AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 6 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO ABANDONED, UNCLAIMED, OR UNSOLICITED CULTURAL PROP...
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HB 231 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 6 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO ABANDONED, UNCLAIMED, OR UNSOLICITED CULTURAL PROPERTY.
Last action — Signed by Governor
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✓Passed House
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced June 13, 2017. Enacted.
Prognosis
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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7 sponsors
4 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.
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Bipartisan support
Sponsored across 2 parties (2 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 3 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
This bill creates an Abandoned Cultural Property Act. The act allows museums to establish title to property that has been donated or left with the museum after any loan period has terminated and the lender cannot be found. Currently such assets drain the museum resources by taking up space and having to be cared for. Museums need a process by which they can establish clear title to abandoned, unclaimed, or unsolicited property. This law will allow more efficient use of museum funds and will assist museums to conserve, display, and ethically dispose of abandoned, unclaimed, or unsolicited property. This bill is modeled after Indiana's law. Delaware is 1 of only 4 states that has no law relating to Abandoned Cultural Property.
Bill Text
- Bill Text View text Current pdf
Action History
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Signed by Governor
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Passed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 ABSENT
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Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
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Amendment SA 1 to HB 231 - Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
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Reported Out of Committee (Banking, Business & Insurance) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits
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Assigned to Banking, Business & Insurance Committee in Senate
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Passed By House. Votes: 41 YES
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Reported Out of Committee (Economic Development/Banking/Insurance/Commerce) in House with 10 On Its Merits
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Introduced and Assigned to Economic Development/Banking/Insurance/Commerce Committee in House
Sponsors
- Jeffrey N. Spiegelman · Primary
- Nicole Poore · Primary
- Joseph E. Miro · Cosponsor
- Daniel B. Short · Cosponsor
- Catherine Cloutier · Cosponsor
- Paul S. Baumbach · Primary
- Ernesto B Lopez · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →4 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 55 not signed on
Sponsors (4)
- Jeffrey N. Spiegelman Republican
- Nicole Poore Democratic
- Paul S. Baumbach
- Ernesto B Lopez
Co-sponsors (3)
- Joseph E. Miro
- Daniel B. Short Republican
- Catherine Cloutier
Not signed on (55)
55 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 55 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democratic | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Republican | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 40 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 98% | 0% | 0% | 2% |
How each member voted (41)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democratic | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (21)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Anthony Delcollo | — | Yea |
| Brian J. Bushweller | — | Yea |
| Bruce C. Ennis | — | Yea |
| Catherine Cloutier | — | Yea |
| Colin Bonini | — | Yea |
| David B. McBride | — | Yea |
| Ernesto B Lopez | — | Yea |
| F. Gary Simpson | — | Yea |
| Gregory F. Lavelle | — | Yea |
| Harris B. McDowell | — | Yea |
| Margaret Rose Henry | — | Yea |
| Robert Marshall | — | Yea |
| Bryan Townsend | Democratic | Yea |
| David P. Sokola | Democratic | Yea |
| John "Jack" Walsh | Democratic | Yea |
| Nicole Poore | Democratic | Yea |
| Stephanie L. Hansen | Democratic | Yea |
| Brian Pettyjohn | Republican | Yea |
| Bryant L. Richardson | Republican | Yea |
| Dave G. Lawson | Republican | Yea |
| Gerald W. Hocker | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democratic | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (41)
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 231 do?
- This bill creates an Abandoned Cultural Property Act. The act allows museums to establish title to property that has been donated or left with the museum after any loan period has terminated and the lender cannot be found. Currently such assets drain the museum resources by taking up space and having to be cared for. Museums need a process by which they can establish clear title to abandoned, unclaimed, or unsolicited property. This law will allow more efficient use of museum funds and will assist museums to conserve, display, and ethically dispose of abandoned, unclaimed, or unsolicited property. This bill is modeled after Indiana's law. Delaware is 1 of only 4 states that has no law relating to Abandoned Cultural Property.
- Who sponsors HB 231?
- HB 231 is sponsored by Jeffrey N. Spiegelman (Republican), Nicole Poore (Democratic), Joseph E. Miro, Daniel B. Short (Republican), Catherine Cloutier, Paul S. Baumbach, and Ernesto B Lopez.
- What is the current status of HB 231?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced June 13, 2017. Enacted.
- Where can I track HB 231?
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