SB 77 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 7 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO AQUACULTURE.
Last action — Signed by Governor
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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✓Passed Senate
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✓Passed House
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✓To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced May 03, 2017. Enacted.
Prognosis
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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10 sponsors
3 primary, 7 co-sponsors signed on.
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Bipartisan support
Sponsored across 2 parties (5 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 2 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
As a result of the passage of the in Inland Bays Aquaculture Act, numerous ongoing concerns have been raised during subsequent public meetings and a public hearing. As a result of those meetings, the Secretary's Order No. 2016-W-0049 reduced the number and location of leasable sites, and eliminated oyster aquaculture in the Little Assawoman Bay. This Act seeks to ensure the following: sites eliminated in the Secretary's Order cannot be considered for leasing for aquaculture; the elimination of poles as a form of markings of any and all leased sites within the Little Assawoman Bay; and limiting all aquaculture leased sites in the Little Assawoman Bay to hard clams only.
Bill Text
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Action History
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Signed by Governor
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Passed By House. Votes: 41 YES
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Reported Out of Committee (Natural Resources) in House with 9 On Its Merits
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Assigned to Natural Resources Committee in House
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Passed By Senate. Votes: 18 YES 3 ABSENT
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Passed By Senate. Votes: 18 YES 3 ABSENT
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Reported Out of Committee (Environmental, Natural Resources & Energy) in Senate with 1 Favorable, 3 On Its Merits
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Introduced and Assigned to Environmental, Natural Resources & Energy Committee in Senate
Sponsors
- Gerald W. Hocker · Primary
- Ronald E. Gray · Primary
- Dave G. Lawson · Cosponsor
- Richard G. Collins · Cosponsor
- Trey Paradee · Cosponsor
- David L. Wilson · Cosponsor
- Stephen Smyk · Cosponsor
- Harvey R. Kenton · Cosponsor
- Gerald L. Brady · Cosponsor
- Peter C. Schwartzkopf · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →3 sponsors · 7 co-sponsors · 52 not signed on
Sponsors (3)
- Gerald W. Hocker Republican
- Ronald E. Gray Republican
- Peter C. Schwartzkopf
Co-sponsors (7)
- Dave G. Lawson Republican
- Richard G. Collins Republican
- Trey Paradee Democratic
- David L. Wilson Republican
- Stephen Smyk
- Harvey R. Kenton
- Gerald L. Brady
Not signed on (52)
52 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 52 →"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 |
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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)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 10 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Democratic | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Republican | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 18 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| % of votes cast | 86% | 0% | 0% | 14% |
How each member voted (21)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Anthony Delcollo | — | Yea |
| Brian J. Bushweller | — | Yea |
| Bruce C. Ennis | — | Yea |
| Catherine Cloutier | — | Not Voting |
| Colin Bonini | — | Not Voting |
| 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 | Not Voting |
| 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 |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 77 do?
- As a result of the passage of the in Inland Bays Aquaculture Act, numerous ongoing concerns have been raised during subsequent public meetings and a public hearing. As a result of those meetings, the Secretary's Order No. 2016-W-0049 reduced the number and location of leasable sites, and eliminated oyster aquaculture in the Little Assawoman Bay. This Act seeks to ensure the following: sites eliminated in the Secretary's Order cannot be considered for leasing for aquaculture; the elimination of poles as a form of markings of any and all leased sites within the Little Assawoman Bay; and limiting all aquaculture leased sites in the Little Assawoman Bay to hard clams only.
- Who sponsors SB 77?
- SB 77 is sponsored by Gerald W. Hocker (Republican), Ronald E. Gray (Republican), Dave G. Lawson (Republican), Richard G. Collins (Republican), Trey Paradee (Democratic), David L. Wilson (Republican), Stephen Smyk, Harvey R. Kenton, Gerald L. Brady, and Peter C. Schwartzkopf.
- What is the current status of SB 77?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced May 03, 2017. Enacted.
- Where can I track SB 77?
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