Delaware 149th General Assembly (2017-2018) Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 4 D · 4 R cosponsors

HB 189 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 17 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO HIGHWAYS.

Last action — Signed by Governor

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed House
  4. ✓
    Passed Senate
  5. ✓
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced May 18, 2017. Enacted.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 98% · high confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 21 sponsors

    4 primary, 17 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (4 D · 4 R) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

The “Advanced Wireless Infrastructure Investment Act” creates a new Chapter 16 of Title 17 that will accelerate investment in mobile broadband infrastructure and ready the State for the next wave of economic development in the digital economy. In recognition of the shift from landline to wireless communications, the Act authorizes wireless providers access to the State’s rights of way and establishes a Statewide policy for deployment of small wireless cells to meet the growing demand for wireless services which provide Delaware citizens with access to advanced technology, information and 911 services.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Signed by Governor

  2. Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 ABSENT

  3. Reported Out of Committee (Transportation) in Senate with 1 Favorable, 2 On Its Merits

  4. Assigned to Transportation Committee in Senate

  5. Passed By House. Votes: 36 YES 5 ABSENT

  6. Reported Out of Committee (Transportation/Land Use and Infrastructure) in House with 5 Favorable

  7. Introduced and Assigned to Transportation/Land Use and Infrastructure Committee in House

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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4 sponsors · 17 co-sponsors · 41 not signed on

Sponsors (4)

Co-sponsors (17)

Not signed on (41)

41 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"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.

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Votes

3/5

Passed 19 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 10002
Democratic 5000
Republican 4000
Total 19002
% of votes cast 90%0%0%10%
How each member voted (21)
Member Party Vote
Anthony Delcollo — Yea
Brian J. Bushweller — Not Voting
Bruce C. Ennis — Yea
Catherine Cloutier — Not Voting
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

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3/5

Passed 36 Yea · 0 Nay · 5 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 21004
Democratic 7000
Republican 8001
Total 36005
% of votes cast 88%0%0%12%
How each member voted (41)
Member Party Vote
Andria L. Bennett — Yea
Bryon H. Short — Yea
Charles Potter Jr. — Not Voting
David Bentz — Yea
Deborah Hudson — Yea
Earl G. Jaques Jr. — Yea
Gerald L. Brady — Yea
Harvey R. Kenton — Not Voting
Helene M. Keeley — Not Voting
James Johnson — Yea
John A. Kowalko — Yea
John J. Viola — Not Voting
John L. Mitchell — Yea
Joseph E. Miro — Yea
Melanie George Smith — Yea
Michael Mulrooney — Yea
Michael Ramone — Yea
Paul S. Baumbach — Yea
Peter C. Schwartzkopf — Yea
Quinton Johnson — Yea
Ruth Briggs King — Yea
Sean Matthews — Yea
Stephen Smyk — Yea
Valerie Longhurst — Yea
William R. Outten — Yea
Debra Heffernan Democratic Yea
Edward S. Osienski Democratic Yea
Kimberly Williams Democratic Yea
Sean M. Lynn Democratic Yea
Stephanie T. Bolden Democratic Yea
Trey Paradee Democratic Yea
William J. Carson Democratic Yea
Charles S Postles Jr. Republican Yea
Daniel B. Short Republican Yea
David L. Wilson Republican Yea
Jeffrey N. Spiegelman Republican Yea
Kevin S Hensley Republican Not Voting
Lyndon D. Yearick Republican Yea
Richard G. Collins Republican Yea
Ronald E. Gray Republican Yea
Timothy D. Dukes Republican Yea

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Subjects

transportation technology
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 189 do?
The “Advanced Wireless Infrastructure Investment Act” creates a new Chapter 16 of Title 17 that will accelerate investment in mobile broadband infrastructure and ready the State for the next wave of economic development in the digital economy. In recognition of the shift from landline to wireless communications, the Act authorizes wireless providers access to the State’s rights of way and establishes a Statewide policy for deployment of small wireless cells to meet the growing demand for wireless services which provide Delaware citizens with access to advanced technology, information and 911 services.
Who sponsors HB 189?
HB 189 is sponsored by Nicole Poore (Democratic), Brian Pettyjohn (Republican), William J. Carson (Democratic), Ronald E. Gray (Republican), Edward S. Osienski (Democratic), Daniel B. Short (Republican), David L. Wilson (Republican), Kendra Johnson (Democratic), John J. Viola, Peter C. Schwartzkopf, Joseph E. Miro, Valerie Longhurst, Helene M. Keeley, Deborah Hudson, Ruth Briggs King, Ernesto B Lopez, Gregory F. Lavelle, Bruce C. Ennis, Anthony Delcollo, Harris B. McDowell, and John L. Mitchell.
What is the current status of HB 189?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced May 18, 2017. Enacted.
Where can I track HB 189?
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