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DE HB105

Bill

Status

Engrossed

4/3/2014

Primary Sponsor

John Viola

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Origin

House of Representatives

147th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Allows same-day voter registration on Election Day for presidential primaries, primaries, special elections, and general elections, replacing the previous deadline of the fourth Saturday before the election

  • Voters registering at polling places on Election Day must present a current government-issued photo ID, or a utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document showing name and address dated within 60 days

  • Mail registration applications must be received (not just postmarked) by the deadline to be considered on-time

  • Eliminates the separate 10-day registration deadline that previously applied specifically to special elections

  • Departments of elections may process address or name changes to existing voter registrations up through Election Day

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 15 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Elections.

Last Action

Amendment SA 1 - Introduced and Placed With the Bill in Senate

6/3/2014

Committee Referrals

Administrative Services/Elections4/9/2014
Administration4/30/2013

Full Bill Text

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