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

HB 377 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 9 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO TAXES.

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 19, 2018. Enacted.

Odds of enactment

High chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a high chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 82% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 8 sponsors

    2 primary, 6 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

This bill permits a County government to impose and collect a lodging tax of no more than 3 percent on hotel, motel, and tourist home rooms located in the unincorporated areas of the County.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Signed by Governor

  2. Passed By Senate. Votes: 16 YES 2 NO 1 NOT VOTING 2 ABSENT

  3. Reported Out of Committee (Judicial & Community Affairs) in Senate with 3 On Its Merits

  4. Assigned to Judicial & Community Affairs Committee in Senate

  5. Passed By House. Votes: 29 YES 8 NO 1 NOT VOTING 2 ABSENT

  6. Amendment HA 1 to HB 377 - Passed In House by Voice Vote

  7. Amendment HA 1 to HB 377 - Introduced and Placed With Bill

  8. Reported Out of Committee (Administration) in House with 4 On Its Merits

  9. Introduced and Assigned to Administration Committee in House

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 6 co-sponsors · 54 not signed on · 10 voted No

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (6)

Not signed on (54)

54 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 · 2 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 10101
Democratic 3101
Republican 3001
Total 16203
% of votes cast 76%10%0%14%
How each member voted (21)
Member Party Vote
Anthony Delcollo — Yea
Brian J. Bushweller — Yea
Bruce C. Ennis — Yea
Catherine Cloutier — Yea
Colin Bonini — Yea
David B. McBride — Yea
Ernesto B Lopez — Nay
F. Gary Simpson — Yea
Gregory F. Lavelle — Yea
Harris B. McDowell — Not Voting
Margaret Rose Henry — Yea
Robert Marshall — Yea
Bryan Townsend Democratic Nay
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 Not Voting
Gerald W. Hocker Republican Yea

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SM

Passed 29 Yea · 8 Nay · 5 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 18304
Democratic 7000
Republican 4500
Total 29804
% of votes cast 71%20%0%10%
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 — Not Voting
Earl G. Jaques Jr. — Yea
Gerald L. Brady — Not Voting
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 — Not Voting
Melanie George Smith — Yea
Michael Mulrooney — Yea
Michael Ramone — Yea
Paul S. Baumbach — Yea
Peter C. Schwartzkopf — Yea
Quinton Johnson — Yea
Ruth Briggs King — Nay
Sean Matthews — Yea
Stephen Smyk — Yea
Valerie Longhurst — Not Voting
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 Yea
William J. Carson Democratic Yea
Charles S Postles Jr. Republican Nay
Daniel B. Short Republican Yea
David L. Wilson Republican Nay
Jeffrey N. Spiegelman Republican Yea
Kevin S Hensley Republican Yea
Lyndon D. Yearick Republican Yea
Richard G. Collins Republican Nay
Ronald E. Gray Republican Nay
Timothy D. Dukes Republican Nay

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Subjects

taxation
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 377 do?
This bill permits a County government to impose and collect a lodging tax of no more than 3 percent on hotel, motel, and tourist home rooms located in the unincorporated areas of the County.
Who sponsors HB 377?
HB 377 is sponsored by David P. Sokola (Democratic), John J. Viola, Melanie George Smith, John A. Kowalko, Helene M. Keeley, Paul S. Baumbach, Margaret Rose Henry, and John L. Mitchell.
What is the current status of HB 377?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced April 19, 2018. Enacted.
Where can I track HB 377?
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