AN ACT TO AMEND THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF DELAWARE CITY RELATING TO REVENUE.
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SB 238 — AN ACT TO AMEND THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF DELAWARE CITY RELATING TO REVENUE.
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 03, 2022. Enacted.
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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 (1 D).
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 2 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
This Act amends the Delaware City Charter to provide that the Mayor and Council may impose a 3% tax on gross rental income for any lot operating a park for recreational vehicles, load or truck campers, camping trailers, travel trailers, trailers, or motorhomes, located within the boundaries of the city. The Act further amends the Delaware City Charter to provide that the Mayor and Council may impose a tax, of no more than 3%, on rents or lease payments from apartments and other leased premises that are not subject to City property taxes and that are located within the boundaries of the city.
Bill Text
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Poore DELAWARE& STATERep. SENATE 151st GENERAL ASSEMBLY SENATE AMENDMENT NO.
1Longhurst TODELAWARE STATE SENATE 151st GENERAL ASSEMBLY SENATE BILL NO.
238 AN ACT TO AMEND SenateTHE BillCHARTER No.OF THE CITY OF DELAWARE CITY RELATING TO REVENUE.
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“additionSection to1. any amount imposed by law, on any lot(s) on which there is a recreational facility for recreational vehicles, load or truck campers, camping trailers, travel trailers, trailers, motorhomes, tent sites, or cottage type structures located within the boundaries of the City of Delaware City.” SYNOPSIS This Amendment clarifies that the Mayor and Council may impose a 3% tax on gross rental income for any lot on which there is a recreational facility for recreational vehicles, load or truck campers, camping trailers, travel trailers, trailers, motorhomes, tent sites, or cottage-type structures, located within the boundaries of the city.
Amend § 6-06 of the Charter of the City of Delaware City by making deletions as shown by strike through and insertions as shown by underline as follows:
§ 6-06.
Power to Raise Revenue.
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The Mayor and Council shall have the right to impose a tax of no more than 3% of the gross rental income, in addition to any amount imposed by law, for any lot operating a park for recreational vehicles, load or truck campers, camping trailers, travel trailers, trailers, or motorhomes, which is located within the boundaries of the City of Delaware City.
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The Mayor and Council shall have the right to impose a tax on rents or lease payments from apartments and other leased premises that are not subject to City property taxes of no more than 3% of the income, in addition to any amount imposed by law, which is located within the boundaries of the City of Delaware City.
SYNOPSIS This Act amends the Delaware City Charter to provide that the Mayor and Council may impose a 3% tax on gross rental income for any lot operating a park for recreational vehicles, load or truck campers, camping trailers, travel trailers, trailers, or motorhomes, located within the boundaries of the city.
The Act further amends the Delaware City Charter to provide that the Mayor and Council may impose a tax, of no more than 3%, on rents or lease payments from apartments and other leased premises that are not subject to City property taxes and that are located within the boundaries of the city.
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Action History
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Signed by Governor
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Passed By House. Votes: 38 YES 3 ABSENT
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Reported Out of Committee (Administration) in House with 4 Favorable, 1 On Its Merits
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Assigned to Administration Committee in House
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Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
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Amendment SA 1 to SB 238 - Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
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Reported Out of Committee (Elections & Government Affairs) in Senate with 2 Favorable, 3 On Its Merits
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Amendment SA 1 to SB 238 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
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Introduced and Assigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in Senate
Sponsors
- Nicole Poore · Primary
- Valerie Longhurst · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 60 not signed on
Sponsors (2)
- Nicole Poore Democratic
- Valerie Longhurst
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (60)
60 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 11 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Democratic | 15 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Republican | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 38 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| % of votes cast | 93% | 0% | 0% | 7% |
How each member voted (41)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (21)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Bruce C. Ennis | — | Yea |
| Colin Bonini | — | Yea |
| Ernesto B Lopez | — | Yea |
| Kyle Evans Gay | — | Yea |
| Sarah McBride | — | 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 |
| Marie Pinkney | Democratic | Yea |
| Nicole Poore | 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 | Yea |
| David L. Wilson | Republican | Yea |
| Gerald W. Hocker | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 238 do?
- This Act amends the Delaware City Charter to provide that the Mayor and Council may impose a 3% tax on gross rental income for any lot operating a park for recreational vehicles, load or truck campers, camping trailers, travel trailers, trailers, or motorhomes, located within the boundaries of the city. The Act further amends the Delaware City Charter to provide that the Mayor and Council may impose a tax, of no more than 3%, on rents or lease payments from apartments and other leased premises that are not subject to City property taxes and that are located within the boundaries of the city.
- Who sponsors SB 238?
- SB 238 is sponsored by Nicole Poore (Democratic) and Valerie Longhurst.
- What is the current status of SB 238?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 03, 2022. Enacted.
- Where can I track SB 238?
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