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Delaware House Bill 432
Session 152
An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Delaware Institute Of Medical Education And Research.
Became Law
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Signed by Governor on Sep 19, 2024
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Summary
This Act updates provisions of the code covering the Delaware Institute of Medical Education Research (DIMER), which creates partnerships with out-of-state medical schools as an alternative to creating a state sponsored medical school. Specifically, this Act does the following: (1) Updates the name of the Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University to “Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University”; (2) Adds the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine as a DIMER medical school; (3) Alters and updates the composition of the DIMER Board and provides that all members will be appointed by the Governor; (4) Clarifies that a vacant Board position is not counted for quorum purposes; (5) Requires the Board Chair to be elected from the members of the Board, rather than appointed by the Chair of the Delaware Health Care Commission; (6) Requires the Board to select candidates for the Chair and Vice Chair from a nominating committee determined by the Board; and (7) Provides that the Board Chair and Vice Chair shall serve no more than 3 consecutive terms.
Actions (9)
09/19/2024
Office of the Governor
Signed by Governor
06/30/2024
Senate
Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
06/26/2024
Senate
Reported Out of Committee (Health & Social Services) in Senate with 7 On Its Merits
06/20/2024
Senate
Assigned to Health & Social Services Committee in Senate
06/20/2024
House
Passed By House. Votes: 38 YES 3 ABSENT
06/20/2024
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Amendment HA 1 to HB 432 - Passed In House by Voice Vote
06/20/2024
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Amendment HA 1 to HB 432 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
06/12/2024
House
Reported Out of Committee (Health & Human Development) in House with 13 On Its Merits
06/06/2024
House
Introduced and Assigned to Health & Human Development Committee in House
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Oct 9, 2024 8:30:47 PM