Act simplifies and in some cases increases the civil penalties for violations of laws related to dogs that run at large, dogs that bite a person or domestic animal while running at large, and dogs that are declared dangerous or potentially dange... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-04-16 [Hearing: Apr 24 @ 10:00 am] To Senate Health & Social Services Committee
DE	SB132	Intro 25%	Over the past decade, an increasing number of states have passed legislation establishing a Student Loan Borrower Bill of Rights. At least 18 states have passed such legislation. Of these 18 states, 12 states have a Student Loan Ombudsperson and 13 h... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-04-11 To Senate Finance Committee
DE	SB194	Engross 50%	This Act allows pharmacists, under protocol approved by the Division of Public Health, to provide HIV pre-exposure and post-exposure prophylaxis treatments. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-04-11 To House Sunset Committee (Policy Analysis & Government Accountability)
DE	HB363	Intro 25%	This Act requires a landlord who provides a dwelling place to a person as part of their employment compensation to provide them with a disclosure form advising them of the conditions and requirements for occupancy and vacancy of the premises once the... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-04-11 [Hearing: Apr 24 @ 1:00 pm] To House Housing Committee