Delaware · Senate Bill 35 · 152nd General Assembly

Mini-Bond Bill

  1. Introduced Jan 20, 2023
  2. In committee Jan 25, 2023
  3. Passed the Senate Jan 24, 2023
  4. Passed the House Jan 26, 2023
  5. To the governor  
  6. Became law Jan 26, 2023

What it does

The legislature's own summary of the bill, or its official long title.

This Act amends the Fiscal Year 2023 Bond and Capital Improvements Act to (1) authorize the use of School Safety and Security Funds for school extracurricular activities; (2) authorize local funding to support Enhanced Minor Capital Improvements and the remediation of lead contaminated drinking water infrastructures; (3) adjust the procurement thresholds for the issuance of formal bids or RFPs; (4) authorize the…

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This Act amends the Fiscal Year 2023 Bond and Capital Improvements Act to (1) authorize the use of School Safety and Security Funds for school extracurricular activities; (2) authorize local funding to support Enhanced Minor Capital Improvements and the remediation of lead contaminated drinking water infrastructures; (3) adjust the procurement thresholds for the issuance of formal bids or RFPs; (4) authorize the Department of Transportation to use Community Transportation Funds for one-time reimbursements for various projects; (5) make changes to the Criminal Legal System Imposed Debt Study Group; (6) authorize the Department of Transportation Reprogramming Transfer; (7) authorize funding to complete the facility drainage project of Absalom Jones Performing Arts Center; (8) authorize the donation of the Division of Communications Shelter to the University of Delaware; (9) authorize the use of funding until the new Troop 6 facility is complete and available for occupancy; (10) allow New Castle County Vocational School District to proceed with construction of new athletic fields; (11) authorize the use of Irrigation System Conversion funds to reimburse a new poultry house demolition assistance program; (12) clarify the calculation of 3% limit of GF net revenue estimate for finance capital projects is applied to revenues identified in the revenue resolution for the fiscal year of the budget being adopted; (13) authorize Fort DuPont Redevelopment and Preservation Corporation to use funds for capital projects; (14) authorize Municipal Infrastructure Funds to be used for the North Bayshore Drainage Improvements; (15) authorize the Office of Management and Budget to engage in a pilot program to include Community Workforce Agreements; (16) authorize the Department of Transportation to engage in a Community Workforce Agreement for no more than two large public works projects; and (17) require a report from the Office of Management and Budget regarding State Facilities Market Pressure.

Every action

22 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.

Show the 14 earlier steps
  1. SenateIntroduced and Laid on Table in Senate
  2. SenateSuspension of Rules in Senate
  3. SenateLifted From Table in Senate
  4. SenateAmendment SA 1 to SB 35 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
  5. SenateAmendment SA 2 to SB 35 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
  6. SenateAmendment SA 2 to SB 35 - Laid On Table in Senate
  7. SenateAmendment SA 1 to SB 35 - Defeated By Senate. Votes: 6 YES 15 NO
  8. SenateAmendment SA 2 to SB 35 - Lifted From Table in Senate
  9. SenateAmendment SA 2 to SB 35 - Passed By Senate. Votes: 14 YES 7 NO
  10. SenatePassed By Senate. Votes: 15 YES 6 NO15–6 vote
  11. CommitteeAssigned to Capital Infrastructure Committee in House · House Capital Infrastructure
  12. HouseAmendment HA 3 to SB 35 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
  13. HouseAmendment HA 4 to SB 35 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
  14. HouseAmendment HA 2 to SB 35 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
  1. HouseAmendment HA 1 to SB 35 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
  2. HouseAmendment HA 1 to SB 35 - Defeated By House. Votes: 16 YES 24 NO 1 ABSENT
  3. HouseAmendment HA 2 to SB 35 - Defeated By House. Votes: 15 YES 25 NO 1 ABSENT
  4. HouseAmendment HA 3 to SB 35 - Defeated By House. Votes: 15 YES 25 NO 1 ABSENT
  5. HouseAmendment HA 4 to SB 35 - Defeated By House. Votes: 15 YES 25 NO 1 ABSENT
  6. HouseSuspension of Rules in House
  7. HousePassed By House. Votes: 25 YES 15 NO 1 ABSENT25–15 vote
  8. GovernorSigned by Governor

Roll calls

8 recorded votes: 8 on the floor, 0 in committee. Each shows how every member voted.

Passed By Senate. Votes: 15 YES 6 NO · Full Senate

Passed 15–6
Jan 24, 2023 · journal entry
Yes 15 No 6
Democrats: 15 yes, 0 no Republicans: 0 yes, 6 no
How each member voted

Yes · 15

No · 6

Amendment HA 1 to SB 35 · Full House

Failed 16–24
Jan 26, 2023 · journal entry
Yes 16 No 24 Not voting 1
Democrats: 1 yes, 24 no Republicans: 15 yes, 0 no
How each member voted

Yes · 16

No · 24

Absent · 1

Amendment HA 2 to SB 35 · Full House

Failed 15–25
Jan 26, 2023 · journal entry
Yes 15 No 25 Not voting 1
Democrats: 0 yes, 25 no Republicans: 15 yes, 0 no
How each member voted

Yes · 15

No · 25

Absent · 1

Amendment HA 3 to SB 35 · Full House

Failed 15–25
Jan 26, 2023 · journal entry
Yes 15 No 25 Not voting 1
Democrats: 0 yes, 25 no Republicans: 15 yes, 0 no
How each member voted

Yes · 15

No · 25

Absent · 1

Amendment HA 4 to SB 35 · Full House

Failed 15–25
Jan 26, 2023 · journal entry
Yes 15 No 25 Not voting 1
Democrats: 0 yes, 25 no Republicans: 15 yes, 0 no
How each member voted

Yes · 15

No · 25

Absent · 1

Passed By House. Votes: 25 YES 15 NO 1 ABSENT · Full House

Passed 25–15
Jan 26, 2023 · journal entry
Yes 25 No 15 Not voting 1
Democrats: 24 yes, 1 no Republicans: 1 yes, 14 no
How each member voted

Yes · 25

No · 15

Absent · 1

Committee and other votes

Sponsors

The member who introduced it, joined by 10 cosponsors: 6 Democrats, 4 Republicans.

All 10 cosponsors

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