AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO PENSIONS.
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HB 43 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO PENSIONS.
Last action — Signed by Governor
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✓Introduced
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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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4 sponsors
2 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.
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Single-party support
Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 3 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
This bill clarifies that a Department of Correction's employee who has served for 25 years with at least 20 years as a correction officer is eligible to retire at 25 years.
Bill Text
- Bill Text View text Current pdf
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: 20 YES 1 ABSENT
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Amendment SA 1 to HB 43 - Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT
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Amendment SA 1 to HB 43 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
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Reported Out of Committee (Corrections & Public Safety) in Senate with 1 Favorable, 4 On Its Merits
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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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Amendment HA 1 to HB 43 - Passed In House by Voice Vote
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Reported Out of Committee (Corrections) in House with 5 Favorable, 1 On Its Merits
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Amendment HA 1 to HB 43 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
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Tabled in Committee
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Introduced and Assigned to Corrections Committee in House
Sponsors
- Kendra Johnson · Primary
- Stephen Smyk · Cosponsor
- Ruth Briggs King · Cosponsor
- Bruce C. Ennis · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →2 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 58 not signed on
Sponsors (2)
- Kendra Johnson Democratic
- Bruce C. Ennis
Co-sponsors (2)
Not signed on (58)
58 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 58 →"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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democratic | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Republican | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 20 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 95% | 0% | 0% | 5% |
How each member voted (21)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| 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 | — | 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 | 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 43 do?
- This bill clarifies that a Department of Correction's employee who has served for 25 years with at least 20 years as a correction officer is eligible to retire at 25 years.
- Who sponsors HB 43?
- HB 43 is sponsored by Kendra Johnson (Democratic), Stephen Smyk, Ruth Briggs King, and Bruce C. Ennis.
- What is the current status of HB 43?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 18, 2017. Enacted.
- Where can I track HB 43?
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