2023-2024 Regular SessionDelaware Legislature

HB398: An Act To Amend The Charter Of The City Of Seaford Relating To Fire Department Appropriations.

Legislative Summary

This Act amends the City of Seaford Charter to remove the section regarding Fire Department Appropriations, specifically, the City Council's authority to set aside or appropriate up to ten percent of real estate taxes to provide for and maintain the equipment of the Seaford Volunteer Fire Department. It also removes the obligation of the President of the Fire Department to submit an annual report to the City Council.

Bill History

5/15/2024
Introduced and Assigned to Administration Committee in House
6/12/2024
Reported Out of Committee (Administration) in House with 1 Favorable, 4 On Its Merits
6/13/2024
Passed By House. Votes: 41 YES
6/13/2024
Assigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in Senate
6/26/2024
Reported Out of Committee (Elections & Government Affairs) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits
6/27/2024
Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
10/9/2024
Signed by Governor

Roll Call Votes

Senate Third Reading
6/27/2024
21
Yea
0
Nay
0
Not Voting
0
Absent
Result: PASSED
House Third Reading
6/13/2024
41
Yea
0
Nay
0
Not Voting
0
Absent
Result: PASSED

Status Information

Current Status
Passed(10/9/2024)
Chamber
House of Representatives
Sine DiePrior Session

Sponsors

Republican: 2

Primary Sponsor

Daniel Short
Daniel Short
Republican

Documents

Draft
Bill Text1/1/19709.3 KB