HB462

An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To School Taxes.

Final Passage·6/30/26
Draft Text

Delaware HB462 amends Title 14 of the Delaware Code to modify school tax rates and collection procedures.

Delaware HB462 amends Title 14 of the Delaware Code to revise school tax rates and collection procedures. It allows school boards to set tax rates up to 10% higher for delinquencies and collection costs. If a school district crosses county lines and changes its tax rate, it must include a 10% addition for delinquencies and costs. The bill also specifies that the Department of Finance collects school capitation taxes in New Castle County and mandates that tax rates for residential and non-residential properties be uniform within a district.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · 14–4 · Jun 30
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Signature or veto

Sponsors

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13
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

14 Yea

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4 Nay

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2 Not Voting

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Jun 24

1:30 PM

Executive

Jun 16

12:30 PM

Appropriations

History

Jun 30

Senate

Passed By Senate. Votes: 14 YES 4 NO 2 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT

Jun 25

Senate

Reported Out of Committee (Finance) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits

Jun 24

Senate

Reported Out of Committee (Executive) in Senate with 5 On Its Merits