RECOGNIZING JUNE 19, 2018 AS "JUNETEENTH INDEPENDENCE DAY" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE
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SCR 74 — RECOGNIZING JUNE 19, 2018 AS "JUNETEENTH INDEPENDENCE DAY" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE
Last action — Passed In House by Voice Vote
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 149th General Assembly (2017-2018). It reached “Passed Senate” 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Summary
This resolution proclaims June 19, 2018 as Juneteenth Independence Day in Delaware and encourages the people of Delaware to reflect upon the significant roles and many contributions of African Americans and to celebrate this day with appropriate activities and events.
Bill Text
- Bill Text View text Current pdf
Action History
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Passed In House by Voice Vote
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Passed By Senate. Votes: 18 YES 3 ABSENT
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Introduced in Senate
Sponsors
- Brian Pettyjohn · Primary
- Stephanie T. Bolden · Primary
- Gerald W. Hocker · Cosponsor
- William J. Carson · Cosponsor
- Debra Heffernan · Cosponsor
- Trey Paradee · Cosponsor
- Daniel B. Short · Cosponsor
- David L. Wilson · Cosponsor
- Lyndon D. Yearick · Cosponsor
- Peter C. Schwartzkopf · Cosponsor
- Michael Mulrooney · Cosponsor
- Valerie Longhurst · Cosponsor
- John A. Kowalko · Cosponsor
- Harvey R. Kenton · Cosponsor
- James Johnson · Cosponsor
- Earl G. Jaques Jr. · Cosponsor
- Gerald L. Brady · Cosponsor
- Robert Marshall · Cosponsor
- Charles Potter Jr. · Primary
- Ruth Briggs King · Primary
- Margaret Rose Henry · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →5 sponsors · 16 co-sponsors · 41 not signed on
Sponsors (5)
- Brian Pettyjohn Republican
- Stephanie T. Bolden Democratic
- Charles Potter Jr.
- Ruth Briggs King
- Margaret Rose Henry
Co-sponsors (16)
- Gerald W. Hocker Republican
- William J. Carson Democratic
- Debra Heffernan Democratic
- Trey Paradee Democratic
- Daniel B. Short Republican
- David L. Wilson Republican
- Lyndon D. Yearick Republican
- Peter C. Schwartzkopf
- Michael Mulrooney
- Valerie Longhurst
- John A. Kowalko
- Harvey R. Kenton
- James Johnson
- Earl G. Jaques Jr.
- Gerald L. Brady
- Robert Marshall
Not signed on (41)
41 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 41 →"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
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 10 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Democratic | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 18 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| % of votes cast | 86% | 0% | 0% | 14% |
How each member voted (21)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Anthony Delcollo | — | Yea |
| Brian J. Bushweller | — | Not Voting |
| Bruce C. Ennis | — | Yea |
| Catherine Cloutier | — | Not Voting |
| 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 | Not Voting |
| Gerald W. Hocker | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SCR 74 do?
- This resolution proclaims June 19, 2018 as Juneteenth Independence Day in Delaware and encourages the people of Delaware to reflect upon the significant roles and many contributions of African Americans and to celebrate this day with appropriate activities and events.
- Who sponsors SCR 74?
- SCR 74 is sponsored by Brian Pettyjohn (Republican), Stephanie T. Bolden (Democratic), Gerald W. Hocker (Republican), William J. Carson (Democratic), Debra Heffernan (Democratic), Trey Paradee (Democratic), Daniel B. Short (Republican), David L. Wilson (Republican), Lyndon D. Yearick (Republican), Peter C. Schwartzkopf, Michael Mulrooney, Valerie Longhurst, John A. Kowalko, Harvey R. Kenton, James Johnson, Earl G. Jaques Jr., Gerald L. Brady, Robert Marshall, Charles Potter Jr., Ruth Briggs King, and Margaret Rose Henry.
- What is the current status of SCR 74?
- This bill died with 149th General Assembly (2017-2018). It reached “Passed Senate” 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 SCR 74?
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