AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 18 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE LICENSING OF INSURANCE PROFESSIONALS.
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HB 43 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 18 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE LICENSING OF INSURANCE PROFESSIONALS.
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 18, 2020. Enacted.
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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12 sponsors
2 primary, 10 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 Act extends the limited licensing exemption for adjusters, who are dispatched by insurers to the State after catastrophic events, such as hurricanes or tornadoes, to appraisers. This change will allow for the prompt appraisal and settlement of motor vehicle claims arising from such catastrophic events.
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 (Banking, Business & Insurance) in Senate with 6 On Its Merits
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Assigned to Banking, Business & Insurance Committee in Senate
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Passed By House. Votes: 41 YES
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Suspension of Rules in House
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Reported Out of Committee (Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce) in House with 6 Favorable, 6 On Its Merits
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Introduced and Assigned to Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce Committee in House
Sponsors
- William Bush · Primary
- Trey Paradee · Primary
- Stephanie L. Hansen · Cosponsor
- Gerald W. Hocker · Cosponsor
- Brian Pettyjohn · Cosponsor
- David L. Wilson · Cosponsor
- Nnamdi O. Chukwuocha · Cosponsor
- John L. Mitchell · Cosponsor
- Sean Matthews · Cosponsor
- Sherry Dorsey Walker · Cosponsor
- Gerald L. Brady · Cosponsor
- Sarah McBride · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →2 sponsors · 10 co-sponsors · 50 not signed on
Sponsors (2)
- William Bush Democratic
- Trey Paradee Democratic
Co-sponsors (10)
- Stephanie L. Hansen Democratic
- Gerald W. Hocker Republican
- Brian Pettyjohn Republican
- David L. Wilson Republican
- Nnamdi O. Chukwuocha Democratic
- John L. Mitchell
- Sean Matthews
- Sherry Dorsey Walker
- Gerald L. Brady
- Sarah McBride
Not signed on (50)
50 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 50 →"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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democratic | 11 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bruce C. Ennis | — | Yea |
| Colin Bonini | — | Yea |
| Ernesto B Lopez | — | Yea |
| Kyle Evans Gay | — | Yea |
| Sarah McBride | — | 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 |
| Marie Pinkney | Democratic | Yea |
| Nicole Poore | Democratic | Yea |
| S. Elizabeth Lockman | Democratic | Yea |
| Spiros Mantzavinos | 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 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democratic | 16 | 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)
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 43 do?
- This Act extends the limited licensing exemption for adjusters, who are dispatched by insurers to the State after catastrophic events, such as hurricanes or tornadoes, to appraisers. This change will allow for the prompt appraisal and settlement of motor vehicle claims arising from such catastrophic events.
- Who sponsors HB 43?
- HB 43 is sponsored by William Bush (Democratic), Trey Paradee (Democratic), Stephanie L. Hansen (Democratic), Gerald W. Hocker (Republican), Brian Pettyjohn (Republican), David L. Wilson (Republican), Nnamdi O. Chukwuocha (Democratic), John L. Mitchell, Sean Matthews, Sherry Dorsey Walker, Gerald L. Brady, and Sarah McBride.
- What is the current status of HB 43?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 18, 2020. Enacted.
- Where can I track HB 43?
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