DelawareDelaware House bars clerk from refusing advance bill and resolution filings
The Delaware House adopted a rule that bars its Chief Clerk from refusing bills and resolutions submitted under its advance filing rule.
What it does
For bills and resolutions submitted for advance filing under House Rule 21(b)(1), the Delaware House Chief Clerk cannot refuse to accept them.
Argument forPeople submitting bills or resolutions under Rule 21(b)(1) could be more confident the clerk will accept them for advance filing.
Argument againstThe clerk could be unable to refuse a bill or resolution submitted under Rule 21(b)(1) even if it appears to have a problem.
More detail
The Delaware House Chief Clerk may not refuse to accept a bill or resolution submitted under House Rule 21(b)(1). This covers bills and resolutions submitted for advance filing under House Rule 21(b)(1).
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Adopted
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2025
- Mar 13Passed In House by Voice VoteAdopted
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Lower
- Jan 29Reported Out of Committee (Rules) in House with 5 On Its MeritsMinor
- Jan 15Introduced and Assigned to Rules Committee in HouseIntroduced
- Mar 13Passed In House by Voice VoteAdopted
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