HB 89

  • Delaware House Bill
  • 149th General Assembly (2017-2018)
  • Introduced in House Apr 04, 2017
  • Passed House Apr 04, 2017
  • Senate
  • Governor

An Act To Amend Title 15 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Primary Elections.

Abstract

Section 1 of this bill moves the date of primary elections for statewide office, county office, and municipal office to the fourth Tuesday in April, which is the date of the presidential primary (in presidential election years). The dates for submitting and withdrawing notification of candidacy have been adjusted accordingly. Section 2 of the bill changes the deadline for a minor political party selecting its candidate at the party’s convention. Section 3 of the bill changes the deadline for filing certificates of nomination from September 1st to April 1st. Section 4 changes the “closed” period in which a voter is not allowed to change his or her political affiliation to match the 60-day limit in 15 Del. C. § 3189 for presidential primaries.

Bill Sponsors (14)

Votes


Apr 04, 2017

Actions


Jun 29, 2017

Senate

Reported Out of Committee (Elections & Government Affairs) in Senate with 3 On Its Merits

  • Committee-Passage
Elections & Government Affairs

Apr 25, 2017

House

Amendment SA 1 to HB 89 - Introduced and Placed With Bill

Apr 04, 2017

House

Amendment HA 1 to HB 89 - Passed In House by Voice Vote

Senate

Assigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in Senate

  • Introduction
  • Referral-Committee
Elections & Government Affairs

House

Passed By House. Votes: 34 YES 6 NO 1 ABSENT

House

Amendment HA 1 to HB 89 - Introduced and Placed With Bill

Mar 29, 2017

House

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

  • Committee-Passage
House Administration

Mar 22, 2017

House

Introduced and Assigned to House Administration Committee in House

  • Introduction
  • Referral-Committee
House Administration

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