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SB 222

AN ACT PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE II AND ARTICLE III OF THE DELAWARE CONSTITUTION RELATING TO TERM LIMITS.

153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) Introduced by Eric Buckson and 5 co-sponsors

Delaware proposes constitutional amendments to impose legislative term limits, fundamentally altering eligibility and tenure rules for state elected officials.

Introduced and Assigned to Executive Committee in Senate
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Bill Summary · SB 222

Legislative bill overview

SB 222 proposes constitutional amendments to Articles II and III of the Delaware Constitution regarding term limits. The bill was introduced in January 2026 and has been assigned to the Senate Executive Committee for consideration. The specific provisions of the term limits proposal are not detailed in the available action record.

Why is this important

Term limit policies directly affect legislative representation, incumbency advantages, and voter choice in elections. Constitutional amendments represent fundamental changes to state governance structures and require substantial legislative majorities and public approval, making this a significant governance question for Delaware.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope and applicability – Whether term limits would apply to state representatives, senators, or both, and what the specific limits would be (4 terms, 6 terms, lifetime bans, etc.)
  • Legislative experience and continuity – Debate over whether term limits reduce institutional knowledge and seniority-based committee power, or increase fresh perspectives and reduce entrenched interests
  • Constitutional amendment threshold – Any constitutional change requires supermajority support and potential voter referendum, creating a high bar for passage that reflects deep disagreement on the underlying policy

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

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