HB 446

  • Delaware House Bill
  • 149th General Assembly (2017-2018)
  • Introduced in House Jun 07, 2018
  • House
  • Senate
  • Governor

An Act Proposing An Amendment To Article V Of The Delaware Constitution Relating To Voting, Qualifications For Voting, And Forfeiture Of Right To Vote.

Abstract

This constitutional amendment removes outdated constitutional language related to voter qualifications. The voting age has been 18 since the 1970's under federal law which superseded state law. Additionally this constitutional amendment clarifies the General Assembly's authority to enact general laws relating to voting by absentee ballot.

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Jun 26, 2018

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Jun 26, 2018

House

Amendment HA 1 to HB 446 - Defeated By House. Votes: 16 YES 24 NO 1 ABSENT

House

Defeated By House. Votes: 26 YES 14 NO 1 ABSENT

Jun 13, 2018

House

Reported Out of Committee (Administration) in House with 5 On Its Merits

  • Committee-Passage
Administration

Jun 07, 2018

House

Introduced and Assigned to Administration Committee in House

  • Introduction
  • Referral-Committee
Administration

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