Journal View
HouseJournal Document
Date: 4/3/2014
Session: S2
Legislative Day: 16
Mr. Speaker Schwartzkopf called the House to order at 2:05 p.m. on April 3, 2014.
AGRICULTURE: SB 160 w/SA 1 - 6F. SB 167 w/SA 1 - 5M; HB 274 - 5M; HB 275 - 5M.
REVENUE & FINANCE: HB 269 - 7F,2M.
TELECOMMUNICATION INTERNET & TECHNOLOGY: HB 288 - 1F,4M;
HB 289 - 1F,4M.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/BANKING/INSURANCE & COMMERCE:
HB 258 - 1F,6M,1U.
EDUCATION: SB 20 w/SA 1 - 10M; SB 168 - 12M; HB 263 - 1F,6M; HB 267 - 9M.
PUBLIC SAFETY & HOMELAND SECURITY: HB 273 - 11M; HB 283 - 11M;
HB 272 - 2F,7M; HB 280 - 2F,6M; HB 279 - 1F,6M.
The Reading Clerk read the following communication into the record:
The Senate wishes to inform the House that it has passed HB 233, HB 139 &
HB 158 w/HA 1 & HA 2 and is returning the same to the House.
Representative D.E. Williams requested that he be marked present for the current Legislative Day.
The Majority Leader moved to adjourn at 2:07 p.m., thereby ending the current legislative day. The House reconvened at 2:08 p.m.

16th LEGISLATIVE DAY - 147th GENERAL ASSEMBLY - Second Session
April 3, 2014
The Chief Clerk called the roll. A prayer was offered by Representative Helene M. Keeley, Third Representative
District.
Mr. Speaker Schwartzkopf led those present in the pledge of allegiance to the American flag.
The minutes of the previous legislative day were approved as posted.
The following prefiled legislation was introduced:
HA 1 to HB 228 - HUDSON & SENATOR MCDOWELL - Placed with the Bill.
HA 3 to HB 265 - SCHWARTZKOPF - Placed with the Bill.
HA 1 to HB 283 - SCHWARTZKOPF - Placed with the Bill.
HA 1 to HB 289 - PARADEE - Placed with the Bill.
The Reading Clerk read the following communications into the record:
Reminder
TO: Bernard Brady, Secretary of the Senate
Richard L. Puffer, Chief Clerk of the House
FROM: Lori Christiansen, Director of Research, Legislative Council
DATE: April 3, 2014
RE: Delaware Volunteer Firefighter Day Parking
Please make this announcement in chambers on Thursday April 3, 2014.
In preparation for the Delaware Volunteer Firefighter Day event, on Tuesday, April 8th, Legislative Avenue will be closed between North M.L.K. Boulevard and South M.L.K. Boulevard. Parking on the west side of Legislative Hall will not be available from 7:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.
Senate members who normally park on the west side of the building will have reserved parking spaces in the Credit Union parking lot.
House members who normally park on the west side of the building will have reserved parking spaces in the Archives parking lot.
MEMORANDUM
TO: Speaker Schwartzkopf
FROM: Representative Bennett
DATE: 4/3/14
RE: Absence from Session
Speaker Schwartzkopf,
I will be absent from session today due to illness.
Regards,
Andria Bennett
Mr. Speaker Schwartzkopf assigned HB 195 & HB 263 to the Appropriations Committee.
Representative Longhurst deferred to Representative Carson. Representative Carson requested and was granted privilege of the floor for himself, Representative Paradee & Representative Spiegelman to present a House Tribute to the Smyrna Eagles DIAA Division I State Wrestling Champions. Representative Walker requested that she be marked present. Kurt Howell, Head Wrestling Coach, addressed the House. Representative Carson addressed the House. Coach Howell addressed the House and introduced State Champion Kalen Wilson. Representatives Longhurst, Atkins, Miro & Carson made comments. The team members announced their names and weight classes for the record. Representative Keeley requested and was granted personal privilege of the floor to introduce a guest. Representative Kowalko requested that he be marked present. Representative Gray made comments.
Representative Longhurst deferred to Representative Blakey.
Representative Blakey introduced and brought HCR 44, jointly sponsored by Senator Bonini & Representatives Hudson, Briggs King, Kenton, Miro, Outten, Ramone, Wilson, Baumbach, Carson, Osienski & M. Smith & Senators Hall-Long & McDowell, before the House for consideration. DIAPHRAGMATIC HERNIA AWARENESS.
WHEREAS, 1 in every 2,500 pregnancies is diagnosed with a Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH); and
WHEREAS, since 2000, it is estimated that over 500,000 babies have been born with CDH; however, only 50% of those babies survived; and
WHEREAS, CDH is as common as spina bifida and cystic fibrosis; however, very few people know about it or are aware of it; and
WHEREAS, 1,600 babies are born with CDH every year in the United States; and
WHEREAS, there are many people living in Delaware who have been diagnosed with and have survived their CDH, although many families in Delaware have endured the horrible pain and grief associated with the loss of loved ones with CDH; and
WHEREAS, those with CDH often endure multiple surgeries and possible medical complications beyond their diagnosis that include heart defects, pulmonary complications, gastric and intestinal problems, developmental delays, and may require respiratory and medicinal support for years; and
WHEREAS, raising awareness of this congenital defect will help bring about acceptance and support for those suffering with it and will help advocate for urgently needed medical research and advances.
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED by the House of Representatives of the 147th General Assembly of the State of Delaware, the Senate concurring therein, that we recognize April 19th as a Day of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Awareness in Delaware.
Representative Blakey made comments.
HCR 44 was adopted by voice vote and was sent to the Senate for concurrence.
Representative Blakey introduced guests and made comments.
Representative Longhurst deferred to Representative Spiegelman.
Representative Spiegelman brought HCR 43, jointly sponsored by Senator Ennis & Representatives D. Short, Kenton, Miro, Outten, Wilson, Baumbach, Carson, Mitchell, Osienski, Paradee & K. Williams & Senators McDowell & Sokola, before the House for consideration. DELAWARE
WHEREAS, increasing awareness and donations can help spay and neuter programs lower the number of unwanted pets; and
WHEREAS, pet overpopulation is a problem in the State of Delaware; and
WHEREAS, the Delaware General Assembly joins the nation in recognizing that pets can bring joy into our lives.
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED by the House of Representatives of the 147th General Assembly of the State of Delaware, the Senate concurring therein, that we affirm the importance of adopting pets when possible.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the members of the House of Representatives and Senate that we recognize the importance of preventing unwanted pets through spaying and neutering programs.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of the House of Representatives and Senate hereby designate April 11th, 2014 as National Pet Day in Delaware.
HCR 43 was adopted by voice vote and was sent to the Senate for concurrence.
Representative Spiegelman requested and was granted privilege of the floor to address the House regarding HCR 43. Representative Jaques made comments.
Representative Baumbach requested and was granted personal privilege of the floor to make comments. Representatives Jaques & D.E. Williams made comments. Representatives
M. Smith & Mulrooney requested that they be marked present. The House reconvened at 4:26 p.m.
The Reading Clerk read the following communications into the record:
The Senate wishes to inform the House that it has passed SB 169 & SB 177 and requests the concurrence of the House.

Representative Longhurst brought HB 265, jointly sponsored by Representative Schwartzkopf & Representative Viola & Senator Blevins & Senator McBride & Senator Henry, before the House for consideration. RELATING TO VARIOUS FEES AND TAXES CHARGED BY THE SECRETARY OF STATE.
Representative Longhurst brought HA 1 to HB 265, sponsored by Representative Schwartzkopf, before the House for consideration. Representative Longhurst made comments.
HA 1 was adopted by voice vote.
Representative D. Short brought HA 2 to HB 265 before the House for consideration.
Representative D. Short made comments. Representative D. Short requested and was granted privilege of the floor for Ron Smith, Minority House Attorney. Representative D. Short made comments. Representative Longhurst requested and was granted privilege of the floor for Andy Lippstone, Legal Counsel, Office of the Governor. Representatives Longhurst, Hudson &
D. Short made comments. Representative Hudson requested and was granted privilege of the floor for Ron Smith, Minority House Attorney. Representative D. Short made comments. defeated.
Representative Mitchell requested that they be marked present during the roll call. Longhurst before the House for consideration. HA 3 was adopted by voice vote.
Representative Briggs King introduced and brought HA 4 to HB 265 before the House for consideration. Representatives Briggs King, Longhurst, Kowalko & Ramone made comments. Ramone, D. Short, Smyk, Spiegelman & Wilson - 13. defeated.
Representative Hudson requested and was granted privilege of the floor for Jeffrey W. Bullock, Secretary of State. Representatives Hudson, Ramone, D. Short & Longhurst made comments. Ramone, D. Short, Smyk, Spiegelman & Wilson - 13. the House, HB 265 w/HA 1 & HA 3 was sent to the Senate for concurrence.
Representative Longhurst brought HR 26, jointly sponsored by Representative Schwartzkopf & Representative Viola & Representative D. Short & Representative Hudson, before the House for consideration. REPRESENTATIVES OF THE 147TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE.
Representative Longhurst made comments.
HR 26 was adopted by voice vote.
Representative Longhurst deferred to Representative Viola.
Representative Viola brought HB 105, jointly sponsored by Senator Henry &Representatives Barbieri, Baumbach, J. Johnson, Keeley, Kowalko, Mitchell, Paradee, Potter, Scott & K. Williams & Senators Marshall, Peterson, Poore, Sokola & Townsend, before the House for consideration. TO ELECTIONS.
Representative Viola brought HA 1 to HB 105 before the House for consideration.
Representative Viola made comments. HA 1 was adopted by voice vote.
Representative Viola brought HA 3 to HB 105 before the House for consideration.
Representatives Viola & Hudson made comments. HA 3 was adopted by voice vote.
Representatives Viola & Briggs King made comments. Representative Viola requested and was granted privilege of the floor for Elaine Manlove, Commissioner, Department of Elections.
Representatives Briggs King, Miro, Ramone, Viola, Dukes, Hudson, Longhurst, D. Short, Gray & Kowalko made comments. Kenton, Miro, Outten, Ramone, D. Short, Smyk, Spiegelman & Wilson - 15. to the Senate for concurrence.
Representative Kowalko made comments regarding HB 105 w/HA 1 & HA 3.
The Majority Leader moved to recess to the call of the Chair at 6:20 p.m.
Go to top