Delaware bills · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026)
Delaware HB 144
AN ACT TO AMEND THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF NEW CASTLE RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX RATES.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Franklin D. Cooke (Democratic)
- Nicole Poore (Democratic)
- Melissa Minor-Brown (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Delaware legislature· synopsis
This Act amends the Charter of the City of New Castle by authorizing the City Council to levy taxes on real property at varying rates based upon property classification (e.g. residential, commercial, or industrial).
H.S. 1 to H.B. 144 clarifies that any taxes on real property must be in “just portions” sufficient to cover the aggregate of the budget.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:04 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2025 Senate | 2/3 | pass | Set your home in Delaware to see |
| Jun 17, 2025 House | 2/3 | pass | Set your home in Delaware to see |
Actions
- Jul 30, 2025
Signed by Governor - Jun 25, 2025 · Senate
Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES - Jun 18, 2025 · Senate
Reported Out of Committee (Elections & Government Affairs) in Senate with 2 Favorable, 4 On Its Merits - Jun 17, 2025 · Senate
Assigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in Senate - Jun 17, 2025 · House
Passed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 ABSENT - Jun 12, 2025 · House
was introduced and adopted in lieu of HB 144