HB 41 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE STATE EMPLOYEES' PENSION PLAN.
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 18, 2017. Enacted.
Prognosis
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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11 sponsors
5 primary, 6 co-sponsors signed on.
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Bipartisan support
Sponsored across 2 parties (2 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 3 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
In the 148th General Assembly, the state employees' pension law was amended by House Bill No. 363, as amended by House Amendment No. 1 to House Bill No. 363, to permit specified peace officers to retire at 25 years without any reduction. Specified peace officers will pay a higher employee contribution, and those who continue to work past 25 years of service will have the multiplier used in the calculation of benefits increased for the years past 25 years. This Act adds Delaware State University Police officers to the definition of "specified peace officers."
Bill Text
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Action History
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Signed by Governor
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Passed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 ABSENT
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Passed By Senate. Votes: 18 YES 3 ABSENT
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Amendment SA 1 to HB 41 - Passed By Senate. Votes: 17 YES 1 NOT VOTING 3 ABSENT
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Reported Out of Committee (Corrections & Public Safety) in Senate with 1 Favorable, 4 On Its Merits
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Amendment SA 1 to HB 41 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
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Assigned to Corrections & Public Safety Committee in Senate
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Passed By House. Votes: 39 YES 2 ABSENT
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Reported Out of Committee (House Administration) in House with 4 On Its Merits
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Introduced and Assigned to House Administration Committee in House
Sponsors
- Sean M. Lynn · Primary
- Brian J. Bushweller · Primary
- Dave G. Lawson · Primary
- Bryan Townsend · Cosponsor
- Bruce C. Ennis · Cosponsor
- Stephen Smyk · Primary
- John L. Mitchell · Primary
- Helene M. Keeley · Cosponsor
- Paul S. Baumbach · Cosponsor
- Robert Marshall · Cosponsor
- Ernesto B Lopez · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →5 sponsors · 6 co-sponsors · 51 not signed on
Sponsors (5)
- Sean M. Lynn Democratic
- Brian J. Bushweller
- Dave G. Lawson Republican
- Stephen Smyk
- John L. Mitchell
Co-sponsors (6)
Not signed on (51)
51 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 51 →"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 |
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| Unaffiliated | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democratic | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Republican | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 40 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 98% | 0% | 0% | 2% |
How each member voted (41)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 11 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Democratic | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Republican | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 18 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| % of votes cast | 86% | 0% | 0% | 14% |
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 | — | Not Voting |
| Harris B. McDowell | — | Yea |
| Margaret Rose Henry | — | Yea |
| Robert Marshall | — | Yea |
| Bryan Townsend | Democratic | Not Voting |
| David P. Sokola | Democratic | Yea |
| John "Jack" Walsh | Democratic | Not Voting |
| 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 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Democratic | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Republican | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 39 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 95% | 0% | 0% | 5% |
How each member voted (41)
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 41 do?
- In the 148th General Assembly, the state employees' pension law was amended by House Bill No. 363, as amended by House Amendment No. 1 to House Bill No. 363, to permit specified peace officers to retire at 25 years without any reduction. Specified peace officers will pay a higher employee contribution, and those who continue to work past 25 years of service will have the multiplier used in the calculation of benefits increased for the years past 25 years. This Act adds Delaware State University Police officers to the definition of "specified peace officers."
- Who sponsors HB 41?
- HB 41 is sponsored by Sean M. Lynn (Democratic), Brian J. Bushweller, Dave G. Lawson (Republican), Bryan Townsend (Democratic), Bruce C. Ennis, Stephen Smyk, John L. Mitchell, Helene M. Keeley, Paul S. Baumbach, Robert Marshall, and Ernesto B Lopez.
- What is the current status of HB 41?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 18, 2017. Enacted.
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