AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 3 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO HORSE RACING.
This legislation amends requirements for fingerprinting and criminal history checks for those seeking horse racing licenses in Delaware. Individuals must cover the costs of these checks to participate in horse racing events.
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HB 202 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 3 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO HORSE RACING.
Last action — Signed by Governor
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced June 01, 2017. Enacted.
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9 sponsors
2 primary, 7 co-sponsors signed on.
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Bipartisan support
Sponsored across 2 parties (3 D · 2 R) — cross-party backing.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 2 recorded votes so far.
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In plain language
The bill updates fingerprinting and criminal history requirements for horse racing licenses in Delaware.
This legislation amends requirements for fingerprinting and criminal history checks for those seeking horse racing licenses in Delaware. Individuals must cover the costs of these checks to participate in horse racing events.
Summary
This Act addresses new requirements on fingerprinting and criminal history reports from the Federal Bureau of Investigation and allows the Thoroughbred Racing Commission to continue its long standing practice of obtaining fingerprints and criminal history reports from the State Bureau of Information for individuals seeking to be licensed to participate in horse racing in Delaware.
Bill Text
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This bill amends the criminal history reporting requirements for individuals applying for a horse racing license in Delaware.
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§ 10128(b)
The individual shall be responsible for all costs related to the fingerprinting and criminal history check.→ Any individual making application for a license to participate in or be employed at a meet held by a licensee shall submit, to the State Bureau of Identification fingerprints and other necessary information to the State Bureau of Identification in order to obtain all of the following:The bill clarifies that applicants must provide fingerprints and necessary information to the State Bureau of Identification as part of the licensing process.
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§ 10128(b)(2)(i)
A report of the person’s entire criminal history record from the State Bureau of Identification, or a statement from the State Bureau of Identification that the State Bureau of Identification Central Repository contains no such information relating to that person.→ A report of the person’s entire criminal history record from the State Bureau of Identification, or a statement that the State Bureau of Identification’s records contain no such information relating to that person.This change refines the language regarding criminal history record reports from the State Bureau of Identification.
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§ 10128(b)(2)(ii)
A report of the person's entire federal criminal history from the Federal Bureau of Investigation pursuant to the Federal Bureau of Investigation appropriation of Title II of Public Law 92-544 (28 U.S.C. § 534) or a statement that the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s records contain no such information relating to that person.→ A report of the person's entire federal criminal history from the Federal Bureau of Investigation or a statement that the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s records contain no such information relating to that person.This amendment simplifies the language regarding federal criminal history reports from the FBI.
Action History
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Signed by Governor
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Passed By Senate. Votes: 18 YES 3 ABSENT
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Passed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 ABSENT
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Reported Out of Committee (Agriculture) in House with 1 Favorable, 8 On Its Merits
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Introduced and Assigned to Agriculture Committee in House
Sponsors
- William J. Carson · Primary
- Nicole Poore · Primary
- Trey Paradee · Cosponsor
- Jeffrey N. Spiegelman · Cosponsor
- David L. Wilson · Cosponsor
- John J. Viola · Cosponsor
- William R. Outten · Cosponsor
- Helene M. Keeley · Cosponsor
- Deborah Hudson · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →2 sponsors · 7 co-sponsors · 53 not signed on
Sponsors (2)
- William J. Carson Democratic
- Nicole Poore Democratic
Co-sponsors (7)
- Trey Paradee Democratic
- Jeffrey N. Spiegelman Republican
- David L. Wilson Republican
- John J. Viola
- William R. Outten
- Helene M. Keeley
- Deborah Hudson
Not signed on (53)
53 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 53 →"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 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Democratic | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 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 |
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| Anthony Delcollo | — | Yea |
| Brian J. Bushweller | — | Yea |
| Bruce C. Ennis | — | Yea |
| Catherine Cloutier | — | Not Voting |
| Colin Bonini | — | Not Voting |
| 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 | — | Not Voting |
| 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 | 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 | 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)
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 202 do?
- This Act addresses new requirements on fingerprinting and criminal history reports from the Federal Bureau of Investigation and allows the Thoroughbred Racing Commission to continue its long standing practice of obtaining fingerprints and criminal history reports from the State Bureau of Information for individuals seeking to be licensed to participate in horse racing in Delaware.
- Who sponsors HB 202?
- HB 202 is sponsored by William J. Carson (Democratic), Nicole Poore (Democratic), Trey Paradee (Democratic), Jeffrey N. Spiegelman (Republican), David L. Wilson (Republican), John J. Viola, William R. Outten, Helene M. Keeley, and Deborah Hudson.
- What is the current status of HB 202?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced June 01, 2017. Enacted.
- Where can I track HB 202?
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