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DE SCR29
Concurrent Resolution
Status
6/7/2017
Primary Sponsor
David McBride
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AI Summary
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Recognizes June 10, 2017, as the 120th anniversary of the Delaware State Constitution, which became effective on June 10, 1897
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The Constitutional Convention convened on December 1, 1896, with 30 delegates (16 Democrats and 14 Republicans) elected from the three counties
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The Convention worked for 6 months from January 4 to June 4, 1897, establishing 10 standing committees to draft the new constitution replacing the 1831 constitution
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The resulting constitution contains a preamble, a Bill of Rights with 19 sections, and 17 articles establishing the three branches of state government
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Over 90 amendments have been enacted since 1897 to secure additional rights and refine government powers
Legislative Description
Recognizing The 120th Anniversary Of The Constitution Of The State Of Delaware.
Last Action
Passed In House by Voice Vote
6/8/2017