Delaware Votes

Provides a "free breakfast every school day" for all public-school students in schools participating in the federal School Breakfast Program, regardless of household income.

Proposes a constitutional amendment to Article I of the Delaware Constitution to prohibit the imposition of the death penalty by adding language that explicitly bans it.

Designates June 28, 2025, as "Stonewall Uprising Remembrance Day" to recognize individuals identifying as "lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual/agender (LGBTQIA+)."

Creates the Affordable Rental Housing Program (ARHP) within the Housing Development Fund. The ARHP is modeled on the federal Section 515 program, and provides loans for very low to moderate-income families, as well as elderly and disabled individuals.

The "Ron Silverio/Heather Block End of Life Options Act" establishes a process for a terminally ill adults to obtain and self-administer "medication to end their life in a humane and dignified manner."

Would amend the Delaware Constitution to establish a "fundamental right to reproductive freedom," which entails, but is not limited to, "abortion care," "contraception," "sterilization," "infertility care," "miscarriage management," and related services.

Provides a "free breakfast and lunch every school day" for public school students who qualify, under federal guidelines, for a reduced-price meal.

Recognizes June 2024 as LGBTQ+ "Pride Month."

Would apply to Congress for the calling of a "convention of the states" under Article V of the U.S. Constitution.

Requires all health benefit plans to cover over-the-counter "emergency" contraception without a prescription.

Establishes a statewide target of "net zero" greenhouse gas emissions from "all economic sectors" by 2050, with at least a 50% reduction in emissions by 2030.

Changes Delaware's definition of "money" to include "electronic money," as provided by the Uniform Commercial Code.

Introduces the Grow Your Own Educator Program to enhance the hiring, retention, and diversity of educators in Delaware public schools.

Establishes the Racial Equity Consortium for the purposes of studying and making recommendations to address the disparities and inequities faced by persons of color in Delaware.

Establishes a fund to support economic growth and stability by providing grants, loans, or other aid to businesses and public entities that invest in constructing, renovating, or improving infrastructure for commercial or industrial sites.

Assess state equity in compensation and salary, particularly in the context of race and gender, by focusing on starting rates for initial appointment and the advanced starting salary procedure.

Requires a handgun qualified purchaser card required to purchase handguns.

Establishes an automated voter registration system at the Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV).