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DE SB14

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/15/2013

Primary Sponsor

Gary Simpson

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Origin

Senate

147th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment requiring judicial appointees to have been registered members of their required political party for at least 2 years prior to Senate confirmation
  • Applies to vacancies in judicial offices that have political party membership requirements under Delaware's constitution
  • Represents the first leg of a constitutional amendment, requiring passage in two consecutive General Assembly sessions to take effect
  • Requires two-thirds approval from all members elected to each house of the General Assembly

Legislative Description

An Act Proposing An Amendment To The Constitution Of The State Of Delaware Relating To Appointment Of Judges.

Last Action

Assigned to Executive Committee in Senate

3/15/2013

Committee Referrals

Executive3/15/2013

Full Bill Text

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