SB 129

  • Delaware Senate Bill
  • 151st General Assembly (2021-2022)
  • Introduced in Senate May 27, 2021
  • Passed Senate May 20, 2021
  • Passed House Jun 23, 2021
  • Signed by Governor Sep 17, 2021

An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Council On Correction.

Abstract

This Act a result of the Joint Legislative Oversight and Sunset Committee’s (“JLOSC”) review of the Council on Correction (“Council”), and revamps Council’s governing statute based on discussions throughout the review. In addition to making several technical changes to conform existing law to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual, this Act also does the following: - Provides administrative support through the Criminal Justice Council as a pilot partnership program with a 5-year sunset provision. This partnership is intended to provide Council with needed staff support and training opportunities, both which the Criminal Justice Council is able to provide. - Clarifies Council’s advisory role. - Adds provisions regarding quorum and member removal. - Requires the Council to hold public meetings in all 3 counties. - Enables the Council to adopt bylaws or other procedural rules. - Requires the Council to submit an annual report.

Bill Sponsors (10)

Votes


Jun 23, 2021

May 20, 2021

Actions


Sep 17, 2021

Office of the Governor

Signed by Governor

Jun 23, 2021

House

Passed By House. Votes: 41 YES

Jun 18, 2021

House

Suspension of Rules in House

Jun 15, 2021

House

Reported Out of Committee (Sunset Committee (Policy Analysis & Government Accountability)) in House with 1 Favorable, 4 On Its Merits

  • Committee-Passage
  • Committee-Passage-Favorable
Sunset Committee (Policy Analysis & Government Accountability

May 27, 2021

House

Assigned to Sunset Committee (Policy Analysis & Government Accountability) Committee in House

  • Introduction
  • Referral-Committee
Sunset Committee (Policy Analysis & Government Accountability)

May 20, 2021

Senate

Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES

May 19, 2021

Senate

Reported Out of Committee (Legislative Oversight & Sunset) in Senate with 3 On Its Merits

  • Committee-Passage
Legislative Oversight & Sunset

May 10, 2021

Senate

Introduced and Assigned to Legislative Oversight & Sunset Committee in Senate

  • Introduction
  • Referral-Committee
Legislative Oversight & Sunset

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