Delaware Senate Bill 39
Session 153
An Act To Amend The Charter Of The Town Of Selbyville Relating To Elections.
Became Law
Signed by Governor on Jun 24, 2025
Sponsors
2 Sponsors
First Action
Jan 10, 2025
Latest Action
Jun 24, 2025
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill Number
39
State
Delaware
Session
153
checkPassed on May 6, 2025
Motion Text
2/3
Senate Roll Call Votes
Daniel Cruce
Yes
Other
Yes
Yes
Yes
Summary
This Act amends the Charter of the Town of Selbyville (Selbyville) by doing all of the following:
1. Divides Selbyville into 4 election districts. The 4 election districts must be nearly equal in population based on the most recent federal decennial census.
2. Changes the composition of the Town Council so that the 4 members are comprised of 1 member from each district. Each member must be nominated and elected by the registered voters of the district in which the member resides.
3. Requires that a candidate for Mayor or the Town Council be a resident of Selbyville for at least 2 years.
4. Makes corresponding revisions to the staggered terms served by members of the Town Council.
This Act also makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.
This Act requires a greater than majority vote for passage because § 1 of Article IX of the Delaware Constitution requires the affirmative vote of two-thirds of the members elected to each house of the General Assembly to amend a charter issued to a municipal corporation.
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06/24/2025
Office of the Governor
Signed by Governor
06/17/2025
House
Passed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 ABSENT
06/11/2025
House
Reported Out of Committee (Administration) in House with 5 On Its Merits
05/07/2025
House
Assigned to Administration Committee in House
05/06/2025
Senate
Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT
04/17/2025
Senate
Reported Out of Committee (Elections & Government Affairs) in Senate with 2 Favorable, 4 On Its Merits
01/10/2025
Senate
Introduced and Assigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in Senate
Sources
Open States
Record Created
Jan 10, 2025 10:02:45 PM
Record Updated
Jun 27, 2025 12:37:13 AM