AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 9 AND TITLE 17 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO NEW CASTLE COUNTY NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROV...
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SB 286 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 9 AND TITLE 17 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO NEW CASTLE COUNTY NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS.
Last action — Signed by Governor
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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✓Passed Senate
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✓Passed House
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✓To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced May 05, 2022. Enacted.
Prognosis
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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9 sponsors
5 primary, 4 co-sponsors signed on.
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Bipartisan support
Sponsored across 2 parties (5 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 2 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
This Act shall be known as the “New Castle County Neighborhood Improvement District Act.” The Act assembles New Castle County resources under “one roof” to focus comprehensively on persistent, and in some cases legacy, neighborhood problems, thereby promoting the possibilities of successfully resolving systemic neighborhood problems. Summary of the Act: • The Act provides for creation of a Neighborhood Improvement District (a “NID”). • Creation of a neighborhood district provides a source of funding for enhanced services in neighborhoods that are especially in need of such services, including, for example, district-wide snow removal, district-wide trash collection, and maintenance of open space. • A primary, but not exclusive, source of funding for the enhanced services is a special assessment on non-exempt properties located within the NID, the primary beneficiaries in the neighborhood. • A NID may be initiated by submission of a voluntary petition by property owners or residents in the district, or by the County, subject to objection by at least 50%, in number, of the non-exempt specially assessed property owners in the district. • A NID will be created and is to exist for only as long as necessary to resolve problems in a neighborhood, and then, after accomplishing its goal of resolving persistent neighborhood problems, it will be subject to dissolution.
Bill Text
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The bill establishes a new chapter in Title 9 of the Delaware Code to create and regulate Neighborhood Improvement Districts in New Castle County.
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Title 9, Chapter 35
CHAPTER 35. New Castle County Neighborhood Improvement Districts.
This creates a new chapter for Neighborhood Improvement Districts in New Castle County.
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Title 9, Chapter 35
§ 3501. Short title. This Act shall be known as the “New Castle County Neighborhood Improvement District Act.”
This establishes the title of the Act.
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Title 9, Chapter 35
§ 3502. Legislative findings. The General Assembly finds and declares that: ...
This sets forth legislative findings regarding the importance of neighborhood improvement districts.
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Title 9, Chapter 35
§ 3503. Definitions. The following words and phrases when used in this Chapter shall have the meanings provided herein: ...
This defines key terms used in the context of Neighborhood Improvement Districts.
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Title 9, Chapter 35
§ 3504. Powers of New Castle County. New Castle County shall have the power to: ...
This allocates specific powers to New Castle County concerning Neighborhood Improvement Districts.
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Title 9, Chapter 35
§ 3505. Creation of a neighborhood improvement district. (a) Establishment. (1) Property owners and residents in a proposed NID, or the County, may petition to establish a NID, ...
This outlines the procedures for creating a Neighborhood Improvement District.
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Title 9, Chapter 35
§ 3506. Neighborhood improvement district management association.
This establishes the governing body for managing Neighborhood Improvement Districts.
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Title 9, Chapter 35
§ 3507. District advisory council.
This allows for the establishment of an advisory council for the district.
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Title 9, Chapter 35
§ 3508. Special assessments.
This section provides for the levying of special assessments on properties within Neighborhood Improvement Districts.
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Title 9, Chapter 35
§ 3509. Sunset provisions.
This includes provisions for the dissolution of Neighborhood Improvement Districts after a set period unless renewed.
Action History
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Signed by Governor
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Passed By House. Votes: 37 YES 2 NO 2 ABSENT
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Reported Out of Committee (Administration) in House with 4 On Its Merits
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Re-Assigned to Administration Committee in House
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Assigned to Housing & Community Affairs Committee in House
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Passed By Senate. Votes: 18 YES 3 ABSENT
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Reported Out of Committee (Elections & Government Affairs) in Senate with 2 Favorable, 3 On Its Merits
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Introduced and Assigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in Senate
Sponsors
- Kyle Evans Gay · Cosponsor
- Paul S. Baumbach · Cosponsor
- Sarah McBride · Primary
- Stephanie L. Hansen · Primary
- John "Jack" Walsh · Primary
- Debra Heffernan · Primary
- Edward S. Osienski · Primary
- David P. Sokola · Cosponsor
- Kevin S Hensley · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →5 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 53 not signed on · 2 voted No
Sponsors (5)
- Sarah McBride
- Stephanie L. Hansen Democratic
- John "Jack" Walsh Democratic
- Debra Heffernan Democratic
- Edward S. Osienski Democratic
Co-sponsors (4)
- Kyle Evans Gay
- Paul S. Baumbach
- David P. Sokola Democratic
- Kevin S Hensley Republican
Not signed on (53)
53 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 53 →"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 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democratic | 14 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Republican | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 37 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 90% | 5% | 0% | 5% |
How each member voted (41)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democratic | 9 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Republican | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 18 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| % of votes cast | 86% | 0% | 0% | 14% |
How each member voted (21)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| 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 | Not Voting |
| Spiros Mantzavinos | Democratic | Not Voting |
| 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 286 do?
- This Act shall be known as the “New Castle County Neighborhood Improvement District Act.” The Act assembles New Castle County resources under “one roof” to focus comprehensively on persistent, and in some cases legacy, neighborhood problems, thereby promoting the possibilities of successfully resolving systemic neighborhood problems. Summary of the Act: • The Act provides for creation of a Neighborhood Improvement District (a “NID”). • Creation of a neighborhood district provides a source of funding for enhanced services in neighborhoods that are especially in need of such services, including, for example, district-wide snow removal, district-wide trash collection, and maintenance of open space. • A primary, but not exclusive, source of funding for the enhanced services is a special assessment on non-exempt properties located within the NID, the primary beneficiaries in the neighborhood. • A NID may be initiated by submission of a voluntary petition by property owners or residents in the district, or by the County, subject to objection by at least 50%, in number, of the non-exempt specially assessed property owners in the district. • A NID will be created and is to exist for only as long as necessary to resolve problems in a neighborhood, and then, after accomplishing its goal of resolving persistent neighborhood problems, it will be subject to dissolution.
- Who sponsors SB 286?
- SB 286 is sponsored by Kyle Evans Gay, Paul S. Baumbach, Sarah McBride, Stephanie L. Hansen (Democratic), John "Jack" Walsh (Democratic), Debra Heffernan (Democratic), Edward S. Osienski (Democratic), David P. Sokola (Democratic), and Kevin S Hensley (Republican).
- What is the current status of SB 286?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced May 05, 2022. Enacted.
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