Delaware 149th General Assembly (2017-2018) Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 10 D · 1 R cosponsors

HB 3 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLES 14 AND 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO FAMILY LEAVE.

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 April 05, 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.

  • 25 sponsors

    4 primary, 21 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (10 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

This legislation requires that all full-time employees of the State, including employees of school districts, continuously in the employ of the state for at least one year, shall be eligible for 12 weeks of paid leave upon the birth or adoption of a child 6 years of age or younger. Both parents would be eligible for such leave. Employees shall continue to have the right, as they do under current law, to use accrued sick leave for maternity and paternity purposes. This legislation leaves intact the rights of persons adopting a child over 6 years of age to take unpaid leave. Due to lack of adequate paid family leave policies, many parents must return to work sooner than is optimal for the health of mothers (in the case of biological birth) and children. Granting paid leave will contribute to the establishment of parent-child bonds, breastfeeding establishment, and allow infants to receive vaccines and develop stronger immune systems prior to entering daycare. Further, a more generous leave policy will increase the productivity of workers and reduce employee turnover. This Act takes effect January 1, 2019. The Office of Management and Budget is directed to establish guidelines for the implementation of this Act.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Signed by Governor

  2. Passed By Senate. Votes: 16 YES 4 NO 1 ABSENT

  3. Amendment SA 2 to HB 3 - Defeated By Senate. Votes: 7 YES 13 NO 1 ABSENT

  4. Amendment SA 1 to HB 3 - Defeated By Senate. Votes: 5 YES 15 NO 1 ABSENT

  5. Reported Out of Committee (Elections & Government Affairs) in Senate with 3 Favorable, 1 On Its Merits

  6. Assigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in Senate

  7. Passed By House. Votes: 27 YES 13 NO 1 ABSENT

  8. Amendment HA 4 to HB 3 - Passed In House by Voice Vote

  9. Amendment HA 3 to HB 3 - Stricken in House

  10. Amendment HA 2 to HB 3 - Defeated By House. Votes: 16 YES 24 NO 1 ABSENT

  11. Amendment HA 1 to HB 3 - Stricken in House

  12. Amendment HA 4 to HB 3 - Introduced and Placed With Bill

  13. Amendment HA 3 to HB 3 - Introduced and Placed With Bill

  14. Reported Out of Committee (Appropriations) in House with 1 Favorable, 3 On Its Merits, 1 Unfavorable

  15. Amendment HA 2 to HB 3 - Introduced and Placed With Bill

  16. Assigned to Appropriations Committee in House

  17. Reported Out of Committee (House Administration) in House with 3 Favorable

  18. Amendment HA 1 to HB 3 - Introduced and Placed With Bill

  19. Introduced and Assigned to House Administration Committee in House

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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4 sponsors · 21 co-sponsors · 37 not signed on · 16 voted No

Sponsors (4)

Co-sponsors (21)

Not signed on (37)

37 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 16 Yea · 4 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 10101
Democratic 5000
Republican 1300
Total 16401
% of votes cast 76%19%0%5%
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 — Nay
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 Nay
Bryant L. Richardson Republican Yea
Dave G. Lawson Republican Nay
Gerald W. Hocker Republican Nay

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SM

Passed 27 Yea · 13 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 19600
Democratic 6001
Republican 2700
Total 271301
% of votes cast 66%32%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 — Yea
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 Not Voting
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 Yea
Kevin S Hensley Republican Yea
Lyndon D. Yearick Republican Nay
Richard G. Collins Republican Nay
Ronald E. Gray Republican Nay
Timothy D. Dukes Republican Nay

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 3 do?
This legislation requires that all full-time employees of the State, including employees of school districts, continuously in the employ of the state for at least one year, shall be eligible for 12 weeks of paid leave upon the birth or adoption of a child 6 years of age or younger. Both parents would be eligible for such leave. Employees shall continue to have the right, as they do under current law, to use accrued sick leave for maternity and paternity purposes. This legislation leaves intact the rights of persons adopting a child over 6 years of age to take unpaid leave. Due to lack of adequate paid family leave policies, many parents must return to work sooner than is optimal for the health of mothers (in the case of biological birth) and children. Granting paid leave will contribute to the establishment of parent-child bonds, breastfeeding establishment, and allow infants to receive vaccines and develop stronger immune systems prior to entering daycare. Further, a more generous leave policy will increase the productivity of workers and reduce employee turnover. This Act takes effect January 1, 2019. The Office of Management and Budget is directed to establish guidelines for the implementation of this Act.
Who sponsors HB 3?
HB 3 is sponsored by Debra Heffernan (Democratic), Stephanie L. Hansen (Democratic), Nicole Poore (Democratic), David P. Sokola (Democratic), Bryan Townsend (Democratic), John "Jack" Walsh (Democratic), Stephanie T. Bolden (Democratic), Sean M. Lynn (Democratic), Trey Paradee (Democratic), Kimberly Williams (Democratic), Daniel B. Short (Republican), Charles Potter Jr., John A. Kowalko, Helene M. Keeley, Gerald L. Brady, David Bentz, Andria L. Bennett, Paul S. Baumbach, Robert Marshall, Ernesto B Lopez, Gregory F. Lavelle, Catherine Cloutier, Valerie Longhurst, Margaret Rose Henry, and Harris B. McDowell.
What is the current status of HB 3?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced April 05, 2017. Enacted.
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