HB436

An Act To Amend The Town Charter Of The Town Of Smyrna.

Final Passage·6/23/26
Draft Text

Delaware HB436 amends the Town Charter of Smyrna to revise voter qualifications, election procedures, and impact fees for new construction.

Delaware HB436 amends the Town Charter of Smyrna to revise voter qualifications, election procedures, and impact fees for new construction. The bill specifies that voters must be U.S. citizens, at least 18 years old, and have been domiciled in Smyrna for at least 30 days. It also allows Town Council members to run for Mayor without resigning their Council seats. The bill mandates annual audits of Town accounts and authorizes impact fees for new construction to cover public improvements and operational costs of volunteer fire and ambulance companies.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · 21–0 · Jun 23
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Signature or veto

Sponsors

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2
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

21 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Jun 18

11:30 AM

Elections & Government Affairs

Jun 10

3:00 PM

Administration

History

Jun 23

Senate

Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES

Jun 18

Senate

Reported Out of Committee (Elections & Government Affairs) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits

Jun 11

House

Passed By House. Votes: 38 YES 1 NO 2 ABSENT