Delaware 150th General Assembly (2019-2020) Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 6 R · 4 D cosponsors

HB 111 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 21 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO SCHOOL BUS SAFETY CAMERAS.

Last action — Reported Out of Committee (Education) in House with 4 Favorable, 9 On Its Merits

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    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 150th General Assembly (2019-2020). It reached “In Committee” 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

This bill allows school districts and charter schools in Delaware to utilize external camera systems on school buses to catch motorists that illegally pass school buses and punishes these motorist by issuing them a civil penalty. The purpose of this bill is to protect children as they are in the process of boarding and exiting the school bus and to spread awareness of school bus traffic safety. At least 16 states have implemented similar legislation, including Pennsylvania in 2018. This is a discretionary program that is not required, but is encouraged to be used by the Delaware school districts and charter schools.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Reported Out of Committee (Education) in House with 4 Favorable, 9 On Its Merits

  2. Introduced and Assigned to Education Committee in House

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 20 co-sponsors · 40 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (20)

Not signed on (40)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 111 do?
This bill allows school districts and charter schools in Delaware to utilize external camera systems on school buses to catch motorists that illegally pass school buses and punishes these motorist by issuing them a civil penalty. The purpose of this bill is to protect children as they are in the process of boarding and exiting the school bus and to spread awareness of school bus traffic safety. At least 16 states have implemented similar legislation, including Pennsylvania in 2018. This is a discretionary program that is not required, but is encouraged to be used by the Delaware school districts and charter schools.
Who sponsors HB 111?
HB 111 is sponsored by Michael F. Smith (Republican), Bryan W. Shupe (Republican), Daniel B. Short (Republican), Timothy D. Dukes (Republican), David L. Wilson (Republican), Laura V. Sturgeon, David P. Sokola (Democratic), Brian Pettyjohn (Republican), Trey Paradee, Stephanie L. Hansen (Democratic), John "Jack" Walsh, Kimberly Williams (Democratic), Kendra Johnson (Democratic), Raymond Seigfried, Anthony Delcollo, Paul S. Baumbach, Andria L. Bennett, Gerald L. Brady, Sherry Dorsey Walker, Earl G. Jaques Jr., John A. Kowalko, and Sean Matthews.
What is the current status of HB 111?
This bill died with 150th General Assembly (2019-2020). It reached “In Committee” 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 HB 111?
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