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DE SB225

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

5/15/2014

Primary Sponsor

Gary Simpson

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Origin

Senate

147th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment to Article III, Section 25 of the Delaware Constitution regarding vacancies in the office of Lieutenant Governor
  • Requires the Governor to issue a writ of election when a vacancy occurs in the Lieutenant Governor's office due to failure to elect, ineligibility, death, resignation, or other causes
  • Allows the election process to be conducted in an alternative manner as provided by law if necessary
  • Person elected to fill the vacancy shall serve the remainder of the term
  • This is the first legislative step of a two-step constitutional amendment process; implementing details will be added to Title 15 of the Delaware Code after the amendment is adopted

Legislative Description

An Act Proposing An Amendment To The Delaware Constitution Relating To A Vacancy In The Office Of Lieutenant Governor.

Last Action

Assigned to Executive Committee in Senate

5/15/2014

Committee Referrals

Executive5/15/2014

Full Bill Text

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