SB 97 is sponsored by Stephanie L. Hansen (Democratic), Edward S. Osienski (Democratic), Bryan Townsend (Democratic), Gerald W. Hocker (Republican), Trey Paradee (Democratic), Paul S. Baumbach, Anthony Delcollo, John J. Viola, and Joseph E. Miro.

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Delaware 149th General Assembly (2017-2018) Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 4 D · 1 R cosponsors

SB 97 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 21 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE RULES OF THE ROAD.

Last action September 21, 2017 — Signed by Governor

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Introduced
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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 has been enacted into law. Introduced June 01, 2017. Enacted.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 98% · high confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

How often bills like it became law.

Enacted

Current position in the legislative process.
9 sponsors

2 primary, 7 co-sponsors signed on.
Bipartisan support

Sponsored across 2 parties (4 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.
Cleared a recorded vote

Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

This bill allows Delaware Department of Transportation authorized vehicles to be able to use the shoulder of the road when responding to emergencies. Department of Transportation staff must respond to emergencies along the road to assist police, fire and paramedics with establishing maintenance of traffic. By allowing the use of the shoulder of the road staff will be able to respond in a timely manner.

Bill Text

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Action History

September 21, 2017
Signed by Governor
June 30, 2017
Passed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 ABSENT
June 21, 2017
Reported Out of Committee (Public Safety & Homeland Security) in House with 8 On Its Merits
June 16, 2017
Assigned to Public Safety & Homeland Security Committee in House
June 15, 2017
Passed By Senate. Votes: 17 YES 4 ABSENT
June 15, 2017
Amendment SA 2 to SB 97 - Passed By Senate. Votes: 17 YES 4 ABSENT
June 15, 2017
Amendment SA 1 to SB 97 - Stricken in Senate
June 14, 2017
Amendment SA 2 to SB 97 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
June 14, 2017
Amendment SA 1 to SB 97 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
June 07, 2017
Reported Out of Committee (Transportation) in Senate with 1 Favorable, 4 On Its Merits
June 01, 2017
Introduced and Assigned to Transportation Committee in Senate

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 7 co-sponsors · 53 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Stephanie L. Hansen Democratic
Edward S. Osienski Democratic

Co-sponsors (7)

Not signed on (53)

53 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

June 30, 2017

Passed 40 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other

Party	Yea	Nay	Present	Not Voting
Unaffiliated	24	0	0	1
Democratic	7	0	0	0
Republican	9	0	0	0
Total	40	0	0	1
% of votes cast	98%	0%	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	—	Yea
Earl G. Jaques Jr.	—	Yea
Gerald L. Brady	—	Yea
Harvey R. Kenton	—	Yea
Helene M. Keeley	—	Yea
James Johnson	—	Yea
John A. Kowalko	—	Not Voting
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	Yea
Ronald E. Gray	Republican	Yea
Timothy D. Dukes	Republican	Yea

Official roll call →

SM

June 15, 2017

Passed 17 Yea · 0 Nay · 4 Other

Party	Yea	Nay	Present	Not Voting
Unaffiliated	9	0	0	3
Democratic	4	0	0	1
Republican	4	0	0	0
Total	17	0	0	4
% of votes cast	81%	0%	0%	19%

How each member voted (21)

Member	Party	Vote
Anthony Delcollo	—	Yea
Brian J. Bushweller	—	Not Voting
Bruce C. Ennis	—	Yea
Catherine Cloutier	—	Yea
Colin Bonini	—	Yea
David B. McBride	—	Not Voting
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	Not Voting
Stephanie L. Hansen	Democratic	Yea
Brian Pettyjohn	Republican	Yea
Bryant L. Richardson	Republican	Yea
Dave G. Lawson	Republican	Yea
Gerald W. Hocker	Republican	Yea

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Subjects

public-safety transportation

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 97 do?: This bill allows Delaware Department of Transportation authorized vehicles to be able to use the shoulder of the road when responding to emergencies. Department of Transportation staff must respond to emergencies along the road to assist police, fire and paramedics with establishing maintenance of traffic. By allowing the use of the shoulder of the road staff will be able to respond in a timely manner.
Who sponsors SB 97?: SB 97 is sponsored by Stephanie L. Hansen (Democratic), Edward S. Osienski (Democratic), Bryan Townsend (Democratic), Gerald W. Hocker (Republican), Trey Paradee (Democratic), Paul S. Baumbach, Anthony Delcollo, John J. Viola, and Joseph E. Miro.
What is the current status of SB 97?: This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced June 01, 2017. Enacted.
Where can I track SB 97?: Track SB 97 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.

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At a glance

Identifier: SB 97
Jurisdiction: Delaware
Session: 149th General Assembly (2017-2018)
Type: Bill
Introduced: June 01, 2017
Status: Enacted
Prime sponsor: Stephanie L. Hansen

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