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DelawareSB 195153rd General Assembly (2024–2026)Senate

AN ACT TO AMEND THE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF DELMAR RELATING TO NOMINATIONS AND ELECTIONS AND THE POWER TO BORROW MONEY AND ISSUE BONDS.

Sponsored By: Bryant L. Richardson (Republican)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Delmar voting no longer requires property

Delmar cannot deny a registered voter a Town vote just because they no longer own property there. Voters must still live in Delmar on election day and meet the Charter's other voting rules. The Town uses Delaware's voter registration system for its voter list. Town elections occur every two years on the first Monday in October, starting with the October 1988 election. Polls open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., local time, at a place chosen by the Town Council. The Council can set election rules that follow the Charter. Current Council members serve until their successors are elected and qualified.

Delmar candidates face earlier filing deadline

Delmar candidates must file written notice of their candidacy at least 30 days before the election, up from 10 days. They must file at the Town Manager's office during regular business hours. The Town Manager must publish the candidate list in a local newspaper at least five days before the election. Instead, the Council can direct that the list be posted in at least five public places in Town.

Delmar borrowing rises with $10 million cap

Delmar's limit for outstanding bonds and other debts under this authority rises from $1 million to $10 million. Total debt under this authority cannot exceed $10 million at any time. A majority of all Council members must approve each issuance for a proper Town purpose. Their resolution must state the amount, purpose, how repayment is secured, and that total debt stays within the cap. That resolution, or a later one approved by a majority of a quorum, must set payment and other borrowing terms. These include interest rates, maturity dates, registration, and early repayment options. The authority bypasses Section 24(a), paragraphs (1)–(7), but the rest of the Charter's debt rules still apply.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Bryant L. Richardson

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Timothy D. Dukes

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 61 • No: 0

House vote • 6/30/2025

Passed (3/4 required)

Yes: 40 • No: 0

Senate vote • 6/26/2025

Passed (2/3 required)

Yes: 21 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by Governor

    6/30/2025Governor

  2. Passed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 VACANT

    6/30/2025House

  3. Reported Out of Committee (Administration) in House with 1 Favorable, 4 On Its Merits

    6/27/2025House

  4. Assigned to Administration Committee in House

    6/27/2025House

  5. Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES

    6/26/2025Senate

  6. Lifted From Table in Senate

    6/26/2025Senate

  7. Suspension of Rules in Senate

    6/26/2025Senate

  8. Introduced and Laid on Table in Senate

    6/25/2025Senate

Bill Text

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    6/25/2025

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