Rep. Andria Bennett

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District HD-032
Party Democrat
Bills Introduced 19

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State (Delaware)
Delaware 147th General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 4 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Alcoholic Liquors And Movie Theaters. [HB-299]
This legislation would allow for the sale and consumption of beer, wine and liquor at movie theaters, including consumption within the theater during a movie showing, something that is allowed in at least 30 states including Maryland, New Jersey, New York and Virginia. The bill defines a movie theater as one with at least 500 seats in a single theater or combination of theaters, open at least 5 days a week with at least 250 movie showings in a year. It sets the biennial fee for a movie theater license at $1,500, the same as the concert hall category (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Bruce Ennis Signed By Governor on 07/15/2014

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State (Delaware)
Delaware 147th General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Requiring Electronic Filing Of Public Officer Financial Disclosure Reports. [HB-304]
This bill mandates electronic filing of financial disclosure reports.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. David Wilson Signed By Governor on 07/22/2014

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Delaware 147th General Assembly

An Act To Amend Titles 16 And 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating Of Midwifery. [HB-319]
As existing law has failed to make licensed midwifery services available to Delaware mothers who do not belong to very specific religious sects, a public process was followed in 2013-2014 to identify a better system, incorporating both Delaware systems, and other states' best practices for midwifery licensure. This public process included a broad cross-section of interested stakeholders. This bill establishes a Midwifery Advisory Council, which reports to the Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline. The Council is responsible for 1) procedures (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. William Outten Hs 1 For Hb 319 - Passed By House Of Representatives. Votes: Passed 27 Yes 12 No 1 Not Voting 1 Absent 0 Vacant on 06/25/2014

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State (Delaware)
Delaware 147th General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The School District Enrollment Choice Program. [HB-337]
This bill promotes uniformity in the timing of the application process for school districts, charter schools, magnet schools, and career and technical education schools.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. John Kowalko Signed By Governor on 06/25/2014

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Delaware 147th General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 12 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Fiduciary Access To Digital Assets And Digital Accounts. [HB-345]
Recognizing that an increasing percentage of people's lives are being conducted online and that this has posed challenges after a person dies or becomes incapacitated, this Act specifically authorizes fiduciaries to access and control the digital assets and digital accounts of an incapacitated person, principal under a personal power of attorney, decedents or settlors, and beneficiaries of trusts. The Act should be construed liberally to allow such access and control, especially when expressly provided for in a written instrument. Section 1 creates (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Melanie Smith Signed By Governor on 08/12/2014

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Delaware 147th General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Freedom Of Information Act. [HB-351]
This bill makes a housekeeping correction by changing a reference to the former “Violent Crimes Compensation Board” to the current name, Victims’ Compensation Assistance Program.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. William Outten Signed By Governor on 07/21/2014

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Delaware 147th General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Diamond State Port Corporation. [HB-354]
At the recommendation of the Joint Sunset Committee, this bill amends the Diamond State Port Corporation by adding an advisory board, consisting of members who represent a variety of interests related to the Port, to provide the Port’s Board of Directors with advice on strategic planning, capital investment, business development, and budgetary matters.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. William Outten Signed By Governor on 09/11/2014

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Delaware 147th General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Physical Therapy And Athletic Training. [HB-359]
At the recommendation of the Joint Sunset Committee, this bill revises the State Examining Board of Physical Therapists and Athletic Trainers’ licensing law to make it consistent with the laws of other Title 24 boards. This bill updates the Board’s governing statute in several substantive ways. The bill revises the provision pertaining to Board membership and duties, the grounds for discipline, and available sanctions. The bill redefines and expands “practice of physical therapy” and “athletic training,” including telehealth and dry needling in (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. William Outten Signed By Governor on 08/12/2014

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Delaware 147th General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Cash Management Policy Board. [HB-365]
This bill is intended to codify three recommendations made by the Joint Sunset Committee. First, the bill increases the minimum number of yearly meetings from 2 to 4, and provides for the Chair or State Treasurer to set the agenda for special meetings. Second, the bill authorizes the Board, by a majority vote of its members, to enter into agreements to employ consultants. Finally, the bill moves administrative and budgetary support responsibilities from the Office of the State Treasurer to the Office of the Secretary of the Department of Finance.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. William Outten Signed By Governor on 07/23/2014

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Delaware 147th General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 31 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Child Care. [HB-366]
This bill allows a licensee or a potential licensee of Child Care to appeal a decision by the Secretary of DSCYF to revoke, suspend or deny their application for a license. This appeal would go to Superior Court on the record and pursuant to the Administrative Procedures Act. Currently, there is no direct appeal right to Superior Court for a licensee or potential licensee. The bill also makes minor changes to the administrative hearings, to bring them into compliance with the Administrative Procedures Act. Finally, the bill codifies the process (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Harris McDowell Signed By Governor on 07/21/2014

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