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DE HB85

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/17/2016

Primary Sponsor

Daniel Short

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Origin

House of Representatives

148th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Removes the existing prohibition that prevented school districts from using tax intercept programs to collect unpaid school taxes
  • Expands the definition of "claimant agency" to include political subdivisions and school districts for collecting property taxes owed through tax intercept
  • Addresses approximately $32.37 million in unpaid school property taxes across Delaware's three counties over a five-year period
  • New Castle County accounts for the largest share of arrears at $20.15 million, followed by Sussex County at $7.50 million and Kent County at $4.72 million
  • Christina School District has the highest individual arrears at $5.51 million, while Polytech (New Castle portion) has the lowest at $19,607

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 30 Of The Delaware Code Relating To State Taxes.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

3/17/2016

Committee Referrals

Education1/26/2016
Education4/1/2015

Full Bill Text

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