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DE HB56

Bill

Official Source

Status

Enrolled

5/10/2017

Primary Sponsor

John Mitchell

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Origin

House of Representatives

149th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Concurs in a proposed constitutional amendment from the 148th General Assembly that modifies Article IV, Section 37 of the Delaware Constitution relating to the Court on the Judiciary
  • Adds the Chief Magistrate of the Justice of the Peace Court as a member of the Court on the Judiciary, changing from "and the Chief Judge of the Court of Common Pleas" to "and the Chief Judge of the Court of Common Pleas and the Chief Magistrate of the Justice of the Peace Court"
  • Ensures that the presiding judge of each of Delaware's six state courts serves as a member of the Court on the Judiciary
  • Requires a two-thirds majority vote in both houses of the General Assembly to pass, consistent with constitutional amendment procedures

Legislative Description

An Act Concurring In A Proposed Amendment To Article Iv, Section 37 Of The Delaware Constitution Of 1897, As Amended, Relating To The Court On The Judiciary.

Last Action

Enact w/o Sign by Governor

5/10/2017

Committee Referrals

Executive3/16/2017
Judiciary1/26/2017

Full Bill Text

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