Delaware 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) Status: Passed Senate Bipartisan · 20 D · 10 R cosponsors

SCR 3 — HONORING THE LIFE AND WORK OF DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. ON THE OCCASION OF “DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY".

Last action — Passed In House by Voice Vote

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

This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced January 15, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

High chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a high chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 74% · high confidence

  • Passed Senate

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 33 sponsors

    33 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (20 D · 10 R) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

This Senate Concurrent Resolution honors and recognizes the leadership, achievements, and sacrifices of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and urges all citizens of the First State to participate fittingly in the observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on January 20, 2025.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Passed In House by Voice Vote

  2. Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 VACANT

  3. Introduced in Senate

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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33 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 29 not signed on

Sponsors (33)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (29)

29 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

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Passed 19 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 13000
Republican 6000
Total 19000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (19)
Member Party Vote
Bryan Townsend Democratic Yea
Darius J. Brown Democratic Yea
David P. Sokola Democratic Yea
John "Jack" Walsh Democratic Yea
Kyra L. Hoffner Democratic Yea
Laura V. Sturgeon Democratic Yea
Marie Pinkney Democratic Yea
Nicole Poore Democratic Yea
Russell Huxtable Democratic Yea
S. Elizabeth Lockman Democratic Yea
Spiros Mantzavinos Democratic Yea
Stephanie L. Hansen Democratic Yea
Trey Paradee Democratic Yea
Brian Pettyjohn Republican Yea
Bryant L. Richardson Republican Yea
Dave G. Lawson Republican Yea
David L. Wilson Republican Yea
Eric Buckson Republican Yea
Gerald W. Hocker Republican Yea

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Subjects

civil-rights
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Frequently asked questions

What does SCR 3 do?
This Senate Concurrent Resolution honors and recognizes the leadership, achievements, and sacrifices of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and urges all citizens of the First State to participate fittingly in the observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on January 20, 2025.
Who sponsors SCR 3?
SCR 3 is sponsored by Stell Parker Selby, Lyndon D. Yearick (Republican), Michael F. Smith (Republican), Bryan W. Shupe (Republican), Daniel B. Short (Republican), Edward S. Osienski (Democratic), Mara Gorman (Democratic), Timothy D. Dukes (Republican), Richard G. Collins (Republican), William J. Carson (Democratic), William Bush (Democratic), John "Jack" Walsh (Democratic), Laura V. Sturgeon (Democratic), Bryant L. Richardson (Republican), Nicole Poore (Democratic), Brian Pettyjohn (Republican), Russell Huxtable (Democratic), Claire Snyder-Hall (Democratic), Melanie Ross Levin, Madinah Wilson-Anton (Democratic), Dave G. Lawson (Republican), David L. Wilson (Republican), David P. Sokola (Democratic), Trey Paradee (Democratic), Ray Seigfried (Democratic), Kerri Evelyn Harris (Democratic), Franklin D. Cooke (Democratic), Spiros Mantzavinos (Democratic), Bryan Townsend (Democratic), Marie Pinkney (Democratic), Josue O Ortega (Democratic), Darius J. Brown (Democratic), and Sarah McBride.
What is the current status of SCR 3?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced January 15, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
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