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144th General Assembly
House Bill # 503

Primary Sponsor: Valihura Additional Sponsor(s):    Sen. Sokola
CoSponsors: Reps. Maier, Longhurst, Schooley; Sens. McDowell, Bonini
Introduced on : 06/24/2008
Long Title:AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 26 OF THE DELAWARE CODE TO GRANT THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION AUTHORITY TO ENFORCE FEDERAL PIPELINE SAFETY REGULATIONS AS IT PERTAINS TO NATURAL GAS.
Synopsis:Section 814 establishes an intrastate pipeline safety program, consistent with the federal pipeline safety regulations, and grants the Commission the authority to administer the program and enforce its requirements. This amendment is necessary for the Commission to obtain federal certification under Section 60105(a), Title 49, United States Code, which will allow the Commission to maintain eligibility for federal grants relating to pipeline safety programs. Section 815 authorizes the Commission to enter into agreements with the federal Department of Transportation to participate in the oversight of interstate pipeline transportation.

Current Status: Signed   On   07/17/2008
Volume Chapter76:393
Fiscal Note:
Not Required
Date Governor acted:07/17/2008
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Committee Reports:
House Committee Report 06/25/08 F=0 M=3 U=0---->Committee Report
Voting Reports:
House vote: () Passed 6/30/08 5:00:50 PM------->Voting Record
Senate vote: () Passed 7/1/08 3:46:23 AM------->Voting Record
Actions History:
Jul 17, 2008 - Signed by Governor
Jul 01, 2008 - Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 18 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 3 ABSENT 0 VACANT
Jul 01, 2008 - Necessary rules are suspended in Senate
Jun 30, 2008 - Passed by House of Representatives. Votes: Passed 40 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT 0 VACANT
Jun 25, 2008 - Reported Out of Committee (POLICY ANALYSIS & GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY) in House with 3 On Its Merits
Jun 24, 2008 - Introduced and Assigned to Policy Analysis & Government Accountability Committee in House
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