HB 56

This act names the Delaware portion of U.S. Route 301 between Route 1 and the Delaware Maryland State line as First Responders Memorial Highway.

Co-Prime Sponsor: Poore; Status: Passed

HCR 41

This House Concurrent Resolution recognized April 25, 2019 as the 50th Anniversary of the enactment of Delaware’s Equal Rights to Housing Act. The House Concurrent Resolution further recognizes May 9, 2019 as a Celebration of a Day for Housing in the State of Delaware.

Co-Prime Sponsor: Poore; Status: Passed

HCR 21

This resolution celebrates Delaware’s observance of the centennial of the passage and ratification of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States providing for women’s suffrage. It further calls on the Delaware Heritage Commission to organize meaningful events and exhibits to honor the 100th anniversary and establish a subcommittee to plan a parade commemorating the occasion.

HCR 24

This House Concurrent Resolution recognizes April 2019 as “Autism Awareness Month” and Autism Delaware’s 20 years of service to the people of Delaware.

Co-Prime Sponsor: Poore; Status: Passed

SB 53

Diwali is a 5-day festival of lights, celebrated by millions of Hindus, Sikhs, and Jains across the world. The dates for Diwali change each year, but it usually falls in October or November. Fireworks are an essential component of Diwali and the third day of Diwali is the height of the festival. In recognition of the many Indo-Americans living in Delaware, this Act permits the sale and possession of sparklers and ground-based sparkling devices during a 30-day period before and including the third day of Diwali and the use of these items on the third day of Diwali.

Co-Prime Sponsor: Poore; Status: Signed

HCR 10

This resolution designates March 2019 as Women’s History Month in Delaware to raise awareness and celebrate the contributions of women in our society, and for the greater good of our nation.

Co-Prime Sponsor: Poore; Status: Passed