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SCR 191

RELATING TO BILL INTRODUCTION LIMITS FOR THE 153RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) Introduced by Eric Buckson and 1 co-sponsor

SCR 191 aims to cap and regulate the number of bills members can introduce in the 153rd Delaware General Assembly to manage workload.

Defeated By Senate. Votes: 5 YES 15 NO 1 NOT VOTING
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Bill Summary · SCR 191

Overview

SCR 191 (Session 153, Delaware) is a Senate Concurrent Resolution addressing limits related to bill introduction for the 153rd General Assembly. The filed resolution, with co-sponsors Lyndon Yearick and Eric Buckson, was introduced in the Senate on May 19, 2026 and subsequently defeated in the Senate on the same day (5 Yes, 15 No, 1 Not Voting).

Purpose and intent

  • The resolution appears to establish or discuss limits on the introduction of bills within the 153rd General Assembly. While the specific text of SCR 191 is not provided here, concurrent resolutions of this nature typically aim to set procedural constraints or guidelines governing how many bills a member can introduce, or to impose thresholds or criteria for bill introductions during a legislative session.
  • Given the title, the bill’s core intent is to regulate or limit the volume or frequency of bill introductions to manage legislative workload, streamline consideration, and focus debate on prioritized measures.

Key provisions and changes (as typically associated with such SCRs)

  • Establishment of limits: Likely sets a cap on the number of bills a Senator or a member of the House may introduce during the 153rd General Assembly, or specifies conditions under which introduction limits apply.
  • Allocation or exemptions: May define how limits are allocated (e.g., per member, per session, or by topic) and identify any exemptions (e.g., joint resolutions, amendments, or specific subject matter).
  • Enforcement and penalties: Could outline procedures for enforcing limits and any penalties or consequences for exceeding them (e.g., procedural motions, disallowance of otherwise introduced measures).
  • Timelines and triggers: May specify when limits take effect, deadlines for introduction, and whether limits apply to initial introductions or include amendments and companion measures.

Note: The exact textual provisions are not provided here; the above points reflect common elements in resolutions addressing bill introduction limits.

Who would be affected

  • Members of the Delaware General Assembly (Senate and House) who introduce legislation.
  • Legislative offices and staff responsible for drafting and tracking introduced bills.
  • Committees and leadership teams that prioritize or manage legislative agendas, given the potential impact on bill flow and scheduling.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Action history indicates rapid passage of the SCR within a single day: introduction on May 19, 2026, followed by defeat on the same day in the Senate.
  • The defeat result (5 Yes, 15 No, 1 Not Voting) suggests that the measure did not gain sufficient support to advance, effectively ending consideration for the 153rd General Assembly unless reconsidered or reintroduced under different terms.
  • As a concurrent resolution, its procedural effect would be advisory or internal to the legislative process rather than creating statute-like obligations, unless codified by subsequent legislative action.

Potential impact and considerations

  • If adopted, introduction limits could reduce the number of bills considered, potentially increasing deliberation on each measure but possibly delaying minor or technical legislation.
  • Could influence strategic behavior by members and committees, prioritizing high-impact or widely supported proposals.
  • Since SCR 191 was defeated, there is currently no enacted change to bill introduction limits for the 153rd General Assembly based on this specific resolution. Future initiatives could revisit similar concepts with adjusted language or broader support.

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

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