Friends and neighbors,

Fall is here! As we head into a new season, I want to share a few legislative and community updates with you.

In this email, you’ll find information on legislation I sponsored, community news, and local resources.

Please feel free to send me any questions and/or input you may have in a reply email, and I will do my best to respond to each of you.

For more updates, please be sure to follow me on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/SenJackWalsh

Sincerely,

Jack Walsh
Senator, District 9

Legislative Update

In Delaware, our regular legislative session runs each year from the second Tuesday in January through June 30. This fall, the Senate will return for a special session for redistricting. To watch recordings of past proceedings and check for updates on our special session this fall, click here.

Senate Bill 184 Signed by the Governor

Senate Bill 184 allows bidders on large construction contracts to pay a fee instead of participating in an apprenticeship program requirement and directs the state to use that money to promote and expand our existing occupational training programs.

Senate Bill 156 Signed by the Governor

Senate Bill 156 will ensure that laborers and mechanics working on UD construction sites or renovation projects over a certain size are paid competitive wages as determined by the Delaware Department of Labor – regardless of whether those projects are funded with state money.

House Bill 86 Signed by the Governor

House Bill 86 will provide funding for basic special education students in kindergarten through third grade to help students develop strong foundational skills.

Senate Bill 15 Signed by the Governor

Senate Bill 15, which I proudly sponsored, will gradually increase Delaware’s minimum wage to $15 by 2025.

House Bill 178 Signed by the Governor

House Bill 178 codifies Delaware’s year-long teacher residency programs and establishes guidelines for funding them well into the future.

Senate Bill 127 Signed by the Governor

Senate Bill 127 creates a Site Readiness Fund that will allow us to assist qualified businesses and local governments that invest in the development or improvement of commercial and industrial sites.

Around the 9th District

DSWA Collection Event at DelCastle Technical High School

First Responders Day in Newport – Sponsored by Hope Street

Belvedere & Vicinity Community Center Re-Opening

Save the Date!

More info to come.

Our next Food Bank Mobile Food Pantry will be held on November 22 at 11 a.m. at Absalom Jones Community Center.

Treats with Santa – this year, Rep. Kim Williams, Sen. Mantzavinos, Councilman Ken Woods and I will host a special holiday event on December 4 at 11 a.m. at Absalom Jones Community Center

Toll Amnesty

Do you have outstanding toll violations that you got on Route 1 or Interstate 95 between January 1, 2014 and April 30, 2021?

If so, you may be eligible to resolve those outstanding tolls without facing added penalties.

Delaware’s one-time Toll Amnesty Program will run from October 1 through December 31.
This is a one time program so be sure to settle your debts now.

To learn more, visit: de.gov/tollamnesty