AN ACT TO AMEND THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF SEAFORD.
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HB 418 — AN ACT TO AMEND THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF SEAFORD.
Last action — Signed by Governor
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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✓Passed House
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✓Passed Senate
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✓To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced May 30, 2018. Enacted.
Prognosis
Where this bill stands today.
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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2 sponsors
2 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Single-party support
Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 R).
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 2 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
Section 1 provides that unpaid taxes shall become first liens against property of the owner for a period of ten (10) years from the date of the assessment. Section 2 reduces the term upon which a homeowner, heir, executors and assigns can redeem property sold at a sheriff sale from one (1) year to 60 days from the date the sale is approved by a Court of law to make the language consistent with Title 9, Section 8729 of the Delaware Code.
Bill Text
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Action History
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Signed by Governor
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Passed By Senate. Votes: 18 YES 3 ABSENT
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Reported Out of Committee (Judicial & Community Affairs) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits
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Assigned to Judicial & Community Affairs Committee in Senate
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Passed By House. Votes: 39 YES 2 ABSENT
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Amendment HA 1 to HB 418 - Passed In House by Voice Vote
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Reported Out of Committee (Administration) in House with 5 On Its Merits
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Amendment HA 1 to HB 418 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
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Introduced and Assigned to Administration Committee in House
Sponsors
- Daniel B. Short · Primary
- Bryant L. Richardson · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 60 not signed on
Sponsors (2)
- Daniel B. Short Republican
- Bryant L. Richardson Republican
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (60)
60 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 60 →"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.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 9 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Democratic | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 18 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| % of votes cast | 86% | 0% | 0% | 14% |
How each member voted (21)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Anthony Delcollo | — | Yea |
| Brian J. Bushweller | — | Yea |
| Bruce C. Ennis | — | Yea |
| Catherine Cloutier | — | Not Voting |
| Colin Bonini | — | Not Voting |
| David B. McBride | — | Yea |
| Ernesto B Lopez | — | Not Voting |
| F. Gary Simpson | — | Yea |
| Gregory F. Lavelle | — | Yea |
| Harris B. McDowell | — | Yea |
| Margaret Rose Henry | — | Yea |
| Robert Marshall | — | Yea |
| Bryan Townsend | Democratic | Yea |
| David P. Sokola | Democratic | Yea |
| John "Jack" Walsh | Democratic | Yea |
| Nicole Poore | Democratic | Yea |
| Stephanie L. Hansen | Democratic | Yea |
| Brian Pettyjohn | Republican | Yea |
| Bryant L. Richardson | Republican | Yea |
| Dave G. Lawson | Republican | Yea |
| Gerald W. Hocker | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 24 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Democratic | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Republican | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 39 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 95% | 0% | 0% | 5% |
How each member voted (41)
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 418 do?
- Section 1 provides that unpaid taxes shall become first liens against property of the owner for a period of ten (10) years from the date of the assessment. Section 2 reduces the term upon which a homeowner, heir, executors and assigns can redeem property sold at a sheriff sale from one (1) year to 60 days from the date the sale is approved by a Court of law to make the language consistent with Title 9, Section 8729 of the Delaware Code.
- Who sponsors HB 418?
- HB 418 is sponsored by Daniel B. Short (Republican) and Bryant L. Richardson (Republican).
- What is the current status of HB 418?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced May 30, 2018. Enacted.
- Where can I track HB 418?
- Track HB 418 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.
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