Delaware 150th General Assembly (2019-2020) Status: Passed Senate Bipartisan · 3 D · 1 R cosponsors

SB 112 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE COUNCIL ON DEVELOPMENT FINANCE.

Last action — Assigned to Sunset Committee (Policy Analysis & Government Accountability) Committee in House

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 150th General Assembly (2019-2020). It reached “Passed Senate” 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

The Joint Legislative Oversight and Sunset Committee approved a project to work with the Governor's Office throughout 2018 and 2019 to identify antiquated boards, commissions, and councils that need statutory updates or outright repeals. The Council on Development Finance was identified as needing to simplify the party balance requirement to make it easier to fill vacancies and update language regarding appointments and quorum. This Act also makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.

Bill Text

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The bill updates the composition, appointment process, and operational requirements of the Council on Development Finance in Delaware.

  • § 8707A

    The Council shall be is composed of 9 members who are Delaware residents. → The Council shall be composed of 9 members who are Delaware residents.

    Clarifies the wording regarding the composition of the Council.

  • § 8707A

    professionals possessing 1 or more of the following designations: a member of the Bar of the Supreme Court of the State, an officer of a bank or trust company located in the State, an expert in private equity equity, or a venture capital expert. → professionals possessing 1 or more of the following designations: a member of the Bar of the Supreme Court of the State, an officer of a bank or trust company located in the State, an expert in private equity, or a venture capital expert.

    Corrects a typographical error by removing the duplicate word 'equity'.

  • § 8707A

    Any person The Governor-appointed members must be balanced so that no more than 4 members are from 1 political party. → The Governor-appointed members must be balanced so that no more than 4 members are from 1 political party.

    Removes extraneous text and clarifies the requirement for political party balance among governor-appointed members.

  • § 8707A

    A quorum shall consist of 5 of the 9 members being → The number of members who must be present at a Council meeting in order to have a quorum and conduct official business is the majority of members.

    Clarifies the definition of a quorum in terms of majority.

  • § 8707A

    An individual who declines to announce a political affiliation shall also be is eligible for appointment as a member of the Council. → An individual who declines to announce a political affiliation shall also be eligible for appointment as a member of the Council.

    Removes the extraneous word 'is' to improve clarity.

  • § 8707A

    The Council Chair should shall attempt to schedule meetings so that they are centrally located centrally-located and geographically balanced geographically-balanced in number. → The Council Chair shall attempt to schedule meetings so that they are centrally located and geographically balanced in number.

    Standardizes the language regarding meeting scheduling.

Action History

  1. Assigned to Sunset Committee (Policy Analysis & Government Accountability) Committee in House

  2. Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT

  3. Reported Out of Committee (Sunset) in Senate with 5 On Its Merits

  4. Introduced and Assigned to Sunset Committee in Senate

Sponsors

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2 sponsors · 8 co-sponsors · 52 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (8)

Not signed on (52)

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Votes

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Passed 20 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 7000
Democratic 8001
Republican 5000
Total 20001
% 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 Not Voting
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

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Subjects

finance
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 112 do?
The Joint Legislative Oversight and Sunset Committee approved a project to work with the Governor's Office throughout 2018 and 2019 to identify antiquated boards, commissions, and councils that need statutory updates or outright repeals. The Council on Development Finance was identified as needing to simplify the party balance requirement to make it easier to fill vacancies and update language regarding appointments and quorum. This Act also makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.
Who sponsors SB 112?
SB 112 is sponsored by Lyndon D. Yearick (Republican), Stephanie L. Hansen (Democratic), S. Elizabeth Lockman (Democratic), John "Jack" Walsh (Democratic), David Bentz, Anthony Delcollo, Ernesto B Lopez, Andria L. Bennett, Sherry Dorsey Walker, and Jeffrey N. Spiegelman.
What is the current status of SB 112?
This bill died with 150th General Assembly (2019-2020). It reached “Passed Senate” 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 SB 112?
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