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DE SR2

Resolution

Status

Engrossed

1/8/2019

Primary Sponsor

David McBride

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Origin

Senate

150th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes the rules of procedure for the Delaware State Senate during the 150th General Assembly, including order of business, convening times (Tuesday at 2 p.m., Wednesday at 4 p.m., Thursday at 2 p.m.), and meeting requirements.

  • Requires all bills and resolutions to include titles, proper formatting, author identification, and synopsis; bills must pass through committee review within 12 legislative days and can be petitioned out of committee by majority request.

  • Sets voting procedures requiring roll call votes and majority of all elected members for passage; prohibits voting after roll call announcement and restricts members from floor between announcement and declaration of results.

  • Establishes 17 standing committees including Agriculture, Banking, Education, Finance, Judicial, and others to review and report on bills before full Senate consideration.

  • Implements mandatory anti-harassment policy with formal and informal reporting procedures to designated leadership, investigation by Rules & Ethics Committee, and required anti-harassment training for all members.

Legislative Description

Relating To The Rules Of The Delaware State Senate.

Last Action

Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES

1/8/2019

Full Bill Text

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