DelawareHS 1 for HB 144153rd General Assembly (2024–2026)HouseWALLET

AN ACT TO AMEND THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF NEW CASTLE RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX RATES.

Sponsored By: Melissa Minor-Brown (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Homeowners and businesses can face different tax rates

The law lets New Castle set different property tax rates by property type, like homes, commercial, or industrial. The City Council still makes a yearly budget by the first Monday in July. After assessments are final, the Council sets property tax rates high enough to cover that budget. Because rates can differ by type, some owners can pay more and others less than under a single rate. The law does not set specific rates; they are decided each year.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Melissa Minor-Brown
Democratic • House

Cosponsors

Franklin D. Cooke
Democratic • House
Nicole Poore
Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 61 • No: 0

Senate vote • 6/25/2025

Passed (2/3 required)

Yes: 21 • No: 0

House vote • 6/17/2025

Passed (2/3 required)

Yes: 40 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

Signed by Governor
7/30/2025Governor
Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
6/25/2025Senate
Reported Out of Committee (Elections & Government Affairs) in Senate with 2 Favorable, 4 On Its Merits
6/18/2025Senate
Assigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in Senate
6/17/2025Senate
Passed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 ABSENT
6/17/2025House
was introduced and adopted in lieu of HB 144
6/12/2025House

Bill Text

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6/12/2025
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