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| Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan. 26, 2023 | DE | SB 29 | Amends State Retiree Benefits | Bill Passed - House (35 - 5) |
| Jan. 18, 2023 | DE | HB 49 | Increases Weekly Unemployment Benefits | Bill Passed - House (39 - 0) |
| Jan. 17, 2023 | DE | HB 35 | Establishes a Comprehensive Motor Vehicle Noise and Abatement Program | Bill Passed - House (39 - 1) |
| June 30, 2022 | DE | SB 11 | Amends State Constitution in Regard to Bail | Bill Passed - House (28 - 11) |
| June 30, 2022 | DE | SB 13 | Prohibits an Academic Institution from Inquiring about an Applicant's Criminal History | Bill Passed - House (25 - 15) |
| June 29, 2022 | DE | SB 320 | Authorizes Permanent Mail-In-Voting | Bill Passed - House (25 - 12) |
| June 28, 2022 | DE | HB 451 | Increases the Minimum Age to Handle and Purchase Firearms | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (24 - 15) |
| June 28, 2022 | DE | SB 302 | Establishes New Legal Regulations for Firearm Industry Members | Bill Passed - House (23 - 18) |
| June 28, 2022 | DE | SB 8 | Prohibits Devices That Convert Handguns Into Automatic Weapons | (32 - 8) |
| June 16, 2022 | DE | HB 380 | Establishes Public Attorney Student Loan Repayment Program | Bill Passed - House (31 - 9) |
| June 16, 2022 | DE | HB 386 | Prohibits Cat Declawing as Condition of Rental Agreement | Bill Passed - House (24 - 13) |
| June 14, 2022 | DE | HB 451 | Increases the Minimum Age to Handle and Purchase Firearms | Bill Passed - House (27 - 13) |
| June 14, 2022 | DE | HB 455 | Amends Various Laws Relating to Women's Reproductive Health and Abortion | Bill Passed - House (24 - 13) |
| June 9, 2022 | DE | HB 450 | Amends the Delaware Code Relating to Deadly Weapons | Bill Passed - House (22 - 19) |
| June 7, 2022 | DE | HB 371 | Repeals Penalties for Possession of 1 Ounce of Marijuana | Veto Override Failed - House (20 - 20) |
| June 7, 2022 | DE | HB 25 | Authorizes Same-Day Voter Registration | Bill Passed - House (24 - 13) |
| May 19, 2022 | DE | HB 372 | Amends the Delaware Marijuana Control Act | Bill Failed - House (23 - 15) |
| May 17, 2022 | DE | HB 205 | Establishes EARNS State Retirement Program | Bill Passed - House (35 - 5) |
| May 5, 2022 | DE | HB 371 | Repeals Penalties for Possession of 1 Ounce of Marijuana | Bill Passed - House (26 - 14) |
| May 3, 2022 | DE | HB 324 | Prohibits Assault of Health Care Workers | Bill Passed - House (37 - 1) |
| April 14, 2022 | DE | SB 1 | Expands Family and Medical Leave | Bill Passed - House (29 - 11) |
| March 24, 2022 | DE | HB 320 | Expands Access to Abortion Medications | Bill Passed - House (25 - 15) |
| Nov. 1, 2021 | DE | HCR 42 | Establishes Request for Advisory Opinion of Delaware Supreme Court | Bill Passed - House (25 - 8) |
| June 29, 2021 | DE | SB 148 | Expands the Division of Civil Rights and Public Trusts Responsibility to Review Deadly Use of Force Incidents | Bill Passed - House (26 - 15) |
| June 29, 2021 | DE | SB 111 | Specifies Automatic Expungement Process | Bill Passed - House (36 - 5) |
| June 24, 2021 | DE | SB 7 | Requires Bond and Weapons Seizure for Those Facing Violent Crime Charges | Bill Passed - House (32 - 8) |
| June 17, 2021 | DE | HB 195 | Requires Body Cameras to be Worn by Police Officers | Bill Passed - House (41 - 0) |
| June 10, 2021 | DE | HB 92 | Reduces School Board Terms from 5 to 4 years | Bill Passed - House (23 - 18) |
| June 10, 2021 | DE | HB 90 | Amends Campaign Finance Laws to Authorize Spending Related to Child Care Costs | Bill Passed - House (28 - 13) |
| May 20, 2021 | DE | HB 125 | Amends Various Firearm Regulations and Outlaws Ghost Guns | Bill Passed - House (23 - 18) |
| May 18, 2021 | DE | HB 31 | Authorizes the Complete Decriminalization of Abortion in the State | Bill Passed - House (28 - 13) |
| April 29, 2021 | DE | HB 198 | Requires Schools to Provide Curricula on Black History | Bill Passed - House (33 - 7) |
| April 29, 2021 | DE | HB 155 | Establishes New Legal Definitions for Gender, Disability, etc. | Bill Passed - House (36 - 4) |
| March 25, 2021 | DE | HB 26 | Prohibits Incarcerated Youths from Being Housed in Adult Prisons | Bill Passed - House (27 - 14) |
| Jan. 28, 2021 | DE | SB 33 | Amends State Clean Energy Standards to Require Renewables Generate 40 Percent of Electricity by 2035 | Bill Passed - House (29 - 12) |
| June 18, 2020 | DE | HB 346 | Authorizes Voting by Mail for 2020 Elections | Bill Passed - House (25 - 13) |
| Jan. 30, 2020 | DE | HB 285 | Requires Schools to Provide Free Feminine Hygiene Products | Bill Passed - House (33 - 6) |
| Jan. 30, 2020 | DE | HB 263 | Limits the Cost of Insulin to $100 per 30-day Supply | Bill Passed - House (40 - 0) |
| June 30, 2019 | DE | SB 45 | Establishes Marijuana Usage by a Juvenile as a Civil Violation | Bill Passed - House (34 - 7) |
| June 27, 2019 | DE | SB 44 | Reduces the Punishment for Possession or Consumption of Alcohol by a Person Under 21 to a Civil Offense | Bill Passed - House (34 - 6) |
| June 27, 2019 | DE | SB 35 | Requires Coverage Under the Affordable Care Act | Bill Passed - House (26 - 15) |
| June 26, 2019 | DE | SB 47 | Repeals Certain Sentencing Enhancements Based Upon Where Crimes were Committed | Bill Passed - House (28 - 12) |
| June 25, 2019 | DE | HB 77 | Amends Burglary and Home Invasion Code | Bill Passed - House (23 - 16) |
| June 20, 2019 | DE | HB 79 | Requires Beverages Included in Kids' Meals to be Milk or Water | Bill Passed - House (28 - 11) |
| June 11, 2019 | DE | HB 5 | Authorizes Judges to Impose Prison Sentences Concurrently | Bill Passed - House (30 - 10) |
| May 14, 2019 | DE | HB 130 | Prohibits Plastic Bags | Bill Passed - House (33 - 7) |
| March 26, 2019 | DE | HB 63 | Amends Firearms Storage Regulations | Bill Passed - House (22 - 19) |
| March 19, 2019 | DE | HB 38 | Amends Early Voting Regulations | Bill Passed - House (34 - 6) |
| March 14, 2019 | DE | SB 22 | Authorizes Interstate Agreement to Elect the President by Popular Vote | Bill Passed - House (24 - 17) |
| Jan. 10, 2019 | DE | HB 1 | Establishes an Equal Rights Amendment in the State Constitution | Bill Passed - House (35 - 6) |
| July 1, 2018 | DE | SB 170 | Increases Minimum Wage | Bill Passed - House (21 - 18) |
| June 30, 2018 | DE | HB 165 | Authorizes Shipment of Wine from Out-of-State Sellers | Concurrence Vote Failed - House (19 - 21) |
| June 26, 2018 | DE | SB 235 | Establishes Budget for Fiscal Year 2018-2019 | Bill Passed - House (40 - 0) |
| June 14, 2018 | DE | HB 300 | Prohibits Bump Stocks | Conference Report Adopted - House (36 - 2) |
| June 7, 2018 | DE | SB 65 | Prohibits the Practice of Conversion Therapy | Bill Passed - House (24 - 14) |
| June 7, 2018 | DE | HB 165 | Authorizes Shipment of Wine from Out-of-State Sellers | Bill Passed - House (25 - 13) |
| April 19, 2018 | DE | HB 337 | Prohibits Underage Marriage | Bill Passed - House (23 - 11) |
| March 29, 2018 | DE | HB 399 | Amends State Constitution to Provide Equal Rights | Bill Passed - House (34 - 5) |
| March 20, 2018 | DE | HB 330 | Increases Minimum Purchase Age for Firearms | Bill Passed - House (24 - 16) |
| July 2, 2017 | DE | HB 279 | Increases Rate of Realty Transfer Tax | Bill Passed - House (31 - 9) |
| June 20, 2017 | DE | HB 190 | Authorizes Commercial Activity in State-Designated Coastal Zones | Bill Passed - House (34 - 7) |
| June 6, 2017 | DE | SB 5 | Authorizes Abortions Before the Point of Viability | Bill Passed - House (22 - 16) |
| May 9, 2017 | DE | HB 125 | Authorizes Capital Punishment | Bill Passed - House (26 - 16) |
| April 21, 2016 | DE | HB 325 | Amends Requirements for Purchasing a Firearm | Bill Passed - House (22 - 17) |
| Jan. 28, 2016 | DE | SB 40 | Repeals the Death Penalty | Bill Failed - House (16 - 23) |
| June 30, 2015 | DE | SB 59 | Authorizes an Undocumented Immigrant to Apply For and Obtain Valid Driving Privileges | Bill Passed - House (22 - 15) |
| June 2, 2015 | DE | HB 39 | Decriminalizes Possession of Small Amounts of Marijuana | Bill Passed - House (24 - 14) |
| July 1, 2014 | DE | SB 220 | Appropriates Funds for State Casino Relief | Bill Passed - House (27 - 10) |
| June 26, 2014 | DE | HB 13 | Prohibits Lawmakers from Becoming Lobbyists for 1 Year After Leaving Office | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (33 - 7) |
| June 26, 2014 | DE | SB 36 | Authorizes Judges to Hold Suspects of Violent Felonies without Bail | Amendment Adopted - House (29 - 12) |
| June 25, 2014 | DE | SB 36 | Authorizes Judges to Hold Suspects of Violent Felonies without Bail | Amendment Rejected - House (24 - 15) |
| June 3, 2014 | DE | SB 209 | Amends Charter School Laws | Bill Passed - House (24 - 13) |
| April 3, 2014 | DE | HB 265 | Increases Certain Business Taxes | Bill Passed - House (26 - 13) |
| Jan. 30, 2014 | DE | SB 6 | Increases the State Minimum Wage | Bill Passed - House (27 - 14) |
| June 18, 2013 | DE | SB 97 | Prohibits Discrimination Based on Gender Identity | Bill Passed - House (24 - 17) |
| April 23, 2013 | DE | HB 75 | Authorizes Same-Sex Marriage | Bill Passed - House (23 - 18) |
| March 28, 2013 | DE | HB 35 | Requires Background Checks Prior to the Purchase of Firearms | Bill Passed - House (24 - 17) |
| June 19, 2012 | DE | SB 205 | Requires Manufactured Home Community Owners to Explain Rent Increases | Bill Failed - House (14 - 22) |
| June 12, 2012 | DE | HB 333 | Authorizes Online Gambling | Bill Passed - House (29 - 8) |
| May 17, 2012 | DE | SB 185 | Requires Lobbyists to Report Their Activities in the Legislature | Bill Passed - House (26 - 12) |
| May 1, 2012 | DE | HB 289 | Limits Payday Loans | Bill Passed - House (26 - 7) |
| July 1, 2011 | DE | SB 65 | Expansion of Criminal Nuisance Definition | Bill Passed - House (26 - 15) |
| July 1, 2011 | DE | SB 137 | Specialty-Tier Prescription Drugs | Bill Passed - House (28 - 13) |
| June 30, 2011 | DE | HB 95 | Motorcycle Helmet Requirement | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (28 - 11) |
| May 5, 2011 | DE | SB 17 | Authorizes Medical Marijuana | Bill Passed - House (27 - 14) |
| April 14, 2011 | DE | SB 30 | Same-Sex Civil Unions | Bill Passed - House (26 - 15) |
| March 22, 2011 | DE | HB 47 | State Inspections of Abortion Clinics | Bill Passed - House (27 - 12) |
| March 15, 2011 | DE | HA 1 | Reduced Punishment for Drug Possession | Amendment Adopted - House (21 - 17) |
| June 23, 2010 | DE | HB 317 | Home Solicitation Regulations | Concurrence Vote Failed - House (22 - 15) |
| May 11, 2010 | DE | SB 234 | Universal Recycling and Beverage Containers | Bill Passed - House (26 - 12) |
| April 27, 2010 | DE | HB 347 | Raising the Reporting Age for Misdemeanors by Students | Bill Passed - House (22 - 9) |
| March 25, 2010 | DE | HB 317 | Home Solicitation Regulations | Bill Passed - House (28 - 11) |
| Jan. 21, 2010 | DE | HB 310 | Legalizing Table Games | Bill Passed - House (27 - 5) |
| June 30, 2009 | DE | HB 290 | 2009-2010 Budget | Bill Passed - House (27 - 14) |
| June 29, 2009 | DE | HB 291 | Estate Tax | Bill Passed - House (25 - 16) |
| June 29, 2009 | DE | HB 211 | Cigarette Tax Increase | Bill Passed - House (25 - 15) |
| June 29, 2009 | DE | HB 212 | Alcohol Tax Increase | Bill Failed - House (22 - 19) |
| June 29, 2009 | DE | HB 210 | Liquor License Fee | Bill Passed - House (25 - 16) |
| June 24, 2009 | DE | SB 121 | Adding Sexual Orientation to Delaware Anti-Discriminatory Laws | Bill Passed - House (26 - 14) |
| June 24, 2009 | DE | HB 198 | National Popular Vote | Bill Passed - House (23 - 12) |