S.Con.Res.16

Requesting An Advisory Opinion Of The Justices Of The Delaware Supreme Court Regarding The Validity Of Gubernatorial Nominations Before The Delaware State Senate.

Final Passage·1/30/25
Draft Text

Delaware SCR16 seeks an advisory opinion from the Delaware Supreme Court on the constitutionality of a governor withdrawing nominations submitted by.

Delaware SCR16 requests an advisory opinion from the Delaware Supreme Court on whether a governor can withdraw nominations submitted by a previous governor. This resolution stems from a situation where the current governor withdrew nominations made by the previous governor. The General Assembly seeks clarity on the constitutionality of such actions, considering the urgency and importance of the nominations to the Delaware economy and workforce. The resolution also asks for an opinion on whether the previous governor had the constitutional authority to submit the nominations in the first place.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · 19–0 · Jan 30, 2025
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Signature or veto

Sponsors

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6
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

34 Yea

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0 Nay

3 Not Voting

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4 Absent

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History

Jan 30, 2025

Senate

Introduced and Laid on Table in Senate

Jan 30, 2025

Senate

Lifted From Table in Senate

Jan 30, 2025

Senate

Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 VACANT