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DE HB48

Bill

Official Source

Status

Enrolled

5/14/2015

Primary Sponsor

Melanie Smith

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Origin

House of Representatives

148th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Concurs in a constitutional amendment proposed in the 147th General Assembly to expand entities authorized to certify questions of law to the Delaware Supreme Court
  • Adds the highest appellate court of any foreign country as an entity permitted to certify questions of law to Delaware's Supreme Court
  • Adds any foreign governmental agency regulating the public issuance or trading of securities as an entity permitted to certify questions of law to Delaware's Supreme Court
  • Requires two-thirds majority approval in both houses of the General Assembly to adopt the amendment
  • Modifies Article IV, Section 11 of the Delaware Constitution governing Supreme Court jurisdiction

Legislative Description

An Act Concurring In A Proposed 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

5/14/2015

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/21/2015
Judiciary3/12/2015

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