HCR 12 — ENCOURAGING DELAWARE DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES TO CONSIDER CITIZENS WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS WHEN PRODUCING ELECTRONIC INFORMATION.
Last action — Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 149th General Assembly (2017-2018). It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Summary
This resolution encourages all Delaware departments and agencies to consider citizens with visual impairments when developing, maintaining, procuring, or using electronic information and technology.
Bill Text
- Bill Text View text Current pdf
Action History
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Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
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Passed In House by Voice Vote
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Introduced in House
Sponsors
- Gerald W. Hocker · Primary
- Dave G. Lawson · Primary
- Kevin S Hensley · Primary
- William J. Carson · Cosponsor
- Timothy D. Dukes · Cosponsor
- William R. Outten · Cosponsor
- Joseph E. Miro · Cosponsor
- John A. Kowalko · Cosponsor
- Harvey R. Kenton · Cosponsor
- Earl G. Jaques Jr. · Cosponsor
- Ernesto B Lopez · Primary
- Ruth Briggs King · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →5 sponsors · 7 co-sponsors · 50 not signed on
Sponsors (5)
- Gerald W. Hocker Republican
- Dave G. Lawson Republican
- Kevin S Hensley Republican
- Ernesto B Lopez
- Ruth Briggs King
Co-sponsors (7)
Not signed on (50)
50 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 50 →"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 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democratic | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % 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 |
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HCR 12 do?
- This resolution encourages all Delaware departments and agencies to consider citizens with visual impairments when developing, maintaining, procuring, or using electronic information and technology.
- Who sponsors HCR 12?
- HCR 12 is sponsored by Gerald W. Hocker (Republican), Dave G. Lawson (Republican), Kevin S Hensley (Republican), William J. Carson (Democratic), Timothy D. Dukes (Republican), William R. Outten, Joseph E. Miro, John A. Kowalko, Harvey R. Kenton, Earl G. Jaques Jr., Ernesto B Lopez, and Ruth Briggs King.
- What is the current status of HCR 12?
- This bill died with 149th General Assembly (2017-2018). It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track HCR 12?
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