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SB 15

AN ACT CONCURRING IN A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE III OF THE DELAWARE CONSTITUTION RELATING TO MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNOR'S CABINET.

153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) Introduced by Tim Dukes and 11 co-sponsors

Delaware proposes constitutional amendment modifying Governor's Cabinet membership requirements; passes both chambers with bipartisan support, awaiting voter ratification.

Passed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 VACANT
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Bill Summary · SB 15

Legislative bill overview

SB 15 proposes an amendment to Delaware's Constitution that modifies requirements or procedures related to members of the Governor's Cabinet. The bill has passed both chambers of the legislature with overwhelming majorities, indicating bipartisan support for this constitutional change.

Why is this important

Constitutional amendments represent fundamental changes to how state government operates and typically require voter approval in addition to legislative passage. This amendment will affect how the Governor staffs the executive branch and may impact the confirmation process, composition, or powers of Cabinet members going forward.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of public detail: The bill summary doesn't specify what the amendment actually changes about Cabinet membership, making it difficult to assess whether it expands or restricts gubernatorial power
  • Constitutional threshold: Constitutional amendments typically require voter ratification; the legislative passage here is only the first step, and public debate may emerge during any statewide referendum
  • Partisan implications: Changes to Cabinet structure could affect how much power concentrates in the Governor's office versus the legislature, with different political impacts depending on the specific modification

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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