HB206

An Act Proposing An Amendment To Article Ii And Article Iii Of The Delaware Constitution Relating To Limitations On Elected Officials Running For A Different Elected Position.

Introduced·6/5/25
Draft Text

Amends Delaware Constitution to require elected officials to resign before running for another elected position.

The bill proposes amendments to the Delaware Constitution to mandate that individuals holding elected office, excluding the Governor and Lieutenant-Governor, must resign before becoming candidates for a different elected office. This applies to all state, county, and municipal positions elected by voters. The amendments also require members of the House of Representatives and the Senate to resign their current positions before running for another elected office.

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Calendar

Jun 18, 2025

3:00 PM

Administration

History

Jun 18, 2025

House

Reported Out of Committee (Administration) in House with 1 Favorable, 4 On Its Merits

Jun 5, 2025

House

Introduced and Assigned to Administration Committee in House