From the 151st General Assembly, this Act proposes to limit the Governor’s abilities during a State of Emergency in regard to the Delaware Freedom of Information Act, exempting it from Title 20, Chapter 31. This Act also ensures that the reasons outlined in Title 29, §10003 for the public body requesting an extension to a FOIA request is an exhaustive list. This Act also adds Title 29, Chapter §10008, which states that the Governor may not suspend FOIA during a state of emergency without a showing that FOIA prevents, hinders, or delays the State’s necessary actions in coping with the crisis at hand. For the complete bill, please click here: https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?legislationId=78734.
House Bill 203
Legislative Highlights
House Substitute 1 for House Bill 113
From the 153rd General Assembly, this Act amends Title 29 to deny state-funded retirement and disability benefits to education employees convicted of specific child-related sexual offenses committed in connection with their employment. It also bars benefits if the individual is […]
House Bill 246
From the 153rd General Assembly, this Act amends Title 14 to restrict public school districts from increasing property tax revenue by more than 2% annually for five years following a countywide reassessment. Previously, districts could raise taxes up to 10% […]
House Bill 29 - House Amendment 1, Senate Amendments 1 & 2
From the 153rd General Assembly, this Act amends Title 14 to enhance transparency in Delaware’s public education system by refining the Department of Education’s annual school performance reports. As amended, the bill requires inclusion of data on extracurricular activities—specifying gender […]
House Bill 87
From the 153rd General Assembly, this Act amends Title 16 by expanding the Delaware Suicide Prevention Coalition by adding two Governor-appointed members: one who has experienced suicide ideation or survived a suicide attempt, and one who has lost a loved […]