Vote Tracker – March 31, 2023

The Senate passed three big bills this week: the two bills that make up the Delaware Marijuana Control Act and the Tenant Right to Counsel bill.

The Vote Tracker for this last week will show you the progress that the House and Senate have made this week on bills of progressive interest. This week’s action, whether in passing a bill, moving it out of committee, moving it to another committee or tabling that bill in committee, is highlighted in yellow in the right column. The Vote Tracker is also available for download as a PDF document.

PASSED ONE HOUSE

BD	BILL	TITLE	STATUS
LINK	HB 32	RAISING BOAT REGISTRATION FEES AND SERVICE CHARGES	HOUSE PASSED 39-0-2.  SENT TO SENATE
LINK	HB 33(S)	INCREASING FUNDING FOR PRESCHOOL CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES	HOUSE PASSED 40-0-1.  OUT OF COMMITTEE 3/16/23
LINK	HB 45	OPTING OUT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SCREENING	HOUSE PASSED 41-0.  OUT OF COMMITTEE 3/15/23
LINK	HB 54	EXPANDING INSURANCE COVERAGE OF EPINEPHRINE INJECTORS	HOUSE PASSED 39-0-2.  SENATE BANKING, BUSINESS, INSURANCE & TECH. 3/14/23
LINK	HB 63	INCREASING PENSIONER’S INCOME REDUCTION LIMIT	HOUSE PASSED 40-0-1.  OUT OF COMMITTEE 3/29/23
LINK	HB 72	REFORMING THE COUNTY CONTRACT BIDDING PROCESS	HOUSE PASSED 38-3.  SENATE ELECTIONS & GOV’T AFFAIRS 3/16/23
LINK	HB 77	LEGISLATOR RESIDENCY CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT	HOUSE PASSED 39-0-2.  OUT OF COMMITTEE 3/29/23
LINK	HB 81	CHARTER SCHOOL STUDENT TRANSPORTATION	HOUSE PASSES 41-0.  SENATE EDUCATION 3/28/23
LINK	SB 1	TENANT RIGHT TO COUNSEL	SENATE PASSES 19-0-1-1.  HOUSE HOUSING 3/28/23
LINK	SB 26	CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO LOWER VOTING AGE TO 18	SENATE PASSED 21-0.  HOUSE ADMINISTRATION 1/25/23
LINK	SB 33	REDUCING THE CASELOAD OF SOCIAL WORKERS	SENATE PASSED 20-0-1.  OUT OF COMMITTEE 3/29/23
LINK	SB 34	REPEALING ALL DISCRIMATORY LAWS RE PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS	SENATE PASSED 21-0.
LINK	SB 39	NO MIDNIGHT SESSIONS ON JULY 1 CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT	SENATE PASSED 21-0.  HOUSE ADMINISTRATION 3/16/23
LINK	SB 60	EXPANDING REASONS FOR SCHOOL EMPLOYEE LEAVE PART 1	SENATE PASSED 20-0-1. OUT OF COMMITTEE 3/29/23
LINK	SB 61	EXPANDING REASONS FOR SCHOOL EMPLOYEE LEAVE PART 2	SENATE PASSED 20-0-1. HOUSE EDUCATION 3/17/23

OUT OF COMMITTEE

BD	BILL	TITLE	STATUS
LINK	HB 41	DIGITAL RIGHT TO REPAIR ACT	OUT OF COMMITTEE 3/7/23
LINK	HB 50	THEFT OF PACKAGES LEFT AT DOORSTEP	OUT OF COMMITTEE 1/18/23
LINK	HB 65	BEREAVEMENT LEAVE	OUT OF COMMITTEE 1/25/23
LINK	HB 78	COMBATTING CATALYTIC CONVERTER THEFT	OUT OF COMMITTEE 3/29/23
LINK	HB 88	PROVISIONAL SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATES	OUT OF COMMITTEE 3/29/23
LINK	SB 45	UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION DURING LABOR DISPUTES	OUT OF COMMITTEE 3/29/23
LINK	SB 51	BANNING SINGLE USE FOAM CONTAINERS FOR TAKE OUT AT RESTAURANTS	OUT OF COMMITTEE 3/29/23
LINK	SB 57	FAITHFUL PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS ACT	OUT OF COMMITTEE 3/29/23

IN COMMITTEE

BD	BILL	TITLE	STATUS
LINK	HB 29	INCREASING THE SENIOR REAL PROPERTY TAX CREDIT TO $759	HOUSE EDUCATION 12/15/22. NOT WORKED IN COMMITTEE 1/11/23
LINK	HB 30	REMOVES 3 YEAR RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT FOR DISABILED VET TAX CREDIT	HOUSE APPROPRIATIONS 1/12/23
LINK	HB 31	REINSTATES SENIOR SCHOOL TAX CREDIT OF $400 AFTER 3 YEARS, $500 AFTER 10 YEARS	HOUSE EDUCATION 12/15/22. NOT WORKED IN COMMITTEE 1/11/23
LINK	HB 36	REALTY TRANSFER TAX CUT	HOUSE APPROPRIATIONS 1/27/23
LINK	HB 37	LANDLORD OBLIGATIONS AND TENANT REMEDIES	HOUSE HOUSING 12/15/22. MOTION TO RELEASE FAILED 1/17/23
LINK	HB 39	EXPANDED PROTECTION OF COMMUNITIES AND HOMES ACT	HOUSE APPROPRIATIONS 1/19/23
LINK	HB 43	ALLOWING INDEPENDENT VOTERS TO VOTE IN PARTY PRIMARIES	HOUSE ADMINISTRATION 1/5/23
LINK	HB 44	REPUBLICAN REDISTRICTING “REFORM”	HOUSE ADMINISTRATION 1/5/23.  MOTION TO RELEASE FAILED 1/24/23
LINK	HB 55(S)	HOMELESS BILL OF RIGHTS	HOUSE JUDICIARY 3/14/23
LINK	HB 56	MAKING CERTAIN LOAN REPAYMENTS NON-TAXABLE	HOUSE EDUCATION 1/19/23. NOT WORKED IN COMMITTEE 1/25/23
LINK	HB 59	RESIDENTAIL DRINKING WATER PURIFICATION SYSTEM PROGRAM	HOUSE HEALTH & HUMAN DEVELOPMENT 3/2/23
LINK	HB 60	INSURANCE COVERAGE OF BREAST EXAMINATIONS	HOUSE APPROPRIATIONS 3/8/23
LINK	HB 62	REQUIRING PROPERTY VALUE REASSESSMENT EVERY 5 YEARS	HOUSE HOUSING 3/2/23
LINK	HB 66	MAKING DELAWARE SCHOOL REPORT CARDS/PROFILES MORE ACCESSIBLE	HOUSE EDUCATION 3/2/23
LINK	HB 70	REPEAL OF DEATH PENALTY	HOUSE JUDICIARY 1/25/23
LINK	HB 74	REMOVING THE PRIEST/PENITENT TESTIMONIAL PRIVILEGE RELATING TO CHILD ABUSE/NEGLECT	HOUSE JUDICIARY 3/2/23
LINK	HB 80	REQUIRING MEDICAID COVERAGE OF DOULA SERVICES	HOUSE APPROPRIATIONS 3/16/23
LINK	HB 82	ELECTION INFORMATION NOTICE TO ALL REGISTERED VOTERS	HOUSE ADMINISTRATION 3/14/23
LINK	HB 83	ORAL HEALTH SCREENING IN KINDERGARTEN	HOUSE EDUCATION 3/14/23
LINK	HB 86	RIGHT TO COUNSEL FOR INDIGENT PARENTS IN CUSTODY CASES	HOUSE APPROPRIATIONS 3/30/23
LINK	HB 89	INCREASING THE STANDARD DEDUCTION ON YOUR PERSONAL INCOME TAXES	HOUSE APPROPRIATIONS 3/28/23
LINK	HB 90	PROVIDING INFORMATION TO UNINSURED PATIENTS AS TO ELIGIBILITY FOR MEDICAL DEBT ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS	HOUSE ECONOMIC EVERYTHNG 3/16/23
LINK	HB 91	PUNISHING TRUMPIAN TERRORIST ATTACKS ON UTILITY INFRASTRUCTURE	HOUSE PUBLIC SAFETY & HOMELAND SECURITY 3/24/23
LINK	HB 92	CHANGING LANES FOR CARS WITH HAZARD LIGHTS	HOUSE PUBLIC SAFETY & HOMELAND SECURITY 3/24/23
LINK	HB 93	REFORMING MUNCIPALITY VOTER REGISTRATION	HOUSE ADMINISTRATION 3/28/23
LINK	HB 95	PET CUSTODY IN ABUSE/DIVORCE PROCEEDINGS	HOUSE JUDICIARY 3/28/23
LINK	HB 114	RECOVERY HOMES	HOUSE APPROPRIATIONS 3/30/23
LINK	SB 3	CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO ELIMINATE THE LIMITATIONS ON ABSENTEE VOTING	SENATE EXECUTIVE 3/9/23
LINK	SB 4	CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM OF THE PROBATION SYSTEM	SENATE CORRECTIONS & PUBLIC SAFETY 3/1/23
LINK	SB 8	PROTECTING PATIENTS FROM UNFAIR MEDICAL DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES	SENATE BANKING, BUSINESS, INSURANCE, TECH. 3/16/23
LINK	SB 43	DISPLAY OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING PUBLIC AWARENESS SIGNS	SENATE FINANCE 3/8/23
LINK	SB 44	OFFICE OF NEW AMERICANS	SENATE FINANCE 3/15/23
LINK	SB 58	REMOVAL OF COPAY REQUIREMENTS FOR DELAWARE FAMILIES IN NEED	SENATE FINANCE 3/8/23
LINK	SB 59	UNIFORM STATEWIDE PURCHASE OF CHILDCARE RATE	SENATE FINANCE 3/8/23
LINK	SB 66	REFORMING THE PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY PLANNING COMMISSION	SENATE HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES 3/23/23
LINK	SB 67	ABUSE OF POWER ACT	SENATE JUDICIARY 3/23/23
LINK	SB 69	EXEMPTING RELIGIOUS OR SECTARIAN PRE-K CHILDCARE PROGRAMS FROM THE CHILDCARE ACT	SENATE EDUCATION 3/28/23
LINK	SB 70	PROTECTING PETS FROM DOMESTIC ABUSE	SENATE JUDICIARY 3/28/23
LINK	SB 71	IMMUNITY TO THOSE WHO REPORT ANIMAL CRUELTY	SENATE HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES 3/28/23
LINK	SB 72	TAX CREDIT FOR DUES PAYING UNION MEMBERS	SENATE HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES 3/28/23

PASSED BILLS

BD	BILL	TITLE	STATUS
LINK	HB 1	MARIJUANA LEGILIZATION	HOUSE PASSED 28-13.  SENATE PASSES 16-4-1.  SENT TO GOVERNOR CARNEY
LINK	HB 2	MARIJUANA REGULATION	HOUSE PASSED 27-13-1.  SENATE PASSES 15-5-1.  SENT TO GOVERNOR CARNEY.
LINK	HB 25	TAX FREE COVID RELIEF REBATE	HOUSE PASSED 37-0-4.  SENATE PASSED 20-0-1. SIGNED BY GOVERNOR CARNEY
LINK	HB 34(S)	ALLOWING PUBLIC COMMENT AT SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS	HOUSE PASSED 39-0-2.  SENATE PASSED 19-1-1. SENT TO GOVERNOR
LINK	SB 27	EXPANDING TIME TO FILE CLAIM FOR UNPAID WAGES	SENATE PASSES 20-0-1.  HOUSE PASSES 41-0.  SENT TO THE GOVERNOR.
LINK	SB 29	THE RISEDELAWARE RESPONSE ACT ON STATE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS	SENATE PASSED 17-3.  HOUSE PASSED 35-5-1. SIGNED BY GOVERNOR CARNEY
LINK	SB 35	MINI BOND BILL- COMMUNITY WORKFORCE AGREEMENTS	SENATE PASSES 15-6.  HOUSE PASSES 25-15-1. SIGNED BY GOVERNOR CARNEY
LINK	HB 49	INCREASING UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS	HOUSE PASSED 39-0-2  SENATE PASSES 16-4-1.  SIGNED BY GOVERNOR CARNEY

DEFEATED BILLS

BD	BILL	TITLE	STATUS
LINK	HB 42	LIMITING SCHOOL TAX RATE AFTER TAX REASSESSMENT	TABLED IN COMMITTEE
LINK	HB 67	ANOTHER REALTY TRANSFER TAX EXCEPTION	TABLED IN COMMITTEE
LINK	HB 79	CRIMES FOR WHICH CHILDREN UNDER 12 CAN BE ARRESTED AND DETAINED FOR	TABLED IN COMMITTEE

The chart above lists all the legislation of interest during this session. We will update it every Friday during the session. We do not care about license plates. Resolutions honoring or approving of something generally do not make this chart. What we do follow are bills of a progressive or liberal interest from a policy perspective, or conversely, bills that the fascist Republican Party wants to advance to take away your rights.

A link to the specific legislation is provided if you move your mouse over the Bill Number.   A link to the Blue Delaware post that covers the bill is provided on the far left.  In the second column on the right, we will provide the bill’s current status and whether or not it has passed a chamber of the General Assembly. 

The chart is divided into several groups:

1. Passed One House – These are the bills that are likely to see action in the last two weeks.
2. Out of Committee – Some of these bills might get passed through the House and Senate over the last two weeks if they get on consent lists.
3. Still in Committee – Time is running out for these bills. Most of these will not pass.
4. Passed Bills – self explanatory.
5. Defeated Bills – same.