Delaware 149th General Assembly (2017-2018) Status: Enacted

HB 239 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 9 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO A VACANCY IN THE NEW CASTLE COUNTY OFFICE OF COUNTY EXECUTIVE.

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 June 20, 2017. Enacted.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 74% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

How often bills like it became law.

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

    2 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

This bill addresses how a vacancy in the office of New Castle County Executive will be filled. Initially the County Chief Administrative Officer will fill the position. Thereafter a special election shall be held to fill the vacancy for the balance of the term of office. This is the same special election process as applicable to a vacancy in a County Council district.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Signed by Governor

  2. Passed By Senate. Votes: 15 YES 6 NO

  3. Reported Out of Committee (Judicial & Community Affairs) in Senate with 5 On Its Merits

  4. Assigned to Judicial & Community Affairs Committee in Senate

  5. Passed By House. Votes: 33 YES 6 NO 2 ABSENT

  6. Amendment HA 1 to HB 239 - Passed In House by Voice Vote

  7. Amendment HA 1 to HA 1 - Passed In House by Voice Vote

  8. Amendment HA 1 to HA 1 - Introduced and Placed With Bill

  9. Amendment HA 1 to HB 239 - Introduced and Placed With Bill

  10. Reported Out of Committee (Housing & Community Affairs) in House with 8 On Its Merits

  11. Introduced and Assigned to Housing & Community Affairs Committee in House

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 59 not signed on · 12 voted No

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (59)

59 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

SM

Passed 15 Yea · 6 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 9300
Democratic 2300
Republican 4000
Total 15600
% of votes cast 71%29%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 — Nay
David B. McBride — Yea
Ernesto B Lopez — Yea
F. Gary Simpson — Nay
Gregory F. Lavelle — Yea
Harris B. McDowell — Nay
Margaret Rose Henry — Yea
Robert Marshall — Yea
Bryan Townsend Democratic Nay
David P. Sokola Democratic Yea
John "Jack" Walsh Democratic Yea
Nicole Poore Democratic Nay
Stephanie L. Hansen Democratic Nay
Brian Pettyjohn Republican Yea
Bryant L. Richardson Republican Yea
Dave G. Lawson Republican Yea
Gerald W. Hocker Republican Yea

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Passed 33 Yea · 6 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 19402
Democratic 5200
Republican 9000
Total 33602
% of votes cast 80%15%0%5%
How each member voted (41)
Member Party Vote
Andria L. Bennett — Not Voting
Bryon H. Short — Yea
Charles Potter Jr. — Nay
David Bentz — Yea
Deborah Hudson — Yea
Earl G. Jaques Jr. — Nay
Gerald L. Brady — Yea
Harvey R. Kenton — Yea
Helene M. Keeley — Yea
James Johnson — Yea
John A. Kowalko — Nay
John J. Viola — Yea
John L. Mitchell — Yea
Joseph E. Miro — Yea
Melanie George Smith — Not Voting
Michael Mulrooney — Yea
Michael Ramone — Yea
Paul S. Baumbach — Yea
Peter C. Schwartzkopf — Yea
Quinton Johnson — Yea
Ruth Briggs King — Yea
Sean Matthews — Nay
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 Nay
Stephanie T. Bolden Democratic Nay
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 Yea
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

elections
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 239 do?
This bill addresses how a vacancy in the office of New Castle County Executive will be filled. Initially the County Chief Administrative Officer will fill the position. Thereafter a special election shall be held to fill the vacancy for the balance of the term of office. This is the same special election process as applicable to a vacancy in a County Council district.
Who sponsors HB 239?
HB 239 is sponsored by Deborah Hudson, Gregory F. Lavelle, and Michael Ramone.
What is the current status of HB 239?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced June 20, 2017. Enacted.
Where can I track HB 239?
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