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• so we can try to attract and pull back some Of our Oklahoma businesses that may be domiciled in Delaware
• our corporate structure so that we can invite Those businesses here and compete with states like Delaware
• I'm sure you're aware that a number of companies throughout the US Incorporate in Delaware because they
• One was actually incorporated in Delaware. I think that's right.
• It wouldn't matter if it was a company based in Delaware or a company based in Oklahoma.

Bills: HB3081, HB3127, HB3128, HB3498, HB2035

Keywords: fire extinguisher, licensing, public safety, age qualification, State Fire Marshal, medical marijuana, employment rights, safety-sensitive positions, workplace policies, public assistance, workforce development, economic competitiveness, task force, apprenticeships, training programs, training barriers, business growth, industry coordination, business entities, corporation law

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• people on any given day on average within our level five population, and it does not affect the Delaware
• Next up, we have Vonda Smack with the ACLU of Delaware. I'm sorry, I'm okay. Everfield.
• I'm the campaign manager at the ACLU of Delaware. The ACLU of Delaware strongly supports SB 309.
• SB 309 ends the problematic process in Delaware and will enable incarcerated individuals to earn wages
• The ACLU of Delaware asks that you pass SB 309 out of committee and vote in favor of this legislation

Bills: SB309, SB309

Summary: The House Corrections Committee met and considered Senate Bill 309 with Senate Amendment 1, which would end the Department of Corrections’ practice of deducting room-and-board charges from wages earned by incarcerated people. Supporters said the bill would help people in work release and other correctional programs keep more of their earnings for reentry needs, while still allowing deductions for child support, restitution, court costs, fines, and other court-ordered obligations. The sponsor also argued the current collection process costs the state more to administer than it brings in, citing roughly $40,000 in annual revenue versus about $137,000 in administrative costs. A Department of Correction witness clarified that the bill applies to level four work release only, affecting about 300 people, and would not change level five populations or Delaware Correctional Industries programming. He also said the funds are held in a non-interest-bearing account and then sent to the general fund. Public commenters, including a private citizen, the ACLU of Delaware, and the Tide Shift Justice Project, strongly supported the bill and argued that incarceration costs should be borne by the state rather than deducted from already low wages. After discussion, a motion was made to release the bill from committee and a roll-call vote was taken. The vote appeared to have enough support among members present, but because fewer than five members were present, the committee could not fully release the bill and instead would circulate it for additional signatures. The committee then adjourned.

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• WHAT CONCERNS ME IS I AM INFORMED IN 2017 THERE WAS A SETTLEMENT REACHED BY DELAWARE AND FLORIDA AGREE
• IT JUST CAN'T BE DONE BY ANY OTHER PUBLIC OFFICIAL THE SHORT ANSWER IS YES IN THIS CASE THE DELAWARE
• THE AG IN ANOTHER STATE IN THIS CASE DELAWARE WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO COME AT US OR, FLORIDA BECAUSE THAT
• BENEFICIARIES THAT MAY RESIDE IN DELAWARE AND THE SUPREME COURT OF FLORIDA DECLINED TO HEAR THE CASE
• I THINK THAT THE PEDIATRIC MEDICAL SOLUTIONS OF THIS TRUST DOES BOTH FOR DELAWARE AND MULTIPLE OTHER

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• Unfortunately, one of the actors is the state of Delaware.
• Delaware gets a lot of state revenue from.
• in Delaware, the Bahamas, and other parts of the world.
• These investments are not optional; they are foundational.
• Hartsell, of whom this foundation and the education components are named after.

Bills: HB 118, HB 388, HB 114, HB 205, HB 2789, HB 2791, HB 499, HB 2960, HB 3163, HB 3135, HB 2427, HB 1618, HB 1672, HB 1722, HB 1338, HB 787, HB 2618, HB 879, HB 1126, HB 4134, HB 3513, HB 718, HB 1536, HB 1445, HB 1640, HB 1893, HB 1734, HB 3229, HB 3306, HB 1276, HB 3272, HB 3276, HB 3516, HB 4145, HB 1585, HB 4810, HB 2989, HB 2558, HB 3014, HB 2742, HB 1695, HB 29, HB 125, HB 145, HB 171, HB 255, HB 50, HB 363, HB 116, HB 491, HB 1495, HB 368, HB 1285, HB 1905, HB 2002, HB 917, HB 2723, HB 2067, HB 1238, HB 745, HB 1188, HB 1606, HB 2003, HB 2147, HB 2355, HB 2546, HB 2495, HB 2818, HB 2249, HB 3228, HB 3240, HB 1507, HB 658, HB 1748, HB 1851, HB 1922, HB 2798, HB 107, HB 1587, HB 3684, HB 118, HB 388, HB 114, HB 205, HB 2789, HB 2791, HB 499, HB 2960, HB 3163, HB 3135, HB 2427, HB 1618, HB 1672, HB 1722, HB 1338, HB 787, HB 2618, HB 879, HB 1126, HB 4134, HB 3513, HB 718, HB 1536, HB 1445, HB 1640, HB 1893, HB 1734, HB 3229, HB 3306, HB 1276, HB 3272, HB 3276, HB 3516, HB 4145, HB 1585, HB 4810, HB 2989, HB 2558, HB 3014, HB 2742, HB 1695, HB 609, HB 630, HB 420, HB 767, HB 1708, HB 1404, HB 2457, HB 140, HB 227, HB 913, HB 2198, HB 2763, HB 1261, HB 1135, HB 1318, HB 2358, HB 2765, HB 2735, HB 3307, HB 1242, HB 2842, HB 333, HB 201, HB 694, HB 2415, HB 155, HB 272, HB 405, HB 519, HB 1136, HB 1275, HB 1437, HB 1532, HB 1675, HB 1868, HB 1888, HB 1990, HB 2286, HB 2523, HB 3129, HB 3251, HB 3354, HB 3479, HB 3803, HB 3804, HB 3805, HB 3806, HB 3887, HB 4163, HB 4238, HB 1240, HB 1842, HB 2029, HB 2622, HB 3255, HB 654, HB 4643, HB 4945, HB 3611, HB 3724, HB 3623, HB 3810, HB 4127, HCR 78, HCR 12, SB 767

Keywords: HB 388, HB388, coordination of benefits, COB questionnaire, health benefit plan, health insurance, insurance commissioner, Texas Department of Insurance, uniform form, primary payer, secondary payer, multiple coverage, dual coverage, Medicaid, CHIP, managed care, HMO, small employer health plan, school district health coverage, self-funded plan

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• In Delaware, coverage for menopause and perimenopause varies greatly from one plan to another.
• This bill, SB 319 with Senate Substitute 1, would require all insurance plans in the state of Delaware
• Kennedy Cook with the Delaware Department of Insurance.
• If passed, Delaware will join eight other states, including our neighbors in New Jersey, in pioneering
• If passed, Delaware will join eight other states, including our neighbors in New Jersey, and pioneering

Summary: The committee met with roll call attendance and took up two bills. First was Senate Bill 315 with Senate Amendment 1, which would allow the Division of Small Business to add state funding to existing federal small business programs, including the Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer programs. There was brief public support from one in-person commenter, no virtual comment, and the committee voted to release the bill, though it did not yet have enough signatures for immediate release and was left open for absent members to sign. The second item was Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 319, a women’s health insurance mandate requiring coverage for medically necessary menopause and perimenopause diagnostic and treatment services, including FDA-approved hormone replacement therapy, pelvic floor therapy, and related care. Representative Smith presented the bill as a response to gaps in menopause care and insurance coverage, and Department of Insurance witness Kennedy Cook explained the religious exemption as applying to certain religious employers and blanket health policies. Committee members asked about the scope of that exemption, and some expressed concern about religious carveouts, while others praised the bill as important women’s health legislation. During public comment, one speaker supported the bill but warned that expanding mandatory health benefits can raise insurance costs. The Department of Insurance then testified in support, saying the bill would align Delaware with other states, many insurers already comply, and the department did not expect a meaningful premium impact. The committee voted to release Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 319 from committee.

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• As you'll see, Senate Bill 154 just amends the existing statute to add the Snow Traveler Foundation to
• So, you know, the foundation works to fill that void when they do their work.
• Uh, do we have somebody from the Snow Traveler Foundation? I do not.
• I'm on the foundation myself. There you go. Uh, have a question. Yes, sir.
• "And in Delaware, it's illegal for them to drive outside of the state.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee held public hearings on three transportation bills. SB 154 would add the Snow Traveler Foundation to the list of charitable organizations authorized to offer multi-use decal plates through the existing Department of Safety program. Senator David Roford said the bill would create a non-tax funding source for snowmobile trail maintenance, especially after flood damage, and Dan Gold of the New Hampshire Snowmobile Association said the foundation would accept tax-deductible donations for projects such as upgraded trail signage. He explained that the association’s 96 volunteer clubs maintain about 7,000 miles of trails and that the sign program is costly. No opposition was presented, and the hearing was closed after questions from members about the foundation’s status and fundraising goals. SB 271 would expand eligibility for veteran license plates to include veterans with a general discharge under honorable conditions. The sponsor’s representative said the change would recognize service members who are already eligible for many veterans benefits but are excluded from plates under current law. Supporters included Phil Grizzo, who argued that general discharges often reflect service that was otherwise honorable, and Kevin Grady of the State Veterans Advisory Committee, which said it strongly supported the bill and was also considering broader statutory cleanup to standardize the definition of veteran across state law. Committee members asked whether the change should be limited to plates or applied more broadly, but the sponsor said broader changes would be a separate policy question. The public hearing was then closed. SB 273, titled “Cheryl’s Law,” would update New Hampshire’s move-over requirements for motorists approaching stopped or standing vehicles on the roadside, including stranded vehicles and those with warning signals. Senator Donovan Fenton said the bill was intended to save lives and honor Staff Sergeant Jesse Cheryl and Brigadier General John Pogo, both of whom died in roadside incidents. He said the measure would require drivers to slow down, change lanes if safe, and move over for roadside vehicles, with the intent of education rather than punishment. Committee members asked about enforcement, the lack of a fiscal note, whether the bill applied statewide, and whether the language could be read as weakening the move-over requirement; the sponsor said it applied to all roads, did not change fines, and was meant to clarify and broaden safety obligations. The hearing continued with additional questions, and the sponsor said state police and other safety stakeholders supported the approach.

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• Rogers' Neighborhood was foundational for me.
• Rogers' Neighborhood was<00:08:31.080> was<00:08:31.640> uh<00:08:31.800> foundational
• was was uh foundational for me. was was uh foundational for me.
• <01:03:37.080> law<01:03:37.440> or is going to be either Delaware law or is going
• to be either Delaware law or New<01:03:37.720> York<01:03:38.040> law<01:03:38.280>

Bills: HF1458, HF2063, HF2164, HF1377, HF927, HF1059, HF1910, HF2232

Keywords: CPA, certified public accountant, public accounting, accountancy, licensure, license mobility, substantial equivalency, interstate practice, out-of-state accountant, NASBA, Uniform CPA Examination, board of accountancy, attest services, audit, tax preparation, financial advisory, consulting, accounting education, master's degree, bachelor's degree

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• I think it was called Delaware Estates.
• I think it was called<00:37:54.720> Delaware<00:37:55.080> Estates.
• I don't know if called Delaware Estates.
• Also, I want to acknowledge Sheltering Foundation, Deed, and the Minnesota Foundation of Minnesota, and
• , Deed, and the uh Sheltering Foundation, Deed, and the Minnesota<00:59:32.600> Foundation<00:

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Happy Separation Day, Delaware. Mr.
• Happy Separation Day, Delaware. the law. Happy Separation Day, Delaware.
• Gabriella Barontes of Delaware.
• Delaware is proud of both of you and your hard work.
• <07:26:16.400> in partnered with the JJK Foundation in partnered with the JJK Foundation in

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Same story: this is a Delaware company founded just a few months ago, didn't have any employees, they
• Same story: this is a Delaware company founded just a few months ago, didn't have any employees, they
• Same story: this is a Delaware company founded just a few months ago, didn't have any employees, they
• Same story: this is a Delaware company founded just a few months ago, didn't have any employees, they
• Same story: this is a Delaware company founded just a few months ago, didn't have any employees, they

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Over a million dollars towards, uh, parkland dedication fees, $500,000 towards the, um, the trail foundation
• Bernara, we show you registered as, uh, John Bernara testifying on behalf of Texas Public Policy Foundation
• Uh, my name is John Benora, and I'm a policy analyst with the Texas Public Policy Foundation.
• However, many companies located in Texas choose to incorporate in other states such as Delaware or Nevada

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• over a million dollars towards parkland dedication. fees, a half million dollars towards the Trail Foundation
• Registered as John Bonnero, testifying on behalf of the Texas Public Policy Foundation, and you are for
• My name is John Benora, and I'm a policy analyst with the Texas Public Policy Foundation.
• In Texas, many companies choose to incorporate in other states, such as Delaware or Nevada.

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• Delaware currently lags behind much of the country on this issue.
• While many others provide voluntary reporting protections or immunity, Delaware is currently only one
• Delaware is currently only one of six states without any law addressing this.
• I'm the co-founder of a C4 in Delaware called Animals for Animals Action Fund.
• Delaware has an opportunity to align itself with states that treat animal welfare as a serious public

Summary: The Senate Legislative Oversight Committee met in hybrid format and took up HB 415/HS1, which would require veterinarians to report suspected animal abuse or neglect to the appropriate authorities. The chair described the bill as addressing a gap in Delaware law and noted that veterinarians are often the first professionals able to identify signs of cruelty. Supporters emphasized the connection between animal abuse and interpersonal violence, and said the measure would help detect and address abuse earlier. Public testimony was uniformly supportive. A representative from the Delaware Veterinary Medical Association thanked the sponsor and said the bill had been amended with input from the association. A representative of the state council said the council did not take a formal position but was significantly interested because of the bill’s link to agriculture and animal welfare. Online witnesses from Animals for Animals Action Fund and Faithful Friends Animal Society also supported the bill, citing the need for mandatory reporting, existing immunity protections for good-faith reports, and studies showing veterinarians frequently encounter abuse. No committee vote was taken during the meeting. After public comment concluded, the chair adjourned the meeting, noting that HB 415 was the only item on the agenda.

Bills: HB12, HB42, HB205, HB222, HB324, HB325, HB350, HB416, HB482, HB610, HB749, HB797, HB807, HB821, HB979, HB992, HB1193

Keywords: survivor benefits, law enforcement, reserve officer, auxiliary officer, public safety, phased retirement, Teachers Retirement System, faculty retention, administrative fees, public postsecondary education, Medicaid, dental coverage, healthcare access, medical necessity, Louisiana Department of Health, judicial salaries, judges, judiciary compensation, cost of living adjustment, COLA

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• members of the committee for your steadfast commitment to ensuring that every student gains the foundational

Bills: HB123, HB5606, HB549, HB2757, HB4359, HB5381, HB1939, HB123

Keywords: HB 123, kindergarten readiness, early literacy, early numeracy, reading screening, math screening, foundational literacy, foundational numeracy, dyslexia screening, reading intervention, math intervention, teacher academy, literacy academy, mathematics academy, interventionist academy, K-3 assessments, school readiness, prekindergarten, tutoring grant, parent-directed tutoring

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• Glad to see you're here, as well as the members of the Economic Development Foundation and, of course
• I'm Tom Lindsay, Research Fellow at the Texas Public Policy Foundation, testifying in favor of the bill
• It defends the future of Texas students, our economy, and the very foundation of public universities.
• A recent report from the American Accountability Foundation showed that UTIMCO's asset managers cast
• speak in support of this bill It defends the future of Texas students our economy and the very foundation

Bills: SB530, SB757, SB769, SB1085, SB1241, SB1242, SB1409, SB1878, SB2138, SB2314, SB2231, SB2361, SB2431, SJR59

Keywords: accreditation, postsecondary education, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, baccalaureate degrees, junior colleges, program delivery, faculty recruitment, higher education, performance standards, student loan debt, degree programs, funding, students with disabilities, accessibility, enrollment, report, SB 1085, Sul Ross State University, Rio Grande College, Del Rio

Summary: The Senate Committee on Education K-16 met with a large agenda and repeatedly recessed for floor activity and other committee conflicts. The committee heard and left pending several higher education bills, including SB 2361 to transfer University of Houston-Victoria from the University of Houston System to the Texas A&M System and rename it Texas A&M University Victoria; testimony from university officials, local leaders, and industry representatives strongly supported the move as a way to better align degree programs with regional workforce needs in engineering, agriculture, and STEM. SB 530, which would align Texas accreditation statutes with federal rules allowing institutions to choose among nationally recognized accreditors, also received supportive testimony and was left pending. SB 1085, allowing Sul Ross satellite campuses to offer lower-division coursework toward bachelor’s degrees, was laid out and left pending as well. The committee also took up a series of education policy bills. SB 1241 would expand the standardized tests Texas public universities may accept for admission beyond the SAT and ACT, with supporters from the Classic Learning Test, homeschool advocates, and student-choice groups arguing it would increase access and competition; it was left pending. SB 769 would require a TEA/Higher Education Coordinating Board report on barriers faced by students with disabilities in higher education, and testimony from The Arc of Texas and others emphasized the need for better data and accessibility; the bill was left pending. SB 2231 would designate the second week of October as Free College Application Week, and SB 1878 would modernize terminology and support workforce-oriented programs at the Josie School; both were laid out and left pending. The committee reported several bills favorably after adopting committee substitutes. SB 605, concerning charter school expansion applications while under conservatorship or a management team, passed on a 9-0 vote. SB 1871, SB 1873, and SB 1874, all related to school discipline and teacher immunity/placement review provisions, were adopted and reported favorably, with members noting the need for further discussion on some language. SB 762, dealing with flag displays in public schools, passed on a 7-1 vote. SB 1962, relating to public school accountability and challenges to school system operations, passed 7-1 after a corrected vote. SB 1750, replacing a $60 million statewide charter facilities cap with an attendance-growth-based allotment, passed 7-1 with one member voting present not voting. SB 2252, supporting kindergarten readiness and early literacy/numeracy, SB 2253, concerning educator preparation and certification, SB 2365, on student use of wireless devices during instructional time, and SB 1924, restoring local peace officer citation authority for school offenses and adding reporting and parent-notification requirements, were also reported favorably. The committee additionally heard SB 37 on higher education governance and compliance oversight, which passed 7-1 after a substitute that refined curriculum review, governing board authority, faculty senate rules, and a new compliance office within the Higher Education Coordinating Board.

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• Since 2002, I've had legislation that closes the Delaware loophole.
• That is the mechanism by which corporations establish themselves in Delaware and, in the absence of effective
• I move the... by which corporations establish themselves in Delaware and in the absence of effective
• In 1798, regarding the Constitution, he said, 'The only foundation for a republic is to be laid in religion

Keywords: Scheduler, 972, senate, all

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• He served as legal counsel to the Hope Florida Foundation.
• He served as legal counsel to the Hope Florida Foundation.
• The foundation was found to be in violation of multiple requirements in state law.
• In October 2024, the Hope Florida Foundation accepted a tax...
• The foundation of love that you bring... ...the foundation of love that you bring is established, and

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and recognized several guests, including a state champion Crossroads Academy girls basketball team and a Florida State University student intern. The chamber then turned to executive appointment confirmations reported by the Committee on Ethics and Elections and other reference committees under Rule 12.7, with Chair Don Gates explaining that the committee had reviewed the qualifications and suitability of the nominees and held public hearings where required. Members debated several confirmations at length. The report containing 186 appointments was adopted 31-0 after Senator Polsky explained her no votes on three nominees, citing concerns about past comments and ideological views. The Senate then confirmed Jeffrey Aaron to the Public Employee Relations Commission by a 26-10 vote after sharp debate over his role as counsel to the Hope Florida Foundation and allegations tied to the diversion of Medicaid settlement funds; supporters argued he was a competent lawyer and no formal action had been taken against him. Chavon Harris was confirmed as Secretary of the Agency for Health Care Administration by a 32-5 vote, with supporters praising her work on Medicaid funding and opponents criticizing her prior leadership at DCF and the Hope Florida-related issues. Taylor Hatch was confirmed as Secretary of the Department of Children and Families by a 33-4 vote, despite concerns raised about SNAP/EBT compliance, child welfare practices, audits, and DCF’s handling of Hope Florida; supporters emphasized her commitment to reform and the difficulty of the agency’s mission. After a brief recess, the Senate held a lengthy recognition of outgoing President Kathleen Passidomo. Senators from both parties offered personal tributes focused on her leadership, toughness, humor, mentorship, and support for colleagues, especially women in the chamber. Several speakers also referenced her handling of difficult bills, her post-presidency service as Rules Chair, and her resilience after personal loss. No further legislative action was taken during the recognition segment.

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• As former Secretary of Labor in Delaware, I think I shared with you that jobs are one of the most important
• kind of innovation is Nimble, which is a Manufacturing USA Institute based at the University of Delaware
• Maybe you could commit to coming to Delaware and visiting. I'm happy to come to Delaware and visit.
• and I'd be delighted to work with your office to try to come up with a model and method for the foundation

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• Do they want Delaware, Nevada, some other jurisdiction that is open and friendly toward business?
• uh do they want<00:09:09.839> Delaware,<00:09:10.720> uh<00:09:10.880> Nevada,<00
• :09:11.839> some<00:09:12.160> other want Delaware, uh Nevada, some other want Delaware
• And so I think what is going to happen in Delaware, which is one of the... ...going to happen in Delaware
• and Nevada and other states use Delaware and Nevada and other states use to<00:29:46.399> to<

Bills: HB0086

Keywords: county officials, election code, misconduct, removal, government accountability, 916, all