This Amendment adds a requirement that local governments provide a draft to DSHA and OSPC of a proposed ordinance, or a copy of the finalized ordinance if already passed, within 6 months of this Act going into effect.

Plain English Breakdown

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This Amendment adds a requirement that local governments provide a draft to DSHA and OSPC of a proposed ordinance, or a copy of the finalized ordinance if already passed, within 6 months of this Act going into effect.

This Amendment adds a requirement that local governments provide a draft to DSHA and OSPC of a proposed ordinance, or a copy of the finalized ordinance if already passed, within 6 months of this Act going into effect.

What This Bill Does

• This Amendment adds a requirement that local governments provide a draft to DSHA and OSPC of a proposed ordinance, or a copy of the finalized ordinance if already passed, within 6 months of this Act going into effect.
• This Amendment also requires DSHA and OSPC to assist local governments in the implementation of this Act by providing outreach, education, and resources related to the implementation of this Act.
• These provisions will ensure that local governments are working toward adopting the required ordinances within the required timeframe and will assure local governments that OSPC and DSHA will provide outreach, education, and assistance with its implementation.

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Official Summary Text

This Amendment adds a requirement that local governments provide a draft to DSHA and OSPC of a proposed ordinance, or a copy of the finalized ordinance if already passed, within 6 months of this Act going into effect. This Amendment also requires DSHA and OSPC to assist local governments in the implementation of this Act by providing outreach, education, and resources related to the implementation of this Act. These provisions will ensure that local governments are working toward adopting the required ordinances within the required timeframe and will assure local governments that OSPC and DSHA will provide outreach, education, and assistance with its implementation.

Current Bill Text

Legislation Document

SPONSOR:

Sen. Huxtable

DELAWARE STATE SENATE

153rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 1

TO

SENATE BILL NO. 87

AMEND Senate Bill No. 87 after line 67 by inserting the following:

(e) By [6 months after the effective date of this Act], each local government shall provide to the Delaware State Housing Authority and the Office of State Planning Coordination either of the following:

(1) If an ordinance has been adopted in compliance with this chapter, a copy of the adopted ordinance.

(2) If an ordinance has not yet been adopted in compliance with this chapter, a copy of the draft ordinance the local government intends to adopt.

(f) A local government must provide any information related to this chapter that is requested by the Delaware State Housing Authority or the Office of State Planning Coordination

§ 1704. Responsibilities of State Agencies.

The Office of State Planning Coordination and the Delaware State Housing Authority must work together to provide education, outreach, and resources to local governments to assist in the implementation of the requirements of this chapter.

SYNOPSIS

This Amendment adds a requirement that local governments provide a draft to DSHA and OSPC of a proposed ordinance, or a copy of the finalized ordinance if already passed, within 6 months of this Act going into effect. This Amendment also requires DSHA and OSPC to assist local governments in the implementation of this Act by providing outreach, education, and resources related to the implementation of this Act. These provisions will ensure that local governments are working toward adopting the required ordinances within the required timeframe and will assure local governments that OSPC and DSHA will provide outreach, education, and assistance with its implementation.

Author: Senator Huxtable