2025-2026 Regular SessionDelaware Legislature

HB41: An Act To Amend The Charter Of The Town Of Millsboro Relating To Annexation Of Territory And The Appointment Of Committees.

Legislative Summary

This Amendment to the Charter of the Town Of Millsboro, in Section 3, amends the process for the initiation of annexation proceedings by allowing a Petition to be reviewed by the Town Staff, to determine the Petition is complete and all required information is contained in the Petition, before being presented to the Town Council. The Town Council will also be included in appointing a Committee to investigate the possibility of annexation by Resolution, instead of solely being the function of the Mayor. It further amends Section 16 by requiring the President of the Town Council to appoint committees with the advice and consent of a majority of the Town Council members. It also clarifies that all members of the Town Council have the right to make recommendations regarding new committees

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Bill History

3/6/2025
Introduced and Assigned to Administration Committee in House
3/19/2025
Reported Out of Committee (Administration) in House with 5 On Its Merits
3/20/2025
Passed By House. Votes: 36 YES 5 ABSENT
3/20/2025
Assigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in Senate
5/7/2025
Reported Out of Committee (Elections & Government Affairs) in Senate with 5 On Its Merits
5/15/2025
Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
5/22/2025
Signed by Governor

Roll Call Votes

Senate Third Reading
5/15/2025
21
Yea
0
Nay
0
Not Voting
0
Absent
Result: PASSED
House Third Reading
3/20/2025
36
Yea
0
Nay
0
Not Voting
5
Absent
Result: PASSED

Status Information

Current Status
Passed(5/22/2025)
Chamber
House of Representatives

Sponsors

Republican: 2

Documents

Draft
Bill Text1/1/197017.2 KB