Delaware · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 436: AN ACT TO AMEND THE TOWN CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF SMYRNA.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 436 is a bill introduced in the Delaware House on May 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT TO AMEND THE TOWN CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF SMYRNA. Primary sponsor: Bill Carson (Democratic), Kyra Hoffner (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (September 30, 2026): 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 Act amends the Town of Smyrna Charter as follows: (1) Authorizes the Town to impose school impact fees on new development and construction as long as the impact fees do not exceed the impact fee that would otherwise be imposed by Kent County or New Castle County on development in unincorporated areas. (2) Authorizes the Board of Elections, and not the Town Council, to hear and decide challenges that are raised to the qualifications of candidates for the office of mayor and council. (3) Specifies that a vacancy in a council seat caused by the council member being elected as mayor is to be filled by the Town Council if less than a year is left on the term or by a special election if more than 1 year is left on the term. (4) Clarifies the standards to be used when determining the domicile of a prospective voter or candidate for office. (5) Establishes a 3-year term of office for the Board of Elections and clarifies that a tie vote for an office shall be resolved by the toss of a coin. (6) Eliminates the requirement that the Town Council meet the first and third Monday of each month and authorizes the Town Council to determine the day and frequency of monthly meetings at the annual organizational meeting. (7) Revises the annual audit deadline from June 30 to August 31.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Carson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
| Kyra Hoffner | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
“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: 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