Delaware Code Title 29 Sec. 1714 – Quorum and vote requirements
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In the event of an emergency event, all of the following apply:
(1) Quorum requirements for the General Assembly are suspended.
(2) If the affirmative vote of a specified proportion of members for approval of a bill, resolution, or other action would otherwise be required, the same proportion of those present to vote on the bill, resolution, or other action is sufficient.
29 Del. C. 1953, § ?1714; 53 Del. Laws, c. 140; 81 Del. Laws, c. 449, § 21;
Terms Used In Delaware Code Title 29 Sec. 1714
- Emergency event: means an impending or existing attack, act of terrorism, disease, accident, or other natural or man-made disaster that does 1 or more of the following:
- Quorum: The number of legislators that must be present to do business.