SJR 8 DE Became Law
DESIGNATING AUGUST 31, 2024, AS "INTERNATIONAL OVERDOSE AWARENESS DAY" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE AND REQUIRING THE STATE FLAG TO BE FLOWN AT HALF-STAFF IN OBSERVANCE.
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Summary
This Joint Resolution designates August 31, 2024, as "International Overdose Awareness Day" in the State of Delaware and requires that in observance, the State flag be flown at half-staff at State facilities. By recognizing International Overdose Awareness Day, this Joint Resolution affirms the importance of overdose awareness, remembers those who have died from overdose, and acknowledges the grief suffered from losing a loved one to overdose.
Sponsors (18)
- Stephanie L. Hansen Democratic · primary
- Valerie Longhurst · primary
- David P. Sokola Democratic · primary
- Bryan Townsend Democratic · primary
- S. Elizabeth Lockman Democratic · primary
- Spiros Mantzavinos Democratic · primary
- Peter C. Schwartzkopf · primary
- Russell Huxtable Democratic · primary
- Stell Parker Selby · primary
- Edward S. Osienski Democratic · primary
- Kendra Johnson Democratic · primary
- Eric Morrison Democratic · primary
- Cyndie Romer Democratic · primary
- Paul S. Baumbach · primary
- John "Jack" Walsh Democratic · primary
- Timothy D. Dukes Republican · primary
- Michael F. Smith Republican · primary
- Lyndon D. Yearick Republican · primary
Action history (8)
- Jun 7, 2024 Introduced and Assigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in Senate · upper
- Jun 14, 2024 Assigned to Executive Committee in Senate · upper
- Jun 18, 2024 Reported Out of Committee (Executive) in Senate with 6 Favorable, 1 On Its Merits · upper
- Jun 20, 2024 Passed By Senate. Votes: 18 YES 3 ABSENT · upper
- Jun 25, 2024 Assigned to Administration Committee in House · lower
- Jun 25, 2024 Reported Out of Committee (Administration) in House with 5 On Its Merits · lower
- Jun 27, 2024 Passed By House. Votes: 41 YES · lower
- Aug 29, 2024 Signed by Governor · executive
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