Delaware 152nd General Assembly (2023-2024) Status: In Committee 2 D cosponsors

HB 27 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 9 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO NEW CASTLE COUNTY BIDDING THRESHOLDS.

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    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 raises the public bidding thresholds for procurement of goods, contractual services, professional services, and public works contracts by the government of New Castle County to match the bidding thresholds established by the State’s Contracting and Purchasing Advisory Council.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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This Act raises the public bidding thresholds for New Castle County to align with those established by the State's Contracting and Purchasing Advisory Council.

  • § 314

    the sum of $50,000

    This change raises the bidding threshold above $50,000 for public work or goods in New Castle County.

  • § 314(g)(1)

    shall have has → the same power and authority

    This change corrects the wording for clarity regarding New Castle County's procurement powers.

  • § 314(g)(2)

    subsection (a) of this section shall not apply to the officials and government of Kent County which shall be subject only to those bid laws found at Chapter 69 of Title 29. → subsection (a) of this section does not apply to the officials and government of New Castle County, which shall award contracts for work, labor, merchandise, tools, implements, machinery, or materials under the bidding thresholds established by the Contracting and Purchasing Advisory Council under § 6913(d)(4) of Title 29.

    This change clarifies that New Castle County will follow the new bidding thresholds set by the state's advisory council instead of previous limits.

Action History

  1. Not Worked in Committee

  2. Introduced and Assigned to Housing Committee in House

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3 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 59 not signed on

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Not signed on (59)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 27 do?
This Act raises the public bidding thresholds for procurement of goods, contractual services, professional services, and public works contracts by the government of New Castle County to match the bidding thresholds established by the State’s Contracting and Purchasing Advisory Council.
Who sponsors HB 27?
HB 27 is sponsored by Spiros Mantzavinos (Democratic), Marie Pinkney (Democratic), and Sherry Dorsey Walker.
What is the current status of HB 27?
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 27?
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