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DE HB232

Bill

Official Source

Status

Enrolled

6/11/2014

Primary Sponsor

Melanie Smith

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Origin

House of Representatives

147th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment to Article IV, Section 11 of the Delaware Constitution regarding jurisdiction of the Supreme Court
  • Expands entities authorized to certify questions of law to the Delaware Supreme Court to include the highest appellate court of any foreign country
  • Adds foreign governmental agencies regulating public issuance or trading of securities to the list of entities that may certify questions to the Supreme Court
  • Requires two-thirds majority vote in both houses of the General Assembly for passage
  • This amendment is the first leg of a two-part constitutional amendment process

Legislative Description

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

Last Action

Enact w/o Sign by Governor

6/25/2014

Committee Referrals

Executive4/3/2014
Judiciary1/28/2014

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