Giving Del. Voters the Final Say in Constitutional Amendments - New Legislation
The proposal would keep a two-thirds legislative vote and require 55% voter approval before constitutional changes take effect.
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Constitutional Amendment Proposal Would Give Delaware Voters a Direct Voice
HB 440 Seeks to Shift Final Approval of Constitutional Changes From Politicians to the Ballot Box DOVER — Delaware lawmakers are considering a significant change to how the state’s constitution can be amended, one that would place more decision-making power directly in the hands of voters. House Bill 440, introduced by Rep. Kerri Evelyn Harris and Sen. Kyra Hoffner, would allow Delawareans to vote on proposed constitutional amendments after they…
Legislation Crafted in Delaware to Allow Voters to Approve Constitutional Amendments
Delaware voters would have the opportunity to directly vote on proposed amendments to the state’s constitution under new legislation filed on Thursday. House Bill 440, sponsored by Representative Kerri Evelyn Harris and Senator Kyra Hoffner, is the first leg of an amendment to the Delaware Constitution that would create a framework for the General Assembly to hold a referendum on a proposed constitutional amendment in lieu of repassage by the ne…
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