AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO DEPARTMENT OF SERVICES FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH AND TH...
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HB 151 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO DEPARTMENT OF SERVICES FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES.
Last action — Signed by Governor
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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 May 09, 2019. Enacted.
Prognosis
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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4 sponsors
3 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.
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Single-party support
Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 D).
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 2 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
This Act creates a Deputy Secretary position within the Department of Services for Children, Youth, and Their Families (“Department”) and exempts the position from the Merit System under Chapter 59 of Title 29. The Secretary of the Department may establish the powers, duties, and functions of the Deputy Secretary. This Act removes the limit on qualified persons the Secretary of the Department may appoint as special investigators for the Department. Lastly, 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 (Elections, Govt. & Community Affairs) in Senate with 5 On Its Merits
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Assigned to Elections, Govt. & Community Affairs Committee in Senate
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Passed By House. Votes: 39 YES 1 NO 1 ABSENT
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Reported Out of Committee (Health & Human Development) in House with 7 On Its Merits
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Introduced and Assigned to Health & Human Development Committee in House
Sponsors
- Krista Griffith · Primary
- Bryan Townsend · Primary
- Paul S. Baumbach · Cosponsor
- Valerie Longhurst · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →3 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 58 not signed on · 1 voted No
Sponsors (3)
- Krista Griffith Democratic
- Bryan Townsend Democratic
- Valerie Longhurst
Co-sponsors (1)
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 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Democratic | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 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 | — | Not Voting |
| 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 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Democratic | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 11 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 39 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 95% | 2% | 0% | 2% |
How each member voted (41)
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 151 do?
- This Act creates a Deputy Secretary position within the Department of Services for Children, Youth, and Their Families (“Department”) and exempts the position from the Merit System under Chapter 59 of Title 29. The Secretary of the Department may establish the powers, duties, and functions of the Deputy Secretary. This Act removes the limit on qualified persons the Secretary of the Department may appoint as special investigators for the Department. Lastly, this Act makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.
- Who sponsors HB 151?
- HB 151 is sponsored by Krista Griffith (Democratic), Bryan Townsend (Democratic), Paul S. Baumbach, and Valerie Longhurst.
- What is the current status of HB 151?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced May 09, 2019. Enacted.
- Where can I track HB 151?
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