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DE HB293

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

10/26/2022

Primary Sponsor

Paul Baumbach

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Origin

House of Representatives

151st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires all public bodies to include time for public comment at open meetings, except for legislative bodies of the General Assembly governed by constitutional rules of proceedings
  • Public comment periods must provide a meaningful opportunity for public engagement with the public body
  • Authorizes public bodies to impose reasonable time, place, and manner restrictions on the length of public comment periods and individual speaking time allocations
  • Makes technical corrections to Delaware Code § 10004 to conform with legislative drafting standards
  • Requires a two-thirds majority vote for passage due to constitutional requirements for amending municipal charters

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Public Comment At Open Meetings.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

10/26/2022

Committee Referrals

Executive5/17/2022
Administration3/3/2022

Full Bill Text

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