Lots more noteworthy stuff happened and didn’t happen yesterday in Dover. First, here’s the whole enchilada:
Now here’s that Spicy Somnambulo Salsa that turns an otherwise bland meal into a taste sensation:
Highlights from the Senate:
HCR 7(Oberle), discussed here yesterday, passed the Senate w/o opposition but with a Senate Amendment, which supporters had sought to discourage. Having said that, the amended version will almost certainly sail through the House again, likely under rules suspension.
SB 68(Sokola), which eliminates the much reviled DSTP, and requires that its replacement be in place by the 2010-11 school year, passed w/o opposition.
SCR 21(Sorenson), which creates a Teen Dating Violence Task Force to develop recommendations for educators on how to reduce teen dating violence, was introduced and passed w/o opposition.
As usual, there was much more action on the House side:
Bill Oberle’s controversial bill on eliminating restrictions on wind farms passed, but with an unusual coalition in opposition.
Terry Schooley’s HB 139, expanding SCHIP eligibility, passed w/o opposition.
Bryon Short’s HB 170, which brings Delaware law into conformity w/Federal law, and enables the State to receive an additional $21-plus million in Federal funds, passed, but with 3 no votes. None of the three no’s (the grocer Hocker, the hopeless Lavelle, and auctioneer Wilson) provided any alternative to address the $21 mill shortfall defeat of this bill would have caused.
SS1/SB35(Blevins), which gives the Insurance Department real teeth to challenge excessive health premium increases, passed w/o opposition. Now, all that’s needed is an IC who will use this power.
SB 59(McDowell), which increases minimum energy efficiency standards and ensures that Delaware will receive its full share of Federal Stimulus dollars, passed the House and goes to the Governor. Click here to see which 12 Rethugs believe in neither energy efficiency nor Federal stimulus dollars.
At least all House members agreed that McDowell’s Net Energy Metering bill makes sense. The bill goes to the Governor for his signature.
Also of note. While Melanie Marshall’s bills concerning condominiums were passed, Valerie Longhurst’s bills on manufactured housing were not considered.
Greg Lavelle’s (too) much-discussed statute of limitations bill was not considered. And Melanie Marshall’s vital HB 168, which ends minimum mandatory sentencing, was not reported out of committee.
Join ‘bulo on Tuesday for his next Pre-Game Show. Lotsa action guaranteed for next week.