Delaware · State Senator
Eric Buckson
Bills sponsored
35
Became law
13
Cosponsored
569
Roll calls voted
2,246
Voted with their party
98% of 2,094
- This session:
- 169 of 304 cosponsorships on bills led by the other party
- Absent or not voting on 80 of 1,158 roll calls
Service
Every session we hold for Eric Buckson, newest first. One page covers them all.
- 153rd General Assembly Senate, District 16 Republican
- 152nd General Assembly Senate, District 16 Republican
Committees
Seats and leadership roles, by session.
| Committee | Role | Session |
|---|---|---|
| Joint Finance | Member | 153 |
| Senate Education | Member | 153 |
| Senate Elections & Government Affairs | Member | 153 |
| Senate Environment, Energy & Transportation | Member | 153 |
| Senate Finance | Member | 153 |
| Senate Health & Social Services | Member | 153 |
| Senate Housing & Land Use | Member | 153 |
| Senate Special Property Reassessment (DISBANDED) | Member | 153 |
| Senate Veterans Affairs | Member | 153 |
| Joint Finance | Member | 152 |
| Senate Education | Member | 152 |
| Senate Elections & Government Affairs | Member | 152 |
| Senate Environment, Energy & Transportation | Member | 152 |
| Senate Finance | Member | 152 |
| Senate Health & Social Services | Member | 152 |
| Senate Housing & Land Use | Member | 152 |
| Senate Veterans Affairs | Member | 152 |
Bills they sponsored
35 bills as primary sponsor and 47 resolutions, of which 13 became law. Each number opens the full list.
| Session | Bills | Became law | Resolutions | Cosponsored |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 153rd General Assembly | 24 | 9 | 29 | 304 |
| 152nd General Assembly | 11 | 4 | 18 | 265 |
Latest activity on their bills
| Bill | Title | Where it stands | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|
| SB 329153 | Voting Procedures/Updates | Became law | Aug 17, 2026 |
| SS 1 for SB 255153 | Tinting/Motor Vehicles/w/o Practitioner's Statement | Became law | Aug 17, 2026 |
| SB 219153 | Military Pensions/Increased Exemption/State Taxation | Became law | Aug 17, 2026 |
| SJR 15153 | Dept. of Education/SAT/Reevaluate | Became law | Jul 23, 2026 |
| SB 353153 | Data Centers/Moratorium/Until Jan 31., 2027 | In committee | Jun 30, 2026 |
| SS 1 for SB 284153 | Crime/Interference with First Responder/Class A Misdemeanor | Passed one chamber | Jun 24, 2026 |
| SB 348153 | Alcohol/Private Events/Licensed Premises | In committee | Jun 18, 2026 |
| SB 284153 | Crime/Interference with First Responder/Class A Misdemeanor | Withdrawn | Jun 18, 2026 |
| SCR 218153 | DESIGNATING OCTOBER 19-25, 2026, AS "FREE SPEECH WEEK" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE. | Passed both chambers | Jun 18, 2026 |
| SCR 217153 | PROCLAIMING OCTOBER 6, 2026, AS "NATIONAL COACHES DAY" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE. | Passed both chambers | Jun 18, 2026 |
How they voted
Most recent first. 2,246 recorded votes in all: 1,980 yes, 124 no.
| Date | Bill | Question | Their vote | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2026 | HB 75 | Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENTChild Sexual Abuse/File Claims/Retroactive | Yes | Passed 20–0 |
| Jul 1, 2026 | HB 75 | Amendment SA 3 to HB 75Child Sexual Abuse/File Claims/Retroactive | No | Passed 14–6 |
| Jul 1, 2026 | HB 478 | Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENTAN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE AUDITOR OF ACCO... | Yes | Passed 20–0 |
| Jul 1, 2026 | HB 476 | Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT (2/3 required)Town of Frederica/Charter Change | Yes | Passed 20–0 |
| Jul 1, 2026 | HS 1 for HB 415 | Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT (2/3 required)Veterinarians/Duty to Report Animal Cruelty | Yes | Passed 20–0 |
| Jul 1, 2026 | HS 1 for HB 425 | Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT (2/3 required)School Counselors and Nurses/Salary Supplement | Yes | Passed 20–0 |
| Jul 1, 2026 | HS 1 for HB 412 | Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT (2/3 required)Hunting and Trapping/License Updates | Yes | Passed 20–0 |
| Jul 1, 2026 | HS 1 for HB 376 | Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT (2/3 required)Town of Millville/Charter Change | Yes | Passed 20–0 |
| Jul 1, 2026 | HB 364 | Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT (2/3 required)DE Entertainment Production Tax Credit/Create | Yes | Passed 20–0 |
| Jul 1, 2026 | HS 1 for HB 329 | Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT (2/3 required)Emergency Orders/Legislative Oversight | Yes | Passed 20–0 |
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| Date | Bill | Question | Their vote | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2026 | HB 285 | Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT (2/3 required)Athletic Trainers Compact/Create | Yes | Passed 20–0 |
| Jul 1, 2026 | SB 337 | Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 1 NO 1 ABSENT (3/4 required)Fiscal Year 2027 Grants-in-Aid Act | Yes | Passed 19–1 |
| Jul 1, 2026 | HB 500 | Passed By Senate. Votes: 17 YES 3 NO 1 ABSENT (3/4 required)FY 2027 Bond and Capital Improvements Act | Yes | Passed 17–3 |
| Jul 1, 2026 | HS 1 for HB 427 | Passed By Senate. Votes: 14 YES 6 NO 1 ABSENTHunters/Aged 16 to 17/Updates | Yes | Passed 14–6 |
| Jul 1, 2026 | SB 94 | Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 ABSENTRespiratory Care Advisory Council/Updates | Yes | Passed 19–0 |
| Jul 1, 2026 | SB 293 | Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 ABSENTYouth Camps/Licensing Requirements/Simplify/ACA | Yes | Passed 19–0 |
| Jul 1, 2026 | SS 1 for SB 278 | Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 ABSENTDHSS/Purchase of Care/Regulations/Summer Care | Yes | Passed 19–0 |
| Jul 1, 2026 | SB 332 | Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENTSpecial License Plates/Transfer/One Owner | Yes | Passed 20–0 |
| Jul 1, 2026 | SB 232 | Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENTCriminal Mischief/Class F Felony/Damage/Emergency Vehicle | Yes | Passed 20–0 |
| Jul 1, 2026 | HB 355 | Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENTVictims of Sexual Assault/Protect/Retaliatory Lawsuits | Yes | Passed 20–0 |
| Jul 1, 2026 | HB 421 | Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 ABSENTSexual Violence Protective Order/Criteria Change | Yes | Passed 19–0 |
| Jul 1, 2026 | HB 190 | Amendment SA 2 to HB 190 - Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENTGrants-in-Aid Subcommittee of the JFC/Create | Yes | Passed 20–0 |
| Jul 1, 2026 | HB 190 | Amendment SA 2 to HB 190Grants-in-Aid Subcommittee of the JFC/Create | Yes | Passed 20–0 |
| Jul 1, 2026 | SB 9 | Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT (2/3 required)State Nontidal Wetlands Program/Institute | Yes | Passed 20–0 |
| Jul 1, 2026 | HB 134 | Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENTAnimal Cruelty/Upgrades to Felony | Yes | Passed 20–0 |
From Delaware's official records, checked Nov 14, 2026.