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HR2 • 2025

RELATING TO THE ELECTION OF OFFICERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

RELATING TO THE ELECTION OF OFFICERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

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Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Minor-Brown
Last action
2025-01-14
Official status
Passed House 1/14/25
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The candidate explanation incorrectly referenced 'Delaware' instead of the correct context for the U.S. House of Representatives.

Election of Officers for the Delaware House

This resolution names Richard L. Puffer as Chief Clerk and Dolores Michels as Assistant Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives, both to serve at the pleasure of the House.

What This Bill Does

  • Names Richard L. Puffer as Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives.
  • Names Dolores Michels as Assistant Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Richard L. Puffer
  • Dolores Michels

Terms To Know

Chief Clerk
The main administrative officer responsible for managing the day-to-day operations and records of the House.
Assistant Chief Clerk
A key support role to the Chief Clerk, helping with administrative tasks and record-keeping.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The resolution does not specify how long these positions will last beyond the pleasure of the House.
  • No further action is required by either chamber after this resolution passes.

Bill History

  1. 2025-01-14 Delaware General Assembly

    Introduced in House

  2. 2025-01-14 Delaware General Assembly

    Passed In House by Voice Vote

Official Summary Text

RELATING TO THE ELECTION OF OFFICERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
This Resolution designates Richard L. Puffer as Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives and Dolores Michels as Assistant Chief Clerk of the House of Representative to serve at the pleasure of the House of Representatives.

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SPONSOR:

Rep. Minor-Brown & Rep. Harris & Rep. Osienski & Rep. Dukes & Rep. Spiegelman

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

153rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY

HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2

RELATING TO THE ELECTION OF OFFICERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

BE IT RESOLVED by the House of Representatives of the 153rd General Assembly of the State of Delaware that Richard L. Puffer is elected to serve as Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives and Dolores Michels is elected to serve as Assistant Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives.

SYNOPSIS

This Resolution designates Richard L. Puffer as Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives and Dolores Michels as Assistant Chief Clerk of the House of Representative to serve at the pleasure of the House of Representatives.