So, what was the inexplicable reason for the House taking the day off yesterday, when there are only three days (including the day off) left in this year’s session of the General Assembly? As you might have guessed, it has to do with outgoing Speaker Pete Schwartzkopf having a temper tantrum and then trying to extort his Democratic caucus in the House and the Senate Democrats to do something they do not want to do, and that thing is allowing corporations and LLCs a vote in Seaford elections.
From my nemesis El Somanbulo at Delaware Liberal, who likely has this scenario correct:
[I] first noted the marathon break between the recess for Caucus and the time the House eventually went back into session (3:15 to 7:45) [Tuesday] evening. […] Leadership has told legislators not even to come to Dover [on Wednesday]. Joke all you want, but this is a power play by Speaker Pete and his minions. […]
And, yes, Seaford, of all things, figures into it. Pete really wants this bill, who knows why, except–it can’t be principles b/c Pete is as unprincipled as they come. Has INVISTA, the current owner of what used to be the Seaford nylon plant, offered him their Head Of Security gig? Remember, kids, the Town of Seaford has not requested that corporations be allowed to vote in municipal elections, three people, two Council members and the Mayor (who cast the tie-breaking vote after a 2-2 deadlock on Council), have made that request.
Oh, and now House leadership is floating the possibility (likelihood?) that Rethug legislators will vote en masse against the Bond Bill because they’ve chosen the Seaford Charter Change as the hill they want to die on. Really now? Time for a Senate staffer (since Pete ‘n Val have run off most of the good House staffers) to make a list of all of the projects that won’t get done in Rethug districts because of this. […]
Bottom line: The House is now at a standstill b/c Speaker Pete is having a moment. Oh, and because there are more than a handful of duplicitous D’s willing to back him no matter what. […] Which brings me to the Senate. I doubt that they’ll sit idly by here. If I’m them, any and every bill that Schwartzkopf and Longhurst want gets tabled until they re-engage. [Emphasis in the original].
I’d say that, while the House Democratic Caucus is divided on the Corporations Can Vote bill, with Speaker Pete’s minions supportive and Progressives opposed, the bill will likely pass the House with unified Republican support. But it is dead in the Senate. It won’t even get a vote there. And Senate Democrats must hold firm on that.
The Senate passed the Bond Bill yesterday, so if Republicans and the Pete Traitors wish to kill it in the House, so be it. We can pass that in January once Pete is gone from the leadership. And if Val Longhurst or anyone else hopes to be speaker, they can’t support the Seaford bill because it will cost them the race.
It is nice to see that Speaker Pete is ending his tenure as he lived: being totally corrupt and divisive. The House will not miss him and his legacy, such as it is, is forever tarnished.
Here is the Vote Tracker on yesterday’s Senate votes:
2023.Delaware.General.Assembly.Legislation.Chart_.6.28.23HOUSE AGENDA – The House will reconvene at 2:00 PM on Thursday, June 29, 2023 to consider the Main House Agenda, House Agenda II (Purple) and House Consent Agenda “I” (eye) as well as a consent calendar. The consent calendar will be released when it is brough up for consideration by the House.
Main Agenda
| Legislation | Sponsor | Title |
|---|---|---|
| HS 1 for HB 121 | D. Short | AN ACT TO AMEND THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF SEAFORD RELATING TO THE CITY’S ABILITY TO AUTHORIZE ARTIFICIAL ENTITIES, LIMITED LIABILITY CORPORATIONS’ PARTNERSHIPS AND TRUSTS TO VOTE IN MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS HELD IN SEAFORD. |
| HB 232 | Parker Selby | AN ACT TO AMEND THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF LEWES. |
| HS 1 for HB 191 | Dorsey Walker | AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 25 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE LANDLORD TENANT CODE. |
| HB 243 | Minor-Brown | AN ACT TO AMEND TITLES 16, 24, AND 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES. |
| SB 6 w/ SA 1 | Huxtable | AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 7 OF THE DELAWARE CODE AND CHAPTER 108, VOLUME 62 OF THE LAWS OF DELAWARE, AS AMENDED BY CHAPTER 99, VOLUME 72 OF THE LAWS OF DELAWARE, RELATING TO CLARIFYING THE WARNER GRANT TRUST AND THE JURISDICTION OF THE COURT OF CHANCERY AS ARBITER OF DISPUTES REGARDING THE WARNER GRANT TRUST LAND. |
| SB 52 | Pinkney | AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE STERILE NEEDLE AND SYRINGE EXCHANGE PROGRAM. |
| SB 66 w/ SA 1 | Buckson | AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 20 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY PLANNING COMMISSION. |
| SB 114 w/ SA 1 | Gay | AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 8 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE GENERAL CORPORATION LAW. |
| HB 78 w/ HA 1, HA 2 + SA 1, SA 2 | Morrison | AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 21 AND TITLE 24 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO CATALYTIC CONVERTERS. |
| HB 120 w/ SA 2 | Cooke | AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 21 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO RULES OF THE ROAD. |
| HS 1 for HB 174 | S. Moore | AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO STUDENT DISCIPLINE REFERRALS. |
| HB 206 | K. Johnson | AN ACT TO AMEND TITLES 10, 11, 24, 29, AND 4 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO POLICE OFFICER STANDARDS AND TRAINING COMMISSION. |
Consent Agenda I (eye)
| Legislation | Sponsor | Title |
|---|---|---|
| HB 250 | Romer | AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 21 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES. |
| SB 81 | Townsend | AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 10 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO WRONGFUL DEATH ACTIONS. |
| SB 131 | Gay | AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 6, CHAPTER 73 OF THE DELAWARE CODE TO HARMONIZE WITH FEDERAL LAW, MODERNIZE, AND CLARIFY CERTAIN PROVISIONS. |
| SB 155 | Hoffner | AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 21 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES. |
| SB 157 | Gay | AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 6 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE. |
| SB 167 | Pinkney | AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 10 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO CONFIDENTIAL COMMUNICATIONS INVOLVING FIRST RESPONDERS, CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES, OR THEIR FAMILIES. |
| SB 168 | Huxtable | AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 24 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO VETERINARY MEDICINE. |
| SJR 1 w/ SA 1 | Buckson | DIRECTING THE DEPARTMENT OF SERVICES FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH & THEIR FAMILIES TO EXPLORE PARTICIPATING IN THE FEDERAL IV-E GUARDIANSHIP ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. |
Agenda II (Purple)
| Legislation | Sponsor | Title |
|---|---|---|
| SS 1 for SB 7 | Hansen | AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE STATE ENERGY OFFICE. |
| SS 2 for SB 8 w/ SA 1 | Mantzavinos | AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 6 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO MEDICAL DEBT. |
| SB 9 w/ SA 1 | S. McBride | AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO LEAD-BASED PAINT. |
| SB 67 | S. McBride | AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 11 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO MISCONDUCT BY PUBLIC OFFICIALS. |
| SS 1 for SB 80 | S. McBride | AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO IMMIGRATION STATUS REQUIREMENTS FOR PROFESSIONAL LICENSES. |
| SS 1 for SB 87 | Huxtable | AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 30 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE REALTY TRANSFER TAX. |
| SB 92 | Walsh | AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 19 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS ACT. |
| SB 128 | S. McBride | AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 11 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE. |
| SB 145 w/ SA 1 | Sturgeon | AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 19 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO DAMAGES FOR EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION. |
| SB 158 | Gay | AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 11 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO ADDRESS CONFIDENTIALITY. |
| SB 160 | Walsh | A BOND AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ACT OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE AND CERTAIN OF ITS AUTHORITIES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2024; AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF THE STATE; APPROPRIATING FUNDS FROM THE TRANSPORTATION TRUST FUND; AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF REVENUE BONDS OF THE DELAWARE TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY; APPROPRIATING SPECIAL FUNDS OF THE DELAWARE TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY; APPROPRIATING GENERAL FUNDS OF THE STATE; REPROGRAMMING CERTAIN FUNDS OF THE STATE; SPECIFYING CERTAIN PROCEDURES, CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONS FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF SUCH FUNDS; AND AMENDING CERTAIN STATUTORY PROVISIONS. |
| SB 165 w/ SA 1, SA 2 | Poore | AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 24 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO PHARMACY. |
| SB 177 | Lockman | AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 31 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE WILMINGTON HOUSING AUTHORITY. |
| SB 184 | Gay | AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 18 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO USE OF CERTAIN FACTORS IN UNDERWRITING PRIVATE INSURANCE. |
SENATE AGENDA – The Senate will reconvene on Thursday, June 29, 2023, at 2:00 P.M.
| Legislation | Sponsor | Title |
|---|---|---|
| SS 1 for SB 82 | Walsh | AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO IMPROVING COMMUNICATION ASSISTANCE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY AND DISABILITIES. |
| HB 229 | Chukwuocha | AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE REDDING CONSORTIUM FOR EDUCATIONAL EQUITY. |
| HB 138 | K. Williams | AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO TEACHER APPRENTICESHIPS. |
| HB 188 w/ HA 1 | S. Moore | AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE PUBLIC EDUCATION EQUITY OMBUDSPERSON PROGRAM AND THE EDUCATION EQUITY COUNCIL. |
| HB 80 | Minor-Brown | AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 31 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO COVERAGE OF DOULA SERVICES. |
| HB 186 w/ HA 1 | Romer | AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 11 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO INDIVIDUALS REQUIRED TO REGISTER AS SEX OFFENDERS FOR ACTS COMMITTED WHEN THEY WERE CHILDREN. |
| HS 1 for HB 73 | Osienski | AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 19 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO CIVIL ACTIONS TO RECOVER OVERPAID UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS. |
| HB 176 | Osienski | AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 19 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION DEADLINES. |
| HB 184 w/ HA 1 | Romer | AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 19 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO DISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT. |
| HB 236 | Osienski | AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 19 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO EMPLOYER ASSESSMENTS. |
| HB 153 | Schwartzkopf | AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 15 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS AND EXPEDITURES. |
| HB 82 | Griffith | AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 15 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO COMMUNICATION OF ELECTION INFORMATION. |
| HB 85 w/ HA 1 | Bolden | AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 21 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES. |
| HB 151 w/ HA 1 | Morrison | AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 10 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO PROTECTION FROM ABUSE PROCEEDINGS. |
| HB 207 | Parker Selby | AN ACT TO AMEND THE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF MILTON. |
| HB 227 w/ HA 2 | Lambert | AN ACT TO AMEND TITLES 16 AND 24 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO LEAD POISONING PREVENTION. |
| HB 158 | Baumbach | AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE CASH MANAGEMENT POLICY BOARD. |
| HB 219 | Bush | AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 30 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO TAX CREDITS FOR CREATION OF EMPLOYMENT AND QUALIFIED INVESTMENT IN BUSINESS FACILITIES. |
| HB 4 w/ HA 2 | Longhurst | AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR SCHOOL TRAUMA. |
| HB 177 w/ HA 1 | Heffernan | AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO COMPASSIONATE LEAVE |
| HB 65 | Heffernan | AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO BEREAVEMENT LEAVE. |
| HB 185 | Heffernan | AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO HEALTH CARE INSURANCE AND ELIMINATION OF THE STATE SHARE WAITING PERIOD. |
| HB 154 w/ HA 1, HA 4 | Griffith | AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 6 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO PERSONAL DATA PRIVACY AND CONSUMER PROTECTION. |
| HB 181 | K. Williams | AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 31 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR CHILD-SERVING ENTITIES AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS. |
| HB 228 | Bush | AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 18 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO INSURANCE RATE FILINGS. |
HOUSE ROLL CALL – The House was adjourned, so there were no votes.
| Chamber | Legislation | Result | Date | Vote Type | Yes | No | Not Voting | Absent | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senate | HB 118 w/ HA 1, HA 2 + SA 1 | Passed | 6/28/23 5:50 PM | SM | 18 | 0 | 0 | 3 | view |
| Senate | SA 1 to HB 118 | Passed | 6/28/23 5:45 PM | SM | 18 | 0 | 0 | 3 | view |
| Senate | HB 141 w/ HA 1 + SA 1 | Passed | 6/28/23 5:39 PM | SM | 19 | 0 | 0 | 2 | view |
| Senate | SA 1 to HB 141 | Passed | 6/28/23 5:35 PM | SM | 19 | 0 | 0 | 2 | view |
| Senate | HS 2 for HB 160 | Passed | 6/28/23 5:32 PM | 3/5 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 2 | view |
| Senate | HB 91 w/ HA 1 + SA 1 | Passed | 6/28/23 5:15 PM | SM | 19 | 0 | 0 | 2 | view |
| Senate | SA 1 to HB 91 | Passed | 6/28/23 5:13 PM | SM | 19 | 0 | 0 | 2 | view |
| Senate | HS 2 for HB 142 | Passed | 6/28/23 5:07 PM | SM | 19 | 0 | 0 | 2 | view |
| Senate | HS 1 for HB 94 | Passed | 6/28/23 4:59 PM | SM | 14 | 6 | 0 | 1 | view |
| Senate | SCR 99 | Passed | 6/28/23 4:45 PM | SM | 20 | 0 | 0 | 1 | view |
| Senate | SB 98 w/ HA 1 | Passed | 6/28/23 4:40 PM | SM | 20 | 0 | 0 | 1 | view |
| Senate | HB 105 w/ HA 1 | Passed | 6/28/23 4:40 PM | SM | 20 | 0 | 0 | 1 | view |
| Senate | HB 132 w/ HA 1 | Passed | 6/28/23 4:40 PM | SM | 20 | 0 | 0 | 1 | view |
| Senate | HB 148 | Passed | 6/28/23 4:40 PM | SM | 20 | 0 | 0 | 1 | view |
| Senate | HB 161 | Passed | 6/28/23 4:40 PM | SM | 20 | 0 | 0 | 1 | view |
| Senate | HB 169 | Passed | 6/28/23 4:40 PM | SM | 20 | 0 | 0 | 1 | view |
| Senate | HS 1 for HB 193 | Passed | 6/28/23 4:40 PM | SM | 20 | 0 | 0 | 1 | view |
| Senate | HS 1 for HB 194 | Passed | 6/28/23 4:40 PM | SM | 20 | 0 | 0 | 1 | view |
| Senate | HB 231 | Passed | 6/28/23 4:40 PM | SM | 20 | 0 | 0 | 1 | view |
| Senate | SB 160 | Passed | 6/28/23 4:35 PM | 3/4 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 1 | view |
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