Sunday, February 13, 2011

Senate Bill 15- State Agencies Must Verify Employment Status of New State Employees

146th General AssemblySenate Bill # 15

Primary Sponsor: Sen. Booth

Additional Sponsor(s): Sen. Ennis & Rep. Hudson

CoSponsors: Sens. Bonini, Bunting, Simpson; Reps. Atkins, Lee, Outten, D. Short, Wilson

Introduced on : 01/25/2011

Long Title:
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO CERTAIN EMPLOYMENT AND PUBLIC BENEFITS ELIGIBILITY.

Synopsis:
As of July 1, 2012, this Act requires the State and its political subdivisions to verify employment authorization status for all new hires; requires public employers to only contract for physical performance of services within this State with contractors and subcontractors who verify employment authorization status; and requires, except for enumerated exceptions, that all state agencies and political subdivisions verify the lawful presence of those 14 years of age and older who apply for public benefits.

Current Status: Senate Judiciary Committee On 01/25/2011

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Actions History: Jan 25, 2011 - Assigned to Judiciary Committee in Senate

Senate Bill 11 - Creates a New Medicaid Entitlement

Unbelievably, many members of the majority want to create a new entitlement for those on Medicaid. Where will the money come from????

It will give comprehensive dental services to those on the lower economic tier. The job holders that will be taxed to pay for these benefits often can't afford these services themselves.

146th General Assembly

Senate Bill # 11

Primary Sponsor: Senator Hall-Long

Additional Sponsor(s): Reps. Schooley, Walker

CoSponsors: Sens. Blevins, Cloutier, Ennis, Henry, Sorenson, Reps. Barbieri, Bolden, George, Heffernan, Jaques, Q. Johnson, Keeley, Osienski, Scott

Introduced on : 01/20/2011

Long Title: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 31 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO URGENT AND PREVENTATIVE DENTAL CARE FOR PREGNANT MEDICAID RECIPIENTS AND TO PUBLIC ASSISTANCE.

Synopsis:
This Bill expands Delaware’s Public Assistance Code to provide urgent and preventive dental care for eligible Medicaid recipients who are pregnant or become pregnant while receiving assistance.

Current Status:
Senate Finance Committee On 01/20/2011

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Actions History: Jan 20, 2011 - Assigned to Finance Committee in Senate

House Bill 29 - Require Disclosure of Recycling Costs

This bill would allow consumers to know how much the new recycling bill that passed last year is costing them. Unfortunatly, it has virtually zero chance of passing because the administration fears a backlash if citizens find out the truth.

146th General Assembly
House Bill # 29

Primary Sponsor: Rep. D. Short

Additional Sponsor(s): Rep. Lavelle & Rep. Wilson & Sen. Booth

CoSponsors:
Reps. Briggs King, Hudson, Manolakos, Outten, Willis

Introduced on : 01/26/2011

Long Title: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 7 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO TRANSPARENCY OF INFORMATION ON RECYCLING WASTE SERVICES BILLINGS.

Synopsis:
This legislation requires delineation of the cost of the collection of waste from the cost of the collection of recyclables on all single-family residential and on-premise sales customers’ bills.

Current Status: House Natural Resources Committee On 01/26/11

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Actions History: Jan 26, 2011 - Introduced and Assigned to Natural Resources Committee in House

House Bill 27 - Extremely Important!

The Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard, strengenthed last year, will cause massive increases in electrical bills as time moves on. HB 27 would mitigate much of the damage and would strongly benefit the economy long term.

146th General AssemblyHouse Bill # 27

Primary Sponsor: Rep. Scott

Additional Sponsor(s): Rep. Kowalko

CoSponsors:
Reps. Atkins, Bennett, Briggs King, Carson, Hocker, Hudson, Q. Johnson, Kenton, Lavelle, Lee, Longhurst, Mitchell, Outten, Peterman, Ramone, Schwartzkopf, B. Short, D. Short, D.E. Williams, Wilson; Sens. Bonini, Booth, Bunting, Bushweller, Ennis, Lawson, Simpson

Introduced on : 01/25/2011

Long Title: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 26 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY PORTFOLIO STANDARDS.

Synopsis:
This Act will permit municipal electric companies and rural electric cooperatives that elect to develop and implement a program comparable to the State’s renewable energy portfolio standards (“RPS”) to utilize conservation, energy efficiency and demand-side management programs, in addition to renewable energy resources, to achieve RPS compliance. Conservation, efficiency and demand-side management programs meet or exceed many of the positive attributes associated with renewable energy resources. Such measures are non-polluting, non-invasive to the environment, cost efficient, economically sustainable and mitigate the need for new power plant construction.

Current Status: House Energy Committee On 01/25/11

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Actions History: Jan 25, 2011 - Introduced and Assigned to Energy Committee in House

House Bill 25 - State Budget Increases $100 Million

This year there is a $100 million spending increase proposed in the state budget. Last year it was $200 million. That's almost 10% in 2 years.


146th General Assembly
House Bill # 25

Primary Sponsor: Rep. Gilligan Additional Sponsor(s): Sen. DeLuca

CoSponsors: Schwartzkopf Longhurst D.P. Williams,Blevins Henry McDowell

Introduced on : 01/28/2011

Long Title: AN ACT MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE EXPENSE OF THE STATE GOVERNMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2012; SPECIFYING CERTAIN PROCEDURES, CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONS FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF SUCH FUNDS; AND AMENDING CERTAIN PERTINENT STATUTORY PROVISIONS.

Current Status: House Appropriations Committee On 01/28/2011

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Actions History: Jan 28, 2011 - Introduced and Assigned to Appropriations Committee in House

House 16 - State Agencies Must Disclose Contractors

The state spends tens of millions on contractors. This bill would force them to reveal who those contractors are. Don't hold your breath. There is only one democratic sponsor.

146th General AssemblyHouse Bill # 16

Primary Sponsor: Rep. Hudson

Additional Sponsor(s): Sen. Booth & Sen. Peterson

CoSponsors:
Reps. Lavelle, Hocker, Blakey, Briggs King, Kenton, Lee, Manolakos, Outten, Peterman, Ramone, D. Short, Willis, Wilson; Sen. Sorenson

Introduced on : 01/19/2011

Long Title:
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANTS AND CONTRACTORS USED BY AGENCIES.

Synopsis:

This bill requires the Section of Government Support Services in the Office of Management and Budget to publicly disclose on the internet a list of consultants and contractors and their terms of service to any State agency.

Current Status: House House Administration Committee On 01/19/11

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Actions History: Jan 19, 2011 - Introduced and Assigned to House Administration Committee in House