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Representative Morrison introduced House Concurrent Resolution 22, which designates March 31 as International Transgender Day of Visibility in Delaware and included remarks and testimony from Vienna Cavazos, an LGBTQIA+ youth activist. Cavazos described leaving Texas due to anti‑trans legislation and urged lawmakers to support policies that allow transgender people to live safely.

“International Transgender Day of Visibility is a day to celebrate the lives of transgender people while acknowledging that due to discrimination, not every trans person can or wants to be visible,” Vienna Cavazos said on the House floor.

Senate Concurrent Resolution 37 designated March 2025 as March for the Arts. Neil Kerschling, executive director of the Delaware Arts Alliance, spoke briefly and introduced Poetry Out Loud winner Olivia Stevens, who recited a poem on the House floor. The resolution passed by voice vote.

Senate Concurrent Resolution 38 designated April 2025 as Health Care Workplace Violence Prevention and Awareness Month. Representative Cam Smith (Camilla Smith on the transcript) introduced the resolution and recognized ChristianaCare staff present in the chamber; the resolution notes concerns about verbal and physical abuse of health‑care workers.

Senate Concurrent Resolution 40 recognized the role of school‑based mental health professionals, including counselors, psychologists and social workers, and affirmed legislative support for recruitment and retention of these staff. Representative Snyder Hall presented the resolution and acknowledged a delegation of school‑based mental health professionals in the gallery.

Senate Concurrent Resolution 35 recognized March 29, 2025, as National Vietnam War Veterans Day in Delaware. Representative Carson introduced veterans present in the chamber and the resolution passed by voice vote.

Each resolution passed on a voice vote unless otherwise recorded. Where a roll call was requested it is recorded in the transcript as “ayes have it” or similar and the chief clerk marked the resolutions passed.

How this matters: These concurrent resolutions are nonbinding expressions of the legislature that highlight the state’s recognition of cultural events, workforce concerns and the contributions of veterans and school mental‑health workers. The Transgender Day of Visibility item included direct testimony from youth advocates and recognized the policy context that prompted relocations to Delaware by some families.

Next steps: As concurrent resolutions, the measures are ceremonial or declaratory in nature and do not create new statutory obligations.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","House of Representatives Legislative Session - Session 1 - 18th Legislative Day - Mar 27, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Delaware House approved multiple concurrent resolutions commemorating International Transgender Day of Visibility, March for the Arts, Healthcare Workplace Violence Prevention Month, recognition of school‑based mental health professionals and Vietnam War veterans.","taxTitle","2025 Legislature DE Collection, Legislative, Delaware","taxId",77708,"location","Delaware","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6101272,"House designates March 9 to honor 6-688 Central Postal Directory Battalion",52,9869000,9921000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2809610-e8357b13a965424f43c5e82566e9a52f&start=9869&end=9921","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2809610-e8357b13a965424f43c5e82566e9a52f/thumbnail_9869000.jpg","/articles/6101272/Delaware/House-designates-March-9-to-honor-6-688-Central-Postal-Directory-Battalion","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6101272-1a02069bd14fed9589bcbc73fbb57a3b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771140030&Signature=oxYlCupElS2bRYTY7o7ev4qRbPPLpftYHuEJGmEmO4aLKS2LIT0DJTcuIWqVpgu-mzX6Vo4h0AFDfJkLhUBbpK9mHeilpZsrD3KgdUPP4OVZh~1ANmWhr4~-Elr59qDnPW2rRnOlDqVMq7jifN2LVoVtmi1cMhl9BQA-BgMKOyTLAXr~ItsVTmzCWg1bSIuX1Yn4m2gx2rmZiGN0umIxbMTnXF-b4dokXX3bvY3e9ossD-JLqmsDNSsLshrJCPgMPrMzTJ5KafMQjYyMr3B9qaRNuBKAzT7xI0McgLrz9v0yYED~b97CVqx7tCGaSyScy5x7aRWMADWhSYDKtojxeA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Dover, March 26 — The Delaware House approved House Bill 68 to designate March 9 as the ‘6-688 Central Postal Directory Battalion Day,’ recognizing the all‑African American, all‑female unit that processed wartime mail during World War II.

Representative Johnson, sponsor of the bill, gave a floor statement recounting the battalion’s wartime service and its role clearing a multi‑year backlog of mail for U.S. military personnel overseas. He noted the unit processed as many as 65,000 pieces of mail per shift and cleared large backlogs that had accumulated for service members.

“The women of this battalion were tasked with clearing a multi year backlog of 7,000,000 pieces of mail,” Representative Johnson said on the floor, describing the unit’s work in Britain and France and the difficult conditions they faced.

Representative Johnson also identified several members of the battalion with Delaware connections and said descendants were traveling to Washington to receive medals. He noted the unit received a Congressional Gold Medal in 2022 and that descendants will receive the physical medals in a forthcoming ceremony.

The bill was read and a roll call was conducted on the floor. The transcript records the roll-call process and multiple “yes” responses; a final tally number was not specified in the recorded excerpt.

How this matters: The designation is a formal recognition of a historically significant military unit and calls attention to Delaware residents connected to that service.

Next steps: The bill will be transmitted to the Senate.","Lawmakers approved House Bill 68 to designate March 9 as a day to honor the 6-688 Central Postal Directory Battalion, the all-Black, all-women U.S. Army unit that cleared wartime mail during World War II.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6101275,"House adds survivors and bereaved to Delaware Suicide Prevention Coalition",200,9240000,9440000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2809610-e8357b13a965424f43c5e82566e9a52f&start=9240&end=9440","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2809610-e8357b13a965424f43c5e82566e9a52f/thumbnail_9240000.jpg","/articles/6101275/Delaware/House-adds-survivors-and-bereaved-to-Delaware-Suicide-Prevention-Coalition","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6101275-f10a878838c826ea52f97be2bfc05737/orig.mp4?Expires=1771140030&Signature=fHdSwjUmRXUZ6GxCvr1M58I~pDGkUoTKRlNCprUTI2ch6mgPhEpbn~AJa2a63IkUTSHSAFnVaT2k7EQxFa500lIaycWxfcyEuVjK~PeKx5RGc7YQwpCFNdX19wGJAhbRyi6Je7AnWK4vvxaUNvxOyA94U2quD8-1Dg~8HumsLTInqMl63WiQyf5HzlRux3sR8SeowlVHxgQQpFaXpWEXDwR33z1VQVKfbqPSCHQ0ndLDgMjNsUp15ATCWZbHRfAThdLAYoZ42jy2GW78q0uJA1PrHEz22oaJkztYCY-UuO~DLiBqjRMvVftV~C7mdqadZXP2XDCfmne53jnWV3n4yg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Dover, March 26 — The House passed House Bill 87 to add two new positions to the Delaware Suicide Prevention Coalition: one for a person who experienced suicidal ideation or survived a suicide attempt, and one for a person who has lost a loved one to suicide.

Representative Schoop, who sponsored the bill and shepherded it through the Health Committee, said the change would ensure that lived experience informs coalition deliberations.

“This adds 2 members to the Delaware Suicide Prevention Coalition. The first will be someone who has experienced suicide ideation, or survived a suicide attempt, and the second will be a member who has lost a loved one to suicide,” Representative Schoop said on the House floor.

Representative Morrison praised the measure on the floor, saying it ensures “real voices” have a seat at the table. The bill passed on a roll call reported as 38 yes, 0 no and 3 absent.

How this matters: Supporters said adding individuals with lived experience will improve the coalition’s ability to design prevention programs and connect students and families to services. The change amends Title 16 of the Delaware Code to expand the coalition’s membership.

Next steps: The bill will be transmitted to the Senate.","Legislators unanimously passed a bill to add two seats to the state Suicide Prevention Coalition: one seat for someone who experienced suicidal ideation or survived a suicide attempt and another for someone who lost a loved one to suicide.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6101277,"House passes statute cleanup to align Delaware nondiscrimination laws",873,7576000,8449000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2809610-e8357b13a965424f43c5e82566e9a52f&start=7576&end=8449","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2809610-e8357b13a965424f43c5e82566e9a52f/thumbnail_7576000.jpg","/articles/6101277/Delaware/House-passes-statute-cleanup-to-align-Delaware-nondiscrimination-laws","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6101277-631f430d97e2f2722c5b231bf699c9b4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771140030&Signature=eN42mnqQvclZiSd4uYmvmwIR8UAv9hutfeNcwa~FdazsI9tVawPqvR2OCApkC20LpPrI8dIfn-X5f7B47EaSxeeaOFohzMwHc4i6BRwIo9wI31Qfm6Au5D2O39clfB2K5JIg8Cgyp6dKWKf9wSk0c9OrLwCp5UM2ZK3aoSeo6vK1v5V0ml4rq0Ue96b1lIA385DTFcbrPSyMQZNJciLtyIr7dvX84BALAQ09yhtSnPeSWxIPWSLhFiTOe3QhkFl8klq-ABOUqMCtuAc2MaH44ZQPe2j8bb-RNcGnmVbBqfRIvdnLXSguqc5oH-4Iu2jLfrUE9z5X~h1a2LiKyx1lbA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Dover, March 26 — The Delaware House approved House Bill 36, a measure the sponsor described as a housekeeping bill to align narrow nondiscrimination statutes with Delaware’s broader nondiscrimination law.

Representative Melissa Morrison, the bill sponsor, told the chamber the legislation aligns several narrower nondiscrimination provisions with the applicable broad statute across multiple titles of the Delaware Code to prevent misunderstandings and potential lawsuits.

“This legislation is essentially a clean up bill. It aligns Delaware's nondiscrimination laws,” Representative Morrison said on the floor, adding that aligning the statutes “will help us because it will prevent misunderstandings and also potential lawsuits against the state.”

The bill amends multiple code titles, including Title 2, Title 6, Title 9, Title 10, Title 14, Title 19, Title 20, Title 24, Title 25 and Title 29, to bring narrow provisions into conformity with broader nondiscrimination protections in state law.

Representative Morrison asked for and received a roll-call vote. The chief clerk reported the roll call as 36 yes, 1 no and 4 absent; with the constitutional majority achieved, the House passed the bill.

How this matters: Sponsors described HB36 as a technical but important clarification to reduce conflicting statutory language and litigation risk. The changes are procedural in nature — aligning terminology and scope — rather than creating new protected classes or rights beyond existing broader law.

Next steps: The bill is sent to the Senate for consideration.","Lawmakers approved House Bill 36, a statutory cleanup aligning various narrower nondiscrimination provisions with broader state nondiscrimination law to reduce confusion and potential litigation.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6101279,"House passes towing regulations after debate over fees, hours and consumer protections",929,8273000,9202000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2809610-e8357b13a965424f43c5e82566e9a52f&start=8273&end=9202","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2809610-e8357b13a965424f43c5e82566e9a52f/thumbnail_8273000.jpg","/articles/6101279/Delaware/House-passes-towing-regulations-after-debate-over-fees-hours-and-consumer-protections","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6101279-759bd269e2f63a9792f818ed78031e11/orig.mp4?Expires=1771140030&Signature=FaiIbJ4vESZB98kT0Beuq0PJRMTLA0HJj-9NiQ2~7ifO44hUJxO82RCLTAj-Hu23h83jZX7pK9fbQV1pDHP1Ca7~oxFnT~V9ZPcrlLntUeRCWHiLwMay~u8dos4hYq4UPbNes2zNR317BdR3JKCdmuojTOorg7cByc~XT~qlW4JD1cVGsNoD7CXeQRa6xtELLhXJlntY5JFVZvcoiSa5k8Kg5pJrhwRovZrgxWfSKvDUUrYxWNjrZhVoli71jwdUqieaSw-rBrvyveaY~q-iGXF5XocTHHxSnGc0kCb1XC2l0a7J4Yrr0BSgTGvEksYeZdJ7mHQVTuruBdQcrXpULA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Dover, March 26 — The Delaware House passed House Bill 67 on a final vote after floor debate and an amendment that sponsors said responds to municipal and industry concerns.

The bill creates a new chapter in Title 21 of the Delaware Code governing removal of motor vehicles from public or private property by private tow companies and makes violations enforceable by the consumer protection unit of the Delaware Department of Justice. Representative Peter Ocinski, the bill’s sponsor, said the measure responds to constituent complaints about difficulty recovering towed vehicles and unequal practices around the state.

“The act creates a new chapter in Title 21, and it makes violations of the chapter an unlawful practice enforceable by the consumer protection unit,” Representative Ocinski said. He described several consumer protections included in the bill and the amendment, such as photographic documentation before a tow and written authorization to tow a specific vehicle.

Key provisions spelled out on the House floor include:
- A maximum flat towing fee of $250 and a daily storage rate of $50; a drop fee may not exceed 50% of the total fee when an owner returns before removal.
- Tow operators must take photographic evidence documenting unauthorized parking before towing and must hold vehicles while allowing owners to retrieve personal belongings during posted hours.
- Storage facilities must be accessible to the public from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., five days a week; an after‑hours fee of up to $50 may be charged for retrieval outside those hours.
- Tow operators and storage facilities must accept credit cards or provide an ATM with a reasonable fee.
- Tow companies may not patrol for illegally parked cars unless operating under a contract that complies with the bill’s requirements, and companies may not offer payments or other benefits to obtain information about regularly parked cars.

Supporters said the rules create uniform statewide standards and protect motorists — including elderly individuals — from being left without timely access to their vehicles. Representative Williams recounted a constituent in her 70s who mistakenly believed her car had been stolen and was put in a risky situation trying to recover it.

Opponents and some members raised concerns about specific elements. Representative Collins criticized the fixed fee structure, saying the statutory caps lack an inflation adjustment and could undercut tow companies over time: “You set a price of $250 with no aspects of dealing with inflation,” Collins said, warning that a fixed cap could be “a recipe for going out of business.” Representative Ocinski replied that the rates align with standards negotiated between Delaware tow companies and the Delaware State Police and that the legislature could revisit figures if needed.

A technical change, House Amendment 2, was adopted by voice vote after the sponsor said it addressed concerns raised by the City of Wilmington and the towing association. The House approved the amended bill on a roll call showing 23 yes, 14 no, 1 not voting and 3 absent; the amendment was adopted earlier by voice vote.

The AAA Mid-Atlantic and other consumer-interest groups were listed on the floor as supporting the bill. The sponsor said the Delaware Towing Association participated in summer negotiations after re-forming earlier this year.

How this matters: Supporters argue the bill prevents arbitrary practices and provides predictable consumer recourse if a tow violates the new chapter; critics say setting fixed maximums without periodic adjustments could create unintended economic stress for small, often family-run tow operators. The bill makes enforcement the responsibility of the state consumer protection unit and establishes clear procedural requirements for tows and storage operators.

Next steps: The bill, having passed the House, will be transmitted to the Senate for consideration.","Lawmakers approved a bill creating statewide standards for private towing and storage, including maximum fees, proof requirements and business-hour access; sponsors said changes protect consumers while opponents warned fixed rates risk harming small tow operators.","actionData","errors"]

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