Delaware legislation · 153rd General Assembly
Delaware HB436: Town of Smyrna/Charter Change
Status: Signed into law, September 30, 2026
AN ACT TO AMEND THE TOWN CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF SMYRNA.
What the bill says
An act to amend the town charter of the town of smyrna.
From the introduced text, May 21, 2026:
AN ACT TO AMEND THE TOWN CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF SMYRNA. Section 1. Amend Section 4, Chapter 176, Volume 74, Laws of Delaware, as amended, by making insertions as shown by underlining and deletions as shown by strike through as and/or to contribute to the costs of operations of those volunteer fire companies and/or ambulance/paramedic companies providing services within the Town. Impact fees may also be imposed upon new development or construction or upon first time occupancy of new construction to contribute to the operational costs of public schools, provided that the impact fee rate does not exceed the impact fee rate that would otherwise be imposed by Kent County or New Castle County on new development or construction or upon first time occupancy of new construction in unincorporated areas of each county. Section 2. Amend Section 5, Chapter 176, Volume 74, Laws of Delaware, as amended, by making insertions as shown by underlining and deletions as shown by strike through as follows: 5.3.2 Determinations Concerning Qualifications. If the Town Manager determines that any candidate may not meet the qualifications for office, he/she shall notify the Mayor who Board of Elections, which shall call a special meeting of the Town Council of the Board of Elections to be held no fewer than twenty-one days prior to the date set …
Sponsors
- William Carson (D, 28) · primary sponsor
- Kyra Hoffner (D, 14)
Latest actions
- : Signed by Governor
- : Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
- : Reported Out of Committee (Elections & Government Affairs) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits
- : Assigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in Senate
- : Passed By House. Votes: 38 YES 1 NO 2 ABSENT
- : Reported Out of Committee (Administration) in House with 1 Favorable, 3 On Its Merits
- : Introduced and Assigned to Administration Committee in House
Votes
- Passed (2/3) (June 23, 2026): 21 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Passed (3/4) (June 11, 2026): 38 yea, 1 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is HB436?
- HB436 is a bill in the Delaware Legislature (153rd General Assembly): Town of Smyrna/Charter Change.
- What does HB436 do?
- In its own words: An act to amend the town charter of the town of smyrna.
- What is the status of HB436?
- Signed into law as of September 30, 2026. Latest action: Signed by Governor (September 30, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB436?
- William Carson (D, 28), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for HB436?
- On the Delaware Legislature website: https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=143371
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