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SR 9

RELATING TO THE ROLL OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SENATE.

153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) Introduced by Josue Ortega and 4 co-sponsors

Delaware Senate passes procedural resolution governing official membership roll administration with unanimous 21-0 vote.

Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
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Bill Summary · SR 9

Legislative bill overview

SR 9 is a Senate Resolution passed unanimously by Delaware's Senate that addresses procedural matters related to the official membership roll of the Senate. The resolution was introduced and passed on the same day with all 21 senators voting in favor, suggesting it addresses a technical or administrative housekeeping matter rather than substantive policy.

Why is this important

Senate resolutions governing membership rolls establish the official record of who holds legislative authority and voting power. Proper maintenance of membership records ensures transparent governance and prevents disputes over legislative legitimacy or voting eligibility.

Potential points of contention

  • Limited public information: The bill's actual language is not provided, making it impossible to assess specific procedural changes or their implications
  • Unanimous passage obscures details: While unanimous votes can indicate bipartisan agreement on technical matters, they may also indicate insufficient public scrutiny of procedural changes
  • Lack of transparency: No summary of what substantive change to the membership roll procedure was made is available in the provided information

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

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