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Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
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June 28, 2023 | DE | HB 94 | Establishes New Speeding Cameras Across the State | Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 6) |
Jan. 17, 2023 | DE | HB 35 | Establishes a Comprehensive Motor Vehicle Noise and Abatement Program | Bill Passed - House (39 - 1) |
June 30, 2015 | DE | SB 59 | Authorizes an Undocumented Immigrant to Apply For and Obtain Valid Driving Privileges | Bill Passed - House (22 - 15) |
June 30, 2011 | DE | HB 95 | Motorcycle Helmet Requirement | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (28 - 11) |
June 23, 2011 | DE | HB 95 | Motorcycle Helmet Requirement | Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 5) |
June 8, 2006 | DE | HB 191 | Young Drivers Time Restrictions | Bill Failed - House (10 - 26) |
April 4, 2006 | DE | HB 37 | Bans Open Containers of Alcoholic Beverages in Motor Vehicles | Bill Passed - House (22 - 12) |
March 28, 2006 | DE | HB 37 | Bans Open Containers of Alcoholic Beverages in Motor Vehicles | Bill Failed - House (24 - 13) |
Date | No. | Title | Outcome |
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6/28 | HB 94 | Establishes New Speeding Cameras Across the State | Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 6) |
1/17 | HB 35 | Establishes a Comprehensive Motor Vehicle Noise and Abatement Program | Bill Passed - House (39 - 1) |
6/30 | SB 59 | Authorizes an Undocumented Immigrant to Apply For and Obtain Valid Driving Privileges | Bill Passed - House (22 - 15) |
6/30 | HB 95 | Motorcycle Helmet Requirement | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (28 - 11) |
6/23 | HB 95 | Motorcycle Helmet Requirement | Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 5) |
6/08 | HB 191 | Young Drivers Time Restrictions | Bill Failed - House (10 - 26) |
4/04 | HB 37 | Bans Open Containers of Alcoholic Beverages in Motor Vehicles | Bill Passed - House (22 - 12) |
3/28 | HB 37 | Bans Open Containers of Alcoholic Beverages in Motor Vehicles | Bill Failed - House (24 - 13) |