HB 30 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 15 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO PRIMARY ELECTIONS.
Last action — Assigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in Senate
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 151st General Assembly (2021-2022). It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Summary
Section 1 of this bill moves the date of primary elections for statewide office, county office, and municipal office to the fourth Tuesday in April, which is the date of the presidential primary (in presidential election years). The dates for submitting and withdrawing notification of candidacy have been adjusted accordingly. Section 2 of the bill changes the deadline for a minor political party selecting its candidate at the party’s convention. Section 3 of the bill changes the deadline for filing certificates of nomination from September 1st to April 1st. Section 4 changes the “closed” period in which a voter is not allowed to change his or her political affiliation to match the 60-day limit in 15 Del. C. § 3189 for presidential primaries.
Bill Text
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Action History
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Assigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in Senate
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Passed By House. Votes: 37 YES 4 NO
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Reported Out of Committee (Administration) in House with 1 Favorable, 2 On Its Merits
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Introduced and Assigned to Administration Committee in House
Sponsors
- Brian Pettyjohn · Primary
- Nicole Poore · Primary
- Trey Paradee · Primary
- Daniel B. Short · Primary
- Melissa Minor-Brown · Primary
- Krista Griffith · Cosponsor
- Lyndon D. Yearick · Cosponsor
- Stephanie T. Bolden · Primary
- Peter C. Schwartzkopf · Cosponsor
- Sherry Dorsey Walker · Cosponsor
- John L. Mitchell · Cosponsor
- Paul S. Baumbach · Cosponsor
- Valerie Longhurst · Cosponsor
- Sarah McBride · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →6 sponsors · 8 co-sponsors · 48 not signed on · 4 voted No
Sponsors (6)
- Brian Pettyjohn Republican
- Nicole Poore Democratic
- Trey Paradee Democratic
- Daniel B. Short Republican
- Melissa Minor-Brown Democratic
- Stephanie T. Bolden Democratic
Co-sponsors (8)
Not signed on (48)
48 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 48 →"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.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Democratic | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 37 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 90% | 10% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (41)
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 30 do?
- Section 1 of this bill moves the date of primary elections for statewide office, county office, and municipal office to the fourth Tuesday in April, which is the date of the presidential primary (in presidential election years). The dates for submitting and withdrawing notification of candidacy have been adjusted accordingly. Section 2 of the bill changes the deadline for a minor political party selecting its candidate at the party’s convention. Section 3 of the bill changes the deadline for filing certificates of nomination from September 1st to April 1st. Section 4 changes the “closed” period in which a voter is not allowed to change his or her political affiliation to match the 60-day limit in 15 Del. C. § 3189 for presidential primaries.
- Who sponsors HB 30?
- HB 30 is sponsored by Brian Pettyjohn (Republican), Nicole Poore (Democratic), Trey Paradee (Democratic), Daniel B. Short (Republican), Melissa Minor-Brown (Democratic), Krista Griffith (Democratic), Lyndon D. Yearick (Republican), Stephanie T. Bolden (Democratic), Peter C. Schwartzkopf, Sherry Dorsey Walker, John L. Mitchell, Paul S. Baumbach, Valerie Longhurst, and Sarah McBride.
- What is the current status of HB 30?
- This bill died with 151st General Assembly (2021-2022). It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track HB 30?
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