HB 273 — AN ACT TO AMEND THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO BUDGET AND FISCAL PROCEDURES.
Last action — Signed by Governor
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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✓Passed House
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✓Passed Senate
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✓To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 17, 2020. Enacted.
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Prognosis
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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4 sponsors
2 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.
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Single-party support
Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 2 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
This Act makes changes to the State’s budget and fiscal procedures. Specifically: Sections 1 and 7 of this Act update the deadlines for the submission of General Fund revenue forecasts to more effectively account for the timing of revenue payments. Section 2 of this Act updates notice requirements regarding bond sales to allow for notice using the Department of Finance website. Section 3 of this Act limits the availability of bond refunding premiums to an escrow account for debt service savings. Sections 4 and 6 of this Act eliminate the requirement that the Secretary of Finance be bonded, because the state’s self-insurance plan, § 6543 of Title 18 of the Delaware Code, provides coverage that eliminates the need for a bond and lifts this requirement. Section 5 of this Act simplifies the administrative responsibilities of the State, Counties, and the City of Wilmington related to private activity bond cap by requiring the Counties and City of Wilmington to request the amount of their guaranteed private activity bond cap as needed, eliminating the need to reassign unused portions back to the State each year. Section 8 of this Act extends the Division of Revenue’s authority to enter into agreements to share information with additional agencies and county governments on whose behalf the Division receives and processes tax returns and payments. Section 9 of this Act repeals an antiquated and now unnecessary penalty predating the current criminal code. Section 10 of this Act makes a technical correction to the exceptions to business license revocation following the issuance of a notice of intent. Section 11 of this Act ensures that all tobacco product tax deferred payment plans for the month of June are settled by June 25th. In addition, this Act makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.
Bill Text
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Action History
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Signed by Governor
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Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT
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Reported Out of Committee (Finance) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits
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Assigned to Finance Committee in Senate
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Passed By House. Votes: 39 YES 2 ABSENT
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Reported Out of Committee (Revenue & Finance) in House with 2 Favorable, 6 On Its Merits
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Introduced and Assigned to Revenue & Finance Committee in House
Sponsors
- David P. Sokola · Cosponsor
- Trey Paradee · Cosponsor
- John J. Viola · Primary
- Harris B. McDowell · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →2 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 58 not signed on
Sponsors (2)
Co-sponsors (2)
- David P. Sokola Democratic
- Trey Paradee
Not signed on (58)
58 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 58 →"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 |
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| Unaffiliated | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democratic | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 20 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 95% | 0% | 0% | 5% |
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 | Not Voting |
| David L. Wilson | Republican | Yea |
| Gerald W. Hocker | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democratic | 11 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Republican | 11 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 39 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 95% | 0% | 0% | 5% |
How each member voted (41)
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 273 do?
- This Act makes changes to the State’s budget and fiscal procedures. Specifically: Sections 1 and 7 of this Act update the deadlines for the submission of General Fund revenue forecasts to more effectively account for the timing of revenue payments. Section 2 of this Act updates notice requirements regarding bond sales to allow for notice using the Department of Finance website. Section 3 of this Act limits the availability of bond refunding premiums to an escrow account for debt service savings. Sections 4 and 6 of this Act eliminate the requirement that the Secretary of Finance be bonded, because the state’s self-insurance plan, § 6543 of Title 18 of the Delaware Code, provides coverage that eliminates the need for a bond and lifts this requirement. Section 5 of this Act simplifies the administrative responsibilities of the State, Counties, and the City of Wilmington related to private activity bond cap by requiring the Counties and City of Wilmington to request the amount of their guaranteed private activity bond cap as needed, eliminating the need to reassign unused portions back to the State each year. Section 8 of this Act extends the Division of Revenue’s authority to enter into agreements to share information with additional agencies and county governments on whose behalf the Division receives and processes tax returns and payments. Section 9 of this Act repeals an antiquated and now unnecessary penalty predating the current criminal code. Section 10 of this Act makes a technical correction to the exceptions to business license revocation following the issuance of a notice of intent. Section 11 of this Act ensures that all tobacco product tax deferred payment plans for the month of June are settled by June 25th. In addition, this Act makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.
- Who sponsors HB 273?
- HB 273 is sponsored by David P. Sokola (Democratic), Trey Paradee, John J. Viola, and Harris B. McDowell.
- What is the current status of HB 273?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 17, 2020. Enacted.
- Where can I track HB 273?
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