Delaware 149th General Assembly (2017-2018) Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 1 R · 1 D cosponsors

HB 147 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 18 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO FEES AND CHARGES COLLECTED BY THE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT.

Last action — Signed by Governor

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  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 April 25, 2017. Enacted.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 98% · high confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 6 sponsors

    2 primary, 4 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (1 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

This bill implements across-the-board increases to the filing fees associated with Department of Insurance filings, including for insurer Certificates of Authority, producer and adjuster licenses, annual statement filings, and rate and rule filings.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Signed by Governor

  2. Passed By House. Votes: 39 YES

  3. Passed By Senate. Votes: 17 YES 3 NO 1 ABSENT

  4. Amendment SA 1 to HB 147 - Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 1 NO 1 ABSENT

  5. Lifted From Table in Senate

  6. Laid On Table in Senate

  7. Reported Out of Committee (Banking, Business & Insurance) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits

  8. Assigned to Banking, Business & Insurance Committee in Senate

  9. Passed By House. Votes: 36 YES 1 NOT VOTING 3 ABSENT

  10. Reported Out of Committee (Economic Development/Banking/Insurance/Commerce) in House with 10 On Its Merits

  11. Introduced and Assigned to Economic Development/Banking/Insurance/Commerce Committee in House

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 56 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Not signed on (56)

56 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

3/5

Passed 39 Yea · 0 Nay · 4 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 24001
Democratic 7000
Republican 8001
Total 39002
% of votes cast 95%0%0%5%
How each member voted (41)
Member Party Vote
Andria L. Bennett — Yea
Bryon H. Short — Yea
Charles Potter Jr. — Not Voting
David Bentz — Yea
Deborah Hudson — Yea
Earl G. Jaques Jr. — Yea
Gerald L. Brady — Yea
Harvey R. Kenton — Yea
Helene M. Keeley — Yea
James Johnson — Yea
John A. Kowalko — Yea
John J. Viola — Yea
John L. Mitchell — Yea
Joseph E. Miro — Yea
Melanie George Smith — Yea
Michael Mulrooney — Yea
Michael Ramone — Yea
Paul S. Baumbach — Yea
Peter C. Schwartzkopf — Yea
Quinton Johnson — Yea
Ruth Briggs King — Yea
Sean Matthews — Yea
Stephen Smyk — Yea
Valerie Longhurst — Yea
William R. Outten — Yea
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 Yea
Daniel B. Short Republican Yea
David L. Wilson Republican Yea
Jeffrey N. Spiegelman Republican Yea
Kevin S Hensley Republican Yea
Lyndon D. Yearick Republican Yea
Richard G. Collins Republican Not Voting
Ronald E. Gray Republican Yea
Timothy D. Dukes Republican Yea

Official roll call →

3/5

Passed 36 Yea · 0 Nay · 6 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 21004
Democratic 7000
Republican 8001
Total 36005
% of votes cast 88%0%0%12%
How each member voted (41)
Member Party Vote
Andria L. Bennett — Yea
Bryon H. Short — Yea
Charles Potter Jr. — Not Voting
David Bentz — Yea
Deborah Hudson — Yea
Earl G. Jaques Jr. — Yea
Gerald L. Brady — Yea
Harvey R. Kenton — Yea
Helene M. Keeley — Not Voting
James Johnson — Yea
John A. Kowalko — Yea
John J. Viola — Yea
John L. Mitchell — Yea
Joseph E. Miro — Yea
Melanie George Smith — Yea
Michael Mulrooney — Yea
Michael Ramone — Yea
Paul S. Baumbach — Yea
Peter C. Schwartzkopf — Yea
Quinton Johnson — Yea
Ruth Briggs King — Not Voting
Sean Matthews — Not Voting
Stephen Smyk — Yea
Valerie Longhurst — Yea
William R. Outten — Yea
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 Yea
Daniel B. Short Republican Yea
David L. Wilson Republican Yea
Jeffrey N. Spiegelman Republican Yea
Kevin S Hensley Republican Yea
Lyndon D. Yearick Republican Yea
Richard G. Collins Republican Not Voting
Ronald E. Gray Republican Yea
Timothy D. Dukes Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 147 do?
This bill implements across-the-board increases to the filing fees associated with Department of Insurance filings, including for insurer Certificates of Authority, producer and adjuster licenses, annual statement filings, and rate and rule filings.
Who sponsors HB 147?
HB 147 is sponsored by Daniel B. Short (Republican), Kendra Johnson (Democratic), Helene M. Keeley, Paul S. Baumbach, Margaret Rose Henry, and Brian J. Bushweller.
What is the current status of HB 147?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced April 25, 2017. Enacted.
Where can I track HB 147?
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