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Read. Follow. Verify.Delaware amends Rehoboth Beach charter to update candidate rules, raise ordinance fines, and overhaul city financial deadlines
Last action · August 17, 2026: Signed by GovernorSponsors: Russ Huxtable and 3 others
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What This Bill Does
SB 306 amends the Rehoboth Beach city charter to establish candidate eligibility rules, eliminate the mayor's judicial jurisdiction, increase ordinance violation fines to $2,500 while removing imprisonment, and shift municipal budget and tax deadlines to match the .
Changes local election requirements, court structures, property tax assessment rules, and maximum fine amounts for residents and property owners within Rehoboth Beach.
- Municipal charters in Delaware are established and amended through acts passed by the General Assembly, requiring a two-thirds affirmative vote in each house. context
- Rehoboth Beach is a municipality located in Sussex County, Delaware, governed by a board of Commissioners and a Mayor. context
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Rehoboth Beach Residents and Property Owners
Property tax caps, maximum ordinance fines, property assessment cycles, and municipal tax notice procedures are updated.
Municipal Candidates and Commissioners
Candidates face new eligibility and affidavit requirements, non-resident commissioners lose mileage reimbursement, and salary-setting procedures are modified.
City Employees and Officers
Compensation and salary-setting procedures are updated to be fixed through the city budget rather than at the annual meeting.
Key Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the new eligibility requirements to run for office in Rehoboth Beach?
How are ordinance violation penalties changing under this law?
What happens to the Mayor's Court?
How is the real estate tax cap modified?
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Current status: Signed into law.
Procedural history
10 actions- Aug 17, 2026Office of the GovernorEnrolledSigned by Governor
- Jun 30, 2026SenateFloorPassed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
- Jun 24, 2026HouseFloorPassed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 ABSENT
- Jun 24, 2026HouseCommitteeAmendment HA 1 to SB 306 - Passed In House by Voice Vote
- Jun 23, 2026SenateCommitteeAmendment HA 1 to SB 306 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
- Jun 17, 2026HouseCommitteeReported Out of Committee (Administration) in House with 3 On Its Merits, 1 Unfavorable
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- Jun 4, 2026HouseIntroducedAssigned to Administration Committee in House
- May 21, 2026SenateFloorPassed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 ABSENT
- May 13, 2026SenateCommitteeReported Out of Committee (Elections & Government Affairs) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits
- May 6, 2026SenateIntroducedIntroduced and Assigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in Senate
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21
- Yes
- 21
- No
- 0
- Present
- 0
- Not voting
- 0
- Abstain
- 0
How they voted (21)
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41
- Yes
- 40
- No
- 0
- Present
- 0
- Not voting
- 0
- Abstain
- 0
- Other positions
- 1
How they voted (40)
16 more members
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19
- Yes
- 19
- No
- 0
- Present
- 0
- Not voting
- 0
- Abstain
- 0
How they voted (19)
Lobbying Activity
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Modernization of Municipal Judicial and Financial Operations
The Act shifts Rehoboth Beach away from outdated municipal practices—such as Mayor's Court jurisdiction, Sabbath regulations, and fixed-dollar tax caps—toward standardized electronic recordkeeping and percentage-based tax caps.
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Sources
legis.delaware.gov
Analysis Score
0–100- Significance75How much this matters to a regular citizen
- Controversy15Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment5Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz25Current news / social attention level
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