Delaware Lawmakers Pass Key Bills | Dover News

Dover News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 1, 2026 · 1m

Delaware lawmakers wrapped up their session with major wins: new property assessment rules ensure inspectors report permit data monthly, giving finance offices better intel; school districts gain flexibility to adjust tax rates post-reassessment, with northern counties allowed to split residential/commercial rates—though business caps are lowered. Gun vendor licensing passed with key tweaks, including exemptions for antiques and relaxed federal licensing rules, but safety concerns linger. A historic shift: three lawmakers flipped votes to pass a constitutional amendment protecting same-sex…