AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 7 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE DELAWARE HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE CLEANUP ACT.
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HB 208 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 7 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE DELAWARE HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE CLEANUP ACT.
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced June 11, 2019. Enacted.
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Enacted
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6 sponsors
2 primary, 4 co-sponsors signed on.
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Bipartisan support
Sponsored across 2 parties (2 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 2 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
This Act amends the Delaware Hazardous Substance Control Act to reflect recent amendments to the federal Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). This Act protects state, county, and municipal government entities from being deemed liable as “owners or operators” of hazardous substance release sites when they take title to or control of such properties through the exercise of their lawful governmental powers. Additionally, this Act protects land banks established pursuant to the Delaware Neighborhood Conservation and Land Banking Act when they assume ownership of potentially contaminated properties in accordance with the provisions and requirements of the Land Banking Act.
Bill Text
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Action History
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Signed by Governor
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Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
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Suspension of Rules in Senate
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Passed By House. Votes: 41 YES
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Reported Out of Committee (Natural Resources) in House with 1 Favorable, 5 On Its Merits
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Introduced and Assigned to Natural Resources Committee in House
Sponsors
- Debra Heffernan · Primary
- Stephanie L. Hansen · Primary
- David L. Wilson · Cosponsor
- Gerald L. Brady · Cosponsor
- David Bentz · Cosponsor
- Bruce C. Ennis · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →2 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 56 not signed on
Sponsors (2)
- Debra Heffernan Democratic
- Stephanie L. Hansen Democratic
Co-sponsors (4)
- David L. Wilson Republican
- Gerald L. Brady
- David Bentz
- Bruce C. Ennis
Not signed on (56)
56 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 56 →"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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democratic | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 5 | 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 |
| Bruce C. Ennis | — | Yea |
| Catherine Cloutier | — | Yea |
| Colin Bonini | — | Yea |
| David B. McBride | — | Yea |
| Ernesto B Lopez | — | Yea |
| Harris B. McDowell | — | Yea |
| Bryan Townsend | Democratic | Yea |
| Darius J. Brown | Democratic | Yea |
| David P. Sokola | Democratic | Yea |
| John "Jack" Walsh | Democratic | Yea |
| Laura V. Sturgeon | Democratic | Yea |
| Nicole Poore | Democratic | Yea |
| S. Elizabeth Lockman | Democratic | Yea |
| Stephanie L. Hansen | Democratic | Yea |
| Trey Paradee | Democratic | Yea |
| Brian Pettyjohn | Republican | Yea |
| Bryant L. Richardson | Republican | Yea |
| Dave G. Lawson | Republican | Yea |
| David L. Wilson | Republican | Yea |
| Gerald W. Hocker | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democratic | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (41)
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 208 do?
- This Act amends the Delaware Hazardous Substance Control Act to reflect recent amendments to the federal Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). This Act protects state, county, and municipal government entities from being deemed liable as “owners or operators” of hazardous substance release sites when they take title to or control of such properties through the exercise of their lawful governmental powers. Additionally, this Act protects land banks established pursuant to the Delaware Neighborhood Conservation and Land Banking Act when they assume ownership of potentially contaminated properties in accordance with the provisions and requirements of the Land Banking Act.
- Who sponsors HB 208?
- HB 208 is sponsored by Debra Heffernan (Democratic), Stephanie L. Hansen (Democratic), David L. Wilson (Republican), Gerald L. Brady, David Bentz, and Bruce C. Ennis.
- What is the current status of HB 208?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced June 11, 2019. Enacted.
- Where can I track HB 208?
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