Delaware 149th General Assembly (2017-2018) Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 5 R · 1 D cosponsors

HB 156 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 7 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO CONSERVATION.

Last action — Signed by Governor

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  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 May 02, 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.

  • 7 sponsors

    4 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (5 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

This bill updates requirements for handguns used for deer hunting by adding a range and limit to allowable handgun calibers to accommodate changing handgun availability while maintaining public safety and handgun hunting efficacy. This bill also allows for pistol caliber rifle hunting for deer. This bill also makes a technical adjustment to clarify that a handgun or a pistol caliber rifle can be used for deer hunting during any shotgun deer season.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Signed by Governor

  2. Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES

  3. Reported Out of Committee (Environmental, Natural Resources & Energy) in Senate with 3 On Its Merits

  4. Assigned to Environmental, Natural Resources & Energy Committee in Senate

  5. Passed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 NO

  6. Amendment HA 4 to HB 156 - Passed In House by Voice Vote

  7. Amendment HA 3 to HB 156 - Passed In House by Voice Vote

  8. Amendment HA 2 to HB 156 - Passed In House by Voice Vote

  9. Amendment HA 1 to HB 156 - Stricken in House

  10. Amendment HA 4 to HB 156 - Introduced and Placed With Bill

  11. Amendment HA 3 to HB 156 - Introduced and Placed With Bill

  12. Amendment HA 2 to HB 156 - Introduced and Placed With Bill

  13. Reported Out of Committee (Agriculture) in House with 11 On Its Merits

  14. Amendment HA 1 to HB 156 - Introduced and Placed With Bill

  15. Introduced and Assigned to Agriculture Committee in House

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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4 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 55 not signed on · 1 voted No

Sponsors (4)

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (55)

55 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

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Passed 21 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 12000
Democratic 5000
Republican 4000
Total 21000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
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 — 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 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

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Passed 40 Yea · 1 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 25000
Democratic 6100
Republican 9000
Total 40100
% of votes cast 98%2%0%0%
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 — Yea
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 Nay
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

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Subjects

public-safety environment
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 156 do?
This bill updates requirements for handguns used for deer hunting by adding a range and limit to allowable handgun calibers to accommodate changing handgun availability while maintaining public safety and handgun hunting efficacy. This bill also allows for pistol caliber rifle hunting for deer. This bill also makes a technical adjustment to clarify that a handgun or a pistol caliber rifle can be used for deer hunting during any shotgun deer season.
Who sponsors HB 156?
HB 156 is sponsored by Jeffrey N. Spiegelman (Republican), Brian Pettyjohn (Republican), William J. Carson (Democratic), Timothy D. Dukes (Republican), Daniel B. Short (Republican), David L. Wilson (Republican), and Bruce C. Ennis.
What is the current status of HB 156?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced May 02, 2017. Enacted.
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