Delaware 150th General Assembly (2019-2020) Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 2 R · 1 D cosponsors

HB 147 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 22 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO A LODGING TAX.

Last action — Amendment HA 1 to HB 147 - Stricken in House

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

This bill died with 150th General Assembly (2019-2020). 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

Currently, a municipality other than the City of Wilmington must be granted the authority to impose a lodging tax by an amendment to the municipality’s charter through a special act of incorporation passed by the General Assembly. This Act authorizes all municipalities to impose a lodging tax, if a municipality chooses to do so. Because some municipalities currently have this authority, this Act makes clear that a provision in a special act of incorporation that authorizes a municipality to impose a lodging tax controls over the authority granted by this Act, whether the special act of incorporation is enacted before or after the effective date of this Act.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Amendment HA 1 to HB 147 - Stricken in House

  2. Amendment HA 1 to HB 147 - Introduced and Placed With Bill

  3. Reported Out of Committee (Housing & Community Affairs) in House with 6 On Its Merits

  4. Introduced and Assigned to Housing & Community Affairs Committee in House

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2 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 58 not signed on

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Not signed on (58)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 147 do?
Currently, a municipality other than the City of Wilmington must be granted the authority to impose a lodging tax by an amendment to the municipality’s charter through a special act of incorporation passed by the General Assembly. This Act authorizes all municipalities to impose a lodging tax, if a municipality chooses to do so. Because some municipalities currently have this authority, this Act makes clear that a provision in a special act of incorporation that authorizes a municipality to impose a lodging tax controls over the authority granted by this Act, whether the special act of incorporation is enacted before or after the effective date of this Act.
Who sponsors HB 147?
HB 147 is sponsored by Stephanie L. Hansen (Democratic), Daniel B. Short (Republican), Lyndon D. Yearick (Republican), and Ruth Briggs King.
What is the current status of HB 147?
This bill died with 150th General Assembly (2019-2020). 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 147?
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