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Date: 6/30/2014
Session: S2
Legislative Day: 41
Mr. Speaker Schwartzkopf called the House to order at 4:12 p.m. on June 30, 2014.
The Reading Clerk read the following communications into the record:
The Senate wishes to inform the House that it has passed HB 334, HB 283 w/HA 1,
HB 270 w/HA 1, HB 289 w/HA1, HB 401, HB 376, HB 366 w/HA 1 aab HA to HA 1,
HB 351, HB 344 w/HA 1 & SA 1, HB 395 & HB 339 w/SA 1 and is returning the same to the House.
The Majority Leader moved to adjourn at 4:14 p.m., thereby ending the current legislative day. The House reconvened at 4:15 p.m.

41st LEGISLATIVE DAY - 147th GENERAL ASSEMBLY - Second Session
June 30, 2014
The Chief Clerk called the roll. Representative Gray made comments.
A prayer was offered by Representative Ronald E. Gray, Thirty-eighth Representative District.
Mr. Speaker Schwartzkopf invited Tanner Hollis to lead those present in the pledge of allegiance to the American flag.
The minutes for the previous legislative day were approved as posted.
The following out-of-session prefiled legislation was introduced:
HB 423 - M. SMITH & REPRESENTATIVE CARSON & SENATOR ENNIS & SENATOR TOWNSEND; REPRESENTATIVES ATKINS, BAUMBACH,
BRIGGS KING, GRAY, HEFFERNAN, HUDSON, JAQUES, J. JOHNSON, KENTON, LONGHURST, OUTTEN, PARADEE, B. SHORT, D. SHORT, SPIEGELMAN,
D.E. WILLIAMS, WILSON; SENATOR BUSHWELLER - PUBLIC SAFETY & HOMELAND SECURITY - An Act to Amend Title 11 of the Delaware Code Relating to Fines, Costs, Penalties, and Forfeitures. (3/4 bill)
SB 220 w/SA 3 - BUSHWELLER & REPRESENTATIVE CARSON & REPRESENTATIVE SCOTT & REPRESENTATIVE VIOLA; SENATORS BONINI, ENNIS, LAWSON, PETTYJOHN, VENABLES; REPRESENTATIVES BRADY, BRIGGS KING, DUKES, GRAY, KOWALKO, OSIENSKI, PETERMAN, D. SHORT,, SMYK, SPIEGELMAN - GAMING & PARI-MUTUELS - An Act to Amend Title 29 of the Delaware Code Relating to Lotteries.
SB 224 w/SA 1 - VENABLES & REPRESENTATIVE DUKES - HOUSE ADMINISTRATION - An Act to Amend the Charter of the Town of Laurel with Regard to Increasing the Limit for Authorizing General Obligation Bonds, Certificates of Indebtedness, Notes, Bonds, or Other Obligations, Without Requiring a Public Hearing and a Special Election. (2/3 bill)
SB 231 - VENABLES & REPRESENTATIVE DUKES - HOUSE ADMINISTRATION - An Act to Amend Chapter 288, Volume 64, Laws of the State of Delaware, the Charter of the Town of Laurel Relating to the Alderman and Assistant Alderman (2/3 bill)
SB 261 - MCDOWELL & REPRESENTATIVE M. SMITH; SENATORS BUSHWELLER, ENNIS, PETERSON, CLOUTIER, LAWSON; REPRESENTATIVES CARSON, HEFFERNAN, J. JOHNSON, KENTON, MIRO - APPROPRIATIONS - An Act to Amend Title 29 of the Delaware Code Relating to Post-Retirement Increases to Pensioners.
SB 264 - VENABLES & REPRESENTATIVE Q. JOHNSON - CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE - An Act to Deauthorize and Reauthorize Certain Funds of the State and Specifying Certain Conditions for the Expenditure of Such Funds.
The following prefiled legislation was introduced:
HA 1 to SB 220 - D.E. WILLIAMS & REPRESENTATIVE SCHWARTZKOPF & REPRESENTATIVE LONGHURST & REPRESENTATIVE POTTER - Placed with the Bill.
HJR 17 - SCOTT & REPRESENTATIVE BAUMBACH & REPRESENTATIVE BRIGGS KING & SENATOR SOKOLA & SENATOR TOWNSEND - EDUCATION - Establishing a Task Force to Study and Make Findings Concerning Financial Literacy Education in Delaware Public Schools and Make Policy and Process Recommendations That Will Raise the Financial Literacy of Students in Delaware.
Representative M. Smith requested that she be marked present.
The Chief Clerk read the following committee report into the record:
GAMING & PARIMUTUELS: SB 220 w/SA 3 - 6M,1U.
Representative Longhurst requested and was granted privilege of the floor for herself, Representative Viola, Representative D. Short & Representative Hudson to present a House Tribute to Collin O’Mara, Secretary, Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, on the occasion of his resignation. Mr. Speaker Schwartzkopf joined the group at the floor podium. Representative Longhurst read the tribute. Mr. Speaker Schwartzkopf addressed the House. Representatives Viola, Hudson & D. Short addressed the House. Secretary O’Mara addressed the House. Representatives Brady, Kowalko, Jaques, Kenton, Miro, J. Johnson & Ramone made comments. Secretary O’Mara introduced his wife Lindsay. Representative Atkins requested that he be marked present and made comments. Representative Wilson made comments. Secretary O’Mara sang an original song. Mr. Speaker Schwartzkopf addressed Secretary O’Mara and the House.
The Reading Clerk read the following communication into the record:
LEGISLATIVE ADVISORY #38
Governor Jack A. Markell signed the following legislation on the date indicated: 6/26/2014 - HB 320 aab HA 1 & SA 1, HB 321 aab HA 1, HB 322, HB 323 &
HS 1 for HB 302 aab HA 1.
Representative Longhurst deferred to Representatives D. Short. Representative D. Short requested and was granted privilege of the floor for himself and Representative Hudson to present a House Tribute to Michael Hoffman, Minority House Attorney, on the occasion of his resignation. Representative Hudson addressed the House. Mr. Speaker Schwartzkopf made a comment and addressed the House. Representative Barbieri requested that he be marked present and made comments.
Representative Longhurst deferred to Representative D. Short. Representative D. Short requested that HCR 55 be stricken. Representative D. Short made comments.
Representative Briggs King requested personal privilege of the floor to made comments.
The House observed a moment of silence in memory of Robert Messick at the request of Representative Wilson.
Representative Longhurst moved to suspend the rules which interfere with introduction of and action on HJR 16. The motion was seconded by Representative J. Johnson and adopted by voice vote.
Representative Longhurst brought HJR 16, jointly sponsored by Senator Blevins & Representatives Hudson, Longhurst, D. Short & Viola & Senators Henry, Lavelle, McBride, Simpson Longhurst, Viola, D. Short, Heffernan, Hudson, Jaques, Mitchell, Outten & Wilson & Senators McBride, Henry, Simpson & Lavelle, before the House for consideration.
HJR 16 - DEDICATING AND ALLOWING AN AREA ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE LEGISLATIVE MALL TO BE USED FOR THE PLACEMENT OF A DELAWARE FIRE SERVICE MEMORIAL.
Representative Longhurst made comments.
The roll call on HJR 16 was taken and revealed:
YES: 40.
ABSENT: Representative Mulrooney - 1.
Therefore, having received a constitutional majority, HJR 16 was sent to the Senate for concurrence.
Representative Mitchell made comments regarding HJR 16. Mr. Speaker Schwartzkopf addressed the House regarding HJR 16.
The Chief Clerk read the following committee report into the record:
APPROPRIATIONS: SB 261 - 4F,2M.
Mr. Speaker Schwartzkopf made an announcement.
The Majority Leader moved to recess for caucus at 4:57 p.m.
The House reconvened at 7:45 p.m.
Representative Longhurst deferred to Representative Scott.
Representative Scott brought SB 254, jointly sponsored by Senator Townsend & Senator Sokola & Representative K. Williams & Senators Blevins, Bushweller, Hall-Long, Poore & Venables & Representatives Baumbach, Heffernan, Keeley, Miro & Osienski, before the House for consideration.
SB 254 - AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE COMMITTEE TO ADVANCE EDUCATOR COMPENSATION AND CAREERS AND DEVELOP AN ALTERNATIVE COMPENSATION STRUCTURE AND CAREER PATHWAY FOR EDUCATORS IN DELAWARE.
Representative Scott made comments. Representative Scott moved to place SB 254 on the Speaker's Table. The motion was seconded by Representative J. Johnson and adopted by voice vote.
Representative Longhurst deferred to Representative Barbieri.
Representative Barbieri brought SB 246 w/SA 1, jointly sponsored by Senator Hall-Long & Senators Blevins, Bushweller, Hocker, Sokola & Townsend & Representatives Briggs King, Gray, Heffernan, Q. Johnson, Mitchell, Mulrooney, Paradee, B. Short, D.E. Williams & Wilson, before the House for consideration.
SB 246 - AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO EMERGENCY MEDICATION IN SCHOOLS.
Representatives Barbieri & Smyk made comments.
The roll call on SB 246 w/SA 1 was taken and revealed:
YES: 39.
NOT VOTING: Representative Bolden - 1.
ABSENT: Representative Miro - 1.
Therefore, having received a constitutional majority, SB 246 w/SA 1 was returned to the Senate.
Mr. Speaker Schwartzkopf welcomed former Representative Dennis P. Williams and current Mayor of Wilmington to the House Chamber. Representative M. Smith made comments.
Representative Longhurst deferred to Representative Barbieri.
Representative Barbieri brought SB 212 w/SA 1 & SA 2, jointly sponsored by Senator Hall-Long & Senator Bonini & Senators Blevins, Peterson, Townsend, Poore & Cloutier & Representatives Baumbach, Bolden, Heffernan & Kowalko, before the House for consideration.
SB 212 - AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 19 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO PREGNANCY AND EMPLOYMENT.
Representative Barbieri made comments.
The roll call on SB 212 w/SA 1 & SA 2 was taken and revealed:
YES: 41.
Therefore, having received a constitutional majority, SB 212 w/SA 1 & SA 2 was returned to the Senate.
Representative Brady requested and was granted personal privilege of the floor to introduce a guest.
The Reading Clerk read the following communications into the record:
The Senate wishes to inform the House that it has passed HB 388 w/HA 1 & SA 1,
HB 379 w/HA 1, HB 389, HB 269, HB 294 w/HA 1 aab HA 1 to HA 1, HB 315 w/SA 1 &
SA 2 and is returning the same to the House.
Representative Longhurst deferred to Representative Barbieri.
Representative Barbieri brought SB 211, jointly sponsored by Senator Hall-Long & Senator Sokola & Representatives Jaques, Q. Johnson, Kowalko & Wilson, before the House for consideration.
SB 211 - AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANTS.
Representative Barbieri made comments.
The roll call on SB 211 was taken and revealed:
YES: 41.
Therefore, having received a constitutional majority, SB 211 was returned to the Senate.
Representative Longhurst deferred to Representative M. Smith.
Representative M. Smith brought SB 185, jointly sponsored by Senator Townsend & Senator Henry & Senator Poore & Senator Peterson & Representative Heffernan & Representative Q. Johnson & Representative Longhurst & Senators Blevins& Sokola & Representatives Baumbach, Jaques, J. Johnson, Mitchell & Paradee, before the House for consideration.
SB 185 - AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 19 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES EMPLOYMENT PROTECTIONS ACT.
Representative M. Smith made comments.
The roll call on SB 185 was taken and revealed:
YES: 25.
NO: Representatives Atkins, Briggs King, Dukes, Gray, Hudson, Kenton, Miro, Outten, Peterman, Ramone, D. Short, Smyk, Spiegelman, Wilson & Schwartzkopf - 15.
NOT VOTING: Representative Blakey - 1.
Therefore, having received a constitutional majority, SB 185 was returned to the Senate.
Representative Longhurst deferred to Representative J. Johnson.
Representative J. Johnson moved to suspend the rules which interfere with action on
SB 174. The motion was seconded by Representative Jaques and adopted by voice vote.
Representative J. Johnson brought SB 174, jointly sponsored by Senator Ennis & Representative Smyk & Senators Bushweller & Lopez & Representatives Brady, Carson, Dukes, Heffernan, Miro, Mitchell, Spiegelman & Wilson, before the House for consideration.
SB 174 - AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 11 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO PRISON CONTRABAND.
Representative J. Johnson made comments. Mr. Speaker Schwartzkopf welcomed Commissioner Coupe to the House Chamber. Representative Briggs King made comments.
The roll call on SB 174 was taken and revealed:
YES: 39.
ABSENT: Representatives Longhurst & Scott - 2.
Therefore, having received a constitutional majority, SB 174 was returned to the Senate.
Representative Viola deferred to Representative Jaques.
Representative Jaques brought SB 206 w/SA 1, jointly sponsored by Senator Townsend & Senators Bushweller, Ennis, Henry, Poore & Sokola & Representatives Bolden, Brady, Paradee & M. Smith & cosponsored by Representatives Blakey, Briggs King, Dukes, Gray, Kenton, Miro, Outten, Peterman, Ramone, Smyk Spiegelman & Wilson, before the House for consideration.
SB 206 - AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 6 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO PROTECTING MILITARY SERVICEMEMBERS FROM ABUSIVE PRACTICES.
Representatives Jaques & Ramone made comments.
The roll call on SB 206 w/SA 1 was taken and revealed:
YES: 41.
Therefore, having received a constitutional majority, SB 206 w/SA 1 was returned to the Senate.
Representative Longhurst deferred to Representative Brady.
Representative Brady brought SB 127 w/SA 1, jointly sponsored by Senator Poore & Senators Lopez, Pettyjohn, Sokola & Townsend & Representatives Bennett, Bolden, Outten, Peterman before the House for consideration.
SB 127 - AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 11 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE BOARD OF PAROLE.
Representative Brady made comments.
The roll call on SB 127 w/SA 1 was taken and revealed:
YES: 41.
Therefore, having received a constitutional majority, SB 127 w/SA 1 was returned to the Senate.
The Majority Leader moved to recess for caucus at 8:21 p.m.
The House reconvened at 9:48 p.m.
The Reading Clerk read the following communications into the record:
The Senate wishes to inform the House that it has passed SB 240 and requests the concurrence of the House and the Senate has passed HB 268 w/HA 2, HB 361 w/HA 1 &
HB 331 w/HA 2 and is returning the same to the House. The Senate has passed SCR 66 and requests the concurrence of the House and the Senate has passed HS 1 w/HA 1 for HB 212,
HB 382 & HB 292 and is returning the same to the House. The Senate wishes to inform the House that it has passed HB 358 w/HA 1, HS 1 w/HA 1, HA 2 for HB 310, HB 280, HB 308 w/HA 1, HA 2, HA 3, HA 4 & SA 1 & HB 340 and is returning the same to the House.
Representative Longhurst deferred to Representative Scott.
Representative Scott moved to lift SB 254 from the Speaker's Table. The motion was seconded by Representative J. Johnson and adopted by voice vote.
Representative Scott brought SB 254, jointly sponsored by Senator Townsend & Senator Sokola, & Representative K. Williams & Senators Blevins, Bushweller, Hall-Long, Poore & Venables & Representatives Baumbach, Heffernan, Keeley, Miro & Osienski, before the House for consideration.
SB 254 - AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE COMMITTEE TO ADVANCE EDUCATOR COMPENSATION AND CAREERS AND DEVELOP AN ALTERNATIVE COMPENSATION STRUCTURE AND CAREER PATHWAY FOR EDUCATORS IN DELAWARE.
Representative Spiegelman introduced and brought HA 1 to SB 254 before the House for consideration. Representatives Spiegelman & Scott made comments. HA 1 was adopted by voice vote. Representative Scott made comments.
The roll call on SB 254 w/HA 1 was taken and revealed:
YES: 40.
ABSENT: Representative Walker - 1.
Therefore, having received a constitutional majority, SB 254 w/HA 1 was returned to the Senate.
Representative Longhurst deferred to Representative Carson.
Representative Carson brought HB 315 w/SA 1 & SA 2, jointly sponsored by Representative M. Smith & Senator Ennis & Senator Townsend & Representatives Atkins, Baumbach, Briggs King, Gray, Heffernan, Hudson, Jaques, J. Johnson, Kenton, Longhurst, Outten, Paradee, B. Short, D. Short, Spiegelman, D.E. Williams & Wilson & Senator Bushweller, before the House for concurrence on SA 1 & SA 2.
HB 315 - AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 11 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO FINES, COSTS, PENALTIES, AND FORFEITURES. (3/4 bill)
Representative Carson made comments.
The roll call on HB 315 w/SA 1 & SA 2 was taken and revealed:
YES: 40.
ABSENT: Representative Walker - 1.
Therefore, having received a constitutional majority of at least three-fourths Members of the House, HB 315 w/SA 1 & SA 2 was sent to the Governor.
Representative Longhurst deferred to Representative Barbieri. Representative Barbieri deferred to Representative M. Smith
Representative M. Smith brought SB 181 w/SA 2, jointly sponsored by Senator Blevins & Senators Cloutier, Ennis, Hall-Long, Henry, Lopez, Sokola & Townsend & Representatives Carson, Heffernan, Hudson, Jaques, Keeley, Miro, Mulrooney & K. Williams, before the House for consideration.
SB 181 - AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE CHILD PROTECTION REGISTRY
The roll call on SB 181 w/SA 2 was taken and revealed:
YES: 40.
ABSENT: Representative Walker - 1.
Therefore, having received a constitutional majority, SB 181 w/SA 2 was returned to the Senate.
Representative Longhurst deferred to Representative Carson. Representative Carson requested that Representative Longhurst move on to the next item of business.
Representative Longhurst deferred to Representative M. Smith.
Representative M. Smith brought SB 182, jointly sponsored by Senator Blevins & Senators Bushweller, Ennis, Hall-Long, Henry, Hocker, Lopez, McBride, Peterson, Poore, Sokola & Townsend & Representatives Baumbach, Bolden, Brady, Briggs King, Carson, Heffernan, Jaques, Miro, Mitchell, Osienski, Outten, D. Short, Spiegelman & D.E. Williams, before the House for consideration.
SB 182 - AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 30 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO PERSONAL INCOME TAX.
Representative M. Smith made comments.
The roll call on SB 182 was taken and revealed:
YES: 41.
Therefore, having received a constitutional majority, SB 182 was returned to the Senate.
Representative Briggs King requested and was granted personal privilege of the floor to introduce guests.
The Reading Clerk read the following communications into the record:
The Senate wishes to inform the House that it has passed HB 345 w/HA 1 & SA 1 and is returning the same to the House.
Representative Longhurst deferred to Representative M. Smith. Representative M. Smith requested that Representative Longhurst move on to the next item of business.
Representative Longhurst deferred to Representative Heffernan.
Representative Heffernan brought SB 198, jointly sponsored by Senator McBride & Senators Hocker & Venables & Representatives Atkins, Carson, J. Johnson & Mulrooney, before the House for consideration.
SB 198 - AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 7 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE DELAWARE HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE CLEANUP ACT.
Representative Heffernan made comments.
The roll call on SB 198 was taken and revealed:
YES: 38.
NO: Representative Briggs King - 1.
NOT VOTING: Representatives Baumbach & Kowalko - 2.
Therefore, having received a constitutional majority, SB 198 was returned to the Senate.
Representative Longhurst deferred to Representative Heffernan.
Representative Heffernan brought SB 199 w/SA 1, jointly sponsored by Senator McBride & Senators Hocker & Venables & Representatives Atkins, Carson, J. Johnson & Mulrooney, before the House for consideration.
SB 199 - AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 7 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES RISK MANAGEMENT.
Representative Heffernan & D. Short made comments. Representative Heffernan requested and was granted privilege of the floor for David Small, Deputy Secretary, Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control. Representative D. Short made comments.
The roll call on SB 199 w/SA 1 was taken and revealed:
YES: 41.
Therefore, having received a constitutional majority, SB 199 w/SA 1 was returned to the Senate.
Representative Longhurst deferred to Representative Scott.
Representative Scott brought SS 1 for SB 210, jointly sponsored by Senator Sokola, before the House for consideration.
SS 1 FOR SB 210 - AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS BOARD.
Representative Scott made comments.
The roll call on SS 1 for SB 210 w/SA 1 was taken and revealed:
YES: 41.
Therefore, having received a constitutional majority, SS 1 for SB 210 w/SA 1 was returned to the Senate.
Representative Longhurst deferred to Representative Barbieri.
Representative Barbieri brought HB 388 w/HA 1 & SA 1, jointly sponsored by Senator Peterson & Senator Hall-Long & Representatives Dukes, J. Johnson, Q. Johnson, Keeley, Mulrooney, Osienski, Paradee, B. Short & D.E. Williams, & cosponsored by Representatives Heffernan & Kowako, before the House for concurrence on SA 1.
HB 388 - AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE TREATMENT OF DRUG OVERDOSE.
Representative Barbieri introduced and brought HA 2 to HB 388 before the House for consideration. Representative Barbieri made comments. HA 2 was adopted by voice vote.
Representatives Barbieri & Smyk made comments.
The roll call on HB 388 w/HA 1 & SA 1 & HA 2 was taken and revealed:
YES: 40.
NO: Representative Smyk - 1.
Therefore, having received a constitutional majority, HB 388 w/HA 1 & SA 1 & HA 2 was sent to the Senate for concurrence.
Representative Longhurst deferred to Representative Scott.
Representative Scott brought SB 218 w/SA 1, jointly sponsored by Senator Sokola & Representative K. Williams & Senator Townsend & Representatives Briggs King, Heffernan, Jaques & Paradee, before the House for consideration.
SB 218 - AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO GOOD CAUSE.
Representative Scott made comments.
The roll call on SB 218 w/SA 1 was taken and revealed:
YES: 41.
Therefore, having received a constitutional majority, SB 218 w/SA 1 was returned to the Senate.
Representative Longhurst deferred to Representative M. Smith.
Representative M. Smith brought SB 230, jointly sponsored by Senator Blevins & Senators Bushweller, Ennis, Hall-Long, Henry, Hocker & Lopez & Representatives Briggs King, Hudson, Jaques, Miro, D. Short & Viola, before the House for consideration.
SB 230 - AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE CHILD PROTECTION ACCOUNTABILITY COMMISSION.
Representative M. Smith made comments.
The roll call on SB 230 was taken and revealed:
YES: 41.
Therefore, having received a constitutional majority, SB 230 was returned to the Senate.
Mr. Speaker Schwartzkopf announced the wedding anniversary of Mr. & Mrs. Douglas VanSant. Representative Scott requested and was granted personal privilege of the floor to make comments.
Representative Longhurst deferred to Representative Walker.
Representative Walker brought SB 247 w/SA 1, jointly sponsored by Senator Hall-Long & Senator Sokola & Senators Ennis, Hocker, Lopez & Henry & Representatives Briggs King, Jaques, Mitchell, B. Short, M. Smith & Wilson, before the House for consideration.
SB 247 - AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO EDUCATOR LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, AND PREPARATION PROGRAMS.
Representative Walker made comments.
The roll call on SB 247 w/SA 1 was taken and revealed:
YES: 40.
ABSENT: Representative Walker - 1.
Therefore, having received a constitutional majority, SB 247 w/SA 1 was returned to the Senate.
Representative Longhurst deferred to Representative Heffernan.
Representative Heffernan brought SB 258 w/SA 1, jointly sponsored by Senator McBride & Senators Ennis, Hall-Long, Hocker, Lopez, Peterson & Venables & Representatives Atkins, Briggs King, Carson, Dukes, Gray, Jaques, J. Johnson, Kenton, Mulrooney, Outten, Smyk & Wilson, before the House for consideration.
SB 258 - AN ACT TO AMEND TITLES 7, 11, AND 23 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL VIOLATIONS. (2/3 bill)
Representative Heffernan made comments.
The roll call on SB 258 w/SA 1 was taken and revealed:
YES: 41.
Therefore, having received a constitutional majority of at least two-thirds Members of the House, SB 258 w/SA 1 was returned to the Senate.
Representative Atkins requested and was granted personal privilege of the floor to introduce a guest. Representative Dukes made a comment. Representative Ramone introduced a guest. Representative Scott requested and was granted personal privilege of the floor to introduce a guest. Representative Kenton requested and was granted personal privilege of the floor to introduce guests. Representative Wilson introduced a guest.
Representative Longhurst deferred to Representative Walker.
Representative Walker brought SJR 12, jointly sponsored by Senator Townsend & Senator Henry & Senators Blevins, Lavelle & Simpson & Representatives Hudson, B. Short & D. Short, before the House for consideration.
SJR 12 - CALLING FOR CONTINUED EXAMINATION OF IMPORTANT PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE DELAWARE GENERAL CORPORATION LAW RELATING TO FEE-SHIFTING BYLAWS AND OTHER ASPECTS OF CORPORATE LITIGATION.
Representative Walker made comments.
The roll call on SJR 12 was taken and revealed:
YES: 41.
Therefore, having received a constitutional majority, SJR 12 was returned to the Senate.
Representative Longhurst deferred to Representative Keeley.
Representative Keeley brought SB 260, jointly sponsored by Senator Blevins & Senators Henry, Lopez, Simpson & Sokola & Representatives Baumbach, Jaques, Miro, Mitchell, Mulrooney, Paradee, B. Short, M. Smith, & Walker, before the House for consideration.
SB 260 - AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 21 OF THE DELAWARE CODE TO ALLOW FOR PARTICIPATION IN A DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE TREATMENT PROGRAM BY DUI OFFENDERS.
Representative Keeley made comments.
The roll call on SB 260 was taken and revealed:
YES: 41.
Therefore, having received a constitutional majority, SB 260 was returned to the Senate.
Representative Longhurst deferred to Representative Barbieri.
Representative Barbieri brought SB 257 w/SA 1, jointly sponsored by Senator McDowell, before the House for consideration.
SB 257 - AN ACT TO AMEND DELAWARE LAWS RELATING TO QUALITY ASSESSMENT FEES ON NURSING FACILITIES.
Representative Barbieri made comments.
The roll call on SB 257 w/SA 1 was taken and revealed:
YES: 41.
Therefore, having received a constitutional majority, SB 257 w/SA 1 was returned to the Senate.
Representative Longhurst deferred to Representative Jaques.
Representative Jaques brought SB 244, jointly sponsored by Senator Townsend & Representative K. Williams & Senators Blevins, McDowell, Poore & Sokola & Representatives Barbieri, Bennett, Blakey, Heffernan, Kowalko, Longhurst, Osienski, Scott, B. Short &
D.E. Williams, before the House for consideration.
SB 244 - AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE DELAWARE PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL SYSTEM II ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
Representative Jaques made comments.
The roll call on SB 244 was taken and revealed:
YES: 40.
ABSENT: Representative Mulrooney - 1.
Therefore, having received a constitutional majority, SB 244 was returned to the Senate.
Representative Longhurst deferred to Representative K. Williams.
Representative K. Williams brought SB 180, jointly sponsored by Senator Blevins & Senator Peterson, before the House for consideration.
SB 180 - AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 21 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE SPEED ENFORCEMENT AND ARREST.
Representative K. Williams made comments.
The roll call on SB 180 was taken and revealed:
YES: 41.
Therefore, having received a constitutional majority, SB 180 was returned to the Senate.
Representative Longhurst deferred to Representative Scott.
Representative Scott brought SB 157, jointly sponsored by Senator Bushweller & Senators Peterson, Simpson & Pettyjohn & Representatives Baumbach, Carson, Paradee & Bennett, before the House for consideration.
SB 157 - AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO OPEN MEETINGS.
Representative Scott made comments.
The roll call on SB 157 was taken and revealed:
YES: 41.
Therefore, having received a constitutional majority, SB 157 was returned to the Senate.
Representative Scott requested and was granted personal privilege of the floor to introduce Carlton Carey, former Mayor of Dover.
Representative Longhurst deferred to Representative Osienski.
Representative Osienski brought SB 187, jointly sponsored by Senator Marshall & Senator Henry & Representative Brady & Senators Blevins, Townsend & Sokola & Representative Paradee, before the House for consideration.
SB 187 - AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 15 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS AND EXPENDITURES.
Representative Ramone & Osienski made comments.
The roll call on SB 187 was taken and revealed:
YES: 27.
NO: Representatives Briggs King, Dukes, Gray, Hudson, Kenton, Kowalko, Miro, Outten, Peterman, Ramone, D. Short, Smyk, Spiegelman & Wilson - 14.
Therefore, having received a constitutional majority, SB 187 was returned to the Senate.
Representative Longhurst brought SB 221, sponsored by Senator Lavelle & Senator Blevins & Senator McBride & Representative Schwartzkopf & Senators Bonini, Cloutier, Hocker, Lawson, Lopez, Peterson, Pettyjohn & Simpson & Representatives Baumbach, Bennett, Briggs King, B. Short, D. Short & Spiegelman, before the House for consideration.
SB 221 - AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 15 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO CAMPAIGN EXPENDITURES.
Representative Longhurst made comments.
The roll call on SB 221 was taken and revealed:
YES: 41.
Therefore, having received a constitutional majority, SB 221 was returned to the Senate.
Representative Longhurst deferred to Representative M. Smith.
Representative M. Smith brought HB 308 w/HA 1, HA 2, HA 3, HA 4 & SA 1, jointly sponsored by Senator McBride & Representatives Barbieri, Briggs King, Longhurst, Osienski, Paradee & Scott & Senator Townsend, before the House for concurrence on SA 1.
HB 308 - AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND THE CREATION OF THE OFFICE OF THE COMMON INTEREST COMMUNITY OMBUDSMAN. (3/5 bill) (F/N)
Representative M. Smith made comments. Representative Ramone announced that he will not be voting on HB 308 w/HA 1, HA 2, HA 3, HA 4 & SA 1 because of a possible conflict of interest. Representative Gray made comments.
The roll call on HB 308 w/HA 1, HA 2, HA 3, HA 4 & SA 1 was taken and revealed:
YES: 39.
NO: Representative Gray - 1.
NOT VOTING: Representative Ramone - 1.
Therefore, having received a constitutional majority of at least three-fifths Members of the House, HB 308 w/HA 1, HA 2, HA 3, HA 4 & SA 1 was sent to Governor.
Representative Gray made comments regarding HB 308 w/HA 1, HA 2, HA 3, HA 4 & SA 1.
Representative Longhurst deferred to Representative Scott.
Representative Scott brought HB 345 w/HA 1 & SA 1, jointly sponsored by Senator Townsend & Representatives Barbieri, Baumbach, Bennett, Dukes, Heffernan, J. Johnson,
Q. Johnson, Longhurst, Mitchell, Paradee, Ramone, B. Short, D. Short, M. Smith, Walker &
K. Williams & Senator Bushweller & Hudson, before the House for concurrence on SA 1.
HB 345 - AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 12 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO FIDUCIARY ACCESS TO DIGITAL ASSETS AND DIGITAL ACCOUNTS.
Representatives Briggs King & Scott made comments. Representative Baumbach announced that he will not be voting on HB 345 w/HA 1 & SA 1 because of a possible conflict of interest.
The roll call on HB 345 w/HA 1 & SA 1 was taken and revealed:
YES: 39.
NO: Representative Gray - 1.
NOT VOTING: Representative Baumbach - 1.
Therefore, having received a constitutional majority, HB 345 w/HA 1 & SA 1 was sent to the Governor.
Representative Jaques made comments regarding HB 345 w/HA 1 & SA 1.
Representative Longhurst moved to suspend the rules which interfere with action on Consent Agenda A before the House for consideration. The motion was seconded by Representative J. Johnson and adopted by voice vote.
Representative Longhurst brought Consent Agenda A, which requires a two-thirds vote, before the House.
HB 137 w/HA 2, HA 1 to HA 2 & SA 1 - BAUMBACH & SENATOR BUSHWELLER & REPRESENTATIVE PARADEE - An Act to Amend Titles 11 and 29 of the Delaware Code Relating to the State Employees' Pension Plan, the County and Municipal Employees' Pension Plan, the County and Municipal Police/Firefighter Pension Plan, the State Judiciary Pension Plan, the State Police Pension Plan, and Pensions.
HB 339 w/SA 1 - BOLDEN & REPRESENTATIVE J. JOHNSON & SENATOR HENRY & REPRESENTATIVES POTTER & D. SHORT & SENATOR PETERSON - An Act to Amend Title 24 of the Delaware Code Related to Professional Licensing.
SB 224 w/SA 1 - VENABLES & REPRESENTATIVE DUKES - An Act to Amend the Charter of the Town of Laurel with Regard to Increasing the Limit for Authorizing General Obligation Bonds, Certificates of Indebtedness, Notes, Bonds, or Other Obligations, Without Requiring a Public Hearing and a Special Election.
SB 231 - VENABLES & REPRESENTATIVE DUKES - An Act to Amend Chapter 288, Volume 64, Laws of the State of Delaware, the Charter of the Town of Laurel Relating to the Alderman and Assistant Alderman
SB 256 - ENNIS & REPRESENTATIVE J. JOHNSON - An Act to Amend Title 29 of the Delaware Code Relating to the Council on Correction.
Representative Longhurst made comments.
The roll call on Consent Agenda A was taken and revealed:
YES: 41.
Therefore, having received a constitutional majority of at least two-thirds Members of the House, HB 137 w/HA 2, HA 1 to HA 2 & SA 1 & HB 339 w/SA 1 were sent to the Governor and SB 224 w/SA 1, SB 231 & SB 256 were returned to the Senate.
Representative Longhurst deferred to Representative Mulrooney. Representative Mulrooney requested that HB 420 be stricken.
Representative Longhurst made comments and presented a gift to Mr. Speaker Schwartzkopf, who addressed the House. Representative Smyk made a comment.
The Reading Clerk read the following communications into the record:
The Senate wishes to inform the House that it has passed HB 408 w/HA 1, HB 383,
HB 314, HB 260 w/HA 2, HB 271 w/HA 1, HB 365, HCR 70, HCR 65, HCR 65, HCR 71, HCR 69 & HB 407 w/HA1 and is returning the same to the House.
The Majority Leader moved to recess to the call of the Chair at 11:28 p.m.
The House reconvened at 11:58 p.m.
The Majority Leader moved to adjourn the Second Session of the 147th General Assembly at 11:59 p.m.
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