Delaware · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 245: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO LIMITATION ON PUBLIC SCHOOLS' TAX RATE AFTER GENERAL REASSESSMENT.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 245 is a bill introduced in the Delaware House on August 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO LIMITATION ON PUBLIC SCHOOLS' TAX RATE AFTER GENERAL REASSESSMENT. Primary sponsor: Mike Smith (Republican), Kevin Hensley (Republican), Eric Buckson (Republican). It lists 10 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 25, 2026): Tabled in Committee.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
This Act removes the up to 10% increase in school property taxes allowed after reassessment This Act takes effect July 1, 2025, and applies to all public school tax rates after July 1, 2025.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 13
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Smith | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 22 |
| Kevin Hensley | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 9 |
| Eric Buckson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Jeff Hilovsky | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
| Gerald Hocker | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| Dave Lawson | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 15 |
| Brian Pettyjohn | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 19 |
| Charles Postles | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 33 |
| Bryant Richardson | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 21 |
| Bryan Shupe | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 36 |
| Jeff Spiegelman | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 11 |
| Dave Wilson | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 18 |
| Lyndon Yearick | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 34 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Tabled in Committee
- Defeated By House. Votes: 15 YES 6 NO 18 NOT VOTING 2 ABSENT. Reason Taken: Motion to Suspend Rules on HB 245
- Introduced and Assigned to Education Committee in House