SB 231 — AN ACT TO AMEND CHAPTER 453, VOLUME 83 OF THE LAWS OF DELAWARE, AND TITLE 18 AND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO PROVIDING FOR DRIVER EDUCATION TRAINING, A DRIVER'S LICENSE, OR MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE FOR AN INDIVIDUAL WHO IS IN OR HAS EXPERIENCED FOSTER CARE IN DELAWARE.
Last action — Signed by Governor
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✓Introduced
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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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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 06, 2024. Enacted.
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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14 sponsors
14 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Single-party support
Sponsorship is currently within one party (8 D).
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 2 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
This Act removes the sunset provision in Chapter 453, Volume 83 of the Laws of Delaware relating to the program established under §9011A of Title 29 to assist individuals who are in or have experienced foster care in Delaware with driver education, driver licensing, and motor vehicle insurance and associated barriers and costs. The Act also amends §9011A of Title 29 to clarify the scope and administration of the program, and amends the definition of “youth in foster care” under §3921 of Title 18 to maintain consistency with 29 Del. C. §9011A(g)(1).
Bill Text
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Action History
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Signed by Governor
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Passed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 ABSENT
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Reported Out of Committee (Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce) in House with 2 Favorable, 9 On Its Merits
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Assigned to Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce Committee in House
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Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
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Reported Out of Committee (Health & Social Services) in Senate with 5 Favorable
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Re-Assigned to Health & Social Services Committee in Senate
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Introduced and Assigned to Environment, Energy & Transportation Committee in Senate
Sponsors
- Stell Parker Selby · Primary
- Nicole Poore · Primary
- Kendra Johnson · Primary
- Sarah McBride · Primary
- Eric Morrison · Primary
- Laura V. Sturgeon · Primary
- Spiros Mantzavinos · Primary
- Marie Pinkney · Primary
- John "Jack" Walsh · Primary
- Russell Huxtable · Primary
- Sean Matthews · Primary
- Sherry Dorsey Walker · Primary
- Valerie Longhurst · Primary
- Paul S. Baumbach · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →14 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 48 not signed on
Sponsors (14)
- Stell Parker Selby
- Nicole Poore Democratic
- Kendra Johnson Democratic
- Sarah McBride
- Eric Morrison Democratic
- Laura V. Sturgeon Democratic
- Spiros Mantzavinos Democratic
- Marie Pinkney Democratic
- John "Jack" Walsh Democratic
- Russell Huxtable Democratic
- Sean Matthews
- Sherry Dorsey Walker
- Valerie Longhurst
- Paul S. Baumbach
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (48)
48 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 48 →"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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| Unaffiliated | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Democratic | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 40 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 98% | 0% | 0% | 2% |
How each member voted (41)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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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 | Yea |
| David L. Wilson | Republican | Yea |
| Eric Buckson | Republican | Yea |
| Gerald W. Hocker | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 231 do?
- This Act removes the sunset provision in Chapter 453, Volume 83 of the Laws of Delaware relating to the program established under §9011A of Title 29 to assist individuals who are in or have experienced foster care in Delaware with driver education, driver licensing, and motor vehicle insurance and associated barriers and costs. The Act also amends §9011A of Title 29 to clarify the scope and administration of the program, and amends the definition of “youth in foster care” under §3921 of Title 18 to maintain consistency with 29 Del. C. §9011A(g)(1).
- Who sponsors SB 231?
- SB 231 is sponsored by Stell Parker Selby, Nicole Poore (Democratic), Kendra Johnson (Democratic), Sarah McBride, Eric Morrison (Democratic), Laura V. Sturgeon (Democratic), Spiros Mantzavinos (Democratic), Marie Pinkney (Democratic), John "Jack" Walsh (Democratic), Russell Huxtable (Democratic), Sean Matthews, Sherry Dorsey Walker, Valerie Longhurst, and Paul S. Baumbach.
- What is the current status of SB 231?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 06, 2024. Enacted.
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