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DelawareSB 230153rd General Assembly (2024–2026)SenateWALLET

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 9 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO SUBPOENA POWER.

Sponsored By: Spiros Mantzavinos (Democratic)

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

New evidence demands in Delaware property assessments

Delaware assessment boards and finance offices can compel sworn testimony and records relevant to real-property values. This power applies when assessment officials or appealing property owners use income or cost comparisons to value property. Subpoenas apply statewide, with enforcement outside Delaware through available legal channels. Individuals can receive subpoenas personally, through a suitable adult at home, or by certified mail. Businesses can receive them through registered agents or people authorized to accept service, personally or by certified mail. After proper service, Superior Court can order compliance; disobeying that order can lead to contempt penalties. A Delaware business entity that refuses the court order also faces enforcement for misuse of its corporate powers.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Spiros Mantzavinos

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Frank Burns

    Democratic • House

  • Nnamdi O. Chukwuocha

    Democratic • House

  • Daniel Cruce

    Democratic • Senate

  • Kerri Evelyn Harris

    Democratic • House

  • Kyra L. Hoffner

    Democratic • Senate

  • Russell Huxtable

    Democratic • Senate

  • Kimberly Williams

    Democratic • House

  • S. Elizabeth Lockman

    Democratic • Senate

  • Melissa Minor-Brown

    Democratic • House

  • Eric Morrison

    Democratic • House

  • Cyndie Romer

    Democratic • House

  • Claire Snyder-Hall

    Democratic • House

  • Bryan Townsend

    Democratic • Senate

  • John "Jack" Walsh

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

  1. SS 1 for SB 230 - Signed by Governor

    3/12/2026Governor

  2. SS 1 for SB 230 - Passed By Senate. Votes: 16 YES 1 NO 3 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT

    3/11/2026Senate

  3. SS 1 for SB 230 - Passed By House. Votes: 37 YES 4 ABSENT

    3/10/2026House

  4. SS 1 for SB 230 - - Passed In House by Voice Vote

    3/10/2026House

  5. Substituted in Senate by SS 1 for SB 230

    3/5/2026Senate

  6. SS 1 for SB 230 - Reported Out of Committee (Administration) in House with 3 On Its Merits

    1/28/2026House

  7. SS 1 for SB 230 - Assigned to Administration Committee in House

    1/22/2026House

  8. SS 1 for SB 230 - Passed By Senate. Votes: 15 YES 1 NO 4 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT

    1/22/2026Senate

  9. SS 1 for SB 230 - - Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT

    1/22/2026Senate

  10. Substituted in Senate by SS 1 for SB 230

    1/22/2026Senate

  11. Substituted in Senate by SS 1 for SB 230

    1/22/2026Senate

  12. Reported Out of Committee (Executive) in Senate with 3 Favorable, 2 On Its Merits

    1/21/2026Senate

  13. Introduced and Assigned to Executive Committee in Senate

    1/20/2026Senate

Bill Text

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    1/20/2026

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