Bill > HB27

This bill amends the Delaware Code to modify the composition and operations of the Delaware Anti-Trafficking Action Council. Specifically, the bill increases the total number of Council members from 24 to 25 by adding a retired judicial officer with human trafficking knowledge, who would be appointed by the Speaker of the Delaware House of Representatives. The bill also adjusts several procedural aspects of the Council, including meeting quorum requirements, which are reduced from 13 to 10 members. The Council will now be able to take action upon a majority vote of members present at a meeting. Additionally, the bill modifies reporting requirements for fund spending, mandating that the annual report include an explanation of how state, federal, or other funds were spent. The bill also introduces flexibility for virtual meetings and clarifies the process for appointing and managing the Council's Executive Director, including specifying that a majority of the full Council membership can approve appointments and that vacant positions are not counted when calculating full membership. These changes aim to streamline the Council's operations and enhance its effectiveness in addressing human trafficking issues in Delaware.

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https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141730