HB 123 is sponsored by David L. Wilson (Republican), Brian Pettyjohn (Republican), Richard G. Collins (Republican), Timothy D. Dukes (Republican), Daniel B. Short (Republican), Kendra Johnson (Democratic), Melanie George Smith, Michael Ramone, John L. Mitchell, Joseph E. Miro, Harvey R. Kenton, Deborah Hudson, Ruth Briggs King, Gerald L. Brady, Ernesto B Lopez, Bruce C. Ennis, and Stephen Smyk.

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

HB 123 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 11 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO CONTRABAND IN DETENTION FACILITY.

Last action September 08, 2017 — Signed by Governor

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Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced April 04, 2017. Enacted.

Odds of enactment

High chance

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 98% · high confidence

Enacted

Current position in the legislative process.
17 sponsors

3 primary, 14 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 expands the list of felony-level contraband to include narcotics, prescription drugs, and items used to facilitate escape.

Bill Text

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Action History

September 08, 2017
Signed by Governor
May 10, 2017
Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 ABSENT
May 03, 2017
Reported Out of Committee (Corrections & Public Safety) in Senate with 1 Favorable, 3 On Its Merits
May 02, 2017
Assigned to Corrections & Public Safety Committee in Senate
May 02, 2017
Passed By House. Votes: 37 YES 2 NO 1 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT
May 02, 2017
Amendment HA 1 to HB 123 - Passed In House by Voice Vote
April 26, 2017
Reported Out of Committee (Corrections) in House with 3 Favorable, 2 On Its Merits
April 05, 2017
Amendment HA 1 to HB 123 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
April 04, 2017
Introduced and Assigned to Corrections Committee in House

Sponsorship breakdown

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3 sponsors · 14 co-sponsors · 45 not signed on · 2 voted No

Sponsors (3)

Co-sponsors (14)

Not signed on (45)

45 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

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May 10, 2017

Passed 19 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other

Party	Yea	Nay	Present	Not Voting
Unaffiliated	11	0	0	1
Democratic	5	0	0	0
Republican	3	0	0	1
Total	19	0	0	2
% of votes cast	90%	0%	0%	10%

How each member voted (21)

Member	Party	Vote
Anthony Delcollo	—	Yea
Brian J. Bushweller	—	Yea
Bruce C. Ennis	—	Yea
Catherine Cloutier	—	Yea
Colin Bonini	—	Not Voting
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	Not Voting
Dave G. Lawson	Republican	Yea
Gerald W. Hocker	Republican	Yea

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May 02, 2017

Passed 37 Yea · 2 Nay · 2 Other

Party	Yea	Nay	Present	Not Voting
Unaffiliated	23	1	0	1
Democratic	5	1	0	1
Republican	9	0	0	0
Total	37	2	0	2
% 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	—	Not Voting
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	—	Nay
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	Not Voting
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

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 123 do?: This bill expands the list of felony-level contraband to include narcotics, prescription drugs, and items used to facilitate escape.
Who sponsors HB 123?: HB 123 is sponsored by David L. Wilson (Republican), Brian Pettyjohn (Republican), Richard G. Collins (Republican), Timothy D. Dukes (Republican), Daniel B. Short (Republican), Kendra Johnson (Democratic), Melanie George Smith, Michael Ramone, John L. Mitchell, Joseph E. Miro, Harvey R. Kenton, Deborah Hudson, Ruth Briggs King, Gerald L. Brady, Ernesto B Lopez, Bruce C. Ennis, and Stephen Smyk.
What is the current status of HB 123?: This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced April 04, 2017. Enacted.
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At a glance

Identifier: HB 123
Jurisdiction: Delaware
Session: 149th General Assembly (2017-2018)
Type: Bill
Introduced: April 04, 2017
Status: Enacted
Prime sponsor: David L. Wilson

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