DelawareDelaware would let officials skip newspaper notices for proposed Constitution changes
Officials could skip newspaper notices for proposed changes to Delaware’s Constitution but would have to post the full text online for at least 90 days before the next general election.
What it does
Officials could share proposed changes to Delaware’s Constitution without newspaper notices. They would have to post the full text on two state websites for at least 90 days before the next general election.
Argument forSkipping newspaper publication could save the state money when officials share proposed changes to Delaware’s Constitution.
Argument againstPeople who rely on newspapers might miss a proposed change to Delaware’s Constitution if officials no longer have to publish it there.
More detail
Officials could share proposed changes to Delaware’s Constitution without publishing them in newspapers. This applies to the full text of legislation proposing a change to Delaware’s Constitution. Officials must post the full text prominently on the Department of Elections and General Assembly websites. Each website must display the proposal for at least the 90 days before the next general election.
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- May 7Reported Out of Committee (Executive) in Senate with 4 On Its MeritsLatest
- Apr 21Assigned to Executive Committee in SenateMinor
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Lower
- Apr 21Passed By House. Votes: 37 YES 1 NO 3 ABSENTPassed House
- Apr 15Reported Out of Committee (Administration) in House with 5 On Its MeritsMinor
- Mar 11Introduced and Assigned to Administration Committee in HouseIntroduced
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