Sarah McBride in DE legislative records

On Drugs:

legislation to remove criminal and civil penalties for adult possession of marijuana. The overwhelming majority of Delaware residents support ending their state's failed prohibition on marijuana.

Spectrum News BN9 on veto message, May 24: "I do not believe that expanding the use of recreational marijuana is in the best interests of the state of Delaware," Gov. Carney said in returning the bill. "Questions about the long-term health and economic impacts of recreational marijuana use remain unresolved."

Legislative Outcome: Passed House 26-14-1 on May/5/22; passed Senate 13-7-1 on May/12/22; Sarah McBride co-sponsored and voted YES; Vetoed by Gov. Carney on May/24/22; House override fails 20-20-1 on Jun/7/22.

Source: NORML on Delaware voting record HB371 May 12, 2022

On Energy & Oil: Increase use of renewable energy to 40% by 2035

SB33: Continues increasing the required minimum percentage of electrical energy sales to Delaware end-use customers from renewable energy sources through 2035.

Green Building United summary February 17, 2021: Governor Carney signed into law SB 33, a bill modifying Delaware's existing Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard. SB 33 requires at least 40% of electrical sales to end-users in Delaware be from renewable energy sources by 2035. Of the 40% renewable energy source requirement, 10% of the supply must be from solar photovoltaics. This amends the existing bill's 25% renewable by 2025 goal with a 3.5% solar photovoltaic requirement.

Legislative Outcome: Passed Senate 13-8-0 on Jan/21/21; State Sen. Sarah McBride sponsored and voted YES; passed House 29-12-0 on Jan/28/21; signed by Governor John Carney on Feb/10/21.

Source: Green Building United on Delaware voting record SB33 Jan 21, 2021

On Gun Control: Sarah McBride Ban "ghost guns" and 3D-printed guns

HB125: Section 1 of this bill establishes the crimes of possession of an unfinished firearm frame or receiver with no serial number, possession of and manufacturing a covert or undetectable firearm, possession of and manufacturing an untraceable firearm, and manufacturing or distributing a firearm using a three-dimensional printer.

WDEL summary Oct 20, 2021: House Bill 125, addresses an increasing need to codify the illegality of untraceable firearms, especially those that are created through the use of 3D printers.

Legislative Outcome: Passed House 23-18-0 on May/20/21; passed Senate 13-8-0 on Jun/15/21; State Sen. Sarah McBride sponsored and voted YES; signed by Governor John Carney on Oct/20/21.

Source: WDEL on Delaware voting record HB125 Jun 15, 2021

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