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This Act amends the Newark Charter by authorizing the City of Newark to levy and collect a per student, per semester tax on Colleges and Universities that host in person classes which are located within the boundaries of the City of Newark. This tax applies to all colleges and universities including any organizations that are considered subdivisions or agencies of the State of Delaware or are otherwise tax exempt…
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This Act amends the Newark Charter by authorizing the City of Newark to levy and collect a per student, per semester tax on Colleges and Universities that host in person classes which are located within the boundaries of the City of Newark. This tax applies to all colleges and universities including any organizations that are considered subdivisions or agencies of the State of Delaware or are otherwise tax exempt, including but not limited to the University of Delaware. The amount of the tax will be adjusted annually in an amount not to exceed the change in the Consumer Price Index for all Urban Consumers (Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, not seasonally adjusted). It also limits the available payment methods to restrict the use of credit cards for the payment of the aforementioned tax. This Act requires a greater than majority vote for passage because § 1 of Article IX of the Delaware Constitution requires the affirmative vote of two-thirds of the members elected to each house of the General Assembly to amend a municipal charter.
Every action
8 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.
CommitteeIntroduced and Assigned to Administration Committee in House · House Administration
CommitteeReported Out of Committee (Administration) in House with 1 Favorable, 3 On Its Merits, 1 Unfavorable · House Administration
HouseAmendment HA 1 to HB 34 - Passed In House by Voice Vote
HousePassed By House. Votes: 39 YES 1 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT
CommitteeAssigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in Senate · Senate Elections & Government Affairs
CommitteeReported Out of Committee (Elections & Government Affairs) in Senate with 1 Favorable, 3 On Its Merits · Senate Elections & Government Affairs
SenatePassed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 ABSENT
GovernorSigned by Governor
Roll calls
2 recorded votes: 2 on the floor, 0 in committee. Each shows how every member voted.
Roll call on HB 34 w/ HA 1 (2/3 required) · Full House