In June, my colleagues and I wrapped up the first half of the 151st General Assembly. This year we were presented many challenges. Despite this, we saw record participation in committee meetings in their virtual format and were able to pass significant legislation aimed at improving the lives of Delawareans, making it a better state in which to live, work, and raise a family.
Here are just some of the bills I was proud to sponsor:
SB 15: Increases the minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2025
HB 214: Reduces the amount of property taxes a 100% disabled veteran has to pay
HB 249: Establishes a tuition reimbursement program for our Volunteer Firefighters
HB 100: Expands mental health services in Delaware schools
SS 1 for SB 65: Creates the Focus on Alternative Skills Training (FAST) Program to assist Delawareans in completing non-degree credit certification programs
SB 12 & SB 95: Expand the DelTech SEED and DSU Inspire scholarships
HB 86: Increases K-3 special education funding
SB 33: Raises targets for renewable energy in the Renewable Portfolio Standard
HB 200: The Clean Water for Delaware Act will rebuild Delaware’s drinking water infrastructure, prevent flooding in vulnerable communities, and keep contamination out of our waterways with an initial investment of $50 million.
The General Assembly will reconvene in the coming months to complete its constitutional obligation of redistricting with the new data from the 2020 census.
