Delaware 149th General Assembly (2017-2018) Status: In Committee

HB 453 — AN ACT TO AMEND THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF WILMINGTON.

Last action — Reported Out of Committee (Administration) in House with 4 On Its Merits

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

This bill died with 149th General Assembly (2017-2018). It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

This Act amends Section 3-304 of the City of Wilmington’s Home Rule Charter to allow the City of Wilmington to determine whether and to what extent its employees are required to be City residents. This Act does not affect residency requirements that exist elsewhere in the City of Wilmington’s Home Rule Charter, such as the residency requirement for City Council members under Section 2-103. This Act is subject to the requirements of § 841 of Title 22, prohibiting a residency requirement for an individual employed by the City for 5 years or more.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Reported Out of Committee (Administration) in House with 4 On Its Merits

  2. Introduced and Assigned to Administration Committee in House

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 60 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (60)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 453 do?
This Act amends Section 3-304 of the City of Wilmington’s Home Rule Charter to allow the City of Wilmington to determine whether and to what extent its employees are required to be City residents. This Act does not affect residency requirements that exist elsewhere in the City of Wilmington’s Home Rule Charter, such as the residency requirement for City Council members under Section 2-103. This Act is subject to the requirements of § 841 of Title 22, prohibiting a residency requirement for an individual employed by the City for 5 years or more.
Who sponsors HB 453?
HB 453 is sponsored by Margaret Rose Henry and Gerald L. Brady.
What is the current status of HB 453?
This bill died with 149th General Assembly (2017-2018). It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 453?
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