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

HB 438 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO TRUANCY.

Last action — Signed by Governor

  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 05, 2018. Enacted.

Odds of enactment

High chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a high chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 80% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 5 sponsors

    2 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

This Act eliminates the ability of a court to suspend a student’s driving privileges or hunting license for truancy.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Signed by Governor

  2. Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES

  3. Reported Out of Committee (Education) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits

  4. Assigned to Education Committee in Senate

  5. Passed By House. Votes: 25 YES 15 NO 1 ABSENT

  6. Reported Out of Committee (Education) in House with 9 On Its Merits

  7. Introduced and Assigned to Education Committee in House

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 57 not signed on · 15 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

SM

Passed 21 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 12000
Democratic 5000
Republican 4000
Total 21000
% 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

Official roll call →

SM

Passed 25 Yea · 15 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 18700
Democratic 7000
Republican 0801
Total 251501
% of votes cast 61%37%0%2%
How each member voted (41)
Member Party Vote
Andria L. Bennett — Yea
Bryon H. Short — Yea
Charles Potter Jr. — Yea
David Bentz — Yea
Deborah Hudson — Nay
Earl G. Jaques Jr. — Yea
Gerald L. Brady — Yea
Harvey R. Kenton — Nay
Helene M. Keeley — Yea
James Johnson — Yea
John A. Kowalko — Yea
John J. Viola — Yea
John L. Mitchell — Yea
Joseph E. Miro — Nay
Melanie George Smith — Yea
Michael Mulrooney — Yea
Michael Ramone — Nay
Paul S. Baumbach — Yea
Peter C. Schwartzkopf — Yea
Quinton Johnson — Yea
Ruth Briggs King — Nay
Sean Matthews — Yea
Stephen Smyk — Nay
Valerie Longhurst — Yea
William R. Outten — Nay
Debra Heffernan Democratic Yea
Edward S. Osienski Democratic Yea
Kimberly Williams Democratic Yea
Sean M. Lynn Democratic Yea
Stephanie T. Bolden Democratic Yea
Trey Paradee Democratic Yea
William J. Carson Democratic Yea
Charles S Postles Jr. Republican Nay
Daniel B. Short Republican Nay
David L. Wilson Republican Nay
Jeffrey N. Spiegelman Republican Nay
Kevin S Hensley Republican Nay
Lyndon D. Yearick Republican Nay
Richard G. Collins Republican Nay
Ronald E. Gray Republican Not Voting
Timothy D. Dukes Republican Nay

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Subjects

education
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 438 do?
This Act eliminates the ability of a court to suspend a student’s driving privileges or hunting license for truancy.
Who sponsors HB 438?
HB 438 is sponsored by Stephanie T. Bolden (Democratic), Debra Heffernan (Democratic), Harris B. McDowell, Margaret Rose Henry, and Charles Potter Jr..
What is the current status of HB 438?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced June 05, 2018. Enacted.
Where can I track HB 438?
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