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DelawareHB 242 w/ HA 1153rd General Assembly (2024–2026)HouseWALLET

AN ACT RELATING TO LOCAL SCHOOL TAXES IN THE 2025-2026 TAX YEAR.

Sponsored By: Kimberly Williams (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

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3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

New Castle County split school tax rates

For the 2025–2026 school tax year, a district located entirely in New Castle County may use two local school tax rates: one for homes and one for other property. The non-residential rate must be at least the residential rate and no more than twice it. The total money the district projects from both rates cannot be higher than its original 2025–2026 tax warrant. A district that uses this option must report the new rates and deliver a new warrant to the County within 10 business days after the law takes effect.

New Castle County updates bills; Oct 30 deadline

After New Castle County gets a new warrant, it updates any 2025–2026 tax bills using the new school rates. If your bill is updated, your payment deadline is October 30, 2025. If you already paid and the new bill is lower, the County credits the extra to future school taxes. You can send a written request to get a refund instead of a credit.

Short-term state loans for districts

A district that resets its rates can borrow from State Division I funds if the extended deadline creates a cash-flow shortfall for the 2026 fiscal year. This helps the district keep school services running while it waits for tax payments.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Kimberly Williams

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Stephanie T. Bolden

    Democratic • House

  • Frank Burns

    Democratic • House

  • William Bush

    Democratic • House

  • William J. Carson

    Democratic • House

  • Nnamdi O. Chukwuocha

    Democratic • House

  • Franklin D. Cooke

    Democratic • House

  • Daniel Cruce

    Democratic • Senate

  • Mara Gorman

    Democratic • House

  • Krista Griffith

    Democratic • House

  • Stephanie L. Hansen

    Democratic • Senate

  • Kerri Evelyn Harris

    Democratic • House

  • Debra Heffernan

    Democratic • House

  • Kendra Johnson

    Democratic • House

  • Larry Lambert

    Democratic • House

  • S. Elizabeth Lockman

    Democratic • Senate

  • Spiros Mantzavinos

    Democratic • Senate

  • Melissa Minor-Brown

    Democratic • House

  • Eric Morrison

    Democratic • House

  • DeShanna U Neal

    Democratic • House

  • Josue O Ortega

    Democratic • House

  • Edward S. Osienski

    Democratic • House

  • Nicole Poore

    Democratic • Senate

  • Cyndie Romer

    Democratic • House

  • Melanie Ross Levin

    Democratic • House

  • Ray Seigfried

    Democratic • Senate

  • Claire Snyder-Hall

    Democratic • House

  • David P. Sokola

    Democratic • Senate

  • Laura V. Sturgeon

    Democratic • Senate

  • Bryan Townsend

    Democratic • Senate

  • John "Jack" Walsh

    Democratic • Senate

  • Madinah Wilson-Anton

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 44 • No: 8

Senate vote • 8/13/2025

Passed (SM required)

Yes: 14 • No: 0

House vote • 8/13/2025

Passed (SM required)

Yes: 30 • No: 8

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by Governor

    8/12/2025Governor

  2. Passed By Senate. Votes: 14 YES 4 NOT VOTING 3 ABSENT

    8/12/2025Senate

  3. Suspension of Rules in Senate

    8/12/2025Senate

  4. Passed By House. Votes: 30 YES 8 NO 1 NOT VOTING 2 ABSENT

    8/12/2025House

  5. Amendment HA 6 to HB 242 - Stricken in House

    8/12/2025House

  6. Amendment HA 5 to HB 242 - Stricken in House

    8/12/2025House

  7. Amendment HA 4 to HB 242 - Stricken in House

    8/12/2025House

  8. Amendment HA 3 to HB 242 - Stricken in House

    8/12/2025House

  9. Amendment HA 2 to HB 242 - Stricken in House

    8/12/2025House

  10. Amendment HA 1 to HB 242 - Passed In House by Voice Vote

    8/12/2025House

  11. Suspension of Rules in House

    8/12/2025House

  12. Amendment HA 5 to HB 242 - Introduced and Placed With Bill

    8/12/2025House

  13. Amendment HA 4 to HB 242 - Introduced and Placed With Bill

    8/12/2025House

  14. Amendment HA 3 to HB 242 - Introduced and Placed With Bill

    8/12/2025House

  15. Amendment HA 2 to HB 242 - Introduced and Placed With Bill

    8/12/2025House

  16. Amendment HA 1 to HB 242 - Introduced and Placed With Bill

    8/12/2025House

  17. Introduced and Assigned to Administration Committee in House

    8/7/2025House

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