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DE HB172

Bill

Status

Passed

8/3/2011

Primary Sponsor

George Bunting

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Origin

House of Representatives

146th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends paragraph (a)(30) of Section 31 of the Town of Millville's charter to revise the real estate tax limit from a fixed dollar amount of $250,000 to 3% of the total assessed value of all taxable real estate and improvements.

  • Maintains an exemption allowing unlimited taxation of real estate for payment of interest on and principal of bonded indebtedness, whether existing or future.

  • Enables the Town of Millville to accommodate future growth and budgetary needs without requiring additional charter amendments, as the current 0.5% tax rate has reached the previous dollar limit.

  • Applies the tax limitation only to municipal purposes, not to debt service obligations.

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend The Charter Of The Town Of Millville, Chapter 278, Volume 72, Laws Of Delaware, As Amended, Entitled "an Act To Reincorporate The Town Of Millville" To Amend Paragraph (a)(30) Of Section 31, Enumeration Of Powers.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

8/3/2011

Committee Referrals

Community/County Affairs6/21/2011
Administration6/9/2011

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