News Releases

First Leg of Constitutional Amendment Prohibiting Death Penalty Advances from Committee

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | June 26, 2025 Contact: Caroline Klinger (302) 599-9705 DOVER – Sponsored by Senator Kyra Hoffner and Representative Sean Lynn, the first leg of a constitutional amendment prohibiting the death penalty has advanced from the Senate Executive […]

Senate Passes DNREC and DelDOT Fee Packages

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | June 18, 2025 Contact: Sarah Fulton (302) 401-1114 DOVER — The Senate voted to pass two bills that update the fee structures for regulatory programs and services provided by the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and […]

Lockman’s “Eviction Shielding” Legislation Passes the Senate 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | June 12, 2025Contact: Jenna Greenlee (302) 307-2602 DOVER — As part of continued efforts to combat housing instability, the Delaware Senate unanimously passed legislation Thursday that would allow renters to shield prior evictions from public view […]

Marriage Equality Constitutional Amendment Passes Senate

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | June 10, 2025Contact: Sarah Fulton (302) 401-1114 DOVER — In celebration of Pride Month, the Delaware State Senate passed the first leg of a constitutional amendment protecting marriage equality here in the First State.  Sponsored by Sen. […]