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DE HB251

Bill

Status

Vetoed

2/9/2010

Primary Sponsor

William Outten

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Origin

House of Representatives

145th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits family members (spouse, parent, child, sibling, half-sibling, grandparent, or grandchild) from serving on or being nominated for elected office on the Town Council simultaneously.

  • Changes Town Council member terms from 2 years to 3 years, beginning with the 2010 election, with a staggered schedule where 2 members are elected in one year, 3 members in the next year, and no election in the third year unless vacancies occur.

  • Requires the Town of Felton to use the State's Voter Registration system as its official source for registered voter lists.

  • Bill becomes effective immediately upon the Governor's signature.

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend The Charter Of The Town Of Felton, Chapter 91, Volume 70, Laws Of Delaware, As Amended, To Preclude Contemporaneous Service On The Town Council By Related Individuals, To Change The Duration Of The Term Of A Member Of The Town Council, And To Implement Use Of The Kent County Voter Registration System.

Last Action

Vetoed by Governor

2/9/2010

Committee Referrals

Community/County Affairs1/12/2010
Administration6/17/2009

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