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DE HB267

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

6/5/2012

Primary Sponsor

James Johnson

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Origin

House of Representatives

146th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Repeals Delaware Code § 332, which established a $2,500 annual aggregate cap on travel expenses for all county elected officials ($5,000 for New Castle County only).

  • Eliminates a 70+ year old spending limit from 1935 that contradicts current § 1144 allowing county officials to receive actual and necessary travel expenses.

  • Aligns county official travel expense policies with practices of most governmental bodies, including the Delaware General Assembly.

  • Becomes effective immediately upon enactment into law.

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 9 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Travel Expenses For Elected County Officials.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

6/5/2012

Committee Referrals

Community/County Affairs3/22/2012
Housing & Community Affairs3/8/2012

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