AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 21 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO VEHICLE DEALERSHIP OWNERS LICENSES.
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HB 401 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 21 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO VEHICLE DEALERSHIP OWNERS LICENSES.
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced May 04, 2022. Enacted.
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Enacted
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8 sponsors
3 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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Summary
This Act amends Title 21 to specify the requirements for an applicant to obtain or renew a motor vehicle dealer license and aligns the requirements with other state licensing requirements. The current law only requires the applicant to show they have and will comply with the laws of this state and other states. Due to the statute’s current ambiguity the Division of Motor Vehicles is often asked to review an applicant’s criminal history prior to submission of a full application which makes it difficult for the Division to determine if the applicant qualifies for licensure.
Bill Text
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Action History
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Signed by Governor
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Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT
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Reported Out of Committee (Transportation) in Senate with 1 Favorable, 3 On Its Merits
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Assigned to Transportation Committee in Senate
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Passed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 ABSENT
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Reported Out of Committee (Transportation/Land Use and Infrastructure) in House with 1 Favorable, 7 On Its Merits
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Introduced and Assigned to Transportation/Land Use and Infrastructure Committee in House
Sponsors
- Stephanie L. Hansen · Primary
- S. Elizabeth Lockman · Primary
- David P. Sokola · Cosponsor
- John "Jack" Walsh · Cosponsor
- Kyle Evans Gay · Cosponsor
- John L. Mitchell · Cosponsor
- Bruce C. Ennis · Cosponsor
- Sean Matthews · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →3 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 54 not signed on
Sponsors (3)
- Stephanie L. Hansen Democratic
- S. Elizabeth Lockman Democratic
- Sean Matthews
Co-sponsors (5)
- David P. Sokola Democratic
- John "Jack" Walsh Democratic
- Kyle Evans Gay
- John L. Mitchell
- Bruce C. Ennis
Not signed on (54)
54 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 54 →"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 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Not Voting |
| 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 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Democratic | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 40 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 98% | 0% | 0% | 2% |
How each member voted (41)
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 401 do?
- This Act amends Title 21 to specify the requirements for an applicant to obtain or renew a motor vehicle dealer license and aligns the requirements with other state licensing requirements. The current law only requires the applicant to show they have and will comply with the laws of this state and other states. Due to the statute’s current ambiguity the Division of Motor Vehicles is often asked to review an applicant’s criminal history prior to submission of a full application which makes it difficult for the Division to determine if the applicant qualifies for licensure.
- Who sponsors HB 401?
- HB 401 is sponsored by Stephanie L. Hansen (Democratic), S. Elizabeth Lockman (Democratic), David P. Sokola (Democratic), John "Jack" Walsh (Democratic), Kyle Evans Gay, John L. Mitchell, Bruce C. Ennis, and Sean Matthews.
- What is the current status of HB 401?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced May 04, 2022. Enacted.
- Where can I track HB 401?
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