Josue O Ortega
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452
Bills sponsored
this session · 452 all-time
0
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 0 all-time
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Enacted into law
counting…
1303
Recorded votes
90%
Vote participation
voted in 90% of 1303 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
2025-26 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
98.8%
based on 591 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
1.2%
based on 591 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
89.8%
based on 591 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
452 billsCurrent session 452 bills
- HB 426 State Aid to Municipalities Street Program/Updates Signed
- HB 433 Extend Alcohol Service until 2:00 AM Introduced
- HB 455 Preservation Delaware, Inc./Special Plate Signed
- HB 337 w/ HA 1 Folic Acid/Add/Corn Masa Flour/Corn Masa Signed
- HB 229 Summary Possession/Increase Notice Introduced
- HB 266 w/ SA 1 Scooter Rental/Large Municipalities/Allow Signed
- HB 290 Puerto Rico Day/June 11 Signed
- HB 302 State Government Websites/Translation Requirements Introduced
- HA 1 to SB 27 Passed
- HA 1 to HB 337 Passed
- HCR 29 COMMEMORATING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE STATE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS COUNCIL. Passed
- HCR 66 RECOGNIZING “I AM MY SISTER’S KEEPER” FOR ITS OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE EMPOWERMENT AND ADVANCEMENT OF GIRLS AND YOUNG WOMEN IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE. Passed
- HB 161 Funeral Establishment Permit/Requirements Signed
- HB 208 Vendors/State/Eliminate Check Payments Signed
- HCR 99 DESIGNATING MARCH 2026 AS WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH IN DELAWARE AND HONORING THE LEADERSHIP AND ACHIEVEMENTS OF WOMEN THROUGHOUT OUR HISTORY. Passed
- HB 315 AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 6 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO CREDIT CARD FEES. In Committee
- HB 217 AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 25 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO KEY SURRENDER IN RESIDENTIAL LEASES. Signed
- HB 272 AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 11 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO CRIMES AGAINST PUBLIC ORDER. Passed
- HB 293 AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 11 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE VICTIMS COMPENSATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. Signed
- SB 1 AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 16, TITLE 18, TITLE 29, AND TITLE 31 OF THE DELAWARE CODE, AND CHAPTER 237, VOLUME 83 OF THE LAWS OF DELAWARE, RELATING TO PRIMARY CARE SERVICES. Passed
- HB 301 AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 15 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO ELECTIONS AND CRIMINAL OFFENSES. Passed
- SB 230 AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 9 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO SUBPOENA POWER. Signed
- HB 294 AN ACT TO AMEND TITLES 21 AND 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO A DESIGNATED PARKING SPACE FOR PREGNANT PERSONS AT STATE BUILDINGS. Signed
- HCR 117 CELEBRATING THE DIAMOND ANNIVERSARY OF THE DIVISION OF LEGISLATIVE SERVICES. Passed
- HCR 110 DESIGNATING MARCH 26, 2026, AS "EQUAL PAY DAY" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE. Passed
Voting record
Current session 50 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
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SB 100
AN ACT PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE I OF THE DELAWARE CONSTITUTION RELATING TO THE RIGHT TO MARRY.
2/3 |
Yea | pass | June 30, 2026 |
|
SJR 19
DIRECTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES TO EXPLORE SOLUTIONS RELATED TO THE STATE’S HIGH HEALTH CARE COSTS.
SM |
Yea | pass | June 30, 2026 |
|
SB 293
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO CHILD CARE LICENSES FOR YOUTH CAMPS.
SM |
Yea | pass | June 30, 2026 |
|
SB 313
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLES 16 AND 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE PROTECTION OF NONPROFIT ACUTE CARE HOSPITALS.
SM |
Yea | pass | June 25, 2026 |
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SB 322
ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO LOCAL SCHOOL TAXES.
SM |
Yea | pass | June 25, 2026 |
|
SB 168
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 4 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS.
2/3 |
Yea | pass | June 25, 2026 |
|
SB 23
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 9, TITLE 22, AND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO HOUSING SUPPLY AND HOUSING AFFORDABILITY.
2/3 |
Yea | pass | June 23, 2026 |
|
SB 192
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 26 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES.
3/5 |
Not Voting | pass | June 16, 2026 |
|
HB 332
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO KRATOM.
2/3 |
Yea | pass | June 16, 2026 |
|
HB 390
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF BIDS AND BID OPENINGS FOR ELECTRONIC BIDDING.
3/5 |
Not Voting | pass | June 16, 2026 |
|
HB 155
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE PUBLICATION OF STATE PUBLIC INTEGRITY COMMISSION REPORTS.
SM |
Yea | pass | June 16, 2026 |
|
HB 461
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO SCHOOL TAX.
SM |
Yea | pass | June 16, 2026 |
|
HCR 118
ENCOURAGING THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS TO EXPLORE THE POSSIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING A VETERAN’S CEMETERY IN KENT COUNTY, DELAWARE.
3/4 |
Yea | pass | June 11, 2026 |
|
HJR 11
DIRECTING THE JUDICIARY TO ESTABLISH A WORKING GROUP TO EXPLORE THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING A HOUSING OPPORTUNITY AND POVERTY ELIMINATION (HOPE) COURT PROGRAM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH STATE AGENCIES AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AND TO PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR STATEWIDE IMPLEMENTATION.
SM |
Yea | pass | June 09, 2026 |
|
SB 275
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 26 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE UNDERGROUND UTILITY DAMAGE PREVENTION AND SAFETY ACT.
SM |
Yea | pass | June 09, 2026 |
|
SB 217
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 24 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE COSMETOLOGY LICENSURE COMPACT.
2/3 |
Yea | pass | May 21, 2026 |
|
HB 350
AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAWS OF DELAWARE RELATING TO HOMESCHOOL STUDENT PARTICIPATION IN EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES.
SM |
Yea | pass | May 21, 2026 |
|
SB 282
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 10 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO WRONGFUL CONVICTION COMPENSATION AND SERVICES.
SM |
Yea | pass | May 19, 2026 |
|
HB 59
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 11 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO RELEASE AND PUBLICATION OF THE NAME AND PHOTOGRAPH OF INDIVIDUALS CHARGED WITH CRIMES OR DELINQUENCY.
SM |
Yea | fail | May 19, 2026 |
|
HB 217
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 25 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO KEY SURRENDER IN RESIDENTIAL LEASES.
SM |
Yea | pass | May 14, 2026 |
|
SB 239
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 26 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND NET METERING.
SM |
Not Voting | pass | May 12, 2026 |
|
HB 338
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 18 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO HEALTH CARRIER COVERAGE OF IMMUNIZATIONS AND PREVENTIVE SERVICES.
SM |
Yea | pass | May 07, 2026 |
|
HB 267
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO READING COMPETENCY.
SM |
Yea | pass | May 05, 2026 |
|
SB 248
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 19 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO WORKPLACE SAFETY PROGRAM.
SM |
Yea | pass | May 05, 2026 |
|
HB 357
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLES 10 AND 13 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE DUTY TO SUPPORT POOR PERSONS.
SM |
Yea | pass | May 05, 2026 |
|
HB 353
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 8 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE GENERAL CORPORATION LAW.
2/3 |
Yea | pass | April 21, 2026 |
|
HB 141
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLES 11 AND 24 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO FIREARMS.
2/3 |
Yea | pass | April 16, 2026 |
|
HB 151
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 11 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO DETENTION FACILITIES.
SM |
Yea | pass | April 16, 2026 |
|
HB 324
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO TATTOO PARLORS, BODY PIERCING ESTABLISHMENTS, AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING.
SM |
Yea | pass | April 16, 2026 |
|
HB 325
AN ACT TO AMEND THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATES AND PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS.
SM |
Yea | pass | April 14, 2026 |
|
HB 122
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 10 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO FAMILY COURT'S CRIMINAL JURISDICTION.
2/3 |
Not Voting | pass | March 24, 2026 |
|
HB 266
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 21 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO MOTORIZED SCOOTERS.
SM |
Yea | pass | March 17, 2026 |
|
HB 213
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 10 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO EVIDENCE AND WITNESSES.
SM |
Yea | pass | March 17, 2026 |
|
HB 277
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 21 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO SAFETY DURING TRAFFIC STOPS.
SM |
Yea | pass | March 17, 2026 |
|
SB 228
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLES 9 AND 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO COUNTY ASSESSMENTS AND TAX COLLECTION.
SM |
Yea | pass | January 29, 2026 |
|
HB 231
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO UNIFORM HEALTH DATA.
SM |
Yea | pass | January 15, 2026 |
|
HB 224
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 16 AND TITLE 24 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO REGISTRATION OF DEATH.
SM |
Yea | pass | January 15, 2026 |
|
SB 203
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 9 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO COUNTY TAX LEVY.
SM |
Yea | pass | August 12, 2025 |
|
SB 183
AN ACT TO AMEND THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF HARRINGTON RELATING TO TERM LIMITS, BANKING, BUDGET AND AUDIT DEADLINES, SUCCESSION OF AUTHORITY, AND SIGNING CHECKS.
3/4 |
Yea | pass | June 30, 2025 |
|
SB 138
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE DELAWARE HEALTH INFORMATION NETWORK.
SM |
Yea | pass | June 30, 2025 |
|
SB 107
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE INTERSTATE COMPACT FOR SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS.
SM |
Yea | pass | June 30, 2025 |
|
HB 230
AN ACT MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR CERTAIN GRANTS-IN-AID FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2026; SPECIFYING CERTAIN PROCEDURES, CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONS FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF SUCH FUNDS; AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026 APPROPRIATIONS ACT; AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026 ONE-TIME SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT; AND AMENDING CERTAIN STATUTORY PROVISIONS.
3/4 |
Yea | pass | June 30, 2025 |
|
SB 32
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 11 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO PRIVACY FOR CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS, AND PROBATION AND PAROLE OFFICERS.
SM |
Not Voting | pass | June 26, 2025 |
|
HB 220
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 10 AND TITLE 11 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE JUVENILE CIVIL CITATION PROGRAM.
SM |
Yea | pass | June 26, 2025 |
|
HB 50
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLES 7 AND 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO ENERGY ASSISTANCE.
SM |
Yea | pass | June 26, 2025 |
|
SB 151
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 25 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO SELF-SERVICE STORAGE FACILITIES.
SM |
Yea | pass | June 26, 2025 |
|
HB 166
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 11 AND TITLE 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE MATERIAL.
SM |
Yea | pass | June 25, 2025 |
|
SB 60
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 26 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND UTILITY RATES.
SM |
Yea | pass | June 25, 2025 |
|
HJR 4
ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO REDUCE DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE IN DELAWARE.
SM |
Yea | pass | June 24, 2025 |
|
HB 190
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO GRANTS-IN-AID.
SM |
Yea | pass | June 17, 2025 |