Bill Sponsor
Delaware House Bill 146
Session 153
An Act To Amend The Charter Of The City Of Milford Relating To Enumerated Powers And City Council Government.
Became Law
Became Law
Signed by Governor on Jul 1, 2025
First Action
May 8, 2025
Latest Action
Jul 1, 2025
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill Number
146
State
Delaware
Session
153
Sponsorship by Party
Republican
Primary
Republican
Primary
Summary
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.
Actions (7)
07/01/2025
Office of the Governor
Signed by Governor
06/30/2025
Senate
Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
06/25/2025
Senate
Reported Out of Committee (Elections & Government Affairs) in Senate with 6 On Its Merits
06/24/2025
Senate
Assigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in Senate
06/24/2025
House
Passed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 VACANT
06/18/2025
House
Reported Out of Committee (Administration) in House with 4 On Its Merits
05/08/2025
House
Introduced and Assigned to Administration Committee in House
Sources
Record Created
May 8, 2025 6:12:23 PM
Record Updated
Jan 6, 2026 4:27:01 AM