Loading chat...

DE SB37

Bill

Official Source

Status

Enrolled

6/23/2011

Primary Sponsor

James Johnson

Click for details

Origin

Senate

146th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Article IV, Section 29 of the Delaware Constitution to modify the commission terms for Justices of the Peace
  • First appointment and confirmation results in a 4-year commission term
  • Second or third appointment and confirmation results in a 6-year commission term
  • Fourth or subsequent appointments and confirmation result in an 8-year commission term
  • Aims to retain experienced Justices of the Peace and increase professionalism on the bench by lengthening terms for those with multiple successful appointments

Legislative Description

An Act Proposing An Amendment To Article Iv, Section 29 Of The Delaware Constitution Of 1897, As Amended, Relating To Justices Of The Peace.

Last Action

Enact w/o Sign by Governor

6/23/2011

Committee Referrals

Administration6/1/2011
Executive3/29/2011

Full Bill Text

No bill text available