DE SB64 | 2013-2014 | 147th General Assembly
Status
Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Passed on July 3 2013 - 100% progression
Action: 2013-07-03 - Signed by Governor
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [HTML]
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Passed on July 3 2013 - 100% progression
Action: 2013-07-03 - Signed by Governor
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [HTML]
Summary
The Bethel Town Council has extensively reviewed and proposed comprehensive revisions to its charter. This bill is the result of those efforts including public hearings and a resolution to send the proposed charter revisions to the Delaware General Assembly for approval. A summary of those revisions are as follows, the Charter bill: Updates, reorganizes and simplifies the election law and procedure including making it consistent with State law. Provides for a procedure to fill Council member vacancies which is defined. Establishes a six month statute of limitations for civil actions against the Town or Town Officials. Clarifies the President’s, Secretary’s and Treasurer’s role. Adds the Council’s authority to appoint committees, commissions and boards by a simple majority. Although the Town does not have an Alderman, inserts the Alderman charter language consistent with other Towns recently approved by the General Assembly. Although Bethel has no police force, clarifies the option to appoint one under the authority of Council. Makes their fiscal year consistent with the County’s. Specifies the audit procedure. Updates and limits the revenue authority. Re-establishes bond indebtedness limits to $25,000 with a required referendum. Allows property assessment to be consistent with the county. Simplifies the Town’s authority over streets, sidewalks and gutters.
Title
An Act To Amend The Charter Of The Town Of Bethel Relating To Elections, Administration, Finance, And Development.
Sponsors
Roll Calls
2013-06-25 - House - House Third Reading (Y: 41 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2013-06-12 - Senate - Senate Third Reading (Y: 21 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2013-06-12 - Senate - Senate Third Reading (Y: 21 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2013-07-03 | Senate | Signed by Governor |
2013-06-25 | House | Passed by House of Representatives. Votes: Passed 41 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT |
2013-06-19 | House | Reported Out of Committee (HOUSE ADMINISTRATION) in House with 3 On Its Merits |
2013-06-13 | House | Introduced and Assigned to House Administration Committee in House |
2013-06-12 | Senate | Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 21 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT |
2013-06-12 | Senate | Amendment SA 1 - Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 20 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT 0 VACANT |
2013-06-05 | Senate | Reported Out of Committee (COMMUNITY/COUNTY AFFAIRS) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits |
2013-06-04 | Senate | Amendment SA 1 - Introduced and Placed With the Bill in Senate |
2013-05-08 | Senate | Assigned to Community/County Affairs Committee in Senate |