HB 218 DE

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This Act changes the composition of the Commission and further clarifies the definition of “veterans” as it pertains to this Section of Title 29. The Delaware Commission of Veterans’ Affairs is comprised of members, appointed by the Governor, who represent specific veteran organizations. The United States Congress defines the Korean War Era as June 27, 1950 to January 31, 1955, and today most living Korean War Veterans are in their upper 80s or lower 90s. This amendment will redesignate the seat to an organization that is self-perpetuating and whose membership will continue on, and also serve to provide the diverse representation of all veterans. Also preserved is the ability of the current Korean War Commissioner to remain as a Commissioner until his term expires or that seat otherwise becomes vacant. The sole remaining active Chapter of the Korean War Veterans of America in Delaware is in the process of being disbanded due to lack of membership. The Office of Veterans Services is staffed by individuals employed by the State, but who have been required, by reference to the definition of “veteran,” to have “served honorably.” Staffing of the OVS, including the veterans’ cemeteries, has been challenging. This amendment clarifies that a veteran, for qualification as a commissioner, must have been discharged under other than dishonorable conditions. This clarification is consistent with federal laws and regulations regarding the definition of “veteran.”

• Nnamdi O. Chukwuocha Democratic · primary
• Michael Ramone · primary
• Sherry Dorsey Walker · primary
• William Bush Democratic · primary
• Darius J. Brown Democratic · primary
• Ruth Briggs King · primary
• Kendra Johnson Democratic · primary
• Valerie Longhurst · primary
• Stell Parker Selby · primary
• Franklin D. Cooke Democratic · primary
• Sean Matthews · primary
• Russell Huxtable Democratic · primary
• S. Elizabeth Lockman Democratic · primary
• Spiros Mantzavinos Democratic · primary
• Trey Paradee Democratic · primary
• Brian Pettyjohn Republican · primary
• Marie Pinkney Democratic · primary
• Nicole Poore Democratic · primary
• Bryant L. Richardson Republican · primary
• David P. Sokola Democratic · primary
• Laura V. Sturgeon Democratic · primary
• Bryan Townsend Democratic · primary
• John "Jack" Walsh Democratic · primary
• David L. Wilson Republican · primary
• Sarah McBride · primary

1. Jun 8, 2023 Introduced and Assigned to Administration Committee in House · lower
2. Jun 14, 2023 Reported Out of Committee (Administration) in House with 1 Favorable, 4 On Its Merits · lower
3. Jun 20, 2023 Passed By House. Votes: 39 YES 2 ABSENT · lower
4. Jun 20, 2023 Assigned to Executive Committee in Senate · upper
5. Jun 28, 2023 Reported Out of Committee (Executive) in Senate with 6 On Its Merits · upper
6. Jun 30, 2023 Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES · upper
7. Aug 9, 2023 Signed by Governor · executive