SB 111 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.

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

SB 111 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE ADVISORY COUNCIL TO THE DIVISION OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES.

Last action July 17, 2019 — Signed by Governor

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Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced May 29, 2019. Enacted.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 98% · high confidence

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Odds of enactment

High

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Enacted

Current position in the legislative process.
10 sponsors

2 primary, 8 co-sponsors signed on.
Bipartisan support

Sponsored across 2 parties (3 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.
Cleared a recorded vote

Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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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 Advisory Council to the Division of Developmental Disabilities Services was identified as needing updates to change terms to “up to” 3 years, remove political party balance, and make it easier to fill vacancies. 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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How this bill changes current law

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The bill amends the structure and terms of the Advisory Council to the Division of Developmental Disabilities Services by removing political party representation requirements and changing term lengths.

§ 7910

~~shall serve serves in an advisory capacity to the Director of the Division of Developmental Disabilities Services and shall consider~~ → serves in an advisory capacity to the Director of the Division of Developmental Disabilities Services and considers

The change updates the tense for clarity.
§ 7910

individuals diagnosed with intellectual disabilities or specific developmental disabilities in the State this State and such matters as may be referred to it by the Governor, Secretary of the Department other matters that → individuals diagnosed with intellectual disabilities or specific developmental disabilities and other matters that

This change simplifies the language regarding who the council considers.
§ 7910

~~the Secretary Secretary, and the Governor on matters it deems appropriate to enable the Division to function in the best possible manner.~~ → the Secretary, and the Governor on matters it deems appropriate.

This change removes redundancy in the text.
§ 7910

~~who shall be are appointed for 3-year terms by the Governor.~~ → who shall be appointed for a term of up to 3 years by the Governor.

This change allows for more flexibility in the term appointment duration.
§ 7910

At least 3, but no more than 4, of the members of the Council shall be affiliated with 1 of the major political parties and at least 2, but no more than 3, of the members shall be affiliated with the other major political party; provided, however, that there shall be no more than a bare majority representation of 1 major political party over the other major political party.

This change removes the requirement for political party membership balance among council members.
§ 7910

~~Members of the Council shall serve without receive no compensation, except that they but may be reimbursed for reasonable and necessary expenses incident to their duties as members of the Council.~~ → Members of the Council shall serve without compensation but may be reimbursed for reasonable and necessary expenses incident to their duties as members of the Council.

This change clarifies the language regarding compensation for council members.

Action History

July 17, 2019
Signed by Governor
June 30, 2019
Passed By House. Votes: 41 YES
June 25, 2019
Reported Out of Committee (Sunset Committee (Policy Analysis & Government Accountability)) in House with 3 On Its Merits
June 20, 2019
Assigned to Sunset Committee (Policy Analysis & Government Accountability) Committee in House
June 19, 2019
Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT
June 05, 2019
Reported Out of Committee (Sunset) in Senate with 5 On Its Merits
May 29, 2019
Introduced and Assigned to Sunset Committee in Senate

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (2)

S. Elizabeth Lockman Democratic
David Bentz

Co-sponsors (8)

Not signed on (52)

52 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

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June 30, 2019

Passed 41 Yea · 0 Nay

Party	Yea	Nay	Present	Not Voting
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)

Member	Party	Vote
Andria L. Bennett	—	Yea
David Bentz	—	Yea
Earl G. Jaques Jr.	—	Yea
Gerald L. Brady	—	Yea
John A. Kowalko	—	Yea
John J. Viola	—	Yea
John L. Mitchell	—	Yea
Michael Ramone	—	Yea
Paul S. Baumbach	—	Yea
Peter C. Schwartzkopf	—	Yea
Quinton Johnson	—	Yea
Raymond Seigfried	—	Yea
Ruth Briggs King	—	Yea
Sean Matthews	—	Yea
Sherry Dorsey Walker	—	Yea
Stephen Smyk	—	Yea
Valerie Longhurst	—	Yea
Debra Heffernan	Democratic	Yea
Edward S. Osienski	Democratic	Yea
Franklin D. Cooke	Democratic	Yea
Kendra Johnson	Democratic	Yea
Kimberly Williams	Democratic	Yea
Krista Griffith	Democratic	Yea
Melissa Minor-Brown	Democratic	Yea
Nnamdi O. Chukwuocha	Democratic	Yea
Sean M. Lynn	Democratic	Yea
Stephanie T. Bolden	Democratic	Yea
William Bush	Democratic	Yea
William J. Carson	Democratic	Yea
Bryan W. Shupe	Republican	Yea
Charles S Postles Jr.	Republican	Yea
Daniel B. Short	Republican	Yea
Jeffrey N. Spiegelman	Republican	Yea
Jesse R. Vanderwende	Republican	Yea
Kevin S Hensley	Republican	Yea
Lyndon D. Yearick	Republican	Yea
Michael F. Smith	Republican	Yea
Richard G. Collins	Republican	Yea
Ronald E. Gray	Republican	Yea
Shannon Morris	Republican	Yea
Timothy D. Dukes	Republican	Yea

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SM

June 19, 2019

Passed 20 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other

Party	Yea	Nay	Present	Not Voting
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

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 111 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 Advisory Council to the Division of Developmental Disabilities Services was identified as needing updates to change terms to “up to” 3 years, remove political party balance, and make it easier to fill vacancies. This Act also makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.
Who sponsors SB 111?: SB 111 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 111?: This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced May 29, 2019. Enacted.
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At a glance

Identifier: SB 111
Jurisdiction: Delaware
Session: 150th General Assembly (2019-2020)
Type: Bill
Introduced: May 29, 2019
Status: Enacted
Prime sponsor: S. Elizabeth Lockman

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