HB 34

  • Delaware House Bill
  • 151st General Assembly (2021-2022)
  • Introduced in House Mar 12, 2021
  • Passed House Mar 11, 2021
  • Passed Senate Apr 27, 2021
  • Signed by Governor Jun 30, 2021

An Act To Amend The Charter Of The City Of Seaford Relating To Elections, Registration Of Voters, Appointments Of Non-Elected Officials, And Month Elected Officials Are Sworn In.

Abstract

This bill removes the option of allowing notification to the public of candidates for Mayor and City Council by posting the names of such candidates in at least five (5) public places in the City rather than having this information published in a newspaper of local and/or general circulation; incorporates City Council's decision to move the Delaware Department of Elections' voter registration system, effective for the 2022 municipal elections; incorporates the City Council's decision to continue utilizing the "Book of Registered Voters" only for non-resident property owners; conforms the titles of the City's election officials to the titles used in Chapter 75 of Title 15 of the Delaware Code entitled "Municipal Elections"; corrects the month during which the elected officials are sworn in and the Vice Mayor elected; and removes the reference to a specific meeting during which appointments of non-elected City officials and staff are made.

Bill Sponsors (2)

Votes


Apr 27, 2021

Mar 11, 2021

Actions


Jun 30, 2021

Office of the Governor

Signed by Governor

Apr 27, 2021

Senate

Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES

Mar 24, 2021

Senate

Reported Out of Committee (Elections & Government Affairs) in Senate with 2 Favorable, 4 On Its Merits

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

Mar 12, 2021

Senate

Assigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in Senate

  • Introduction
  • Referral-Committee
Elections & Government Affairs

Mar 11, 2021

House

Passed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 ABSENT

Jan 26, 2021

House

Reported Out of Committee (Administration) in House with 3 Favorable, 2 On Its Merits

  • Committee-Passage
  • Committee-Passage-Favorable
Administration

Dec 18, 2020

House

Introduced and Assigned to Administration Committee in House

  • Introduction
  • Referral-Committee
Administration

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