SB230

An Act To Amend Title 9 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Subpoena Power.

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Delaware SB230 amends the subpoena power for county authorities to enforce assessments on real property.

Delaware SB230 amends Title 9 of the Delaware Code to enhance the subpoena power of county authorities. This includes the Chief Financial Officer of the Office of Finance, the Director of the Department of Finance of Kent County, and the Finance Director of Sussex County. These authorities can now subpoena witnesses, compel attendance and testimony, administer oaths, and require the production of relevant documents and evidence. The subpoenas are enforceable throughout Delaware and can be enforced in other states or countries through available legal means.

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Roll Call Votes

16 Yea

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1 Nay

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3 Not Voting

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Jan 21

3:00 PM

Executive

History

Mar 12

Signed by Governor

Mar 11

Senate

Passed By Senate. Votes: 16 YES 1 NO 3 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT

Mar 10

House

Amendment HA 1 to SS 1 - Passed In House by Voice Vote