AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 7 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE NOISE.
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HB 35 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 7 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE NOISE.
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 15, 2022. Enacted.
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21 sponsors
21 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Bipartisan support
Sponsored across 2 parties (11 D · 4 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 charges the Department of Safety & Homeland Security, in cooperation with the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control and the Department of Transportation, to present a report and plan to the General Assembly no later than October 1, 2023 for a comprehensive motor vehicle noise and abatement program. The agencies are charged with considering developments in technology, other state and federal standards, and proposing changes as necessary to Delaware law and recommendations for changes in equipment and procedures.
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Buckson, Hocker, Hoffner, Pettyjohn, Poore, Wilson HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 152nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE BILL NO.
35 AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 7 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE NOISE.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE:
Section 1.
Amend Chapter 71, Title 7 of the Delaware Code by making deletions as shown by strike through and insertions as shown by underline as follows:
§ 7120.
Powers and duties of Department of Safety and Homeland Security.
(a) The Department of Safety and Homeland Security, after consideration with the Secretary of the Department of Transportation and upon approval of the Secretary of the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, shall have the power and its duty shall be to:
(1) Adopt regulations, after public hearing, establishing the standards, test procedures and instrumentation to be utilized in the control of noise from motor vehicles;
(2) Adopt regulations, after public hearing, necessary for the inspection of motor vehicles, including noise control and abatement equipment to assure compliance with the noise standards promulgated by the Department.
(b) (1) The Department of Safety and Homeland Security, after consultation with the Secretary of the Department of Transportation and the Secretary of the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, shall prepare a report to the General Assembly no later than October 1, 2023, proposing a plan for a robust state-wide motor vehicle noise control and abatement program.
The Department shall conduct at least 2 public listening sessions to gather input and shall provide for virtual participation and comment.
The Department must also accept comment by e-mail for 30 days following each listening session.
(2) The report may include proposed changes to statutes and regulations, and recommendations for new procedures and equipment to address motor vehicle noise both during the vehicle inspection process and on public roadways.
The report shall include proposed updates to statewide vehicle noise standards that consider advances in vehicle technology and noise emission regulations adopted by neighboring states and the federal government.
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12/15/2022 10:21 AM (3) The Department of Safety and Homeland Security shall post the report on its website and deliver a copy to the Chief Clerk of the House, the Secretary of the Senate, the Director of the Division of Research, and the chairs of the following committees:
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House Transportation/Land Use and Infrastructure.
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House Public Safety & Homeland Security c.
Senate Corrections & Public Safety.
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Senate Transportation.
(b) (c) For any public hearings required by this subchapter, the procedure shall conform to the procedure established in § 6006 of this title.
SYNOPSIS This Act charges the Department of Safety & Homeland Security, in cooperation with the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control and the Department of Transportation, to present a report and plan to the General Assembly no later than October 1, 2023 for a comprehensive motor vehicle noise and abatement program.
The agencies are charged with considering developments in technology, other state and federal standards, and proposing changes as necessary to Delaware law and recommendations for changes in equipment and procedures.
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AI-generated reading aid from the bill's amendatory text — verify against the official bill.
This amendment changes a mandatory report requirement to an optional one regarding proposed updates to vehicle noise standards.
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shall→ mayThe requirement to include proposed updates in the report is now optional instead of mandatory.
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 (Environment, Energy & Transportation) in Senate with 2 Favorable, 6 On Its Merits
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Assigned to Environment, Energy & Transportation Committee in Senate
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Passed By House. Votes: 39 YES 1 NO 1 ABSENT
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Amendment HA 3 to HB 35 - Passed In House by Voice Vote
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Amendment HA 2 to HB 35 - Stricken in House
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Amendment HA 1 to HB 35 - Stricken in House
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Amendment HA 2 to HB 35 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
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Amendment HA 1 to HB 35 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
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Reported Out of Committee (Public Safety & Homeland Security) in House with 2 Favorable, 6 On Its Merits
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Introduced and Assigned to Public Safety & Homeland Security Committee in House
Sponsors
- David L. Wilson · Primary
- Brian Pettyjohn · Primary
- Daniel B. Short · Primary
- Marie Pinkney · Primary
- Eric Morrison · Primary
- Russell Huxtable · Primary
- William Bush · Primary
- David P. Sokola · Primary
- Spiros Mantzavinos · Primary
- John "Jack" Walsh · Primary
- Michael F. Smith · Primary
- Edward S. Osienski · Primary
- Nicole Poore · Primary
- Franklin D. Cooke · Primary
- Kimberly Williams · Primary
- Stell Parker Selby · Primary
- Paul S. Baumbach · Primary
- Sherry Dorsey Walker · Primary
- Sean Matthews · Primary
- Peter C. Schwartzkopf · Primary
- Michael Ramone · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →21 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 41 not signed on · 1 voted No
Sponsors (21)
- David L. Wilson Republican
- Brian Pettyjohn Republican
- Daniel B. Short Republican
- Marie Pinkney Democratic
- Eric Morrison Democratic
- Russell Huxtable Democratic
- William Bush Democratic
- David P. Sokola Democratic
- Spiros Mantzavinos Democratic
- John "Jack" Walsh Democratic
- Michael F. Smith Republican
- Edward S. Osienski Democratic
- Nicole Poore Democratic
- Franklin D. Cooke Democratic
- Kimberly Williams Democratic
- Stell Parker Selby
- Paul S. Baumbach
- Sherry Dorsey Walker
- Sean Matthews
- Peter C. Schwartzkopf
- Michael Ramone
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (41)
41 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 41 →"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 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 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 |
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| 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 | Not Voting |
| 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 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democratic | 19 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Republican | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 39 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 95% | 2% | 0% | 2% |
How each member voted (41)
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Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 35 do?
- This Act charges the Department of Safety & Homeland Security, in cooperation with the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control and the Department of Transportation, to present a report and plan to the General Assembly no later than October 1, 2023 for a comprehensive motor vehicle noise and abatement program. The agencies are charged with considering developments in technology, other state and federal standards, and proposing changes as necessary to Delaware law and recommendations for changes in equipment and procedures.
- Who sponsors HB 35?
- HB 35 is sponsored by David L. Wilson (Republican), Brian Pettyjohn (Republican), Daniel B. Short (Republican), Marie Pinkney (Democratic), Eric Morrison (Democratic), Russell Huxtable (Democratic), William Bush (Democratic), David P. Sokola (Democratic), Spiros Mantzavinos (Democratic), John "Jack" Walsh (Democratic), Michael F. Smith (Republican), Edward S. Osienski (Democratic), Nicole Poore (Democratic), Franklin D. Cooke (Democratic), Kimberly Williams (Democratic), Stell Parker Selby, Paul S. Baumbach, Sherry Dorsey Walker, Sean Matthews, Peter C. Schwartzkopf, and Michael Ramone.
- What is the current status of HB 35?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 15, 2022. Enacted.
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