Delaware bills · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026)
Delaware HB 472
AN ACT RELATING TO THE TERRITORIAL LIMITS OF THE TOWN OF CHESWOLD.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- David L. Wilson (Republican)
- John "Jack" Walsh (Democratic)
- Bryan Townsend (Democratic)
- Laura V. Sturgeon (Democratic)
- David P. Sokola (Democratic)
- Ray Seigfried (Democratic)
- Bryant L. Richardson (Republican)
- Nicole Poore (Democratic)
- Marie Pinkney (Democratic)
- Brian Pettyjohn (Republican)
- Trey Paradee (Democratic)
- Spiros Mantzavinos (Democratic)
- Josue O Ortega (Democratic)
- Russell Huxtable (Democratic)
- Claire Snyder-Hall (Democratic)
- Stell Parker Selby
- Melanie Ross Levin (Democratic)
- Sarah McBride
- Franklin D. Cooke (Democratic)
- Darius J. Brown (Democratic)
- Dave G. Lawson (Republican)
- William Bush (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Delaware legislature· synopsis
This Act removes from the Town of Cheswold certain parcels of real property within the Nobles Pond development that are currently within the territorial limits of the Town of Cheswold.
This Act requires a greater than majority vote for passage because § 1 of Article IX of the Delaware Constitution requires the affirmative vote of two-thirds of the members elected to each house of the General Assembly to amend a municipal charter, whether directly, by amendment to a specific municipality’s charter, or indirectly, by a general law.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 14, 2026, 12:15 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2026 Senate | 2/3 | pass | Set your home in Delaware to see |
| Jun 18, 2026 House | 2/3 | pass | Set your home in Delaware to see |
Actions
- Jul 6, 2026
Signed by Governor - Jul 1, 2026 · Senate
Passed By Senate. Votes: 16 YES 5 ABSENT - Jun 25, 2026 · Senate
Reported Out of Committee (Elections & Government Affairs) in Senate with 1 Favorable, 3 On Its Merits - Jun 18, 2026 · Senate
Assigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in Senate - Jun 18, 2026 · House
Passed By House. Votes: 39 YES 2 ABSENT - Jun 18, 2026 · House
Amendment HA 1 to HB 472 - Passed In House by Voice Vote - Jun 18, 2026 · House
Amendment HA 1 to HB 472 - Introduced and Placed With Bill - Jun 17, 2026 · House
Reported Out of Committee (Administration) in House with 5 On Its Merits - Jun 10, 2026 · House
Introduced and Assigned to Administration Committee in House