Delaware · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 25: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF MILLSBORO RELATING TO TOWN OF MILLSBORO ELECTION DISTRICTS, VACANCIES, AND THE TOWN SECRETARY.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 25 is a bill introduced in the Delaware House on December 19, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF MILLSBORO RELATING TO TOWN OF MILLSBORO ELECTION DISTRICTS, VACANCIES, AND THE TOWN SECRETARY. Primary sponsor: Rich Collins (Republican), Gerald Hocker (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 7, 2025): Signed by Governor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
This bill amends the charter of the Town of Millsboro to authorize redistricting of the Town's 3 municipal election districts using the 2020 federal decennial census by January 1, 2026 and to thereafter redistrict within 2 years of the latest federal decennial census. This bill also changes the process to fill a vacancy on the Town Council so that: (1) the Town Council shall appoint a person to fill a vacancy when there is less than 1 year remaining in the vacant term; (2) a special election is required to fill a vacancy when there is more than 1 year remaining in the vacant term; and (3) the Town Council shall appoint a person to fill the vacancy if no one files to run in the special election. This bill also clarifies that the Secretary shall be one of the members of the Town Council and describes the duties of the Secretary.T
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rich Collins | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 41 |
| Gerald Hocker | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Signed by Governor
- Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 ABSENT
- Reported Out of Committee (Elections & Government Affairs) in Senate with 1 Favorable, 4 On Its Merits
- Assigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in Senate
- Passed By House. Votes: 39 YES 2 ABSENT
- Reported Out of Committee (Administration) in House with 5 On Its Merits
- Introduced and Assigned to Administration Committee in House