October 2025: Legislative Committee Meetings & Court Challenge Update
Two legislative meetings examined the reassessment process with presentations from Kent County, Sussex County, IAAO, and Lincoln Institute. Plus updates on the HB 242 court challenge that is pausing new tax bills.
📋 Recent Committee Meetings & Court Update
The Special Joint Committee held two hearings examining reassessment processes. Meanwhile, a legal challenge continues to pause new tax bills.
The first meeting focused on New Castle County's reassessment process, with testimony from county officials and Tyler Technologies.
The second meeting featured presentations from Kent County, Sussex County, IAAO (International Association of Assessing Officers), and the Lincoln Institute examining reassessment practices from other jurisdictions.
The legal challenge to House Bill 242's dual tax rate system continues to progress through the Delaware Court of Chancery. An important court order has delayed the release of supplemental tax bills pending the outcome of this case.
Case Details:
What's at Stake:
- Dual tax rate system for school districts
- Constitutional uniformity requirements
- Timing of supplemental tax bill releases
- Future property tax calculation methods
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