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This bill amends the Newark city charter by authorizing the City of Newark to levy a new tax on colleges and universities located within the city limits. Specifically, the bill allows the city council to impose a tax of up to $50 per student for each fall and spring semester on any institution of higher education offering in-person classes. This tax would apply to all colleges and universities, including state-affiliated and tax-exempt institutions like the University of Delaware, covering both undergraduate and postgraduate students enrolled in classes within Newark. The bill uniquely restricts payment methods, prohibiting credit card payments and mandating that the tax be paid through the Automated Clearing House (ACH) network or other approved payment methods as directed by the City Manager. This provision represents an expansion of the city's revenue-raising powers, allowing it to generate additional funds from educational institutions within its boundaries. The bill requires a two-thirds majority vote in the Delaware General Assembly to pass, as it involves amending a municipal charter, which is a special legislative procedure under the state constitution.

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https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141759