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DE HB446
Bill
Status
6/7/2018
Primary Sponsor
Ruth Briggs King
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AI Summary
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Changes voting age requirement in Delaware Constitution from 21 to 18 years old, aligning with federal law established in the 1970s.
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Removes outdated constitutional language regarding literacy tests and English language requirements for voters, as well as provisions about military personnel stationed in the state.
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Clarifies that the General Assembly has authority to enact general laws governing absentee voting procedures, circumstances, and rules for registered voters.
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Maintains existing provisions disqualifying persons adjudged mentally incompetent or convicted of felonies from voting, with exceptions for certain offenses including murder, manslaughter, sexual offenses, and public administration crimes.
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Requires approval by two-thirds of all members elected to each house of the General Assembly to take effect as a constitutional amendment.
Legislative Description
An Act Proposing An Amendment To Article V Of The Delaware Constitution Relating To Voting, Qualifications For Voting, And Forfeiture Of Right To Vote.
Last Action
Defeated By House. Votes: 26 YES 14 NO 1 ABSENT
6/26/2018