HB 23 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 30 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO PERSONAL INCOME TAX.
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 04, 2019. Enacted.
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Prognosis
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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35 sponsors
6 primary, 29 co-sponsors signed on.
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Bipartisan support
Sponsored across 2 parties (9 D · 7 R) — cross-party backing.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 2 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
This bill will add a new check-off donation box on the Delaware personal income tax return whereby individuals may choose to donate a portion of their tax refund, or designate an amount in addition to the tax they owe that will be transferred by the Division of Revenue to the Pediatric Cancer Research Fund held by the Delaware Community Foundation, who in turn will deposit the funds to the Andrew McDonough B+ Foundation.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
86 added · 42 removed86 line(s) added, 42 removed.
Williams &HOUSE Sen.OF REPRESENTATIVES 150th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE AMENDMENT NO.
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DelcolloAmend Reps.§ 1199, Title 30 of the Delaware Code by making deletions as shown by strike through and insertions as shown by underline as follows:
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(b) An individual who claims an overpayment of taxes on an income tax return may designate that $1.00 or more shall be deducted from the refund that would otherwise be payable to the individual and paid to the Pediatric Cancer Research Fund.
(c) An individual who has an income tax liability may, in addition to the obligation, include a donation of $1.00 or more to be paid to Pediatric Cancer Research Fund.
(d) The Division of Revenue shall provide a space on the Delaware income tax return form or schedule whereby an individual may voluntarily designate a contribution of an amount of $1.00 or more to the Pediatric Cancer Research Fund.
(e) The Division of Revenue shall determine the total amount designated pursuant to this section and shall transfer such amount to the Delaware Community Foundation, who in turn, shall deposit said funds to the Andrew McDonough B+ Foundation to advance their efforts to fund pediatric cancer research.
(f) From time to time as determined by the Delaware State Clearinghouse Committee, the custodians of the Pediatric Cancer Research Fund at the Delaware Community Foundation shall submit a detailed report to the Clearinghouse Committee outlining revenues, expenditures, and program measures for the fiscal period in question.
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The Clearinghouse Committee may cause any person employed or associated with the Pediatric Cancer Research Fund at the Delaware Community Foundation to appear before the Committee and answer any questions the Committee may require.
Section 2.
This Act shall become effective upon its enactment into law.
SYNOPSIS This bill will add a new check-off donation box on the Delaware personal income tax return whereby individuals may choose to donate a portion of their tax refund, or designate an amount in addition to the tax they owe that will be transferred by the Division of Revenue to the Pediatric Cancer Research Fund held by the Delaware Community Foundation, who in turn will deposit the funds to the Andrew McDonough B+ Foundation.
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01/03/201903/26/2019 10:1512:13 AMPM 1031500002Section 2.
Amend § 1200 and, Title 30 of the Delaware Code by making deletions as shown by strike through and insertions as shown by underline as follows:
§ 1200.
[RESERVED] Central Delaware Habitat for Humanity Fund.
(a) There is hereby established a Central Delaware Habitat for Humanity Fund for individuals who claim an overpayment of taxes to designate an amount to be deposited in such an account or individuals who have an income tax liability to designate an amount to be paid to that Fund, pursuant to subsections (b) and (c) of this section.
(b) An individual who claims an overpayment of taxes on an income tax return may designate that $1.00 or more shall be deducted from the refund that would otherwise be payable to the individual and paid to the Central Delaware Habitat for Humanity Fund.
(c) An individual who has an income tax liability may, in addition to the obligation, include a donation of $1.00 or more to be paid to the Central Delaware Habitat for Humanity Fund.
(d) The Division of Revenue shall provide a space on the Delaware income tax return form or schedule whereby an individual may voluntarily designate a contribution of an amount of $1.00 or more to the Central Delaware Habitat for Humanity Fund.
(e) The Division of Revenue shall determine the total amount designated pursuant to this section and shall transfer such amount to the Central Delaware Habitat for Humanity.
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Section 3.
Amend § 1201, Title 30 of the Delaware Code by making deletions as shown by strike through and insertions as shown by underline as follows:
§ 1201.
[RESERVED] Sussex County Habitat for Humanity Fund.
(a) There is hereby established a Sussex County Habitat for Humanity Fund for individuals who claim an overpayment of taxes to designate an amount to be deposited in such an account or individuals who have an income tax liability to designate an amount to be paid to that Fund, pursuant to subsections (b) and (c) of this section.
(b) An individual who claims an overpayment of taxes on an income tax return may designate that $1.00 or more shall be deducted from the refund that would otherwise be payable to the individual and paid to Sussex County Habitat for Humanity Fund.
(c) An individual who has an income tax liability may, in addition to the obligation, include a donation of $1.00 or more to be paid to the Sussex County Habitat for Humanity Fund.
(d) The Division of Revenue shall provide a space on the Delaware income tax return form or schedule whereby an individual may voluntarily designate a contribution of an amount of $1.00 or more to the Sussex County Habitat for Humanity Fund.
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03/26/2019 12:13 PM (e) The Division of Revenue shall determine the total amount designated pursuant to this section and shall transfer such amount to the Sussex County Habitat for Humanity.” AMEND House Bill No.
23 on line 1 by deleting “Section 1” as it appears therein and inserting in lieu thereof “Section 4”.
AMEND House Bill No.
23 by deleting lines 4 through 6 in their entirety and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
“(a) There is hereby established a Pediatric Cancer Research Fund account for the benefit of the Andrew McDonough B+ Foundation, for individuals who claim an overpayment of taxes to designate an amount to be deposited in such an account or individuals who have an income tax liability to designate an amount to be paid to that Fund pursuant to subsections (b) and (c) of this section.” AMEND House Bill No.
23 on line 16 by deleting “the Delaware Community Foundation, who in turn, shall deposit said funds to”.
AMEND House Bill No.
23 by deleting lines 18 through 23 in their entirety and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
“(f) From time to time as determined by the Delaware State Clearinghouse Committee, the Andrew McDonough B+ Foundation shall submit a detailed report to members of the Committee of revenues, expenditures, and program measures for the fiscal period in question.
Such report shall also be sufficiently descriptive in nature so as to be concise and informative.
The Committee may cause any person employed by or associated with the Andrew McDonough B+ Foundation to appear before the Committee and to answer such questions as the Committee may require.” AMEND House Bill No.
23 by deleting line 24 in its entirety.
SYNOPSIS This amendment consolidates provisions to donate amounts on personal income tax returns to Habitat for Humanity for each county into a single statewide fund to be allocated to the counties by the Division of Revenue based on the residency of the donating individuals.
This consolidation is necessary in order to add the Andrew McDonough B+ Foundation to the check-off donation box on the Delaware personal income tax return.
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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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Reported Out of Committee (Finance) in Senate with 2 Favorable, 2 On Its Merits
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Assigned to Finance Committee in Senate
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Passed By House. Votes: 41 YES
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Amendment HA 2 to HB 23 - Passed In House by Voice Vote
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Amendment HA 1 to HB 23 - Stricken in House
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Amendment HA 2 to HB 23 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
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Amendment HA 1 to HB 23 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
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Reported Out of Committee (Revenue & Finance) in House with 8 Favorable, 1 On Its Merits
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Introduced and Assigned to Revenue & Finance Committee in House
Sponsors
- Lyndon D. Yearick · Cosponsor
- Ronald E. Gray · Cosponsor
- William J. Carson · Cosponsor
- David L. Wilson · Cosponsor
- Bryan Townsend · Cosponsor
- Laura V. Sturgeon · Cosponsor
- David P. Sokola · Cosponsor
- Bryant L. Richardson · Cosponsor
- Nicole Poore · Cosponsor
- Brian Pettyjohn · Cosponsor
- Trey Paradee · Cosponsor
- S. Elizabeth Lockman · Cosponsor
- Dave G. Lawson · Cosponsor
- Gerald W. Hocker · Cosponsor
- Stephanie L. Hansen · Cosponsor
- Darius J. Brown · Cosponsor
- Krista Griffith · Primary
- John "Jack" Walsh · Primary
- Kimberly Williams · Primary
- Catherine Cloutier · Primary
- Anthony Delcollo · Primary
- Raymond Seigfried · Primary
- Colin Bonini · Cosponsor
- Bruce C. Ennis · Cosponsor
- Ernesto B Lopez · Cosponsor
- David B. McBride · Cosponsor
- Harris B. McDowell · Cosponsor
- Paul S. Baumbach · Cosponsor
- Gerald L. Brady · Cosponsor
- Ruth Briggs King · Cosponsor
- Sherry Dorsey Walker · Cosponsor
- Earl G. Jaques Jr. · Cosponsor
- John A. Kowalko · Cosponsor
- John L. Mitchell · Cosponsor
- Michael Ramone · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →6 sponsors · 29 co-sponsors · 27 not signed on
Sponsors (6)
- Krista Griffith Democratic
- John "Jack" Walsh
- Kimberly Williams Democratic
- Catherine Cloutier
- Anthony Delcollo
- Raymond Seigfried
Co-sponsors (29)
- Lyndon D. Yearick Republican
- Ronald E. Gray Republican
- William J. Carson Democratic
- David L. Wilson Republican
- Bryan Townsend Democratic
- Laura V. Sturgeon
- David P. Sokola Democratic
- Bryant L. Richardson Republican
- Nicole Poore Democratic
- Brian Pettyjohn Republican
- Trey Paradee
- S. Elizabeth Lockman Democratic
- Dave G. Lawson Republican
- Gerald W. Hocker Republican
- Stephanie L. Hansen Democratic
- Darius J. Brown Democratic
- Colin Bonini
- Bruce C. Ennis
- Ernesto B Lopez
- David B. McBride
- Harris B. McDowell
- Paul S. Baumbach
- Gerald L. Brady
- Ruth Briggs King
- Sherry Dorsey Walker
- Earl G. Jaques Jr.
- John A. Kowalko
- John L. Mitchell
- Michael Ramone
Not signed on (27)
27 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 27 →"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 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (21)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| 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 |
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| 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 23 do?
- This bill will add a new check-off donation box on the Delaware personal income tax return whereby individuals may choose to donate a portion of their tax refund, or designate an amount in addition to the tax they owe that will be transferred by the Division of Revenue to the Pediatric Cancer Research Fund held by the Delaware Community Foundation, who in turn will deposit the funds to the Andrew McDonough B+ Foundation.
- Who sponsors HB 23?
- HB 23 is sponsored by Lyndon D. Yearick (Republican), Ronald E. Gray (Republican), William J. Carson (Democratic), David L. Wilson (Republican), Bryan Townsend (Democratic), Laura V. Sturgeon, David P. Sokola (Democratic), Bryant L. Richardson (Republican), Nicole Poore (Democratic), Brian Pettyjohn (Republican), Trey Paradee, S. Elizabeth Lockman (Democratic), Dave G. Lawson (Republican), Gerald W. Hocker (Republican), Stephanie L. Hansen (Democratic), Darius J. Brown (Democratic), Krista Griffith (Democratic), John "Jack" Walsh, Kimberly Williams (Democratic), Catherine Cloutier, Anthony Delcollo, Raymond Seigfried, Colin Bonini, Bruce C. Ennis, Ernesto B Lopez, David B. McBride, Harris B. McDowell, Paul S. Baumbach, Gerald L. Brady, Ruth Briggs King, Sherry Dorsey Walker, Earl G. Jaques Jr., John A. Kowalko, John L. Mitchell, and Michael Ramone.
- What is the current status of HB 23?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 04, 2019. Enacted.
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