AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 9 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF THE COUNTY ATTORNEY OF NEW CAST...
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SB 122 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 9 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF THE COUNTY ATTORNEY OF NEW CASTLE COUNTY.
Last action — Signed by Governor
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✓Passed Senate
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✓Passed House
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✓To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced April 28, 2021. Enacted.
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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5 sponsors
2 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.
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Single-party support
Sponsorship is currently within one party (3 D).
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 2 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
This Act provides that the County Attorney of New Castle County, consistent with other department directors of New Castle County government, is appointed by the County Executive with the advice and consent of the New Castle County Council. Pursuant to § 1391 of Title 9, the Office of Law provides legal advice to the County Executive, County Council, and County departments, boards, offices, and agencies. This amendment would require the advice and consent of the County Council in the appointment of the County Attorney. Consequently, this proposed amendment would safeguard against unequal preference to either branch of government when advice is provided.
Bill Text
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Action History
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Signed by Governor
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Passed By House. Votes: 41 YES
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Reported Out of Committee (Housing & Community Affairs) in House with 2 Favorable, 4 On Its Merits
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Assigned to Housing & Community Affairs Committee in House
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Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
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Reported Out of Committee (Elections & Government Affairs) in Senate with 1 Favorable, 5 On Its Merits
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Introduced and Assigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in Senate
Sponsors
- Nicole Poore · Primary
- Sherae'a Moore · Primary
- John "Jack" Walsh · Cosponsor
- Stephanie T. Bolden · Cosponsor
- John L. Mitchell · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →2 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 57 not signed on
Sponsors (2)
- Nicole Poore Democratic
- Sherae'a Moore Democratic
Co-sponsors (3)
- John "Jack" Walsh Democratic
- Stephanie T. Bolden
- John L. Mitchell
Not signed on (57)
57 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 57 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democratic | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (41)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democratic | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (21)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Bruce C. Ennis | — | Yea |
| Colin Bonini | — | Yea |
| Ernesto B Lopez | — | Yea |
| Kyle Evans Gay | — | Yea |
| Sarah McBride | — | Yea |
| Bryan Townsend | Democratic | Yea |
| Darius J. Brown | Democratic | Yea |
| David P. Sokola | Democratic | Yea |
| John "Jack" Walsh | Democratic | Yea |
| Laura V. Sturgeon | Democratic | Yea |
| Marie Pinkney | Democratic | Yea |
| Nicole Poore | Democratic | Yea |
| S. Elizabeth Lockman | Democratic | Yea |
| Spiros Mantzavinos | Democratic | Yea |
| Stephanie L. Hansen | Democratic | Yea |
| Trey Paradee | Democratic | Yea |
| Brian Pettyjohn | Republican | Yea |
| Bryant L. Richardson | Republican | Yea |
| Dave G. Lawson | Republican | Yea |
| David L. Wilson | Republican | Yea |
| Gerald W. Hocker | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 122 do?
- This Act provides that the County Attorney of New Castle County, consistent with other department directors of New Castle County government, is appointed by the County Executive with the advice and consent of the New Castle County Council. Pursuant to § 1391 of Title 9, the Office of Law provides legal advice to the County Executive, County Council, and County departments, boards, offices, and agencies. This amendment would require the advice and consent of the County Council in the appointment of the County Attorney. Consequently, this proposed amendment would safeguard against unequal preference to either branch of government when advice is provided.
- Who sponsors SB 122?
- SB 122 is sponsored by Nicole Poore (Democratic), Sherae'a Moore (Democratic), John "Jack" Walsh (Democratic), Stephanie T. Bolden, and John L. Mitchell.
- What is the current status of SB 122?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced April 28, 2021. Enacted.
- Where can I track SB 122?
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