Delaware 149th General Assembly (2017-2018) Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 4 D · 1 R cosponsors

HB 255 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLES 14 AND 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO DONATED LEAVE.

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 June 22, 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.

  • 9 sponsors

    5 primary, 4 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (4 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

This Act establishes the ability of state and school district employees to use the “donated leave” program to donate and accept annual leave and sick time for use by employees in connection with the birth or adoption of a child under the age of 6 years. An employee becomes eligible to receive such leave upon the birth of a child to the employee or employee’s spouse or upon adoption of a child younger than 6. Such an employee remains eligible for 6 months after such birth or adoption. The recipient may also use donated leave for a period of 1 year following the birth or adoption for absence related to maternal or pediatric medical appointments. Provided, however, that a recipient of donated leave must first use all of his or her accrued sick time and half of his or her annual leave. Where the recipient does not accrue annual leave, the recipient must have used all but 3 of that employee’s sick days prior to utilizing donated leave. All other established terms and conditions for donated leave remain the same.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Signed by Governor

  2. Passed By Senate. Votes: 12 YES 7 NOT VOTING 2 ABSENT

  3. Assigned to Education Committee in Senate

  4. Passed By House. Votes: 37 YES 4 ABSENT

  5. Amendment HA 1 to HB 255 - Passed In House by Voice Vote

  6. Amendment HA 1 to HB 255 - Introduced and Placed With Bill

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

  8. Introduced and Assigned to House Administration Committee in House

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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5 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 53 not signed on

Sponsors (5)

Co-sponsors (4)

Not signed on (53)

53 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 12 Yea · 0 Nay · 9 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 6006
Democratic 5000
Republican 1003
Total 12009
% of votes cast 57%0%0%43%
How each member voted (21)
Member Party Vote
Anthony Delcollo — Not Voting
Brian J. Bushweller — Yea
Bruce C. Ennis — Yea
Catherine Cloutier — Not Voting
Colin Bonini — Not Voting
David B. McBride — Yea
Ernesto B Lopez — Not Voting
F. Gary Simpson — Not Voting
Gregory F. Lavelle — Not Voting
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 Not Voting
Dave G. Lawson Republican Not Voting
Gerald W. Hocker Republican Not Voting

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SM

Passed 37 Yea · 0 Nay · 4 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 22003
Democratic 7000
Republican 8001
Total 37004
% of votes cast 90%0%0%10%
How each member voted (41)
Member Party Vote
Andria L. Bennett — Not Voting
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 — Not Voting
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 — Not Voting
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 Not Voting
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

labor education
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 255 do?
This Act establishes the ability of state and school district employees to use the “donated leave” program to donate and accept annual leave and sick time for use by employees in connection with the birth or adoption of a child under the age of 6 years. An employee becomes eligible to receive such leave upon the birth of a child to the employee or employee’s spouse or upon adoption of a child younger than 6. Such an employee remains eligible for 6 months after such birth or adoption. The recipient may also use donated leave for a period of 1 year following the birth or adoption for absence related to maternal or pediatric medical appointments. Provided, however, that a recipient of donated leave must first use all of his or her accrued sick time and half of his or her annual leave. Where the recipient does not accrue annual leave, the recipient must have used all but 3 of that employee’s sick days prior to utilizing donated leave. All other established terms and conditions for donated leave remain the same.
Who sponsors HB 255?
HB 255 is sponsored by Debra Heffernan (Democratic), Kimberly Williams (Democratic), Stephanie L. Hansen (Democratic), Bryan Townsend (Democratic), Jeffrey N. Spiegelman (Republican), Robert Marshall, Valerie Longhurst, Margaret Rose Henry, and Harris B. McDowell.
What is the current status of HB 255?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced June 22, 2017. Enacted.
Where can I track HB 255?
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