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Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
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June 30, 2023 | DE | SB 178 | Restructures the Appeal Process When the Department Denies an Application so That the Hearing is Conducted by the Secretary of the Department | Bill Passed - House (28 - 5) |
June 30, 2023 | DE | SB 102 | Repeals a loophole in wage statutes that was being used to pay workers below the prevailing wage | Bill Passed - House (29 - 12) |
June 30, 2023 | DE | HB 123 | Require the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control To Obtain Consent of the General Assembly Before Creating New Regulations | Bill Passed - House (21 - 20) |
June 30, 2023 | DE | HB 121 | Amends Charter of the City of Seaford to Authorize Entities to Vote in Municipal Elections | Bill Passed - House (35 - 6) |
June 30, 2023 | DE | HB 242 | Amends Delaware Statutes Regarding Hospital Visitation Policy | Bill Passed - House (28 - 13) |
June 27, 2023 | DE | HB 119 | Prohibits Open Containers of Alcohol in a Motor Vehicle | Bill Passed - House (28 - 11) |
June 22, 2023 | DE | HR 17 | Requires a Pause in the Implementation of Califonia Standard Emissions Levels | Bill Failed - House (17 - 22) |
June 20, 2023 | DE | HB 208 | Prohibits Motor Vehicle Lessors from Charging Multiple Fees for Licensing, Title, Registration, and Plate | Bill Passed - House (25 - 14) |
May 17, 2022 | DE | HB 205 | Establishes EARNS State Retirement Program | Bill Passed - House (35 - 5) |
April 14, 2022 | DE | SB 1 | Expands Family and Medical Leave | Bill Passed - House (29 - 11) |
June 20, 2019 | DE | HB 79 | Requires Beverages Included in Kids' Meals to be Milk or Water | Bill Passed - House (28 - 11) |
May 14, 2019 | DE | HB 130 | Prohibits Plastic Bags | Bill Passed - House (33 - 7) |
July 1, 2018 | DE | SB 170 | Increases Minimum Wage | Bill Passed - House (21 - 18) |
March 29, 2018 | DE | HB 399 | Amends State Constitution to Provide Equal Rights | Bill Passed - House (34 - 5) |
June 26, 2014 | DE | HB 13 | Prohibits Lawmakers from Becoming Lobbyists for 1 Year After Leaving Office | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (33 - 7) |
April 3, 2014 | DE | HB 265 | Increases Certain Business Taxes | Bill Passed - House (26 - 13) |
Jan. 30, 2014 | DE | SB 6 | Increases the State Minimum Wage | Bill Passed - House (27 - 14) |
June 19, 2012 | DE | SB 205 | Requires Manufactured Home Community Owners to Explain Rent Increases | Bill Failed - House (14 - 22) |
June 23, 2010 | DE | HB 317 | Home Solicitation Regulations | Concurrence Vote Failed - House (22 - 15) |
March 25, 2010 | DE | HB 317 | Home Solicitation Regulations | Bill Passed - House (28 - 11) |
June 29, 2009 | DE | HB 210 | Liquor License Fee | Bill Passed - House (25 - 16) |
June 29, 2009 | DE | HB 211 | Cigarette Tax Increase | Bill Passed - House (25 - 15) |
June 29, 2009 | DE | HB 212 | Alcohol Tax Increase | Bill Failed - House (22 - 19) |
April 2, 2009 | DE | HB 107 | Manufactured Housing Rental Regulations | Bill Passed - House (22 - 16) |
June 26, 2008 | DE | HB 518 | Alcohol Tax Increase | Bill Passed - House (25 - 16) |
June 29, 2007 | DE | SB 36 | State Employee Collective Bargaining | Bill Passed - House (26 - 10) |
June 28, 2007 | DE | HA 1 | Employee Paycheck Consent | Amendment Rejected - House (15 - 23) |
June 26, 2007 | DE | HB 249 | Cigarette Tax Increase | Bill Passed - House (29 - 12) |
June 15, 2006 | DE | HA 5 | Minimum Wage Exception Amendment | Amendment Rejected - House (16 - 24) |
June 15, 2006 | DE | HA 5 | Minimum Wage Exception Amendment | Amendment Rejected - House (16 - 24) |
June 15, 2006 | DE | SB 62 | Minimum Wage Increase | Bill Passed - House (26 - 14) |
June 15, 2006 | DE | SB 62 | Minimum Wage Increase | Bill Passed - House (26 - 14) |