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September 28, 2025

September 2025: Legislative Investigation & Legal Challenge Update

Updates on two separate developments: an upcoming legislative investigation into the recent reassessment and a legal challenge to House Bill 242.

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📅 Legislative Hearing This Tuesday
SEPTEMBER 30

The Delaware Legislature will investigate the New Castle County reassessment process.

Quick Facts:

When:Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Where:Senate Chamber, Legislative Hall

Key Questions to Be Addressed:

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What happened at the County level during the reassessment process?
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What was Tyler Technology's methodology for both residential and non-residential properties?
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How did information flow across different levels of government?
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What safeguards were in place to catch unusual valuations?
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What was the appeals process, and what options do Delawareans have now?
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Preliminary update on implementation of emergency legislation passed on August 12
📋 Get complete hearing details →
⚖️ Separate Court Challenge to HB 242
COURT CASE

While the legislature investigates, a separate lawsuit challenges House Bill 242's dual tax rate system. This case could overturn key parts of the recent tax changes.

Case Details:

Case Number: 2025-1031-LWW
Court: Delaware Court of Chancery
Judge: Vice Chancellor Lori Will
Filed: September 12, 2025
Status: Initial Scheduling Order GRANTED (Sept 24, 2025)

What's at Stake:

  • Dual tax rate system for school districts
  • Constitutional uniformity requirements
  • Future property tax calculation methods
📄 Read complete lawsuit details and court filings →

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