Delaware 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 4 R · 1 D cosponsors

HB 239 — AN ACT PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 9 OF ARTICLE II OF THE DELAWARE CONSTITUTION RELATING TO LEGISLATIVE RULES OF PROCEEDINGS.

Last action — Motion to Release Failed

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced December 18, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Prognosis

Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 6 sponsors

    6 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (4 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

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Summary

This is the First Leg Constitutional Amendment to require a three-fifths vote to suspend rules.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Motion to Release Failed

  2. Introduced and Assigned to Administration Committee in House

Sponsors

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6 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 56 not signed on

Sponsors (6)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (56)

56 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 239 do?
This is the First Leg Constitutional Amendment to require a three-fifths vote to suspend rules.
Who sponsors HB 239?
HB 239 is sponsored by Stell Parker Selby, David L. Wilson (Republican), Lyndon D. Yearick (Republican), Michael F. Smith (Republican), Franklin D. Cooke (Democratic), and Jeffrey N. Spiegelman (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 239?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced December 18, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HB 239?
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