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DE HB418

Bill

Status

Introduced

6/9/2016

Primary Sponsor

Michael Mulrooney

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Origin

House of Representatives

148th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Increases the special assessment rate on taxable wages for employers liable under Chapter 33 of Title 19 to fund the Delaware Workforce Development Board's training services for dislocated workers.

  • Raises the assessment rate from .085% to .10% when the taxable wage base is $18,500, from .095% to .1075% when the base is $16,500, from .11% to .12% when the base is $14,500, and from .126% to .133% when the base is $12,500.

  • Maintains the assessment rate at .15% when the taxable wage base is $10,500 with no change.

  • The increased assessment rates are designed to restore approximately $900,000 in annual operating revenue lost by the Delaware Workforce Development Board due to previous tax reductions.

  • Takes effect on January 1 of the year following enactment.

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 19 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Special Assessment For Dislocated Workers.

Last Action

Reported Out of Committee (LABOR) in House with 2 Favorable, 8 On Its Merits

6/15/2016

Committee Referrals

Labor6/9/2016

Full Bill Text

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