Video & Transcript Research : 'Delaware General Assembly'
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- Instructions for providing public comment posted on the General Assembly's website under this committee
- They feel betrayed that the General Assembly didn't trust them and exempt them as they did permit-to-carry
- I am Brian Shirley, General Counsel for Delaware Tech, and I am here speaking on behalf of the bill and
- In the 149th General Assembly, we passed a bill called HB 300, which amended Title 11 to include trigger
- Christy Iannelli, on behalf of the Delaware Department of Justice.
Keywords:
HB372, Justice of the Peace Court, Delaware courts, Title 10, court administration, judicial staffing, county courts, Kent County, New Castle County, Sussex County, Wilmington, 24-hour hearings, court locations, court hours, magistrate court, access to justice, court consolidation, Delaware General Assembly, destructive weapon, possessing a destructive weapon
Summary:
The House Judiciary Committee met and heard three bills. HB 372 would reorganize Justice of the Peace Court resources by shifting the number of judges and court locations among counties, consolidating overnight operations into a single 24-hour court in Kent County, and adjusting staffing to address workload and efficiency concerns. Chief Judge Alan Davis said the change responds to increased civil filings, automated enforcement, and staffing shortages, and that a Sussex County pilot closing a 24-hour facility had worked without major issues. Some members raised concerns about impacts on Sussex and Kent County, bail processing, and local response times, while public comment included one supporter. The committee voted to release HB 372.
The committee then considered SB 324, which amends Delaware’s permit-to-purchase law to allow constable agencies, including those serving institutions like Delaware Tech, to purchase handguns for newly hired constables without duplicative background checks. Sponsor Representative Cook said the bill aligns constable procurement with existing law-enforcement exemptions while preserving gun-safety requirements. Public testimony included support from Delaware Tech and comments urging broader fixes to the permit-to-purchase law, including exemptions for retired officers with federal 218 credentials and clarification on firearms returned from manufacturers, gunsmiths, or police departments. The committee voted to release SB 324.
Finally, the committee heard HB 414, which clarifies that the Superior Court’s exclusive jurisdiction over certain destructive-weapon offenses applies only to adults, while juvenile cases would still begin in Family Court. Sponsor Representative Romer said the bill preserves the Family Court’s role in handling youth cases and allows referral to Superior Court when appropriate. The Department of Justice said it still believes Superior Court is the proper venue for these serious charges, while the Office of Defense Services supported keeping youth cases in Family Court first, arguing that rehabilitation and juvenile-specific dispositions are more appropriate. After public comment, the committee voted to release HB 414, and the meeting adjourned.
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- I represent the FFLs in the state of Delaware also.
- Delaware has both the authority and the responsibility to protect that.
- It's not actually taking place in Delaware right now. There's not a problem in Delaware.
- My own children attend a small private school in Delaware.
- Nellie, on behalf of the Delaware Department of Justice.
Keywords:
HB372, Justice of the Peace Court, Delaware courts, Title 10, court administration, judicial staffing, county courts, Kent County, New Castle County, Sussex County, Wilmington, 24-hour hearings, court locations, court hours, magistrate court, access to justice, court consolidation, Delaware General Assembly, destructive weapon, possessing a destructive weapon
Summary:
The committee heard several bills focused on public safety, courts, and family law. House Bill 141, with House Amendment 1, would require the Department of Safety and Homeland Security to create a firearm responsibilities notice for firearm purchasers through licensed dealers, covering Delaware gun laws, safe storage, lost/stolen reporting, straw purchases, suicide prevention, and other safety responsibilities. Testimony from the NRA, Delaware State Sportsmen’s Association, Moms Demand Action, the Coalition for Safer Delaware, and Delaware State Police was uniformly supportive, emphasizing education, standardized dealer practices, and potential evidence for straw-purchase prosecutions. No committee questions were raised, and the bill was moved forward after public comment.
House Bill 326 would create a new offense for theft by impersonating a family member, aimed at scams involving spoofed calls, texts, or online messages that pressure victims to send money. The sponsor described the bill as a response to increasingly sophisticated fraud enabled by artificial intelligence, and noted that a House amendment removed an original mandatory minimum jail term, leaving sentencing to the courts. No public testimony was offered on the bill. House Substitute 1 for House Bill 150 would prohibit civil arrests inside courthouses and certain Department of Labor proceedings, with the sponsor arguing that such arrests deter people from coming to court or seeking protection; the bill would allow criminal arrests and civil arrests only with advance written notice. No testimony was taken on that measure.
Senate Bill 284, the First State Emergency Responders Act, would create a narrowly tailored offense for intentionally approaching within 25 feet of first responders at emergency scenes after crossing a barrier or ignoring warnings, if done to interfere, threaten, or harass. Supporters, including police, fire service, and sportsmen’s groups, said it would protect responders and preserve emergency operations, while the Office of Defense Services opposed it on First Amendment and overbreadth grounds, arguing existing laws already cover much of the conduct. Senate Bill 304 would amend Delaware’s safe school zone law to allow private schools to use trained, vetted sentries or similar security arrangements; supporters said it would give smaller private schools an affordable safety option, while the sponsor said the bill needed more work and should not move forward yet. The committee also heard Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 314, which would clarify how courts handle evidence that a sexual assault complainant previously made a false allegation; DOJ and ODS said the substitute reflects a consensus approach, and YWCA Delaware supported it as a survivor-protective reform.
Finally, Senate Bill 343 would expand methods for serving child support respondents in Family Court by authorizing service through certified mail and carriers such as USPS, UPS, and FedEx, addressing cases where people avoid in-person service using doorbell cameras and other technology. The Division of Child Support Services supported the bill as a practical update that would improve timeliness while preserving proof-of-delivery safeguards. At the end of the meeting, a motion was made and seconded, and the chair adjourned the session.
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- I'm excited to work with the administration, the secretary, our sister agencies, you all in the General
- Assembly, and a litany of other external and internal stakeholders that we're all working together with
- So there's actually no general fund impact there.
- So there's actually no general fund impact there.
- I think that, you know, I'll say generally, it's been hard to keep up.
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- More generally, the bill provides for numerous revisions of the Virginia Nonstock Corporation Act.
- It would prevent a locality from prohibiting the use of a small portable solar generation device on a
- It also includes provisions relating to the installation of small portable solar generation devices by
- It would prevent a locality from prohibiting the use of a small portable solar generation device on a
- Assembly by January 1 of any year in which funds are made available under the program.
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- questions about it, is in the text of the amendment itself, which has already been approved by the General
- Assembly, along with the question at... ...which has already been approved by the General Assembly,
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Virginia 2026 1st Special Session
Communications, Technology and Innovation Mar 9th, 2026
Communications, Technology and Innovation
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- several definitions are still overly broad and create compliance uncertainty, potentially capturing general-purpose
- several definitions are still overly broad and create compliance uncertainty, potentially capturing general-purpose
- Since the introduction of this bill, I think we have all seen the number of AI-generated videos that
- Obviously, AI-generated media is increasingly sophisticated and can undermine trust in elections and
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- I know that part of the reason you left the General Assembly was to be able to be closer to home and
- I know that part of the reason you left the General Assembly was to be able to be able to be closer to
- Well-supported, represented by our General Assembly members, Lacey. Thank you. Thank you.
- Attorney in the General Assembly.
- Assembly. for the past four and a half years that it has been in existence based upon the General Assembly
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Virginia 2026 1st Special Session
Counties Cities and Towns Mar 6th, 2026
Counties, Cities and Towns
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- We have our Secretary of Public Safety, Stanley Meeter; we've got the Adjutant General, General Ring;
- I, as your adjutant general, am on two secure calls a week with the Chief of the National Guard Bureau
- I, as your adjutant general, I'm on two secure calls a week with the Chief of the National Guard Bureau
- I really appreciate the comments from the Adjutant General. I just wanted to understand.
- Thank you, General. I don't see any other questions. Thank you.
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- typically, in cases where I've represented folks for violations with a speed camera, it requires the generally
- So, I mean, in my area, if you go to court to challenge these, it generally just gets thrown out currently
- But... ...currently, that's generally how it works, because these companies may be in Colorado or whatever
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- I know that this has generated a lot of discussion, and I want to tell you that in my 38 years practicing
- Chairman, members of the committee, Scott Johnson's General Counsel for the Medical Society.
- The reality is we have a generational opportunity here to finally do right by our own people.
- There's a general discovery rule inserted in here, something we've never seen before, just a little cleanup
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- , I think, to put in line the similar bill, House Bill 182, which we have since passed out of the General
- Assembly with the language, so we want to conform with some new language.
- Additionally, and this is somewhat refreshing given the actions of this General Assembly this session
- Assembly.
- Assembly.
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- Chairman, this bill directs the Office of the Attorney General to determine whether other states' permits
- Chairman, this bill directs the Office of the Attorney General to determine whether other states' permits
- It's generated from two sources.
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- public may participate virtually via Zoom webinar by registering via the meeting link posted on the General
- The bill prioritizes Delaware farmers first before products may be sourced from around these states.
- The bill also requires reporting and transparency so the General Assembly and the public can track outcomes
- Our mission is to promote and protect Delaware agriculture for producers and our consumers.
- concern for Delaware.
Keywords:
pesticide, licensing, agriculture, landscaper, grain inspector, record keeping, Delaware agriculture, certified applicators, regulatory compliance, HB371, Delaware Agricultural Lands Preservation Act, farmland preservation, agricultural lands, agricultural preservation district, Farmland Preservation Advisory Board, county advisory board, Delaware Foundation, Department of Agriculture, DNREC, planning and zoning
Summary:
The House Agriculture Committee met with a quorum present and considered three bills. Senate Bill 53 would codify and continue the Farm to Community Program if federal support is reduced or unavailable, prioritize Delaware farmers, and require reporting and transparency. Testimony in support came from the Delaware Farm Bureau, the Academy of Medicine and Public Health, and Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Jimmy Crone, who said the department supports the bill. Members raised no questions, and the committee voted to release the bill by roll call.
The committee then heard Senate Bill 311, a Department of Agriculture maintenance bill updating Title 3 provisions related to plant industry and pesticides. The bill removes an outdated $100 license fee, requires certified private applicators to keep pesticide application records available for inspection, expands the definition of landscaper to include commercial entities installing their own nursery stock, and removes a good-character requirement for grain inspector applicants. With no public comment or questions, the committee voted to release the bill by roll call.
Finally, House Bill 371, sponsored by Representative Vanderwyn, would streamline the Agland Preservation Act by eliminating a redundant county advisory board step for farmland preservation districts. Representative Vanderwyn and Deputy Secretary Crone explained that the advisory boards were more useful when the program was new, but now the county planning and zoning commissions and the Department of Agriculture already provide the needed review. After brief discussion, with no public comment, the committee voted to release the bill by roll call and then adjourned.
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Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on Local Government (11-6-23)
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KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MV6BDyUCZd0, 2026-06-21T07:17:05+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting Start 00:00:00
Attendance Roll Call 00:00:13
Presentation of the Kentucky League of Cities’ Legislative Platform for the Upcoming 2024 Session of the General Assembly 00:02:12
Presentation of the Kentucky Association of Counties’ Legislative Platform for the Upcoming 2024 Session of the General Assembly 00:28.01
Discussion of the Louisville Metro Comprehensive Review Commission’s Findings 0:1:05:02, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
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- So when this General Assembly voted last summer to reduce the tax burden on homeowners by allowing counties
- of multifamily housing in Delaware.
- We appreciate all of the efforts that the General Assembly has made in addressing the concerns brought
- But that just, in comparison, Delaware... ...proud, but that just, in comparison, Delaware, as a much
- However, with other actions that are being considered by the General Assembly, we are able to reset our
Bills:
HB371
Keywords:
HB371, Delaware Agricultural Lands Preservation Act, farmland preservation, agricultural lands, agricultural preservation district, Farmland Preservation Advisory Board, county advisory board, Delaware Foundation, Department of Agriculture, DNREC, planning and zoning, growth zone, open space, land use, farmland protection, rural land preservation, agribusiness, active farmers
Summary:
The Senate Executive Committee met in hybrid format, approved the minutes from its June 17 and June 18 meetings, and considered several nominations and bills. The committee heard testimony from Michael T. Skeuse for the Delaware Thoroughbred Racing Commission and Jay Eric Fearwald for the University of Delaware Board of Trustees; both nominees described their backgrounds and qualifications, and no objections were raised. The committee then moved to legislation focused largely on property tax reassessment and related school-tax issues, along with a technical constitutional corrections bill, an agricultural lands preservation cleanup bill, and a child-safety/service-letter bill.
A major portion of the meeting centered on Senate Bill 350, which would create a third multifamily residential tax classification at 1.2 times the residential rate. Supporters argued apartments are housing and should not be taxed as commercial property, emphasizing relief for renters and fairness after reassessment. Opponents, including county and school officials, warned the bill would reduce local revenues, complicate tax administration, and create unintended consequences for counties, municipalities, school districts, and agriculture. Similar themes carried into House Bill 462, which would make the split-rate school tax structure permanent and lower the nonresidential cap to 1.85, and House Bill 463, which would align New Castle County senior school-tax exemptions with county exemption rules; both bills drew discussion about shifting burdens, fiscal impacts, and timing.
The committee also heard House Substitute 1 for House Bill 320, a technical corrections bill to the Delaware Constitution, with one public commenter objecting to charter-related changes being included in a correction bill. House Bill 371, which removes the requirement for county farmland preservation advisory boards under the Delaware Agricultural Lands Preservation Act, was presented as a streamlining measure and had support from the Department of Agriculture and public comment in favor. House Bill 438, expanding service-letter requirements to a broader set of child-serving facilities and requiring reporting when employers fail to respond, was described as a cleanup bill closing a safety loophole. After public comment and committee discussion, the meeting ended with a motion and unanimous adjournment; no recorded votes on the bills were taken in the transcript.
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- I would be honored to serve the state of Delaware, its citizens, and the mission of the Delaware River
- I reside in Milford, Delaware.
- And while those are critically important, we also want to position Delaware for the next generation of
- That means Delaware payroll, Delaware vendors, Delaware facilities, Delaware lodging, Delaware restaurants
- So that means Delaware payroll, Delaware vendors, Delaware facilities, Delaware lodging, Delaware restaurants
Summary:
The Senate Executive Committee first considered several gubernatorial appointments. Heidi Gilmore was nominated to the Marijuana Appeals Commission and said her real estate and administrative-law background would help her support implementation of Delaware’s new marijuana framework. Lee Wynne Lynn and Ruth Tucker were both nominated to the Delaware River and Bay Authority Board; both emphasized long Delaware ties, public service, and experience in technology, transportation, and executive leadership, with committee members asking about modernization, cashless tolling, and potential conflicts of interest. Lindsay Alexic and Dr. Jennifer Hallman were nominated to the Professional Standards Board and described their classroom and administrative experience in Delaware public education, with discussion focused on supporting teachers, improving educator effectiveness, and helping schools address post-COVID classroom and student-support challenges. Jason Munion and F. Todd Collada were nominated to the Environmental Appeals Board; Munion cited his engineering and environmental background, while Collada noted his work as Milford’s mayor and a contractor. No votes on the nominations are reflected in the transcript excerpt.
The committee then moved to legislation. House Bill 364 would create a Delaware Entertainment Production Tax Credit for film, television, e-sports, and video game production, with a $10 million annual cap, audit and reporting requirements, a 2031 sunset, and a focus on verified in-state spending and Delaware hiring; the bill was circulated after no public comment. House Bill 437 was described as a technical corrections bill affecting certain municipal charters and requiring a three-quarters vote; it also drew no public comment. The committee approved the previously circulated minutes by motion and second.
House Bill 446 would reorganize the Delaware Forest Service chapter, consolidate authority in one section, and add definitions related to forests and urban forestry without creating new authority; House Amendment 1 was noted as clarifying existing authority for the Department of Agriculture. House Bill 180, the first leg of a constitutional amendment on voting, would limit felony-related voting loss to actual imprisonment or pardon, remove outdated residency and literacy provisions, update the voting age to 18, and eliminate a post-sentence voting ban; members raised a question about whether the change would apply retroactively, which was left for later clarification. No public comments were offered on the bills, and the committee adjourned after announcing written comments would be accepted for 24 hours.