HB 29

  • Delaware House Bill
  • 151st General Assembly (2021-2022)
  • Introduced in House Apr 22, 2021
  • Passed House Apr 22, 2021
  • Passed Senate Jun 23, 2021
  • Signed by Governor Sep 15, 2021

An Act To Amend Title 15 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Changing Candidacy To A Different Office.

Abstract

This Act eliminates the ability of a candidate to change their candidacy to become a candidate for a different office after the deadline for notification of candidacy has passed. This Act takes effect on January 1 following its enactment into law. This Act also makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.

Bill Sponsors (9)

Votes


Jun 23, 2021

Apr 22, 2021

Actions


Sep 15, 2021

Office of the Governor

Signed by Governor

Jun 23, 2021

Senate

Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 NOT VOTING

May 13, 2021

Senate

Reported Out of Committee (Elections & Government Affairs) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits, 1 Unfavorable

  • Committee-Passage
  • Committee-Passage-Unfavorable
Elections & Government Affairs

Apr 22, 2021

Senate

Assigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in Senate

  • Introduction
  • Referral-Committee
Elections & Government Affairs

House

Passed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 ABSENT

Jan 13, 2021

House

Reported Out of Committee (Administration) in House with 4 Favorable

  • Committee-Passage
  • Committee-Passage-Favorable
Administration

Dec 11, 2020

House

Introduced and Assigned to Administration Committee in House

  • Introduction
  • Referral-Committee
Administration

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