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Date: 5/6/2014
Session: S2
Legislative Day: 23
Mr. Speaker Schwartzkopf called the House to order at 2:03 p.m. on May 6, 2014.
The Majority Leader moved to adjourn at 2:04 p.m., thereby ending the current legislative day. The House reconvened at 2:05 p.m.

23rd LEGISLATIVE DAY - 147th GENERAL ASSEMBLY - Second Session
May 6, 2014
The Chief Clerk called the roll. A prayer was offered by Representative Joseph E. Miro, Twenty-second Representative
District.
Mr. Speaker Schwartzkopf welcomed fourth grade students from Holy Angels School and invited them to lead those present in the pledge of allegiance to the American flag.
The minutes of the previous legislative day were approved as posted.
The following prefiled legislation was introduced:
HS 1 for HB 212 - KEELEY & REPRESENTATIVE SMYK & SENATOR MCBRIDE; REPRESENTATIVES BOLDEN, HUDSON, J. JOHNSON, MITCHELL, RAMONE, D. SHORT, M. SMITH, WALKER, K. WILLIAMS, WILSON; SENATORS HOCKER, LAWSON, LOPEZ, PETERSON, PETTYJOHN, SIMPSON, VENABLES - PUBLIC SAFETY & HOMELAND SECURITY - An Act to Amend Title 21 of the Delaware Code Relating to Driver’s Licenses, Driving Under the Influence and Ignition Interlock Device Requirements.
HS 1 for HB 297 - D.E. WILLIAMS & SENATOR PETERSON; REPRESENTATIVES BRIGGS KING, HEFFERNAN, J. JOHNSON, Q. JOHNSON, POTTER - HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS - An Act to Amend Title 9 of the Delaware Code Relating to Dogs.
HB 320 - K. WILLIAMS & SENATOR TOWNSEND; REPRESENTATIVES BAUMBACH, KEELEY, KOWALKO, OSIENSKI; SENATORS PETERSON, SOKOLA - HOUSE ADMINISTRATION - An Act to Amend Title 29 of the Delaware Code Relating to the Freedom of Information Act.
HB 321 - ATKINS & REPRESENTATIVE SCHWARTZKOPF & SENATOR VENABLES; REPRESENTATIVES BAUMBACH, BRIGGS KING, CARSON, HEFFERNAN, Q. JOHNSON, KEELEY, KOWALKO, PARADEE, WILSON; SENATORS ENNIS, HOCKER, LAVELLE, TOWNSEND - HOUSE ADMINISTRATION - An Act to Amend Title 29 of the Delaware Code Relating to the Freedom of Information Act.
HB 322 - Q. JOHNSON & SENATOR POORE; REPRESENTATIVES BAUMBACH, HEFFERNAN, PARADEE, B. SHORT, D. SHORT, D.E. WILLIAMS; SENATORS BUSHWELLER, ENNIS, TOWNSEND - HOUSE ADMINISTRATION - An Act to Amend Title 29 of the Delaware Code Relating to the Freedom of Information Act.
HB 323 - OSIENSKI & REPRESENTATIVE B. SHORT & SENATOR TOWNSEND; REPRESENTATIVES BAUMBACH, BRIGGS KING, PARADEE, K. WILLIAMS; SENATORS ENNIS, LAVELLE, SOKOLA, VENABLES - HOUSE ADMINISTRATION - An Act to Amend Title 29 of the Delaware Code Relating to the Freedom of Information Act.
HB 324 - JAQUES & SENATOR ENNIS & SENATOR MCBRIDE; REPRESENTATIVES BOLDEN, BRADY, HUDSON, PARADEE, D. S HORT, M. SMITH, SPIEGELMAN; SENATORS HOCKER, PETERSON, SOKOLA - VETERANS AFFAIRS - An Act to Amend Title 21 of the Delaware Code Relating to Motor Vehicles Providing for Special License Plates in Honor of Delaware Veterans with Funds Being Provided to the State of Delaware Veterans Trust Fund. (3/5 bill)
HB 325 - BRIGGS KING & SENATOR LAVELLE; REPRESENTATIVES D. SHORT, GRAY, KENTON, WILSON, VIOLA; SENATORS HOCKER, VENABLES - HOUSE ADMINISTRATION - An Act to Amend Title 29 of the Delaware Code Relating to the Prevailing Wage Advisory Council.
HA 1 to HB 270 - LONGHURST - Placed with the Bill.
HA 1 to HB 287 - BRIGGS KING - Placed with the Bill.
HA 2 to HB 287 - BRIGGS KING - Placed with the Bill.
SB 192 - BUSHWELLER & REPRESENTATIVE B. SHORT; SENATORS ENNIS, VENABLES; REPRESENTATIVES JAQUES, PARADEE, RAMONE - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/BANKING/INSURANCE & COMMERCE - An Act to Amend Title 21 of the Delaware Code Relating to Motor Vehicle Safety-Responsibility.
The Reading Clerk read the following communication into the record:
The Senate wishes to inform the House that it has passed SB 192 and requests the concurrence of the House and it has passed HB 243, HB 244 & HB 167 w/HA 1 aab HA 1 to HA 1 & HA 2 and is returning the same to the House.
Reminder
TO: Bernard Brady, Secretary of the Senate
Richard L. Puffer, Chief Clerk of the House
FROM: Lori Christiansen, Director of Research, Legislative Council
DATE: May 6, 2014
RE: Law Enforcement Memorial Parking
Please make this announcement in chambers on Tuesday May 6, 2014.
In preparation for the annual Law Enforcement Memorial event, tomorrow Wednesday May 7th, Legislative Avenue will be closed between North M.L.K Boulevard and South M.L.K. Boulevard. Parking on the west side of Legislative Hall will not be available from 7:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.
Senate members who normally park on the west side of the building will have reserved parking spaces in the Credit Union parking lot.
House members who normally park on the west side of the building will have reserved parking spaces in the Archives parking lot.
This event has been approved by both the Chair and Co-Chair of Legislative Council.
WITHDRAWAL OF SPONSORSHIP REQUEST
I, Paul Baumbach, do hereby request that my name be removed as co-sponsor of HB 286.
Date: 5/6/14 Signed: P. Baumbach
Representatives Mitchell & D. Short requested that they be marked present. Representatives Mitchell & Jaques made announcements.
Representative Longhurst deferred to Mr. Speaker Schwartzkopf. Mr. Speaker Schwartzkopf descended to the floor podium to present a House Tribute to Beebe Healthcare in recognition of their Baby-Friendly Hospital Award. Mr. Speaker Schwartzkopf invited Representative Smyk to join him at the podium. Nancy Hastings, representing Beebe Healthcare addressed the House. Representative Briggs King requested and was granted personal privilege of the floor to make comments.
Representative Longhurst deferred to Representative Paradee. Representative Schwartzkopf on behalf of All Representatives and Senator Blevins on behalf of All Senators, before the House for consideration.
HCR 51 - COMMENDING THE NOMINEES AND RECIPIENTS OF THE 2014
DELAWARE AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE AND COMMITMENT IN STATE SERVICE.
WHEREAS, over 17,000 State of Delaware employees provide critical services to the people of Delaware; and
WHEREAS, each year the Governor honors State employees who have delivered a superlative level of public service; and
WHEREAS, each day people working for the State of Delaware perform tasks that protect our environment, safeguard public health and safety, and execute other vital and necessary functions that keep our citizens well-served by their State government; and
WHEREAS, the level of dedication demonstrated by those nominated and those who received the 2014 Delaware Award for Excellence and Commitment in State Service exceeds the already high standards of their colleagues; and
WHEREAS, the nominees for recognition for this achievement in 2014 include:
Janine Alkanowski, Cathi Barczak, Carol Barnett, Jeffrey Boyer, Jason Clarke, Edward Fisher, Deborah M. Flad, Cynthia Ford, Jeffery Hall, Denise Hudson, Jose E. Hernadez, Barbara McCleary, Elizabeth Orndorff, Justin Phelps, Christopher Wade, Maurice Williams and Carol Wilson.
WHEREAS, the recipients of the 2014 Delaware Award for Excellence and Commitment in State Service include: Richard Beaman, Kevin Boyd, Glenn Davis, Tina Leager, John F. Snow and Tina Shockley.
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED by the House of Representatives of the 147th General Assembly of the State of Delaware, the Senate concurring therein, that we hereby honor the nominees for the 2014 Delaware Award for Excellence and Commitment in State service and offer them our gratitude for a job well done.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this Resolution be presented to the award nominees.
Representative Paradee made comments.
HCR 51 was adopted by voice vote and was sent to the Senate for concurrence. Representative Schwartzkopf & Representative Gray on behalf of All Representatives & Senator Lopez on behalf of All Senators, before the House for consideration. MONTH.” All Representatives & Senator Sokola on behalf of All Senators, before the House for
consideration. WEEK.” comments regarding HCR 53. Representatives Longhurst, D.W. Williams & Blakey made comments regarding HCR 53. Representative Jaques on behalf of All Representatives & Senator Hall-Long on behalf of All Senators, before the House for consideration. STATE OF DELAWARE. Representatives Baumbach, Kowalko, Miro, Osienski, Paradee, Viola & Wilson, before the House for consideration. TO ELECTRONIC VERIFICATION OF LOBBYIST'S EMPLOYER AUTHORIZATION. was granted privilege of the floor for Deborah J. Moreau, Commission Counsel, Public Integrity Commission. concurrence. Representatives Hudson, Miro, Paradee & Ramone & Senator Ennis, before the House for consideration. PERTAINING TO GUARDIANSHIP OF A CHILD. concurrence. D.E. Williams & Senator Blevins, before the House for consideration. TO EDUCATION. consideration. Representative Heffernan made comments. HA 1 was adopted by voice vote. Representative Heffernan made comments. Senate for concurrence. Representative Wilson & Senator Sokola & Representatives Gray, Peterman, Jaques & Paradee & Senators Henry & Lopez, before the House for consideration. TO THE REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES. concurrence.