AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 21 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES.
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HB 88 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 21 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES.
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 March 14, 2019. Enacted.
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Enacted
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10 sponsors
2 primary, 8 co-sponsors signed on.
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Bipartisan support
Sponsored across 2 parties (4 D · 3 R) — cross-party backing.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 2 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
This legislation removes the automatic suspension of a driver’s license for failure to provide proof of insurance. The Division of Motor vehicles will continue to suspend the registration of the uninsured vehicle. The removal of the automatic license suspension will allow the vehicle owner to get to work, keep a job, so that the driver will be able to obtain vehicle insurance.
Bill Text
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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 (Transportation) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits
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Assigned to Transportation Committee in Senate
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Passed By House. Votes: 36 YES 5 ABSENT
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Reported Out of Committee (Public Safety & Homeland Security) in House with 3 Favorable, 5 On Its Merits
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Introduced and Assigned to Public Safety & Homeland Security Committee in House
Sponsors
- Shannon Morris · Cosponsor
- Nnamdi O. Chukwuocha · Cosponsor
- David L. Wilson · Cosponsor
- David P. Sokola · Cosponsor
- Dave G. Lawson · Cosponsor
- Gerald L. Brady · Cosponsor
- John A. Kowalko · Cosponsor
- Darius J. Brown · Cosponsor
- William J. Carson · Primary
- Bruce C. Ennis · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →2 sponsors · 8 co-sponsors · 52 not signed on
Sponsors (2)
- William J. Carson Democratic
- Bruce C. Ennis
Co-sponsors (8)
- Shannon Morris Republican
- Nnamdi O. Chukwuocha Democratic
- David L. Wilson Republican
- David P. Sokola Democratic
- Dave G. Lawson Republican
- Gerald L. Brady
- John A. Kowalko
- Darius J. Brown Democratic
Not signed on (52)
52 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 52 →"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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Democratic | 9 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Republican | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 36 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| % of votes cast | 88% | 0% | 0% | 12% |
How each member voted (41)
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 88 do?
- This legislation removes the automatic suspension of a driver’s license for failure to provide proof of insurance. The Division of Motor vehicles will continue to suspend the registration of the uninsured vehicle. The removal of the automatic license suspension will allow the vehicle owner to get to work, keep a job, so that the driver will be able to obtain vehicle insurance.
- Who sponsors HB 88?
- HB 88 is sponsored by Shannon Morris (Republican), Nnamdi O. Chukwuocha (Democratic), David L. Wilson (Republican), David P. Sokola (Democratic), Dave G. Lawson (Republican), Gerald L. Brady, John A. Kowalko, Darius J. Brown (Democratic), William J. Carson (Democratic), and Bruce C. Ennis.
- What is the current status of HB 88?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 14, 2019. Enacted.
- Where can I track HB 88?
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