AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 4 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS.
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SB 56 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 4 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS.
Last action — Signed by Governor
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✓Passed Senate
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✓Passed House
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✓To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 20, 2019. Enacted.
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Enacted
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12 sponsors
3 primary, 9 co-sponsors signed on.
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Bipartisan support
Sponsored across 2 parties (7 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 modernizes the process and requirements for issuance of liquor licenses for off premises consumption. The current process and requirements do not consider population growth. Minimum distance requirements are enhanced while increases in population growth will now be considered to arrive at a safety and convenience balance. This Act also grandfathers existing licensees into the current process.
Bill Text
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Action History
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Signed by Governor
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Passed By House. Votes: 26 YES 14 NO 1 NOT VOTING
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Reported Out of Committee (Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce) in House with 7 On Its Merits
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Assigned to Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce Committee in House
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Passed By Senate. Votes: 12 YES 8 NO 1 ABSENT
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Reported Out of Committee (Banking, Business & Insurance) in Senate with 1 Favorable, 2 On Its Merits
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Introduced and Assigned to Banking, Business & Insurance Committee in Senate
Sponsors
- Michael F. Smith · Cosponsor
- Debra Heffernan · Cosponsor
- Nnamdi O. Chukwuocha · Cosponsor
- Stephanie L. Hansen · Cosponsor
- William Bush · Primary
- Nicole Poore · Primary
- Trey Paradee · Primary
- Laura V. Sturgeon · Cosponsor
- David B. McBride · Cosponsor
- Paul S. Baumbach · Cosponsor
- Gerald L. Brady · Cosponsor
- Michael Ramone · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →3 sponsors · 9 co-sponsors · 50 not signed on · 22 voted No
Sponsors (3)
- William Bush Democratic
- Nicole Poore Democratic
- Trey Paradee Democratic
Co-sponsors (9)
- Michael F. Smith Republican
- Debra Heffernan Democratic
- Nnamdi O. Chukwuocha Democratic
- Stephanie L. Hansen Democratic
- Laura V. Sturgeon Democratic
- David B. McBride
- Paul S. Baumbach
- Gerald L. Brady
- Michael Ramone
Not signed on (50)
50 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 50 →"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 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Democratic | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 1 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 26 | 14 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 63% | 34% | 0% | 2% |
How each member voted (41)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Democratic | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Republican | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 12 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 57% | 38% | 0% | 5% |
How each member voted (21)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Anthony Delcollo | — | Nay |
| Bruce C. Ennis | — | Yea |
| Catherine Cloutier | — | Yea |
| Colin Bonini | — | Nay |
| David B. McBride | — | Yea |
| Ernesto B Lopez | — | Nay |
| 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 | Not Voting |
| S. Elizabeth Lockman | Democratic | Yea |
| Stephanie L. Hansen | Democratic | Yea |
| Trey Paradee | Democratic | Yea |
| Brian Pettyjohn | Republican | Nay |
| Bryant L. Richardson | Republican | Nay |
| Dave G. Lawson | Republican | Nay |
| David L. Wilson | Republican | Nay |
| Gerald W. Hocker | Republican | Nay |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 56 do?
- This Act modernizes the process and requirements for issuance of liquor licenses for off premises consumption. The current process and requirements do not consider population growth. Minimum distance requirements are enhanced while increases in population growth will now be considered to arrive at a safety and convenience balance. This Act also grandfathers existing licensees into the current process.
- Who sponsors SB 56?
- SB 56 is sponsored by Michael F. Smith (Republican), Debra Heffernan (Democratic), Nnamdi O. Chukwuocha (Democratic), Stephanie L. Hansen (Democratic), William Bush (Democratic), Nicole Poore (Democratic), Trey Paradee (Democratic), Laura V. Sturgeon (Democratic), David B. McBride, Paul S. Baumbach, Gerald L. Brady, and Michael Ramone.
- What is the current status of SB 56?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 20, 2019. Enacted.
- Where can I track SB 56?
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