William J. Carson
Born
1950
Contact
Email · william.carson@delaware.gov
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267
Bills sponsored
this session · 639 all-time
0
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 182 all-time
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Enacted into law
counting…
3384
Recorded votes
98%
Vote participation
voted in 98% of 3384 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
2025-26 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
98.9%
based on 649 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
1.1%
based on 649 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
98.6%
based on 649 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
639 billsCurrent session 267 bills
- HB 383 DelDOT Exempt Employees/Overtime Pay Introduced
- HB 398 Horse Racetracks/Alcohol Sales till 2:00 AM Signed
- HB 405 -HA 1 National Guard/State Income Tax/Exemption Introduced
- HS 1 for HB 412 Hunting and Trapping/License Updates Signed
- HB 412 Hunting or Trapping License/Close Loophole Introduced
- HB 413 Construction and Maint. Vehicles/Green Lights Signed
- HB 436 Town of Smyrna/Charter Change Signed
- HB 446 w/ HA 1 Agriculture/State Forestry/Code Updates Signed
- HB 221 Dept. of Ag./Pesticide Reg. Fee/Increase Signed
- HB 349 -HA 1 Disabled Veterans/School Tax Credit/Modify Introduced
- HS 1 for HB 383 DelDOT/Overtime/Position Title Signed
- HA 1 to HB 1 Introduced
- HA 1 to HS 1 for HB 1 Passed
- HA 1 to HB 2 Introduced
- HA 1 to HB 117 Passed
- HA 1 to HB 210 Passed
- HA 1 to SB 332 Passed
- HA 1 to HB 349 Introduced
- HA 1 to HB 405 Introduced
- HA 1 to HB 446 Passed
- HR 15 RECOGNIZING JUNE 14, 2025, AS "FLAG DAY". Passed
- HR 24 RECOGNIZING JUNE 14, 2026, AS "FLAG DAY". Passed
- HR 25 RECOGNIZING MAY 16, 2026, AS "ARMED FORCES DAY" IN DELAWARE. Passed
- HCR 53 RECOGNIZING MAY 17, 2025, AS "ARMED FORCES DAY". Passed
- HCR 62 HONORING THE 250TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY. Passed
Historical 372 bills
- HB 431 AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 7 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE USE AND REGULATION OF LIVE BAIT IN TIDAL AND NONTIDAL WATERS OF THE STATE. Signed
- HB 310 AN ACT TO AMEND TITLES 6, 14, AND 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE UNITED STATES SPACE FORCE. Signed
- HB 283 AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 18 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO INSURANCE. Signed
- SCR 142 OBSERVING APRIL 2024, AS THE "2024 MONTH OF THE MILITARY CHILD" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE. Died
- HB 379 AN ACT AMEND TITLE 18 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO INSURANCE PAYMENTS. Signed
- HB 293 AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 15 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO ELECTIONS. Signed
- HCR 120 HONORING THE MEN AND WOMEN OF THE NATIONAL GUARD ASSOCIATION OF DELAWARE FOR THEIR SERVICE IN ADVOCATING, ORGANIZING, TRAINING, AND EQUIPPING THE NATIONAL GUARD IN SUPPORT OF THE DEFENSE OF OUR STATE AND NATION. Died
- HB 282 AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE STATE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS COMMITTEE. Vetoed
- SB 268 AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 12 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO DECEDENTS’ ESTATES AND FIDUCIARY RELATIONS. Signed
- HB 323 AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 11 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO CRIMINAL MISCHIEF. Died
- SB 267 AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 12 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO UNCLAIMED PROPERTY. Signed
- SCR 145 RECOGNIZING APRIL 18, 2024, AS "NATIONAL LINE WORKER APPRECIATION DAY" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE. Died
- HB 372 AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 25 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE DELAWARE MANUFACTURED HOMES AND MANUFACTURED HOME COMMUNITIES ACT. Died
- HB 190 AN ACT TO AMEND TITLES 16 AND 21 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO ANIMAL POPULATION CONTROL PROGRAMS. Signed
- SCR 144 RECOGNIZING APRIL 2024 AS "CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE. Died
- SCR 177 PROCLAIMING WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12, 2024, AS "WOMEN VETERANS DAY" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE. Died
- HB 411 AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS FOR VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS. Signed
- HB 303 AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO DISABLED VETERANS' SCHOOL TAX CREDIT. Died
- HB 18 AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE MERIT SYSTEM OF PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION. Signed
- HB 14 AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 7 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO TROTLINE LICENSES. Signed
- SJR 3 DIRECTING ALL ELECTRIC UTILITIES IN DELAWARE THAT OFFER NET METERING TO SOLAR CUSTOMERS TO PARTICIPATE IN A COST-BENEFIT STUDY AND ANALYSIS OF NET METERING, INCLUDING COST BURDENS AND COST SHIFTING, TO BE UNDERTAKEN BY THE DELAWARE SUSTAINABLE ENERGY UTILITY. Signed
- SCR 151 RECOGNIZING APRIL 29, 2024, AS "WORLD WISH DAY" IN DELAWARE. Died
- SB 205 AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE STATE LOTTERY. Signed
- SCR 127 RECOGNIZING THE WEEK OF MARCH 17 THROUGH MARCH 23, 2024, AS “NATIONAL AGRICULTURE WEEK” IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE. Died
- HB 364 AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 18 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO CANCER COVERAGE. Signed
Co-sponsored
182 billsHistorical 182 bills
- HCR 53 SUPPORTING UKRAINE IN ITS WAR AGAINST THE INVASION BY THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION. Died
- SB 310 AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE GOVERNOR’S ENERGY ADVISORY COUNCIL. Signed
- HB 456 AN ACT TO AMEND THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF DOVER. Signed
- HB 375 AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE RACIAL EQUITY CONSORTIUM. Signed
- HB 387 AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE MEDICAL CARE OF POLICE DOGS INJURED IN THE LINE OF DUTY. Died
- HB 398 AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 11 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE HUMAN TRAFFICKING INTERAGENCY COORDINATING COUNCIL. Signed
- HB 264 AN ACT TO AMEND TITLES 10 AND 11 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO PROTECTIVE ORDERS FOR VICTIMS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE. Signed
- HB 303 AN ACT TO AMEND TITLES 18, 29, AND 31 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH. Signed
- SB 209 AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 2 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION AND INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR THE DELAWARE TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY, PUBLIC CARRIERS, AND TRANSPORTATION NETWORK COMPANIES. Signed
- HB 205 AN ACT TO AMEND TITLES 19 AND 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO ESTABLISHMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF THE EXPANDING ACCESS FOR RETIREMENT AND NECESSARY SAVING PROGRAM. Signed
- SB 210 AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE DELAWARE ACHIEVING A BETTER LIFE EXPERIENCE PROGRAM. Signed
- HB 360 AN ACT TO CREATE THE 2022 DELAWARE RELIEF REBATE PROGRAM. Signed
- SB 201 AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 19 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS ACT. Died
- HB 350 AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 21 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES. Signed
- SCR 64 RECOGNIZING JANUARY 9, 2022, AS "LAW ENFORCEMENT APPRECIATION DAY" IN DELAWARE. Died
- SCR 105 PROUDLY STANDING WITH THE DELAWARE STATE UNIVERSITY WOMEN’S LACROSSE TEAM AND CONDEMNING THE ACTIONS OF THE LIBERTY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE IN HINESVILLE, GEORGIA. Died
- HB 289 AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 4 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS. Signed
- HB 279 AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO CERTIFICATION OF CENTRAL SERVICE TECHNICIANS. Signed
- HB 149 AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 7 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO CONSERVATION ACCESS PASSES. Signed
- HB 100 AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO FREE PUBLIC SCHOOLS. Signed
- SCR 66 HONORING THE MEMORY AND SERVICE OF THE HONORABLE RUTH ANN MINNER, FORMER GOVERNOR OF DELAWARE. Died
- SB 189 AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 30 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO PERSONAL INCOME TAX. Signed
- HB 199 AN ACT PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE I OF THE DELAWARE CONSTITUTION RELATING TO EQUAL RIGHTS. Died
- HB 249 AN ACT TO AMEND TITLES 14 AND 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER TUITION REIMBURSEMENT. Signed
- HB 80 AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE STATE EMPLOYEES' PENSION PLAN. Signed
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 |
|
SB 322
ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO LOCAL SCHOOL TAXES.
SM |
Not Voting | 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 |
Nay | pass | June 23, 2026 |
|
SB 192
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 26 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES.
3/5 |
Yea | 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 |
Yea | 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 |
Yea | 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 |
Yea | 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 |
Yea | 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 |
Nay | 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 |