Daily Report for 3/13/2025

Governor's Actions

No legislation is Signed by Governor Today

New Legislation Introduced

BillCurrent StatusSponsorSynopsisTitle
HA 1 to HB 15PWBS. MooreThis Amendment does the following: -It changes the definition of early childhood education and early childhood educators to include prekindergarten, kindergarten, and first through second grade. The original Act included third grade as well. -It adds and updates definitions for free play, guided play, and play. -It adds topics that may be included in materials developed to provide ongoing early childhood professional development in play-based learning. -It makes technical corrections for clarity and to conform to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.  

Legislation Passed By Senate

BillCurrent StatusSponsorSynopsisTitle
HCR 14PassedWilson-AntonThis concurrent resolution recognizes the holy month of Ramadan and the residents of Delaware as they observe Ramadan.RECOGNIZING THE HOLY MONTH OF RAMADAN AND MUSLIM RESIDENTS OF DELAWARE AS THEY OBSERVE RAMADAN.
HCR 15PassedBoldenThis Concurrent Resolution designates March 8th, 2025, as International Women’s Day in Delaware.DESIGNATING MARCH 8TH, 2025 AS INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY IN DELAWARE.

Legislation Passed By House of Representatives

BillCurrent StatusSponsorSynopsisTitle
HR 6Passed HouseLynnThis amendment to the House Rules provides that the Chief Clerk cannot refuse to accept a bill or resolution into the prefile. AMENDING THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE 153RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY RELATING TO ACCEPTANCE OF BILLS FOR FILING.
HB 43CommitteeMorrisonThis bill adopts an inmate mailbox rule similar to the federal inmate mailbox rule. If a pro se inmate files an appeal while incarcerated, the date of filing will be counted as the date that that the inmate gave the appeal to the DOC officials for mailing rather than the date that the Courts receive the appeal. AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 10 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO APPEALS.
SCR 19PassedSturgeonThis resolution designates the week of March 10 through March 14, 2025, as “Civic Learning Week” in the State of Delaware to encourage schools and civic organizations to hold educational programs regarding civic duty and urge Delawareans to reflect upon the importance of their civic duty and responsibilities.DESIGNATING THE WEEK OF MARCH 10 THROUGH MARCH 14, 2025, AS “CIVIC LEARNING WEEK” IN DELAWARE.
HA 1 to HJR 1PassedSpiegelmanThis amendment makes a technical correction. 
SCR 24PassedWalshThis Senate Concurrent Resolution recognizes and honors Ireland’s contributions to the United States War of Independence.HONORING IRELAND’S ROLE IN THE UNITED STATES WAR OF INDEPENDENCE.
SCR 25PassedPooreThis resolution recognizes and honors Darwin R. Wall of Middletown, Delaware for his exemplary service and courage as a Bronze Star recipient.RECOGNIZING AND HONORING DARWIN R. WALL OF MIDDLETOWN, DELAWARE, FOR HIS EXEMPLARY SERVICE AND COURAGE AS A BRONZE STAR RECIPIENT.

Senate Committee Assignments

Committee
Banking, Business, Insurance & Technology
Education
Executive
Health & Social Services
Judiciary

House Committee Assignments

Committee
Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce
Education
Judiciary

Senate Committee Report

No Senate Committee Report

House Committee Report

No House Committee Report

Senate Defeated Legislation

No Senate Defeated Legislation

House Defeated Legislation

No House Defeated Legislation

Nominations Enacted upon by the Senate

NomineeStatusCommission/BoardReappointment
Bennett, Renee L.ConfirmedAlderman, City of Rehoboth BeachReappointment
Bushweller, Joshua A.ConfirmedChair, Enhanced 911 Emergency Reporting System Service BoardNew
DiSabatino, Lauren M.CommitteeMember, Delaware Interscholastic Athletic AssociationNew
Reeves, Jeffrey A.ConfirmedTrustee, Board of Pension TrusteesNew
Schultz, William R.CommitteeMember, Delaware Interscholastic Athletic AssociationNew