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DE SCR16
Concurrent Resolution
Status
1/30/2025
Primary Sponsor
David Sokola
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AI Summary
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Requests an advisory opinion from the Delaware Supreme Court on whether Governor Matthew Meyer can withdraw nominations that former Governor Bethany Hall-Long submitted to the State Senate on January 17, 2025
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Asks the Court to determine if the Delaware Constitution empowered Governor Hall-Long to submit nominations between January 7, 2025, and January 21, 2025 (during the gubernatorial transition period)
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Governor Meyer sent a letter on January 21, 2025, attempting to withdraw the previous governor's nominations, which the Senate Executive Committee proceeded to hear on January 30, 2025
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Requests the Supreme Court issue its advisory opinion by March 10, 2025, citing the nominations' critical importance to Delaware's economy and workers
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Directs the Senate President Pro Tempore and House Speaker to forward the resolution to the Supreme Court Justices within 5 days of passage, and to the Governor within 5 days thereafter
Legislative Description
Requesting An Advisory Opinion Of The Justices Of The Delaware Supreme Court Regarding The Validity Of Gubernatorial Nominations Before The Delaware State Senate.
Last Action
Passed By House. Votes: 34 YES 3 NOT VOTING 4 ABSENT
1/30/2025