Delaware 151st General Assembly (2021-2022) Status: In Committee

HB 169 — AN ACT TO AMEND THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF LEWES RELATING TO THE MANNER AND METHOD OF CONDUCTING ANNUAL MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS AND FISHING ALONG THE DELAWARE BAY SHORE.

Last action — Stricken in House

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 151st General Assembly (2021-2022). 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

This bill amends the Charter for the City of Lewes to permit the City of Lewes to utilize the State's Voter Registration System in connection with municipal elections, as authorized by Subchapters IV and V of Chapter 75 of Title 15 of the Delaware Code. This bill also amends the appointment process for an incumbent Councilperson or the Mayor in the event there is no challenger at the time of the Lewes municipal elections. This bill also deletes provisions that are redundant or in conflict with provisions that are redundant or in conflict with provisions of State law relating to municipal elections, specifically Chapter 75 of Title 15. This bill also provides that if a vacancy occurs in the Office of Mayor or City Councilperson, the person chosen to fill the vacancy shall be deemed to have been elected. This Act amends the Charter of the City of Lewes to permit the City Council to restrict fishing on the Delaware Bay shore, northwest of the Ferry terminal.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Stricken in House

  2. Introduced and Assigned to Administration Committee in House

Sponsors

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 169 do?
This bill amends the Charter for the City of Lewes to permit the City of Lewes to utilize the State's Voter Registration System in connection with municipal elections, as authorized by Subchapters IV and V of Chapter 75 of Title 15 of the Delaware Code. This bill also amends the appointment process for an incumbent Councilperson or the Mayor in the event there is no challenger at the time of the Lewes municipal elections. This bill also deletes provisions that are redundant or in conflict with provisions that are redundant or in conflict with provisions of State law relating to municipal elections, specifically Chapter 75 of Title 15. This bill also provides that if a vacancy occurs in the Office of Mayor or City Councilperson, the person chosen to fill the vacancy shall be deemed to have been elected. This Act amends the Charter of the City of Lewes to permit the City Council to restrict fishing on the Delaware Bay shore, northwest of the Ferry terminal.
Who sponsors HB 169?
HB 169 is sponsored by Ernesto B Lopez and Stephen Smyk.
What is the current status of HB 169?
This bill died with 151st General Assembly (2021-2022). 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 169?
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