AN ACT TO DECLARE THE 2022 DELAWARE RELIEF REBATES AS QUALIFIED DISASTER PAYMENTS.
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HB 25 — AN ACT TO DECLARE THE 2022 DELAWARE RELIEF REBATES AS QUALIFIED DISASTER PAYMENTS.
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✓Passed House
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✓Passed Senate
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 15, 2022. Enacted.
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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23 sponsors
23 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Bipartisan support
Sponsored across 2 parties (9 D · 6 R) — cross-party backing.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 2 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
This legislation establishes that a relief rebate issued under the 2022 Delaware Relief Rebate Program during the period that the federal major disaster declaration exists for the State of Delaware is intended to be a qualified disaster relief payment under § 139 of the Internal Revenue Code. It further provides that the State makes no representations or warranties to recipients regarding the 2022 Delaware Relief Rebate Program and that civil actions of any nature and claims for any form of economic entitlement including but not limited to damages are prohibited with respect to this legislation. This legislation is effective as of the date on which the 2022 Delaware Relief Rebate Program was enacted.
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 (Executive) in Senate with 6 On Its Merits
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Assigned to Executive Committee in Senate
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Passed By House. Votes: 37 YES 4 ABSENT
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Reported Out of Committee (Administration) in House with 5 On Its Merits
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Introduced and Assigned to Administration Committee in House
Sponsors
- Stell Parker Selby · Primary
- John "Jack" Walsh · Primary
- Bryant L. Richardson · Primary
- Michael F. Smith · Primary
- Daniel B. Short · Primary
- Spiros Mantzavinos · Primary
- Laura V. Sturgeon · Primary
- Russell Huxtable · Primary
- Kerri Evelyn Harris · Primary
- Richard G. Collins · Primary
- Brian Pettyjohn · Primary
- Valerie Longhurst · Primary
- S. Elizabeth Lockman · Primary
- David P. Sokola · Primary
- Bryan Townsend · Primary
- Lyndon D. Yearick · Primary
- Trey Paradee · Primary
- Peter C. Schwartzkopf · Primary
- Michael Ramone · Primary
- Paul S. Baumbach · Primary
- Ruth Briggs King · Primary
- Sarah McBride · Primary
- Sherry Dorsey Walker · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →23 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 39 not signed on
Sponsors (23)
- Stell Parker Selby
- John "Jack" Walsh Democratic
- Bryant L. Richardson Republican
- Michael F. Smith Republican
- Daniel B. Short Republican
- Spiros Mantzavinos Democratic
- Laura V. Sturgeon Democratic
- Russell Huxtable Democratic
- Kerri Evelyn Harris Democratic
- Richard G. Collins Republican
- Brian Pettyjohn Republican
- Valerie Longhurst
- S. Elizabeth Lockman Democratic
- David P. Sokola Democratic
- Bryan Townsend Democratic
- Lyndon D. Yearick Republican
- Trey Paradee Democratic
- Peter C. Schwartzkopf
- Michael Ramone
- Paul S. Baumbach
- Ruth Briggs King
- Sarah McBride
- Sherry Dorsey Walker
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (39)
39 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 39 →"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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| Democratic | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Republican | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 20 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 95% | 0% | 0% | 5% |
How each member voted (21)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Kyle Evans Gay | — | Yea |
| Sarah McBride | — | Yea |
| Bryan Townsend | Democratic | Yea |
| Darius J. Brown | Democratic | Not Voting |
| David P. Sokola | Democratic | Yea |
| John "Jack" Walsh | Democratic | Yea |
| Kyra L. Hoffner | Democratic | Yea |
| Laura V. Sturgeon | Democratic | Yea |
| Marie Pinkney | Democratic | Yea |
| Nicole Poore | Democratic | Yea |
| Russell Huxtable | 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 |
| Eric Buckson | Republican | Yea |
| Gerald W. Hocker | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Democratic | 18 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Republican | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 37 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| % of votes cast | 90% | 0% | 0% | 10% |
How each member voted (41)
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 25 do?
- This legislation establishes that a relief rebate issued under the 2022 Delaware Relief Rebate Program during the period that the federal major disaster declaration exists for the State of Delaware is intended to be a qualified disaster relief payment under § 139 of the Internal Revenue Code. It further provides that the State makes no representations or warranties to recipients regarding the 2022 Delaware Relief Rebate Program and that civil actions of any nature and claims for any form of economic entitlement including but not limited to damages are prohibited with respect to this legislation. This legislation is effective as of the date on which the 2022 Delaware Relief Rebate Program was enacted.
- Who sponsors HB 25?
- HB 25 is sponsored by Stell Parker Selby, John "Jack" Walsh (Democratic), Bryant L. Richardson (Republican), Michael F. Smith (Republican), Daniel B. Short (Republican), Spiros Mantzavinos (Democratic), Laura V. Sturgeon (Democratic), Russell Huxtable (Democratic), Kerri Evelyn Harris (Democratic), Richard G. Collins (Republican), Brian Pettyjohn (Republican), Valerie Longhurst, S. Elizabeth Lockman (Democratic), David P. Sokola (Democratic), Bryan Townsend (Democratic), Lyndon D. Yearick (Republican), Trey Paradee (Democratic), Peter C. Schwartzkopf, Michael Ramone, Paul S. Baumbach, Ruth Briggs King, Sarah McBride, and Sherry Dorsey Walker.
- What is the current status of HB 25?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 15, 2022. Enacted.
- Where can I track HB 25?
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