Dear friends of ABD, House Bill 136 stalled in the House in May, but deserves consideration again in this session.  This Act is the first part of a constitutional amendment that would prohibit the regular session of the General Assembly from...

Dear friends of ABD, House Bill 135 would mandate that all bills originating in a House of the General Assembly go to the other House on or before June 20 (10 days before the last day of legislative session) each year, on “Crossover Day." This...

Dear friends of ABD, House Bill 137 stalled in the House in May, but deserves consideration again in this session.  The bill would require all statewide and other candidates that may appear on the general election ballot to disclose whether or not all their...

Dear friends of ABD, House Bill 32 was tabled in House Revenue and Finance in January. HB 32 would reduce the real estate transfer tax by 1%, since Delaware has the highest real estate transfer tax in the nation.    ABD supports HB 32 due to the tax’s higher...

Dear friends of ABD, House Bill 167 was introduced in House Administration in May and did not receive a hearing. HB 167 would require agencies to submit an economic impact statement with regulations.   HB 167 would also require that regulations be evaluated...

Dear friends of ABD, House Bill 158 was introduced in the House Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce Committee in May and did not receive a hearing. HB 158 would allow brew-pubs to operate at more than three locations.   HB 167 would remove the...

Dear friends of ABD, House Bill 15 was voted out of committee on April 10, 2019 and is on the Ready List for the second half of the 150th General Assembly. HB 15 would establish two new tax brackets of $125,000 to $250,000 at 7.1% and above $250,000 at...

Dear friends of ABD, House Bill 252 is still awaiting a House Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce. HB 252 will adjust the minimum wage for employees receiving tips or gratuities from the flat rate of $2.23/hour to a rate of 65% of the state minimum wage...

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