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DE HB75

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/14/2021

Primary Sponsor

David Bentz

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Origin

House of Representatives

151st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Concurs in a proposed constitutional amendment to Article V, § 4A of the Delaware Constitution regarding absentee voting
  • Removes specific limitations on when voters may cast absentee ballots (such as public service, business/occupation, sickness, disability, vacation, or religious reasons)
  • Grants the General Assembly authority to enact general laws establishing the circumstances, rules, and procedures for absentee voting
  • Amendment requires two-thirds concurrence of all members elected to each house of the 151st General Assembly to become part of the Delaware Constitution
  • Completes a constitutional amendment process that was initially proposed and adopted in the 150th General Assembly

Legislative Description

An Act Concurring In A Proposed Amendment To Article V Of The Delaware Constitution Relating To Voting.

Last Action

Laid On Table in House

6/17/2021

Committee Referrals

Administration1/14/2021

Full Bill Text

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