Delaware 149th General Assembly (2017-2018) Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 2 D · 2 R cosponsors

HB 166 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 4 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS.

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 09, 2017. Enacted.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 96% · high confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 5 sponsors

    2 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

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

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

This bill changes the times when the sale of alcoholic liquor for off-premises consumption may occur on Sundays to be from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Signed by Governor

  2. Passed By Senate. Votes: 18 YES 3 NO

  3. Reported Out of Committee (Banking, Business & Insurance) in Senate with 5 On Its Merits

  4. Assigned to Banking, Business & Insurance Committee in Senate

  5. Passed By House. Votes: 28 YES 8 NO 5 ABSENT

  6. Reported Out of Committee (Economic Development/Banking/Insurance/Commerce) in House with 1 Favorable, 8 On Its Merits

  7. Introduced and Assigned to Economic Development/Banking/Insurance/Commerce Committee in House

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 57 not signed on · 11 voted No

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (57)

57 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

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Passed 18 Yea · 3 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 11100
Democratic 5000
Republican 2200
Total 18300
% of votes cast 86%14%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 — Nay
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 Nay
Gerald W. Hocker Republican Nay

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Passed 28 Yea · 8 Nay · 5 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 18304
Democratic 5200
Republican 5301
Total 28805
% of votes cast 68%20%0%12%
How each member voted (41)
Member Party Vote
Andria L. Bennett — Yea
Bryon H. Short — Yea
Charles Potter Jr. — Nay
David Bentz — Yea
Deborah Hudson — Not Voting
Earl G. Jaques Jr. — Nay
Gerald L. Brady — Yea
Harvey R. Kenton — Yea
Helene M. Keeley — Nay
James Johnson — Yea
John A. Kowalko — Yea
John J. Viola — Yea
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 — Not Voting
Quinton Johnson — Yea
Ruth Briggs King — Yea
Sean Matthews — Not Voting
Stephen Smyk — Yea
Valerie Longhurst — Not Voting
William R. Outten — Yea
Debra Heffernan Democratic Yea
Edward S. Osienski Democratic Yea
Kimberly Williams Democratic Nay
Sean M. Lynn Democratic Yea
Stephanie T. Bolden Democratic Nay
Trey Paradee Democratic Yea
William J. Carson Democratic Yea
Charles S Postles Jr. Republican Nay
Daniel B. Short Republican Not Voting
David L. Wilson Republican Nay
Jeffrey N. Spiegelman Republican Yea
Kevin S Hensley Republican Yea
Lyndon D. Yearick Republican Yea
Richard G. Collins Republican Nay
Ronald E. Gray Republican Yea
Timothy D. Dukes Republican Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 166 do?
This bill changes the times when the sale of alcoholic liquor for off-premises consumption may occur on Sundays to be from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Who sponsors HB 166?
HB 166 is sponsored by Debra Heffernan (Democratic), David P. Sokola (Democratic), Jeffrey N. Spiegelman (Republican), Daniel B. Short (Republican), and Joseph E. Miro.
What is the current status of HB 166?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced May 09, 2017. Enacted.
Where can I track HB 166?
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