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DE SB26

Bill

Status

Engrossed

1/24/2023

Primary Sponsor

Bryant Richardson

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Origin

Senate

152nd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Concurs in a constitutional amendment proposed in the 151st General Assembly that lowers the minimum voting age in Delaware from 21 years to 18 years of age.

  • Amends Section 2 of Article V of the Delaware Constitution to change the voting age requirement from "twenty-one years" to "eighteen years or older."

  • Represents the second and final legislative step required for the amendment to become part of the Delaware Constitution, following initial adoption in the 151st General Assembly as Chapter 350 of Volume 83 of the Laws of Delaware.

  • Requires a two-thirds affirmative vote of all members elected to each house of the General Assembly for passage, as mandated by Section 1 of Article XVI of the Delaware Constitution.

Legislative Description

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

Last Action

Tabled in Committee

4/26/2023

Committee Referrals

Administration1/25/2023
Executive1/10/2023

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