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DE HR7

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

5/2/2019

Primary Sponsor

Jeffrey Spiegelman

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Origin

House of Representatives

150th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends House Rule 43 to require a three-fifths vote of all members elected to the House to suspend House Rules
  • Suspension of Rules motion remains debatable but cannot be reconsidered, laid on the table, postponed indefinitely, or allow other motions except to adjourn
  • Requires a separate suspension of Rules for each legislative measure
  • Three-fifths requirement mandates a roll call vote rather than voice vote, creating a public record of each legislator's position on rule suspensions
  • Establishes a higher threshold for rule suspensions to ensure broad consensus and maintain orderly legislative processes

Legislative Description

Relating To The Temporary Rules Of The House Of Representatives Of The 150th General Assembly Of The State Of Delaware.

Last Action

Introduced and Assigned to Rules Committee in House

5/2/2019

Committee Referrals

Rules5/2/2019

Full Bill Text

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