Delaware 149th General Assembly (2017-2018) Status: Passed Senate Bipartisan · 3 R · 2 D cosponsors

SB 239 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE DELAWARE LITTER CONTROL LAW.

Last action — Reported Out of Committee (Health & Human Development) in House with 8 On Its Merits

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 149th General Assembly (2017-2018). It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

This Act addresses the serious problem of individuals dumping large quantities of trash on public and private property, by: • Defining a “substantial quantity” of litter as being more than an amount contained in a standard garbage can. • Providing enhanced penalties for the unlawful dumping of a substantial quantity of litter. • Creating the Litter Investigation and Enforcement Fund, funded through restitution paid by offenders of this chapter, to support investigations to identify those who violate this chapter. This Act clarifies that a public authority or agency is not required to provide litter receptacles in a park or recreation area that is designated as a carry-in and carry-out facility. This Act also makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Reported Out of Committee (Health & Human Development) in House with 8 On Its Merits

  2. Assigned to Health & Human Development Committee in House

  3. Passed By Senate. Votes: 17 YES 4 ABSENT

  4. Reported Out of Committee (Health, Children & Social Services) in Senate with 2 Favorable, 1 On Its Merits

  5. Introduced and Assigned to Health, Children & Social Services Committee in Senate

Sponsors

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3 sponsors · 8 co-sponsors · 51 not signed on

Sponsors (3)

Co-sponsors (8)

Not signed on (51)

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Votes

2/3

Passed 17 Yea · 0 Nay · 4 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 10002
Democratic 5000
Republican 2002
Total 17004
% of votes cast 81%0%0%19%
How each member voted (21)
Member Party Vote
Anthony Delcollo — Yea
Brian J. Bushweller — Yea
Bruce C. Ennis — Yea
Catherine Cloutier — Not Voting
Colin Bonini — Yea
David B. McBride — Yea
Ernesto B Lopez — Yea
F. Gary Simpson — Yea
Gregory F. Lavelle — Not Voting
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 Not Voting
Gerald W. Hocker Republican Not Voting

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Subjects

public-safety environment
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 239 do?
This Act addresses the serious problem of individuals dumping large quantities of trash on public and private property, by: • Defining a “substantial quantity” of litter as being more than an amount contained in a standard garbage can. • Providing enhanced penalties for the unlawful dumping of a substantial quantity of litter. • Creating the Litter Investigation and Enforcement Fund, funded through restitution paid by offenders of this chapter, to support investigations to identify those who violate this chapter. This Act clarifies that a public authority or agency is not required to provide litter receptacles in a park or recreation area that is designated as a carry-in and carry-out facility. This Act also makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.
Who sponsors SB 239?
SB 239 is sponsored by Stephanie L. Hansen (Democratic), Richard G. Collins (Republican), Edward S. Osienski (Democratic), Daniel B. Short (Republican), David L. Wilson (Republican), Michael Ramone, Ruth Briggs King, Gerald L. Brady, Margaret Rose Henry, Bruce C. Ennis, and Paul S. Baumbach.
What is the current status of SB 239?
This bill died with 149th General Assembly (2017-2018). It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 239?
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