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• Because here, the foundation that lasts is built on education. Today, I rise, Mr.
• <00:53:47.040> built<00:53:47.920> on foundation that lasts is built on foundation
• co-sponsor, defends the foundational co-sponsor, defends the foundational principles<03:18:14.720
• Houses that were totally destroyed and lifted off the foundation.
• And there was one man sitting out in a chair by that foundation.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• So far, two states, Delaware and Tennessee, have these waivers.
• You mentioned Tennessee and Maryland. >> Uh, Delaware. >> Delaware. >> Yeah. approach.
• >> Uh,<04:15:36.479> Delaware. >> Uh, Delaware. >> Uh, Delaware.
• >> Delaware. >> Delaware. >> Delaware. >> Yeah.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• In our foundational elements, literacy and math, those are going to be the focus.
• We understand that math is a foundational element to education.
• Again, that, to me, set the foundation for the math conversation.
• They kind of set the foundation on that.
• And would you believe that in my district, consisting of Ottawa, Parcel, Delaware, and Craig counties

Bills: HB3622, HB3621, HB3151, HB3882, HB3661, HB4273, HB3644, HB3706, HB3708, HB2021, HB3986, HB3972

Keywords: HB3622, 2030 Census, Decennial Census, U.S. Decennial Census Revolving Fund, Oklahoma Department of Commerce, Commerce Department, census preparation, federal census, state treasury fund, revolving fund, continuing fund, deemed appropriated, technology upgrades, census outreach, redistricting, population count, Title 74, OMES, State Treasurer, budgeting

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• At the most foundational level, first and foremost, is to continue to promote the communication pathway
• At the most foundational level, first and foremost, is to continue to promote the communication pathway
• it was almost like incident command, right, where I think people from medical professionals from Delaware
• it was almost like incident command, right, where I think people from medical professionals from Delaware
• And in that center, yes, we're monitoring patients in Delaware.

Summary: The committee held a panel discussion focused on how Florida health care organizations are working to improve access, quality, and affordability. Panelists from Florida Community Care/Independent Living Systems, Sunshine Health, AdventHealth, UF Health, and Nemours described their approaches, including Medicaid managed care, value-based contracting, community partnerships, mobile screening units, smart-room technology, telehealth, and specialized programs for maternal health, children, and complex chronic conditions. Several speakers emphasized that managed care and coordinated care can improve outcomes while reducing unnecessary utilization and costs. Members asked about the impact of Medicare’s V28 changes, mobile cancer screening, urgent care versus emergency room billing, pediatric specialty access, complaint resolution, Black maternal mortality, provider shortages, network adequacy, and the use of AI in prior authorization. Witnesses said V28 has affected providers and revenue, UF Health’s mobile screening program is expanding beyond a few cancer types, and its urgent care model bills patients at the appropriate level rather than both urgent care and ER rates. Nemours said it reduced specialty wait times through scheduling changes, telemedicine, and registry tools, while AdventHealth described postpartum coordination and maternal heart programs to reduce maternal complications and mortality. On complaints and access problems, panelists said their organizations use patient/member advocates, care managers, call centers, and escalation processes to resolve issues, and Sunshine Health specifically discussed a transportation complaint that was addressed with its vendor and the family. Sunshine Health also said it is not using AI for prior authorization, though it is exploring responsible uses elsewhere, and Florida Community Care said it is not using AI in utilization management. In closing, panelists identified workforce shortages, provider burnout, and high-cost drugs as the biggest ongoing challenges. The meeting ended with thanks to the panel and adjournment after Representative Brackett moved to rise, without objection.

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• Delaware, where he came under direct Delaware, where he came under direct fire<00:18:48.960> from<
• Saiers is in Smyrna, Delaware in August.
• <01:03:54.319> Him and AES foundation that he founded.
• Him and AES foundation that he founded.
• I yield two minutes to the gentlewoman from Delaware, Ms.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• For what purpose does the representative from Delaware seek recognition?
• Without objection, the representative from Delaware is recognized for one minute.
• This project reflects the very best of Delaware.
• <02:11:09.520> seek the representative from Delaware seek the representative from Delaware
• I'm grateful to very best of Delaware.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• As the Heritage Foundation recently explained, ESG policies are a thinly veiled attempt to radically
• Right now, what we're seeing in Delaware is people are fleeing Delaware because of ESG issues.
• , so kind of focusing again on this, let's take, for example, a real-life case that was filed in Delaware

Bills: HB4922, HB4713, HB4256, HB872, HB1571, HB4266, HB4559, SB251, SB441, SB1719

Keywords: healthcare liability, emergency medical care, standard of proof, negligence, legal reforms, Texas General Arbitration Act, arbitration, binding arbitration, statute of limitations, limitations period, tolling, Civil Practice and Remedies Code, Section 16.073, alternative dispute resolution, ADR, civil procedure, lawsuit filing, court jurisdiction, Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence, procedural law

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• Delaware is proud of her. And I'm proud to stand here today and lift up this dedicated educator.
• years delivering food to working families throughout Delaware.
• A native of throughout Delaware.
• Today and every day, Delaware is better because of Frank Coverdale.
• students having the foundational students having the foundational literacy<00:19:32.320> skills

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• I'm incredibly proud of the work that we have accomplished in Delaware.
• I'm incredibly proud of the work that we have accomplished in Delaware.
• Corporal Snook served the State of Delaware as a trooper for a decade.
• Speaker, I yield back. served the state of Delaware as a served the state of Delaware as a trooper<00
• <00:18:08.320> State college to serve in the Delaware State college to serve in the Delaware

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• Those states are New York, Connecticut,<00:46:10.880> Delaware,<00:46:11.880> Pennsylvania,
• Connecticut, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and<00:46:18.240
• So we're not trying to rush people into this, but I do think that having some foundational standards
• and um foundational standards and um opportunities<00:48:59.839> for<00:49:00.079> people<
• again I think having some foundational again I think having some foundational standards<00:49:31.280

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• of the state of Delaware or Delaware consumers outside of the state of Delaware, outside of the state
• Just because I'm a resident of Delaware, based out of Delaware, and using my computer in Delaware, I
• Delaware.
• And so you're going to be capturing potentially Delaware people in Delaware or Delaware residents interacting
• And so you're going to be capturing potentially Delaware people in Delaware or Delaware residents interacting

Summary: The committee heard several bills, but much of the meeting focused on House Bill 306, which would require disclosure when a consumer is interacting with a chatbot rather than a human. Sponsor Senator Townsend described it as a consumer protection measure and said the bill is meant to keep pace with rapidly changing AI technology. Committee members and witnesses raised concerns about the bill’s enforcement structure, especially private rights of action and penalties that could apply even without actual consumer harm. The Department of Justice said the bill would apply where the conduct has a Delaware nexus, and that the disclosure requirement is the key consumer protection. Industry witnesses and chambers of commerce opposed the bill as drafted, arguing it would create broad compliance burdens and expose businesses to excessive litigation risk without a harm requirement or clearer safe harbor language. Earlier in the meeting, the committee discussed House Bill 429, which would update Delaware’s step therapy exception process to include biosimilars and interchangeable biologics. Senator Poore and supporters from Highmark and the Department of Insurance said the bill would modernize insurance law, improve access to effective treatments, and reduce costs; they cited national savings from biosimilars and said the bill has agency support. Members asked about Delaware-specific savings, patient switching, and how the process would work, but no vote was taken during the discussion. The committee also heard House Bill 310, which would exclude large data centers from Blue Collar Jobs Act tax credits; the sponsor said the bill is intended to ensure large energy users contribute more to state and local revenues, while supporters and opponents debated competitiveness and community impacts. House Bill 406, on allowing insureds to choose their auto repair shop, and Senate Bill 347, a cleanup bill related to medical debt collection and personal property levies, were also presented without opposition in the hearing. House Bill 253, concerning who may receive letters testamentary or of administration, was described as a cleanup to align statute with existing practice. The committee approved the meeting minutes, but the transcript does not show final votes on the bills discussed.

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• House Bill 371, an act to amend Title 3 of the Delaware Code relating to the Delaware Agricultural Lands
• House Bill 364 with House Amendment 2, an act to amend Title 30 of the Delaware Code relating to Delaware
• House Bill 364 with House Amendment 2, an act to amend Title 30 of the Delaware Code relating to Delaware
• House Bill 452, an act to amend Title 14 of the Delaware Code relating to the Delaware Interscholastic
• Code relating to the Delaware Nursing Advancement Fund.

Summary: The Senate received a large number of House communications and committee reports, including several nominations and many bills and resolutions returned from House committees or passed by the House. Committee reports covered a wide range of topics, including education, health, judiciary, finance, housing, transportation, emergency management, and business/technology. The Senate also assigned several measures to committees for further consideration and noted upcoming committee meetings. The chamber confirmed three nominations by roll call: Michael T. Scuse to the Delaware Thoroughbred Racing Commission, J. Eric Firewold to the University of Delaware Board of Trustees, and Joan F. Coker to the University of Delaware Board of Trustees. The Senate also passed Consent Calendar 66, which included Senate Concurrent Resolution 223 on DIA broadcast access for playoff and championship games and House Concurrent Resolution 149 designating June 12, 2026, as Loving Day in Delaware. Members discussed Loving Day and the importance of recognizing interracial marriage rights, with Senator Huxstable, Senator Buckson, and Senator Townsend offering remarks. On the floor, the Senate passed House Bill 141, requiring a firearm responsibilities notice for gun purchasers, after debate over gun safety and industry burden; House Substitute 1 for House Bill 200, as amended, expanding insurance coverage for HIV prevention medications PrEP and PEP; House Bill 426, modernizing municipal street-aid reporting; and Senate Resolution 21, directing a study of portable solar generation devices and related safety and utility issues. The Senate also passed Consent Agenda O, a large package of bills covering topics such as money transmission and stablecoins, nursing advancement, pilot licenses, commerce and trade, subaqueous lands, driver’s license loss due to medical issues, residential speed limits, electronic bidding, family court jurisdiction, agency regulations, technical corrections to multiple local charters, and other measures. The Senate then recessed until June 25, 2026.

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• , recognizes a member from Delaware, recognizes a member from Delaware, Representative<00:14:59.760
• crisis, and Delaware is no exception. crisis, and Delaware is no exception.
• The Food Bank of Delaware is territory.
• In Delaware alone, this will amount to $2 million in cuts.
• <05:06:43.840> were and the University of Delaware were and the University of Delaware were

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• House Bill 384 with House Amendment 2, an act to amend Title 30 of the Delaware Code relating to a Delaware
• House Bill 475, an act to amend Title 24 of the Delaware Code relating to the Delaware Nursing Advancement
• And so Senate Bill 315 is an act to amend Title 29 of the Delaware Code relating to the Delaware Technical
• the Delaware Division of Small Business, C.J.
• And so Senate Bill 315 is an act to amend Title 29 of the Delaware Code relating to the Delaware Technical

Summary: The Senate received communications from the House listing numerous bills, substitutes, amendments, and concurrent resolutions passed by the House or returned to the Senate, and it also noted a Senate amendment being stricken from House Bill 190. Committee reports were read on a wide range of nominations and bills, including favorable reports on several executive nominations and legislation involving nurse preceptors, voting, agricultural/forestry grants, child care, Title IX coordination, vehicle security devices, dry needling, human remains disposition, child care assistance, autism-related oversight, nursing advancement, correctional oversight, massage and bodywork, probate letters, computer security breaches, automobile insurance, medical debt protection, and technical corrections. The Senate also assigned House Bill 300, House Bill 64, and House Bill 385 to the Finance Committee. The chamber confirmed several gubernatorial nominations by roll call vote, each receiving the required majority: Heidi J. A. Gilmore to the Marijuana Appeals Commission; Lee Wynne and Ruth J. Tucker to the Delaware River and Bay Authority Board; Jennifer R. Hallman and Lindsay E. Alexich to the Professional Standards Board; Jason M. Munion and F. Todd Kulata to the Environmental Appeals Board. The Senate also passed House Substitute 1 for House Bill 383, which changes overtime eligibility for certain DelDOT employees and clarifies covered positions, and Senate Bill 315 with Senate Amendment 1, which revises the Delaware Technical Innovation Program to give the Division of Small Business more flexibility in using federal grant funds. Consent Agenda M passed unanimously, including Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 319 on menopause and perimenopause coverage, House Bill 411 on alcohol/tobacco/marijuana enforcement, House Bill 271 on marijuana establishment spacing, House Bill 258 on alcohol licenses, House Bill 303 on juvenile probation/parole officers and DCYF employees, and House Bill 377 on Ocean View municipal election deadlines. Consent Calendar 63 also passed unanimously, including resolutions recognizing Day of Service, National Adoption Month, National Coaches Day, Free Speech Week, Women’s Equality Day, and Spirit of America 250, along with resolutions encouraging a veteran cemetery in Kent County, seeking plans for repurposing underused public buildings, and honoring Delaware Boys State. The Senate spent significant time on floor remarks about the Boys State delegates and on a tribute to emergency responders who helped save a seven-year-old child trapped by a seatbelt; the responders were recognized individually and thanked for their work. Additional remarks explained the purpose of the menopause coverage bill, the adoption month resolution, the free speech resolution, and the America 250 resolution. The session ended with no further business and the Senate recessed until June 18.

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• Today our focus is on the Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act, one of the foundational components
• Federal funding is a foundational investment vital for every state for state of good repair of our nation
• In addition to the foundational investments, IIJA has supported major capital projects like shown on
• In my state of Delaware, I even did a bridge tour.
• I had the opportunity to ride with Representative Dwight Evans on Amtrak from Delaware to Philadelphia

Keywords: Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act, IIJA, bipartisan infrastructure, funding flexibility, NEPA, environmental reviews, bureaucratic delays, federal funding, infrastructure investment

Summary: The committee meeting focused on the Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act, discussing the ongoing implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). Chairman Capito highlighted the bipartisan nature of the legislation and the necessity of refining existing provisions to ensure effective delivery of transportation projects. Notable emphasis was placed on the need for flexibility in funding to address inflation impacts and delays caused by bureaucratic hurdles, especially relating to environmental reviews under NEPA. Witnesses from state transportation agencies provided valuable insights into real-world challenges faced in project execution, ultimately underscoring the importance of continuous federal support for infrastructure development. The discussion also touched on the broader implications of federal funding freezes by the previous administration, which have reportedly hindered several ongoing and planned projects. This issue raised significant concern among committee members, who urged the need for reliable funding and the removal of unnecessary bureaucratic obstacles that could cause delays in project implementation. The meeting concluded with a commitment from the members to work collaboratively to overcome these challenges and ensure a smooth path forward for critical infrastructure investments.

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• As the Heritage Foundation recently explained, ESG policies are a thinly veiled attempt to radically
• create extra lawsuits that are in there, but the thing that is, right now, what we're seeing in Delaware
• is people are fleeing Delaware because of ESG issues.
• kind of focusing again on this, um, let's take for example a real-life case that was filed in the Delaware

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• Delaware Troopers Association, and the Delaware FOP.
• Delaware Troopers Association, League of Women Voters, Delaware Bankers Association, Department of Justice
• , Delaware Troopers Association, and the Delaware FOP.
• And we are regulated here in Delaware.
• In 1981, Delaware passed the Financial Center Development Act, which essentially opened up Delaware in

Bills: HB373

Keywords: infused beverages, THC, alcohol control, regulation, non-intoxicating cannabinoids, marijuana, legalization, taxation

Summary: The Senate Banking, Business, Insurance & Technology Committee met in hybrid format and heard testimony on several bills. HB 373, as amended, would regulate hemp-derived THC-infused beverages by defining the products, limiting them to 10 mg of Delta-9 THC per container, restricting sales to package stores and licensed marijuana retail stores, requiring testing and labeling, and imposing a 50-cent per container tax; the sponsor said the bill is intended to create guardrails and protect youth, and a wholesaler representative testified in support. HB 398 would allow racinos to serve alcohol until 2 a.m. and remove local authority to require earlier closing times; the sponsor and Bally’s representative said it would help Delaware remain competitive and increase revenue, and no opposition was heard. HB 433 would let municipalities and counties extend last call for bars, restaurants, and clubs from 1 a.m. to 2 a.m.; a witness from Connect Delaware supported it as a competitiveness and retention measure, emphasizing that it is permissive rather than mandatory. The committee also heard extensive testimony on HB 441, which would ban cryptocurrency kiosks/crypto ATMs in Delaware and require existing machines to be removed within 90 days. The sponsor and supporters, including AARP, the Delaware Department of Justice, and the League of Women Voters, argued the machines are heavily used in scams, especially against older adults, and that regulation has not been effective. CoinFlip opposed the bill, saying it is a regulated operator, that the fraud statistics are overstated or incomplete, and that Delaware should instead adopt a regulatory framework and amendment. HB 465 would update the criminal code to formally define virtual currency and incorporate it into theft, money laundering, racketeering, and search-and-seizure provisions; the sponsor said it would align Delaware law with modern crypto-related crimes, and no opposition was presented. The committee then heard HB 467, which would prevent landlords from requiring renters to buy insurance from a specific company while still allowing them to require coverage meeting lease terms; the sponsor described it as a consumer-choice bill and there was no public opposition. HB 435 would require payment parity for certified registered nurse anesthetists and physicians when the same services are provided; the sponsor, nurse anesthetists, the Delaware Health Care Association, the Department of Insurance, and ChristianaCare supported it as a workforce and access-to-care measure, with no opposition. Finally, HS 1 for HB 450, the Road DE Act, would overhaul permitting and traffic-impact review, emphasize peak-hour traffic, set density standards in growth areas, create a transportation impact fee, and direct some revenue to open space, farmland, and coastal restoration; realtors, builders, environmental groups, engineers, and GEAR supported it as a way to speed permitting, reduce sprawl, and improve infrastructure planning. The committee adjourned after public comment; no votes were recorded in the transcript.

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• She's right here, Miss Delaware of 2009, by the way. And now she's raising little Miss Delaware.
• served the residents of the State of Delaware as a member of the Delaware General Assembly since 1990
• But to me, having been raised up in my profession as a Delaware attorney, the Delaware way means coming
• “I’ll point out in answering the question that the Delaware Business Roundtable, Delaware State Chamber
• Sergeant Mike Ripple, Delaware State Police. Sergeant Mike Ripple, Delaware State Police.

Keywords: 1064, all

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• For every dollar Delaware foregoes through the expanded exemption, Delaware receives an estimated $9
• In New Jersey and in Delaware, that is reversed. In New Jersey and in Delaware, that is reversed.
• Delaware to retire in.
• Every year Delaware fails to act ...military pension exemptions. Every year, Delaware fails to act.
• , Delaware State Teacher of the Year.

Summary: The House Revenue and Finance Committee met to consider two tax-related measures sponsored by Representative Holofsky. The first was House Substitute 1 for House Bill 386, the Tipped Worker Tax Relief Act of 2026, which would allow a temporary Delaware income tax deduction of up to $15,000 for qualified tips for tax years 2027 through 2029, with phaseouts at higher incomes and a refundable credit for lower-income workers. Committee discussion focused on whether the bill applied to residents and non-residents, whether credit-card tips were included, the need for an updated substitute, and the expected fiscal impact. The Office of the Comptroller General said the bill would likely reduce general revenue and that the fiscal note had not yet been fully reviewed, while Deputy Secretary Goldsmith said the Department of Finance could administer it and that implementation costs would be modest. After public comment, the committee voted on a motion to release the bill, but it did not receive enough votes, so the chair said she would walk it for additional signatures. The committee then heard Senate Bill 219, which would phase in an increase in the military pension income exemption from $12,500 to $25,000 by tax year 2029. Representative Holofsky argued the measure would help attract and retain military retirees, support the economy, and provide a strong return on investment through spending, taxes, and community participation. Members raised concerns about whether the benefit should be income-based, with one member arguing that higher-income retirees may not need the tax break, while supporters emphasized the multiplier effect and the value of veterans to the state. Public testimony from Veterans of Foreign Wars representatives strongly supported the bill and described how the exemption could influence retirement decisions and local economic activity. A motion to release the bill also failed to get enough votes, and the chair said she would walk it for signatures before adjourning the meeting.

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• For every dollar Delaware foregoes through the expanded exemption, Delaware receives an estimated $9
• And if we look at the Delaware tax... ...look at the Delaware sales tax advantage for this household,
• In New Jersey and in Delaware, that is reversed.
• $8,000 by choosing Delaware to retire in...
• Delaware State Teacher of the Year.

Summary: The House Revenue and Finance Committee met to consider House Substitute 1 for House Bill 386, which would create a temporary Delaware income tax deduction for qualified tip income from tax years 2027 through 2029. The sponsor described it as relief for service workers in restaurants, salons, and similar tipped occupations, with a deduction of up to $15,000, income-based phaseouts, a refundable credit for lower-income workers, and a sunset for later review. Committee members raised questions about the resident/non-resident language, the fiscal note, and whether the Department of Finance could implement the change; Finance said the department could administer it and expected only modest administrative costs, while the Comptroller’s office said the bill would reduce general revenue. After a brief recess to review updated language, the committee took public comment, but no one testified. A motion to release the bill failed to receive enough votes, and the chair said she would walk it to seek additional signatures. The committee then considered Senate Bill 219, which would phase in an increase in the military pension income exemption from $12,500 to $25,000 by tax year 2029. The sponsor argued the measure would help attract and retain military retirees, citing economic return estimates, workforce benefits, and support from all 21 Senate co-sponsors. Some members supported the bill as a way to reward service and bring in long-term residents, while others questioned whether the exemption should be income-based rather than available to all military retirees, including those with substantial second careers. The Department of Finance said it could operationalize the bill and that the non-resident language was unnecessary because the subtraction is already picked up in the non-resident code section. Public testimony from veterans’ organizations strongly supported the bill, emphasizing that the exemption can influence retirement decisions and help veterans and their families stay in Delaware. A motion to release the bill also failed to get enough votes, and the chair said she would walk it for signatures before adjourning the meeting.