HB 391 DE

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Introduced

Delaware relies on fees imposed as surcharges by the criminal legal system to generate revenue for government services. These criminal fees can be an unstable revenue generator, especially when there are recessions, pandemics, or other major economic events. This Act repeals three fees that currently fund videophone systems used by state and local agencies, personnel, equipment, and training expenses related to judicial branch security, and victim notification initiatives. The elimination of these fees was recommended by the Criminal Legal System Imposed Debt Study Group created by House Bill 244, as amended by House Amendment No 2, of the 151st General Assembly, in its December 7, 2023 report. The Criminal Legal System Imposed Debt Study Group also recommended replacement of lost revenue for affected agencies as needed with General Funds. In repealing these fees, the General Assembly intends to eliminate any outstanding balances owed on these fees.

• Sherry Dorsey Walker · primary
• Darius J. Brown Democratic · primary
• Paul S. Baumbach · primary
• Kerri Evelyn Harris Democratic · primary
• Kendra Johnson Democratic · primary
• Sean M. Lynn Democratic · primary
• Eric Morrison Democratic · primary
• David L. Wilson Republican · primary
• Cyndie Romer Democratic · primary
• Nicole Poore Democratic · primary
• Madinah Wilson-Anton Democratic · primary
• S. Elizabeth Lockman Democratic · primary
• Marie Pinkney Democratic · primary
• Bryan Townsend Democratic · primary
• Sarah McBride · primary

1. May 14, 2024 Introduced and Assigned to Judiciary Committee in House · lower
2. Jun 12, 2024 Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in House with 2 Favorable, 6 On Its Merits · lower
3. Jun 13, 2024 Assigned to Appropriations Committee in House · lower