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2024 DELAWARE GENERAL ASSEMBLY NEWS
Rich Collin's Update:
October 10 , 2024
Delaware's Electric Vehicle (EV) Infrastructure Plan to be Subject of Virtual Public Meeting
Wednesday, October 23
There will be two meetings, run back-to-back, starting at 4 PM and again at 6 PM.
Click here to link to the meetings via Zoom.
The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) and the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) will be hosting two online public meetings to present Delaware's Electric Vehicle (EV) Infrastructure Plan titled "Charging Forward: Delaware Strategy of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure." The virtual public meeting will consist of two identical Zoom sessions, with one beginning at 4 p.m. and the second beginning at 6 p.m. Each session will include a presentation followed by a question-and-answer period. The same information will be presented at both sessions. The presentation will include information about: The state's transition to an electric transportation future and the plan's role; Delaware's Electric Vehicle (EV) Infrastructure Plan; and current EV infrastructure in DE and how future EV infrastructure locations will be prioritized. The online Zoom public meetings can also be accessed via the plan's website: https://deldot.gov/Programs/NEVI/index.shtml. Additional information about Delaware's EV Infrastructure Plan, including previous meetings' minutes, can also be found on the website.
Governor Update: September 20, 2024
Governor Carney has vetoed HB 140, The Assisted Suicide Bill
September 20, 2024 TO THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE 1 52 nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY Pursuant to Article Ill, Section 18 of the Delaware Constitution, I am vetoing House Bill No. 140 with House Amendment I by returning it with my objections to the Delaware House of Representatives without my signature. During my time as Governor, and since this legislation was first introduced, I have consistently opposed a state law that would allow physician-assisted suicide. I have always recognized, and do today, that this is a deeply personal issue. Supporters and opponents alike have thoughtful views on the subject, in many cases informed by their own painful, personal experiences. Over the past several years, I have listened to legislators, advocates, and constituents who have reached out to me and my team to share their views. I also followed the action of the Delaware General Assembly, where this legislation passed by just one vote in the House and the Senate. I appreciate the thoughtful consideration of the legislation, and I recognize that the bill's sponsors made compromises in an attempt to limit abuse and protect vulnerable patients. I still don't believe a firm consensus has been reached on what is a very difficult issue—in Delaware or nationally. Last year, the American Medical Association reaffirmed its view that physician-assisted suicide is "fundamentally incompatible with the physician's role as healer." And although I understand not everyone shares my views, I am fundamentally and morally opposed to state law enabling someone, even under tragic and painful circumstances, to take their own life. As I have shared consistently, I am simply not comfortable letting this piece of legislation become law. For the reasons set forth above, I am hereby vetoing House Bill 140 with House Amendment I by returning it to the House of Representatives without my signature. Sincerely, John C. Carney Governor
Caucus Update: September 13, 2024
State Rep. Bryan Shupe Requests an Audit of His Primary Election Win
After winning his primary election in a tight contest earlier this week, incumbent State Rep. Bryan Shupe (R-Milford South) has asked the Delaware Commissioner of Elections to audit the results. In the race for the Republican spot on the November general election ballot in the 36th Representative District, Rep. Shupe defeated Patrick Smith by 12 votes out of 2,302 cast ballots. Under Delaware election law, an automatic recount is conducted if the margin of victory is less than one-half of one percent. The margin in this race was 0.521%, just exceeding the legal threshold. “I have a long history of supporting proposals to improve governmental accountability and increase transparency,” Rep. Shupe said. “Today, I learned from the Delaware Department of Elections that they could not conduct an audit unless a sitting state legislator requested it. I immediately made that request. Our citizens need to be confident in the integrity and accuracy of these results. Ever since the primary results were tallied, I have repeatedly and publicly expressed my support for an audit. I’ve made good on those statements with today’s action.” Rep. Shupe added that if his primary victory is confirmed and he is fortunate enough to win again in November, he will introduce legislation in the upcoming 153rd General Assembly to raise the automatic recount margin-of-victory threshold.
