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DE HB465
Bill
Status
6/10/2010
Primary Sponsor
Gregory Lavelle
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AI Summary
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Removes constitutional requirements that the Recorder of Deeds be an elected office by deleting references to "Recorder" and "Recorders" from Article III, Sections 11, 22, and 23 of the Delaware Constitution.
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Allows the General Assembly to create a statewide, integrated recordation system through statute to replace the current three separate county-operated offices.
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Terminates the terms, salaries, and emoluments of persons holding office as Recorder of Deeds 120 days after the constitutional amendment becomes effective.
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Preserves vested pension and health care benefits for affected Recorders of Deeds to the extent required by federal law.
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Aims to create a more cost-effective and efficient statewide recordation system with unified requirements and procedures across all counties.
Legislative Description
An Act Proposing An Amendment To Article Iii And The Schedule Of The Delaware Constitution Of 1897, As Amended, Relating To The Recorder Of Deeds.
Last Action
Introduced and Assigned to House Administration Committee in House
6/10/2010