Delaware House Bill 144
Session 153
An Act To Amend The Charter Of The City Of New Castle Relating To Property Tax Rates.
Became Law
Signed by Governor on Jul 30, 2025
Sponsors
First Action
Jun 12, 2025
Latest Action
Jul 30, 2025
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill Number
144
State
Delaware
Session
153
checkPassed on June 17, 2025
Motion Text
2/3
House Roll Call Votes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Other
Yes
Summary
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.
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07/30/2025
Office of the Governor
Signed by Governor
06/25/2025
Senate
Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
06/18/2025
Senate
Reported Out of Committee (Elections & Government Affairs) in Senate with 2 Favorable, 4 On Its Merits
06/17/2025
Senate
Assigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in Senate
06/17/2025
House
Passed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 ABSENT
06/12/2025
House
was introduced and adopted in lieu of HB 144
Sources
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Record Created
May 8, 2025 6:10:17 PM
Record Updated
Aug 8, 2025 6:21:13 PM