AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 22 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATED TO MUNICIPAL BOARDS OF ADJUSTMENT.
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HB 177 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 22 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATED TO MUNICIPAL BOARDS OF ADJUSTMENT.
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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 May 16, 2017. Enacted.
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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6 sponsors
2 primary, 4 co-sponsors signed on.
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Single-party support
Sponsorship is currently within one party (4 D).
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 3 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
This bill broadens the eligibility requirement for an appointment to a board of adjustment in jurisdictions which have adopted a home rule charter.
Bill Text
- Bill Text View text Current pdf
Action History
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Signed by Governor
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Passed By House. Votes: 41 YES
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Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT
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Amendment SA 1 to HB 177 - Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT
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Reported Out of Committee (Judicial & Community Affairs) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits
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Amendment SA 1 to HB 177 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
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Assigned to Judicial & Community Affairs Committee in Senate
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Passed By House. Votes: 41 YES
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Reported Out of Committee (Housing & Community Affairs) in House with 9 On Its Merits
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Introduced and Assigned to Housing & Community Affairs Committee in House
Sponsors
- Bruce C. Ennis · Cosponsor
- Paul S. Baumbach · Primary
- David P. Sokola · Primary
- Stephanie L. Hansen · Cosponsor
- John "Jack" Walsh · Cosponsor
- Edward S. Osienski · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →2 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 56 not signed on
Sponsors (2)
- Paul S. Baumbach
- David P. Sokola Democratic
Co-sponsors (4)
- Bruce C. Ennis
- Stephanie L. Hansen Democratic
- John "Jack" Walsh Democratic
- Edward S. Osienski Democratic
Not signed on (56)
56 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 56 →"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 | 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 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Democratic | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 20 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 95% | 0% | 0% | 5% |
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 | — | Not Voting |
| 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 | 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)
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 177 do?
- This bill broadens the eligibility requirement for an appointment to a board of adjustment in jurisdictions which have adopted a home rule charter.
- Who sponsors HB 177?
- HB 177 is sponsored by Bruce C. Ennis, Paul S. Baumbach, David P. Sokola (Democratic), Stephanie L. Hansen (Democratic), John "Jack" Walsh (Democratic), and Edward S. Osienski (Democratic).
- What is the current status of HB 177?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced May 16, 2017. Enacted.
- Where can I track HB 177?
- Track HB 177 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.
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