House Bill 85 Summary

• Proposes constitutional amendment requiring elected officers in Delaware to resign from current office before becoming candidates for another office with concurrent or overlapping terms

• Resignation must be submitted in writing at least 10 days before the officer becomes a candidate for the new office sought

• Resignation required under this section is irrevocable and cannot be withdrawn

• Vacancy created by resignation must be filled at the same general election as the office the officer is seeking, except for Lieutenant Governor vacancies

• Defines "elected officer" as any individual elected to state or political subdivision office exercising sovereign power, and "becoming a candidate" as when an individual or their party takes necessary action to qualify for nomination or election