DE SR22

Encourages Delaware Senate leadership to consider implementing nonpartisan seating arrangements in the Senate Chamber for future General Assemblies.

Current seating is designated by Senate leadership under Senate Rules, Rule 14, Assignment and Control of Legislative Space.

Cites examples from other states using alternative seating methods: Oregon, Iowa, and Nebraska use seniority-based seating; New Hampshire and Vermont use district number assignments; Arizona allows members to choose freely.

Notes that other state chambers prioritize seating accommodations for members with physical impairments and former members of the opposite chamber.

Proposes that nonpartisan seating would promote bipartisan collaboration and present a unified appearance to visitors and livestream viewers rather than reflecting partisan separation.