Studies show green lights are more visible for motorists driving during winter weather conditions. Last year's SB 89 allowed for state owned and operated snow removal vehicles to use green revolving or flashing lights during winter weather operations. My bill, SB 206, allows municipal owned and operated vehicles to utilize these same lights as well.
I thank my colleagues in the Senate for passing the bill unanimously and look forward to its passage in the House!
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The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) advises motorists that State Forrest Road will be closed between Wilson Hill Road and Deer Forrest Road for crossroad pipe replacement.
WHEN: Monday, May 20th at 10:00 am and ending Monday, May 27th at 11:00 pm.
WHERE: State Forrest Road between Wilson Hill Road and Deer Forrest Road, Georgetown
Detour: Motorists traveling north on State Forrest Road will turn right onto Wilson Hill Road, left on Hunting Club Road, then left onto Deer Forrest Road, back to State Forrest Road. Motorists traveling southbound on State Forrest Road will turn left onto Deer Forrest Road, then right onto Hunting Club Road, right onto Wilson Hill Road, returning to State Forrest Road.
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Wishing all the moms out there a day filled with joy and appreciation! Happy Mother's Day!
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I was excited to see two of the districts' teachers of the year teach agriscience! Agriculture runs our state's economy and the future of this industry is in good hands with the passionate students and qualified educators paving the way.
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NEWS: Senator Pettyjohn, Rep. Jones Giltner Issue Statement Regarding House Bills 350 and 395
Legislators denounce expedited process and dismissal of expertsโ warnings.
DOVER, DE - Following the release of House Substitute 2 for House Bill 350 and House Bill 395 from the respective committees, Senate Republican Whip Brian Pettyjohn (R - Georgetown) and Representative Valerie Jones Giltner (R - Georgetown) released the below statement.
โDespite strong opposition from Delawareโs medical community and a bipartisan contingent of legislators, House Substitute 2 for House Bill 350 with House Amendment 1 (HB 350) has been released from the Senate Executive Committee. Expert witnesses from all over Delaware crowded the Senate Chamber and gallery on Tuesday evening to attempt to educate the Senate about the harm this bill would bring to all Delawareans. According to a statement by Senate Majority Leader Bryan Townsend and Speaker of the House Valerie Longhurst, the bill will be scheduled for a floor vote in the Senate later this month.
โPerhaps just as concerning as, if not more so than, the details of HB 350 is the process by which the Democrat supermajority in the General Assembly has steamrolled the proposal through each legislative chamber. Conversations with the chairman of the Delaware Healthcare Association, Dr. David Tam, MD, were initiated on March 8, 2024, the first iteration was introduced on March 12th, and a substitute bill was introduced just nine days later. On March 27th, the House Administration Committee held HB 350โs hearing. Hundreds of doctors, nurses, and healthcare officials from Delawareโs non-profit hospital systems arrived at Legislative Hall to voice their opposition, only to be ignored.
โHB 350 received the bare minimum number of votes required, passing the House 21-16. Before the vote and after four hours of discussion, Democrats forced a vote to shut down the debate, denying some House members the right to express their opinions.
โPrior to the Senate Executive Committee meeting, healthcare officials offered an amendment that would have made the bill workable for the hospitals. Democrats refused to accept the amendment and instead drafted a watered-down version as a separate piece of legislation. That bill, House Bill 395 (HB 395), was placed on todayโs House Administration Committee agenda without public notice and through a suspension of the rules process. Due to the last-minute addition of HB 395 to the House Administration Committee agenda, the public and healthcare workers were unaware and, thus, unable to give public comment. Democrat committee members voted to release the bill.
โThe lack of respect shown by the authors of these bills throughout this process has been truly disheartening.
โExperts say HB 350 will severely harm the stateโs non-profit hospitals, result in employment cuts, and ultimately reduce Delawareansโ access to healthcare. States with similar laws in place are seeing hospitals shut their doors and experienced physicians leave.
โDemocrats have thus far refused to listen to these experts and are instead rushing bad legislation through that will do nothing but limit healthcare options for the people of Delaware.โ
Senator Pettyjohn represents the 19th Senate District.
Representative Jones Giltner serves the 37th Representative District and has 40 years of healthcare experience as a retired critical care nurse and consultant.
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Rest in peace, Rodney. Your loss will be felt throughout Delaware.Our hearts are heavy today as our friend moves on. Thanks for all the great years Chief Marvel.
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As currently written, House Bill 350 will severely harm Delaware's hospitals and our access to healthcare. The legislation passed the House of Representatives last week and will be heard in the Senate Executive Committee this coming Tuesday, May 7th, at 4:00 p.m.
Representative Valerie Jones Giltner, a former critical nurse and healthcare consultant with 40 years of experience, joined me on our caucus's podcast to discuss HB 350 and dangers it presents to our non-profit hospitals.
The episode is out now on Spotify, Apple, Amazon, and more! (Link in the comments below)
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Yesterday, Senator Buckson and I joined Director Keeley of the DE Lottery for a tour of the Lottery Offices. It was great to learn more about the lottery's products and the extent of their daily operations.
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My colleagues and I had the pleasure of welcoming Sussex Central High School's state championship wrestling team to Legislative Hall yesterday afternoon! Congratulations to the wrestlers and coaches on this great accomplishment!
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Today, we recognize line workers across the nation for their important work of keeping America's power grid functioning. These brave men and women are often called to work around the clock and service our electric lines during hazardous weather. Thank you for all you do!
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