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DE SJR5

Joint Resolution

Status

Passed

9/10/2021

Primary Sponsor

Stephanie Hansen

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Origin

Senate

151st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes a one-time, 3-month Toll Violation Amnesty Program for unpaid tolls on I-95 and SR 1 from January 1, 2014 through April 30, 2020, covering violations in Delaware totaling $143.4 million with an 8.4% collection rate.

  • Requires payment of full unpaid tolls plus a tiered amnesty fee ranging from $60 for up to 10 violations to $1,110 for 651+ violations, in lieu of standard administrative fees ($25), civil penalties ($25), and fund contributions ($10-$15 per violation).

  • Program must begin within 60 days of enactment and last 3 months, with 60-day notice provided to eligible violators to accept amnesty terms; partial payments apply to toll debt but reinstate full penalties if not completed by program end.

  • Directs 12% of amnesty fees to the Volunteer Ambulance Company Fund and 17% to the Fund to Combat Violent Crimes for violations occurring after January 31, 2017.

  • Applies to both residential and commercial vehicles registered in any state; Department of Transportation authorized to implement reasonable program requirements.

Legislative Description

Creating A Toll Violation Amnesty Program.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

9/10/2021

Committee Referrals

Appropriations6/17/2021
Transportation/Land Use and Infrastructure6/11/2021
Finance6/10/2021
Transportation6/3/2021

Full Bill Text

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