Delaware 152nd General Assembly (2023-2024) Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 9 D · 2 R cosponsors

SB 286 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE DELAWARE HISPANIC COMMISSION.

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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced May 13, 2024. Enacted.

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Likely to advance 98% · high confidence

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Odds of enactment

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 16 sponsors

    16 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (9 D · 2 R) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

This Act codifies the Delaware Hispanic Commission (“Commission”). The Commission was created by former Governor Jack Markell in Executive Order Number 28 to combine and streamline the duties of the former Governor’s Council on Hispanic Affairs and the former Governor’s Consortium on Hispanic Affairs. Under the executive order, the Commission’s duty is to advise the Governor, the Governor’s Cabinet, and members of the General Assembly on matters that are important to people of Hispanic descent in Delaware. Under this Act, the Commission will perform the same duties it has since its creation by the Governor. Codifying the Commission will create equity with other heritage commissions created under Title 29. Codifying the Commission will also help the Commission to perform its duties by creating long-term stability, allowing the Commission’s members to be appointed by a variety of stakeholders, and giving the Commission guidance from the Delaware Department of State. Under this Act, the Commission keeps all current members through June 30, 2028, and the Commission membership consists of the Governor’s appointees who serve at the Governor’s pleasure. All Commission officers who are currently serving will remain in office through June 30, 2028. After June 30, 2028, 17 members will be appointed to the Commission according to § 4502 of Title 29, and a chair and vice chair will be elected according to § 4502 of Title 29.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill amends the membership structure and purpose of the Delaware Hispanic Commission.

  • § 4502. Membership; qualifications; terms

    consists of no more than 18 members who are appointed by the Governor. → consists of 17 members. Membership is composed as follows:

    This change sets a specific total of 17 members instead of allowing up to 18.

  • § 4502. Membership; qualifications; terms

    3 from each county in the State. → 9 members appointed by the Governor, 3 from each county in the State.

    This reaffirms that the Governor is responsible for appointing 9 members, ensuring representation from each county.

  • § 4502. Membership; qualifications; terms

    3 members appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives. → Three members appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.

    This confirms the appointment role of the Speaker of the House.

  • § 4502. Membership; qualifications; terms

    3 members appointed by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate. → Three members appointed by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate.

    This confirms the appointment role of the President Pro Tempore.

  • § 4502. Membership; qualifications; terms

    the Commission shall appoint 2 members by an affirmative vote of a majority of all appointed members. → the Commission shall appoint 2 members by an affirmative vote of a majority of all appointed members.

    This establishes a process for the Commission to add 2 additional members after initial appointments.

  • § 4502. Membership; qualifications; terms

    Except as otherwise provided in subsection (e) of this section, → and may be removed by the member’s appointing authority for gross inefficiency, misfeasance, nonfeasance, malfeasance, or neglect of duty in office.

    Clarifies the removal process for members.

  • § 4502. Membership; qualifications; terms

    All members of the Commission must identify as a person of Hispanic descent, be a person of Hispanic origin, or have a proven track record of working with people of Hispanic descent in Delaware. → All members of the Commission must identify as a person of Hispanic descent, be a person of Hispanic origin, or have a proven track record of working with people of Hispanic descent in Delaware.

    Confirms the qualifications for membership.

  • § 4502. Membership; qualifications; terms

    The chair and members of the Delaware Hispanic Commission created by the Governor’s executive order are the chair and members of the Commission created by this chapter and serve at the pleasure of the Governor. → The chair and members of the Delaware Hispanic Commission created by the Governor’s executive order are the chair and members of the Commission created by this chapter and serve at the pleasure of the Governor.

    Establishes continuity in leadership for the Commission.

Action History

  1. Signed by Governor

  2. Passed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 ABSENT

  3. Reported Out of Committee (Administration) in House with 5 On Its Merits

  4. Assigned to Administration Committee in House

  5. Passed By Senate. Votes: 18 YES 3 ABSENT

  6. Reported Out of Committee (Elections & Government Affairs) in Senate with 4 Favorable, 2 On Its Merits

  7. Suspension of Rules in Senate

  8. Introduced and Assigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in Senate

Sponsors

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16 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 46 not signed on

Sponsors (16)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (46)

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Votes

SM

Passed 40 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 6001
Democratic 20000
Republican 14000
Total 40001
% of votes cast 98%0%0%2%
How each member voted (41)
Member Party Vote
Michael Ramone — Not Voting
Paul S. Baumbach — Yea
Peter C. Schwartzkopf — Yea
Sean Matthews — Yea
Sherry Dorsey Walker — Yea
Stell Parker Selby — Yea
Valerie Longhurst — Yea
Cyndie Romer Democratic Yea
DeShanna U Neal Democratic Yea
Debra Heffernan Democratic Yea
Edward S. Osienski Democratic Yea
Eric Morrison Democratic Yea
Franklin D. Cooke Democratic Yea
Kendra Johnson Democratic Yea
Kerri Evelyn Harris Democratic Yea
Kimberly Williams Democratic Yea
Krista Griffith Democratic Yea
Larry Lambert Democratic Yea
Madinah Wilson-Anton Democratic Yea
Melissa Minor-Brown Democratic Yea
Nnamdi O. Chukwuocha Democratic Yea
Sean M. Lynn Democratic Yea
Sherae'a Moore Democratic Yea
Sophie Phillips Democratic Yea
Stephanie T. Bolden Democratic Yea
William Bush Democratic Yea
William J. Carson Democratic Yea
Bryan W. Shupe Republican Yea
Charles S Postles Jr. Republican Yea
Daniel B. Short Republican Yea
Jeff Hilovsky Republican Yea
Jeffrey N. Spiegelman Republican Yea
Jesse R. Vanderwende Republican Yea
Kevin S Hensley Republican Yea
Lyndon D. Yearick Republican Yea
Michael F. Smith Republican Yea
Richard G. Collins Republican Yea
Ronald E. Gray Republican Yea
Shannon Morris Republican Yea
Timothy D. Dukes Republican Yea
Valerie Jones Giltner Republican Yea

Official roll call →

SM

Passed 18 Yea · 0 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 10003
Republican 6000
Unaffiliated 2000
Total 18003
% of votes cast 86%0%0%14%
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 Not Voting
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
Eric Buckson Republican Yea
Gerald W. Hocker Republican Yea

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Subjects

civil-rights
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 286 do?
This Act codifies the Delaware Hispanic Commission (“Commission”). The Commission was created by former Governor Jack Markell in Executive Order Number 28 to combine and streamline the duties of the former Governor’s Council on Hispanic Affairs and the former Governor’s Consortium on Hispanic Affairs. Under the executive order, the Commission’s duty is to advise the Governor, the Governor’s Cabinet, and members of the General Assembly on matters that are important to people of Hispanic descent in Delaware. Under this Act, the Commission will perform the same duties it has since its creation by the Governor. Codifying the Commission will create equity with other heritage commissions created under Title 29. Codifying the Commission will also help the Commission to perform its duties by creating long-term stability, allowing the Commission’s members to be appointed by a variety of stakeholders, and giving the Commission guidance from the Delaware Department of State. Under this Act, the Commission keeps all current members through June 30, 2028, and the Commission membership consists of the Governor’s appointees who serve at the Governor’s pleasure. All Commission officers who are currently serving will remain in office through June 30, 2028. After June 30, 2028, 17 members will be appointed to the Commission according to § 4502 of Title 29, and a chair and vice chair will be elected according to § 4502 of Title 29.
Who sponsors SB 286?
SB 286 is sponsored by Sherry Dorsey Walker, Sean Matthews, Peter C. Schwartzkopf, Lyndon D. Yearick (Republican), Michael F. Smith (Republican), Eric Morrison (Democratic), Darius J. Brown (Democratic), David P. Sokola (Democratic), Spiros Mantzavinos (Democratic), S. Elizabeth Lockman (Democratic), Kendra Johnson (Democratic), Kerri Evelyn Harris (Democratic), Bryan Townsend (Democratic), Laura V. Sturgeon (Democratic), Sarah McBride, and Paul S. Baumbach.
What is the current status of SB 286?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced May 13, 2024. Enacted.
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