HB 400 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 15 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO PRIMARY ELECTIONS.
Last action — Assigned to Executive 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 152nd General Assembly (2023-2024). 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment.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
This Act 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, as have the dates for notice of filing fees and background checks. 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. This Act is applicable to all primary elections after December 31, 2025.
Bill Text
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Action History
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Assigned to Executive Committee in Senate
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Passed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 NOT VOTING
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Reported Out of Committee (Administration) in House with 1 Favorable, 4 On Its Merits
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Introduced and Assigned to Administration Committee in House
Sponsors
- Stell Parker Selby · Primary
- Lyndon D. Yearick · Primary
- Kerri Evelyn Harris · Primary
- Madinah Wilson-Anton · Primary
- Daniel B. Short · Primary
- Cyndie Romer · Primary
- Russell Huxtable · Primary
- Brian Pettyjohn · Primary
- Trey Paradee · Primary
- Sherry Dorsey Walker · Primary
- Stephanie T. Bolden · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →11 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 51 not signed on
Sponsors (11)
- Stell Parker Selby
- Lyndon D. Yearick Republican
- Kerri Evelyn Harris Democratic
- Madinah Wilson-Anton Democratic
- Daniel B. Short Republican
- Cyndie Romer Democratic
- Russell Huxtable Democratic
- Brian Pettyjohn Republican
- Trey Paradee Democratic
- Sherry Dorsey Walker
- Stephanie T. Bolden Democratic
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (51)
51 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 13 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Unaffiliated | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 40 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 98% | 0% | 0% | 2% |
How each member voted (41)
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 400 do?
- This Act 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, as have the dates for notice of filing fees and background checks. 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. This Act is applicable to all primary elections after December 31, 2025.
- Who sponsors HB 400?
- HB 400 is sponsored by Stell Parker Selby, Lyndon D. Yearick (Republican), Kerri Evelyn Harris (Democratic), Madinah Wilson-Anton (Democratic), Daniel B. Short (Republican), Cyndie Romer (Democratic), Russell Huxtable (Democratic), Brian Pettyjohn (Republican), Trey Paradee (Democratic), Sherry Dorsey Walker, and Stephanie T. Bolden (Democratic).
- What is the current status of HB 400?
- This bill died with 152nd General Assembly (2023-2024). 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 400?
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