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DE HJR12
Joint Resolution
Status
6/10/2010
Primary Sponsor
Gregory Lavelle
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AI Summary
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Recommends that the County Recorder of Deeds position no longer be an elected office to reduce government costs and improve efficiency.
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Directs the Department of State to convene a working group including current Recorders, their staff, county governments, the Delaware State Bar Association, and relevant state and county agencies to develop legislation for a single statewide recordation system.
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Requires the Department of State to present necessary legislation by January 30, 2011, and seek inclusion of budgetary measures in the Governor's Fiscal Year 2012 budget proposal.
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Establishes that any proposed changes must ensure counties maintain current net revenue from the offices, affected employees retain pension and benefit options, and the system preserves all land use, land transfer, and county tax information critical to county operations.
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Provides that the Office of Management and Budget and Department of Finance shall provide staff support to the working group in developing the required legislation.
Legislative Description
Recommending That The County Recorder Of Deeds No Longer Be An Elected Office And That A Working Group Be Established To Develop Recommendations For Creating A Single Statewide Recordation System, Thereby Making State And County Government More Effective And Efficient.
Last Action
Re-Assigned to House Administration Committee in House
6/15/2010