AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 4 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO BEER GARDENS.
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HB 69 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 4 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO BEER GARDENS.
Last action — Signed by Governor
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✓Passed House
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 02, 2023. Enacted.
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Enacted
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7 sponsors
7 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Bipartisan support
Sponsored across 2 parties (3 D · 2 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 eliminates the requirement of a daily average of no less than 25 full time employees to operate a beer garden. Beer gardens are presently the only liquor establishments that have a statutory staffing requirement. This Act also includes beer gardens along with taprooms and taverns as establishments the Commissioner may deny a license if an existing same establishment is within 1200 feet, by accessible public road in an incorporated city or town, or 9/10 of a mile in an unincorporated or rural area.
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 & Technology) in Senate with 5 On Its Merits
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Assigned to Banking, Business, Insurance & Technology Committee in Senate
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Passed By House. Votes: 38 YES 3 ABSENT
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Reported Out of Committee (Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce) in House with 4 Favorable, 7 On Its Merits
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Introduced and Assigned to Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce Committee in House
Sponsors
- Lyndon D. Yearick · Primary
- Michael F. Smith · Primary
- Laura V. Sturgeon · Primary
- Kerri Evelyn Harris · Primary
- Sean M. Lynn · Primary
- Peter C. Schwartzkopf · Primary
- Ruth Briggs King · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →7 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 55 not signed on
Sponsors (7)
- Lyndon D. Yearick Republican
- Michael F. Smith Republican
- Laura V. Sturgeon Democratic
- Kerri Evelyn Harris Democratic
- Sean M. Lynn Democratic
- Peter C. Schwartzkopf
- Ruth Briggs King
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
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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| Democratic | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (21)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 38 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| % of votes cast | 93% | 0% | 0% | 7% |
How each member voted (41)
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 69 do?
- This Act eliminates the requirement of a daily average of no less than 25 full time employees to operate a beer garden. Beer gardens are presently the only liquor establishments that have a statutory staffing requirement. This Act also includes beer gardens along with taprooms and taverns as establishments the Commissioner may deny a license if an existing same establishment is within 1200 feet, by accessible public road in an incorporated city or town, or 9/10 of a mile in an unincorporated or rural area.
- Who sponsors HB 69?
- HB 69 is sponsored by Lyndon D. Yearick (Republican), Michael F. Smith (Republican), Laura V. Sturgeon (Democratic), Kerri Evelyn Harris (Democratic), Sean M. Lynn (Democratic), Peter C. Schwartzkopf, and Ruth Briggs King.
- What is the current status of HB 69?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 02, 2023. Enacted.
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