The Delaware House Administration Committee advanced four bills, including a controversial constitutional amendment affirming the right to marry regardless of gender, which drew opposition from Leader Dukes and two public witnesses, while two parking designation bills for pregnant persons and veterans passed unanimously after the sponsor committed to addressing concerns about leased state properties.
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Representative Spiegelman raised concern that at a small building with 12 parking spots, designating spaces for handicap, pregnant persons, and veterans could result in one-third of the parking lot being reserved for specific groups. Representative Berry stated OMB worked directly with agencies on building selection to avoid locations with extremely limited parking.
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“This bill simply says we see you, we support you, and we want to take a small step to make it easier for you to access state services that you need.”
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