AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY.
The bill reclassifies the Office of Highway Safety director role to exempt status, aiming for consistency within the Department of Safety and Homeland Security. It also includes technical corrections to align with legislative drafting standards.
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SB 23 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY.
Last action — Signed by Governor
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✓Introduced
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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 05, 2019. Enacted.
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Enacted
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7 sponsors
2 primary, 5 co-sponsors signed on.
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Single-party support
Sponsorship is currently within one party (4 D).
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 2 recorded votes so far.
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In plain language
This bill changes the Office of Highway Safety director position from merit to exempt classification.
The bill reclassifies the Office of Highway Safety director role to exempt status, aiming for consistency within the Department of Safety and Homeland Security. It also includes technical corrections to align with legislative drafting standards.
Summary
This Act changes the employee classification of the Office of Highway Safety (OHS) director position from merit to exempt. The Department of Safety and Homeland Security (Department) is requesting the change to make the Department’s director position employee classifications consistent. The Department is seeking the change while the OHS Director position is vacant. 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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This Act changes the employee classification of the Office of Highway Safety director position from merit to exempt.
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§ 8203
who shall be and who is qualified by training and experience to perform the duties of the office;→ who is qualified by training and experience to perform the duties of the office;The phrase 'who shall be' is removed, simplifying the language regarding qualifications.
Action History
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Signed by Governor
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Passed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 ABSENT
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Reported Out of Committee (Public Safety & Homeland Security) in House with 7 On Its Merits
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Assigned to Public Safety & Homeland Security Committee in House
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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 4 On Its Merits
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Introduced and Assigned to Elections, Govt. & Community Affairs Committee in Senate
Sponsors
- William Bush · Cosponsor
- Darius J. Brown · Cosponsor
- Stephanie T. Bolden · Primary
- John "Jack" Walsh · Primary
- Bruce C. Ennis · Cosponsor
- Gerald L. Brady · Cosponsor
- John J. Viola · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →2 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 55 not signed on
Sponsors (2)
- Stephanie T. Bolden Democratic
- John "Jack" Walsh Democratic
Co-sponsors (5)
- William Bush Democratic
- Darius J. Brown Democratic
- Bruce C. Ennis
- Gerald L. Brady
- John J. Viola
Not signed on (55)
55 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 55 →"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 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democratic | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 11 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 40 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 98% | 0% | 0% | 2% |
How each member voted (41)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democratic | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 20 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 95% | 0% | 0% | 5% |
How each member voted (21)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| 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 | Not Voting |
| David L. Wilson | Republican | Yea |
| Gerald W. Hocker | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 23 do?
- This Act changes the employee classification of the Office of Highway Safety (OHS) director position from merit to exempt. The Department of Safety and Homeland Security (Department) is requesting the change to make the Department’s director position employee classifications consistent. The Department is seeking the change while the OHS Director position is vacant. This Act also makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.
- Who sponsors SB 23?
- SB 23 is sponsored by William Bush (Democratic), Darius J. Brown (Democratic), Stephanie T. Bolden (Democratic), John "Jack" Walsh (Democratic), Bruce C. Ennis, Gerald L. Brady, and John J. Viola.
- What is the current status of SB 23?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 05, 2019. Enacted.
- Where can I track SB 23?
- Track SB 23 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.
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