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DE HB15

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

8/17/2009

Primary Sponsor

Edward Bennett

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Origin

House of Representatives

145th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Proposes an amendment to Article VIII of the Delaware Constitution to add Section 12 regarding budget appropriation bills
  • Requires that any Budget Appropriation Bill with spending increases above the rate of inflation must be approved by at least three-fifths of all members in each house
  • This is the first leg of a two-step constitutional amendment process
  • Applies the supermajority voting requirement specifically to spending increases that exceed the annual inflation rate

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Chapter 60, Title 7 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Recycling And Waste Reduction In The State Of Delaware.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

8/17/2009

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources & Environmental Control4/7/2009
Natural Resources3/10/2009

Full Bill Text

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