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DE HB439

Bill

Status

Passed

10/21/2022

Primary Sponsor

Sherry Dorsey Walker

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Origin

House of Representatives

151st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Clarifies quorum requirements for the Water Infrastructure Advisory Council (WIAC), requiring a majority of voting members to be present to conduct official business, with vacant positions not counted toward quorum.

  • Removes restrictions on voting by WIAC members attending meetings virtually, allowing remote participation in voting procedures.

  • Authorizes WIAC to adopt procedural rules to carry out its functions and responsibilities.

  • Makes technical corrections and clarifications to WIAC statutory provisions, including reorganizing definitions and restructuring member composition and duties sections to conform to Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual standards.

  • Reaffirms WIAC's advisory role to five state department secretaries (DNREC, DDA, DHSS, DelDOT, DOF) regarding water infrastructure planning, funding recommendations, and statewide water management strategy.

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 29 Relating To The Water Infrastructure Advisory Council.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

10/21/2022

Committee Referrals

Legislative Oversight & Sunset6/21/2022
Sunset Committee (Policy Analysis & Government Accountability)6/2/2022

Full Bill Text

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