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DE HR6

Resolution

Status

Introduced

1/27/2021

Primary Sponsor

Jeffrey Spiegelman

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Origin

House of Representatives

151st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends House Rule 43 to require a three-fifths vote of all House members elected to suspend any House Rule, instead of the previous requirement.

  • Suspension of Rules motion remains debatable but cannot be reconsidered, laid on the table, postponed indefinitely, or allow other motions except to adjourn while pending.

  • A separate suspension of Rules is required for each individual measure.

  • Three-fifths suspension requirement mandates a roll call vote rather than voice vote, creating a public record of each legislator's position on the suspension.

  • Designed to ensure broad consensus is needed for suspending House Rules and to increase transparency in legislative procedures.

Legislative Description

Relating To The Permanent Rules Of The House Of Representatives Of The 151st General Assembly Of The State Of Delaware.

Last Action

Introduced and Assigned to Rules Committee in House

1/27/2021

Committee Referrals

Rules1/27/2021

Full Bill Text

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