H.R.8

Amending The Rules Of The House Of Representatives Of The 153rd General Assembly Relating To Removal Of An Officer By Bill Of Address.

Introduced·1/15/25
Draft Text

Amends Delaware House rules to establish procedures for removing an officer by bill of address.

The bill amends the rules of the House of Representatives to outline procedures for removing an officer by bill of address. It specifies that a concurrent resolution must be filed and passed by both the House and Senate. The resolution must include the officer's name, the cause for removal, and hearing details. The officer must be notified at least 10 days before the hearing. The hearing must provide the officer with procedural protections, including the right to counsel and to present evidence. The burden of proof is on the proponent for removal.

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Current
In committee
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Sponsors

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Calendar

Jan 29, 2025

3:30 PM

Rules

History

Jan 29, 2025

House

Tabled in Committee

Jan 15, 2025

House

Introduced and Assigned to Rules Committee in House