Delaware 149th General Assembly (2017-2018) Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 6 D · 3 R cosponsors

HB 99 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLES 14 AND 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO ADMINISTRATION OF SCHOOL PROPERTY TAX CREDITS.

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 March 30, 2017. 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 98% · high confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 17 sponsors

    2 primary, 15 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (6 D · 3 R) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

This bill would require that a resident 65 years of age or older claiming a tax credit against school taxes must be a resident of the state for at least 10 years before qualifying for such credit. The current requirement is only for 3-year residency. This bill makes a conforming change in the Code provision governing reimbursements from the General Fund. It also eliminates language related to 2001 taxes, which is no longer relevant. This change will be effective for tax and fiscal years after January 1, 2017. Those residents who would have become eligible over the last three years under the prior version of the statute will remain eligible.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Signed by Governor

  2. Passed By Senate. Votes: 17 YES 3 NO 1 NOT VOTING

  3. Reported Out of Committee (Education) in Senate with 5 On Its Merits

  4. ReAssigned to Education Committee in Senate

  5. Passed By House. Votes: 37 YES 2 NO 2 ABSENT

  6. Amendment HA 1 to HB 99 - Passed In House by Voice Vote

  7. Amendment HA 1 to HB 99 - Introduced and Placed With Bill

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

  9. ReAssigned to House Administration Committee in House

  10. Introduced and Assigned to Education Committee in House

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 15 co-sponsors · 45 not signed on · 4 voted No

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (15)

Not signed on (45)

45 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 17 Yea · 3 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 10101
Democratic 5000
Republican 2200
Total 17301
% of votes cast 81%14%0%5%
How each member voted (21)
Member Party Vote
Anthony Delcollo — Yea
Brian J. Bushweller — Yea
Bruce C. Ennis — Yea
Catherine Cloutier — Yea
Colin Bonini — Nay
David B. McBride — Yea
Ernesto B Lopez — Yea
F. Gary Simpson — Yea
Gregory F. Lavelle — Yea
Harris B. McDowell — Not Voting
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 Nay
Bryant L. Richardson Republican Yea
Dave G. Lawson Republican Yea
Gerald W. Hocker Republican Nay

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SM

Passed 37 Yea · 2 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 24001
Democratic 7000
Republican 6201
Total 37202
% of votes cast 90%5%0%5%
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 — 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 — 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 Nay
Lyndon D. Yearick Republican Not Voting
Richard G. Collins Republican Nay
Ronald E. Gray Republican Yea
Timothy D. Dukes Republican Yea

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Subjects

taxation education
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 99 do?
This bill would require that a resident 65 years of age or older claiming a tax credit against school taxes must be a resident of the state for at least 10 years before qualifying for such credit. The current requirement is only for 3-year residency. This bill makes a conforming change in the Code provision governing reimbursements from the General Fund. It also eliminates language related to 2001 taxes, which is no longer relevant. This change will be effective for tax and fiscal years after January 1, 2017. Those residents who would have become eligible over the last three years under the prior version of the statute will remain eligible.
Who sponsors HB 99?
HB 99 is sponsored by Kimberly Williams (Democratic), John "Jack" Walsh (Democratic), Gerald W. Hocker (Republican), Sean M. Lynn (Democratic), Edward S. Osienski (Democratic), Trey Paradee (Democratic), Jeffrey N. Spiegelman (Republican), David L. Wilson (Republican), Kendra Johnson (Democratic), Sean Matthews, Valerie Longhurst, John A. Kowalko, Helene M. Keeley, Andria L. Bennett, Paul S. Baumbach, F. Gary Simpson, and Michael Mulrooney.
What is the current status of HB 99?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 30, 2017. Enacted.
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