Delaware 153rd General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

SB 127 — Charter Change/New Castle/Tax/Gross Rents

Last action — LOT

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

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced May 15, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Odds of enactment

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Summary

This Act amends the New Castle City Charter to provide that the New Castle City Council may impose and collect a tax of no more than 5% on the gross rents within city boundaries. The tax may not apply to rental properties that are directly subsidized by federal, state, or City of New Castle rental assistance funding.

Bill Text

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Action History

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Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 61 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (61)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 127 do?
This Act amends the New Castle City Charter to provide that the New Castle City Council may impose and collect a tax of no more than 5% on the gross rents within city boundaries. The tax may not apply to rental properties that are directly subsidized by federal, state, or City of New Castle rental assistance funding.
Who sponsors SB 127?
SB 127 is sponsored by Nicole Poore (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 127?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced May 15, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB 127?
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