HB 52 — AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE'S INTEREST IN CERTAIN LANDS LOCATED IN NEW CASTLE COUNTY, DELAWARE.
Last action — Signed by Governor
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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✓Passed House
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✓Passed Senate
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✓To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 25, 2017. Enacted.
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2 sponsors
2 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 2 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
Currently, Rockford Falls Partners, LLC owns the majority of the Bancroft Mills site in Wilmington, Delaware. Delaware’s Division of Parks and Recreation owns a smaller portion of the Bancroft Mills site that the State acquired with the intent of having it serve as an entrance, river crossing and parking area for Alapocas Run State Park. There is currently inadequate public access and parking onsite to meet recreational needs in this portion of the park.This bill authorizes DNREC to engage in a “land swap” with Rockford Falls Partners. The state will convey 1.53 acres of its land to Rockford Falls Partners, and will receive in exchange 3.92 acres of land and river bottom bordering the Brandywine Creek at the Bancroft Mills site, and an easement in perpetuity allowing vehicle, bike, and foot traffic across Rockford Falls property for purposes of accessing state park land. Rockford Falls will further agree to create and maintain a 25 space parking lot and a lawn on the State land at the park entrance, as well as installing a restroom facility and renovating an old train platform for use as a rentable pavilion in the park. This land swap was approved by the Open Space Council on December 7, 2016.
Bill Text
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Action History
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Signed by Governor
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Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
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Reported Out of Committee (Environmental, Natural Resources & Energy) in Senate with 4 Favorable
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Assigned to Environmental, Natural Resources & Energy Committee in Senate
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Passed By House. Votes: 37 YES 4 NOT VOTING
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Reported Out of Committee (Natural Resources) in House with 8 Favorable, 1 On Its Merits
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Introduced and Assigned to Natural Resources Committee in House
Sponsors
- Gerald L. Brady · Primary
- Harris B. McDowell · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 60 not signed on
Sponsors (2)
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (60)
60 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 60 →"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 | 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 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Democratic | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Republican | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 37 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| % of votes cast | 90% | 0% | 0% | 10% |
How each member voted (41)
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 52 do?
- Currently, Rockford Falls Partners, LLC owns the majority of the Bancroft Mills site in Wilmington, Delaware. Delaware’s Division of Parks and Recreation owns a smaller portion of the Bancroft Mills site that the State acquired with the intent of having it serve as an entrance, river crossing and parking area for Alapocas Run State Park. There is currently inadequate public access and parking onsite to meet recreational needs in this portion of the park.This bill authorizes DNREC to engage in a “land swap” with Rockford Falls Partners. The state will convey 1.53 acres of its land to Rockford Falls Partners, and will receive in exchange 3.92 acres of land and river bottom bordering the Brandywine Creek at the Bancroft Mills site, and an easement in perpetuity allowing vehicle, bike, and foot traffic across Rockford Falls property for purposes of accessing state park land. Rockford Falls will further agree to create and maintain a 25 space parking lot and a lawn on the State land at the park entrance, as well as installing a restroom facility and renovating an old train platform for use as a rentable pavilion in the park. This land swap was approved by the Open Space Council on December 7, 2016.
- Who sponsors HB 52?
- HB 52 is sponsored by Gerald L. Brady and Harris B. McDowell.
- What is the current status of HB 52?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 25, 2017. Enacted.
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