HB 245 Summary

• Changes "commissioner of elections" to "state election commissioner" and removes "administrative" from director titles throughout Title 15 election code.

• Permits registered voters who have moved to update their voter registration on election day at either their original or new polling place, with procedures set by the state election commissioner.

• Increases ballot access threshold from 5/100 to 10/100 of registered voters and requires minor parties to nominate candidates at party conventions with nominating resolutions delivered to election officials by August 15.

• Streamlines election procedures by allowing ballot design flexibility when insufficient columns exist, eliminating outdated notice requirements, and authorizing directors to correct motor voter registration errors.

• Aligns absentee ballot voting reasons in general elections with Delaware Constitution provisions regarding business, occupation, illness, disability, and caregiving responsibilities.