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DE HB 146

enacted

AN ACT TO AMEND THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF MILFORD RELATING TO ENUMERATED POWERS AND CITY COUNCIL GOVERNMENT.

Delaware · 2025-2026 Regular Session (153rd General Assembly) · lower

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Did DE HB 146 pass?

Yes. DE HB 146 has been enacted into law. Latest recorded action (2025-07-01): Signed by Governor

What is DE HB 146 about?

This Act to Amend the Charter grants the City Council the power to exercise eminent domain for the purpose of property acquisition, with the exception of land to be used solely for recreational purposes. It also grants the City Council the power to make proclamations to recognize achievements, historical events, special days or months for civic and social purposes, and other similar matters. This Act also clarifies that the Mayor may establish committees as they deem necessary with the consent of the City Council. Duration of elected officials’ terms, previously 2 years, shall be increased to a term of 3 years, beginning with the 2026 election for the Mayor, and beginning in 2027 for incoming Councilmembers. This Act prohibits any person in arrears and owing the City funds for taxes and other applicable fees, shall be ineligible to serve as Mayor or Councilperson. If a sitting Mayor or Councilperson becomes more than two months in arrears to the City, they shall be disqualified from their position and the seat shall be declared vacant.

Who sponsors DE HB 146?

David L. Wilson, Charles S Postles Jr., Bryan W. Shupe are the primary sponsors of DE HB 146.

Description

This Act to Amend the Charter grants the City Council the power to exercise eminent domain for the purpose of property acquisition, with the exception of land to be used solely for recreational purposes. It also grants the City Council the power to make proclamations to recognize achievements, historical events, special days or months for civic and social purposes, and other similar matters. This Act also clarifies that the Mayor may establish committees as they deem necessary with the consent of the City Council. Duration of elected officials’ terms, previously 2 years, shall be increased to a term of 3 years, beginning with the 2026 election for the Mayor, and beginning in 2027 for incoming Councilmembers. This Act prohibits any person in arrears and owing the City funds for taxes and other applicable fees, shall be ineligible to serve as Mayor or Councilperson. If a sitting Mayor or Councilperson becomes more than two months in arrears to the City, they shall be disqualified from their position and the seat shall be declared vacant.

Introduced
2025-05-08
Latest action
2025-07-01 — Signed by Governor
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Sponsors

  • David L. Wilsonprimary
  • Charles S Postles Jr.primary
  • Bryan W. Shupeprimary

Committees

Not provided by source.

Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2025-07-01

    Signed by Governor

    executive-signature

  2. 2025-06-30

    Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES

    passage

  3. 2025-06-25

    Reported Out of Committee (Elections & Government Affairs) in Senate with 6 On Its Merits

    committee-passage

  4. 2025-06-24

    Assigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in Senate

    introduction,referral-committee

  5. 2025-06-24

    Passed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 VACANT

    passage

  6. 2025-06-18

    Reported Out of Committee (Administration) in House with 4 On Its Merits

    committee-passage

  7. 2025-05-08

    Introduced and Assigned to Administration Committee in House

    introduction,referral-committee

Versions

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Documents

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Votes

  • 2/3

    2025-06-30 · pass · 21-0

    Member-level votes (21)
    • Darius J. Brown: yes
    • Eric Buckson: yes
    • Daniel Cruce: yes
    • Stephanie L. Hansen: yes
    • Gerald W. Hocker: yes
    • Kyra L. Hoffner: yes
    • Russell Huxtable: yes
    • Dave G. Lawson: yes
    • S. Elizabeth Lockman: yes
    • Spiros Mantzavinos: yes
    • Trey Paradee: yes
    • Brian Pettyjohn: yes
    • Marie Pinkney: yes
    • Nicole Poore: yes
    • Bryant L. Richardson: yes
    • Ray Seigfried: yes
    • David P. Sokola: yes
    • Laura V. Sturgeon: yes
    • Bryan Townsend: yes
    • John "Jack" Walsh: yes
    • David L. Wilson: yes

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Official source

https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=142235

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