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DE SB223
Bill
Status
5/15/2014
Primary Sponsor
Patricia Blevins
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AI Summary
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Removes Lieutenant Governor from the list of elective offices that the Governor cannot fill by commission during vacancies.
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Authorizes the Governor to nominate a Lieutenant Governor when a vacancy occurs due to failure to elect, ineligibility, death, resignation, or other reasons.
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Requires the nominated Lieutenant Governor to be of the same party affiliation as the previous Lieutenant Governor.
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Requires confirmation by a majority of the elected members of the Delaware Senate for the nomination to take effect.
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Constitutes the first part of a two-part constitutional amendment process to implement these changes.
Legislative Description
An Act Proposing An Amendment To Article Iii, 9 And To 20 Of The Delaware Constitution Relating To Vacancies In The Office Of Lieutenant Governor.
Last Action
Laid On Table in Senate
5/15/2014