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DE SB221

Bill

Official Source

Status

Enrolled

6/26/2012

Primary Sponsor

Patricia Blevins

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Origin

Senate

146th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Article IV, Section 11, paragraph (8) of the Delaware Constitution to add United States Bankruptcy Courts to the list of entities authorized to certify questions of law to the Delaware Supreme Court
  • Currently allows certification from other Delaware courts, the U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. Courts of Appeals, U.S. District Courts, the SEC, and the highest appellate courts of other states
  • Requires approval by two-thirds of all members elected to each house of the General Assembly
  • The Delaware Supreme Court retains authority to define conditions and prescribe methods for certification by rule

Legislative Description

An Act Proposing An Amendment To Article Iv, Section 11 Of The Delaware Constitution Of 1897, As Amended Relating To Certification Of Questions Of Law To The Supreme Court.

Last Action

Enact w/o Sign by Governor

7/5/2012

Committee Referrals

Judiciary6/13/2012
Judiciary5/16/2012

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