Delaware 152nd General Assembly (2023-2024) Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 6 R · 3 D cosponsors

HB 31 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 AND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE SENIOR PROPERTY TAX CREDIT.

Last action — Not Worked in Committee

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 152nd General Assembly (2023-2024). 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

This Act reinstates a credit against school taxes of up to $400 for seniors who have been domiciled in Delaware for 3 years or more. After 10 years domiciled in Delaware the credit would increase to $500. Under current law the credit is $500 after 10 years.

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Action History

  1. Not Worked in Committee

  2. Introduced and Assigned to Education Committee in House

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10 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 52 not signed on

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Not signed on (52)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 31 do?
This Act reinstates a credit against school taxes of up to $400 for seniors who have been domiciled in Delaware for 3 years or more. After 10 years domiciled in Delaware the credit would increase to $500. Under current law the credit is $500 after 10 years.
Who sponsors HB 31?
HB 31 is sponsored by Lyndon D. Yearick (Republican), Michael F. Smith (Republican), Ronald E. Gray (Republican), Franklin D. Cooke (Democratic), Richard G. Collins (Republican), David L. Wilson (Republican), Brian Pettyjohn (Republican), John "Jack" Walsh (Democratic), William Bush (Democratic), and Peter C. Schwartzkopf.
What is the current status of HB 31?
This bill died with 152nd General Assembly (2023-2024). 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 31?
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