HB 144

  • Delaware House Bill
  • 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026)
  • Introduced in House Jun 17, 2025
  • Passed House Jun 17, 2025
  • Passed Senate Jun 25, 2025
  • Signed by Governor Jul 30, 2025

An Act To Amend The Charter Of The City Of New Castle Relating To Property Tax Rates.

Abstract

This Act amends the Charter of the City of New Castle by authorizing the City Council to levy taxes on real property at varying rates based upon property classification (e.g. residential, commercial, or industrial). H.S. 1 to H.B. 144 clarifies that any taxes on real property must be in “just portions” sufficient to cover the aggregate of the budget.

Bill Sponsors (3)

Votes


Jun 25, 2025

Jun 17, 2025

Actions


Jul 30, 2025

Office of the Governor

Signed by Governor

Jun 25, 2025

Senate

Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES

Jun 18, 2025

Senate

Reported Out of Committee (Elections & Government Affairs) in Senate with 2 Favorable, 4 On Its Merits

  • Committee-Passage
  • Committee-Passage-Favorable
Elections & Government Affairs

Jun 17, 2025

House

Passed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 ABSENT

Senate

Assigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in Senate

  • Introduction
  • Referral-Committee
Elections & Government Affairs

Jun 12, 2025

House

was introduced and adopted in lieu of HB 144

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