Delaware · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 239: AN ACT PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 9 OF ARTICLE II OF THE DELAWARE CONSTITUTION RELATING TO LEGISLATIVE RULES OF PROCEEDINGS.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 239 is a bill introduced in the Delaware House on December 18, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 9 OF ARTICLE II OF THE DELAWARE CONSTITUTION RELATING TO LEGISLATIVE RULES OF PROCEEDINGS. Primary sponsor: Jeff Spiegelman (Republican), Eric Buckson (Republican). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 18, 2026): Motion to Release Failed.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
This is the First Leg Constitutional Amendment to require a three-fifths vote to suspend rules.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Spiegelman | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 11 |
| Eric Buckson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Gerald Hocker | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| Mike Smith | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 22 |
| Dave Wilson | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 18 |
| Lyndon Yearick | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 34 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Motion to Release Failed
- Introduced and Assigned to Administration Committee in House