Delaware 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) Status: Passed House 1 R cosponsors

HB 376 — AN ACT TO AMEND THE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF MILLVILLE.

Last action — Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has passed the House. Introduced June 04, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Advancing 50% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

How often bills like it became law.

  • Passed House

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    2 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

The bill amends the Town of Millville's charter and updates tax and election provisions.

This bill updates the Town of Millville’s charter by removing outdated provisions and making technical changes. It establishes a property tax cap and changes the municipal election tie-breaking process.

What this means for you
  • Workers: The municipal election process changes could influence local governance, affecting workers in the town.
  • Families: This may affect property tax rates that families in Millville pay.

Summary

This Substitute for House Bill No. 376 removes provisions in the existing Town of Millville Charter that have been preempted or otherwise regulated by State law and makes technical changes. The original Bill reorganizes the Town Charter’s sections into corresponding articles, adds a preamble, and modernizes wording. Also, the Bill removes sections related to a Town-only assessment process, given the Town’s use of county assessments and adds a property tax cap of 3% of the total assessed value in the Town. The municipal election process is amended to include an ultimate tie-breaking mechanism.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill amends the charter of the Town of Millville to modify the procedures for annexation of territory.

  • Section 3. 1.3 Annexation of Territory

    The When the Town Manager or designee having has verified the notifications, → When the Town Manager or designee has verified the notifications,

    Corrects grammatical errors in the text regarding notifications verification.

  • Section 3. 1.3 Annexation of Territory

    will shall vote to accept the report, reject the report, or refer it to the Annexation Committee to accommodate new information. → shall vote to accept the report, reject the report, or refer it to the Annexation Committee to accommodate new information.

    Eliminates unnecessary wording for clarity in voting procedures.

  • Section 3. 1.3 Annexation of Territory

    Following the public hearing, the Town Council shall, within thirty (30) days, exercise one of the following options: (1) take a final vote on whether or not to approve the annexation request, in which case the vote to annex must pass by the affirmative vote of two-thirds (2/3) of all the members of the Town Council present and voting; or (2) vote by simple majority of the members present and voting, to hold a Town of Millville town-wide referendum on the petition. → Following the public hearing, the Town Council shall, within thirty (30) days, exercise one of the following options: (1) take a final vote on whether or not to approve the annexation request, in which case the vote to annex must pass by the affirmative vote of two-thirds (2/3) of all the members of the Town Council present and voting; or (2) vote by a simple majority of the members present and voting, to hold a Town of Millville town-wide referendum on the petition.

    Ensures grammatical correctness and consistency in voting language.

Action History

  1. Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT

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

  3. Assigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in Senate

  4. Passed By House. Votes: 35 YES 1 NO 5 ABSENT

  5. was introduced and adopted in lieu of HB 376

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 60 not signed on · 1 voted No

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (60)

60 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

2/3

Passed 20 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 15000
Republican 5001
Total 20001
% of votes cast 95%0%0%5%
How each member voted (21)
Member Party Vote
Bryan Townsend Democratic Yea
Daniel Cruce Democratic Yea
Darius J. Brown Democratic Yea
David P. Sokola Democratic Yea
John "Jack" Walsh Democratic Yea
Kyra L. Hoffner Democratic Yea
Laura V. Sturgeon Democratic Yea
Marie Pinkney Democratic Yea
Nicole Poore Democratic Yea
Ray Seigfried Democratic Yea
Russell Huxtable Democratic Yea
S. Elizabeth Lockman Democratic Yea
Spiros Mantzavinos Democratic Yea
Stephanie L. Hansen Democratic Yea
Trey Paradee Democratic Yea
Brian Pettyjohn Republican Yea
Bryant L. Richardson Republican Yea
Dave G. Lawson Republican Not Voting
David L. Wilson Republican Yea
Eric Buckson Republican Yea
Gerald W. Hocker Republican Yea

Official roll call →

2/3

Passed 35 Yea · 1 Nay · 5 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 26001
Republican 9104
Total 35105
% of votes cast 85%2%0%12%
How each member voted (41)
Member Party Vote
Alonna Berry Democratic Yea
Claire Snyder-Hall Democratic Yea
Cyndie Romer Democratic Yea
DeShanna U Neal Democratic Yea
Debra Heffernan Democratic Yea
Edward S. Osienski Democratic Yea
Eric Morrison Democratic Yea
Frank Burns Democratic Yea
Franklin D. Cooke Democratic Yea
Josue O Ortega Democratic Yea
Kamela T Smith Democratic Yea
Kendra Johnson Democratic Yea
Kerri Evelyn Harris Democratic Yea
Kimberly Williams Democratic Yea
Krista Griffith Democratic Not Voting
Larry Lambert Democratic Yea
Madinah Wilson-Anton Democratic Yea
Mara Gorman Democratic Yea
Melanie Ross Levin Democratic Yea
Melissa Minor-Brown Democratic Yea
Nnamdi O. Chukwuocha Democratic Yea
Sean M. Lynn Democratic Yea
Sherae'a Moore Democratic Yea
Sophie Phillips Democratic Yea
Stephanie T. Bolden Democratic Yea
William Bush Democratic Yea
William J. Carson Democratic Yea
Bryan W. Shupe Republican Yea
Charles S Postles Jr. Republican Not Voting
Daniel B. Short Republican Not Voting
Jeff Hilovsky Republican Nay
Jeffrey N. Spiegelman Republican Yea
Jesse R. Vanderwende Republican Yea
Kevin S Hensley Republican Not Voting
Lyndon D. Yearick Republican Yea
Michael F. Smith Republican Not Voting
Richard G. Collins Republican Yea
Ronald E. Gray Republican Yea
Shannon Morris Republican Yea
Timothy D. Dukes Republican Yea
Valerie Jones Giltner Republican Yea

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Subjects

taxation elections
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 376 do?
This Substitute for House Bill No. 376 removes provisions in the existing Town of Millville Charter that have been preempted or otherwise regulated by State law and makes technical changes. The original Bill reorganizes the Town Charter’s sections into corresponding articles, adds a preamble, and modernizes wording. Also, the Bill removes sections related to a Town-only assessment process, given the Town’s use of county assessments and adds a property tax cap of 3% of the total assessed value in the Town. The municipal election process is amended to include an ultimate tie-breaking mechanism.
Who sponsors HB 376?
HB 376 is sponsored by Stell Parker Selby and Ronald E. Gray (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 376?
This bill has passed the House. Introduced June 04, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
Where can I track HB 376?
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