Delaware · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 251: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 9 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE NEW CASTLE COUNTY COUNCIL.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 251 is a bill introduced in the Delaware House on December 18, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 9 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE NEW CASTLE COUNTY COUNCIL. Primary sponsor: Eric Morrison (Democratic), Laura Sturgeon (Democratic). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 28, 2026): Reported Out of Committee (Elections & Government Affairs) in House with 3 Favorable, 3 On Its Merits.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
This Act makes changes to the New Castle County Council. This Act allows the members of the Council to elect a president from among themselves. To do so, this Act increases the number of councilmanic districts from 12 to 13 following the 2030 decennial census, effective with the general election following the redistricting, and removes provisions allowing for the election of a president from the county at-large. This Act also makes changes to the procedures for filling a vacancy on the Council by removing provisions pertaining to holding a special election in the event of a vacancy in the office of the President. This Act gives the Council authority to elect a new president following a special election to fill any vacancy from among its members, and retains the already existing authority to elect a president pro tempore in the event of a vacancy. This Act also makes technical corrections to existing law to conform to the standards of the Legislative Drafting Manual.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Morrison | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Laura Sturgeon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| Frank Burns | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 21 |
| Mara Gorman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Ray Seigfried | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Dave Sokola | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Reported Out of Committee (Elections & Government Affairs) in House with 3 Favorable, 3 On Its Merits
- Introduced and Assigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in House