AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 20 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO MILITARY JUDGES.
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SB 183 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 20 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO MILITARY JUDGES.
Last action — Signed by Governor
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✓Passed Senate
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✓Passed House
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✓To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced June 15, 2023. Enacted.
Prognosis
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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7 sponsors
7 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Bipartisan support
Sponsored across 2 parties (6 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 2 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
The Delaware National Guard is in need of military judges and wants to use qualified military judges who are retired from the Delaware National Guard.
Bill Text
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This bill allows retired officers of the Delaware National Guard to serve as military judges and ensures they receive compensation equal to their retirement rank.
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§ 151(d), Title 20 of the Delaware Code
who is/are/were→ who areClarifies the language regarding the qualifications of officers designated as Military Judges.
Action History
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Signed by Governor
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Passed By House. Votes: 39 YES 2 ABSENT
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Reported Out of Committee (Veterans Affairs) in House with 14 Favorable, 3 On Its Merits
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Assigned to Veterans Affairs Committee in House
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Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT
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Reported Out of Committee (Veterans Affairs) in Senate with 7 Favorable, 1 On Its Merits
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Introduced and Assigned to Veterans Affairs Committee in Senate
Sponsors
- Daniel B. Short · Primary
- John "Jack" Walsh · Primary
- Trey Paradee · Primary
- William Bush · Primary
- William J. Carson · Primary
- Darius J. Brown · Primary
- Spiros Mantzavinos · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →7 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 55 not signed on
Sponsors (7)
- Daniel B. Short Republican
- John "Jack" Walsh Democratic
- Trey Paradee Democratic
- William Bush Democratic
- William J. Carson Democratic
- Darius J. Brown Democratic
- Spiros Mantzavinos Democratic
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democratic | 18 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Republican | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 39 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 95% | 0% | 0% | 5% |
How each member voted (41)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 20 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 95% | 0% | 0% | 5% |
How each member voted (21)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Kyle Evans Gay | — | Not Voting |
| 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 |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 183 do?
- The Delaware National Guard is in need of military judges and wants to use qualified military judges who are retired from the Delaware National Guard.
- Who sponsors SB 183?
- SB 183 is sponsored by Daniel B. Short (Republican), John "Jack" Walsh (Democratic), Trey Paradee (Democratic), William Bush (Democratic), William J. Carson (Democratic), Darius J. Brown (Democratic), and Spiros Mantzavinos (Democratic).
- What is the current status of SB 183?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced June 15, 2023. Enacted.
- Where can I track SB 183?
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