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HB 88

AN ACT PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE V OF THE DELAWARE CONSTITUTION RELATING TO VOTING.

153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) Introduced by Bill Bush and 10 co-sponsors

HB 88 proposes amending Delaware's Constitution regarding voting procedures, advancing through committee but lacking detailed public information on specific voting rule changes proposed.

Defeated By House. Votes: 26 YES 14 NO 1 ABSENT
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Bill Summary · HB 88

Legislative bill overview

HB 88 proposes a constitutional amendment to Article V of the Delaware Constitution regarding voting procedures and regulations. The bill has advanced through the House Administration Committee as of April 2025. The specific substantive changes to voting rules are not detailed in the provided information, making a complete assessment difficult.

Why is this important

Constitutional amendments represent the highest level of legislative change and require voter approval, making them consequential for election administration and voting access. Voting provisions affect fundamental democratic participation rights and procedures for all Delaware residents and future elections.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope unclear without full bill text – Without seeing the amendment's specific language, it's impossible to assess whether changes expand or restrict voting access, affect voter registration procedures, or modify ballot measures
  • Constitutional amendment threshold – Any constitutional amendment requires significant legislative supermajorities and voter referendum approval, indicating substantial proposed changes warrant careful public scrutiny
  • Partisan implications – Voting rule changes historically generate partisan debate, and the bill's specific provisions would determine whether changes benefit particular voter demographics or political interests

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

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