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DE HB435

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

7/1/2018

Primary Sponsor

Paul Baumbach

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Origin

House of Representatives

149th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Article IV of the City of Newark Charter to grant the city council authority to impose a lodging tax on hotel and motel rooms located within Newark.

  • Lodging tax is capped at 3 percent of the room rent and applies to hotels, motels, and tourist homes as defined in Delaware Title 30, §6101.

  • Lodging tax is imposed in addition to any state lodging taxes currently in effect.

  • Tax must be approved by a majority vote of the city council pursuant to Newark Charter provisions.

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend The Charter Of The City Of Newark Relating To The Powers Of Council.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

7/1/2018

Committee Referrals

Judicial & Community Affairs6/9/2018
Administration5/30/2018

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