AN ACT TO AMEND THE CHARTER OF MILLVILLE RELATING TO THE POWER TO IMPOSE AND COLLECT A LODGING TAX.
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SB 162 — AN ACT TO AMEND THE CHARTER OF MILLVILLE RELATING TO THE POWER TO IMPOSE AND COLLECT A LODGING TAX.
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced June 18, 2019. Enacted.
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2 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 R).
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Passed 2 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
This Act amends the Charter of Millville to give the Town Council the authority to impose and collect a lodging tax.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
8 added · 21 removed8 line(s) added, 21 removed.
Hocker &DELAWARE Rep.STATE SENATE 150th GENERAL ASSEMBLY SENATE AMENDMENT NO.
Gray1 DELAWARETO STATE SENATE 150th GENERAL ASSEMBLY SENATE BILL NO.
162 AN ACT TO AMEND THESenate CHARTERBill OFNo. MILLVILLE RELATING TO THE POWER TO IMPOSE AND COLLECT A LODGING TAX.
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SectionSYNOPSIS 1.This Amendment corrects the name of the town to Millville.
Amend the Charter of Millville by making deletions as shown by strike through and insertions as shown by underline as follows:
Enumeration Of Powers Section 31.
(a) Not by way of limitation upon the power vested in the Town Council of The Town of Millville to exercise all powers delegated by this Charter to the municipal corporation or to the Town Council except as may expressly appear herein to the contrary, but, rather by way of enumeration and for purposes of clarity, the Town Council is vested by this Charter with the following powers, to be exercised by the Town Council in the interest of good government and the safety, health, and public welfare of the Town, its inhabitants and affairs, that is to say:
(42) [Repealed.] To impose and collect a lodging tax of no more than 3% of the rent, in addition to the amount imposed by the State, for the occupancy of any room or rooms in a hotel, motel, or tourist home which is located within the boundaries of the Town of Georgetown, under Chapter 61 of Title 30 of the Delaware Code.
SYNOPSIS This Act amends the Charter of Millville to give the Town Council the authority to impose and collect a lodging tax.
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Action History
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Signed by Governor
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Passed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 NO
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Reported Out of Committee (Administration) in House with 4 On Its Merits
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Assigned to Administration Committee in House
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Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT
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Amendment SA 1 to SB 162 - Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 ABSENT
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Amendment SA 1 to SB 162 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
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Reported Out of Committee (Elections, Govt. & Community Affairs) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits
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Introduced and Assigned to Elections, Govt. & Community Affairs Committee in Senate
Sponsors
- Gerald W. Hocker · Primary
- Ronald E. Gray · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 60 not signed on · 1 voted No
Sponsors (2)
- Gerald W. Hocker Republican
- Ronald E. Gray 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democratic | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 40 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 98% | 2% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (41)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democratic | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 20 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 95% | 0% | 0% | 5% |
How each member voted (21)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Anthony Delcollo | — | Yea |
| Bruce C. Ennis | — | Yea |
| Catherine Cloutier | — | Yea |
| Colin Bonini | — | Yea |
| David B. McBride | — | Yea |
| Ernesto B Lopez | — | Yea |
| Harris B. McDowell | — | Yea |
| Bryan Townsend | Democratic | Yea |
| Darius J. Brown | Democratic | Yea |
| David P. Sokola | Democratic | Yea |
| John "Jack" Walsh | Democratic | Yea |
| Laura V. Sturgeon | Democratic | Yea |
| Nicole Poore | Democratic | Yea |
| S. Elizabeth Lockman | 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 |
| Gerald W. Hocker | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 162 do?
- This Act amends the Charter of Millville to give the Town Council the authority to impose and collect a lodging tax.
- Who sponsors SB 162?
- SB 162 is sponsored by Gerald W. Hocker (Republican) and Ronald E. Gray (Republican).
- What is the current status of SB 162?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced June 18, 2019. Enacted.
- Where can I track SB 162?
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