HB 146

  • Delaware House Bill
  • 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026)
  • Introduced in House Jun 24, 2025
  • Passed House Jun 24, 2025
  • Passed Senate Jun 30, 2025
  • Signed by Governor Jul 01, 2025

An Act To Amend The Charter Of The City Of Milford Relating To Enumerated Powers And City Council Government.

Abstract

This Act to Amend the Charter grants the City Council the power to exercise eminent domain for the purpose of property acquisition, with the exception of land to be used solely for recreational purposes. It also grants the City Council the power to make proclamations to recognize achievements, historical events, special days or months for civic and social purposes, and other similar matters. This Act also clarifies that the Mayor may establish committees as they deem necessary with the consent of the City Council. Duration of elected officials’ terms, previously 2 years, shall be increased to a term of 3 years, beginning with the 2026 election for the Mayor, and beginning in 2027 for incoming Councilmembers. This Act prohibits any person in arrears and owing the City funds for taxes and other applicable fees, shall be ineligible to serve as Mayor or Councilperson. If a sitting Mayor or Councilperson becomes more than two months in arrears to the City, they shall be disqualified from their position and the seat shall be declared vacant.

Bill Sponsors (3)

Votes


Jun 30, 2025

Jun 24, 2025

Actions


Jul 01, 2025

Office of the Governor

Signed by Governor

Jun 30, 2025

Senate

Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES

Jun 25, 2025

Senate

Reported Out of Committee (Elections & Government Affairs) in Senate with 6 On Its Merits

  • Committee-Passage
Elections & Government Affairs

Jun 24, 2025

Senate

Assigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in Senate

  • Introduction
  • Referral-Committee
Elections & Government Affairs

House

Passed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 VACANT

Jun 18, 2025

House

Reported Out of Committee (Administration) in House with 4 On Its Merits

  • Committee-Passage
Administration

May 08, 2025

House

Introduced and Assigned to Administration Committee in House

  • Introduction
  • Referral-Committee
Administration

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