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DE HB269

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/4/2024

Primary Sponsor

Lyndon Yearick

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Origin

House of Representatives

152nd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Proposes constitutional amendment to Article II of the Delaware Constitution establishing a "Crossover Day" deadline of June 20 each year for bills to be presented from one house of the General Assembly to the other house

  • Exempts annual budget appropriation act, grants-in-aid act, bond and capital improvement act, and resolutions from the Crossover Day deadline

  • Allows either house to waive the restriction by passing a resolution with concurrence of two-thirds of all members elected to that house

  • Requires two-thirds vote of all members elected to each house for passage of the amendment itself

  • Currently 26 states including Maryland have similar crossover day deadlines for legislation between chambers

Legislative Description

An Act Proposing An Amendment To Article Ii Of The Delaware Constitution Relating To The General Assembly.

Last Action

Introduced and Assigned to Administration Committee in House

1/4/2024

Committee Referrals

Administration1/4/2024

Full Bill Text

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