House Bill 329 in Delaware would limit a governor’s emergency powers, allowing a State of Emergency for 120 days, renewable once for 60 days. Further extensions require legislative approval. The bill mandates detailed reporting of emergency orders and aims to address a "structural flaw."
A new Delaware law that restricts prolonged dog barking officially takes effect today. The legislation makes it illegal for people to allow their dog to bark for an extensive period.
Minority Whip Senator Brian Pettyjohn also applauded the governor for sticking to what he said on the campaign trail. Pettyjohn explained what the next steps might be.
Matt Meyer (D) will be sworn in Tuesday morning as Delaware’s new governor, becoming the state’s sixth consecutive Democrat to hold that office.
Delaware Gov. places OMB Director Cerron Cade on leave for personal legal matter.
The Delaware Healthcare Association has called on outgoing Governor John Carney to refrain from nominating members to the HB 350 Diamond State Hospital Cost Review Board, urging that the issue be handled by the incoming administration.
Delaware Gov. John Carney signed into law an amendment that bans dog barking for an extensive period of time. That is defined as either 15 minutes continuously or intermittently for 30 minutes or more.
"I am optimistic that the 153rd General Assembly will be able to build on the progress made this year and ultimately see this policy become law in 2025," said House Speaker Valerie Longhurst.
