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DE SB275

Bill

Status

Enrolled

7/1/2016

Primary Sponsor

Patricia Blevins

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Origin

Senate

148th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Extends the timeframe for the Governor to appoint judges following a vacancy from 60 days to 90 days, providing more flexibility when the State Senate is not in session.

  • Allows the Governor and State Senate to consider judicial nominations 30 days prior to the occurrence of a vacancy, clarifying a previously silent provision in the Constitution.

  • Changes the maximum holdover period for incumbent judges whose terms have expired from 60 days to 90 days after term expiration, matching the new vacancy appointment timeframe.

  • Clarifies that incumbent judges whose terms have expired may hold over in office for up to 90 days but are not required to do so.

  • Makes technical corrections to Article IV, Section 3 of the Delaware Constitution regarding judicial appointments, including formatting and grammatical updates to conform to the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.

Legislative Description

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

Last Action

Enact w/o Sign by Governor

7/1/2016

Committee Referrals

Administration6/29/2016
Executive6/14/2016

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