DE SB255 | 2015-2016 | 148th General Assembly
Status
Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)
Status: Passed on August 1 2016 - 100% progression
Action: 2016-08-01 - Signed by Governor
Text: Latest bill text (Draft #1) [HTML]
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)
Status: Passed on August 1 2016 - 100% progression
Action: 2016-08-01 - Signed by Governor
Text: Latest bill text (Draft #1) [HTML]
Summary
In implementation of federal law, 4943 of the Election Code was amended in 2012 to allow voters who require assistance to vote by reason of blindness, disability, or inability to read or write to be given assistance by a person of the voter’s choice. However, other sections of the Code were not updated to reflect the change which could result in confusion or criminal prosecution. This bill is a housekeeping measure to conform inconsistent provisions in the Election Code.
Title
An Act To Amend Title 15 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Persons Permitted In Voting Room.
Sponsors
Roll Calls
2016-07-01 - House - House Third Reading (Y: 38 N: 0 NV: 1 Abs: 2) [PASS]
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-08-01 | Senate | Signed by Governor |
| 2016-07-01 | House | Passed by House of Representatives. Votes: Passed 38 YES 0 NO 1 NOT VOTING 2 ABSENT 0 VACANT |
| 2016-06-08 | House | Reported Out of Committee (HOUSE ADMINISTRATION) in House with 5 On Its Merits |
| 2016-06-02 | House | Introduced and Assigned to House Administration Committee in House |
| 2016-05-19 | Senate | Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 19 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 2 ABSENT 0 VACANT |
| 2016-05-11 | Senate | Reported Out of Committee (ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES/ELECTIONS) in Senate with 5 On Its Merits |
| 2016-05-05 | Senate | Assigned to Administrative Services/Elections Committee in Senate |
