Gov. Markell Signs SB 253 into Law, Authorizing DNREC to Provide Additional Flexibility in Meeting Standards for Sediment and Stormwater Regulations
Governor Jack Markell has signed Senate Bill 253 that provides additional options and flexibility to developers, contractors and landowners for meeting standards that protect Delaware’s water quality and reduce flooding impacts under the state’s sediment and stormwater management program.
New Legislation Seeks to Reduce Bullying, Keep Students Out of Criminal Justice System
New legislation authored by Attorney General Matt Denn, along with Senators Margaret Rose Henry and Brian Pettyjohn, and Representatives Charles Potter and Mike Ramone, will help reduce the number of children injected into the criminal justice system, while improving the state’s ability to deal with school bullying incidents. Senate Bill 207, introduced yesterday with bi-partisan […]
Governor Vetoes Legislation That Would Criminalize Sexual Contact Between Consenting Adults
Governor Markell announced today he has vetoed House Bill 130, expressing concern the bill does not differentiate between the penalties for consensual and non-consensual sexual contact and that current Delaware laws address the behavior targeted by the bill.
General Assembly Passes All Four Bills on Attorney General’s Internet Privacy and Safety Agenda
DOVER, DE – The Delaware General Assembly on Thursday passed the third and fourth parts of the four-part internet privacy and safety package proposed by Attorney General Matt Denn and a bipartisan group of legislators. The package of bills, proposed in April, will now to go the Governor for his signature, and will be enforced […]
Attorney General Denn, Lawmakers, to Introduce Legislation Aimed to Protect Online Privacy
Legislators and Attorney General Matt Denn announced legislation Friday designed to protect privacy with pertaining to the internet and social media. The package of four bills provides a wide range of protections for people with regard to their identities and online activities.
