Delaware 149th General Assembly (2017-2018) Status: In Committee 2 D cosponsors

HB 83 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 17 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO DELDOT RIGHTS OF WAY.

Last action — Tabled in Committee

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 149th General Assembly (2017-2018). It reached “In Committee” 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 bill clarifies a county government authority to enact and enforce an ordinance affecting an area within a right of way and consistent with state code. Specifically, it enables a county government to enact an ordinance that concerns the maintenance of sidewalks in residential subdivisions.

Bill Text

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This bill clarifies county government authority to enact and enforce ordinances concerning maintenance within state rights-of-way, specifically for sidewalks in residential subdivisions.

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    to enact and enforce an ordinance that concerns the maintenance of sidewalks in residential subdivisions.

    This addition explicitly allows counties to regulate sidewalk maintenance in residential areas.

Action History

  1. Tabled in Committee

  2. Introduced and Assigned to Transportation/Land Use and Infrastructure Committee in House

Sponsors

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2 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 56 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (4)

Not signed on (56)

56 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 83 do?
This bill clarifies a county government authority to enact and enforce an ordinance affecting an area within a right of way and consistent with state code. Specifically, it enables a county government to enact an ordinance that concerns the maintenance of sidewalks in residential subdivisions.
Who sponsors HB 83?
HB 83 is sponsored by John "Jack" Walsh (Democratic), Kimberly Williams (Democratic), Helene M. Keeley, Michael Mulrooney, Bruce C. Ennis, and Sean Matthews.
What is the current status of HB 83?
This bill died with 149th General Assembly (2017-2018). It reached “In Committee” 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 HB 83?
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