Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateDelawareEnacted
HB 376: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF MILLVILLE.
Ron Gray
HB 376 status: Enacted — Signed by Governor (updated Sep 16, 2026).
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LegiScan
Confidence
High
Analysis basis
LegiScan full bill text
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What this bill does
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Overall Score
75OUT OF 100
Score:75/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 55/100
Constitutionality100%
Bipartisan90%
Public opinion80%
Bill summary
This Substitute for House Bill No. 376 removes provisions in the existing Town of Millville Charter that have been preempted or otherwise regulated by State law and makes technical changes. The original Bill reorganizes the Town Charter’s sections into corresponding articles, adds a preamble, and modernizes wording. Also, the Bill removes sections related to a Town-only assessment process, given the Town’s use of county assessments and adds a property tax cap of 3% of the total assessed value in the Town. The municipal election process is amended to include an ultimate tie-breaking mechanism.
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Impact analysis
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Economy
Positive outlook
75%
Benefits
- Establishes a 3% property tax cap on assessed value
- Clarifies competitive bidding procedures for town contracts
- Streamlines fiscal procedures by adopting Sussex County assessments
Risks
- Limits municipal flexibility by relying on county property assessments
- Administrative transition costs for shifting to county assessment models
- Potential for impact fees to increase cost of new construction
Society
Positive outlook
70%
Benefits
- Introduces a definitive tie-breaking mechanism for elections
- Adds a foundational preamble to affirm democratic values
- Clarifies residency and ethics requirements for council members
Risks
- Reduces local control over specific property tax valuations
- Potential administrative burden in navigating new charter rules
- Strict rules for council forfeiture may discourage participation
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Positive outlook
80%
Benefits
- Reorganizes charter sections for improved accessibility
- Codifies requirements for ethics form disclosures
- Establishes clear procedures for forfeiture of office
Risks
- Reliance on external county records reduces local oversight
- Procedural complexity of new charter amendments
- Potential for ambiguity in administrative roles during transition
Public Health & Safety
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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LegiScan
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Confidence
High
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Analysis basis
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Source note
The removal of town-only assessment processes shifts tax valuation control to external county authorities
Analysis scope
The charter update relies on existing statutes that may change independently
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Where it stands
Official recordSigned by Governor
- IntroducedComplete
- CommitteeComplete
- Chamber votesComplete
- Final agreementComplete
- GovernorComplete
- EnactedComplete
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