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DE SB44

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/15/2025

Primary Sponsor

Bryan Townsend

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Origin

Senate

153rd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Transfers authority to elect the Chair of the Diamond State Port Corporation's Board of Directors from the Governor (with Senate confirmation) to the Board itself by majority vote, with the Chair serving at the Board's pleasure

  • Reduces the Board of Directors from 15 to 14 members, correcting a discrepancy created when the Director of the Division of Small Business was previously removed without updating the total membership count

  • Maintains the seven ex-officio directors (Secretary of State, Secretary of Transportation, Secretary of Finance, Controller General, Co-Chairs of the Joint Legislative Committee on Capital Improvement Program, and Secretary of Safety and Homeland Security)

  • Establishes a transition period allowing the current Chair to remain in position until the conclusion of the second Board meeting following the Act's enactment

  • Requires a two-thirds vote in both houses of the General Assembly for passage, as it amends a special act of incorporation under Article IX of the Delaware Constitution

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Diamond State Port Corporation.

Last Action

Introduced and Assigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in Senate

1/15/2025

Committee Referrals

Elections & Government Affairs1/15/2025

Full Bill Text

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