SB237

An Act To Amend Title 9 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Assistant County Attorneys And Other Legal Professionals Employed With New Castle County.

Final Passage·5/21/26
Draft Text

SB237 amends Delaware Code to revise provisions for Assistant County Attorneys and other legal professionals in New Castle County.

SB237 amends Chapter 13, Title 9 of the Delaware Code concerning Assistant County Attorneys and other legal professionals employed with New Castle County. The bill specifies that the County Attorney will appoint Assistant County Attorneys as authorized by the County Council. These appointees will serve at the pleasure of the County Attorney until they attain tenure, as may be provided by ordinance from the County Council. Additionally, the bill mandates that First Assistant County Attorneys be selected according to the Merit System provisions outlined in the New Castle County Code.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · 39–0 · May 21
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Signature or veto

Sponsors

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4
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

39 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Absent

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Calendar

May 13

1:00 PM

Elections & Government Affairs

Mar 25

3:00 PM

Elections & Government Affairs

History

May 21

House

Passed By House. Votes: 39 YES 2 ABSENT

May 13

House

Reported Out of Committee (Elections & Government Affairs) in House with 1 Favorable, 5 On Its Merits

Apr 21

House

Assigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in House