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

SB 98 — AN ACT TO AMEND THE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF GEORGETOWN RELATING TO THE REGISTRATION OF VOTERS AND UNCONTESTED ELECTIONS.

Last action — Signed by Governor

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed Senate
  4. ✓
    Passed House
  5. ✓
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced June 06, 2017. Enacted.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 74% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

How often bills like it became law.

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    2 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

This Act amends the Charter of the Town of Georgetown by establishing that registration of voters for municipal elections shall be administered and conducted by agreement with and pursuant to regulations promulgated by the Department of Elections for Sussex County. This Act further establishes the procedure for handling uncontested elections.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Signed by Governor

  2. Passed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 ABSENT

  3. Reported Out of Committee (House Administration) in House with 5 On Its Merits

  4. Assigned to House Administration Committee in House

  5. Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT

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

  7. Introduced and Assigned to Judicial & Community Affairs Committee in Senate

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 60 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (60)

60 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

2/3

Passed 40 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 24001
Democratic 7000
Republican 9000
Total 40001
% of votes cast 98%0%0%2%
How each member voted (41)
Member Party Vote
Andria L. Bennett — Yea
Bryon H. Short — Yea
Charles Potter Jr. — Not Voting
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 Yea
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

Official roll call →

2/3

Passed 20 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 11001
Democratic 5000
Republican 4000
Total 20001
% of votes cast 95%0%0%5%
How each member voted (21)
Member Party Vote
Anthony Delcollo — Yea
Brian J. Bushweller — Not Voting
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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Subjects

elections
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 98 do?
This Act amends the Charter of the Town of Georgetown by establishing that registration of voters for municipal elections shall be administered and conducted by agreement with and pursuant to regulations promulgated by the Department of Elections for Sussex County. This Act further establishes the procedure for handling uncontested elections.
Who sponsors SB 98?
SB 98 is sponsored by Brian Pettyjohn (Republican) and Ruth Briggs King.
What is the current status of SB 98?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced June 06, 2017. Enacted.
Where can I track SB 98?
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