Delaware · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 195: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF DELMAR RELATING TO NOMINATIONS AND ELECTIONS AND THE POWER TO BORROW MONEY AND ISSUE BONDS.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 195 is a bill introduced in the Delaware Senate on June 25, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF DELMAR RELATING TO NOMINATIONS AND ELECTIONS AND THE POWER TO BORROW MONEY AND ISSUE BONDS. Primary sponsor: Bryant Richardson (Republican), Tim Dukes (Republican). Most recent recorded action (June 30, 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 Act updates the Town of Delmar's Charter as follows: 1) changes the time period in which a candidate must notify the town manager of their candidacy from 10 to 30 days, 2) updates a portion of the charter that was intended to be updated in HB 396 of the 152nd general assembly to increase Delmar's bonding limit from $1,000,000 to $10,000,000, 3) updates the language describing the circumstances in which a voter may be denied to include no longer being a resident of Delmar or other disqualification as described within Delmar's Charter, and 4) changes the word "biannually" to "biennially".
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryant Richardson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 21 |
| Tim Dukes | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
“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 House. Votes: 40 YES 1 VACANT
- Reported Out of Committee (Administration) in House with 1 Favorable, 4 On Its Merits
- Assigned to Administration Committee in House
- Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
- Lifted From Table in Senate
- Suspension of Rules in Senate
- Introduced and Laid on Table in Senate