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Dave Lawson
DE Senate District 15
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Issue areas
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Government Operations & Budget 67Education 47Healthcare 41Social Services & Welfare 31Criminal Justice & Policing 30Economy & Taxes 27Civil Rights & Liberties 18Labor & Employment 17Environment & Energy 16Transportation & Infrastructure 10Technology & Privacy 9Agriculture 6Veterans Affairs 5Banking & Finance 4Elections & Voting 3Housing 3Other 3Abortion & Reproductive Rights 2Gun Policy 2Defense & Military 1Immigration 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE Senate District 15 current
Delaware |
Republican | Nov 3, 2010 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (864 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
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| HCR 89 — DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2026 AS “CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION MONTH” IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE. | Yea | Jan 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 95 — DESIGNATING JANUARY AS “MUSLIM HERITAGE MONTH” AND RECOGNIZING THE HOLY MONTH OF RAMADAN AND MUSLIM RESIDENTS OF DELAWARE AS THEY OBSERVE… | Not voting | Jan 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SCR 141 — DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2026 AS “TURNER SYNDROME AWARENESS MONTH” IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE. | Yea | Jan 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 67 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE BACKGROUND CHECK CENTER. | Yea | Jan 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 86 — RECOGNIZING THE MONTH OF JANUARY 2026 AS "HUMAN TRAFFICKING AWARENESS MONTH" IN DELAWARE. | Yea | Jan 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 106 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO CELL PHONE USE IN SCHOOL. | Yea | Jan 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 82 — DIRECTING THE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CONSORTIUM TO PRODUCE A COMPREHENSIVE REPORT ON THE STATE OF PERINATAL MENTAL HEALTH IN THE STATE OF… | Yea | Jan 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SCR 139 — RECOGNIZING FEBRUARY 4, 2026, AS "USO DAY" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE. | Yea | Jan 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SCR 140 — RECOGNIZING FEBRUARY 15, 2026, AS “INTERNATIONAL ANGELMAN DAY” IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE. | Yea | Jan 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SCR 136 — DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2026, AS "EATING DISORDERS AWARENESS AND PREVENTION MONTH" IN DELAWARE. | Yea | Jan 28, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 63 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 19 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO LABOR. | Nay | Jan 28, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SCR 131 — HONORING THE LEADERSHIP AND ACHIEVEMENTS OF AFRICAN AMERICANS AND URGING THE CELEBRATION OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH. | Yea | Jan 28, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SCR 135 — PAYING TRIBUTE TO THE OUTSTANDING EFFORTS OF TOM WELCH OVER THE PAST TWO DECADES TO PRESERVE THE HISTORY OF DELAWARE REVOLUTIONARY WAR HERO… | Yea | Jan 28, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 75 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 4 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO LOCAL CONTROL OF RETAIL MARIJUANA STORES BY COUNTIES. | Nay | Jan 28, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SCR 138 — AMENDING THE DUE DATE FOR THE FINAL REPORT TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE OF COUNTERFEIT LICENCE PLATES SET FORTH IN SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO… | Yea | Jan 28, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SCR 133 — RECOGNIZING THE ROLE OF FORENSIC NURSE EXAMINERS. | Yea | Jan 28, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 230 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 9 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO SUBPOENA POWER. | Not voting | Jan 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SCR 130 — EXTENDING THE RETAIL CRIME PREVENTION TASK FORCE. | Not voting | Jan 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 228 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLES 9 AND 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO COUNTY ASSESSMENTS AND TAX COLLECTION. | Not voting | Jan 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 179 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 11 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE DELAWARE SENTENCING GUIDELINES AND ACCOUNTABILITY COMMISSION. | Nay | Jan 21, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 83 — DESIGNATING JANUARY 23, 2026, AS "MATERNAL HEALTH AWARENESS DAY" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE. | Yea | Jan 21, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SCR 129 — EXTENDING THE DELAWARE NUCLEAR ENERGY FEASIBILITY TASK FORCE. | Yea | Jan 21, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 84 — RECOGNIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF THE NURSING PROFESSION AND SUPPORTING NURSES’ RIGHTS IN DELAWARE. | Yea | Jan 21, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 85 — RECOGNIZING THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND SERVICE OF DR. JEROME R. LEWIS AND THE JEROME R. LEWIS LEGISLATIVE FELLOWS PROGRAM. | Yea | Jan 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 213 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO HOSPITAL BUDGET REVIEW. | Yea | Jan 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (357 as lead sponsor)
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HCR 99
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DESIGNATING MARCH 2026 AS WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH IN DELAWARE AND HONORING THE LEADERSHIP AND ACHIEVEMENTS OF WOMEN THROUGHOUT OUR HISTORY.
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HB 278
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AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 7 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO REGULATIONS AND PROHIBITIONS CONCERNING GAME AND FISH.
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SCR 132
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RECOGNIZING THE EASTERSEALS/CAI VOLLEYBALL CHALLENGE AND THE VOLLEYBALL AMBASSADOR, ELLICE BILOON IN THE 21ST YEAR OF DEMOCRATIC AND REPUBLICAN TEAM…
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SCR 134
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RECOGNIZING THE THETA ZETA ZETA CHAPTER OF ZETA PHI BETA SORORITY, INCORPORATED FOR ITS OUTSTANDING COMMITMENT AND SERVICE TO THE DOVER COMMUNITY.
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HB 241
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AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 9 AND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX COLLECTION.
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HB 102
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AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO TEACHERS' RETIREMENT AND DISABILITY PENSIONS.
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HCR 18
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RECOGNIZING MARCH 18, 2025, AS THE INAUGURAL “HEALTH WORKFORCE WELL-BEING DAY OF AWARENESS”.
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HB 71
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AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 RELATING TO INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETICS.
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HCR 19
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RECOGNIZING MARCH 21, 2025, AS "ROCK YOUR SOCKS FOR WORLD DOWN SYNDROME DAY".
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HCR 79
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RECOGNIZING THE CREW AND FAMILIES OF THE USS DELAWARE (SSN-791) FOR THEIR CONTINUTED DEDICATION AND SERVICE TO THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES.
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