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DE SB46

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/26/2015

Primary Sponsor

Gary Simpson

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Origin

Senate

148th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment requiring both the Delaware Supreme Court and Court of Chancery to include at least one member from each of the state's three counties

  • Appointees must be residents of their respective county at the time of appointment and for at least 2 years immediately prior

  • Formalizes into constitutional law a traditional practice of maintaining geographic balance across New Castle, Kent, and Sussex counties in judicial appointments

  • Requires two-thirds approval from both chambers of the General Assembly as this is a constitutional amendment (first leg)

Legislative Description

An Act Proposing An Amendment To The Delaware Constitution Relating To Geographical Balance Within The Judiciary.

Last Action

Assigned to Executive Committee in Senate

3/26/2015

Committee Referrals

Executive3/26/2015

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