Delaware
Delaware
House of Representatives LowerSenate Upper
Legislative Orientation ✓ Available
| Chamber | Question | Answer | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senate | Does your chamber offer an orientation program for new legislators at the beginning of a term? | Yes | |
| Senate | Which best describes the length of the New Member orientation program? | Multiple days | |
| Senate | Which of the following topics are covered in the orientation program (select all that apply)? | Legislative process/procedure | |
| Senate | Which of the following topics are covered in the orientation program (select all that apply)? | Legislative research and bill drafting | |
| Senate | Which of the following topics are covered in the orientation program (select all that apply)? | Role of committees/training of chairs/vice chairs | |
| Senate | Which of the following topics are covered in the orientation program (select all that apply)? | Ethics/conflicts of interest | |
| Senate | Which of the following topics are covered in the orientation program (select all that apply)? | Budget process | |
| Senate | Which of the following offices/staff sections are involved in organizing the orientation program or presenting information to legislators during the program (select all that apply)? | Clerk or Secretary's office | |
| Senate | Which of the following offices/staff sections are involved in organizing the orientation program or presenting information to legislators during the program (select all that apply)? | Drafting staff | |
| Senate | Which of the following offices/staff sections are involved in organizing the orientation program or presenting information to legislators during the program (select all that apply)? | Caucus/Delegations | |
| Senate | Which of the following offices/staff sections are involved in organizing the orientation program or presenting information to legislators during the program (select all that apply)? | Security Personnel | |
| Senate | Which of the following offices/staff sections are involved in organizing the orientation program or presenting information to legislators during the program (select all that apply)? | Accounting | |
| Senate | Which of the following offices/staff sections are involved in organizing the orientation program or presenting information to legislators during the program (select all that apply)? | Human Resources | |
| Senate | Which of the following resources or opportunities are available to your members at the orientation program (select all that apply)? | Reimbursement for travel expenses to attend orientation | |
| Senate | Which of the following resources or opportunities are available to your members at the orientation program (select all that apply)? | Individual meetings with leadership or staff | |
| Senate | Which of the following resources or opportunities are available to your members at the orientation program (select all that apply)? | Networking opportunities with other newly elected members | |
| Senate | Does your chamber permit remote participation in the orientation program? | No | |
| Senate | Does your chamber provide an orientation program for members elected in a special election? | Yes | |
| Senate | Does your chamber provide on-going training opportunities for all members throughout the legislative term? If yes, please note what topics are typically addressed. | No |
Leadership Not yet available
This topic has not yet been documented for Delaware. Survey responses will appear here as they are collected and confirmed.
Political Caucuses ✓ Available
| Chamber | Question | Answer | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| House of Representatives | Does your chamber/state have at least one active political party caucus? | Yes | |
| House of Representatives | How are political party caucuses organized in your chamber/state? | By any other method (please specify) | Informal Rules decided upon by each caucus, especially in electing caucus leadership. |
| House of Representatives | Do the caucuses have written bylaws or other binding rules or customs that govern their meetings? | No | |
| House of Representatives | Do the political party caucuses have legislative staff assigned to them? | Yes | |
| House of Representatives | What role do those caucuses play? | Select leaders or assist in organization of the chamber | |
| House of Representatives | What role do those caucuses play? | Gather and disseminate information | |
| House of Representatives | What role do those caucuses play? | Formulate policy | |
| House of Representatives | What role do those caucuses play? | Host or participate in social and community events | |
| House of Representatives | Who can attend caucus/delegation meetings? | Members only | |
| House of Representatives | Who can attend caucus/delegation meetings? | Legislative staff | |
| House of Representatives | Who can attend caucus/delegation meetings? | Invited guests | |
| House of Representatives | Does your chamber/state have other caucuses based upon interests other than political party? If yes, please specify. | Yes | Delaware General Assembly has a number of "specialty caucuses" such as the Women's Caucus, Kids Caucus, Technology Caucus, that are formed around interest areas of the members. |
| Senate | Does your chamber/state have at least one active political party caucus? | Yes | |
| Senate | How are political party caucuses organized in your chamber/state? | By legislative instrument | |
| Senate | Do the caucuses have written bylaws or other binding rules or customs that govern their meetings? | No | |
| Senate | Do the political party caucuses have legislative staff assigned to them? | Yes | |
| Senate | What role do those caucuses play? | Select leaders or assist in organization of the chamber | |
| Senate | What role do those caucuses play? | Gather and disseminate information | |
| Senate | What role do those caucuses play? | Formulate policy | |
| Senate | What role do those caucuses play? | Host or participate in social and community events | |
| Senate | Who can attend caucus/delegation meetings? | Members only | |
| Senate | Who can attend caucus/delegation meetings? | Legislative staff | |
| Senate | Does your chamber/state have other caucuses based upon interests other than political party? If yes, please specify. | Yes | There are various "subject" caucuses, that are ad hoc. Some examples are the Small Business Caucus, Sportsmen's Caucus, Women's Caucus, Caucus on Aging, etc. |
Enrolling Procedures ✓ Available
| Chamber | Question | Answer | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| House of Representatives | Is the act or chapter number assigned before enrolling? | No (no space or reference) |
Data status for Delaware
The current standing of every Delaware record in ILP. If your chamber can update or confirm any of this, contact the ILP editors via the About page.
| Topic | Chamber | Survey record | Status | Last Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolling Procedures | House of Representatives | Responded | Imported | 2026-07-19 |
| Enrolling Procedures | Senate | Did not respond | Needs Update | 2026-07-19 |
| Leadership | House of Representatives | Did not respond | Needs Update | 2026-07-19 |
| Leadership | Senate | Did not respond | Needs Update | 2026-07-19 |
| Legislative Orientation | House of Representatives | Did not respond | Needs Update | 2026-07-19 |
| Legislative Orientation | Senate | Responded | Imported | 2026-07-19 |
| Political Caucuses | House of Representatives | Responded | Imported | 2026-07-19 |
| Political Caucuses | Senate | Responded | Imported | 2026-07-19 |
No specific answers are currently flagged for update.