HB448

An Act To Amend Title 15 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Campaign Expenditures.

Final Passage·7/1/26
Draft Text

Delaware HB448 amends campaign expenditure laws to include security expenses and child care costs as authorized expenditures for political committees.

Delaware HB448 amends Title 15 of the Delaware Code to expand the authorized campaign expenditures for political committees. It includes security expenses related to ensuring the safety of the candidate and reasonable and necessary expenses for the care of the candidate's child or children incurred in connection with campaign activities. The bill also mandates that the Commissioner of Elections promulgate rules to implement these changes, ensuring security expenses are reported in sufficient detail.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · 14–6 · Jul 1
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Signature or veto

Sponsors

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11
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

14 Yea

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6 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Jun 25

11:00 AM

Elections & Government Affairs

Jun 18

11:30 AM

Elections & Government Affairs

History

Jul 1

Senate

Passed By Senate. Votes: 14 YES 6 NO 1 ABSENT

Jun 25

Senate

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

Jun 11

House

Passed By House. Votes: 25 YES 8 NO 6 NOT VOTING 2 ABSENT